tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post1769453051409191..comments2023-09-12T06:02:19.394-06:00Comments on Bear Ridge Project: Gardening Indoors - UpdateBigBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-81388448108054605952008-01-15T15:10:00.000-07:002008-01-15T15:10:00.000-07:00The seedlings grow really well but after I transpl...The seedlings grow really well but after I transplant them the start to decline.BigBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-48258063712907323332008-01-14T18:36:00.000-07:002008-01-14T18:36:00.000-07:00If the tomatoes bloom, don't forget that you get t...If the tomatoes bloom, don't forget that you get to play pollinator since they're indoors... easiest way is to spray distilled water on the blossoms, and the pollen will transport itself to where it needs to go.... I'm having good luck with my seedlings of peas, spinach, swiss chard, and broccoli, but none are anywhere close to old enough to produce...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-87193823928391904082008-01-14T10:36:00.000-07:002008-01-14T10:36:00.000-07:00Alpine Acres,Thanks that does help, Glad to see yo...Alpine Acres,<BR/><BR/>Thanks that does help, Glad to see you back.BigBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-52138954460279214952008-01-14T10:19:00.000-07:002008-01-14T10:19:00.000-07:00Just a recommendation - I'd get the seeds fromhttp...Just a recommendation - I'd get the seeds fromhttp://www.seedstrust.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ST&Category_Code=haco<BR/><BR/>and take 1 or 2 plant(s) that matures to use strictly for more seeds. <BR/><BR/>They are high altitude seeds for growing in the mountains. I've used this company several times and have only good things to say about them!<BR/><BR/>You will need to caulk around the windows, use weather stripping where needed and keep a warm fire in the wood stove too. <BR/><BR/>Hope this helps,<BR/>MTMountain_Trackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18412909864467248804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-48205393237830217142008-01-13T22:13:00.000-07:002008-01-13T22:13:00.000-07:00I am working on a couple of greenhouses (one attac...I am working on a couple of greenhouses (one attached to the south side of the cabin the other free standing) that will address the light issue, heating is another question entirely. <BR/><BR/>The neighbor claims that I can provided enough heat with a few black fifty five gallon drums filled with water for thermal mass. I have played with it a little bit but not enough to state it as fact.BigBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849295687305547598.post-18689365735548730082008-01-13T20:40:00.000-07:002008-01-13T20:40:00.000-07:00For long term sustainability indoor gardening (exc...For long term sustainability indoor gardening (excluding starts, etc) is somewhat impractical off grid. You need a realtively warm place with lots of light.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612373437033635765noreply@blogger.com