tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872247640329823856.post6304829746388525341..comments2023-06-23T00:44:56.058-07:00Comments on Sinfonian's Garden Adventure: August 25, 2008Sinfonianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973076975622726383noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872247640329823856.post-78719070936184274202008-08-26T17:59:32.000-07:002008-08-26T17:59:32.000-07:00I think you can get rid of just chlorine by lettin...I think you can get rid of just chlorine by letting water sit out for a few days (it evaporates). That's what some people do for their aquarium water.<br><br>As for the dutch oven, you could just...y'know, do bread the 'put it on a pan' way. :)YC/toastyhttp://sproutlings.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872247640329823856.post-31116909274194079432008-08-27T02:42:52.000-07:002008-08-27T02:42:52.000-07:00Growing veggies in Winter in Seattle... I sincerel...Growing veggies in Winter in Seattle... I sincerely doubt it. Light levels are just too low. I think at best you can harvest veggies during the Winter that you grew before Oct. 1st. I *hope* to be able to harvest rutabagas, beets, carrots, Kohlrabi and leeks thru the winter. They are all well under way at this point. Lettuce will be tougher still, but under protection might work out OK. If history is any indication, some of my winter veggies will succeed while others fail miserably.Tim Stoehrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872247640329823856.post-62737819130729066422008-08-27T06:22:32.000-07:002008-08-27T06:22:32.000-07:00Hey, I'm still excited to hear how the sourdou...Hey, I'm still excited to hear how the sourdough goes, as well as the good questions about crock liner, etc. It's still too hot to make bread here in San Diego- well I did make super easy Beer Bread a couple times lately since it's so perfect for Brisket au jus in the slow cooker. But I am suddenly- and happily- not needing the air conditioner on, and within a month or so we will have some cooler days for baking. Keep up your reports!Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872247640329823856.post-19687415625917556952008-08-27T08:42:03.000-07:002008-08-27T08:42:03.000-07:00Hi Sinfonian,I've been reading your blog for m...Hi Sinfonian,<br>I've been reading your blog for months; 1st time commenter, long timer reader...we built 2 potato bins; having to start over with the 2nd because I buried up too much of the leaves. I have a ? about them-how much leaves should be sticking out before you put up another board and fill them up with Mel's mix. I have 4 potato plants started again. We live in western NC. (Bryson City)<br>Thank you for your help,<br>Susan & Tom NebrickSusan Nebrickhttp://nonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872247640329823856.post-73083214294913177742008-08-27T14:20:11.000-07:002008-08-27T14:20:11.000-07:00Toasty, hehe I can't say I know how to do brea...Toasty, hehe I can't say I know how to do bread that way, but the spring water was only 79 cents for a gallon, so no biggie as a one-time expense.<br><br>Tim, You know I thought about that too. Especially under a plastic sheet. But Steve Solomon swears by four season growing west of the Cascades, so I'm giving it a try. So is my brother. We'll see. It's all an experiment.<br><br>Susan, I've got a question or two out to Eric at Breadtopia. We'll see what he says. I'll keep up the updates.<br><br>Susan Nebrick, Thanks for commenting. Glad you enjoy my missives and even happier that you've tried the bins. I sincerely hope they work out for you. Make sure you follow the planting times for potatoes in your area. As for your question, the rule of thumb is when the vine is 4-6 inches high, burry up to the top 2 inches. Don't let them grow a foot like I did. I read that's bad. We'll see if it impacts my yield.<br><br>By 4 plants do you mean 4 bins? I have 8 or so plants per bin. Best of luck and report back on your progress!Sinfoniannoreply@blogger.com