I moderated a bulletin board as "Seedy". About twice a month , I wrote a topic pertaining to my experiences with high altitude gardening. My published gardening topics are archived here.
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High Altitude Gardening Conditions. At 8,150 feet above sea level, my gardening conditions are quite different from other parts of the United States. In this topic, I summarize my observations about gardening in Pine, CO.
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Choosing a Vegetable Garden Site.
I have learned that full sun is not necessarily good here at high altitude. Here, I discuss where my vegetable garden is located and what I would do differently.
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Christmas Tree Dilemma
. We usually purchase a cut tree for Christmas. Is this a good idea?
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Lowering the Soil pH
. Soils at high altitudes tend to be alkaline. I discuss why this is detrimental to growing most vegetables and what you can do to lower the soil pH.
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Vegetables That Grow Well Here
. I have had success growing these vegetables here in Pine, CO.
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Sources for Short Season Seeds
. These sources cater to gardeners with short growing seasons.
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Sowing Seeds Indoors
. I start most of my plants from seeds indoors. Here I explain some of my experiences and techniques.
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