I've become addicted to Pinterest. Seriously.
I was recently intrigued by a pin that suggested saving the white green onion bottoms and planting them. Well, I hate buying green onions. I never use the whole bunch, and they get slimy and limp. Bleh.
It just so happens I recently picked up some green onions from the store. I have tons of planters and I had some dirt, so naturally I decided to plant the little guys to see if they'd actually grow. The green onions I bought were just from the grocery store. I wasn't expecting much.
And then the magic that is gardening happened. They grew. They are growing. Regular green onions from the store. Nothing special.
It made me think: why have I never thought of this before? I'll never have to buy green onions again. (Well, unless I kill them).
This little bit of gardening is getting me excited to start my real backyard garden! I think I'm going to try garlic. Fall is the time to plant, and spring the time to harvest. And, I'm planning on starting a compost pile soon. I just need to pick up a big plastic bin.
Do you garden?
Hmm, isn't Fall the time to harvest and spring the time to plant?? Or is it opposite in the South??
ReplyDeleteSounds fun, I feel your pain on green onions dying before you eat more than a few - good work!
I hate gardening, but if I had land and could stop hating it, I would grow a wall of asparagus
hugs
Well Jen, I believe you're right in the fall harvest, spring plant. But apparently garlic, specifically, is the opposite. According to LSU at least.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I miss you! And I love asparagus too.
hugs.
I'd seen this on Pinterest but usually don't buy green onions (not for lack of liking them) so I haven't done about it. I think you've pushed me over the edge to actually do it. :)
ReplyDeleteSomething I can grow easily in my apartment! YAY!
Do it! There is virtually no effort required.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll do that! Does it have to be outside or could it be a kitchen window plant? Does it stink? When we move into our new house I'm planning on planting a window herb "garden."
ReplyDeleteI wish I gardened more . . . but like Jen, I don't enjoy it all that much (at least so far). Luckily I have Teddy around to take care of that for me and he has quite the green thumb. :)
I planted mine outside, but I'll probably bring all my plants inside when it gets too cold. I would think it would do fine in the window. And, as far as I know, it doesn't stink.
ReplyDeleteHerb gardens are awesome.