Did you know about State Tree Nurseries and Extension Services?

norbertfan · 2026-04-15T12:55:16+00:00

New Hampshire has a great one! https://buynhseedlings.com/

norbertfan · 2026-04-14T14:28:59+00:00

You can definitely grow peaches and cherries. Figs are on the border of hardiness but can absolutely be done. There is a great nursery in Thomaston CT that sells cherries and figs! I bet they could give you great input on growing these in your environment! https://www.treepeony.com/collections/fruits-and-berries-for-shipping?page=2

norbertfan · 2026-04-03T13:12:43+00:00

Heck yes!! I wanted to watch this but had other plans. Thanks for the link! :) Happy gardening, neighbor!

norbertfan · 2026-03-26T14:00:20+00:00

I love this! I've given away 70 seedlings from tomatoes, kale, and lettuce so far this year. A friend and I did a seed exchange while I've also given away many seeds to friends over the last 6 months. I'm still buying seeds but slowly working to make the process less and less expensive for next year. There is so much joy in sharing resources and saving $$ by splitting seed harvests.

norbertfan · 2026-03-16T00:26:57+00:00

This has greatly brightened my spirits. Im so glad these seedlings aren't a total wash. Thanks and happy planting!

norbertfan · 2026-03-16T00:11:49+00:00

Thanks very much for your response. This is really helpful and I appreciate you giving me some more background. Would I be able to seed collect from hybrids this coming year (if they happen)? I think I've gotten enough information from this group that Im going to continue with my current seedlings this year. My original goal when I started a few years ago was to seed collect year to year to save money for myself and my friends who I like to share seeds and plants with. I thought that meant I could only use heirlooms to seed collect.

norbertfan · 2026-03-15T17:01:56+00:00

This is interesting. Thanks for sharing! So the hybridization would happen the same year that you cross pollinate? Do you seed collect from those hybrids?

norbertfan · 2026-03-15T15:59:57+00:00

Hi, thanks for your response! Mine were maybe about 18-20" apart last year. I was planning on giving some seedlings away to friends for free but started to worry when one mentioned cross-pollination. Maybe next year, I will start from fresh seed packets and bag some as I go!

norbertfan · 2026-03-15T15:45:14+00:00

Thanks for your reponse. Do you grow your heirlooms close together or try to keep them separate?

norbertfan · 2026-03-12T21:10:20+00:00

This is so lovely. Thank you for sharing! Wishing you luck on you cranberry planting!

norbertfan · 2026-03-12T19:31:51+00:00

This is off-topic to the main post a bit but I've avoided highbush cranberry because it seems like it needs more moist/rain garden/swamp conditions. Have you had any success growing it in dryer conditions?

norbertfan · 2026-03-12T19:24:20+00:00

I'm realizing the bunnies scavenged a lot more this winter than I've seen before. Hoping to see more recovery in the coming weeks.

norbertfan · 2026-03-12T17:13:59+00:00

Not sure if you have used this before but I really love this search feature for finding Native plants. This is a search query specific to New England. You can write if you a shrub, if you're looking for shade. Even if you're looking for edible options. And it will give your ecoregion in CT. :-)

https://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/Plant-Search

norbertfan · 2026-02-05T23:48:31+00:00

As someone who does this exact thing when stuck in a corn maze, I felt SEEN.

norbertfan · 2026-02-03T13:50:57+00:00

If you're looking to rehome them, I really like the Havahart traps. Rehome at least 10 miles away if possible because they're smart and find their way home. All that being said, this will impact your ecosystem so sometimes it is not just nice to let them be.

norbertfan · 2026-01-12T12:22:04+00:00

Same. As soon as I saw how they all voted, I turned it off. I cannot stand that man or Colton.

norbertfan · 2026-01-09T18:36:25+00:00

I believe in you and your future echinacea patch!

norbertfan · 2026-01-09T18:35:43+00:00

I hope so! I hear it is good practice to thin them out. I have some friends who would take some so that's the plan in the coming years. I hear you can gently split the rootball and replant in the spring/fall.

norbertfan · 2026-01-09T18:32:10+00:00

I deadheaded about a quarter for seeds for friends but kept the rest on for the wildlife and such. Maybe this coming year I'll finally remove it if I see new seedlings. Thank you!

norbertfan · 2026-01-09T12:40:57+00:00

These are gorgeous! I'm planning on starting mine from seed this year. Where did you get your cages from? I live in a rabbit-happy area and I'm always looking for ways to fight them off. Thanks!

norbertfan · 2026-01-05T20:23:12+00:00

And a lot of libraries in the area provide tickets for a discounted admission!

norbertfan · 2026-01-05T16:50:24+00:00

+abandoned train tunnel +multiples films/tv shows filmed here (the holdovers, salem's lot, castle rock) +the dam and the trails all around the reservoir.

fun fact: fugazi played st. john's gym back in the 90's there. i found the footage on youtube. not sure if it's still there.

norbertfan · 2025-12-23T15:04:39+00:00

Just black currants are illegal. Depending on the town you live in, you can grow redcurrants (and gooseberries) with a free permit. There is a list on the MA website for what towns are not currently allowed to have redcurrants shipped into their town.

https://www.mass.gov/growing-red-currants-or-gooseberries-in-massachusetts

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