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Name:	seahunt96 -	Reply
Subject:	gardening
Date:	2/15/2009 6:53:03 PM

Can anyone give me advice with regard to which gardening zones we are in here on the lake. It seems to me that it is warmer in the winter and just a smidge cooler in the summer close to the lake. Does it make enough difference to matter with regard to gardening?

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	gardening
Date:	2/15/2009 7:51:39 PM

Read the thread below On "Pine Straw...." and I think it will answer your question on temps.

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	gardening
Date:	2/15/2009 8:11:36 PM

I don't think the lake itself makes enough difference from surrounding areas to matter. Water has a moderating effect, but the lake is small in the big scheme of things. The last freeze is usually early to mid march. Also, the soil around the lake varies greatly and should be considered. You can find anything from solid rock to sand and clay and a considerable range in PH.

Name:	lakngulf -	Reply
Subject:	gardening
Date:	2/15/2009 8:26:03 PM

I second that opinion about the soil. I hauled in farm dirt from where I grew up and my plants never even realize they are in Coosa County.

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Yep, Agreed
Date:	2/15/2009 8:33:49 PM

Be prepared to amend the soil in your garden site a LOT. On my lot, it goes from sand down 2 feet to solid clay and rocks within 75 feet upslope.
Good luck.
Starting Tomato seeds this week for planting mid-April.

Name:	Puntune -	Reply
Subject:	gardening
Date:	2/15/2009 9:32:20 PM

My opinion zone 8-9

Name:	lucky67 -	Reply
Subject:	gardening
Date:	2/15/2009 10:56:35 PM

sent a soil sample from my new garden area to AU last Monday--cost $7; got ita bcak Thursday; gotta buy some lime--thats all;ytou can print the test form on line: auburn university soil testing lab

Name:	lucky67 -	Reply
Subject:	gardening
Date:	2/15/2009 10:57:29 PM

cuse my spelin; got my mba from au

Name:	alahusker -	Reply
Subject:	gardening
Date:	2/16/2009 8:53:17 PM

tis ok.. but thought a mba was a snake kinda thing.. Sell snake meat in Tusculoosa?? Hell I will try it if you start a concession on yout boat at the rock.. But gotta have a chilled long neck with.. you could get rich..

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