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> Yes, I'll buy that. Sure is quiet round here. ;)
> 
> I guess the reason is due to the season. Most of us aren't doing much
> *active* growing at the moment.


Hello, everyone -

Well, I've been on this list for a week or so and thought I'd check in.

I'm on Vancouver Island and no frost yet (El Nino?), but plenty of rain.
My winter veggies are the basic fare - Brussels sprouts, beets, parsnips,
leeks and carrots.  A recent soil test indicated a nitrogen deficiency, so
have plenty of fall rye scattered throughout, and have added a row of fava
beans for good measure.

I'm fine at growing carrots (have bought them only once in nearly 2
years), but have great difficulty with beets. Symphylans are a major
problem in my garden. Next year I'm going to try starting beets in the
hothouse and transplanting them. Have been told it works. Does anyone have
experience doing this?

Bill Verchere, 
Ladysmith, BC Canada  
                  
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