Different Vegetables found in a period garden.

[Hank Trent]

Re: Different Vegetables found in a period garden.

Erik,

You've just walked into a frequently trod (but well marked) minefield here on the AC board. The members of this board place a premium on individuals taking responsibility for doing their own research, and some take it more personally than others when someone appears to want a 'hand out' and not a 'hand up'. On the other hand, before typing in anger and risking insulting the very people whom you ask for help, you may want to go back and review the very helpful replies you did receive to your original question.

I believe this board provides a window into the mid-19th century that is unequaled anywhere. The price to look through that window, however, is learning the local etiquette and 'rules of engagement'.

Just my .02 worth.

Respectfully,

Jeff

What he said. Sometimes it's a practical matter. Why should I type out 50,000 words on vegetables in the 19th century--what I'd estimate it would take to cover the subject in a detailed overview--if

1) it duplicates what you already know or

2) is irrelevant because you want California and I focussed on the east, or vice versa, for example, or

3) you don't really care and wouldn't bother to read it.

I think maybe you don't realize what level of detailed research various people have done on topics, and the potential depth of what you're asking. And the problem is if someone just tosses off a quick answer--corn, peas and tomatoes, for example--it might be so vague as to be useless. If they go into a little more detail--Stowell's Evergreen corn, Blue Prussian peas and Large Red tomatoes, for example--it might get misinterpreted and the person would wind up being quoted as an authority for the inaccurate fact that "People only grew one kind of corn in the period, Stowell's Evergreen."

So there's no way to sense how much detail you want, or what kind of answer, or how much explanation there will need to be to put the answer in context. A vague basic question leads more toward frustration rather than help, because the potential length of the answer could range in the thousands of words and hours of invested time.

Hank Trent
hanktrent@gmail.com

[itz3r1k]

Re: Different Vegetables found in a period garden.

Some of the first comment's did help and i thank that, Until I got reply's that you already know about. Yes it is partly my fault as i did not word the question right. Now i know basic's of what gorws good here in arkansas. I planted mostly tomatoes,and bell peppers. But now as i get deeper and deeper into this hobby i would love to have a period garden. And like i said i figured this is the best place as ever to start, So i apologize if i annoyed anyway. I just wanted to start where i know i could get the best information and work from there.

Your most hunble and obedient servant,
Erik Creekmore,

[itz3r1k]

Re: Different Vegetables found in a period garden.

And thank you JSchnak950 and Hank trent, Like i said i am sorry if i annoyed anyway, That was not my meditated action that i wanted, I just would have liked to get an insight From some of the best people in the hobby and go from there. I figure some of the people on here are the best to point me in the best direction i need to go.

Your most hunble and obedient servant,
Erik Creekmore,

[LibertyHallVols]

Re: Different Vegetables found in a period garden.

Mr. Creekmore,

As you can see, there are a lot of people with a lot of knowledge here on the A-C who stand ready to help you with your questions. They've given you resources to consult, places to start research, so that you can find the answers you need.

However, as Hank Trent said so well, folks here can either help get you started, or help you get answers to specific questions that have you stuck. But to ask an overly broad question makes it hard to answer.

I have had to edit two of your posts because of language. I do not wish to edit more.

[itz3r1k]

Re: Different Vegetables found in a period garden.

Sorry LibertyHallVols, I will make sure to keep my profanity in check.

[eric marten]

Re: Different Vegetables found in a period garden.

Erik:

Old Bethpage Village Restoration, in Old Bethpage, NY, has several period vegetable gardens, based on some good research of the time period (middle of the 19th century). (They also have some modern vegetable gardens, tucked away from view). If you're ever near Long Island, you might check them out. The Civil War events they hold are all surrounded by these gardens. The squash and kale and cucumbers are delicious.