Unplanned Pumpkin Patch My sister also had some pumpkin seeds sprout from some Halloween pumpkins. There seem to be at least two kinds, 5 plants...
Sunflower Seeds Yep, that rain cost me several flats of seeds, too. I just kept at it, though. In fact, I came up with a quicky solution by...
I inherited a sour cherry (Morello, maybe) when I moved here in 2001. It was in awful shape, thought I'd have to cut it down. Pruned it, opened it...
Hey, B Nope, no frost here (near Baltimore). I'm sick of the rain, though.(As a gardener, I almost NEVER say that!) I'm glad we have begun to get...
Hey, Neighbor I didn't know that Daisybeans and I are neighbors! I lost one small hardy fig tree and have noticed a lot of dead branches on...
Good Info Thanks, Alan. Yes, the weather here (between Baltimore and Annapolis) did the same crazy thing. Thanks for the tip regarding...
Thanks, Allen Yeah, the info. on Sequel pears is mixed. Some sources say it needs a pollinizer and some say it doesn't. I notice you're also a...
Favorite Garden Critter I spent almost an entire season gardening near and sometimes right next to a large garden spider. He looked a bit...
I'm wondering if Kieffer Pear can pollinate Seckel. Anybody know? I also have two Asian Pears. Would they be possible pollinators? I'd love to...
Oregon Grapes Uses Thanks, Josh. Yes, I still want some Oregon Grapes in my garden. I agree that they are beautiful. Could I also use them to...
I'd Love to Know More As far as the cuttings go, timing is usually everything. If you could find out the best time to take the cutting, that...
I grow my herbs in all sorts of places. I found a great spot (that few if any of my other plants like) right next to an asphalt driveway for my...
My Favorite Signs of Spring I love the honking sounds of the geese returning, the huge flocks of birds roosting on their trip back from who knows...
Wow, Eileen. I AM hopeful that our society will begin to heal itself. There are already quite a few people who realize that family and joy of life...
Happy Tenth!!! I'll bet Jessica gets a lot of her strength from her loving mom! Happy tenth, Jessica! My "babies" are 17 and 22 and I still look...
Welcome. Welcome. You'll know you are a dyed in the wool gardening fan when you start to look forward to digging and weeding! -Rhonda
Welcome, and Hang In There!!! Here you will have springtime (at least symbolically) whenever you want! Welcome. -Rhonda, Wearer of Many Hats
Thanks for the Welcome! Thanks for such a warm welcome! Today is a wonderfully freaky weather day...We're expecting up to 70 degrees. Of course I...
Why do I Garden? It's funny...My mother used to name every flower or tree we passed on family trips. Yes, I was one of those people whose eyes...
My Username Has a History My user name came originally as a way to put a positive spin on my ex-husband's opinion of my state of sanity!!! I...
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