Has anyone ever tried buckwheat as a cover crop? I've read about it, but I'm worried that planting it in the garden will create more hassle than...
What a delightful place.
Barb, I tried the old timey method of tossing the seeds into the air and allowing the wind to carry the chaff away. It worked, but it was so...
Carolyn, I guess I failed to tell you what we did with the amaranth last year. We boiled it for about twenty minutes. It kind of reminded me of...
Carolyn, I've grown Orange Giant Amaranth for the past two years. I tried it because it is one of the grains that grows well in Florida and it...
We had a storm blow through last night that brought thunder, lightning, wind and hail and rain. Thankfully the hail didn't make it to my house,...
Now that's funny.
I grew the Mexican sour gherkins last year and they look and taste exactly like you have described. I would try to put them on a trellis of some...
Tomatoes. The most popular garden addition on the planet continues to be my downfall.
Thank you for putting your body to the test for the wonderful pics.
I had a similar situation and it turned out to be a gourd. The critters love to spread the seeds around.
I am fascinated with hibiscus, but currently only have one growing in the garden. Your pics make me want to go out and get some more.
Welcome. Glad you could join us.
Well, I've hung out on the Stew for over a month now. I guess its time to throw a picture out there. [img] ( photo / image / picture from...
Thanks Eileen. There's a lot of good info there. It looks like I might be on the right track.
Yesterday someone gave me two, small, sprouted ginger roots. I've never grown ginger. I've got some fresh compost. I was thinking about potting...
There are few things more relaxing than being in the garden just as the day is starting. The air is cool, the morning mist is settling and the sun...
Well said.
I've thought about Neem oil before. I'm always skeptical about spraying anything on the plants for fear of hurting the bees, but after reading up...
I've tried to grow pumpkins for a couple of years, but every time that I try the leaf rollers wind up taking over and eventually destroy the...
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