I love clematis. They give height to a garden. There are also some bush clematis that I am interested in. My problem is that my property has...
Good for you Bip. I'll try to keep a better eye too & participate more. I am now working 3/4 time & that will help.
Wow! That is a good price Ronni! I might check them out. I have a regular pair that I always wear but it would be a good idea to have a decent...
I might consider growing rhubarb some time.
Congrats to Ole Mr Pecan! So when are we going to hear about the Great Epsom Salt Experiment?
Ronni---I knew that! I could tell you were concentrating on taking that photo: "ok....move the camera a tad this way, nod my head a bit...
Hey Cap, I liked your first post. Great photos & fun to read. Let us know about ole Mr. Pecan.
MG--I live a few towns away from Jerry and while I haven't measured the depth of our snow, it is probably about the same as his. I have started...
Riccur, Welcome to The Stew. Yes, we also had enough snow to shovel the driveway this AM. But it won't last long, right?
2ofus, Great! I took a page from your earlier posting & printed out the seed calculator for my area too. It prints out just fine (at least on my...
Hi Kay, I have very different growing conditions (New England) & my tradescantia gets floppy after flowering too. I have them growing through a...
Hi Beeker, Sorry Beeker, I don't understand. Why do you have to start your seeds a month earlier than the calculators suggest? I just used your...
Netty--I just discovered your countdown to spring & it brought a smile to my face! It gives me hope! This has been a record snowfall year for the...
I am very impressed with your gardens Jewel & Piano Lady! I have had trouble growing plants under maple trees, the roots tend to be so shallow.
2ofus--Here is a great seed starting calculator, curtesy of 'Margaret, A Way to Garden': http://awaytogarden.com/when-to-start-seeds-calculator/...
We still have multiple feet of snow, so my gardening tasks are still indoor-related. I have joined a community garden this year, so I need to buy...
Hi Barb, I am so sorry that you have lost her. She made it a year after diagnosis. I hope you & she had a chance to talk. I know you were...
Arturo, I find the most difficult part of the gardening process to be the frustration of living with 'critters' who demolish my plantings. In our...
Tooty--I like your painting. Impressive! What is wet on wet painting?
Kiasmum-- I am so glad you have gotten yourself diagnosed & it is a cataract. I wish you well with your upcoming surgery & am happy that you will...
