Netty, I was told that the freshly cut potato might attract insects in the soil. Since in Texas we have two of every bug invented, I go ahead and...
Gilly, it may well be that "chitting" here has a different meaning than in the UK. Either way, we'll both get potatoes! If you want to grow basil,...
FBG, I have the terrible feeling that if I moved to Costa Rica, they would immediately have the worst winter on record. For some reason, Mother...
Toni, herbs? You just hit my hot button. I'm going to check out that site right now. I love growing and using herbs!
Welcome from central Texas! Ask any questions you like--someone here will be able to help, and be happy to do so.
Toni, we got your snow--I'll happily pack it up and send it to you. We started with itty-bitty bits of hail, and then it turned to the flaky...
Cayuga, "chitting" is simply cutting the potatoes into pieces that have at least two eyes each, then letting them dry until the cut side dries...
:smt100Enough already--now it's snowing! Why, oh why is this happening to me? I'm moved to swear. My husband thinks it's hilarious and is actually...
Sherry, garden catalogs are addictive--one can always find something that is a "must have". My husband tries to get to the mailbox before I do,...
:setc_029:I love, love, love to hear a new gardener's enthusiasm! Your allotment is a treasure, and I'm so happy it fell into good hands. Here in...
What a clear, concise explanation that even I can easily understand! Thank you, Brisbane--that is most helpful.
Brisbane, please explain to a complete novice what "inclusions of bark between leaders" are. Your expertise can teach a lot!
Eileen, the winds arrived, and thank you. Remind me to send you a package of 102 degrees in the shade this summer. I'll even include a tube of...
Wow, great photos, Syd. As I sit here wearing a sweatshirt and watching everything outside get a sheen of ice, those photos gave me hope of warmer...
Gee Toni, you just HAD to go tell on me! Donna, those are great shelf brackets. Enjoy them while you still have them :setc_007:.
Remember all those gloating posts about how nice our Texas winter is? Remember how I tried to disguise my bragging as "sympathy" for those up...
We have been going through suet cakes--almost one a day at each of the two suet feeders. The birds eat up the sunflower seed and then attack the...
Dooley and wannabe, I am so sorry for your loss. You'll get through this grieving time, and then have wonderful memories of your sister.
FBG, good to see you posting, I missed you. That is one cute puppy in your avatar! Yes, planting a bit extra is so rewarding. The food pantry help...
Happy Sunday everyone! A lazy day today--it's overcast and the temperature is dropping, so I'll just play with my seedlings, bake a bit, and...
