Have any of you seen the price of canning lids? Good heavens, any cost savings you have from canning your own produce just went out the door....
I, too, am envious. I've never had luck with heirlooms, especially San Marzanos. I'd dearly love to grow them for sauce and for drying, but the...
Okay, I can follow orders (my husband would argue with that), so take a look at the post on Members' Gallery.
I have been told that I need to post more photos. Rather than incur the wrath of fellow stewbies, here are a few of the farm and critters:...
NO, no, not stupid! You are learning. Stupid is the 30-year-old woman who thought you grew dill pickles, not made them. I had to convince her...
Hey Ruthy, welcome from central Texas! My husband and I were members of the Austin chapter of Master Naturalists for several years before we moved...
When I see the photos of your yards, your flowers, your vegetable gardens, crafts, and inventive and innovative ways of using things, I get...
Welcome from central Texas! Believe me, whoever coined the term "retirement" hadn't a clue. You'll love gardening, and it's a lot easier than...
You take the most amazing photos, but this has to be one of the very best! Thanks for sharing, and congratulations.
We are practically neighbors since we are in central Texas. Welcome, and everyone here is your neighbor, friendly and ready to help.
The length isn't important, it's the diameter of the bean. If the green bean is bigger around than a #2 pencil, it's past its prime. Different...
Cayuga, "you can rue the planting of it." Was that an herbal pun? :lol:
And keep mint in a pot! It will take over the garden, then the neighborhood if let grow in the ground.
Green beans should be picked when they are about as big around as a pencil. Length varies according to the variety of bean, but any green bean...
Hello from central Texas! You will love this site--lots of good friendly folks willing to share advice, experiences and photos.
Dooley, that is a wonderful, inspiring story. You provided a big smile :-D for a lot of us today!
No, you are not alone in feeling for your garden residents. We all try to make a welcoming habitat for birds and other garden visitors. I'm so...
For now, since the bush is young and recently planted, I'd go ahead and remove the spent blooms. It makes the plant look better, and while you are...
Lettuces, green bush beans, and almost all of the cool weather crops would do fine with 6 to 7 hours of sunlight. If you want to put in some...
Richie, roses are usually propagated from cuttings. The rose bloom that lost its petals was done. Removing it helps the plant reserve energy for...
