Oh, my, yes, you need to thin and transplant! Pick out the smallest ones, then carefully lift and transplant the larger ones. I use a one-gallon...
Miles, how old is the eggplant? After a few months they begin to shed their bottom leaves. If you still have new growth at the top, and if it is...
For the life of me I cannot understand why private individuals are permitted to have wild animals. Here in Texas there are drive-through "animal...
Carolyn, we spent 25 years in upstate New York near Lake Ontario, so I know what you mean about the snow and the blahs. Don't you just hate the...
Prickly, cold isn't the enemy--it's drought and grasshoppers. So far the lettuce is up, and I'm watering every other day. The broccoli is caged to...
I love the owl and the duck best, but all of the sculptures are wonderful. Such talent! Cheryl, do not go out and de-shoe horses. You have enough...
Good heavens, where do y'all get the energy--Wardian cases, ladybugs, snowflakes, painting cabinets, cards! :setf_049: I'll just feed chickens...
So glad you've found another dog to fill your heart. Toby is a good guy to accept a pup so willingly. That is one adorable puppy!
There is an ongoing flower/vegetable swap here up and down our road. Whoever has lots of something just contacts neighbors and gives it away. Then...
Our Monarch butterflies are just starting to arrive in central Texas on their way to overwinter in Mexico. Toni sent us some liatris seed, which...
Donna, those are lovely children, and I'd bet they are as sweet as they look. As we say in Texas, "Ain't braggin', just the truth!" and you...
Same here, error message when I inadvertently clicked right after clicking on "submit". Itchy fingers will get you in trouble every time! I agree...
In addition to the newspaper band, tongs will be helpful. I have a pair of garden tongs used to reach under rose bushes, and to weed around the...
Members like Dooley and Kildale make this one of the best gardening sites on the web. Maybe THE best! Congratulations to you both for reaching a...
Frank, I can't sell over the internet, and if I sent you a free loaf or two, it would be green and ghastly by the time it got to you (darn :( )....
Gosh, I'm flabbergasted that y'all are so happy for us bakers here in Texas! I called my hairdresser (a woman of infinite patience and ability!)...
I hate to admit that I approve of anything our state lawmakers do, but they recently passed a law that makes a lot of sense (not to mention making...
Well folks, if you want to send some of your excess rain, we'll gladly accept it! When we first moved here, four years ago, we had the rainiest...
Great pathway, looks good and will keep you out of the mud. Give your husband a high-five from all of us!
I'd trade you homemade bread for those chopped up leaves! We have few leaves here in Texas that are big enough to matter for mulch. I hope your...
