Toni, that's beautiful compost! You need another tumbler so you can have one working off and one to put stuff in (see, you're not the only enabler...
While we are looking for migratory birds as a sign of spring, Frank is looking for an influx of folks! Love it--Springtime on the Stew!
Beeker, it would be better than nice to give care instructions with the plants! I always put care instructions on a 3"x5" card enclosed in a...
Beeker, Your county Agricultural Extension agent can get your soil tested, and also tell you how to go about taking samples. If you are near a...
Cheryl, we are going into our fourth summer with the pallet compost bins, and they haven't started to fall apart or rot at all. The only problem...
Gee Cheryl, we have had enough winter. We actually had to turn on the heat yesterday! I'm ready for real spring and agree this better be the last...
Keep the baking soda/water mister handy, but you don't need it yet. Those are baby plants, some haven't even shed their seed shell. Get the...
Welcome to the Stew! Starting your own seeds gives you a bigger variety to choose from, and it also gives us gardeners something to do when it's...
As a beekeeper's helper, you can guess where my vote went! I agree with Kay, all the photos are stunning. There seem to be quite a few Stewies...
Jerry, We have a resident opossum in the barn. He/she leaves the hens alone, and I throw a few bits of dry cat food near the entrance hole. I...
Jerry, I admire your altruism, but it's a SKUNK! Female with young or not, get him/her out of there. Otherwise you'll spend spring roaming the...
Heather, please give Glenda our best wishes, and assure her she is in our thoughts daily, hourly. This is not a happy time for you, so we thank...
WE want to hear about your flowers! What a wonderful success story. You will have flowers before anyone else in your neighborhood. Enjoy!
Dooley, raised beds are a great way to garden. They should be 2 feet deep to accomodate plants that have deep roots like tomatoes. Good soil, as...
Bless you, Capt.! We have a skunk that has moved in under the workshop. I'm going for the ammonia and a rag right now. That is a wonderful idea...
Margie honey, the 12 step program is to help you get over any sense of guilt about buying plants! At $4, go for it! If you run out of room, just...
Margie, I just KNEW you wouldn't be able to stop at one $4 rose bush! I'm so proud of you--you have shown your true gardening colors :smt041 ....
Brandy is a sure cure for cabin fever, and you just might be suffering from it. Thanks for the chuckle!
OK, everyone who is anxious to get their seedlings into the ground, raise their hands! I always want to PLANT, PLANT, but I know from sad...
I use well-rotted steer manure, applied in early spring (now), and after the first flush of blooms. Then in August or September I give them...
