Cheryl, Your white marigolds are hybrids, and sterile. Sorry! There was a contest sponsored by some seed company a few years back to produce a...
Dooley, I love your definition of a "small" garden! That is intensive agriculture you've got going. I have had absolutely no luck with pole...
Jonty, we have three vegetable gardens, all of which are four years old; two herb beds, one two years old and the other three; one backyard flower...
I was watering our potato patch this morning, and saw a glimmer of red where the soil washed away near a plant's stem. I did a little...
This is a native Texas clematis, commonly called "Leathercup vine." The flowers are tough, like leather. It's also called Pitcher Clematis. It's...
Finally, someone asked a question I can answer! Roses, roses, roses. I adore roses. Roses are the best--beautiful, scented, make give-away...
Cheryl, you are going to have loads of Gulf Frittilary butterflies. Passionflower is the host plant, so you'll see little orange caterpillars that...
Oh Glenda, I was so happy to see your post! You are constantly mentioned, thought of, and prayed for by everyone here (but you knew that!). Take...
Nothing is better than new life in the neighborhood! That is a darling calf, definitely a cutie.
Lovely, and such a good selection of a climbing rose. Blaze is beautiful and you obviously have a great spot for them. Bet your neighbor is happy,...
Hallelujah! After the absolutely awful weather you have suffered through, you deserve a bumper tomato crop. I'll keep my fingers crossed for...
Dooley, would you describe the garden aprons? Perhaps post a picture if possible? This sounds like a fund-raising project for the senior citizen...
What sweeties! I admire Max--always have had a soft spot for cats with a bit of attitude. Thank you for sharing with us and giving us a "fur...
I agree with Kate, but would suggest that you cut an X in the newspaper and plant in the hole. The newspaper will act as yet another layer of...
Welcome to the Stew! I couldn't add much to what Jerry said, except that folks here are very friendly and nice. We're happy to help with problems,...
Philip, do you have any of the David Austin roses? I have Dark Lady in bloom right now, and my Charles Darwin just finished a flush of bloom. I...
Kate, any craft I try turns out primitive, you could even say Stone Age! I love your hearts and would like to see more of what you make. Just...
This has to be one of my all-time favorite roses. It is heavily scented, blooms like mad, and is relatively problem free. It does tend to "ball"...
Welcome Jonty from Texas! I think we may share some of the same climate conditions, and gardening challenges. Love the poodle, and would like to...
Welcome to the Stew, Kate. You'll find lots of friendly people here with loads of gardening knowledge. We love to see photos and hear about your...
