Whoa.....just read about using sunflower seed husks as mulch. I didn't know that they were "allelopathic"....meaning they have a toxin that is...
It has been a very few intense busy days in the garden. I've decided to take the risk of planting seeds early, even though it is a bit cool. It...
@Logan - you are a very patient person...that is a lot of cutting. :) I had to look up Wallflowers ( which at first was challenging as I...
@Logan - Thank you so much for explaining. What a good idea. I'm hoping to have more time next year to wrangle my flower gardens back into a...
I grow my basil in pots as an annual. Thai, Sweet and Mammoth. I have my plants from March to September, but in a warm greenhouse. I've found...
Logan, may I ask as .... I'm relatively new to seed starting since being at home ( going on four years now). When you say that you prick them...
It was raining this morning, which is lovely. It will wash away the snow mold which really gets both of us sneezing. Yesterday was a longer day...
I wasn't sure how the Drumstick Perimula would do after such prolonged below freezing temperatures after emerging. I'm not sure if they will...
Well done!:setf_016:
They look great Sjoerd. I have tried that planting method when I first grew seedlings, and I had wonderful roots and healthy plants - I just ran...
@Zigs Congratulations! That is very cool. Lovely looking uniform stalks. You're famous now :)
I have also had flowers fall off before. I manage to avoid overhead watering as my tomatoes have always had to be undercover due to my climate and...
With the seed sourcing issues over the last few years, I ended up with some different varietis pickling cukes. I've always been a loyal National...
I had a large patch in the lower garden that always bolted, what seemed, earlier and earlier. I heavily divided the root , spread it over a...
You could always pot up some, and leave some. Then you will now for next time. Also...why not put a few seeds in the ground - then you'll really...
Yesterday was a busy day. We have decided change the lower squash patch into a raised bed. It was very prone to the creeping frost from the...
This a brilliant idea Daniel. I have rolls of the stuff from when we the kids were home and we raised farm animals. Thanks for that one!
This made me laugh out loud Droopy. My Dad was a giant of a man, and his "big joke" would be to introduce himself to any young male suitor with a...
I am so so happy for you! This is very exciting - what a lovely home you have. Well deserving for someone so excited to make it and the garden...
This is very exciting to see - congratulations :-)
