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Pro-sand Vegtables
by badata2d, Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:45 am

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I'm looking to expand my garden some; however most of the available areas are closer to my house. Once you get down 6 inches that area is backfilled mostly with sand. Any suggestions to what...

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Last post by Kisal
Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:46 am
starting new beds-which soil amendments?
by sheeshshe, Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:26 pm

Replies: 4

so.... I want to start some new beds this spring.. well, mainly a strawberry one (isn't a veggie though)... but I also want to do potatoes but put them outside my fenced garden. I just need more...

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Last post by Hydroponics
Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:27 pm
blood meal application question
by GardenRN, Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:31 pm

Replies: 12

I was thinking of adding my first application of blood meal into the soil early so it has time to get down into the dirt. But is this a good idea? or will it basically just be gone by the time I set...

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Last post by garden5
Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:54 am
What kind of chili plant is this one.
by Dany_mex, Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:59 am

Replies: 11

Hi, well a while ago I planted some chilli seeds, and planted some serrano and manzano chillies but, I transplanted one into a hydroponics system and the other in soil and I'm getting confused in...

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Last post by Dany_mex
Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:40 am
Time release fertilizers are they good or not?
by Bobberman, Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:58 am

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I was thinking about time release and it seems that all organic fertilizers are time release since they compost first but the inorganic are different! Do the inorganic have to be coated with...

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Last post by tedln
Sun Jan 30, 2011 3:13 am
Imidacloprid.
by hardland, Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:40 pm

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An article about the Bee hive collapse.

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Last post by grondeau
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:47 am
Bad Pressure Tank?
by lakngulf, Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:23 pm

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I have not had my water well on since the temps turned cold, but was working with it to run a pipe to my new greenhouse. I could not get it to work.

I had the well dug in 1996. It has worked fairly...

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Last post by tedln
Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:46 am
Looking for a good 6B planting calender/schedule
by The Bearded Farmer, Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:15 pm

Replies: 4

Anyone have a link to a GOOD zone 6B planting/garden maintinence schedule?? I've been looking for a little while now and can't find anything worth while. :?

Thanks for the help!

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Last post by applestar
Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:17 pm
JUST STARTED A VEGETABLE AND A FLOWER GARDEN AND NEED HELP!!
by aaronmartin8, Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:01 am

Replies: 10

Hi, I'm a new gardener and I have a location and am ready to plant but I don't know what to put in there.

I have a bed for vegetables and one for flowers and I have no idea what to put in either of...

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Last post by Avonnow
Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:26 am
Putting miracle grow on seedlings
by Francis Barnswallow, Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:09 pm

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I have around 30 plants that started from seed. They are only about an inch long. But my mom heard on the radio that putting miracle grow on seedlings is a good idea......and in result, she put...

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Last post by Bobberman
Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:43 am
question about soil
by annastasia76, Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:09 pm

Replies: 12

sorry I am not sure if this is the right place to put this question but since I didn't see a section for soil and the spot in question is for veggies I figured that this is as good a spot as any.

I...

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Last post by jal_ut
Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:23 pm
Test plants started..
by Ruffsta, Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:31 pm

Replies: 15

Well, I started a couple of test plants, thye doing ok, i thought they would have been doing a little better by now though.

what i have growing at the moment:
1 banana pepper plant
1 cayenne pepper...

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Last post by DoubleDogFarm
Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:55 am
raised bed gardening?
by Big B, Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:01 am

Replies: 7

ok

so i have made my 2 beds one is 8x36x12 and the other one in 5x40x12 they look really nice

but now i need to get grate soil to fill them and don't wont to spend 1000's doing it

any one know a...

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Last post by cherishedtiger
Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:01 pm
what kind of peppers come on...
by sixshooter, Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:26 pm

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Chicago style hot dogs. Small pinky finger sized zesty peppers. Anyone know? I haven't been to chi in awhile otherwise id ask my favorite hot dog joint.

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Last post by ThePepperSeed
Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:15 pm
Best colors of plastic mulch to choose for different plants
by Bobberman, Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:00 am

Replies: 8

I like planting some crops under colored plastic mulch! I always use some black plastic for zuc and vine crops! Peppers seem to do very well with white plastic since it reflects the light to the...

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Last post by Bobberman
Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:39 pm
Black plastic planting in grass field no till
by Bobberman, Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:14 pm

Replies: 11

Last year I had access to a farm field and was allowed to plant a section of a 1/2 acre ! Well now its time to figure some new tactics! I bought 4 -10 by 25 - 4 mill black plastic rolls! I cut the...

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Last post by applestar
Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:16 pm
Keeping Peat moist
by Halfway, Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:58 pm

Replies: 5

Once this stuff dries, it is a pain to get it to absorb water.

Any really good techniques for preventing the top inch or 2 from crusting over?

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Last post by Halfway
Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:31 pm
Ordered some sugar snap pea seeds today
by wordwiz, Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:29 am

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Super Sugar Snap to be specific. Not that I am anywhere close to being able to sow them - but I do have some 200-cell trays I want to start them in and see how they grow. My goal is to be able to...

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Last post by DoubleDogFarm
Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:57 am
Summer or late planting of lettuce
by Bobberman, Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:54 am

Replies: 4

It seems that most people plant a early lettuce and have success but when they plant it later it seems no to come up! Have you noticed any slugs or snails in your garden after a rain?
If you do you...

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Last post by wordwiz
Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:26 am
PLanting seeds inside - Question
by Avonnow, Fri Jan 21, 2011 4:48 pm

Replies: 6

I have bought and am using two different domes or germination kits. I also have a heat mat. I am getting alot of mixed info from sites and needed some expert advice. Alot of them come with their own...

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Last post by garden5
Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:06 pm
Epsom Salt
by DoubleDogFarm, Fri Jan 21, 2011 4:21 am

Replies: 8

Googled some information.

Gardeners have been using Epsom salts as a plant fertilizer for generations, but is there any evidence there's a real benefit to the plants? There is little research to...

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Last post by garden5
Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:38 pm
Growing Zones
by agongos, Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:43 pm

Replies: 4

Are growing zones based on actual temperatures, or on wind-chill temperatures?

We had -35* windchills yesterday, didn't spend a lot of time outdoors!

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Last post by applestar
Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:38 pm
Sprouts - Question
by Avonnow, Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:27 pm

Replies: 8

You know after almost a year here, you would think I would look in other forums, I just fail to scroll down to see all that is there. So Sorry for that. I just noticed the one on seedlings.

I...

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Last post by jal_ut
Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:50 am
Zone 5 - Indoor seed planting tips
by Zapatay, Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:54 pm

Replies: 4

Last year I purchased cabbage and broccoli plants late but they did fantastic Ã¢â‚¬Â¦ and I usually only purchase peppers and tomato plants. I would like to give it a shot this year and need some...

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Last post by Bobberman
Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:32 am
Agribon Cover
by Avonnow, Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:37 am

Replies: 7

Alright I got my cover and I am using some tonight (freezing temps in FL) I know we should be considered lucky - according to the news, we are the only state that didn't get snow in one shape or...

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Last post by erlyberd
Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:09 am
Seedy Saturday
by DeborahL, Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:06 am

Replies: 2

What's Seedy Saturday? How does it work?

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Last post by digitS'
Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:43 am
Question on Broccoli
by Avonnow, Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:54 pm

Replies: 4

Alright - novice, so the question seems stupid - I know. But I was cooking broccoli tonight I bought at store. I noticed when I opened it, it was 3 stalks all smaller put together, this light went...

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Last post by gumbo2176
Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:22 pm
New garden is underway!
by bwhite829, Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:05 pm

Replies: 10

Okay, got everything done. I have the complete list @ home, but i've got cayenne, rainbow bell, hungarian wax, and sweet banana peppers. I've got roma and chadwick cherry tomatoes. I'll have some...

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Last post by garden5
Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:41 pm
snail/slugs pellets vs vegie patch
by sugarfree, Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:04 am

Replies: 19

Hi guys.

Just wondering, I'm using snail/slug pellets on my vegie patch of cabbage, brocolli, cherry tomatos & chilis.

Would it be okay??

its yates blitzem pellets.

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Last post by cherishedtiger
Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:53 pm
Beets....they won't grow for me gah!
by Dixana, Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:38 pm

Replies: 12

I planted beets TWICE last year in the garden. Nada. Nothing. No beets.
I don't know if perhaps something ate the seeds or if maybe I messed something up? Soil too wet, too dry, too hot?

Any ideas?

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Last post by sheeshshe
Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:29 pm
Can you start... as seeds indoors?
by cherishedtiger, Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:23 pm

Replies: 6

Ok, so the weather is supposed to be decent this weekend, so I have gardening on my mind...

Slowly deciding what to plant and I know I would like to start some things from seed inside, so I was...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:58 pm
Gem Squash Plants - How big do they grow?
by Gary B, Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:32 am

Replies: 24

Greetings from a sunny South Africa. I'm a novice (1st year) gardener and loving every moment of it.

I've planted a few test cases for my first go to see how things go and in one bin I planted 6...

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Last post by Gary B
Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:25 am
Getting ready to bring everybody inside!
by applestar, Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:52 am

Replies: 5

I've been following Stella's Frankenchile thread, thinking *I* really should get my cuttings started too... but somehow, I just wasn't getting to it, you know? We had that day when the daytime high...

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Last post by applestar
Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:00 am
How early is too early?
by appaws, Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:55 pm

Replies: 4

So anyway, this is my second year gardening coming up. I had some good successes last year with some things, but some failures with others.

I noticed that a lot of my leaf things, like Lettuce,...

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Last post by cherishedtiger
Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:40 pm
help with beans?
by Desirai, Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:30 pm

Replies: 11

I randomly put some beans into some dirt and watered it and they've sprouted lol everyone told me they wouldn't! haha!!

they are in the same pot with an oak tree now.

It's a pinto bean and a black...

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Last post by Desirai
Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:56 pm
quick germination question!
by The Bearded Farmer, Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:56 pm

Replies: 7

Just looked at my pear tree seed I have been germinating. 1 has a decent sized sprout on it. When I plant the seed which direction should the sprout be planted? I am assuming it should be facing down...

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Last post by garden5
Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:52 pm
Soil Amendments
by ruggr10, Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:27 am

Replies: 14

I know it's the middle of winter and my yard is under 2+ feet of snow but I'm ready for spring.

Here's my problem:
In my back yard i've taken down 30 six to ten foot pines and I'm getting about 9...

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Last post by tomf
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:48 am
BROCCOLI
by staceyv, Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:57 pm

Replies: 8

And yes its my second question in two minutes. Got heaps of brocolli in a green house, got really really tall, then nothing??? now its falling over itself, so i staked it carefully. Leaves are...

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Last post by staceyv
Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:00 pm
Lettuce
by Dixana, Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:50 am

Replies: 19

How am I supposed to choose a kind of lettuce when A) I have no idea what they taste like and B) there are like 5000 different varieties?? I want different stuff for salads. Not too fond of the...

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Last post by GardenStream
Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:39 pm
Mmm...Pumpkin leaves - I had no idea...
by Rob_NZ, Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:35 pm

Replies: 6

...but we live and learn :D

I didn't even know they were edible, but what's striking according the nutrition data site, is there's more protein in the leaves than in the pumpkin. 31% more.

Pumpkin...

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Last post by garden5
Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:38 pm
Ground cherries?
by soil, Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:32 pm

Replies: 15

we grow them as a groundcover here in our forest garden( acutally they grow themselves) i find them to taste a lot like trix cereal from when i was a kid. at least the kind i have. once you plant...

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Last post by cynthia_h
Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:41 pm
Ready to start at the apartment.
by bwhite829, Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:35 pm

Replies: 6

I lucked out. Home Depot had a sale on the storage tubs and I got 4(about 1.5'ishx2 or 2x3 or some obsucure size like that, they are the rubbermade 18 or 20 gal). I've got 2 5 gal buckets for the...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:42 pm
How much sun for lettuce, spinach and herbs?
by Dixana, Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:24 pm

Replies: 9

I really want to build a raised bed for greens and herbs next to our shed.
The only problem is the way the sun rises and falls, after about 1 pm (ish) they won't get anymore sun. Is this ok for...

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Last post by Susan W
Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:01 am
Who's starting the garden, help me get motivated
by gixxerific, Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:31 pm

Replies: 17

I have been thinking garden but not like I was thinking garden this time last year. I am way behind. WAY BEHIND.

Has anyone started any seeds or am I jumping the gun again. I remember I need to slow...

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Last post by jal_ut
Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:50 pm
31 degrees for a few hours in my area
by Francis Barnswallow, Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:27 pm

Replies: 6

Should I cover the garden again or will the plants be okay?

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Last post by Francis Barnswallow
Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:44 pm
When to start what
by Chaesman, Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:24 pm

Replies: 3

I know this question is kinda of (no it is deffinatley ) Broad

I am curious when I should start my indoor starts for the garden. I relize it is only mid january but I figure the time is coming to...

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Last post by DoubleDogFarm
Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:43 pm
Why I plant radishes!
by Bobberman, Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:10 am

Replies: 15

One of my favorite crops s the radish! I grow it mixed with most seeds I plant in the garden. It helps brake dry caked soil so smaller seeds like carrots can grow! Besides being a good food crop I lt...

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Last post by Dixana
Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:46 pm
open room for growth
by MiamiGreen, Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:02 am

Replies: 3

i have a large area of my garden that hasnt been getting sun. I was wondering what root vegetable, flower, or fruit would do well in low light areas in a south florida climate.

thanks in advance

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:29 pm
My Garden January 1, 2011
by jal_ut, Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:35 pm

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Last post by Dixana
Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:46 pm
Salt vs. Slugs and Snails
by DeborahL, Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:21 pm

Replies: 7

I just had to re-plant radish seed. Slugs and snails got the tiny new tops.
I plant in a large ceramic pot.
If I buy a box of salt and pour a circle around the pot on the ground, would that kill the...

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Last post by tomakers
Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:31 am
Repotting Tomato plant
by Avonnow, Sat Jan 01, 2011 6:41 pm

Replies: 4

It is funny, I value the years of experience at this forum so much, I don't even search for answers anymore. I know someone here, has been there -done that probably a million times. :D I have a...

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Last post by Bobberman
Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:28 am
Letting seeds freeze!
by Bobberman, Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:27 pm

Replies: 1

Is it better to keep seeds in freezing conditions like in the garage where they are exposed to constant freezing and thawing all winter! Maybe I should keep them in the refrig at 40 degrees. Keeping...

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Last post by garden5
Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:46 pm
Advice for a newbie, please?
by Desirai, Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:08 pm

Replies: 12

well. hello there!!!

if any of you noticed I have been nurturing a single pepper plant for about 4 months.

I am proud.

I am also inspired to grow vegetables in 2011. (happy 2011 btw)

Do any of...

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Last post by mansgirl
Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:52 am
Picking up my supplies today!!!
by The Bearded Farmer, Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:02 pm

Replies: 7

Just scored 30 vynl windows off craigslist for free!! All of them are roughly 3ft x 4ft double pane. Also got one half moon type window which should be a cool detail.

I'm super excited for warmer...

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Last post by garden5
Sun Jan 09, 2011 5:09 pm
Ordered some seed starting media today
by wordwiz, Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:54 pm

Replies: 2

A case of .
I've been playing with them for a while and like how plants grow. They are made from some kind of synthetic material but they crumble into almost dust when they dry out. Seeds germinate...

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Last post by hydroguy
Sat Jan 08, 2011 2:05 pm
Been a while.......some new pics and new questions
by MiamiGreen, Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:42 am

Replies: 3

So its been a couple months since i last posted and wanted to show my progress. We had a pretty bad cold front that came through souther florida that really hurt my garden, but now its thriving...

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Last post by garden5
Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:33 pm
Need Advice on seeding in trays inside.
by Avonnow, Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:22 am

Replies: 5

I am startig my seeds inside in containers. I have a Dome I purchased, but have not started using it. I also have some milk cartons and other plastic things I am using. Things are starting to sprout...

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Last post by garden5
Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:32 pm
Just ordered some seeds for spring
by gumbo2176, Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:49 am

Replies: 17

Went on-line to Johnny's Seeds and ordered a bunch of seeds in anticipation of my spring garden. I should be able to put some stuff in the ground by mid March if things go as they usually do with the...

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Last post by gumbo2176
Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:56 am
Amaranth 101 ?
by applestar, Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:23 am

Replies: 3

I want to try growing amaranth this year and couldn't decide on one variety so bought two: Mayo Indian Amaranth and Golden Amaranth. :roll:

Anyone have experience growing them? When should they be...

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Last post by soil
Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:47 pm
protein from the garden?
by sixshooter, Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:32 am

Replies: 39

Im starting to dream up what im going to plant this spring...and I would love to be able to get some protein from the garden. I live in Michigan (I forget what zone)...can anyone recommend me...

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Last post by garden5
Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:58 pm
Heavy frost last night
by gumbo2176, Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:41 pm

Replies: 6

Unusual for New Orleans but last night we had a pretty heavy frost and I woke to find my entire garden layered in the icy stuff. I'll wait to see how it fared once the sun comes up and melts it away...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:23 pm
2011 Gardening Plans - getting excited
by sjohnson9206, Tue Jan 04, 2011 5:59 pm

Replies: 7

So.. I just had this long post typed up and cyber space ate it.. lets see if I can recreate it.

2010 met with some rousing successes and then some rousing failures. Hopefully I've learned from some...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:43 pm
Gardening Software or journels
by Avonnow, Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:17 pm

Replies: 11

Does anybody have any gardening software online or loaded or a particular journal they find good that they could recommend. I am tyring to keep all my planting dates and info online in a windows...

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Last post by Avonnow
Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:22 pm
Starting a Vegetable Garden... Around a 25lb Dog
by Benny, Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:50 pm

Replies: 15

Hello All!
I'm planning a new garden in my back yard and have a few ideas but need some advice. I was thinking about making a raised bed out of some railroad ties. Right now the are whre the garden...

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Last post by garden5
Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:50 pm
Help with my dying pepper plant?
by Desirai, Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:18 pm

Replies: 14

Hi. OK I think peppers are actually fruits... but.. whatever. :(

In september I randomly threw some pepper seeds into a flower pot and a few weeks later I had 2 pepper plants. Only one of the...

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Last post by Desirai
Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:03 pm
Advice needed on varieties
by jal_ut, Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:26 pm

Replies: 9

Corn = Ambrosia. A bicolor, gets 6 feet tall. Holds well on the stalk.

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Last post by The Bearded Farmer
Tue Jan 04, 2011 8:47 pm
What is the name of this bean? Please help.
by oldleo, Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:55 am

Replies: 8

I grow this bean in my backyard.

We cook and eat the young pods.

Do you know the name of this bean? Please help.

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Last post by oldleo
Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:20 pm
I need to get back into the swing of things here!!
by sheeshshe, Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:44 pm

Replies: 10

I need to plan my garden. I need to get back into gardening mode. yes its january LOL! I only got one seed catalog thus far and there is nothing I want. I wanted all these cool varieties that you all...

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Last post by sheeshshe
Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:24 am
Put Some Fungi In Your Garden!
by garden5, Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:17 pm

Replies: 23

OK, I know some of you here have been reading Teaming With Microbes and participating in the book discussion (and those who haven't should), so you already know the all of the great benefits of fungi...

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Last post by garden5
Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:43 pm
Should I start planting tomato transplants now?
by Francis Barnswallow, Sun Jan 02, 2011 6:37 pm

Replies: 1

I've got 2 tomato plants left from the 8 that I had growing before the freezes came.

So question is, should I go ahead and plant transplants now despite the risk of another freeze? Or should I wait...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:40 pm
Look what I got for Christmas! Yippee
by Avonnow, Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:40 am

Replies: 8

Well I know this is late, but my husband could not work on it until he was off for the holidays, so it was completed today. I am so happy!

My old back was tired of working on the ground, or over...

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Last post by Susan W
Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:23 pm
Storing seeds
by agongos, Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:00 pm

Replies: 2

What is the best way to store seeds for the 2012 & beyond planting seasons.
Instead of buying a little packet of seed for 3 bucks, I bought larger quanties, (1000 seeds for 6 bucks). I plant 34,...

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Last post by TZ -OH6
Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:22 pm
My backyard garden (in my mind!)
by wordwiz, Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:19 am

Replies: 3

OK, so I believe in the idea of planning your work and working your plan. What I am planning is probably 175 degrees different from what I have done it the past, and for the first time, I'm not...

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Last post by wordwiz
Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:47 am
Exotic Veggies for 2011
by Halfway, Fri Dec 24, 2010 12:56 am

Replies: 29

Any crazy experiments for 2011 in regards to varieties or veggies in general?

I am going to plant some varieties of Tepin peppers which I just stumbled upon a month ago. Hot little pea-sized peppers...

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Last post by lorax
Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:46 pm
What to do? Extra Seeds.
by The Mad Hatter, Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:16 am

Replies: 14

I have ordered up my tomatoes and peppers for this year. I have also drawn up a scale version of my garden plot. I will end up haveing more seeds to plant than I have room for in my garden. I thought...

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Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:21 pm
Hello - Pea Question! Side Note - Happy New Year to all!
by Avonnow, Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:23 am

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I feel like a fool when I ask these questions, :shock: but I have to know. I purchased PEAS, Caselode from Johnnys seeds, the picture looked like normal peas. They are growing well and starting to...

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Last post by DeborahL
Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:45 am
Totally off topic.......
by jal_ut, Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:03 pm

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Here goes anyway!

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Last post by DeborahL
Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:07 am
What to plant?
by tedln, Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:19 pm

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This is a photo of my straw bale bed I am preparing for my spring garden. I will be performing a nitrogen treatment of the bales for a couple of weeks and then it will sit for a few weeks until early...

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Last post by soil
Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:13 am
Interesting things to try in the garden!
by tedln, Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:01 pm

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Have you ever tried anything interesting in the garden simply because you wondered how it would work? I do some things different every year. This year, I will be planting different crops in bales of...

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Last post by tedln
Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:46 pm
growing tobacco experience??
by greg1186, Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:38 pm

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hello, I was walking past a local smoke shop and saw tobacco seeds for sale... I have never seen them anywhere so of course I had to buy them... I wanna try them out next season. Has anyone ever...

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Last post by wordwiz
Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:41 pm
Starting Seeds Indoors
by Canadian Farmer Guy, Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:29 pm

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Hello Gardeners

I want to start my own seeds this year.
I have one big problem though, I don't have enough sunlight in my house.

The only solution to this seems to be using lights of some sort.
Can...

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Last post by Halfway
Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:36 pm
The pumpkin and squash mystery
by Marge, Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:20 pm

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Yes it is a mystery - I can get pumpkins and squashes to germinate nicely, lovely little plants grow, they get planted out and little fruits form ... which promptly go soft and rotten :(

This has...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:21 pm
Seed Catalog
by DeborahL, Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:09 pm

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Got Johnny's new catalog today ! Woo hoooooo ! :D

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Last post by Avonnow
Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:17 am
What veggies to grow
by genchan, Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:15 pm

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Hi. A newbie to this forum and to growing veggies. Need some expert help/advice.

I have a very small area (5ft by 12ft) that I want to grow a few veggies. The area is enclosed (indoor). There's...

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Last post by Susan W
Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:41 pm
Bees for the garden question
by cherishedtiger, Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:20 pm

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Ok, so it may be almost the 1st of the year, but I am already prepping for spring... I know a huge problem I had last season was pollination. I live smack dab right in the suburbs with a little...

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Last post by !potatoes!
Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:11 pm
A question about "seeding" Fungi
by Rob_NZ, Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:14 pm

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I've read, with a great deal of fascination, of the relationship between fungi and soil, microbes and plants.

I have 8 beds currently, one of which is raised. The raised bed is the only one I have...

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Last post by garden5
Thu Dec 30, 2010 3:50 pm
Best methods - Seedling Pots?
by The Mad Hatter, Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:26 pm

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Hello everyone. this is my second year of gardening. I am wondering what everyone uses for starting their seeds in? I last year I used the peat pots with great success, as well as the little...

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Last post by The Mad Hatter
Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:31 pm
Started my 2011 season today!
by wordwiz, Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:11 am

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For the last three years, I always start my superhot peppers on December 26. I grew the Bhut Jolokia a couple of years ago, the 7-pod last year. My son has been pestering me to grow more BJs as he...

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Last post by rainbowgardener
Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:20 pm
Agribon Row Covers
by Avonnow, Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:26 pm

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Anyone ever use these. I am in Florida, and we get cold days ( Really cold) every week or so, and I have been doing the sheet thing and Xmas Light thing, to keep temps down. I was thinking about...

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Last post by farmerlon
Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:37 am
Good Reading suggestions please
by Avonnow, Fri Dec 24, 2010 10:36 pm

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Hope all are having a great holiday! :D I wanted to ask because I love to read, I love the internet but prefer to sit in a chair and read a good book or magazine. Any suggestions on books you have...

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Last post by soil
Mon Dec 27, 2010 4:02 pm
Strawberries Flowering
by zone9garden.com, Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:05 pm

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I know that strawberries start to flower early for some in Florida, but I have only started growing them near the end of spring last year. While walking around my garden checking out the broccoli I...

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Last post by Francis Barnswallow
Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:20 pm
Garden cover question
by cherishedtiger, Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:07 am

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Ok, so a few weeks back I covered my garden because of freeze warnings. Well... its been a hectic few weeks with a lot of rain and I havent gotten out to uncover it. Will it be ok? We are getting...

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Last post by garden5
Thu Dec 23, 2010 1:41 pm
Newbie trying a vegetable garden with son
by DallasSoxFan, Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:26 pm

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All,

I'm a newbie to the forum. I'm starting a vegetable garden to teach my 4 year old son all about vegetables, life, stewardship, work, and (especially) patience. We plan on growing the standard...

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Last post by tedln
Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:07 pm
How Do YOU grow strawberries?
by garden5, Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:47 pm

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OK, I think I've looked at just about every site that tells how to plant straw berries. Most of the sites offer up identical information on site selection and cultivation method. Primarily, there is...

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Last post by garden5
Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:57 pm
Cucumber black bugs!
by ladybug0405, Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:06 pm

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Hi there! I am brand new to this foram, and need some gardening help :)

My cucumbers have tiny black bugs all over the underside of the leaves, though the leaves are still ok now, I'm afraid they...

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Last post by garden5
Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:56 pm
Broccoli Question
by Avonnow, Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:28 pm

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I planted from seed a bunch of broccoli, some in pots, some in raised beds. Some in yard and some are in the pool patio. The packet said 55 days, I figured from the time I transplanted them. It has...

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Last post by garden5
Wed Dec 22, 2010 4:56 pm
What'd you do in your garden today?
by bwhite829, Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:03 am
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I can't believe there isn't a thread about this already! I thought it'd be just as common as the what'd you eat from your garden today? Anyway, I'll start!

on thursday, I side dressed all my crops....
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Last post by soil
Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:01 pm
Potato question????
by Avonnow, Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:54 am

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I am sure this has been talked about, but in the south when would be the best time to plant potatoes. I ask because the local Nursery and Feed stores have them there, and I am thinking - why would...

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Last post by garden5
Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:51 pm
How cold does it have to get to Kill Swiss Chard?
by Gary350, Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:57 pm

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I have 2 rows of the Red type Swiss Chard in my garden I was wondering if anyone knows how cold it has to get to kill it?

It is going to be 18 degrees several nights in a row.

It has been a few...

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Last post by grondeau
Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:25 am
Growing strawberries from seed?
by garden5, Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:18 am

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OK, I know this isn't the time of year to be asking this, but has anyone tried growing strawberry plants from seed? Apps, I think you have mentioned that you've tried this recently.

Looking at all...

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Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:30 pm

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