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By: Marine, pour jardin

Marine, pour jardin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:58:10 +0000

It’s really a nice and helpful piece of info. I’m glad that you shared this helpful information with us. Please stay us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

By: sis

sis — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:48:02 +0000

Cindy, I live in Ohio and have the same problem,, I also need suggestion on what to do so they will take hold in the garden.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:21:06 +0000

I live in Zone 5 in Indiana and always get excited this time of the year to buy seeds and plan for both vegetables and flowers in my garden. My problem is that after the seeds germinate, they start to get “leggy” and don’t have strong root systems. So, when I finally try to thin them out and even plant in the outside garden, they are too weak and often don’t make it. Please help! I love your suggestions, but I don’t want to waste my time/money with a lost crop. What can I do better to make this year a success?

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:54:19 +0000

My 3 acres and the surrounding wilderness neighborhood are covered with critters and birds. I love it. But, sharing my gardening bounty has been difficult, especially because of droughts. Then, I read an article about using chicken wire as a preventive. No, not over or around the plants. I till up “sidewalks” around and through my garden spots. Then, I lay chicken wire on the dirt on these paths – frequently using rocks to keep the wire in place. Too, I have often put newspaper under the wire, thus killing off weeds and grass and avoiding a mowing problem. I have only lost two catalopes in the past 2 seasons. I am sure that “my” big racoon leaned way, way over to harvest them! This year, I am going to leave the wire in place, as I intend to fence my gardens in the near future. The original cost of chicken wire is expensive, but well worth the investment, as I must try and feed myself as much as I can. But, I do not really mind sharing with my wilderness friends! Last year, I really enjoyed the butterflies, but cannot help but wonder … where have all the bees gone?

By: Jeanette Crumpler

Jeanette Crumpler — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:23:07 +0000

Have always enjoyed your advice and suggestions. I start tomato & pepper and some herb seeds inside around Feb. 16th here in Dallas, TX, Zone 8. By the end of March, they can be set outside to harden off, then by the first week of April can be planted. Have done seed trials of over 300 varieties of tomato seeds over the last 35 years and so enjoy growing, eating & just generally enjoying all kinds of veggies. Thanks so much for encouraging gardeners and for all of the work that goes into your place.

By: P. Allen Smith

P. Allen Smith — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:29:35 +0000

Wise words Paul! Thanks for posting. – Mary Ellen

By: P. Allen Smith

P. Allen Smith — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:28:18 +0000

You know Jo Ann, all of Allen’s picks will do well in containers. The peas, cucumbers, and tomatoes will require staking. – Mary Ellen

By: P. Allen Smith

P. Allen Smith — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:25:47 +0000

Hi Mary. Do you live in the same area as you sister? – Mary Ellen

By: P. Allen Smith

P. Allen Smith — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:25:10 +0000

We had squirrel problems too last year. Someone told me that they were after the moisture in the tomatoes. Try bird netting or chicken wire. You can also spray the tomatoes with animal repellent. Just make sure it’s safe to spray on food crops. A hot pepper spray might work too.

Some folks set up alternative food and water sources for squirrels to keep them away from the garden and bird feeders. – Mary Ellen

By: Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead

Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:22:23 +0000

these are best choice for seed varieties for a vegetable lovers and gardeners. I actually host a weekly gardening link up every Friday on my blog. I'd love for you to drop by and join in.

By: Paul Lankford

Paul Lankford — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:26:17 +0000

Enjoy your squirrels and birds–and if you are very lucky, a possum, too. All of these creatures live on the planet with us, and we must learn to love them and embrace them, too, because we have taken the land away from them. I celebrate my critters, and I find that if I plant lots and lots (or pots and pots) of things I love, then there is always enough for me and for my feathered or furry friends. I was the perfect preppie during the 1960′s when I was a high school and college student. Now that I am in my own 60′s (but still looking good and dressing well most of the time), I am finally embracing all the life that lives in my yard and garden with me. Don’t worry. Smile. It takes so much less energy. Happy Spring! Happy Gardening! Watching Allen’s shows and reading his books and listening to his wisdom have all changed my life.
Paul in Virginia

By: Jo Ann Fletcher

Jo Ann Fletcher — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:04:41 +0000

I’ve been recently confined to a wheelchair therefore my granddaughter and I are planning a container gaden this year. Flowers are easy but we would really like to try some veggies. Which of these bountiful best would you recommend?

By: Linda L.

Linda L. — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:28:40 +0000

I’m looking at my seed packets, and I have the Genovese basel to try this year. I was really excited to find the Cherokee purple tomato locally. I have already marked my frost date on the calender and counted back to start my seeds indoors. Today has been so nice outside that I cleaned up the barn and the yard. I am looking forward to spring and all the information that everyone here shares about their plants. Thanks for all the information that you share with everyone Allen. We all appreciate it.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:28:17 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly that Bright lights spinach is a true winner. It produced for me in SE Michigan all summer and fall. It is delicious and amazing.

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:20:08 +0000

No eggplant?

By: Mary Ferson

Mary Ferson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:14:12 +0000

My sister always plants peas on March 15th in Massachusetts,….and they always survive! Mine don’t. Is there any particular method I’m neglecting?

By: Judy Knipfer

Judy Knipfer — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:09:50 +0000

When is best time to begin planting vegetables and roses in Greenville, SC I want to get an early start but not too early because of frost danger….