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Temporary DIY Patio Ideas? started by Saredances (4/8/10 at 10:42pm)	Well the soil in the yard could make a huge difference in... 4/9/10 at 1:21am by Erinz	1	1,204
book recommendation? started by shelley4 (4/8/10 at 1:02pm)	Can I recommend two books I would get together? The first is... 4/8/10 at 8:59pm by Owen'nZoe	2	179
Old refrigerator for raised bed? started by Chicky2 (4/7/10 at 12:36pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by kriket ah, yes. You can't... 4/8/10 at 4:56pm by Owen'nZoe	9	482
Flower experts! started by kriket (4/7/10 at 6:12pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Owen'nZoe Now is a good time to... 4/8/10 at 4:54pm by kriket	2	185
Which herbs should I containerize? started by Gendenwitha (4/7/10 at 3:59pm)	I've found that Oregano is easy enough to keep contained if... 4/8/10 at 4:02pm by cschick	8	318
Tomato cages, ladders, trellises- what's your favorite? started by changingseasons (4/8/10 at 12:19am)	Great ideas! Keep 'em coming! 4/8/10 at 2:06pm by changingseasons	5	470
Alternative to "Mel's Mix" started by mermaidmama (4/3/10 at 8:33pm)	We have a sandy topsoil. We added peat moss to loosen it (was... 4/8/10 at 12:38pm by TanyaS	9	2,115
Preventing bitter lettuce? started by MyLittleWonders (4/7/10 at 12:54am)	I've had better luck with Salad Bowl and Black Seeded Simpson... 4/8/10 at 12:01pm by Owen'nZoe	9	479
Zone 6 started by SagMom (4/4/10 at 9:11am)	Quote: Originally Posted by kingschild ... but it was 89... 4/8/10 at 9:18am by SagMom	10	490
myFolia anyone? started by koofie (4/7/10 at 10:34pm)	In the last few weeks I have been playing around with... 4/7/10 at 10:34pm by koofie	0	183
Am I crazy? started by Lemoncello (4/6/10 at 11:35am)	Having done both, I'd WAY rather garden while pregnant than... 4/7/10 at 3:47pm by Smithie	8	267
Fruits and veggies that grow well in shade? started by zoesmom2009 (4/6/10 at 10:27am)	Thanks for the suggestions! I'll try some of those. Most of... 4/7/10 at 3:24pm by zoesmom2009	4	346
seed-starting help? started by alivia (4/7/10 at 11:27am)	Tomatoes and peppers seem to be slow. Parsley and thyme and... 4/7/10 at 2:47pm by lmonter	1	208
Asparagus and weed control started by Chicky2 (4/6/10 at 11:44am)	Thanks for your input. I wasn't thinking about how many new... 4/7/10 at 12:23pm by Chicky2	2	266
Found something neat! started by DirtRoadMama (4/5/10 at 12:03pm)	That's where I read about it! My friend had an extra copy and... 4/7/10 at 11:16am by DirtRoadMama	4	250
Pics of my 2010 Garden, So far... started by Shellie (4/4/10 at 7:50am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Ruthiegirl Looks terrific! I am... 4/7/10 at 12:12am by Shellie	8	405
container growing questions started by Grace and Granola (4/5/10 at 11:34pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Indigo73 I usually do 2 -3... 4/6/10 at 2:24pm by Grace and...	7	280
"organic" fertilizer question... lacking compost... started by wild_reilly (3/14/10 at 3:58pm)	I was going to suggest finding a farm, too. I have friend... 4/6/10 at 11:38am by Chicky2	6	686
So I just finished transplanting Blackberries started by KristyDi (4/4/10 at 6:28pm)	Thanks! Digging them up sounds doable. The more I think about... 4/6/10 at 9:18am by HeatherAtHome	5	268
How much mulch will fit in a truck-bed started by Eman'smom (4/5/10 at 12:33pm)	You should be able to fit a half scoop into your bed. Most... 4/5/10 at 6:32pm by MissMommyNice...	3	1,083
@#!!%^$&*(@@#!! Groundhogs! started by MissMommyNiceNice (4/5/10 at 5:48pm)	Well, harumph! I spent 2 hours friday in the heat weeding &... 4/5/10 at 5:48pm by MissMommyNice...	0	157
Squirrel-proof tree lights? started by MammaG (4/5/10 at 4:10pm)	This isn't exactly about digging in the earth...not sure... 4/5/10 at 4:10pm by MammaG	0	357
Help me decide what to plant where? started by Shellie (4/4/10 at 7:28am)	Definitely put the romaine in the cool and shade, the rest... 4/5/10 at 1:20pm by JamieCatheryn	1	221
New at Seed Starting, Can I reuse potting soil from my flat? started by ctrygirlatheart (4/4/10 at 10:08pm)	The title says it all, but can I reuse the potting soil in my... 4/4/10 at 10:08pm by ctrygirlatheart	0	249
When will they have fruit started by mermaidmama (4/4/10 at 12:12am)	Quote: Originally Posted by mermaidmama Meyer Lemon... 4/4/10 at 9:16pm by Minxie	2	231
setting seedlings out on nice days? started by denaverbena (4/2/10 at 3:08pm)	Yeah, start in partial shade and start with an hour and then... 4/4/10 at 2:37pm by FarmerCathy	1	254
~March Food Growing Mamas Thread~ started by FarmerCathy (3/2/10 at 10:51pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by FoxintheSnow Could someone tell... 4/4/10 at 1:57pm by FarmerCathy	56	2,046
What would you plant if you had never grown anything? started by femalephish (4/3/10 at 10:24am)	Ground cherries and tomatillo by seed. Peppers and tomatoes... 4/4/10 at 7:12am by mattemma04	6	387
Help planning garden: wet spots, ground cover etc started by HeatherAtHome (3/31/10 at 11:19am)	I have always wanted a chamomile walkway,but mine is growing... 4/4/10 at 7:07am by mattemma04	3	436
How can I start composting? started by Biscuits & Gravy (4/3/10 at 3:17pm)	Another vote for worms! I think they would be perfect for... 4/3/10 at 10:47pm by boatrat	2	203
Garden sieve recommendation? started by MariesMama (4/3/10 at 5:22pm)	Can anyone recommend a good garden sieve or tell me the best... 4/3/10 at 5:22pm by MariesMama	0	210
Blueberry bushes started by Katie T (3/31/10 at 4:55pm)	Good advice all around. I'll have to keep it all in mind. I... 4/3/10 at 8:48am by PatchChild	9	611
Would You Bother? started by ColwynsMommy (3/29/10 at 2:16pm)	I'd for SURE get some cutting greens in, such as a mesclun... 4/2/10 at 11:08pm by Erinz	11	414
help this newbie to composting started by snoopy5386 (4/1/10 at 5:26pm)	I live somewhere cold too and I what I put in during the... 4/1/10 at 11:56pm by Stitches	2	192
repurposed containers started by lucifugous (3/30/10 at 4:30pm)	Sweeet! Some of the 5 tomato seedlings I have aren't looking... 4/1/10 at 10:58pm by lucifugous	3	286
Hi, new to this forum started by 1blueheron (3/30/10 at 11:05am)	Quote: Originally Posted by DirtRoadMama Welcome!!! The... 4/1/10 at 9:28am by 1blueheron	3	228
Does anyone else do this with their garden? started by sapientia (3/31/10 at 1:35pm)	Yes! I gawk every morning at my little plants. It is still... 4/1/10 at 9:15am by Ruthiegirl	7	375
Can we plant seeds from the food we eat? started by Grace and Granola (3/9/10 at 1:00pm)	My best pumpkins are the ones I never planted. I have some... 4/1/10 at 6:30am by mattemma04	13	752
I planted cucumbers way too soon started by LeahBoo (3/31/10 at 9:09pm)	Well, I'm jealous. My cucumber (also inside) hasn't even... 4/1/10 at 1:49am by changingseasons	2	238
Pea Weevils!! (urgh!!) started by moss (3/31/10 at 6:01pm)	Last year the pea weevils totally decimated my snow peas. I... 3/31/10 at 6:01pm by moss	0	180
Aphids?? Indoors?? In March??? started by tankgirl73 (3/31/10 at 11:15am)	I started my indoor seedlings a few weeks ago... Our frost... 3/31/10 at 11:15am by tankgirl73	0	195
Help! Herbicide was used on our lawn! started by EarthMama (3/30/10 at 4:14pm)	I think you can usually go on it as soon as its dry. 3/31/10 at 10:15am by Amatullah0	3	470
Anyone else use an Aerogarden? started by MsVyky (3/30/10 at 3:16pm)	I got one for my birthday this year, and I totally love it-... 3/30/10 at 3:16pm by MsVyky	0	197
Blosson End Rot started by Shellie (3/27/10 at 5:46pm)	Uh oh, I just moved my San Marzano into a 5 gal. bucket and... 3/29/10 at 7:29pm by Shellie	4	277
How to 'termite proof' this wood? started by Autumn Breeze (3/29/10 at 10:25am)	yeah, i wondered too if that would work because that would be... 3/29/10 at 2:53pm by Autumn Breeze	4	481
how to discourage my CAT.... started by JordanKX (3/27/10 at 2:14am)	I use cumin and water as a 'pesticide' and that keeps my... 3/29/10 at 11:29am by Autumn Breeze	5	309
Gardening Blogs started by Nillarilla (3/27/10 at 11:41pm)	Not strictly gardening, but I really enjoy this... 3/29/10 at 9:54am by lakeruby	3	315
Radishes - Thinning started by Shellie (3/24/10 at 2:55am)	Radishes need a little space because they are developing... 3/28/10 at 9:18pm by librarybooks	9	496
Composting and Apartment Living started by jenneology (3/28/10 at 2:20pm)	I would recommend a small worm composting set-up for an... 3/28/10 at 9:11pm by librarybooks	2	250
potatoes started by ms.shell (3/25/10 at 1:37pm)	We've always grown potatoes by chucking the old ones from the... 3/28/10 at 4:31pm by MsVyky	5	452