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Oh well, went with a multi graft apple tree for the garden. Hopefully it will help pollinate the transplanted apple. Have not done anything with lemon yet. Not a fan of moving citrus in and out. May look at other options on this. Are lime trees any more hardy than lemon's? If so, has...

So you just dig up a few at a time? They just get bigger the longer they are in the ground? OR Do you dig them all up at one at put in dry storage?? If left in the ground, how long is to long before they over ripen or oversize?

Thanks Ridge...sounds like some good info. How long does it take from planting to harvesting? And do they grow at an ongoing rate or when one is ready...dig them all up?

Hey folks, need some info on growing potatos. What type are best for beginners? CA zone 7. When do you plant? Is it best to start with seeds or "eyes" from spuds. Any how to info will be helpfull. Thanks

Calaveras County (Gold Country). 2000' elevation. I have always been under the assumption we are Z7 here. That is what the local nurseries say. I hear that I may not get enough cold hours for the apple tree, but may be to cold for citrus. Will look into some of the multi graft trees that...

Is California zone 7 USDA? Foothills where we get four seasons. We do ge into the low 20's during the coldest winters and so I have to protect some plants. It would sure be nice to get a lemo trwee to grow in the ground. Would be able to cover it during the coldest spells. As the tree...

Hey folks trying to get some feedback on possible fruit trees for my yard. Have a nectarine tree I just planted, and a transplanted apple tree so far. I want a lemon tree to plant in the ground. What variety would work here at 2000' elevation??? Meyers, Eureka or other strains? Is it ok to...

What is clay soil considered, acidic or alkaline?

Hey folks...after burning some debris piles down (leaves, branches, clippings) I was wondering if the ashes left would be good to spread into the garden? Any thoughts?

Hey folks...pulling up the last of the tomatoes today and rototilling soil for next crops. Please let me know what the best growing veggies to plant in my area. Please list any that you have had success with. Thanks.

I am looking for a tasty yellow tomato to round out my garden. Zone 7 in Northern CA. Which ones would you suggest that are flavorfull and meaty? Thank you.

To protect them from the cold as it's early spring in Norcal foothills right now. Do I need to protect them from sun????? and newly transplanted? Thoughts

So, here is what I ended up with on first trip to the nursery: Yellow Pear, German Queen, Black Krim, Black Prince, Pink Brandywine, Red Beefsteak, Early Girl. I am thinking of putting in the ground today and maybe putting some black plastic garbage bags over the wire cages for extra...

Thanks all! Gold Country for you NorCal folks... Will look some of the suggested maters up and give em a try. I have plenty of room and lots of hungry mouths to feed, so the experiment begins. Finally decided to make a designated garden area where the dogs won't be the first ones...

California zones 7-9. Sorry. Reason I ask is that I was at a store last week and they had several different varieties. They had striped, black, orange, red, and yellow tomatoes. Just curious if some are all show and no flavor??? Any thoughts will help so I don't have to buy all, LOL.

Living out West in zones 7-9 and I'm looking for suggestions on which tomatoes to put in the garden this year. Here is what I am looking for: Large for sandwhiches, colorfull for presentation, and flavourfull without dressing them up. I have "big box" stores close by that have multiple...