Recent content by Iowamom

When you plant later, the ground is warmer and germination occurs faster. It may work out just perfect for you to plant now. :) I just planted a bunch more corn myself, but I am in a warmer zone.

I had no problem finding peat. We have bought huge bags at WalMart and Home Depot.

As long as you are picking them small and tender (don't let them get longer than your hand) you can grate the whole thing up. Since you planted 10 plants, you definitely can pick them small - you are going to be swimming in squash! I have two plants - one just started producing and has 1...

Hi, I made three raised beds and used Mel's mix for my garden. We did vermiculite, peat, and compost. But I used more compost than the other two ingredients because it is the cheapest. I recalled seeing that Mel said if you couldn't do 1/3 of each to err on the side of more compost. So...

Hi, I am new to gardening and decided to try square foot gardening b/c I hear horror stories of how gardens get away from people and the intensive work involved in prepping the garden, weeding, etc. So far, it has been incredibly easy. (btw, I live in the country in Iowa - have great soil and...