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Just a thought - a new refrigerator might be more energy efficient than the old and save you $$ in the long run. As much as I hate to junk something that should be fixable. I think the hair drying idea is great - must remember, must remember, must remember...

Thanks! This is very helpful. I didn't realize the thick stalks were probably male plants, though that makes sense. Duh! In fact. I'm not sure I know how many males vs. females I have in that garden. I'll have to remember to notice this season. I may transplant that little volunteer away from...

Wow. I am thrilled for you and your enthusiasm is so infectious! Congratulations and I wish you many years of bliss there. Be well.

Are the "weed" asparagus that grow from the seeds automatically female? Or as productive? I've got a couple of those around the bed and I'm wondering if they will just become more asparagus to harvest or will they be not worth it? They aren't in the way...well one could get in the way if I let...

OK, I'm stumped. I've never heard about digging out the female plants. Can someone explain why? I planted my asparagus in the deep trench, back breaking, wait-two-years-method and have had reasonable harvests in my zone 5b/6a garden. But we are asparagus hounds and would love triple the yield. I...

I'm not sure I could tell the difference either. I plant French marigold seedlings throughout my veg gardens every year because of their size and color. They look so pretty, attract beneficial insects, and act as a trap plant for slugs and other ughs. I heard that some industrial chicken growers...

I ordered some Epazote seed from Johnny's in Maine and have started some. I bought some dried from Penzey's and it seems to make a difference. We'll see about growing some...life is an experiment!

As an experiment, I water cured 20 lbs of fresh green olives I ordered from a grove California. After about 5 weeks in water, I put them in a brine with garlic and spices. No canning or processing required - they keep in the refrigerator up to a year. The olives are simply awesome and this fall...

Sigh...my asparagus bed is still covered with more than a foot of snow. But even the old, woody spears that get too tall can be made into asparagus soup but I always leave a enough ferns to grow to nourish my roots for next year. They are pretty and I use them as a background planting in a...

Hi NYBoy - I think epimediums are woodland plants - no bulb, rhizome or tuber that I know of. I only know it as epimedium but I've seen it called some oddball names such as 'Horny Goat Weed',' Rowdy Lamb Herb,' 'Randy Beef Grass', (do I detect a trend here?) as well as 'Barrenwort,' 'Bishop's...

I would have loved to live in Ireland. I've never seen such glorious green and loved the hedgerows of wild fuchsia. Amazing! But I only have visited a couple times.

I'm trying to remember when mine bloom. I think late April and May, generally 2-4 weeks. They are low growing, depending on the cultivar. The flowers, though small, are enchanting. Darrel Probst from here in Massachusetts, is a recognized collector and expert. He has written several articles on...

What about epimedium? The spring flowers are like tiny orchids in many different hues and the plants are tough as nails. Make a nice lush low mound when not blooming and I think mine get a red blush on their leaves in the cooler/cold months. I don't do a thing to them ever and they are thriving...

I'm new here but couldn't resist commenting on this issue. I frequently forget to bring reusable bags into the grocery and for awhile used one of those bags that squish into it's own little carrying pouch and the whole thing fit into my purse (can't remember the brand name). That worked great...

Hi - I'm new to TEG but I love growing tomatoes! What about Moskvich? It's an heirloom, 60 day rated and 4-6 oz. Grows well in my Massachusetts veg garden.