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You think that's strange. Mixed into my bed of spaghetti squash and cushaw's I had a big old cucumber grow. Well I though it looked like one. Long, right circumference and a bit fuzzy. When I sliced it it looked, smelled and almost tasted like a cantaloupe. Whats that about? Did you save...

Welcome!! I have a sister up your way. g

I have 110 today here in Vista. It's just too hot!

I planted the whole squash. I actually have found that by leaving it in a plastic bag on my counter and forgetting about it for a while. ;) It sprouted on its own. I planted it and it grew vines about 6 to 8 inches then died. I am not sure what happened. I am in the process of trying...

My mother had a chayote that was planted next to her lemon tree on our patio. For years it grew up and in the branches. Giving us tons of squash. I tried to plant one this year and it withered and died. Any advice on it sun exposure or soil conditions?

I have the thick black barrel one. That turns end over end. I have had it for several years and never produced anything in it. I have a hard time opening and closing it. When it's full its heavy and hard to turn. I think if you were very diligent and cut everything up very small and...

Sorry, the only reason I asked was because of your avatar. There is a scene early in the movie with an Italian woman in a hat similar to yours. She is rubbing a baby chick on her cheek. Just stopping to smell the roses if you know what I mean. Anyways, your avatar reminds me of it. gina

Thanks Beavis, I read that too. I think thats why dehydrating is first on my list. lesa, have you ever seen the movie Under the Tuscan Sun? g

So my SIL lives on a piece of land that used to be part of an orchard. One that was planted by a San Diego Univ. Not sure which one. Anyways she has two of the most productive White Sapote trees on her property. She is always telling me I can pick as many as I like because her family won't...

I love fruit trees!!!

good for you!! sounds like you will have a nice fall variety. Beavis, do you plant for fall? If so, what and when? My garden is about due for an overhaul bit I am not sure what to put in. gina

:pop I am interested in hearing what people say. I have cuc's coming out of my ears right now.

All CFW are fine!!!! :P Sorry I had to. I tried to save those squash seeds for you Wifey, but they got moldy. I will try again. g

I just love the walkway. It always looks great. ;) What did you do with the flagstone? Did it go to the church with the Dichondra? And the arch is almost covered!!!! Whoo hooo!!!!! :thumbsup

They sound interesting. I will have to give them a try next year. g

Awww, anytime you guys are up around my way let me know. I could use all the gardening advice I can get an a visit would be nice as well!! :rainbow-sun g

:frow I use the scientific method!! I just keep throwing seeds in the bed until something grows!!! :tools I love the smileys over here!!! gina

I just found this. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-24-c.html g

Very good information!! Congrats on the squash Free!! g

Actually Vista has a lot of ocean influence as well. I am just north of the 78 and only about 8 miles from the coast. We usually have the morning fog until about 10 or 11 and then watch it rollback about 4pm. It's nice because cool days usually warm up and hot days cool of quick. compared to...