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  1. Jewels19

    Sunflowers

    I just looked up a pic for one.. they're stunning! Please post pics when they bloom! I got a pack of dwarf "Incredible" mix...I like how they only reach 20" and have a whopper of a bloom! I'm going to sow them today, rain or not! LOL Says on the package, they are wonderful for pots and patios..
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    Sunflowers

    Thanks hon! They sure do know how to cheer one up! Mine are all bending this way and that way..trying to find the sun! Poor sunflowers:(
  3. Jewels19

    Do you support Caterpillars?

    Yea, my eyes were starting to go googly trying to find the species.. That caterpillar is pretty tho'
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    Latest Square Foot Garden Pics

    That's a beautiful garden! I like the raised bed/box type..Very nice!
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    Do you support Caterpillars?

    I researched caterpillars, no luck finding the species of your avatar. Looks like it will become a moth?
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    Hi everyone!

    Thanks! We are going on 3 days of non-stop rain here in FL. It's about to drive me insane! Last night, we had some extraordinary winds from out of nowhere..According to the news, we'll be dealing with this for the remaining of the week..At least we are out of drought tho'
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    Sunflowers

    Oh wow! I will have to look for some seeds! I don't think I've ever seen any around here tho'..Is this one that needs to be ordered? I have to agree, the flower really does look "mythical" very nice indeed..
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    what else can I plant in containers

    I have some cucumbers in my container and they are flowering today..Make sure to post some pics of those melons as they sprawl!
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    Rose 'GrandPrize', today was a nice display!

    Oh my...I'm green with envy! Spectacular display!! The whole flower bed looks just wonderful!
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    Update on Soybean's Garden

    Those veggies look awesome! Container gardening is fun huh?! Broccoli is something I can't grow here in Florida now..When it gets to hot the plant just dies...I'll be growing it during our winter tho' I hear they love frosty type weather..
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    Got My New Brackets!

    Isn't that the truth! I wont be doing any gardening myself today..due to "life" *sighs* Our hot water heater went so extra money towards any garden supplies has gone out the door and got lost..LOL
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    Got My New Brackets!

    Can't wait to see some pictures!
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    Hi everyone!

    It's a chilly here but feels SO good! I was wondering if Winter was back! I know how you feel too about wanting the rain to stop..It's still raining here in my town. I just keep reminding myself how I dislike dragging the water-hose and sprinklers around! lol
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    what else can I plant in containers

    Wow! I seen the pics but didn't realize you had melons.. It can be done..if you need the space, then growing them in containers wouldn't be a good idea..I can't wait to see your containers flourish!
  15. Jewels19

    Need some advice on Moonflowers

    Thanks! Well darn, I planted the seeds last night...I guess I can move the trellis before they germinate. This is my first yr growing MG's they really take off! I have a bird-bath and a old stump covered in them..To bad the MF's don't vine as well:(
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    what else can I plant in containers

    Container gardening is really fun and a great way to save space too. You can grow just about anything that doesn't vine like pumpkin/watermelon...I have an awesome book on container gardening...If you like carrots, those are easily grown and you can pile them in! Here is a pic of my book..came...
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    Need some advice on Moonflowers

    Thanks for the advice:) Hmmm I hope they climb the trellis, it was costly! lol
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    Hi everyone!

    I live in sunny Florida:cool: Well, it's not so sunny here lately..we are having a lot of rain..it's the good kind tho' light, steady and so far 48 hrs now...lol I'll def. check out your link, thanks!
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    egg shells for fertilizer

    I take my egg shells and sprinkle them around the base of my veggies and fruit...the plants love it! banana's are good too! Just take the peel and toss around the plant...
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    Need some advice on Moonflowers

    While at Home Depot tonight, I picked up a large trellis and pack of Moonflower seeds...I grow Morning Glories with no effort at all..I was curious tho' does anyone know if the plants "need" to be planted where the moon actually sits? Also, can I trim the vines w/o stopping the production of new...
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