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  1. Jewels19

    Making Soil Acid

    I live in the woods basically, and we have tons of pine trees..I went and gathered a bunch of needles for my wildflower bed, to protect the seedlings from any frost..It was free!:P The needles added lot's of acid and my wildflowers are taking off...Peat moss is good too... Just a quick...
  2. Jewels19

    Hi everyone!

    Thanks guys for such a warm welcome:)
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    Sunflowers

    Thanks! Sunflowers are my favorite out of the annuals..They always know how to cheer you up!
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    Sunflowers

    I have my mini sunflowers growing in front of my Mammoths..it's very striking this way!:cool:
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    Droopy Tomatoes and a question about radishes

    Are your tomatoes supported well enough? What type are they? I have cherry tomatoes in a pot that droop as well...It's basically top heavy from the fruit/veggie whatever you want to call it...:P Could be the rain too causing the stems to "suck up" extra moisture...end results=drooping...
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    My Avocado Pipped! Uh, I Mean Sprouted!

    How exciting! Growing avocado is so much fun! If possible, give it tons of sunlight..it will thrive much better then being near indirect light;) Can't wait to see it's progress!
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    Do you support Caterpillars?

    I use to always freak out and mush the little things...but I find planting certain flowers in your gardens, will keep them away from any precious plants you may own..I brought this guy inside for my kids..we are watching him transform..I've been feeding him his host plant and some leaves off my...
  8. Jewels19

    Hi everyone!

    Thanks! I can't wait to see all the flowers and gardens here! Nothing beats a fresh cucumber while they're still plump in the morning...I have to grab them daily, because I rehab squirrels..I make their dish and enjoy mine..lol
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    Sunflowers

    Thanks hon! I'm in Florida. Currently we are getting tons of rain and our temps have cooled dramatically..The sunflowers seem to be enjoying it tho' I believe your babies should favor well..A bit of frost shouldn't hurt em' Maybe cover them if in doubt..When I started mine, we got an unexpected...
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    Lavender

    Lavender grows especially well in pots...use a well drained soil and add some Epsom salt to the mix..I use my compost pile for soil..Most of the store soils aren't really "potting soil" Lavender really enjoys lime too..
  11. Jewels19

    Sunflowers

    To my surprise, my mini sunflowers are blooming already..I was hoping they would reach another ft or so before their first bloom..My Mammoth's are doing well too. They are around 12 ft or so at 2 months of age..I feed them my pond water and just give them lot's of attention..here are some pics...
  12. Jewels19

    Hi everyone!

    I'm a new member and can't wait to meet ya'll! I found gardening very relaxing and rewarding..I have a sunflower garden, with several different species..I planted to many Giant morning glories and wow, are they everywhere! lol I pretty much have all sort of flowers..I also have a mini garden and...
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