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    The siding Thread... updated! (Pics 5/24 Finished the Front!!!!)

    The only thing that was keeping me out of the backyard was that I had to finish up the income taxes. I finally made it outside by 5:00. It was gorgeous! But then I realized that there were mosquitoes out too.
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    Finally solved chipper shredder problem!

    I have a McCullogh chipper shredder (http://www.amazon.com/Green-Culture-Electric-Chipper-Shredder/dp/B000BWGAJ2)that works great on small branches, but the opening at the top made it impossible to shred more than a handful of oak leaves at a time. I have a bazillion oak leaves, which are like...
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    lifespan of pine raised beds?

    Woo Hoo! I am going for it! Thanks Gazinga. This is going to be soooo much cheaper and easier than any alternative.
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    lifespan of pine raised beds?

    How many years am I likely to get from raised beds constructed of douglas fir 2" x 8"'s before they rot away? Using this material is so much cheaper than Trex or cedar.
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    Should I or shouldn't I?

    Better in the ground than continue to hold them with bare roots.
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    Ivy with blue flowers???

    AKA periwinkle.
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    What do you use for YOUR raised beds?

    I think stone raised beds would be wonderful. Due to the lack of available stone, I am thinking about concrete.
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    Gorgeous Zinnia! *NEW PICS, POST 1*

    Really pretty and unusual zinnia!
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    Grubby little black bugs

    Oh yeah, I've had black aphids too! Some people buy lady bugs to eat aphids. It doesn't make sense to buy lady bugs unless you have enough aphids for them to eat. Sounds like you might have plenty.
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    Parsley recipes wanted, also GINGER

    For basic, run of the mill, upset tummy, nothing beats a cup of ginger tea. I also saute garlic and ginger and then throw shrimp in the pan and saute until done, then sprinkle with a little seasoned salt. I also bake salmon in orange juice and soy sauce, with a little ginger, garlic and sesame...
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    Grubby little black bugs

    could they be flea beetles?
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    Newbie question......

    I think your plan is basically good! No, great! I would, however, mix in your existing soil with the rest of that stuff. You need the natural microorganisms from the soil to help decompose stuff. It will also extend your compost/manure mix. Just make sure you let it all sit at least 6 weeks...
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    New Here! Wanted to say hi!

    Welcome!
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    In the spirit of recycling, what garden project are you most proud of?

    That sounds like a good DH! Mine helped me today lay (more) slates in mortar around two sides of my chicken coop. No 'coons getting in there!
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    cinnamon basil

    I had some one summer and a friend was visiting with his Indonesian wife. She got very excited when she saw the cinnamon basil and said that's what they used in her country for cooking.
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    Herb party favors

    :lol: Beekissed, I told my DH, never again will I have 50+ people over! (They were almost all DH's extended family members) But I am already (secretly) thinking about maybe next year!:o (I must be insane)
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    ants... in the garden

    What about boric acid? I think it might work dry or wet. Before it became popular as a bug killer people used to use it as an eye wash, so I think it is pretty safe.
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    In the spirit of recycling, what garden project are you most proud of?

    Thanks karanleaf and blurose for the compliments. I am very proud of my rock garden. I had major callouses on my hands for a couple of months from all that.
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    New York

    long island here.
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    In the spirit of recycling, what garden project are you most proud of?

    Sorry, everyone, I don't think I posted that photo correctly. I don't know what I am doing wrong and DD is not here to help tech challenged mom. (Never mind! I got it!)
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