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I planted black beans this year, never have before, and I'm wondering when to pick them. They are the kind to dry so do you keep them on the vine to dry or pick them now and let them dry?

I had a farmer tell me the other day that Sept. is best for spinach. He said you can almost have it through the winter if mulched well.

I use duck poo too, it's awesome! And mine wilt some during the day too. They are much better by night and early morning. Mulch helps a bunch!

So I'm really getting frustrated now with one rabbit eating ALL my green beans, night after night. Can anyone give me a sure way to get rid of a rabbit besides shooting it? Have thought of trapping it but looking for any other method that will work!!!

I use straw around everything and I think it works great. No weeds and I've never had things rot. I think it actually keeps things clean and safe from bugs.

I have some "found" lattice panels. They work great. I just have to get them started on the crawl and then they take over.

Yep, I'm with ya on the frustration. Went out this morning and all my green beans are gone!! I have my garden fenced in with lattice, but they get right thru the holes. Was trying to keep the garden from my ducks, but seems squirrels and rabbits have other plans!

I planted this way.....I think I read it in the book, "Companion Planting", to put cucumbers with corn so they can use the corn as a trellis. And then radishes next to the cucumbers to take some kind of bug away from the cucumber. We'll see if it all works!

I use fish emulsion too and boy it is nasty. But lately the duck poo water I use from my ducks isn't too lovely either. Should we keep posting about the nastiest garden smells ;-)

That is really nice! I keep propping up pieces of anything and everything to keep my ducks out of my garden until my hubby can get something built!

Thanks Pat!!! I'll give it a shot!

I croc garden too, but sometimes if I don't want to get too dirty I wear my rubber boots. I got some really cute ones, lime green, at Target this spring for $20. They are easy on and off too! Yes, funny post!

Has anyone started a lilac bush from a cutting? If so, how to? My neighbor just cut down a large lilac and I would love to put into my yard.

I have learned from past experience to pot mints, that way it doesn't take over my garden and I have it right by the backdoor where I can pick it quick and it smells good too!

I garden with ducks, or maybe without ducks now. I have fenced them out! But still use their great "poo" water (that sounds SO disgusting!).

Pretty sure its a mix of squirrels and a few ornery ducks ;-) Its all fenced in now!

I just realized my ducks are doing the same thing. I have barricaded and fenced just about everything now. I have a great pic from today where they sit on one side of the fence looking in......

HOPS? Does anyone know where to find or order the plants? Having a hard time locating. Thanks!

We've had too much rain also (Kansas). Welcome and good luck in your garden!

I have the same rain frustration. I have, since April, planted some things 3 times now. About the time I get a nice plant coming up, the rain takes it away. Looks dry now for awhile. I plan to plant again today. Good luck to you! It's never too late ;)