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Okay - so if I don't hill my potatoes, then I won't get any? I see some website that say I can use mulch rather than soil. Would pinestraw work? I have lots and lots and lots of pinestraw.

I'm still pretty green at this gardening thing - I didn't realize that "hilling" potatoes was something I should do. My potatoes look great. They were planted about three-four weeks ago. The plants themselves are about a foot tall, three, fairly close together rows in a 3'x7' bed, not...

Good job! I can't wait to see it full of happy bees!

We're doing yellow, green and black tomatoes, yellow raspberries, purple potatoes, Jack-o-Lantern pumpkins and Indian corn.

We had bluebirds build a nest in my watering can I had hanging off the porch. They had babies even. Not a good place to build though. The cat had no problems at all. :(

I did 16 hours at first, then cut it back to 14 (an hour each at morning and night) then to 12 before moving outside.

Has anyone had any success with DE on ants?

I second Miss Daisy's opinion on the corn. Circles would be better for pollination too. Do you like okra? I think they're extremely easy to grow and produce LOTS. It's pretty hard to not succeed with summer squash too.

What cute decorations! I just know your girls are so proud! ;)

Greetings!

I put crushed oyster shell in the bottom of the hole, mixed in with a little dirt, when I planted mine. I'm sure egg shells could be used the same way.

Truly, there is nothing better than a home grown tomato. I hope you have better luck this year!!!

I would love to see their winter decor.

Very nice! I only see one problem... not enough room for tomatoes! :D

Oh what a pretty eggery. lol Love that word too! Please don't tell my girls about it though. They'll go on strike! :lol:

Yeah, the guy I talked to yesterday actually asked me questions about the location, what I wanted it to accomplish, growing conditions, etc. Like he actually CARED to sell me something that would do well and that I'd be pleased with. Would you believe that??? :lol:

I did some calling around yesterday and found a 6' one at a small, local, family owned nursery for $65.00. Lowe's tells me they'll get some in stock in a few more weeks, but the guy I talked to yesterday didn't know whether there would be any dynamites in the shipment or not. In looking...

Yay! :D it all looks so pretty!

Yes, I have all but talked myself into the dynamite crepe myrtle. Provided I find one that's not pinkish tinted but RED, it'll be perfect. Right height, easily shaped/controlled, should take the drought and heat extremely well, will bloom all summer, and will leave enough sunlight below that...

Wow - that's beautiful!