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I use the pool grade for my sunflowers and other flowers..I've not had any issues..My MIL also uses it and she has about 20 little biting dogs..lol she hasn't encountered any issues with the animals or plants..By all means, if you get the DE, use the food grade, for your own piece of...

I don't think it really matters..The food grade is more pure, made from fresh water, rather than salt...I don't think I use the food grade type..Mine works awesome and keeps them at bay...I also have a cat that finds herself getting into the bag or around the plants..she's not been effected by...

What about Gourds? I thought of growing them for my kids..they turn into awesome bird houses..

This cracked me up!! How funny..hehe

Diatomaceous Earth will keep those nasty bugs away! It's safe, wont harm animals or humans..They sell it at any pool supply dealer..it's very cheap too!

Marigolds will keep wabbits away too!

I'm going to try and help..I'm no expert so bare with me! LOL As far as the weeds, mulching is good..it should help keep the weeds down. Does your garden have hills? As far as bugs..head over to any pool supply business and pick up some Diatomaceous Earth "DE" this is the best stuff to...

Your welcome! Enjoy them...Yummy!!

Can't wait to see those pics! Umm I'm going to be creative and have the kids help. When the rain is over, we'll head into the yard and dig the area out..Not sure what all I'll plant around the sunflowers tho' A few sites suggested the Morning glories between the sunflowers, so the vines will...

Sending my hubs outside now to help along the compost! LOL

Oh YES eat those! They're completely safe!! http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Strawberry.html

So, I just got back from Home Depot and I bought every variety of sunflowers they had! LOL Going to make a sunflower house or something...

Whatever he is, he's SOOOO cute!! Do you have him now? Your right, the tent caterpillars are a bit fuzzy..Hmmm

Thanks! I never soaked mine..They seem to pop up pretty fast here...I'm actually buying some red ones today! Heading to Home Depot in about an hr! lol My moon-flowers will prolly take awhile to pop up tho' I'll try the soaking method tonight on the Morning Glory seeds, and see if there is any...

I was thinking the same...I looked it up and seen many similar Characteristics..I just wasn't sure..I remember these as a child and always destroying their nest..lol

Yes, the yellow flower is Cali poppy. Want to hear a funny story? Okay, somehow back in Feb. when I was germinating all my flowers and veggies, I mixed up the Cali poppy with carrots tray..So, I planted the carrots and well, they ended up being the poppies! LOL I was thinking wow, these carrots...

I'll introduce you guys to my beautiful family! My kids ages..12,10 and 7 Me after way to much coffee! I was preparing for work..the hrs call for about 10 cups that size..LOL My hubby and our Pit, "Damion" he's a total sweetie and LOVES his family... My life is pretty much hectic..with 3...

These are a few that I'm growing..I have really become quite fond of Marigolds and California Poppy..I love the flower of the Tiger plant but, don't really care for the foliage as much..Maybe because my cat has been trampling them..UGH! I'm on a mission for Morning Glories..I seen some...

Okay, I'm officially drooling over here! LOL

Wow 20 days?! And here I'm complaining of 3 days...I'm so sorry you guys are getting so much rain! We are receiving the rain from the front up North and some system in the Gulf...it's stalled over us and just dumping rain all over.. Has you garden suffered any damage?