^^ Yes. My neighbor lost two curly willow trees when Irene blew threw. I've never seen him look so relieved about losing trees (he use to be a landscaper). However, much to his dismay, the few branches that remained on the ground, after the decapitated trees were hauled away, re-rooted! Now, he...
My money is on the squirrels, sorry to say.
Do your plants look like any of the pictures on this blogs? -> http://www.backyardfarming.blogspot.com/2010/07/whodunnit.html
If so, squirrels are the culprits. Try spraying your plants down with diluted hot sauce. Just remember to reapply it after it...
looks a lot like the Candlelight Peppers that I grew last year. They were kinda hot & had a complex spicy after taste, but were still edible (made an excellent addition to a chili);
In the past, I have thought of a possible remedy for an overheated greenhouse, albeit a crazy idea. What about popping an air conditioner in there and only running it on the highest temp (I think ac's go up to 79 degrees F) during the hottest hours of the day? :hu
Now all I need is an actual...
I say let this woman come, live your life as you normally would. If she can't deal with it, then I guess this will be the one and only time you'll ever have to put up with her. Don't readjust your life to suit hers.
I have a bunch of daffodil bulbs to giveaway. I can only offer them to the first 10 people who post that they want them (just to be sure I have enough). Then I will give you my address, where you will send an SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope). It doesn't matter what size you send me (as...
According to the page in my Southern Exposure Seed Catalog, referencing Cold Season Gardening (pg 87):
(Key for the following items ~ Type - the lowest degree the plant can handle)
Broccoli - 28*F, Leaves may be able to handle 15*F, but heads are more sensitive.
Cabbage - 20*-25*F, If damaged by...
I had this problem a few years ago, however, things changed for the better after an acquaintance gave me a helpful sprig of advice. I was first told to start them inside early, which for me is early February, and not to baby them (that way only the fittest survive). Then, about two - three weeks...
Only a gardener would:
- see composting as an investment.
- attract bugs to their yard.
- chase a bunny out of their yard out of fear (...for their vegetables). I had to do this all season, and wound up feeling guilty about it later, They are just so quick and destructive to a patch of greens...
This revelation is really not ground breaking to me. Being a "20 something" (will be officially 21 tomorrow), I see what my generation consumes on a daily basis. Friends of mine are astonished at what's in my refrigerator, often warranting the "What the heck is that?!", or the ever popular "You...
I received my catalog from Peaceful Valley today. Although, my mail lady kinda mangled it. Well, at least the important stuff is still somewhat legible.