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Thanks for the "how to start a cutting" instructions. It will be a first for me as well.

I too am a seedaholic! I have been making my list from several of my favorite seed catalogs and have them ready too mail...more seeds I just have to have. I inventoried what I currently have and it took 12 pages (8x11 sheets) of paper. We do garden on a large scale, so hopefully I will use a lot...

My husbands families farm has been in the family since they came over from Germany. When we moved to Illinois 14 years ago we dug up some of his Great Grandmothers tiger daylilies and brought them with us. They are still going strong. I also have my Grandmothers Iris' too.

Nyboy, I would love a cutting to try. I can send you a PM with my address. Thank you, Christie

Thanks, I will keep investigating.

Has anyone tried growing figs in the cooler zones? In pots? If so, how large do they get and do they do well? I have been toying with the idea of trying the varieties from Baker Creek, but do not want to take on more than I can handle either. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Christie

Life has just been busy...arrival of child #6 in Sept 2013 pretty much had all my attention. But he is much more independent now almost 16 months and plenty of siblings to entertain him. Garden was pretty small last year and I didn't start any plants last year. So, really looking forward to...

Will the train be starting up again? Getting the gardening itch...even though it is 30 below with the windchill today!

msbear, I know I am a year late, but do you have any of the pumpkin seeds left? I would be interested in both varieties. Just let me know. Thanks, Christie

We did greenhouses first and now have bee hives too. I could'nt imagine going back to not having a greenhouse. We have 3 now and that truly is'nt enough space. You will love it! :watering I am a newbie beekeeper, but am really enjoying the learning process and watching the colony grow. :bee...

Thank you all so much for all your advice. You would have had a chuckle watching all of us out in the dark last night fighting the wind and cold trying to cover all my precious plants. We covered alot, but some just had to tough it out. Last I checked at 1 am it was 37...I did'nt wake up again...

OK...I know it is my own fault for planting early in unseasonable weather...but I could'nt help it! :idunno Now, they are saying anywhere from 28 to 32 from 1am till 8am Friday. :ep We have radish, lettuce, turnips, kholirabi, spinach, potatoes all up and doing great. Broccoli, cauliflower...

Rusty, Thank you for the tips. I will follow your directions and try again. Thanks, Christie :D

:tools yep, it is definately a bit out of the ordinary to be this far ahead here. My bleeding heart is in bloom right now. We have a huge jump on our gardening as well...just hope we don't get bit in the hinny!!! Happy Spring, Christie :watering

Rusty, How do you over winter your tubers? I have not had alot of experience with dahlias and my problems start after I dig them up. What is the best way to store them? Thanks, Christie :)

I don't know if I have just one! My husbands favorite are hollyhocks and I love yellow flowers...all of them! Lillies are one of my favorites, I love how they just keep producing more bulbs and more flowers every year. Creeping phlox is another, I have a huge patch of creeping phlox and it is...

We were hard at yesterday and today. We planted 2 long rows each of radish, turnip, rutabaga, parsnip, lettuce, and spinach seeds. We also planted 5 hilled long rows of yukon gold and purple potatoes. 8 broccoli plants, 4 cauliflower, 8 brussel sprouts, 12 collard greens, 8 purple cabbage, and...

ok, now I know you are asking for a pecan pie recipe, but I have a FANTASTIC pecan pie bars recipe...I don't like pecans and this is fabulous. I love it. ANd for those that don't like crust, this only has kind OF bottom crust but it is so good. It is very much like pecan pie. It is thick too...

Does pdsavage have the current offer up? If so, boy..I thought I was a seedaholic!!! I will have to look close at your list and see what I can't live without!!! Christie :tools

Thisle, Snow...We sure did'nt see much of that this winter. Believe me, i am not complaining!!! I would love to have some and I will be glad to wait for your snow to melt. Just let me know what I owe you. Thank you so much. Lesa, I have oregano in my herb garden too. It is already coming up...