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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

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...

Hello, i thought I would check here first, before I buy from a seed company. Does anyone have any Jerusilum articokes(sunchokes) tubers they would like to sell? I could also trade for seeds. I have a ridiculously huge seed collection. I am wanting to plant the sunchokes for our bees! :bee...

I harvested my first batch of rhubarb today. I have a delicious smelling easy rhubarb dessert baking in the oven as I type. I will let you know how good it is in a little while and post the recipe too. I would live some more good rhubarb recipes if anyone has any. Thanks, Christie :D

This will be the first week in ....well I don't remember when...that it is not suposed to rain. We have had soooo much rain, some things have done super in the garden and some things not so good. They are calling for rain on Sunday and Monday, but things may dry out some by then!!!! My lettuce...

Looking for any kind of bush green bean for fall garden so need short season varieties. Blue lake bush or roma II are good ones, but will try any. I have almost any kind of veggie seeds that I can trade, so if your looking for something special let me know. I am wanting approx. 4 seed packages...

I have gone herb crazy and just can't seem to get enough...I love to rub & sniff!!! This is what I have so far... Lemon balm Common sage Pineapple sage Greek Oregano Italian oregano French Tarragon Mammoth dill Lavender Chives Lemon Verbena Sweet Basil Lemon Basil Cinnamon basil Rosemarry...

I have my little greenhouse full naturally and everything is doing fabulous. Last night temp lows were suposed to be 36...decided to tough it out and see how they would do... I got no sleep, was up every hour checking the remote thermostat..all was good till 4:15 am I checked it and it said 33...

Is it good? How do you fix it? Is it hard to grow? It looks interesting and sounds like it might be good. I have never had it. Christie :D

I just have a few... Thank you all for all your help and tips, so far...I will be asking lots more questions and needing lots more advice. I am having lots of fun too! Christie :watering

Any affordable places out there to buy plastic (reusable) nursery pots of all different sizes? I have found a few sources that run between .15 - .45 per pot depending on size. ( I don't need anything over 1 gallon size either!) Ideally looking for 1 quart size to 3 quart size. New or used...

I have seedlings that were started in the peet pellet jiffy trays. When do they need to be put into larger pots? How long can they continue to thrive in the peat pellet? Thanks, Christie :)

Now, I have mostly heirloom seeds that are being used for the garden this year. I would like to save seed from as much as possible. What can I plant and save seeds from that will not cross-polinate? I know there are 3 different genus families of squash, you can plant one from each family and...

I have a few questions for those of you that raise raspberries. I would like to get some yellow and some red raspberries. Do you need at least 2 of each variety to produce berries ? Are the everbearing red raspberries a good choice? Do they need planted in full sun? If bought as plants, how...

Last year we had a nice little crop of sweetcorn and the raccoons just destroyed it. We never caught them in the act, but they sure ate well. :rant We did set live traps and naturally they avoided them. Any other ways to prevent them. We do have a dog and birds that free range, so don't really...

are their certain plants that are proven to prevent certain bugs on the garden or for certain plants? If so, could you list what ones and what they do for the garden? Maybe how many in ratio to # of garden plants that need to be planted to be effective? I have heard petunias, marigolds - not...

Well, I have jumped in with both feet. I have tons of seeds (I tend to do things big when I start something!) I just filled 144 holes. Figured I would start with some flowers and herbs, if they actually grow...I will start some peppers and tomatos in the next few weeks. I will let you know how...

Last year we were given some heritage tomato plants, from a friend, but he could'nt remember its name, he has a nursery and saves seeds from all over the world. Naturally, not being a experienced gardener, I never thought to save seeds or take photos. Here is a basic description, I have not...

I am a novice gardener. We usually buy seeds and started plants for our garden and plant them directly in the ground around late May. If I were to start seeds in the house, when should I start them for them to be decent size to transplant outside around the end of May? My husband bought me a...