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Peach trees curling disease. What can I do?
what could I do to save my peach tree? It has the curling disease. The leaves are pink and curled. I try to remove as many as possible (not into compost, of course). Is there anything else to do? i have read, too late, that one could put vinegar on the buds. I will plant more garlic under the tree.
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RE: spring Home Grown Food Summit
@Marjory Wildcraft Had a question about the summit. Will there be any discussions for or about far north (or Very cold climates, anywhere) gardening? Would love to see information start being shared more in that area. There is lots for warmer climates and even for hot climates. But not much out there for those of us in…
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Missouri Potting Soil Fire
This was not something I had ever worried about until I read this article last night. One of the bags of potting soil I got from Walmart last year did have a lot of wood chips in it. And I know compost piles heat up, but it never occurred to me that my flowerpots might spontaneously combust! Fair Grove Fire Protection…
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A place to discuss your working garden design
What is your working crop plan now? We are trying to start a group out here in Michigan to help each other with gardening, such as starting seedlings, canning, fermentation, helping with the gardens, etc. We are also helping the poor learn how to garden. I rent, but I have four 8’x4’ garden beds in a local community…
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Planting by the moon
Planting by the Moon (botanicalinterests.com) Do you plant by the moon?
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flowers in a garden
12 Best Flowers To Grow In The Vegetable Garden (ruralsprout.com)
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Growing in cold weather or early spring
This will work to protect plants if you don't have a greenhouse. Of course, really cold weather it will not work as well. I can do this in my zone 5. My friend used it in zone 4. Photo from gardenweb
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Check this Out!
I found this on Next Door this morning. There was a conversation about home gardens and this link has inspired some gardeners in our area. In this area in the Pacific Northwest we even have an agricultural University campus and they are offering seeds and other things for starting a garden. https://www.foodhero.org/growthis
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Trellising plants - Tomatoes
Blight is a huge growing issue in my area and tomatoes that are grown vertically or in containers have less issues. From what I have read the blight virus settles in the soil so when it rains any dirt or wet soil hits the plant and blight can begin to set in. Trellising the plant, keeping the lower branches trimmed off and…
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Trellising - Summer squash
Trellising summer squash will save you room and is great for the urban gardener and renter. It also helps me control insects, especially the borers, and spot those small Zucchini that seem to grow one foot in an evening. Here's a link on how to prune them if you stake or trellis them. How to Prune & Stake Zucchini - Huge…
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Moles in the garden.
A friend asked me, what he could do against moles. Anything nature friendly. No poison. I checked my notes and found two solutions: put elder twigs in all the molehills; put garlic cloves into molehills. Has anyone tired any of these? Any other ideas?
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Garden Tips February 2023
For me, it's almost garden time. My outdoor planting time, if I follow the last frost date, is May15. I start cool weather crops earlier and peas go in the ground March 15th. Indoor gardening never stops. Here is a link with some different money saving tips. 23 Insanely Clever Gardening Ideas on Low Budget…
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Fact or Fiction
Your garden is never “done” – thinking that it is will only lead to missed opportunities and frustration. Do you agree or disagree? I think a garden grows with you as you learn. It will constantly change, which is a good thing.
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Seed Viability _ how long do seeds last
Thats a great question. It all depends on seed variety and storage. Seeds have been taken from soil and proven to be centuries old and some will still sprout. Thye have also been removed from pyramid and germinate. So, I test my older seeds before I toss them. And I never truly toss them. They either get sprinkled on a…
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gardening articles
There are many great articles here. Microclimates · Permaculture Women Magazine
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Tulip Festival
I got an email today about Baker Creek's upcoming Tulip Festival. I wish I lived close enough to make it a day trip. If you do, I'm sure it will be fantastic. It is free but you do need do buy a parking pass.…
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Hydroponics
Hydroponics is another form of gardening that many people use. I am one. (But of course I do most forms of gardening, lol) Who has done hydroponics and what works for you? If you have not what questions do you have?
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Which gourds have you grown?
I want to grow some gourds this spring that I'll be able to use as scoops and for other things. Are there any gourds you've grown in the past that you've had success with? And if so which company did you order them from? I'd love to hear your thoughts, thanks.😊
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What did you Learn from you Garden in 2022?
In the past I this post with all kinds of things about new plants, successes and failures, but unforntately due to my dad’s health challenges I did not learn specific things like that. What I did learn is how much my garden is my center and how much I missed by not having the time to be in it much last year. I am hoping to…
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What New Plants Are You Planning on Growing in 2023
My Botanical Interest catalog came the other day and I ended up ordering seeds for next spring – Rocky Arugula/Wild Rocket; Windsor Fava Beans; Georgia Southern Collards; Umami Asian Blend; Edible Beauties Flower Mix; Fairy Meadow Flower Mix and Jewel Blend Nasturtium. What new plants are you planning on growing in 2023?
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Ways to enclose my garden
I had so many problems with my garden in 20. that I hope I have come up with a solution for my garden. Man made footprints, digging in my garden, poisoned soil needing replacement, more digging in other parts of the garden. Digging through the wire mesh. Are there ways to enclose a garden? The thought came to me while I…
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What new plants are you planning on trying in 2022?
One of my annual traditions was to cut back my roses the week between Christmas and New Year's but found out that in my location it is best to do it in the hot Summer. So, this year I am going to work on my plan for starting seeds and like last year I am adding new seeds. Some of the new seeds I am going to try…
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My 2022 Gardening Plans
Judson got me thinking about my 2022 Gardening Plans - some of my seedlings survived the critters and windstorm last year and are doing well. Today I started both some new seeds and some seeds I tried last Fall (that for whatever reason did not make it). I am really excited to see how the Belaris Broccoli does, right now…
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Research Garden and what happened
This year I decided to have two signs-one for the north side and one for the east side. On the North side where I planted carrots, the carrots poked about 1 inch through one day and the next morning someone had walked all over them. This adult continues to walk all over the north garden. I just found cat pee and drawing in…
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Free plants!
Its that time of year in NW Pa. People are cleaning out their gardens or downsizing and free curbside plants are everywhere. I saw a listing today on one of the plant sites and picked up peonies, daylillies and rose of sharon. The rose of sharon I will pot up and sell. Peonies I will pot and keep half of them and give away…
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What are new plants are you trying in 2021
Last year every time I went to try to start my cool weather crops we ended up with a heatwave, so I will be attempting to start them in the next couple of days and so far some of the new things I am planning are: Different kinds of beets; Chijimisai (greens); Vibrant Ultra Violet Mustard; Japanese Giant Red Mustard; Black…
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Favorite Seasons
My two favorite seasons are Spring & Fall. Spring is when the days start to get longer and plants that have been dormant come alive! To me Daffodils are the epitome symbol of Spring. Fall is when you get to plant some of my favorite vegetables and my roses do well in Fall. What is your favorite Season(s)?
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Clay soil remediation: I need some gardening advice....
Hey everybody! So, I have a long bed in my gardening that currently has weeds and raspberry plants in it. I want to turn it into a huge potato patch but the soil is all clay. Any sugestions on how to improve it enough to grow a ton of potatoes? Thank you in advance!
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Survival Garden plan for tropics / Puerto Rico
OK I was hoping for some feedback here. I am building the below plan for my landscaper to assist me in setting up my gardening plan. I referenced a lot of Marjory & David the Good in putting this together, particularly David's newest S FL Survival Gardening book. FYI we get about 80in rain a year (seemingly more than S FL)…
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Congee a breakfast that will hopefully sustain me this spring
Congee is something I've only recently heard about. And I'm hoping it has the staying power to fill me up as I'm working out on the property burning so many calories. I have a ton of inflammation in my system I'm trying to get rid of. So my preferred breakfast of avocado toast will have to go. I'm not in a position to…
