How Does Your Garden Grow?
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I grow tomatoes pretty much every year -- sometimes a struggle in San Francisco with our cool, foggy summers, but about every other year I get decent crop. But tomatoes are a bit finicky in other ways and are prone to a number of diseases, so what ailed yours may have nothing to do with water. I also grow herbs -- parsley, oregano,basil and sage at the moment. I also have some carrots and summer squash -- the latter being relatively pest-free as someone noted, and relatively idiot proof. In the winter (which here is only about 10-15 degrees colder than what we humorously call "summer") I always grow garlic -- also easy and idiot-proof -- and sometimes broccoli, spinach or cauliflower. Tried brussels sprouts last year without great luck -- they're trickier.
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SurSteven:
love2travel:
Is there any soil that doesn't have Miracle G** fertilizer in it? I bought 4 Earth B** planters and also want to make a raised bed for the veggies, and I don't really want to grow them in all of that fertilizer!? Can't seem to find any other brand without the fertilizer, except the one made from lobster shells May have to compost with coffee grounds from work! Any ideas for clean organic soil?
Am not so sure that plant food fertilizers are bad if you use them in the right amount for the particular plant Chemical pesticides can be harmful. There is a lot of controversy about them. Organics can be searched and studied online. Didn't many Native American Indians plant fish heads with corn kernels for natural fertilizer? Wish you luck on your gardening.
Thanks, I have the impression that Miracle Gro makes gigantic flowers and plants, I'm not sure that is so good for veggies, going to have to read up on it a bit. I have bought a couple of Earth Boxes and some other similar planters. Going to try to plant some veggies in doors as I have an extremely bright kitchen with a skylight now. Hope it will work. It's so hot out this summer, I think they will benefit from being indoors. My sister was just telling me how sweet homegrown peas taste. I might try some of those. Hope to get some tomatoes, grape tomatoes, peppers, peas, basil oregano, parsley, chives, mint, thyme, and a few other herbs. I know the lettuce will probably work well.
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Bruce M.:
I grow tomatoes pretty much every year -- sometimes a struggle in San Francisco with our cool, foggy summers, but about every other year I get decent crop. But tomatoes are a bit finicky in other ways and are prone to a number of diseases, so what ailed yours may have nothing to do with water. I also grow herbs -- parsley, oregano,basil and sage at the moment. I also have some carrots and summer squash -- the latter being relatively pest-free as someone noted, and relatively idiot proof. In the winter (which here is only about 10-15 degrees colder than what we humorously call "summer") I always grow garlic -- also easy and idiot-proof -- and sometimes broccoli, spinach or cauliflower. Tried brussels sprouts last year without great luck -- they're trickier.
That is true here too...as far as maybe every other year. Hopefully this will be a 2nd good year in a row. I've tried all kinds of veggies but like I said earlier...I think the only one that actually tastes better home grown are tomatoes. I used to do foot long cucs & string beans too. Those were always good. The cucs still tend to be a bit "limper" & I would just make bread & butter pickles out of them.
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love2travel:
SurSteven:
love2travel:
Is there any soil that doesn't have Miracle G** fertilizer in it? I bought 4 Earth B** planters and also want to make a raised bed for the veggies, and I don't really want to grow them in all of that fertilizer!? Can't seem to find any other brand without the fertilizer, except the one made from lobster shells May have to compost with coffee grounds from work! Any ideas for clean organic soil?
Am not so sure that plant food fertilizers are bad if you use them in the right amount for the particular plant Chemical pesticides can be harmful. There is a lot of controversy about them. Organics can be searched and studied online. Didn't many Native American Indians plant fish heads with corn kernels for natural fertilizer? Wish you luck on your gardening.
Thanks, I have the impression that Miracle Gro makes gigantic flowers and plants, I'm not sure that is so good for veggies, going to have to read up on it a bit. I have bought a couple of Earth Boxes and some other similar planters. Going to try to plant some veggies in doors as I have an extremely bright kitchen with a skylight now. Hope it will work. It's so hot out this summer, I think they will benefit from being indoors. My sister was just telling me how sweet homegrown peas taste. I might try some of those. Hope to get some tomatoes, grape tomatoes, peppers, peas, basil oregano, parsley, chives, mint, thyme, and a few other herbs. I know the lettuce will probably work well.
Are you putting your mint in a pot or container? My brother-in-law says it has gone crazy in his yard--long stringy viney things everywhere.
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Fan4-45years:
love2travel:
SurSteven:
love2travel:
Is there any soil that doesn't have Miracle G** fertilizer in it? I bought 4 Earth B** planters and also want to make a raised bed for the veggies, and I don't really want to grow them in all of that fertilizer!? Can't seem to find any other brand without the fertilizer, except the one made from lobster shells May have to compost with coffee grounds from work! Any ideas for clean organic soil?
Am not so sure that plant food fertilizers are bad if you use them in the right amount for the particular plant Chemical pesticides can be harmful. There is a lot of controversy about them. Organics can be searched and studied online. Didn't many Native American Indians plant fish heads with corn kernels for natural fertilizer? Wish you luck on your gardening.
Thanks, I have the impression that Miracle Gro makes gigantic flowers and plants, I'm not sure that is so good for veggies, going to have to read up on it a bit. I have bought a couple of Earth Boxes and some other similar planters. Going to try to plant some veggies in doors as I have an extremely bright kitchen with a skylight now. Hope it will work. It's so hot out this summer, I think they will benefit from being indoors. My sister was just telling me how sweet homegrown peas taste. I might try some of those. Hope to get some tomatoes, grape tomatoes, peppers, peas, basil oregano, parsley, chives, mint, thyme, and a few other herbs. I know the lettuce will probably work well.
Are you putting your mint in a pot or container? My brother-in-law says it has gone crazy in his yard--long stringy viney things everywhere.
I had mint planted in the ground, at my last house and it grows wild like a weed...lots of vines underground. It seems impossible to get rid of, and chokes out other plants. It's in a pot. I have some other herbs in pots for clipping and I have 4 large self watering boxes. Just found some blueberry bushes !! So I want to make a raised bed for them and dig down for adding good soil. Not sure what chemicals have been used in previous years. Going to look at garden stores soon!
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Sounds like you're going to have a lovely garden. Way to go! Please let us know if they grow well for you inside. That's a great idea.
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Fan4-45years:
Sounds like you're going to have a lovely garden. Way to go! Please let us know if they grow well for you inside. That's a great idea.
It's an experiment, but I'm thinking no weeds, in my kitchen easy to get at, won't get too hot and burned. The down side is that tomato plants have a distinct smell... I might have a problem with that... I'll let you know!
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Tomatoes indoors? I don't think that will work. I think they need the heat & full sunlight but let us all know what happens.
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oobu24:
Tomatoes indoors? I don't think that will work. I think they need the heat & full sunlight but let us all know what happens.
Maybe they will with your skylight and windows. Hope so.
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Fan4-45years:
oobu24:
Tomatoes indoors? I don't think that will work. I think they need the heat & full sunlight but let us all know what happens.
Maybe they will with your skylight and windows. Hope so.
I'm giving it a try, it's a patio window and has a skylight above it. I'm also leaving the A/C off. I might get a grow light. Went to Home Depot but the heavens opened up, so couldn't get out to the garden center! (who wants wet bags of soil in the car ) It's an experiment I'll let you know... I think the herbs will grow nicely and the ones I have so far seem to be good. The midges seem to get to the sweet basil when grown outdoors, so I'm definitely going to keep that indoors.
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Amazing how my black eyed & brown eyed susans spread this year! Planted pretty red cone flowers & giant marigolds.
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Talked to my younger brother on the phone tonight. He planted seeds in cups and has had them in the window for some time now. It's getting to be that time of year again. Does anybody have any plans, yet?
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Got my first rose of the year
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Can't wait to plate tomatoes!
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Can't Wait Until Any Godly Conscientious Volunteer From Washing Town D.C. Brings Me A Care Package Of Homegrown D 9 T.he H.oly C.ommunion. ps...Alcoholic Congressmen Are Welcome
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Purple mums? Blooming now? Beautiful. I think I need some beautiful in my yard. Some of my early bulbs are popping up...they are naturalized...kinda all over in one area by the birdbath.
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^ Old Photos...meant to be Spring inspiring.
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They are...just beautiful colors! I was thinking of some hanging baskets on a trellis of some kind to create a wall to block certain things and/or people.
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^ Those yellow ones are called "Straw Flowers" because they feel like dried straw to the touch. They originate from a very arid land. After they are rained on they will close up into a tight ball to preserve moisture.