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Question about zucchini
Posted by Kim Kimura last Thursday
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Kim KimuraUpdated 9 minutes ago Thank you everyone!
Blight?
Posted by Kim Kimura 11 minutes ago
Kim KimuraI have several tomato plants that are well established, quite bushy and have started to set fruit. The lower leaves are yellowing, but from what I’ve been told, the yellowing is not abnormal, so I haven't worried too much about it....
New Garden
Posted by john balog 3 hours ago
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john balogUpdated 16 minutes ago Thanks.. its a vertical planter made from 5 inch PVC. Currently growing strawberries. In the fall it will be lettuce
Tomato & cuke garden issue & POLE bean issue too!
Posted by nickjoseph(5 Milwaukee, WI) 17 hours ago
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nickjoseph(5 Milwaukee, WI)Updated 16 minutes ago Nobody? Help someone? Thanks.
How do you support your Brussels Sprouts?
Posted by kathyb912_in (5a/5b, Central IN) 58 minutes ago
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gumby_ct(CT it says Z5)Updated 19 minutes ago I have used large tomato cages, they are not good for tomatoes but for BS, eggplant, or peppers they work fine. Stake them also if you wish but if you use a large cage that shouldn't be needed. I use jute twine in the garden as it...
Separating sugar snap peas that have vined together
Posted by shoegaze99 1 hour ago
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shoegaze99Updated 48 minutes ago THANK YOU BOTH! I'm really glad I asked first, because I was strongly considering just going out there and doing it. They are not staked and supported by twine and, I suppose, each other. Now I'll just cross my fingers and hope fo...
How do my corn look?
Posted by Nash Stanton last Saturday
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wayne_5 zone 6a Central IndianaUpdated 55 minutes ago I say that the patch is planted too thickly.
Help! I think my plants are sick :(
Posted by Gueysh Art May 22, 2015
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Gueysh ArtUpdated 2 hours ago I am thinking on getting tarps to hang to shield off sun heat from the sun? Have any suggestions on plant houses or tarps?
Sweet Potato Slips
Posted by ilodato(6b) 21 hours ago
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eciton(zone 7)Updated 2 hours ago Mine made roots way before sprouts this year. Dunno if its age of potato or not that determines it. They produced sprouts eventually and those are in yhr garden now. I'd say give it time
Anyone using a broadfork?
Posted by elisa_z5 May 14, 2015
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eciton(zone 7)Updated 2 hours ago Here's mine 22" wide 4 tine along with 18" "sharpshooter" spade with sched 40 pipe handle. That bugger can really break down deep into our clay
Garden is finally done, I think.....
Posted by kjameswv 16 hours ago
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kathyb912_in (5a/5b, Central IN)Updated 3 hours ago I'm pretty sure the OP means the building/planting part is done. It looks great! The fence around it is very sharp and the mulch makes it look very tidy. How do you get inside to work? I assume there are gates somewhere? I don't s...
Mildew on red clover
Posted by maplegarden172(7a) 3 hours ago
maplegarden172(7a)I use clover for cover crop and in between plots. I have some that I let grow. It's about 12" high. I noticed powdery mildew on it. I researched it and it is not uncommon with the weather I have been having. My question, that...
What ate my Swiss Chard, Broccoli and Lettuce?
Posted by bart1(6/7 Northern VA) April 26, 2015
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maplegarden172(7a)Updated 3 hours ago I have problems with groundhogs. I have witnessed them eating my spinach, lettuces, broccoli and strawberries. I trap them but it is hard to keep up since we have an overabundance of groundhogs. I have an electric fence around my ...
Thinning out these pepper and okra plants?
Posted by jethrobodeen1581 Yesterday
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raspistillUpdated 4 hours ago DE can be applied to subdue the infestation, then rinsed off with a hose. My point is that it is harmless to humans and your veggies. To each his own. To the OP, DE is an excellent choice for pest control. Just use it when you nee...
Our backyard garden
Posted by greenenvy22 16 hours ago
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littlemonkeys3(5a)Updated 5 hours ago Lots of work, good job.
Potato variety
Posted by Gardener at Element 112 Yesterday
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dave_f1 SC, USDA Zone 8a(7b)Updated 5 hours ago That could be a difficult one to hunt down. Not sure if it's available in the US. What do you find special about it? Are you making a collection?
Those in cooler zones, how is the garden coming along?
Posted by littlemonkeys3(5a) last Wednesday
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littlemonkeys3(5a)Updated 6 hours ago It's 4 celcius (39 f) right now so it's a good thing I left the garden covered all weekend. Supposed to get down to 5 c tonight and then should be decent for the rest of the week. So hopefully on Tuesday I can get my cucumbers p...
Help! What's Wrong with my Cukes?
Posted by Tiffany 16 hours ago
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10aUpdated 13 hours ago Ahhh, Lesson learned. Yep. Hardening off really should be described as about a TWO week process. I did the same thing myself this year with some of my peppers and I've been growing them for over 12 years...lol Should be fine t...
Shot-Gun Bonide Repels-All-sprayed on vegetables
Posted by pheecreation Yesterday
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10aUpdated 13 hours ago Agree with all the advice given. Rule of thumb---- IDENTIFY pest FIRST, then treat with the least invasive(humans to bacteria alike) method on upwards. Example: Aphids....... Research Integrated Pest Management(biocontrol) Squish...
What is this that I found on my cucumber plant???
Posted by Kristina Frey last Wednesday
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10aUpdated 13 hours ago + on Bt Totally organic, available anywhere, VERY target specific, cheap! Kevin
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