Short Season Renee's Kitchen garden designs?

Has anybody tried to replicate these gardens plans by Renee's? I am going bigger next year and my garden will be just a bit bigger than the recommend size. I was considering trying out the plan as ...

Started by Disneynut1977 in Short Season Gardening 8 hours ago.

I need help with poppies! 1 Reply

I bought several packets of Renee's poppy seeds a year ago in the spring (spring 08). I planted a couple packets and they came up beautifully. I live in Connecticut by the way (zone 7). They shrive...

Started by Betsy Post in Problem Solving. Last reply by Disneynut1977 8 hours ago.

Climbing Vine orka

A friend gave me some orka seeds. She said they are japanese orka seeds. The vines are running so fast. No blossoms yet. My friend stated that the orka grows to be about 12-14 inches. Where can I f...

Started by Maggie Berrt-Fogle in New and Beginner Gardeners Jul 2.

Veggies for all seasons 1 Reply

Some veggies like cool weather and some warm but I have found that Bok Choy (Pak Choi) likes just about every season. We usually plant in spring and fall. The spring crop seems to thrive in the coo...

Started by Alan Bryce in Problem Solving. Last reply by Disneynut1977 Jun 30.

Bush French Filet Beans Rolande 2 Replies

I purchase these green beans and now wonder if they are a bush or pole bean. They look like they might be a pole bean will need to be staked up so they can have something climb up on. Can someone ...

Started by Janice Magor in Problem Solving. Last reply by Janice Magor Jun 28.

Cucumbers leaves look yellow. 1 Reply

We built a new bed just for cucumbers and I got soil from a local soil/bark outlet. It was "garden mix" with compost, manure, sand (1/3) and soil of 7.5 rating. I planted all of my cucumber seeds a...

Started by Barbara Jacobs in Problem Solving. Last reply by Beth Benjamin Jun 28.

What vegtables to grow when in Pasadena? 1 Reply

I just moved to the Pasadena area and although I've grown vegtables else where the seasons are different here. Do you know of a book or a listing of what to plant when in this region. Any help woul...

Started by jessica Secrest in Problem Solving. Last reply by Beth Benjamin Jun 28.

Gift ideas for gardeners 7 Replies

Okay it's holiday time and I would love to hear what is on your gardening gift wish list!

Started by Sarah in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by Daniel Jun 24.

Amazing results 28 Replies

I tried Apricot Blush zinnias this year and couldn't believe how well they grew and blossomed. The plants were over 4 feet tall and kept blooming from mid-summer through 2 light frosts. The colors ...

Started by joan dudley in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by Nellie Jun 18.

Hardy Outdoor Plants ... 2 Replies

I need some help choosing hardy outside plants for my flower beds and garden. We have no shade, and live in garden Zone #14, Modesto, California, which allows gardening all year. Temperatures have ...

Tagged: plants, outdoor, hardy

Started by Jim in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by Jim May 26.

Starting a Community Garden - Need your ideas! 2 Replies

I am now involved with a new community garden initiative in Camarillo. The group is just now getting organized and has the goal of getting the city, county and civic groups together to make a commu...

Started by Mike Taylor in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by Mike Taylor May 20.

Deer proof plants for Central California 10 Replies

I need a list of deer proof plants with as much color as possible. Any suggestions?

Started by Bonnie Bell in Problem Solving. Last reply by Kathy May 19.

Make a Seed Packet Marker 3 Replies

Renee's seed packets make excellent markers for seedlings because they are chock-full of information. To protect them from water damage, attach packets to wooden stakes by slitting the bottom of t...

Started by Sue, the Webmaster in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by Teri Schroeder May 10.

Bush Slicer Cucumber 3 Replies

I'm new to gardening., and have a question regarding the Bush Slicer Cucumber that I ordered from Renee's Garden. Hope someone can help. I planted 4 seeds in a 15" pot not expecting all of them to ...

Started by Melanie E. in New and Beginner Gardeners. Last reply by Melanie E. May 9.

School Garden Projects 2 Replies

I have taken on the task of school garden coordinator. I am a high school teacher in a very small school disrtict. I will be teaching a high school agro-ecology course as an elective, coordinating ...

Started by Sheri Hansen in Problem Solving. Last reply by Sheri Hansen May 6.

Sweetpeas in Baskets? 9 Replies

I love sweetpeas. However, I live in a condo community and have a very limited "sunny" area to utilitze for flowers. I have thought about putting sweetpeas in hanging baskets but have been able to ...

Tagged: sweetpeas, baskets, container

Started by BethanyAK in Problem Solving. Last reply by Marlene Lamond Apr 30.

Hardening tomatoes

I have been putting my tomato plants outside during the sunny part of the day to "harden". Some of the leaves have faded a bit. Have I hurt them? What do I do?

Started by Bea Rowe in New and Beginner Gardeners Apr 29.

The Great Sunflower Project 2 Replies

As we gardeners know, bees make the world go round. There is an exciting research project about wild and honey bees that you can participate in and get free sunflower seeds, too. Gardeners are obse...

Tagged: Bees, of, Life, Secret, The

Started by Sheri Hansen in Problem Solving. Last reply by Sheri Hansen Apr 25.

Children's projects 20 Replies

Hi all, I am looking for inspiration and motivation to do basic gardening projects with grandchildren, ages 3-10. Anyone have ideas that they would like to share? Starting now inside....using recy...

Started by Susan in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by Susan Elliott-Muchow Apr 24.

Companion Planting

I've been intrigued by the increasing reports of the benefits of companion planting (the concept of deliberate pairings of specific plants which help one another or repel, trap or decoy insect pest...

Started by Jojuan Cedergreen in Gardening Ideas and Tips Apr 15.