Container gardening planting vegetables with flowers 3 Replies

Has anyone tried planting flowers with vegetables in containers yet?  I'm doing it this year and I'll send pictures (if successful-smile)

Started by Donna L. Vaughn-Goady in Container and Small Space Gardeners. Last reply by Juliana Beth Jul 28.

Daikon

First time growing this. anyone know when to harvest? The leaves are huge and growing everywhere.(Japanese big white radish)

Started by renee lucia in New and Beginner Gardeners Jul 27.

easy raised beds

There is a picture on the website of a edible front lawn. There are 3 or so raised beds. I always wanted to make raised beds but have no idea how to do it. Anyone have a really easy recipe for raised…

Tagged: beds, raised

Started by renee lucia in Problem Solving Jul 27.

Tapering Off

What does tapering off mean?

Started by Kimberly Pavone in New and Beginner Gardeners Jul 27.

Cheap Little Greenhouse? 1 Reply

I want a green house but have limited funds available for the project.  Any good ideas, suggestions, photos of yours?

Tagged: greenhouses

Started by Catherine Galloway in Problem Solving. Last reply by Nellie Jul 26.

Vegetables that grow in the shade? 6 Replies

I have a very shady back yard but want to grow a vegetable garden. Are there any vegetables that grow in the shade?

Tagged: Shade Vegetables

Started by Mary J in Problem Solving. Last reply by Nellie Jul 26.

Watermelon

My watermelon is going crazy this year.  Do I need to prune after the last melon to encourage better fruit growth or just leave it? Any tips would be appreciated.

Started by Kimberly Pavone in Problem Solving Jul 26.

Zone 8 - Central California ... 3 Replies

    Does anyone else garden in Zone 8? We just moved, and now we are in a different zone than before. We used to be in Zone 14, and now are in Zone 8.    I'm hoping to find someone with experience gr…

Started by Jim in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by Jim Jul 24.

Plant Problems 1 Reply

Hello I have a problem with my tomato plants, the bottom leaves are turning yellow, does any one knows how to fix it?

Started by Juliana Beth in Problem Solving. Last reply by Sue, the Webmaster Jul 15.

Three sisters garden- minus a lot of the corn 1 Reply

After spending a lot of time forming the mounds  and dedicating a huge part of my vegetable garden to the Three Sisters Garden of corn, beans and pumpkins...only one corn plant has come up in each mo…

Tagged: starting, seed, sisters, three

Started by Katherine Haradon in Problem Solving. Last reply by Beth Benjamin Jun 28.

Grubs 3 Replies

I'm pretty sure that I have discovered grubs in my veggie bed.  The bugs are small, white, worm-like, and fast-moving.   I've read on-line about some ways to kill them but thought I would ask if anyo…

Started by Rachel Skoog in Problem Solving. Last reply by Juliana Beth May 26.

Companion Planting 17 Replies

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 pests)…

Started by Jojuan Cedergreen in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by nusha May 25.

cosmos how to grow from seed? 3 Replies

We live in north  central Kentucky. Last spring in mid May I planted a bunch (maybe 100 ) of Cosmos seeds and I only had 2 or 3 flowers grow. I planted Sunflower seeds that I purchased from Renee's a…

Tagged: cosmos

Started by Mike in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by lillie May 21.

Starting Lettuce 4 Replies

This is my first year growing veggies from seed.  Is it too early to put out lettuce seeds?  I live in zone 4 and our no frost date is June 5.  I'm growing Renee's garden babies container lettuce and…

Started by Rachel Skoog in New and Beginner Gardeners. Last reply by Rachel Skoog Apr 28.

A great place to start looking for help in your state... 2 Replies

I am a Certified Master Gardener, and proud of it. The MG program is in all 50 states, is run out of the land-grant Universities in each state, and most states have programs in every county. Master G…

Tagged: information, help, gardener, master

Started by Mike Taylor in New and Beginner Gardeners. Last reply by janis mcadon Apr 24.

specific lettuce recommendation 1 Reply

we have heavy clay soil and instead of doing a lot of soil amendment  found a variety that does very well here - "Merveille De Quatre Saisons".But I'd like to add some variety. Has anyone grown this…

Started by FranKgee in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by Patricia Larenas Apr 11.

Composting 6 Replies

I need help! My compost is starting to smell like rotting garbage that's been sitting in the sun. I've added soil, mulch, and veggie scraps but it doesn't smell too good. What am I doing wrong?

Started by rizngfenix in New and Beginner Gardeners. Last reply by Ariel Gottlieb Mar 29.

Amazing results 29 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 (b…

Started by joan dudley in Gardening Ideas and Tips. Last reply by Greg Mazur Mar 7.

Anyone else in 9B/10-ish areas? 1 Reply

I had some issues last year (crowding and low production) and I'm doing things more by the book this year (I'm not the best at following instructions it seems ;) ).  I have raised beds a la SFG as we…

Started by Shellie in New and Beginner Gardeners. Last reply by Gene Feb 19.

So, how about recipes for all this stuff we grew? 8 Replies

I would like to suggest a thread for recipes for all the garden bounty we have. we've talked a lot about growing it, now what do we do with it? Cooks! I am just a gardener, and I need your help! Can…

Started by Mike Taylor in Problem Solving. Last reply by Sue, the Webmaster Jan 25.

Mom's Tomato Salad

Mix up:Fresh tomatoesFresh basil and oreganoLots of fresh garlicSalt and PepperOlive Oil

Started by renee lucia in Salads and Salad Dressings Jul 27.

Lavender Shortbread - one of our most popular recipes 10 Replies

Lavender Shortbread These rich but not too sweet shortbread cookies have just a hint of sweet lavender fragrance and flavor. They are perfect to serve with tea, milk or lemonade. I make several batc…

Started by Sue, the Webmaster in Desserts. Last reply by Amber Mancebo May 20.

Wilted Chard - Salad or Sidedish? 2 Replies

I have had so much chard, and it has last for so long (like all year), that Mary has had plenty of chances to experiment with it. The hot tip - Wilted chard with caramelized onions & garlic. I th…

Tagged: dish, side, salad, chard, wilted

Started by Mike Taylor in Side Dishes. Last reply by Mike Taylor May 2.

Spring Vegetable Garden

This past week I planted more seeds:-- spinach (several varieties)-- mustard greens-- Chinese cabbage-- beets-- turnips-- cilantro-- red radishes-- kaleAlso planted lots of peppers:-- Sante Fe Grande…

Tagged: greens, spring, garden, vegetable

Started by Jim in Appetizers and Finger Food Apr 6.