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Too late to put these in the ground?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rita G. Dec 23, 2010.

Horse poop soil amendments...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Marsh Apr 4, 2010.

Amazed by Brussel Sprouts
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Nancy Clark Apr 8, 2010.

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Troy Meyers replied to Karen's discussion 'Naive about organic seeds'

I also do not understand this. So, did a quick google search for "benefits of organic seed" and one of the sites that came up was http://www.highmowingseeds.com/why-buy-organic-seeds.html Havent read it all yet, but this may…

Mar 25, 2011

Nutgrass in lawn

For some reason, our lawn has grown an over abundance of nutgrass. I know it's hard to get rid of and forgot when it the best time to treat it. Is now the best time or in the fall? Any product recommendations? I'd like to do some overseeding this fall too to quash out the stuff...

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Rita G. replied to Karen's discussion 'Too late to put these in the ground?'

I sat on the cold, cold ground on Tuesday and planted 80 daffodil and tulip bulbs. The soil was still very workable, so we'll see what happens come spring.

Dec 23, 2010

Rita G. replied to Karen's discussion 'Too late to put these in the ground?'

I've had luck planting some forgotten daffodil bulbs in January-February when a little Midwestern warm spell thawed the ground enough to get a spade in. They were a bit late and small the first year, but they took right off after that -…

Dec 16, 2010

Too late to put these in the ground?

I have some perennials and bulbs that I forgot to plant. I have tulip bulbs and of the plants... I have a Russian Sage, an Anise Hyssop, and a Foxglove. Until last weekend, I had left the plants in their original pots in our side yard and forgot about them. I brought them in our garage because I feared the cold temperatures were too much for them. All of them are still alive! So...now what??? Do I plant them...keep them inside...what????See More

Discussion posted by Karen Dec 2, 2010

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Nancy Clark replied to Karen's discussion 'Amazed by Brussel Sprouts'

The same thing happened to us! Amazing. My gardening book says to harvest when they are the size of marbles and to strip leaves above them as you pick, causing the plant to send out more branches and produce more stalks. It's my first time with…

Apr 8, 2010

Kevin Marsh replied to Karen's discussion 'Horse poop soil amendments...'

It needs to be composted first. http://www.piercecountycd.org/tip_compmanure_p.html

Apr 4, 2010

Horse poop soil amendments...

Okay...please resolve an argument in our household... Is it okay or not to put horse poop in our vegetable garden and ground it up in the soil to improve the soil for gardening this year? (If it is harmful, please provide specifics or references.) My husband says his grandmother did it and there was no problems, but I thought you need time for it to break down in the soil. Thank you.See More

Discussion posted by Karen Apr 4, 2010

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Amazed by Brussel Sprouts

Last year was my first for growing brussel sprouts. We weren't sure when they were ripe and never picked any of the sprouts. The plant grew taller and taller. At the end of the season, we did not remove the plant.. Now that it's March.......the plant is turning GREEN!!!! I didn't think these were perennials and can't believe this plant is coming back. I'm not sure what variety of brussel sprout that it is. Any advice???? Do I need to cut it back? (It's about 2 1/2 feet tall.) Do you…See More

Discussion posted by Karen Mar 26, 2010

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Pat Sullivan replied to Karen's discussion 'When to plant cool season crops?'

I have pea's and spinach planted but I will wait for the lettuce for a couple of weeks. It depends on the location of your garden how much cold it will stand. If you are at the bottom of a hill, the cool air pools more than hill top gardens.…

Mar 22, 2010

Jason Louis replied to Karen's discussion 'When to plant cool season crops?'

Well, according to the vegetable growing calendar, this is the time for lettuce and some other crops. I will be planting lettuce seeds directly into the ground as they dont appreciate being moved later on. This is my first year with a vegetable…

Aug 10, 2009

T replied to Karen's discussion 'When to plant cool season crops?'

I have peas sprouting up now, but they could be too early. I'd like to know what others do too

Aug 6, 2009

Discussions posted by Karen Aug 5, 2009

kctomato replied to Karen's discussion 'New tomato varieties.'

You might find them at a nursery like Family Tree or Soil Service. Otherwise you would have to go with seed and if you are in the KC area it's really kinda late to start seed. These are commercial types. They also possess resistance to a…

Apr 24, 2009

New tomato varieties.

I just heard about these new tomato varieties....Mountain Glory, Red Defender, Scarlet Red, and Security 28. They are supposed to taste great and be easy to grow. Has anyone had experience with these? Does anyone know where you can get them?

Discussion posted by Karen Apr 23, 2009

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Karen replied to A.Valentine's discussion 'Winter confusion'

Everything we covered survived...even the flowering daffidils! The plants that weren't covered weren't in bloom, but looked like they did fine. I'm still not sure if my efforts were necessary or not.

Mar 31, 2009