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  • Tulip Bulb Help Please!

    I am new to bulbs and I started by planting two different sets of late-blooming tulips bulbs (purchased from Walmart, so that may be my first mistake). I followed all instructions and planted last Nov. I am in NC and we have had plenty of cold for the bulbs to… More

  • Getting yellow leaves on Hibiscus. Normal?

    I often find yellow leaves on my potted hibiscus. Some days I don't, but other days I find a bunch. (I've been pulling them off.) Is this normal for a hibiscus? Is there anything I can do to prevent it? More

  • I may have killed 30 tulips ~ Help!

    Well... I'm somewhat new to my home. I'm now in the mountains of North Carolina (between zones 6B and 7A) and I came from Florida (zones 9B/10A). I knew very well what to plant in Florida and had much success... but this is a lot different. My soil is full… More

  • Whats a good Fern to get?

    ...started growing. One died off completly as it was getting too much sun, but the others are doing great. The new foliage is growing quick, and it looks greak, almost silver with the purple stems.… More

  • Seedlings dying

    ...purple ruffles and siam queen basil seeds, and am getting plenty of healthy seedlings. I have two big round grow lights on them, and they are in front of a south facing window, but a tree blocks the sun part of the day. The seedlings start healthy,… More

  • Do bulbs bloom the first year?

    ...Do bulbs bloom the first year? I'm thinking about getting some canna and dahlia. I'm in zone 8b (Florida). I don't really know how bulbs work. I know that I've heard dahlia and canna both can… More

  • Getting oriented????

    It seems I have become involved in gardenguides haphazardly. It was on 7/22/07 I became a member while in search for help in caring for caterpillars. I have met new friends, found invaluable info and even set up a blog. I don't know if this INTRODUCTIONS was to introduce yourself… More

  • Getting rid of all turf.

    ...of all grass in my front + back yards and replace with clover, flowers, shrubs, etc. I'm thinking I'd Roundup all the grass; wait a month, till the dead grass and then plant. Help! What do you think? Also, there's a gillion types of clover.… More

  • Hybiscus getting ready for the winter.

    I have planted hybiscus at my house for 5 years now. I have some that come back up every year and for some strange reason I can plant them on this one side of my house and they NEVER come back up. Now I have 3 tree and 8 plants.… More

  • Getting rid of Stinging Nettle?

    ...e from my planter. How do i get rid of it without getting stung by the mean bugger?! :mad: The last time i got stung I barely touched it. My fingure hurt most of the day. Hubby… More

  • Potting soil getting moldy

    ...ng soil. I was wondering if there's a good way to get rid of this? They're rather large pots, so I'd like to avoid re-potting them. The plants are chives and peppermint. Organic methods are preferred. More

  • Getting seeds out of cones?

    Hello, if I get my friend who lives near the redwoods to fetch me a few cones about this time, about what percent of the hand gathered seeds would germinate? Should my friend get both the green cones and the brown cones? When I get them, what is the best… More

  • Has anyone else had problems getting on since changing the message forum?

    Just wondering if anyone else had problems getting on here since they changed the message forum/ community forum? I have had teoubles for the jast few days getting on here!!! My usual way of getting on here, I could not until now, and had to go a different way!!! Just… More

  • Bulbs planted in spring?

    ...hat can be planted in the spring? I missed out on getting some spring bulbs planted back in the fall. More

  • How was your day today?

    ...e house, and grocery shopping too!! long day that started at 4:50 am. I love it when you get a… More

  • can you help identify?

    ...ught it was done for the year suddenly it bloomed with the most beautiful pink flowers! I have since dug it up… More

  • Mint and Coneflowers?

    ...g, but in the summer and fall, I have a hard time getting the weeds out. I just finished planting some purple coneflower seeds in that bed (we got them for free from the water company,… More

  • I Forgot To Water What Now?

    ...n for almost a week. Now my black eyed susans are getting "crunchy"… More

  • Another darn 'Wabbit' thread...

    ...L I wanted to plant a major garden... Many of the bulbs, rhizones and tender vegatation that will be going into an "L"… More

  • RR box

    ...re usually perinial ,, if interested give me a pm with your address and ill get you on the list.. More

  • Garlic trouble growing........

    ...ation be transferred to new growth? I've tried it with garlic from seed catalogs & didn't get anything but… More

  • Hello from Arkansas!

    ... a few container Jalapenos from last year and are getting ready to start my Big Jims soon! I… More

  • Planted onion sets

    ...f the beds.This is the 3rd year planting the beds with allot of compost and horse… More

  • Dutch Iris

    ...k the bulbs will be fine. Almost all of them were getting roots just sitting in… More

  • Don't know

    ... my daughter crazy because she likes order. I had started out with the intentions of a formal garden, (I had never gardened flowers before) somewhere over the years it… More

  • A few Iris and Day Lily Questions:

    ...I move my Day Lily's even if they have some green starting to emerge from the soil? I want to move them from where they are, which is right in the middle of where I am wanting to only have the wild rose bushes… More

  • adding bulbs to a bed that has some already

    ...he garage is cool enough? I'm in zone 6B and it's getting to the mid 80s still during the day. Also, when adding to a… More

  • Glenda and her alias' are at it again

    ... one named Glenda on this site worked out a trade with me last month about 3 weeks ago. I sent her 50+ bulbs of daffs, aliums, and grape hyacinths. She in turn… More

  • Getting ready to plant our trees.

    Very ambitious undertaking. More

  • Getting so excited!

    ...e are 3 of them! I been watching them and I think within a week it will flower, I am hoping anyways:) More

  • just started gardening

    ...d be greatly appreciated. The rose plants I wanna get are about… More

  • Started too early

    ...a and this year she wants to make lots more. So I started some tomatoes and peppers indoors. The problem is I started them too soon. I now have about 25 Roma, 25 Super Steak,… More

  • Who has projects started but not yet done??

    ...eed to add handrails, cover a crappy cement stoop with wooden steps and make new steps on the side of the porch (it's a wrap around) - a few pics for effect. So far… More

  • Started the main garden clean up

    ...f they can start budding, then maybe it`s time to get myself busy and get some work done. And work I did! All… More

  • Started fall feeding

    ...r the first time in years because we was over run with striped wingless chipbirds this summer. (striped wingless chipbirds = Chipmunks )Cleaned a disinfected the feeders today will fill them up Thursday. More

  • What have YOU started from seed this year??

    ...d great success with seeds so far in '09. We have started zinnias, cosmos,sunflowers and hollyhocks. I am going to study up and try to start some perennials.:D Oh yeah, I forgot the morning glories, moonflower vines, wild flowers and nasturtuims. Oh how I love to see a… More

  • Getting Started on the Cheap

    ...dent, money is definitely a factor. Any advice on getting started composting, and doing… More

  • New bulbs

    ...ent to Wal-Mart yesterday and they had bags of 25 bulbs (tulips and daffodils) for $5.00 I couldn't resist so I bought a bag of each (even though I was told spring would be the better time for this, I was just to anxious to getMore

  • Bulbs

    ... frost in a few weeks. I know squirrels eat tulip bulbs--will they eat other… More

  • Budding tulip bulbs

    ...rdening thing (and sorry for the double post). It started with a rose bush I got that is crazy. It grew last year like nuts without me doing much. So, when the bulbs became available, I bought some red and black tulips. My… More

  • Seeds started

    ... site today! I started some seeds inside for my vegetable garden. They are doing so well i am not sure they will last in the flat that I started them in until safe from the first frost! When do I need to move them… More

  • are chives started

    ...dnt find seeds either...so was wondering are they started from seeds?? ~C~ More

  • Help with bulbs please!

    ... bulbs and they look like long stalks (2-3 inces) with roots on both sides. You can see new little white growths on one… More

  • Bulbs that have to be taken up in the fall

    ...f curiousity, how does everyone keep track of the bulbs you have to take up in the fall? More

  • I couldnt help my self, started seeds

    .... He was not sick, he just needed some alone time with mom. I have been wanting to start my seed so bad and today there was just no reason not to. He has been asking to plant the seens since V… More

  • Getting Rid of Mint

    ... but my problem is not growing something -- it is getting rid of mint. When we bought this home (Highlands, N.C), MINT was growing on the side of an embankment -- we have tried a lot of things -- hand pulling it, cutting it… More

  • woodpecker getting a chewing

    i don`t think that this female rose brested grosbeak likes woodpecker`s More

  • Getting rid of sparrows

    [/size]:confused: Does anyone have an idea on getting rid of sparrows:mad: . I have taken down the houses and feeders.They are so bad they chase out all the other birds. They even attacked a hugh wood pecker drinking out of my pond. He has stayed around all winter. They dive… More

  • Getting Cucumbers to climb

    :( Can anyone tell me how to get cucumbers to climb? I'd appreciate the information. I am thinking the trellis needs to be on a slant? Help please!!:rolleyes: More

  • Getting Zuchinni Pollinated

    ...to pollinate? Is it behind the flower, inside the bulbous yellow part inside the flower, on top of the un-opened flower???? I have no clue. I've got lots of blooms and no fruit. :confused: More

  • Tomatos getting rotten spots!!! HELP!

    HELP! My tomatos are getting some kinda gross rot on them, right on the bottom of the tomato, I have found about 5 like this already! Does anyone know what this is and how to prevent it? More

  • Getting Married

    Dear Gardening Friends, A week from today is the big day for my Beloved and me. It's a busy, stressful time as many of you know from experience, so I am likely not to be around much. If you miss me, please take a moment to think good thoughts, pray… More

  • Getting red potatoes to sprout...

    ... before planting, I cut them and dust the cut end with Captan (spelling?) fungicide... It helps heal up… More

  • My tigridias have started to bloom!!!

    Went out today to put my veggies back in their- spots after moving them around to keep frost at bay if it happens- and low and behold I look over and there is a flower up and out!!! I planted these back in early June, did not know if they… More

  • Started some seeds today...

    ...t I have won first place at the local county fair with red ripe tomatoes several years in a row...… More

  • Gladiolus bulbs

    would like to have some to plant this year, if you have extra please let me know thanks More

  • Just planted some bulbs..

    This is my first time ever planting bulbs so here comes a silly question :0 . After I plant the bulbs, can I mulch over them? Or do I need to leave it bare? Allison More

  • Need Help getting rid of Tobacco Budworm...

    ...over. Last Spring...quite by accident, we started getting hummingbirds on our porch. They were enjoying our Petunias I had put in our 5 long porch railing planters. All the previous years, I had put Moss Rosses in… More

  • Just started

    ...rry, I was too tired when I registered to come up with something witty. haha) I'm a college student about to graduate from Oklahoma Christian University (Oklahoma City) in December with a bachelor's in Youth… More