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MAJOR problem with brand new John Deere tractor
:mad: My mom bought a new JD probably less than 2 months ago. Since my husband wasn't working today and her mower was supposed to be greased he did that and took off the deck to see if it needed cleaned. That's more for her benefit because my dad used… More
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What Does Transplant Shock Look Like?
...th transplant shock? Also, should I keep the soil wet, wet, wet or just water every several days? I am new to gardening… More
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Rain gardens
... low. About 10 by 20. I would like to make a rain garden. I know I have to make a dry stream bed to the drain under the shed but a lot of water… More
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What's Happening to My Onions?
... difference from San Francisco. This has been one wet spring and my onions (red and white) are suffering. I put… More
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New to Pac. NW... planting schedule
...ing stupid ...but, I'm starting to plan my veggie garden for next year. I've chosen a spot for it that gets good sun exposure… More
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Adventures In Seed Starting
I wanted to try and start an indoor herb garden for my windowsill, so I bought seeds for basil, chives, and spearmint. I purchased some peat pot along with 'Seed Starting Mix'. I got a couple of small plastic saucers to hold them in. I filled the pots with the… More
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Playing possum
You may have seen the show on TV called Backyard Habitat... Within just the past month, our yard qualified and was certified by the NWF, (National Wildlife Federation) as an official backyard habitat, providing water, food, shelter, and a place to raise young... Got a nice certificate for framing and… More
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New Compost Pile Adding Chicken Poo
I'm making a compost pile for fall or next spring Now, Ive put a layer of 6" leaves, 4" old hay, cover with chicken poo (dried out and ready) 2", another layer of leaves for coverage (poo stinks Baaaad). this evening I will place a layer of News paper (Sunday… More
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Tulips in containers
...han normal cold snap and are back to our mild and wet temperatures. I think my entire garden thinks it's spring now! :eek: I can't do much… More
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How to plant Dahlias question
I just planted over 100 dahlias I plant them about a foot apart and most of them are dinner plate size about 5ft tall and need tied to keep them from falling over some are patio size and planted about 8 inches apart dahlias drink lots of water but don't… More
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Weather
...been to cold here in U.K to and wet to get on the garden,today its strong gusty winds and rain. Got a few things coming up in greenhouse. Spring has just started here the birds are nest building and hopefully we can look forward to a hot summer… More
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Bob's Garden Washington State
...estern half of the state, otherwise known as the "wet side". I'm in zone 8, with a fairly mild climate. My home is south of Seattle in the Puget Sound area. The rainy reputation Seattle has isn't as bad as they… More
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Crystal's Garden In New Zealand
Orginally from Georgia and a keen gardener I have moved and now I am on the North Island in New Zealand. The climate here in my part of the world is considered semi tropical, Zone 10 I am told. We moved from Hawkes Bay to Otane on Christmas Day 2005.… More
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strmywthr3's garden
... it would only stop raining. My yard is a sopping wet, muddy mess. yuck. my wintersown containers are sprouting. I've got over 200 containers out and still have a few more annuals to sow. More
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Old, wet fertilizer
I had some fertilizer (8-8-8) that apparently I have missed the last 2 seasons. It has been open (it was contained in a bucket), but moisture, apparently from the air, has gotten in to the bag, and the fertilizer is moist. It still smelled like fertilizer (a little). Do you… More
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A Wet Day
Here I am , after 3 inches of rain last night....going to play in the mud. More
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wet soil help!
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Free Garden Tool Giveaway!
... to sustainable living and topics such as organic gardening, natural health, green homes and renewable energy. They are currently offering a chance to win a set of 10 new gardening tools The winner will receive 5 large NRG PRO tools and 4 NRG… More
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How Wide is your Garden Beds, or Rows? Like Them?
Well my conclusions unless some of you can change my mind (easy to do). I've tried the Following; Containers; 5 gallon, * too small for me, * watering and care * and all the space around the bucket could have had something growing their? Raised Beds, 28"-30" wide, I have… More
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Radishes Gone Wrong
I planted some radishes in a raised bed garden. The seed pack said to keep them moist to avoid a "hot and woody" radish. Did that. The seed pack( and other books I've read) said to wait 20-30 days to harvest. Did that. But this is what I wound up… More
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What in the world is this...?!?!
...hey look like upside-down, hollow carrots, with a wet brown substance on them. Location: Chicago suburbs Light: Mostly shade Conditions: Damp I have searched all night for an answer, with no luck. Can anyone tell me what this is going to… More
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"Roots" long story about garden & love
This is a story I wrote for our Churches Newsletter it's long sorry about that but I thought some of you may like it. Shared Roots It was at a Friday afternoon wedding. My niece was getting married. Yes, Sandy & Alex, from this day forward, that means one more… More
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Garden Poems/Songs My Spider Song
...g Just a walkin' with some Raid!! "Get it soakin' wet. Gonna kill me a spider, just haven't found it yet... Just a walkin' with some Raid!! Spraying right… More
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Garden Stepping Stones
I've been thinking about garden accessories... I found some reasonably priced molds for stepping stones, planters and edging. The site is called History Stones You can make a lot and brighten up your garden for next to nothing, compared to how much they charge for stepping stones in the stores.… More
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I'm all wet
Let it rain. Today is a rain day. More
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