Backyard Gardening Forums http://www.gardeningforums.net/ This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:10:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gardeningforums.net/images/misc/rss.jpg Backyard Gardening Forums http://www.gardeningforums.net/ Gardening Advice http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=403&goto=newpost Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:31:47 GMT I am constantly on the look out for new gardening ideas as i am always pottering around in my backyard. I have been a member of candis magazine... I am constantly on the look out for new gardening ideas as i am always pottering around in my backyard.

I have been a member of candis magazine for many years and over the last year they have been putting gardening tips on thier website, i always check on there at least once a month to see what the monthly column says. The advice given always comes in useful.

The web address is: www.candis.co.uk

Enjoy x ]]> General Gardening Olivia http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=403 when to pick carrots? http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=402&goto=newpost Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:30:32 GMT My carrots have been growing nicely since May. I'm a 1st time carrot planter so how do I know when to pick them? The tops of some are starting to poke up through the dirt.

-Matt. ]]> Edible Gardening MattO http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=402 Newbie Home Owner - Basic Questions http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=401&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:51:35 GMT Hello, I am new to owning a new home in Lakewood California in Los Angeles County. I have been in my new home now for one month, trying to figure... Hello,

I am new to owning a new home in Lakewood California in Los Angeles County. I have been in my new home now for one month, trying to figure out the best I can how to manage the yard and gardening. When I arrived many of the plants were turning brown and dried up. Now I am trying to figure out what certain plants are called and how often do I water them, and how do I keep them looking good.

I first started to water the plants and the grass twice a week for the first 2 weeks. When things continued to die, I now began to water a little every other night. Still things dont want to improve.

If you can name any of the plants / bushes I have, and you have any advice on how often and much I water them, techniques to keep them looking good, I would forever be in your debt.

Thanks,

Chris
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]]> General Gardening CJacksonLASD http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=401 A groundhog got to my zucchini http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=400&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:51:48 GMT My zucchini plant was pretty far along and even had small zucchini on it when the groundhog got to it. It ate a bunch of leaves and the little... My zucchini plant was pretty far along and even had small zucchini on it when the groundhog got to it. It ate a bunch of leaves and the little zucchini. It still has quite a few new flowers coming, do you think this plant will make it? The groundhog will not be back.

-Matt.





]]> Edible Gardening MattO http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=400 Broccoli/plenty of leaves no head? http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=399&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:02:52 GMT This is my first year to plant broccoli, I have nice plants of leaves, probably 12 to 14 inches across and 9 inches high but no broccoli heads are in... This is my first year to plant broccoli, I have nice plants of leaves, probably 12 to 14 inches across and 9 inches high but no broccoli heads are in the middle of the plants. Why is this? Also what is safe to use on the leaves they have some holes in them, I looked it up and it is an insect, although looking them over I didn't see any. Really hate to use a chemical! Thanks, Lisa ]]> Edible Gardening lisa http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=399 Container radish garden http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=398&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:28:17 GMT I planted some radish in my garden and they didn't even sprout for some reason. I have a grape crate and thought it would be perfect for a container to plant them in. After only a few days they're sprouting already. I've never had a container garden before.

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/...d781d6d2_b.jpg ]]> General Gardening MattO http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=398 Is this a pest on my pepper? http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=397&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:08:49 GMT I found this on my green bell pepper plant today. I didn't remove it until I find out if it's a problem or not. Anyone know?

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-Matt. ]]> General Gardening MattO http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=397 Needing a certain kind of shrub...please help! http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=395&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:39:02 GMT I live in Northeast TN and we have all four seasons of very different weather. Summers as hot as 99 degrees and winters as cold as 0. We have a... I live in Northeast TN and we have all four seasons of very different weather. Summers as hot as 99 degrees and winters as cold as 0. We have a pre-civil war log home with beautiful stonework for the foundation and the porch. The people that lived there before us spent a fortune on landscaping but never maintained it and it had grown up and was overtaking the house. So....we have pulled everything up and started fresh. I am not replacing everything just a few in the front and maybe a couple of things around the side but we don't want anything that is going to get too big because we want to show off the gorgeous stonework that is a contrast to the hand hewn logs.

I am NOT a gardener! I am excellent with four legs, hooves, fur, and a heartbeat but but not with plants. lol I have no green thumbs! So therefore I need something relatively easy. I also have five dogs and a three yr old so it needs to be tough.
As far as looks go I would like to have something that really pops and has alot of contrast. My neighbors have done well with the bamboo nandina, which I think I will use to get that pretty bright light green color but for the other I'm not so sure. I want something that is a deep burgandy or red color. I think someone mentioned the barberry but said it was hard to trim because of it sticking ya.
Last but not least I really don't want to spend a whole lot of money on this little makeover.
Does anyone have any suggestions? ]]> General Gardening brodysmomma http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=395 Green pepper leaves curling http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=394&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:47:45 GMT I noticed that some of the leaves on my green pepper plants want to curl up(sides in toward the center). It's mainly the lower leaves on the plant. Is this normal?

-Matt. ]]> Edible Gardening MattO http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=394 Wilting Lettuce? http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=392&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:47:02 GMT Hi all, I'm new to the forums, and I just started gardening out on my balcony (containers). This is my first time having my OWN garden (i.e., not at my parents house) and I'm also vegetarian -> turning vegan so I would love to have a big garden full of fresh veggies.

I had just recently repotted my veggies into bigger pots and noticed there were some dead/dry leaves (we had a cold spell for a few days), so after cleaning and repotting and arranging them out on the balcony i noticed some of them (almost half) wilted.

I have since put them in the shade and watered them and they seem to have spruced up 50% since I had last left them.

My question is: I get a lot of sunlight the majority of the day on the balcony now. With the shade being at the closest end of the fence. Should I keep lettuce in a naturally shady spot or does it need a lot of natural sunlight? It gets REALLY hot on my balcony mid July, so I don't want to chance doing anything wrong and killing it. This is my first experience with lettuce other than eating it.

The tomatoes, spinach, carrots and herbs are all doing well...
]]> Edible Gardening JasonOne http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=392 Growing broccoli... http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=391&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:44:28 GMT I have two broccoli plants in a tub that I do not think is big enough....the leaves are getting huge and I think they really should be in tubs of... I have two broccoli plants in a tub that I do not think is big enough....the leaves are getting huge and I think they really should be in tubs of their own. If I split them now will I kill them? Or should I just leave them and see how they go?

Thanks! ]]> General Gardening JasonOne http://www.gardeningforums.net/showthread.php?t=391