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Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Seed Catalogs to Order From?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:03:10 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Jung's Seeds':

Family owned and operated for over 100 years. Excellent customer service, prices are very reasonable. Money-back guarantee. Specialize in products for the Northern gardener, but carry products for all growing zones.

Best-Of List Item: Jung's Seeds

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:03:10 +0000

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Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Seed Catalogs to Order From?

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:38:45 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Willhite':

I have ordered here for several years and gotten the best prices and quick delivery each time. There are a few specialty items I have to find other places but the bulk of my garden seeds are from Willhite.

Best-Of List Item: Willhite

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:34:10 +0000

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How-To Question: Leaf rust on tomatoes!

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:48:41 +0000

frustrated! What can I do to prevent the rust or yellowing of leaves on my tomatoes that eventually kills my plants in mid summer? They begin so healthy but as summer goes on they begin to yellow lower and moves up plants!

Best-Of List Comment: What's the best place online to buy drip irrigation equipment?

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:32:02 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Drip irrigation supplies':

Used them for a couple of years. Nice selection of drip lines, sprinklers, T-tape. Easy to use and instructional videos on line.

Best-Of List Item: Drip irrigation supplies

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:32:02 +0000

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How-To Question: Organic Gardening

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:18:26 +0000

where can i find easy to understand information about organic gardening that explains what plants are best to plant next to others ~ and why?

How-To Question: Manure

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:00:39 +0000

I'm in the process of starting to grow my own vegetables. Raised bed is constructed and seeds bought ready to start growing next year 2012. Confused though over what type of manure to use as getting different responses. Can you help?!

Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Tomatoes to Grow

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:09:12 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Chocolate Cherry Tomato':

This year I planted yellow cherry tomatoes. But would love to try the chocolate cherry tomato next year. Perhaps we can exchange seeds this fall. This year I planted some cherokee tomatoes. They are tiny right now but will let you know how they mature if you are interested. they are heirloom.

Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Tomatoes to Grow

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:40:47 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Juliet Tomato':

SUPER-SWEET! Perfect for any summer salad. Better than any cherry tomato I have ever eaten. The shape is more oval than round. Lots of tomatoes are produced on one plant. You will have them all summer long to enjoy. These are a must in my garden.
This is kind of a silly topic, because different tomatoes serve for different purposes. For example, these tomatoes would be horrible on a burger.

Best-Of List Item: Juliet Tomato

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:40:47 +0000

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Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Tomatoes to Grow

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:32:58 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Brandywine Heirloom Tomato':

I hate these tomatoes. They are too acidic for me. They crack, are grossly misshapen, have way too much juice for slicing, and have a mushy texture. The flavor reminds me of the way my grandma's house smelled when she bottled tomato juice.

How-To Question: cucumbers

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:17:36 +0000

What to do for blight on cucumer plants?

Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Seed Catalogs to Order From?

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:53:43 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Territorial Seed Company':

Their squash, melon and bean seeds have a high germination rate except for cannellinis - I've ordered & planted the seed the last 2 years and *none* of them ever germinated! Also, their sampler packets tend to have a lot fewer seeds than I expected; in some cases, not even enough to get successful pollination.
I also find them to be rather expensive, but I do love their selection and will keep trying the unusual varieties.

How-To Answer: Growing Mint

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:44:43 +0000

A mixture of bagged compost and soil will ensure a huge crop of Mint.
I have to keep it under control as it grows so fast.

How-To Question: killing tree roots

Wed, 11 May 2011 22:00:04 +0000

what is the most successful way of eliminating tree roots organically?

Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Tomatoes to Grow

Mon, 02 May 2011 20:03:15 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Big Rainbow Tomato':

i have had a good turn out with my big rainbow tomatos and they taste great.

How-To Answer: Growing Mint

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:33:28 +0000

Here's our mint growing article but it says "moderately rich, moist, slightly acidic soil".

I'm in Connecticut and it definitely grows like weeds here (literally, all around my deck) so I haven't done too much personal research into it.

How-To Question: Growing Mint

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:09:47 +0000

What kind of soil does Mint grow best in? When I lived in Pennsylvania, it grew SO WELL, we couldn't kill it when we tried. But in Minnesota, I'm having a tough time trying to keep it for one season! Any suggestions are welcome! (I know the snow has to melt first!!HA!)

How-To Question: rotating crops / conditions / lighting

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:44:29 +0000

I am pretty new to serious gardening. Last year I had great luck with some plants and want to know what to plant there this year that will do well in the same conditions and will not attract bugs that will decimate the crop - and if possible that will not need the same nutrients that the prior crop took.

I planted Tomatoes, broccoli, bush beans, eggplant, peppers, chard, arugula, potatoes,kale, leeks and garlic all with good results.

obviously I have already got garlic sprouting 4 inches out of the ground, but in the other cases where do I plant things this year?

I am hoping to plant: Tomatoes, broccoli, pole and bush beans, eggplant, peppers, chard, arugula, potatoes, zucchini, patty pan squash, winter squash(spahetti, acorn, butternut, delicata), onions, carrots, beets, peas, cukes, kale, bock choy, tatsoy, leeks, basil,lettuce, cucumbers, and spinach

some of these I tried last year with NO LUCK

I know my question really needs a lot of input but I am hoping an old pro can take some pity on me

my email is cesaera@juno.com

How-To Answer: Vegetable Garden Mapping

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:42:24 +0000

Not that I know of, we've talked about developing one but didn't have the time to get it done for this planting season.

How-To Question: Vegetable Garden Mapping

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:54:22 +0000

Is there an app offered that helps map a garden with the vegys I have chosen? Not just info on spacing etc. I need to know what to plant next to what and help mapping this.

Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Tomatoes to Grow

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:26:13 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Tomato Tree':

I have planted 4 this year , we'll just see what happens

How-To Answer: soil for raised beds

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:31:53 +0000

It depends where you live. I am in Central TX and have a Gardenville company who sells great organic soils and compost. Try research your area for local organic nurseries they will know who has it if they don't.

How-To Answer: Fertilizing

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:29:20 +0000

Thanks, I guess you can not overdo with compost? I do that too, just was not sure how often.

How-To Question: soil for raised beds

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:31:45 +0000

where can I find weed free soil for my raised beds?

Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Tomatoes to Grow

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:51:56 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Sun Gold Tomato':

Sweet and prolific. Great for snacking in the garden and for salads and stir fries.

Best-Of List Item: Sun Gold Tomato

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:51:55 +0000

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Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Seed Catalogs to Order From?

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:49:04 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Ontario Seed Company':

Non GMO availability, organic natural seeds available. Beautiful pictures and format of catalogue. Easy to read & lots of information!

Best-Of List Item: Ontario Seed Company

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:49:04 +0000

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How-To Question: Manure

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:41:48 +0000

I used approximately 120 cu ft of compost,peat and humus to my raised garden. Then I mixed in cow manure, but all I had was 1/3 of unused manure from last years planting. Is that enough fertilizer for my 3/5/8 box. Thanks.

Ed

How-To Answer: Does pet urine ruin soil?

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:20:58 +0000

Ideally, for composting, you want to use manure and urine from an animal that doesn't eat meat products. Livestock is good. Dogs and other carnivores are bad, because they can carry bad bacterias.
I think the raised bed is the best idea for the area you are talking about.

How-To Answer: Fertilizing

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:14:19 +0000

I use well rotted manure to fertilize before I plant. Through the growing season I side dress my garden with manure. I also make my own manure and compost tea. When my garden, I use raised beds, is dry I water with the manure or compost tea. HTH

How-To Question: Lemon Trees

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:52:18 +0000

The leaves on my lemon trees go black and sticky, wirh this I notice white fly and ants, how do I control this, I tried a lot of Insecitides already without success.

How-To Answer: Wire worms

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:49:15 +0000

I haven't dealt with it myself but here a nice discussion on it:
Wire Worms

How-To Question: Wire worms

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:54:42 +0000

What can be done in order to control wire worms from destroying potatoes?

How-To Question: Fertilizing

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:01:07 +0000

When the advise says fertilize, is it enough to use liquid compost tea like Garrett Juice? i want to be as organic as possible, so following instruction I use diluted Garrett Juice for fertilization ( as a foliage spray and soil addition) but i am not sure if i should add more compost or some other fertilizers?

Best-Of List Item: John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:50:42 +0000

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Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Seed Catalogs to Order From?

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:50:42 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds':

Good amount of variety

How-To Answer: root crop storage

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:54:23 +0000

The book Preserving Food without Freezing or Canning helped me out a lot.

They have several methods for storing root vegetables. One is to keep them in the basement in a container filled with sand, another is to cover them with newspapers. All in all it seems a cool, dark place will work well.

How-To Answer: worm bins

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:22:41 +0000

I've heard good things about worm bins.

This seems to be a good article on making your own.
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/04/how-to_make_a_wormbin.html

How-To Question: root crop storage

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:36:29 +0000

looking for a good way to store root crops without a root cellar

How-To Question: worm bins

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:30:11 +0000

thinking about starting a worm bin --is it worth it ? any tips ?

Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Seed Catalogs to Order From?

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:18:56 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds':

best seeds for their price!

Best-Of List Comment: What are the Best Tomatoes to Grow

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:05:23 +0000

For the Best-Of List Item'Mama Mia':

It is a paste tomato that tastes as good as slicing tomatoes.