tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post3585726941951657761..comments2024-02-13T18:26:00.586-08:00Comments on Family, Faith, and Fridays: How Does Your Garden Grow?Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-49951795094805185882012-05-03T08:06:19.544-07:002012-05-03T08:06:19.544-07:00I have had problems with squash borers (larva eat ...I have had problems with squash borers (larva eat the stem from inside out near soil contact points) and found that allowing the plants to root at multiple points along the vine lets at least part of the vine to survive. I am going to try netting & row covers this year & see what success I can have. Good luck! :)The Full Circle Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12403649649532270246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-71219505062832334822012-04-27T20:01:50.061-07:002012-04-27T20:01:50.061-07:00We are still prepping the garden and can't pla...We are still prepping the garden and can't plant yet. I wish we could be in full on garden mode like you guys!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524820435515551056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-73218757526136056482012-04-27T07:55:30.626-07:002012-04-27T07:55:30.626-07:00Look up herbs and flowers as well. I know that mar...Look up herbs and flowers as well. I know that marigolds keep certain bugs out and the gardener at Lowes told me the same goes for certain herb plants. Not sure which herbs though, I went with what I use and then what smelled the best, lavender and peppermint.If I find out I will let you know.janet rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081530364866742860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-5496176419706621182012-04-27T07:52:48.823-07:002012-04-27T07:52:48.823-07:00I know what you mean about the stove. I have done ...I know what you mean about the stove. I have done hot water canning but for me the pressure canner is so much easier. We will get a time for June when the produce starts coming in.janet rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081530364866742860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-4888708744936508962012-04-26T13:25:17.330-07:002012-04-26T13:25:17.330-07:00I do love the container gardening...especially the...I do love the container gardening...especially the cucumbers! Unfortunately, the backyward is a downhill slope, so if you are not careful the kids will end up in the swamp! Oh, and there's the little problem of the crazy swearing golfers across the way! ;) Man, there are some SERIOUS players out there!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-80111769937463523332012-04-26T13:23:03.424-07:002012-04-26T13:23:03.424-07:00OK, I am going to try tomatoes again in a few week...OK, I am going to try tomatoes again in a few weeks!<br />Checking out the pepper spray...thanks!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-66259789482488804002012-04-26T13:22:18.883-07:002012-04-26T13:22:18.883-07:00That's funny! I wish!That's funny! I wish!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-11144035717408204382012-04-26T13:21:54.429-07:002012-04-26T13:21:54.429-07:00I have some bread recipes for you!!! I would love...I have some bread recipes for you!!! I would love for you to teach us to pressure can, I have been afraid to blow up our kitchen so have been just doing hot water canning and praying we don't crack the flat top stove!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-68589254099552916342012-04-26T04:21:47.397-07:002012-04-26T04:21:47.397-07:00Your garden is further along than mine I have only...Your garden is further along than mine I have only planted potatoes this year:( We live in a rented place too makes gardening harder doesn't it. Although it looks like you got a great backyard:) minus the garden eating deer:(The Adventurerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129815174861478639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-19718651558660442302012-04-25T18:16:44.567-07:002012-04-25T18:16:44.567-07:00Tomatoes do the best if you plant two plants in on...Tomatoes do the best if you plant two plants in one hole, (the same with peppers). They give more support and seem stronger. Also I have had the best luck planted in a flower garden next to the house. <br />As far as the bug problem. Google gardening with no pesticides. Jalepeno pepper spray works great to get rid of most bugs.<br />If that is a new garden you may need to add manure to give it more nutrition.<br />Keep trying...luckily you have a long growing season.twinsmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997680145604918021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-58858200546650663402012-04-25T11:24:24.424-07:002012-04-25T11:24:24.424-07:00Lol I almost thought the dream garden was your &qu...Lol I almost thought the dream garden was your "after" photo. I was going to plant some tomatoes this year but figured since our yard is small and the kids run wild out there they most likely would not last...lolKelly Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01219513557014959841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-49006836663590204542012-04-25T08:01:25.521-07:002012-04-25T08:01:25.521-07:00Gardening is a pure joy in our lives during the su...Gardening is a pure joy in our lives during the summer. We have a large garden and have added on new vegetables each year. This year the new experiment is spaghetti squash. I have never cooked it before but it came highly recommended so I will give it a go. We also added asparagus in our flower garden. We move plants around to see which ones grow better in different locations. We have a deer problem as well and have added a 6'stockade around our apple trees to help save them. Always a new challenge but well worth it, deep in December when you open a jar of fresh green beans or tomatoes for chili. My mother-in-law taught me to can and we can everything in sight now. Want to learn? I would love to teach anyone listening (or reading). Keep on trying the garden it is well worth it, I love going to the grocery store in the summer and only buying meat and dairy. My next challenge is homemade bread that is tasty. Any suggestions?janet rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081530364866742860noreply@blogger.com