I have container grown geraniums, plus potted ones, that have been "held over" several years now. They summer outside, recieve DRASTIC "haircuts"...
Gardengater: WATCH the chemically treated (softened) well water! The softening agent is SALT and letting it "stand" won't help like it does with...
Laughing over the spelling: found it spelled both ways, opted for the wrong one? Anyway, thank you, Toni, will put the container they're in in the...
Botanical name of these beautiful silvery vines is "lotus bertholetti", common name is "Parrot's Beak". I have two that were purchased this late...
What a BEAUTIFUL garden, Sjoerd, and am glad you had such a productive one! Can see many hours of work there, you should be very PROUD!...
My heart goes out to you on the stings you recieved, am very glad you had no side effects from them! If the nasty critters have a nest you can...
Netty: the Swiss chard is very versatile, can be used in place of spinach in many recipes, especially in a quiche. When cutting, leave the very...
I'm not much on heirloom seeds, but bought a package of a winter variety called "Lakota" from Seeds of Change to try. Container was too heavy to...
Thank you for feedback all, am so GLAD to hear of good "bee sightings" in so many areas, have really been worried about them! Sjoerd: thank YOU...
I have a small flower bed on one side of front drive that contains an out-of-control Lambs Ear and a five-foot tall, LARGE Comfrey plant among...
Late as ALWAYS, but will still stick my 2 cents worth in. There are natural pills on the market (will find them in a health food store) produced...
You are so very welcomed, glad I could help a bit!
Sjoerd: think I have an answer for you on your little "blow in" plant, sure looks like Feverfew (listed as Martricaria capensis or Tanacetum...
Biita: what lovely flowers, and do agree the second picture is a fuschia that should do well for you. On the petunias: their seed is so FINE...
Emma: my heart goes out to you what with the weeds and all! If you're not up to tackling them this year, try growing a few things in containers...
Was 70 here in Casper yesterday, will be in the high 60's today, and by Thursday we'll be having 40 degree temps with SNOW! Wind's have been...
I've fought raising basil starts for several years, finally found an answer. About June 1st., I plant the seed outdoors in a large 5 gallon...
Constituents in comfrey are: Mucilage; allantoin (to 0.8%); tannic acid; resin; traces of alkaloids comprising consoilidine and...
Lovely "babies", Sjoerd! Am just getting ready to start mine, hope they do as well as yours! Great pictures: think I have to start using new...
Considering where you live, the birds just might be after Japanese beetle grubs that live in sod til it's time for them to immerge. A product...
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