Missing casa blanc lillies

I just arrived at my home after being away for two weeks expectingmy thirty CasaBlanca Lilly bulbs to have started showing their leaves through the ground. Only five appeared after about eight years of successful bloom, this is a mystery to me.  Any…Continue

Started by Janet in Problem Solving Apr 15.

Problems With Potato Pots

Hello, I have grown potatoes in the ground for years.  Last year, due to a change in garden size, I bought two large-sized potato pots.  I followed the directions and planted them in maybe late April in Ohio.  By June I had filled the soil to the…Continue

Started by Caryn Lewis in Problem Solving Apr 15.

Sweet Peas 9 Replies

I have grown several colors of sweet peas.  Red, varigated, white, pinks and different shades of purple.  They have all grown, however, I am only getting the different shades of purple and nothing else.  Does anyone know why?Continue

Started by Mary Gadd in Problem Solving. Last reply by Barbara Rayment Apr 15.

zone 3? 1 Reply

 any zone 3 out there? we are few and far between. Continue

Started by dreamingofmygardens in Short Season Gardening. Last reply by Barbara Rayment Apr 15.

Straw Bale Gardening: What do you think?? 4 Replies

I've seen something on straw bale gardening and it looked interesting. I was wondering if anyone here has tried it and what were your experiences. I was thinking what a great mulch it would make at the end of the season. I am going to give it a try…Continue

Started by Cathy Thompson in Problem Solving. Last reply by Cathy Thompson Apr 12.

Farmer's Almanac or Seed Packet? 12 Replies

This is my first year planting from seed and I am very confused. The seed packets mention certain months, for example, my Oregon Giant & Sugar Snap peas say to start outdoors March-May. The Farmer's Almanac guide states January 22 - February 2…Continue

Started by Ana Castaneda in New and Beginner Gardeners. Last reply by Cathy Thompson Apr 12.

sweet potatoes and peanuts

Does anyone know of a source for organic sweet potatoes that can be shipped to California? Organic peanuts too?Continue

Started by jackie earnshaw in Problem Solving Mar 18.

Round robin?

Anyone in here do round robins for seeds? Years ago many of us seedaholics had a few seed/garden sites run through "groups" and we would trade and post ideas like blogs do now. we also did several round robins a year. does anyone  here do them…Continue

Started by dreamingofmygardens in Problem Solving Mar 17.

lavender oil????

I have tried to make lavender oil but nothing happens. I want to use it for aroma in the potpouri. Does anyone have a really good recipe? Lavender is everywhere now and I don't know how to use…Continue

Started by renee lucia in Canning and Preserving. Last reply by Sue, the Webmaster Sep 6, 2011.

Cheddar Scallion Drop Biscuits

Hi, Renee's Garden Community Garden - it's your friendly marketing assistant, Nellie. I have a delicious Cheddar Scallion Drop Biscuit recipe to share with you. This recipe is in honor of…Continue

Tags: recipes, cheese, cheddar, biscuits, scallions

Started by Nellie in Side Dishes Nov 17, 2010.

Mom's Tomato Salad

Mix up:Fresh tomatoesFresh basil and oreganoLots of fresh garlicSalt and PepperOlive OilContinue

Started by renee lucia in Salads and Salad Dressings Jul 27, 2010.

Lavender Shortbread - one of our most popular recipes

Lavender ShortbreadThese rich but not too sweet shortbread cookies have just a hint of sweet lavender fragrance and flavor. They are perfect to serve with tea, milk or lemonade. I make several…Continue

Started by Sue, the Webmaster in Desserts. Last reply by Amber Mancebo May 20, 2010.