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The Skeleton Key
Hi, I am new to this blog, but had to let Renee and friends what i saw while watching a movie recently.
I was watching a movie with Kate Hudson called Skeleton Key. I think it was about half way through and there was a scene where they…
ContinuePosted by Sheila Boyles on November 17, 2011 at 7:12pm
Radishes are Cool
Posted by Patsy Bell Hobson on November 16, 2011 at 11:36am
More peas please
Good evening! It was finally hot today in Kent, WA. The snow peas and bush peas are doing well. We've been harvesting about 2 lbs every 5 days or so. I've been giving them to friends as we can't finish them all. They might be on their last…
ContinuePosted by Myla Diamond on July 24, 2011 at 9:30pm
Lilies
Most of the lilies didn't come back after 5 years of initial planting. I guess they have a life spand, just like all of us. Maybe I over-watered the area where they were planted? Planted Sedum 'Autumn Joy' in their place -- geesee! I… Continue
Posted by Pat Clayes on July 17, 2011 at 9:55pm
How To Use Homegrown Arugula
Posted by Patsy Bell Hobson on June 17, 2011 at 6:21am — 1 Comment
The Great Sunflower Project
Herb gardeners know how important bees are to our gardens. One of every three…
Posted by Patsy Bell Hobson on May 18, 2011 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment
Videos
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Bug Forecast for 2011
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Collecting Nasturtium Seeds
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Candy Lily
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Poppy Seed Collecting
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Calendula Seeds
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Helping Build School Gardens
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Starting Seeds
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Garden Forums - Click to view and add to these discussions
Farmer's Almanac or Seed Packet? 2 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 Ana Castaneda 6 hours ago.
Temperatures needed for peppers 2 Replies
On the seed packet for the delicious looking Jewel Tone Sweet Bells peppers is the admonition not to plant outdoors until the night time temperatures are "securely above 55 degrees".My problem is that here in Carmel Valley CA our nighttime…Continue
Started by Ed Morrow in Problem Solving. Last reply by Ed Morrow Jan 19.
Lack of pollinators 3 Replies
I have been gardening a long time. Last year my yellow garden squash failed to produce ONE squash. Now, if you had told me this would happen to yellow squash I would have laughed. Every year the problem usually is too much squash. After…Continue
Tags: in, garden, productivity, low, bees
Started by Alida Bayne Akers in Problem Solving. Last reply by Bill Smythe Jan 19.
Propagating Apricot Seeds 2 Replies
Does anyone have experience/tips with propagating apricot seeds? I've never done it before and we have some very special seeds I'd like to grow into trees :)Continue
Started by Katie Neumann in Problem Solving. Last reply by Katie Neumann Jan 6.
Starting flowers from seed. Never had any luck. Seedlings Always Die before I can Plant them 3 Replies
Hello, I have tried a few different flowers from seeds. I have never been able to get any of them to grow very good. I Planted some in a tray, and they grew, but before I could get them in the garden they died. I tried to plant some directly in…Continue
Started by Christine Pipitone in Problem Solving. Last reply by Alida Bayne Akers Dec 30, 2011.
Recipes 4 Replies
Awhile ago (10 yrs.+), Shepherd Seeds had a flyer that had recipes for homemade salsa and pasta sauces. Does anyone have a copy or the recipes that were on there? Thanks -LBContinue
Started by LB in Problem Solving. Last reply by Brad Hurley Oct 27, 2011.
Overwintering Four o'Clocks? 1 Reply
Years ago, Shepherd's Garden Seeds offered a variety of Four o'Clocks called "Marvel of Peru," if I remember correctly. At the end of the season I would dig up the tubers and keep them in my basement all winter, replanting in spring once there was…Continue
Started by Brad Hurley in Problem Solving. Last reply by Brad Hurley Oct 26, 2011.
Hi Gardeners, 4 Replies
I am new to this site and i have some tips and a problem, my problem is i have these little i guess little spider like pests, they make webs in long sweeps from one flower pot to another, when i shake my flowers they scatter and hide, i know what…Continue
Started by Jewel D. Kelly in Problem Solving. Last reply by Jewel D. Kelly Sep 9, 2011.
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 7, 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.
Garden Photos
Spring 2011
by Christine Pipitone Added December 27, 2011 at 3:52pm
Trombetta Squash
by Janice Sheldon Added October 15, 2011 at 10:51pm
My Front Yard by Christa Allen
by christa Allen Added October 15, 2011 at 11:46am
2010 Garden
by Cathy Thompson Added September 18, 2011 at 10:52am 1 Comment
LyndasFlowers
by Lynda Travers Added July 20, 2011 at 11:43am
Kathy
by Kathleen Fiehler Added July 19, 2011 at 5:58pm
NYC UWS Garden 2010 Pics
by Dana Grant Added January 17, 2011 at 6:24pm
Summer 2010 flowers
by Christine Pipitone Added October 25, 2010 at 8:44pm
My Garden in High Altitude
by Priscilla Prince Added August 30, 2010 at 3:04pm
Summer vegetable and herbs
by Patsy Bell Hobson Added August 18, 2010 at 1:53am
Garden Inspirations
by Trissa Wohlman Added July 9, 2010 at 11:17pm
2010 Container Garden
by Susan Lynette Phillips Added July 1, 2010 at 1:37pm
Vegetables and Herbs
by Frances Ellsworth Added June 3, 2010 at 12:54pm
Snow May 22nd 2010
by Juliana Beth Added May 27, 2010 at 8:20pm
Garden 2010
by Juliana Beth Added May 21, 2010 at 4:28pm
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