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Neva F

Montross, VA
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gardening, gardening and more gardening


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  • End of June toping the 3 ft cage 1
  • July 9th after a week of record high temps and very little rain...the plants here are loaded with tomatoes inside the cage and full of blooms too!

Tomatoes and their need for water

I started may 28th planting 4 tomatoes around a garbage can with holes drilled in the bottom rim and a second row up about 10 inches... buried the can to where the top holes just barely ...»
were above the ground... put in two shovels full of compost... then I fill the can up with water ever 2 days and try not to water the leaves... these four plants are now 5 ft 4 inches in less that a month and a half and loaded with green tomatoes and about a hundred sets of tomato blossoms...

James Bryan C
James Bryan C Crab Orchard, KY
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    Commented on May 13, 2013
    James, appreciate your keeping us up-to-date on your latest methods re tomatoes and peppers. I ...»
    live to produce the juice-running-down-your-chin type of tomato my mom grew when I was a child.

    It hasn't happened yet. Do you have any words of advice about grafted tomatoes and/or peppers?

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Wildlife & Animals: When should I stop feeding the hummingbirds?

We have several feeders in our yard and enjoy seeing the hummingbirds fight and fuss over them. I do not want to cause a delay in their winter migration. They are very familiar with our yard and use the feeders all day long. When should I stop feeding them?
Donna J
Donna J Conyers, GA
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  • Neva F
    Commented on Aug 24, 2012
    In the past I've used prepackaged hummingbird food, but this year I've given them the four ...»
    parts water, one sugar. I bring the water to a boil, add the sugar making sure it is completely dissolved. The hummers seem very happy.

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  • Someone asked to see the whole ladder! 
And I do use fertilizer.  I water with weak miracle grow 2-3 times a week in my pots. 2
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Metamorphosis of four container plantings from early June to early July. (photo added of entire step ladder)

A red lantana in a funnel on a broom handle.

A Proven Winners Gold Dust in a vintage lunch box. ...»

A Proven Winners Diamond Frost in terra cotta atop a stepladder.

A two tone pink super bells in terra cotta with miniature funnel and hen and chicks on middle step ladder rung.

A pink Angelonia in terra cotta on the bottom step ladder rung.

#Recycle

Organized Clutter
Organized Clutter International Falls, MN
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    Commented on Jul 06, 2012
    Love it!
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Gardening: Has anyone tried worm composting in a bin? Would appreciate your advice. Thanks!

Neva F
Neva F Montross, VA
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  • Neva F
    Commented on May 15, 2012
    Thanks everyone for your advice and comments!
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  • Via http://www.eatingrules.com/2010/11/olivewood-gardens-and-learning-center/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+eatingrules+%28Eating+Rules%29 26
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New Craze: Old Tire Planters!

I recently discovered a new kind of planter. Old tires! I found a bunch of creative ways to do it. If anyone has done this before, please share your tips! Each photo has a link back to ...»
the source for more info. Oh, and I have to ask: Which is your favorite??

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Miriam I
Miriam I New York, NY
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  • Neva F
    Commented on May 09, 2012
    This a wonderful idea as I grow all my vegetables in containers. Haven't tried tires yet, but ...»
    now I will. Love the colors!

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What is this?

it has smallish purpely pink blooms and about 3 feet tall?
Cindy M
Cindy M Seminary, MS
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  • Neva F
    Commented on May 05, 2012
    I would say foxglove but it's a little early in VA.
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