something is cutting my seedlings.. very confused.
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Something eating ONLY my zinnia seedlings
Comments (5)Tammy, Possibly cutworms. They have been a problem for me in the past. Cutworms seem to like zinnia seedlings. I always dig down with my finger around the remaining stem to find the culprit and destroy it. Sometimes it takes several minutes to find it. Some people use a little protective collar on their seedlings, but that isn't always effective, and it is a rather tedious thing to do. So far I haven't used poison sprays to control cutworms, but a spray containing Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki might be effective to kill the cutworms while they are still in their juvenile "free ranging" stage. The Bt sprays are non-toxic. ZM...See MoreVery, very confused about vegetable garden mulch
Comments (22)Wow, what a great, sunny location for your garden! Regarding the tilling, you should do some research on lasagna gardening--you can kill a couple of birds with one stone on that one (adding good nutrient to a new garden, preventing the grass regrowing/growing through, and NO MORE TILLING!!!). Lasagna gardening is simply layering (lasagna style!) mulch and compostable materials into your garden until the garden itself is compost. Furthermore, it supposedly results in no new weeds (I am only just trying it out, container-style, this year for the first time), but that may depend upon the layers that you use and what's in them. It's probably too late to find some fall leaves, unless you have a local extension or agency that can point you to some--I have some for my composter, but I ain't shippin' 'em to ya' from Colorado!!! Besides, I need them for my own garden. ;-D Anyway, you have more than enough "mulch" answers here--very good, all of them. Points to remember: different things work for different people, different climates, and different end purposes. Maybe you don't mind pulling the occasional weed or two, in which case, straw or hay might not be a problem. You've gotten some great advice from some seasoned gardeners, here, and if I may make one more suggestion on your garden plan, check which things grow shorter than others, and put those all on the south side. Cukes, lettuce, radishes should all be to the south of peas, tomatoes, and most herbs (although, herbs should be south of the peas & 'maters). I would even suggest doing the herbs in pots that you can pull out come wintertime--there's nothing like fresh herbs in the deepest darkest pit of winter. One comment I must make, however, is that, according to the size/scale of your wheelbarrow, your plot doesn't look even close to large enough for what your plan shows--pumpkins can take over an entire garden, and tomatoes, well, they have a character all their own! If that's your house in the background, surely you won't be feeding the small army that 8 tomato plants will produce in your zone. Be sure to give enough room for everything, and if this is your first (or even second or third... or twenty-third!) attempt at gardening, it's common (a common "sickness" among gardeners?) to try to put to much into too small a space. Go with less-you'll be able to figure out what works and doesn't, what you'd try again and what you'd do differently. Do keep a journal of your dates, notes, etc (it doesn't have to be formal, but I do suggest using a non-water-soluble pen, since it's not uncommon for garden journals to get "watered" with the rest of the garden from time to time!) so you'll know what's what for next year. And yes, just like in sports, "there's always next year!" Welcome to gardening, and please post back to let us know how your garden turns out! You're very wise to plan in such detail!!!...See MoreReese my goat--I am very confused!
Comments (7)You are the goat mom of a teenage boy. They do that in play or just to try. Our girls mount each other while playing or being bossy. When one tries me I just push it over and they get the hint. Once I was boarding a six month Paint colt, I was pushing the wheelbarrow and I felt two front feet over my neck and his head on mine. I said, "Oh no a horse can't do that!" I flipped him on his back, he got better manners right away. I am glad Reese is doing well, I love hearing about him. Peace, Joann...See MoreLooking for very inexpensive plant seedlings/rooted cutting.
Comments (1)For perennials in particular,I think Walters Gardens is an excellent company. I find their prices to be reasonable. Before you buy, look around. What is it you are not seeing offered? Research the plants prior to purchase- to see if they are garden worthy.Easily grown, relatively diseases /pest free, long blooming, and non invasive. You don't want to grow something that will take over. Try growing from seed your own plants. A lot of seeds really are easy to grow if you follow the directions. Use a soilless mix to sow then after true leaves set up, then transplant and fertilize lightly. Just some advice from one that has worked the business and is now starting my own. Good luck....See Moremrdoitall
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