13 easy peeling hacks: Didn't know that!
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Comments (19)In your picture, you have an area in the lower left that's open. If that's not your property, you need no stepping stones, and just connect that across with a curved be. If it is, then connect it but put in steps for access. Juniper and arbs won't do in shade at all. Even in part shade, they're ratty. Again, for full, deep shade, there are also yews, boxwood, and some azaelas/rhodos for the deepest shade and there are tons more options for lighter full shade. Clethra anifolia is one of my faves that grows where you are. I have holly growing in deep shade, but you have to accept that it'll have a looser habit. Kalmia latifolia and some camellias work, too. This site is pretty decent, though you'll have to filter the results by zone and whether they are deciduous: http://navigator.gardenpilot.com/ShrubsFullShade.html For sunnier areas, there's nothing in the world wrong with arbs. They have a great shape and habit, and make a lovely backdrop to a busy perennial bed. There are other options for a small space, though. Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiate', Cham. pisifera ("Golden Mops" and others), Cham. obtusa Hinoki, (these three are okay for part shade--most conifers are NOT) Bird's nest spruce, dwarf Alberta spruce, and hundreds of other dwarf conifers are great options. There are also non-conifer options like Sky Pencil holly and other Ilex crenata cultivars, many other hollies, and hordes of others. Some of the new camellia hybrids are safe, especially against a building, and a fer pyracantha, too. All these broadleaved evergreens are suited to part shade, too. (In fact, in warmer areas, camellias prefer shade.) Ornamental small trees have their place, too, like the hardiest of the Japanese magnolias, dogwood, and redbud....See MoreContainer Potatoes didn't produce
Comments (23)Hi! I am a newbee who started potatoes in planters because they sprouted in my cupboard. I live in Georgia where the ground is clay and hard, so I used large planters and placed 2 sprouted potatoes in each one. I planted them 2 months ago and the plants grew fast! I used potting soil and plant food in my watering, but I've noticed lately that the plants started drooping and turning a lite green to yellowish. Because the leaves were flourishing, I kept watering, but today, I noticed ants on one of my plants. I decided to empty that particular planter to see what was happening and to my surprise, there were no potatoes or tubers! I decided to get online and ask why, and discovered your discussion thread....I did watch a YouTube video of a woman growing potatoes in large planters, but they said nothing of the growing season, preferred weather, potting mix vs soil, heat in containers and preferred cool season, etc. It seems as though I need to try again...should that be in the Spring? March? Should I toss all of the soil I was using? I need some help! Thanks for the comments you've already made and I look forward to further discussion!...See MoreAsap! Can you please tell me the sweetest seedless easy to peel!
Comments (17)Hey, Thanks everyone!!!! I am going to order tomorrow from 4 Winds ! Kristopher, how do I get that coupon? I really appreciate this. Thank you so much!:-) Mike..What's up? Yes I did go and I had that Kumquat in my hand, that along with the one that the other Mike has, the Kushu I think it's called. I thought their trees to be a bit on the skimpy size and I didn't want to pay 30 buck for ones that I could get twicw as big from 4 Winds. I did get one citrus though, that not even 4 Winds sells or anyone that I could find. I will share the name with you when I get home to read it. That place is beautiful though and lots of choices! It was a blast. Wish you could of came. Folks, I already have a Kishu, but my problem is getting it to hold on to fruit. Am I suppose to pollinate it? Does it form fruit on its own? I did have one year with lots of fruit, but I can't remmeber if it was because bees were around. Mine is in full bloom now and I am not sure of what to do. Thanks for all your awesome suggestions and help! I am ordering tomorrow for sure. Just waiting for a call back from 4 Winds Kerry. Mike...See MoreApple Mint Jelly Didn't Set... Why?
Comments (10)" I’ve waited over a month for it to set" Not saying this is always true but many jelly recipes specify 6 weeks as normal required setting time. So waiting a month isn't necessarily out of line. But as floral said, it all depends on the recipe and methods used. When it comes to using commercial 'extracts' (and their additives not found in home made extracts) my wife tells me it all depends on when it is added and the mix temp at the time of adding it. Dave...See MoreAnglophilia
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