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| YourGardenShow's Buzz May 08, 2012 | |
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Happy happy plants after a good soaking rain. Happy happy weeds too. I want to know everyone's favorite, free(ish) mulching techniques!
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Melons and winter squash put into 3 sisters bed
Melons 'Winter Melon Round'
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Well it seems I must have forgotten my morning coffee on the day the corn was planted in the three sisters bed. The plan was to have corn planted, 4 to a mound, every other mound and squash/melon, 3 to a m... more » |
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I am not really sure about the overcrowding, but squash plants do take some major space. How big are your mounds? and how far apart are they? Would love to see pictures as they all grow, as I have not seed a 3 Sisters garden in the works. |
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It might be overcrowded if the mounds are close together. If it is a vining squash, you might be able to gain some space by giving the squash something to climb on (other than the corn) to grow "up" instaed of all over. |
| Katie's journal: Growing it forward; sowing the past to support the future. May 07, 2012 | ||
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a Chicago girl, with a deep sense of Mexico running through my blood,
transplanted to the Italian countryside, for the time being, with the
purpose of growing it forward with a legacy garden in the memory of a
dear friend, Lisa Marini. |
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This made me cry... but it makes me think Lisa is still pulling the strings (planting the seeds?) from some lofty vantage point... beautifully written, my dear. |
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Wonderful. Childhood gardens and wonderful moms (and dads) are an inspiration. |
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What great memories with your dear friend... I think she is watching over you and very proud of what you are doing in her memory. Very nicely written... :) |
| YourGardenShow's Buzz May 07, 2012 | |
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A perfect, lazy, rainy Sunday. The garden is happy and so are we; relaxed, rejuvenated and continuing to grow!
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| Tom's Journal - "Katie's Web" May 06, 2012 | ||
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I happened to look out the window on Friday and saw Katie and Alfredo putting up a support structure for some cucumbers and I had to laugh at whether it was Art or Utility and guess it's a bit of both. It's in the shape of an L and when I asked why, Katie paused for a second and just said she liked the design that way. This coming... ...see more |
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I want to know what ever happened with the Snails.... They were so BIG. |
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I really am my father's daughter....I don't know what I like more, planting the plants or designing the structures they're going to grow up (though my pen on paper designs don't quite have his refined touc... more » |
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@JMTKMS: oh the snails! We have a number of "murdered" tomato seedlings. Luckily we have hundreds, literally; way more than we will ever have space for. All the seedlings that got munched on were in the sa... more » |
| Beautiful Sunset May 03, 2012 | |
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Wow, what a gorgeous view! :) |
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Thanks Queen, everyday in the late afternoon the sun seems to linger forever over this field. I have never till now been a fan of wheat fields but there is something very hypnotic about the way the wi... more » |
| Already eating good! Whole garden May 01, 2012 | ||
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Transplanting has begun!
Squash - Summer 'Zucchini Select'
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can't wait to see it when the radishes are big! it's going to be a lovely garden. |
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I can't wait to see it with the radishes up too; they've sprouted, so we'll see them soon. I love how fast radishes are and that they're such a good companion plant to a large number of other plants. We ar... more » |
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I'm waiting for a post from Alfredo (in Spanish is fine)... I feel the same way about harvesting radishes... haven't really gotten the whole companion/rotation thing straight in my mind, but will try plant... more » |
| Snails suck! Jersey Giant Tomato May 01, 2012 | ||
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We only had small snails in Western Washington, and whatever slug bait we used, would seem to kill the snails as well. But, When I went camping once, there were slugs everywhere. &... more » |
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Hey, I put "snails" in the new YGS search function and found this from Sophora: http://www.yourgardenshow.com/users/Sophora/gardens/old-charm/activities/85249?&&&view=year |
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@Kristen: We moved some of the seedlings; the snails seemed to only be getting to the ones that were on a concrete slab in the greenhouse as opposed to on the table or shelving units. Seems to have worked,... more » |
| YourGardenShow's Buzz Apr 24, 2012 | |
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The strawberries are blushing!
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Sounds very yummy. I do not think I will do strawberries this year, but next year I really want ot have alot of them. Do you start any by seed? |
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No we didn't start from seed, we got plants at the local nursery. I'd say if you want to have a lot next year go that route; ours are producing very nicely and are setting out good runners so I think we will have tons next season! |
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| Tom's Journal - The Eternal City Apr 22, 2012 | ||
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I went to Rome yesterday to see a friend and while there, I noticed a sign that said Natale di Rome and I thought, huh, Christmas in Rome now (Christmas is referred to in Italy as Natale), but he pointed out that Natale simply means birth which in the mind of the Roman Catholics typically refers to THE birth; in other words,... ...see more |
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definitely a different vibe than an American city, where the keywords are "faster, faster"... sounds like a lovely day; thanks for sharing your Rome ruminations. |
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| Katie's journal: Artichoke season in Italia! Apr 18, 2012 | ||
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'Tis artichoke season without a doubt here in Italy. While in Rome for the weekend with Alfredo it could not have been clearer. Almost every restaurant had Carciofi alla Romana on their daily menu and many were displaying their supply of 'chokes out in front to lure in the hungry tourists and Italians alike. I was too busy eating... ...see more |
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How wonderful! I planted my first artichoke plants from Baker Creek this year. So far so good! |
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Never seen them with such long stocks. How cool. We did not plant seeds, but maybe if we find a plant we will grow them again. Last years had so many aphids that we just let it bloom... more » |
| Hardening off the beans and squash. Apr 18, 2012 | ||
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