Dr. Greenthumb's in Rockwall, TX

 
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Created by: joeythejoe
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  • USDA hardiness zone: 7b
  • Location: Rockwall, TX
  • Sunset climate zone: 33
  • Garden type: Grow It Forward: Heirloom
  • Sunlight: 6 or more hours
  • Moisture: Dry to medium
  • Soil type: Clay
Tags: tomato, Heirlooms
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joeythejoe's Buzz May 23, 2012
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As we have reached 90+ on a regular basis here in North Texas, I am still trying to go as long as possible without watering. As of today I have watered only twice since FEB. I have 90 gallons of rain water to use until we get more rain. Hopefully i can wa
vanna516 replied 12 months ago
Admire your water collecting ... impressive.
linzelu100 replied 12 months ago
Really good idea.
Sophora replied 12 months ago
What up cuz? You're hoarding water; I love it! I'm not going to Louisiana anymore next weekend. We need to get together soon :p
beans Old Homestead (Kentucky Wonder) May 20, 2012
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sreece replied 12 months ago
How good is that!
Quinoa May 19, 2012
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julia42 replied about 1 year ago
I'm very intrigued by your grains.  Do you grow enough to eat, or is it sort of an experimental/decorative thing for you?  How much do you have to grow to eat?
sreece replied about 1 year ago
That is beautiful. My husband would love to grow some grains and especially quinoa after he discovered how absolutely delicious it is!
amaranth3 replied 12 months ago
Very pretty!! I'm also growing "brightest brilliant" quinoa. since I had such good luck with the amaranth (has a similar look), seemed similar so wanted to try it! The only problem is I kinda threw the see... more »
Delicious I Tomatoes 'Delicious' May 16, 2012
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vanna516 replied about 1 year ago

Very pretty.

julia42 replied about 1 year ago
Nice!  Is delicious an heirloom or hybrid?  I've decided my two favorite hybrids are "Champion" and "Lemon Boy".  Lemon Boy hasn't produced many tomatoes, though - they're just tasty.  ... more »
sreece replied about 1 year ago
All I've gotten so far are a few green tomatoes which I fried up with some fresh onion from the garden. But I've got my eye on 'em! Yours looks yummy!
'Maters, Beans and more... May 15, 2012
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Little flowers Cucumber May 15, 2012
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Yummers!! Tomatoes May 13, 2012
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Sophora replied about 1 year ago
Yea cherry tomatoes! Looking good... tomatoes right from the vine. Making anything special with this beginning harvest Joey?
sreece replied about 1 year ago
I'm jealous!
'Maters!!! May 13, 2012
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Sophora replied about 1 year ago
Indeed. That one is a big momma!
Garrett Juice Whole garden May 09, 2012
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The Garden May 07, 2012
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Blushing May 06, 2012
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sreece replied about 1 year ago
Pretty! What variety is this?
joeythejoe's Buzz May 03, 2012
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Collected some broccoli seeds from my plants for the fall crop
SweetDomesticity replied about 1 year ago
How difficult/easy are they to collect?  I'd love to expand my seed saving beyond beans this year.  
RoriTx replied about 1 year ago
i have spinach, arugula and lettuce all bolting so I'm sticking a toe in.
Squished! Tomatoes May 03, 2012
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julia42 replied about 1 year ago
Do you snip 'em, drown 'em, or throw them on the roof for the birds?
linzelu100 replied about 1 year ago
This is interesting, see what you and Julie think. A gardener friend of mine, says she leaves the hornworms. Removes them from the plant, but leaves them in the garden. I said WHat! Why? And she said that ... more »
JMTKMS replied about 1 year ago
Wow, once again an education!  I have never seen a hornworm, but if I do this year I feel that I am ready to battle them.  Thanks again for such helpful information.
Quinoa & LadyBug May 02, 2012
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Beans May 02, 2012
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