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Comment on Joe Pye by Anne

Anne — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:36:57 +0000

Hi Carol, Joe Pye likes lots of water. We’ve had record amounts of rain the past 3 years and maybe that’s why mine has flourished. My clay soil also retains plenty of moisture.
I don’t know what to tell you about Russian Sage. Have you moved it? Some people say it doesn’t transplant well. I do know that it looks absolutely stunning in drier western climates. Seems to thrive in Xeric conditions. Where are you located? If you’re in my area I’d be happy to give you some Russian Sage starts.

Comment on Joe Pye by Carol

Carol — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:02:49 +0000

My Joe Pye barely stays alive. It is no taller than it was when I planted it 2 or 3 years ago. I love it & want it to spread but don’t know why it isn’t. It is on the south side of our house with sun much of the afternoon. Any suggestions?

My Russian Sage, planted last fall, did not make it. What kind of location does it need to prosper?

I’d appreciate any advice

Comment on Pickles by Bark and Bloom » Blog Archive » Canning Pickles

Bark and Bloom » Blog Archive » Canning Pickles — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:32:45 +0000

[...] years ago I wrote about a cucumber glut and a fresh pickle recipe. Last year, our cucumbers didn’t do so well, and I didn’t plant nearly as many. The [...]

Comment on Kellogg’s Breakfast is Great! by Marti

Marti — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:19:48 +0000

Anne: that sounds delicious!! I think this weekend….

Comment on Kellogg’s Breakfast is Great! by gretchen

gretchen — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:24:26 +0000

this sounds delicious. i’m going to try it right away. you could, no doubt, use any variety of eggplant/tomato/basil plus a variety of cheeses and it would be good no matter what. thanks for the supper idea!

Comment on Lasagna bed by Anne

Anne — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:06:26 +0000

thanks, gretchen! looking forward to seeing you on saturday.

Comment on Lasagna bed by gretchen

gretchen — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:58:15 +0000

that is a terrific idea, anne. i know just where i am going to put it to use in my backyard. thanks for sharing!

Comment on The garden that planted itself by Anne

Anne — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:10:31 +0000

yes it is! i look more and more forward to these surprises each year.

Comment on The garden that planted itself by gretchen

gretchen — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:05:09 +0000

isn’t it fun to see what comes up when you leave things alone?

Comment on First Beet Post by ann

ann — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:50:24 +0000

Our beets, early wonder tall, just starting to come up and put out their nice leaves, all got eaten by golden mantled ground squirrels (also called timber tigers) while we (and the watch dogs) were away for a night. They also ate my peas, sunflowers, kohlrabi, kale, chard, and lettuce. They did not touch the radishes. We’d like a box from your CSA.