http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/ Discuss vegetable gardening in this forum. Growing tomato, lettuce, and other vegetables in the garden. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:05:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/ http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280417-my-garden-produced-very-few-very-small-vegetables-what-happened.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:16 GMT i started a vegetable garden this summer, its my second garden attemped, i expanded larger from last year. I tried to grow as organic as possible. ... i started a vegetable garden this summer, its my second garden attemped, i expanded larger from last year. I tried to grow as organic as possible. I live in north texas, and two summers in a row my gardens produced next to nothing or very small produce. i get two peppers at a time and they are the size of my little finger, bell peppers are half the size of my hand, tomatoes the size of bouncy balls (with cuts on them) and tons and tons of eggplants that are smaller than a base ball. what happened? the only thing i can think of is grubs! i found i was invaded by grubs when i went to pull my carrots and they were chewed to the top of the soil. any advice? i want to be as organic as possible, i use compost, have use organic fertilisers, and i do not want anything to kill my earthworms. I have tons of healthy fat earthworms and i dont wnat to kill them by accident trying to get rid of the grubs. I want to get a boost and be ready for the next spring growing season. my garden is located on the south side of my house and gets full sun until about two int he afternoon when it begins to get shade from a wood fence. it has good drainage, except the spot where my carrots were chewed up. im working on that now by adding more soil and composting during the winter for more fertile soil. it compost fast with all the earthworms. let me know if you need any more information to help me.
I would like to do a winter garden of lettuces, cabbages, broccoli and cauliflower. Do you recomend that i get my soil fixed first? then start anew with the spring season?
wow hedgehogs are expensive! oh so cute though! Thank you for the advise, i will keep an eye out in my local small animal rescue groups! I do currently have a bunny. i use recycleable bedding so i will add that to my compost pile as well. ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum waswap http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280417-my-garden-produced-very-few-very-small-vegetables-what-happened.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280410-i-am-marrying-my-tomatoes-garden-tomorrow.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:55:19 GMT Should it be a red-tie event? What about decorations? and should the snails be invited? I know it's a bit late for invites but I've been so busy with other veggie weddings... And I'm so stressed out!!!
Please help :'[ ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum kim http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280410-i-am-marrying-my-tomatoes-garden-tomorrow.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280395-should-i-allow-my-gentleman-friend-cecil-plant-his-cucumbers-my-back-garden.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:41:22 GMT He has been unlucky raising his cucumber in his own back yard, and now wants to plant one in mine. Will he have to keep them under polythene and will... He has been unlucky raising his cucumber in his own back yard, and now wants to plant one in mine. Will he have to keep them under polythene and will I be expected to manure them? ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum Mable http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280395-should-i-allow-my-gentleman-friend-cecil-plant-his-cucumbers-my-back-garden.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280384-woman-wants-design-rectangular-vegetable-garden-ornamental.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:25:38 GMT fence around it.? The fencing for three sides of the garden costs $2/foot. The fencing for the fourth side costs $3/foot. She has $210 to spend on... fence around it.? The fencing for
three sides of the garden costs $2/foot. The fencing for the fourth side costs $3/foot. She has $210 to spend
on the fence. What dimensions should she give the garden to maximize its area? ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum fine boy http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280384-woman-wants-design-rectangular-vegetable-garden-ornamental.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280378-what-do-vegetable-fruit-garden-after-fall.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:33:43 GMT We have a small vegetable garden in our backyard (North Texas). Now that most of the plants have matured, I need to know what to do with the plants... We have a small vegetable garden in our backyard (North Texas). Now that most of the plants have matured, I need to know what to do with the plants during the fall, to prepare for next spring. I have been looking for a list of plants to see which ones need to be cut back, which need to be removed entirely and replanted in spring, which should be left alone.

Our garden includes: strawberry, watermelon, honeydew, pumpkin, lettuce, carrot, tomato, fennel, onion, cucumber, garden beans, grape, raspberry, oregano and parsley.

Thanks! ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum Brett http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280378-what-do-vegetable-fruit-garden-after-fall.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280321-potato-gardening-epsom-salt-egg-shells-coffee-grounds.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:41:14 GMT I have a compost heap and I'm going to use the finished compost as the main bulk of my potato bed. I will then use more compost and straw mixed together to hill up the plants.

I'm wondering if anyone has practical experience adding coffee grounds, epsom salts and finely crushed egg shells directly to compost when planting potatoes.

I'm theorizing that this would add the calcium and magnesium required, deter slugs, and adjust the acidity to the proper levels, as long as I use them in a reasonable ratio.

Additionally, would ground up dried banana peel add the potassium potato plants require? Is there a better natural source of potassium to add to the potato bed?

Finally, would adding a small amount of ground fish to the mix cause the Nitrogen to spike so high that it would stop tuber production?

I've done hours of research online, and I can't find any solid answers to these questions from experienced organic potato growers.

Any other practical advice on potato gardening is also welcome.
Thank you for your time and expertise! ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum J D http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280321-potato-gardening-epsom-salt-egg-shells-coffee-grounds.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280311-topsoil-mixture-vegetable-garden.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:05:32 GMT I am going to grow soy beans, peas, asparagus, eggplant, cucumber, zucchini, tomatoes, carrots and broccoli. I live in Hawaii (year round growing... I am going to grow soy beans, peas, asparagus, eggplant, cucumber, zucchini, tomatoes, carrots and broccoli. I live in Hawaii (year round growing season for most veggies!) and the soil I have to work with is very dense with lots of clay. What should I mix it with to make a nice top soil? Also, it rains A LOT where I live-- like 200 inches a year a lot, which means the soil is always damp if not muddy. Will the plants like this or should I add something to help with drainage? I'm a total newbie to gardening so I appreciate any advice, thanks! ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum Wholesome Atheist http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280311-topsoil-mixture-vegetable-garden.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280253-i-want-start-fruit-vegetable-garden-central-florida-what-should-i.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:35:40 GMT grow? I am willing to devote my entire yard to this. Trees are A-OK. I already have a Coconut tree, an orange tree, a mango tree and a Sugar-apple... grow? I am willing to devote my entire yard to this. Trees are A-OK. I already have a Coconut tree, an orange tree, a mango tree and a Sugar-apple tree. So far, I'm thinking I will grow more Citrus, Pomegranate, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, papaya, and banana. Any other suggestions? Any reason why I should not grow any of these? Please back up any comments or criticism with facts and references. ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum Sam I http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280253-i-want-start-fruit-vegetable-garden-central-florida-what-should-i.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280023-i-planted-indoor-container-vegetable-garden-now-have-fruit-flies.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:24:38 GMT How do I get rid of them? I don't know where they came from...I grew the plants from seed....they must be in the potting soil. ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum cool b http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280023-i-planted-indoor-container-vegetable-garden-now-have-fruit-flies.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280021-can-i-grow-vegetable-garden-all-year-round.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:30:26 GMT Okay so I live in Simi Valley, California and so it's relativley warm all year round. It does get in the mid 50's and up and it does get sort of windy, but since my little patch of dirt is right up against my house I don't think the wind will be too much of an issue. I just moved here so I'm hearing all these weather condition by word of mouth, but I'm pretty sure they're accurate and I'm hearing we rarely even get down to any sort of 50 degree weather.

So what I'm asking is if I should wait to start my garden and what a good time to start would be or if there are certain veggies I can grow in this sort of weather. I'm excited about doing this and would really like to be able to start.

Any tips at vegetable gardening at all would be appreciated! Thank you! =] ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum sunny S http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280021-can-i-grow-vegetable-garden-all-year-round.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280019-winterizing-my-vegetable-garden.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:00:59 GMT We live in central arkansas and had a horrible time keeping weeds out of or garden. I was thinking I might till it up, and then spread some black... We live in central arkansas and had a horrible time keeping weeds out of or garden. I was thinking I might till it up, and then spread some black plastic over it to try to kill some of the weeds over the winter. We don't have really cold winters here so the weed will keep growing most likely. any thoughts on this? ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum amanda b http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280019-winterizing-my-vegetable-garden.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280015-vegetable-fruit-garden-missouri.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:22:59 GMT I need help. Like, what are some good fruits and veggies to plant, some care tips, what the heck I need to do. I did do some research but I am... I need help. Like, what are some good fruits and veggies to plant, some care tips, what the heck I need to do. I did do some research but I am completely lost.

Please, no pesticides/chemical fertilizers and the like. ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum Chelsea H http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/280015-vegetable-fruit-garden-missouri.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/279838-garden-gnomes-stealing-our-vegetables.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:25:44 GMT I live with my mom and we decided we'd like to have a garden this year she also likes those creepy garaden gnomes so they are standing all over the back yard where our garden is.

Since a few days ago som eof our tomatoes have come up missing and we don't have any squash now. I'm sure its those gnomes i've heard them at night under my window messing with the bushes and talking in a strange language but they won't talk to me i've tried getting them to talk to me but they wont

How can i keep them out of our garden? Mom won't let me move them and i'm affraid that if i try they will try to hurt me.

Help me PLS! ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum German http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/279838-garden-gnomes-stealing-our-vegetables.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/277130-how-do-you-grow-vegetable-garden-good-variety-when-you-live.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:51:41 GMT an upstairs apartment? My family and I are sick of eating processed crap that has preservitives sprinkled on everything! So we wondering how you can... an upstairs apartment? My family and I are sick of eating processed crap that has preservitives sprinkled on everything! So we wondering how you can grow a garden on a balcony or can you even do that? What plants grow better in pots. What kind of planting pots are available for this kind of venture? In this horrid economy iv found that its much cheaper and healthier to grow your own food and eat! So please any green thumbed people help me out here. I live in an upstairs apartment, but it has a nice size balcony that i never use. Thanx in advance.
we dont have a community garden in my town. U cant name atleast 1 thing i can grow on my balcony???? ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum Noelia http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/277130-how-do-you-grow-vegetable-garden-good-variety-when-you-live.html http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/276589-what-should-i-plant-my-vegetable-garden.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:45:28 GMT I have prepared a small garden for vegetables. I'm not sure what to plant this time of year. It is only two feet wide and the length of it is bordered by a block fence( south) so it is always shaded. Although I live in sunny Arizona I will need to plant vegetables that don't require much sunlight. Any suggestions?
Thanks Kristian....very informative! ]]> Vegetable Gardening Forum Shirlgirl http://www.homegardenguides.com/garden-forum/vegetable-gardening-forum/276589-what-should-i-plant-my-vegetable-garden.html