By: Ramona Lawlor

Ramona Lawlor

If you can help me ok, but if not ok. I was wondering if you know of a book or magazines that can help me grow plants(flowers). I had a rough year and totally need some assistance for the coming year. Thank you

By: Wanda Fisher

Wanda Fisher

I too have made the decision to plant a garden this spring. My mother was a magician in the garden. Plants would see her and stand up tall, bloom and produce plentifully…..I walk past them and they die. This year will be different (hopefully), and I will have a plentiful bounty. Wish you the best with your garden!

By: Jessie

Jessie

Many generations of farming in my family – actually, my generation is the first that hasn’t grown up on a farm. That being said – I still kill lots of plants. So, first piece of advice: find a local greenhouse (or Home Depot) that will sell transplants. Second: water your seedlings from the bottom if possible, if the little seedlings get too wet they may die off. Or if they get too much sun, or not enough sun. Or if you look at them funny. I usually put two seeds in each hole and pull the weaker one if one doesn’t die off first. That was more of two and a half points… Third: It may seem obvious, but plant what you like to eat. I insisted on growing eggplant for years but I never ate it. (however, you can make relish out of almost anything, including eggplant) Fourth: next year move your plants around, you don’t want to plant the same thing in the same spot since it depletes the soil etc (aka crop rotation). Fifth: Have fun! 🙂 Experiment, and don’t stress. It’s just plants! My grandparents are still experimenting in their gardens, and grandpa is working on his ninety-something-th birthday this fall. There’s always something to change, tweak, play with.

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