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CarolM

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LOL!

I actually did forget to go take a look, but just as I was about to go in the house your 'gentle' reminder flew through the ether and struck me on the forehead. All the seeds except squash have sprouted and are growing nicely, and I watered them!
Well done. I am glad someones seeds have sprouted. Sigh I have always been better with the actual plants than seeds. But I keep on trying. Lol more the fool me!!
 

Oxalis

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LOL!

I actually did forget to go take a look, but just as I was about to go in the house your 'gentle' reminder flew through the ether and struck me on the forehead. All the seeds except squash have sprouted and are growing nicely, and I watered them!
Can't wait to see the photos!
 

Miranda16

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What soil do you recommend I should use so that the plants are safe to eat? Thank you
 

Yvonne G

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Planting in a pot
I like to use the generic potting soil you buy at places like Home Depot or Lowes. When I plant cactus I mix it half and half with sand, but for veggies and house plants I just use the potting soil.
 

queen koopa

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I like to use the generic potting soil you buy at places like Home Depot or Lowes. When I plant cactus I mix it half and half with sand, but for veggies and house plants I just use the potting soil.
Miracle Grow makes an organic potting mix now. I use it.
 

MichaelL

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Wow.. Having a green thumb is really handy when you own tortoises lol.
 

Maggie3fan

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We are blooming here in the Willamette Valley as well...
the blackberries are growing...this is them...hiding my flowerbeds...covering the grape vines and Bob...

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the other direction...
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the lilac tree...I didn't know I was supposed to trim it...
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tree in front yard...
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Tulips growing into the hydrangea

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Yvonne G

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We are blooming here in the Willamette Valley as well...
the blackberries are growing...this is them...hiding my flowerbeds...covering the grape vines and Bob...

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the other direction...
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the lilac tree...I didn't know I was supposed to trim it...
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tree in front yard...
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Tulips growing into the hydrangea

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I want to see a picture of your giant rhubarb
 

Yvonne G

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The kale in my little mini garden has developed a really ugly mealy bug. . . not the soft, light grey model, but a dark charcoal grey, ugly mealy bug. Yesterday I harvested all the 'clean' leaves then pulled up the plants and discarded them.
 

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If you've never experienced Voodoo Lily (Amorphophallus konjac) you haven't lived. Sends up a single flower stalk in early spring. Smells like a dumpster full of rotted meat. Attracts & is pollinated by flies that are drawn to the odor. Bloom stalks die off to later be replaced by a single massive leaf. Coolest plant I have EVER had.

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