tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post5731385690828135215..comments2024-03-18T11:32:04.752-04:00Comments on Melody Johnson: God's GardenMelody Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-35829514878149039342018-06-12T10:35:41.573-04:002018-06-12T10:35:41.573-04:00Your tomatoes will probably get huge! I live in SC...Your tomatoes will probably get huge! I live in SC and all my plants, no matter determinate or indeterminate, grow like crazy! Watch for birds and a nasty bug which I cannot remember the name of. The birds bite the tomatoes and if they are baby ones, carry them off! The bugs inject something into the tomato which makes them mushy and unpleasant tasting. This year I have garden fabric and will figure out some way to cover the tomatoes if those bugs appear... Netting works for the birds.Demoyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972437965200379777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-69745884663970119892018-06-11T11:13:56.329-04:002018-06-11T11:13:56.329-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.viviene joelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354314535305223341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-16391341631312255482018-06-09T22:11:05.024-04:002018-06-09T22:11:05.024-04:00Hooray for figs!! I was sad when you had to leave ...Hooray for figs!! I was sad when you had to leave them at the last place; am glad you have gotten some more!!! They seem to thrive in your locale and under your green thumb care.<br />Joan from MissouriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-12136406608882329922018-06-09T18:21:05.783-04:002018-06-09T18:21:05.783-04:00I am extremely envious of your amazing vegetable b...I am extremely envious of your amazing vegetable beds!!Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-83548586850829981142018-06-08T19:40:59.793-04:002018-06-08T19:40:59.793-04:00I am glad to see you happy in the garden. I missed...I am glad to see you happy in the garden. I missed your garden reports last year, in the other house.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509487491285800950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-40859796340325548412018-06-08T18:58:13.877-04:002018-06-08T18:58:13.877-04:00I have a lot of marigolds already planted in my fl...I have a lot of marigolds already planted in my flower bed cubbies, and it is pretty late to be buying flats of them. I'll be on the lookout next week when it will be raining for days, and see what needs to come home with me. Already growing thyme and fennel and many many basil plants, along with chives and sage, so I am covered pretty much, close to the kitchen. Not a fan of rosemary or dill, but may get them for my sister, who is. I do have seeds for the fall plantings, lettuces etc. Bought three more fig trees today, so as far as fruit trees, I am good.Melody Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-14042423135992510622018-06-08T15:46:08.844-04:002018-06-08T15:46:08.844-04:00I was thinking carrots, herbs but marigolds make a...I was thinking carrots, herbs but marigolds make a lot of sense too. I’ve only had success growing marigolds from seeds. If you go with seeds you can get them in bulk and plant a LOT Of marigolds. With all those cinder blocks that would be the way to go. But they’re perfect for thyme, oregano and chives. There’s so much area around the planters some pots of basil and rosemary would fit too. mlaiuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792165896828163411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-57512504766168152892018-06-08T15:36:11.290-04:002018-06-08T15:36:11.290-04:00Wow, that was fast. Planters built and filled fast...Wow, that was fast. Planters built and filled fast and you planting it all in two and a half hours?!!!<br /><br />Boy you have room for a lot. Cantaloupe and watermelon? My mouth is watering already. <br /><br />Will you be doing cooler crops after the summer is over? Can you do year round in your area?<br /><br />Drip irrigation is really the way to go. Not only is it water wise but it also relieves you of hand watering. Drip is better than handwatering for the plants too.<br /><br />If you plant fruit bearing trees in the garden area you can extend the drip and put a separate timer with soaker hoses on them, relieving you of water duties there too. I love my garden but I had to stand there and water so I put in drip right away and have never regretted it. mlaiuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792165896828163411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-40588933919192651532018-06-08T15:20:23.334-04:002018-06-08T15:20:23.334-04:00...And all those empty cinder blocks, just calling......And all those empty cinder blocks, just calling for some companion plantings like marigolds to help keep the aphids away! Maybe herbs...hmmmn? It all looks glorious!!!<br /><br />Joan from MissouriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4801701223883172850.post-72979286336823485122018-06-08T11:07:32.488-04:002018-06-08T11:07:32.488-04:00Trying some dwarf tomatoes this year. Will see wha...Trying some dwarf tomatoes this year. Will see what they do. What a beautiful garden, patio and yard.Diana from SCnoreply@blogger.com