Comments for Mel's Green Garden

Comment on 12 Essentials for 2012 by melissatracy

melissatracy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:29:46 +0000

Thorny Roses… Just kidding. We have a black lab, Harry, and when he was a puppy someone told me I wouldn’t be able to have a garden anymore, me + no garden=impossible. I did try a border of shrub roses, it really didn’t work. He loved digging up my lilies and I can remember a game of chase, me and Harry when he snagged a dinner plate dahlia at its peak, it became a game, like with kids negative attention is better then no attention. For a while I would walk him on the leash, but when you have a fenced in backyard it is so nice to let them run around. He settled down quite a bit with age and he keeps the rabbits from devouring everything, so he does help! We are getting chickens this spring, hoping they don’t eat everything!!!

Comment on 12 Essentials for 2012 by mommacort

mommacort — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:36:41 +0000

Any suggestions for utilizing space in a backyard that is shared with a high energy dog? (Digging is an anticipated issue).

Comment on Flower Share 2011 by ManureTea Since 1924 (@GreenSoil)

ManureTea Since 1924 (@GreenSoil) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:19:00 +0000

just stopped by love your flower show I’ll be back <|;-)

Comment on Decorating your home for Marla by Donna boucher

Donna boucher — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:23:23 +0000

This is wonderful! I’m so sorry to hear about your sister in law! God bless her and all of her family. I know this is such a hard, hard time. Love wins. Always love.
Donna Boucher

Comment on What’s new in Mel’s Green Garden….Winter Gardenscapes…. by Robert

Robert — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:13:40 +0000

Very nice. The night-time shot was especially cool.

Comment on Thanksgiving Creations by huntfamily1017

huntfamily1017 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:51:02 +0000

Gorgeous!

Comment on Elephant Ears by Ann

Ann — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:58:09 +0000

I just moved into my new home which has a huge elephant ear’s plant blocking one window. I would like to transfer it to a more open area where I can see it better and it could act as a screen/border between me and the new neighbors. Is there anything I need to tell the lawn care folks about moving it – also how do I then take care of it once it’s moved so that it lasts. I’m in Central Florida. The plant is beautiful. Ann

Comment on Double-Digging by Betty P. Obermeier

Betty P. Obermeier — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:22:47 +0000

I think double-digging is a great idea–specially if you have clay soil. It gives the roots a better chance to grow. Love, Grandma

Comment on Tip of the Day – July is not too late to plant seeds by melissatracy

melissatracy — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:35:13 +0000

It all depends on your zone. Basil is a great herb to plant from seed now for a 2nd crop. I still have a lot to plant that I just haven’t gotten too, so I am going to plant knowing everything will germinate faster in this heat and hoping for a late frost!

Comment on Tip of the Day – July is not too late to plant seeds by Adam

Adam — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:49:18 +0000

What other vegetables can you plant besides radishes? Is July too hot to plant broccoli, onions, or squash? Also are any of these good for growing in containers? Thanks!