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Vol. 4, Num. 25, June 18, 2009 (Read It Online) This week we have a great article by Ellen Brown about Selecting The Right-Sized Containers For Growing Vegetables. We also have some more photos and tips from readers. Be sure to give a "thumbs up" to tip and photos that you like. If you have a gardening tip or photo to share with the ThriftyFun community, feel free to submit it on one of the contest pages. We would love to see what you are growing. Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team
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Rate It: This is my "yellow garden". The yellow bush daisies planted behind the yellow lantana along with the artificial daffodils used for filling in the bare spots (tee hee) compliment this gorgeous bench that a past customer from New York "donated" to me. I painted the bench to match the theme of this "yellow garden". By florida gal from Spring Hill FL
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Rate It: We decided to use what we had in abundance to mark our garden rows last year. So we painted the veggie names on large rocks we have all around our house and yard. We simply found some flat-ish rocks and wrote the names on with a paint marker. I added the smiley face because cucumbers are my favorite. I sprayed them with a clear coat so that the labels do not wash away. I was able to use them again this year. We simply place them on the end of the rows and voila, your rows are clearly marked. By HICKCHIC3 from North Augusta, SC
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Reuse Sheer Curtains for Garden Shade This is such a great and simple way to shade those garden plants from harsh summer sun. In Florida and many southern states summer sun gets a little too intense on plants. Create a simple frame or some way to support fishing line or some type of string then use old sheer drapery panels (cheap at garage sales) and place panels over top and secure to the string or line with clothespins. Rain filters through and sunlight but plants are protected too! Source: Friend gave me the information By janet from Orlando, FL Contest Contender!
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Rate It: Protecting Fruit Trees from Wild Animals Do you know how to protect fruit on trees? My peaches were disappearing at night. I think it was an opossum or raccoon, so I put a solar light near the tree. It worked and saved my peaches. Has anybody else tried this? Good luck. By kffrmw88 from Dothan, AL Contest Contender!
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Rate It: Selecting The Right-Sized Containers For Growing Vegetables There are few things more rewarding than planting and growing your own vegetables. And you don't need a lot of space. Just about any crop that can be grown in the ground can also be grown in containers. Here is a handy guide to selecting the right-sized containers for growing vegetables. Which Crops to Grow? When selecting seeds or bedding plants, the easiest way to get started is to choose varieties that have been bred for small spaces. Look for seeds or bedding plants labeled "bush," "dwarf," "patio," or "mini." Nurseries and seed catalogs now offer numerous varieties of vegetables and fruits especially designed for small spaces, but don't let that stop you from trying to grow "full-sized" varieties. Just experiment! Less challenging crops: carrots, onions, eggplant, radishes, peppers, beans, peas, Swiss chard, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, cabbages, herbs, and salad greens. Don't forget to provide supports for vine crops like peas, beans, cucumbers, and squash. More challenging crops: corn, melons, and potatoes. These crops need a larger volume of everything: food, water, and space. They can all be grown in containers, but if you're limited by space, they may not be the most cost efficient choices. Editor's Note: Be sure to read the rest of this article by clicking the link below. There is a useful chart that details what size pots to use for different plants.
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Make Your Own Weed Killer Recipe Does anyone know how to make a natural vegetation killer? By EM10 from Bancroft, Ontario, CA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf001328.tip.html
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Rate It: Getting Rid of Creeping Bell Flowers Can anyone please tell me how to get rid of creeping bell flowers in my garden. Digging them up only makes them multiply more. I would like to treat the problem and leave the plants in the ground if possible. Thanks for anyone's help. Hardiness Zone: 5a By flwrlovr from Machensey Park, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50236975.tip.html
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Rate It: Growing Grass On Top of Concrete Can I plant grass over a concrete pad? Hardiness Zone: 5a By vincem from Stillwater, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65519665.tip.html
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Rate It: Why do my Zucchini rot after the blossom drops off? They never get to picking size? Hardiness Zone: 7b By mablie Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf957794.tip.html
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Rate It: River Birch Leaves Turning Brown My River Birch leaves are turning brown. I planted it about 6 weeks ago. Hardiness Zone: 6a By beazle from Berrien Springs, MI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35598043.tip.html
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Rate It: Barefoot Friendly Landscape Material I'm looking for barefoot friendly landscape material for the landing at bottom of my deck steps. I live in the country and love to go barefoot. The landing at my steps have gotten worn down and is now muddy. I have pavers at the other steps but would like something less contained at these. Thanks for all suggestions. By suem1009 from Scottsville, VA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35855338.tip.html
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Rate It: What do I use to stake tomato plants in a 5 gal pot or bucket? By harley03 from Plymouth, NH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50622101.tip.html
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Rate It: My cat caught a chipmunk, but I got it away from him. I brought him in the house and put him in a container. He looks shocked and I can't tell if he's injured. I don't see any blood anywhere, but I don't want to scare it anymore than it has been, so I don't want to pick it up just yet. What can I do for it? By elliemay from Plymouth, NH Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29412550.tip.html
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Rate It: Creative Harvesting of Rainwater Looking for creative ways to harvest rain. Rain barrels used to be a dime a dozen, but now that environmentalism is all the rage, it has driven the price way up on previously discarded industrial barrels. I'm looking for truly innovative ideas, not just using ready made products like trash cans. By yoshhash from Windsor, ON Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13725204.tip.html
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Rate It: I bought a couple bales of hay from a local farmer thinking to put a top layer on my garden for weed control and to hold moisture in. I noticed last evening that there are lots of the heads of the grain in the bale. If I use this, will I be essentially sowing hay in my garden? Should I use something else, and if so, any recommendations for use of the 2 bales I purchased? Hardiness Zone: 8a By mom4boyz from Midlothian, TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34008089.tip.html
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Rate It: Gardening in the Canary Islands What plants in the Canary Islands benefit from coffee grounds? Hardiness Zone: 9b By brenin from Fuerteventura Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97175577.tip.html
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