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[Skittelroo]

Thanks for the tip of putting marigolds around the tomatoes.  Last year  I had the ugliest HUGE tomato bug I've ever seen.  Going out to do this "trick" now!

[Forsythia]

Got mine planted Sunday.  I did green beans, zucchini, bell peppers, a couple varieties pf tomatoes, habenero amd thai Dragon peppers, and baby sweet watermelon.  I have sandy soil so the tomatoes are usually amazing.  I'm curious as to how the watermelons will be.

[Monique]

I'm sunburned, sore, and covered with smudges. Guess what I've been doing! 

Planted hostas today in what I thought was my shady side yard. I must really ignore that side of the house because I was surprised to be in full sun the whole time I was digging those holes! I finally got around to cleaning up the bed by the dog run, too. I pulled out the useless ground cloth that had weeds and grass happily growing on top and turned the earth. Now that's ready to be replanted with something fun and interesting. Also dug up some of those damn stinging nettles. I hate those things! What a way to spoil a barefoot stroll through the garden.

The only downside of gardening is that my housework really piles up. I think there are extra people living here that I don't know about. Who uses all these towels?!

[Billy]

Sounds like we should start an MT co-op. Last year I had way more vegetables than we could consume. If you walked past my house you normally would end up with a bag of tomatoes in your hand. I've scaled way back this year but when I read about everything other members are growing it makes me think I should have grown more for bartering purposes.

[FritzTheKat]

We're growing tomatillos for the first time.
So far, so good. Cool looking plant...

[Monique]

We're growing tomatillos for the first time.
So far, so good. Cool looking plant...

Neat! I meant to get some tomatillo seeds but they got edged out by all the other stuff, lol. Handsome was interested in growing and using those. Maybe I'll try them next year.

Sounds like we should start an MT co-op. Last year I had way more vegetables than we could consume. If you walked past my house you normally would end up with a bag of tomatoes in your hand. I've scaled way back this year but when I read about everything other members are growing it makes me think I should have grown more for bartering purposes.

You probably walk past my house fairly often! I'll trade you a bag of my tomatoes for a bag of yours! lol

[FritzTheKat]

I can't wait to make "homegrown" Salsa Verde.
We are growing some heirloom tomatoes as well. I love to try something new...

[Mike Ingels]

Loving the rain. We have green, red and banana pepper, zucchini, okra, tomatoes, peas, Asian cabbage, leek and cucumbers. Lots of flowers, too.

[Monique]

I can't wait to make "homegrown" Salsa Verde.
We are growing some heirloom tomatoes as well. I love to try something new...

Yep, that's exactly what H wanted them for. We decided to try making it with Ciolino's tomatillos first and get the recipe down before we grow our own.

I've probably already mentioned that I'm growing three different types of brown tomatoes this year: brandywine, black krim, and black cherry. I'm really hoping some of them are as good as the Kumato, whose seeds are restricted to licensed growers.

Loving the rain. We have green, red and banana pepper, zucchini, okra, tomatoes, peas, Asian cabbage, leek and cucumbers. Lots of flowers, too.

Sounds like a lovely garden. Someone at school today mentioned that her garden always tastes better when we have plenty of rain rather than when it's watered from the hose. I think that's true, too. I just wish I would've gone ahead and mowed the backyard a couple days ago when I had the chance! It's gonna be a jungle out there!

[blue2]

Found a very large selection of heirloom tomatoes at The Andersons.  They are gone now.  It's nice to see the good stuff coming back instead of ill tasting big boys and better boys.

[inarut]

I have a big issue with fungus in my last rose bush. I have treated it over a dozen times and still have it. Anyone got any suggestions?

[Professor H]

Just found the topic - enjoy catching up and any tips.

This is my first foray into flower gardening - and I've gotten a hodge podge of varieties by strolling through Parrans this spring - as well as Lowe's on my occasional visits there.

I'm moving towards Perennials for the major centerpieces as I have quite a few locations in the yard.   Some sun, some shade and most a mix.

I'm taking notes on which flowers do better in the heat/sun, and shade so when I revisit them next year it will be with a better plan.   (I also need to write down the names - as I'm terrible in that regard as a beginner)

[Skittelroo]

Welcome aboard the amateur gardeners spree, Prof!   I may not be good at it, but it is my favorite summer pastime.  I change things around every year, to hubby's dismay

I should be picking my first tomatoes in a few days . 

[Professor H]

Tried the Upside down tomatoes last year - no luck only had one or two.
Gave up on them.
My grapes are looking to be small this year... but always tasty from a 100y/o vine.
Lots of Zucchini so far - (lots of watering), and the flowers seem to be reaching their summer peaks,

[Skittelroo]

Prof, you have hidden gardening talents!    Sounds like you did quite nicely, despite the heat we just had.   Good for you!