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Comment by Lynn Biasini on May 15, 2009 at 12:34pm

Boy, this sounds like such a great opportunity, I might show up, too!! haha! I was out at McAlister's Greenhouses the other day, and they are selling M. Petunias, but I didn't see any Four O'Clocks. The petunias apparently are VERY invasive... speaking of which, I have LOADS of vinca major (also invasive) if anyone wants it.

Comment by Amanda Stowe on May 15, 2009 at 5:55am

Super! I think the plant shape is nice and will work for me. I will try and work on freeing up my time sooner - this weekend is Prom, yard sale and soccer tournament finals - whew! But maybe I can road trip next weekend!?! I really don't want to have to wait to get it started! I will get back with you soon - and thanks again for your generosity!

Comment by Amanda Stowe on May 13, 2009 at 9:39pm

Oh - thank you so much! I live in Mooresville, so I don't know when I can get down your way but I will try soon. Hmm... I am a teacher & soccer mom so my days are chock full right now - but come mid June - I am free as a bird to road trip. Would that be too late to transplant? If so - then I will figure out a way to swing down there sooner - I guess I should see how far 485 will take me :) Is yours the same gorgeous purple-blue that is in the pic? I was thinking of planting it on a slope where we can't get grass to grow (nor would someone want to mow) to help with erosion. How fast do you think it might spread? Oh gosh! I am so excited! Thanks again! Hope to hear from you soon!

Comment by Amanda Stowe on May 12, 2009 at 9:18pm

Hi there! New to the group (and gardening - in fact I am trying to cure my black thumb after a bit of success last summer) Anyway - I have seen a plant that I love and want to use in my yard, but I cant find any to get started - Anyone have or know where I can buy Mexican petunia? I have searched online - and the reviews are mixed as to if it is good or bad - but some have had success in NC. It is a prolific grower once you get one ... but to order one is $25+ at a local nursery! Yikes! (I am also on a fixed budget) Anyone have suggestions for acquiring some? I would order seeds on line but I am afraid they would not get established in the yard successfully this summer. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Comment by Dee & Frank Hughes on May 2, 2009 at 6:50am

IMHO the window for snap peas is closed. I planted March 9 and usually harvest late May through early June. They don't like warm weather.
They are delish. I grow a dwarf variety called Cascadia. I plant a double row along a 4 ft. trellis- which you can just see in this pic

Comment by Debbie Foster on May 1, 2009 at 10:33pm

I have Siberian Iris, if anyone wants any.

Comment by Debbie Foster on May 1, 2009 at 10:33pm

My garden is planted and I have a wee bit of space left. I would like to grow something along the line of sugar snap peas, which I've never grown before. Any recommendations? Location of plants?

Comment by Debbie Foster on May 1, 2009 at 10:32pm

How nice to see this group getting some action!

Yep, fire ants are tough. I just learned in my Master Composter class that we have native fire ants and that we shouldn't be so quick to kill those. But I don't know how to tell the difference yet. I would try grits, hot water and go to Renfrows and see if they have an organic bait.

Comment by Dee & Frank Hughes on April 22, 2009 at 1:13pm

And this response for Ram- I think you've got more than half the battle won by going raised bed. You can make your own soil, won't have drainage issues etc. My rec to folks starting is to start small and plant what you really love. you'll need to place the bed in an area that gets at least 6 hours of daily sun. I have a 60 sq. ft kitchen garden and grow peas in the spring. When the peas are done in early June I plant squash and cukes on trellis. Also grow 2 tomato, pepper, eggplant and pole beans. In containers I grow cherry tomatoes, figs and herbs. That's lots of good stuff from a very small space. Keep us posted on how things go for you.

Comment by Dee & Frank Hughes on April 22, 2009 at 1:01pm

Sorry about this Donna-nothing would ruin my gardening experience like fire ants. I'm fairly certain they won't pack up and move away on their own so you'll need to deal with them. I've attached a pdf file on natural control methods. Of these the one I've heard working is boiling water, but that won't be easy to do at Community Garden. If you decide to beg the earth mothers forgiveness and go chemical you might try Ortho fire ant killer. This is a powder and does not need to be watered in so the risk of spreading to your veggies is less. You might try covering the mound with a flower pot after you sprinkle the powder to further contain any possible contamination. Good luck and let us know what works for you.FAPFS012.2002rev.pdf

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