ScarletRose: LOL. men never droop around me!... but that's getting off topic.

I took a peek this morning, they are looking pretty nice. Maybe 1/2 inch tall..... lets see if I can remember... blue lake beans, collards, scallions, broccoli... oh and carrots!


Now my roses are leafing out very nicely. I still haven't added anything to their soil yet.

ScarletRose: LOL

Eriisa: are we talking about men??

oh they were sitting outside in a partly sunny area. They just kinda drooped a little. I forgot to check on them all today, so I'll look tomorrow and give a report.

Eriisa:
Where did you let them sit and what happened to them there?

lisa56:
It is probably starving for fertilizer
Feed it Hollytone, if you can
Miracle Grow will help
Any topical fertilizer will help this time of year
Make sure it is not getting too much water
Is it under a gutter or downspout that splashes on it?
Is it in a low area that puddles around it?

The azalea outside my kitchen door has alot of yellow leaves on it, it does have buds on it. What can I do to help it?

Eriisa: Oh you guys have fun,nothing doing here till May.lol

LOL

I had to laugh today at the seedlings. What I did is took egg cartons and put them in large ziploc bags to give the greehouse effect. I took the collard seedlings out of the bag today and let them sit out.


they did not appreciate my generosity at all.

Eriisa: Well all i can say is we got a blast of cold with snow today.I'm jealous of all of you.

The cherry trees have bloomed here.

Foxy Lady: I expect pretty soon. Its just some veggie seeds that I tossed in egg cartons to start em. I was surprised that the germinated so fast, its only been 2 or 3 days.

ScarletRose: I window shoppe also except i never can pass up a bargin.I can't wait for the warmer weather.We were in the 60's today,now were going back into a cold spell.

Foxy Lady: I saw all sorts of kits at Wally World today.. Hanging strawberries.. and patio planters.. good thing I was just window shopping per say.. I could have spent a fortune!

I also found the kewlest grill only 297.00 it is huge.. LOL

Eriisa: LOL so when can you start to plant?

ScarletRose: I bought a hanging basket last year with a cherry tomatoe plant in it.Was i surprised the amount of tomatoes we got from it.

Foxy Lady: I picked up two packets of seeds for Beefsteak.. and two packets for Cherry tomatoes.. whoo hoo.. I so can't wait.. we love munching on the cherry toms like they are candy so I will make sure to really plant the heck out of them.. :)

ajtgirl: LOL! yes Ma'am! exactly!!

plaintiger:
There are bush type tomatoes that don't need staking and there are those that benefit from staking. It keeps the tomatoes from getting all gross in the soil from bugs and worms, etc. The plant is happier if it's limbs are tied up to a pole or a cage. Just like you, eh, Plaintiger? Heh Heh

I got seedlings! I got seedlings! woo hoo!

plaintiger: Some ppl let them grow on the ground,i like to support them.

ajtgirl: wow - i didn't know the plants were supposed to be able to support the fruit! i thought tomatoes were *supposed* to grow along the ground!

ajtgirl: oh they do very well,my hubby ties them to long poles so far so good.

Foxy Lady:
Good for you...don't let them get too tall inside or they won't be strong enough to support the fruit after you plant them

spicieangel: Oh i wish.

Foxy Lady: my dafodills are up and my lilac bush has buds on it and my grape hyacinths are up as well

ajtgirl: I did start some tomato plants in containers inside to get them a head start.

Foxy Lady:

I see now why you need to wait a couple of extra weeks before planting annuals.
I planted pansies, viola and ranunculus yesterday in some planters. They will be OK outside now because they love the cool nights.

Dolittle: and Erlisa you both make me jealous.Were sure to still get snow right into April.My daffodils are peaking but may go back to sleep lol.Nothing else is budding yet,sure wish my lilacs were thats a sure sign of Spring.

our bradford pear trees are blooming and the maple is budding but so far my oak isn't. I want to give my roses some fertilizer soon!!

my oak trees went from bare limbs to buds everywhere in one week! I'm glad I trim my rose bushes last weekend, but I think they need it again already! I'm never tough enough and really cut back.

Worked outside today trimming bushes..so nice and warm. My rose bushes are putting on new growth like crazy (well the ones that the last freeze didn't kill)! My lilac bush is leafing out too!

ajtgirl: LOL no i live in Utica,NY were CentralNY.

ajtgirl: nope. She don't. :)

Foxy Lady:
I thought you lived in NYC

ajtgirl: We can't plant till after May 30th to be safe of all frost.

Foxy Lady:

I refer to all our participants as "the kids" or "the guys"
We have an educational center, or school, which serves over 300 children under the age of 18, plus a Day Treatment program for over 350 participants over 18. To me they are all my kids.

The daffodils have been ready to pop for a couple of weeks!. Won't be long now

plaintiger:

You should come visit us in early May when all of our annuals are ready for sale. We are located in Brookville. Remember, you cannot safely plant anything outside on Long Island until May 15th!

ajtgirl: Ours is called ARC about the same as yours but it's mostly adults.
I may take my Rose bush out and work more with my grapevines.My daffodils are peeking out with the crazy weather were getting.

ajtgirl: nice! i should indeed stop by. when? =)

though i need to warn You: i really know zip about gardening. i just co-mod here. (i am willing to learn though! :)

Foxy Lady:

I work for the Association for The Help of Retarded Children

The kids are my favorite cause
We grow crops for retail sales, year round and all our profits go back into the Association. We have 2 large greenhouses and some beautiful gardens on an old estate on Long Island. Plaintiger...since you are so close, you should stop by someday. Our annuals are the best you'll ever find and we don't charge tax, because we're a not-for-profit. We are planting up our impatiens, begonias, dahlias, nierembergia, geraniums, alyssum, coleus, lobelia, etc etc right now.

I am not a big fan of roses, Foxy, but I know a little about them (very little)

ajtgirl: Hey thats great,tell us more about your cause.Than i'll tell you about my rosebush.

ajtgirl: wow, cool!

erm...what's Your favorite cause?

ScarletRose:
Looks more like the mammogram reminder to me, heh heh
and I think I am due

Hi everyone! I am a gardener and grower by profession

I will offer tips to anyone as long as they contribute to my favorite cause.

nobleheart: hey, that's a bad taste bear, isn't it?

i'd need a shovel to find croci today, whether they were peekin' out above ground or not!

They said that Texas will not have the wildflowers that we usually have because of the lack of rain and warm weather.

all fooling around outside..anyone seen any early crocuses yet?

Eriisa: my AC
http://images.quizilla.com/1034097230_essurprise.jpg

ScarletRose: heehee...thank You, Lady. :)

plaintiger: well an olive, or a reminder to get a mamogram.. hehe.. but, yes.. if you look inside the parathesis.. it looks like a degree sign.. LOL