tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post3474319430457603262..comments2024-03-19T15:39:56.057-04:00Comments on Natural Gardening: Easter and springLisa Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08546271182217310594noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-36903516970564271732010-04-05T20:21:37.451-04:002010-04-05T20:21:37.451-04:00Oh, I'm REALLY hoping that woodchucks won'...Oh, I'm REALLY hoping that woodchucks won't develop a taste for artichokes, asparagus, and whatever winter squash that I plant in the satellite garden! <br /><br />Based on past seasons, onions and garlic are OK, so probably the leeks are as well. But woodchucks are herbivores, par excellence, but maybe there'll be plenty of forage out there for them this year, without succumbing to prickly artichokes!<br /><br />Nancy and Lisa -- wasn't it lovely to be out on such a great Easter weekend, and nice to think that we span (or at least triangulate) the continent, too!<br /><br />Gail, good for you to try some veggies in containers. It should be fun. I've had great success with greens, basil, peppers, and some tomatoes & eggplant (depending on the size of the container).<br /><br />In large pots, I normally use good-quality potting mix that drains well (regular container mix), adding organic fertilizer as needed. <br /><br />In my new raised beds, I'm using 'top soil' purchased from a local mulch dealer. It's a 80% commercial veggie compost, 20% composted cow manure blend. We'll see how it does, but it looks nice, and will retain moisture better than filling the beds with potting mix!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-8159873146169250392010-04-05T19:31:16.074-04:002010-04-05T19:31:16.074-04:00Lisa, Oh my! Critters with voracious appetites! Le...Lisa, Oh my! Critters with voracious appetites! Let's hope they don't like artichokes... I was wondering what you use for container soil? I am going to try my hand at raising veggies in a few containers and I am low on compost. gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-46475959573228689442010-04-04T21:35:45.604-04:002010-04-04T21:35:45.604-04:00How much 'choke could a woodchuck choke?
One ...How much 'choke could a woodchuck choke?<br /><br />One wonders...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932975112078606231noreply@blogger.com