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Comment on Sugar Baby Watermelon – 40 Seeds by MIA BROWN

MIA BROWN — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:37:50 +0000

just planted the seeds theyhaven’t had time to sprout yet.

but we have big hopes.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Guide to Georgia Vegetable Gardening by Mme Molineaux Valerie

Mme Molineaux Valerie — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:32:56 +0000

I ordered this book for my daughter who had moved to Georgia from LA. She, a keen gardener, tells me that it is exactly what she was looking for and expects it to be a great help in her new surroundings.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Guide to Georgia Vegetable Gardening by B. Valenza

B. Valenza — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:06:36 +0000

This book is very valuable to anyone interested in vegetable gardening in GA. I was new to the area and the soil here is much different from the soil in NJ. I bought the book as a reference guide and it has been very helpful. My garden is getting better each year.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Heavy Duty 2 Gallon High-Quality Stainless Steel Professional Sprayer by William J. Veilleux

William J. Veilleux — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:27:30 +0000

This product is well worth the money. No more buying a plastic sprayer only to not be able to purchase parts to keep it functioning correctly. the only drawback on the sprayer was that it came with a flat spray tip and not the adjustable spray nozzle that is more versatile.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Taylor’s Guide to Perennials by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:08:16 +0000

This book is arranged like a bird-identifier book– color plates in the front arranged by flower color with plant details referenced in the back of the book. The color plates are clear, good color quality, and provide close-ups of the flowers. Pen and ink drawings of plant profiles, leaf structures, and distinguishing features enhance the books ability to help the reader identify “what plant is this?” If you’re looking for detailed growing conditions or a “how to”, get another book. But if you’re looking for a thorough, easy-to-carry-to- the-localgarden-nursery book, to identify plants and the flowers they will yield then this book is for you! I have tons of books on periennals, but this is the one that never fails me when I need to ID a plant or flower.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Guide to Georgia Vegetable Gardening by T. J. Trentadue

T. J. Trentadue — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:30:29 +0000

I hope you already know Felder Rushing,Louisiana gardener! Then you know his book will not only give you the information you are looking for, but also include surprising and fascinating side bars. Felder puts the fun into whatever kind of gardening you want to do, without leaving out the how to! Check this book out for planting nuts and fruits as well as a huge variety of vegetables.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Guide to Georgia Vegetable Gardening by Millie G. Lewis

Millie G. Lewis — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:30:02 +0000

The book, “Guide to Georgia Vegetable Gardening,” was just what I was looking for, as a birthday gift for our daughter-in-law. She, our son, and children have been living in Georgia for about five years and requested a book on vegetable gardening. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there are gardening books specific to various states, and found one

for Georgia. Our daughter-in-law was amazed to get a Georgia gardening book, has

scanned it, and is thrilled that it has everything she needs to begin her vegetable garden. She can hardly wait to have her boys start digging!
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on Teddy Bear Sunflower Seeds by Ima Goober

Ima Goober — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:39:05 +0000

I found these for the first time a couple years ago. They are really a blast. The main blooms can be nearly a foot in diameter while secendary blooms about 6-7in. They are so delightful. They really do look more like a yellow pom pom then a sunflower. The heads to get pretty heavy and can weigh on the plant. But you will be delited with the unique beauty. I certainly was. Your friends will be impressed with your gardening abilities.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Taylor’s Guide to Perennials by Kristina Hare

Kristina Hare — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:26:06 +0000

I am very new to gardening and found this book very helpful. It is cut and dry! The plants are listed in alphabetical order explaining where to plant them and how to care for them. It also describes when and if to trim them back and if dead heading is needed. I also enjoyed how one section of the book organized plants based on color.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Teddy Bear Sunflower Seeds by A Research It Maven

A Research It Maven — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:54:11 +0000

These Teddy Bear dwarf sunflowers are such FUN to grow, and just the right height (about 3 feet) for KIDS to delight in. Swarms of birds feed on them when they are mature, so plant plenty! We planted our group in front of an old trellis screen that we found in someone’s bulk trash. We put in a post at each end, fastened them to the screen, and then tied each sunflower loosely to the screen when it reached over two feet tall. Just for support in the wind, tho, not really needed, but the top flower IS large and heavy, so a precaution.

Since we live in the Desert Southwest, the Spring and Summer times are too harsh to start growing ANYTHING, even trees, so we soaked the seeds overnight and planted them in those small flat round peat pods (you hydrate first to make a little pot.) ALL the seeds sprouted very well! When they became sturdy little seedlings, we put them outside. Its very warm here in the Fall, so we just kept them MOIST until they were established (about two weeks.)

All Winter into late Spring, grouped together! These sunflowers are unusual and make everyone in the neighborhood think YOU are talented! But the truth is, they are NO WORK at all! They need water frequently as they grow to 3 feet, but not much of anything after that. All this FUN for the price of a packet of seed – with FREE shipping from JD PowerSellers! Teddy Bear Sunflower Seeds!
Rating: 5 / 5