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Linda Faircloth replied to Cindy's discussion 'What Poppies can I grow in zone 9 ?' in the group Zone 9

I live in Shingle Springs, which is just east of Sacramento. I already have California poppies starting to grow. They're native to CA and beautiful. The best part is that they reseed and can pop up just about anywhere, including in your rock…

Oct 23, 2009

Gloria In The Garden replied to Cindy's discussion 'What Poppies can I grow in zone 9 ?' in the group Zone 9

Good question about the poppy's I'd like to know too ... I'm new in town zone 9 and would love to plant some poppy's ... I'm sure now is the time but what type is the question.

Oct 22, 2009

deja gins replied to Cindy's discussion 'What Poppies can I grow in zone 9 ?' in the group Zone 9

October is a good month to plant Iceland Poppies. You might need to add peat, sand or pumice to provide quick drainage. Buy them in packs of six and feed them every 2 weeks. They will bloom for you January to March.

Oct 16, 2009

Lisa Dent replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

I have slow growing tomatoes this year, ( too much rain and not enough sun this summer) but here in zone 7 I plant them so that they get late afternoon shade and they seem to do very nicely.

Sep 14, 2009

Michele E replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

Miracle grow is not ideal for tomatoes - causes the flowers to be ruined and does not nourish the soil. I have had the best organic heirloom tomatoes in years using quality seeds/plants and a 50/50 soil/compost to prepare the beds each year. A great…

Sep 12, 2009

JUDI FARRELL replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

try adding some acidity to the soil, I add my coffee grounds, but mix them with some loose soil first, or make a weak tea of them. Evrything else sounds good.

Sep 12, 2009

Lisa Ann Kocher Stillion replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

Never use potting soil to amend a poor soil like clay. You must use an organic medium such as dry straw, or sow winter rye and turn it under in the spring. Even a light coating of sawdust from a saw mill will decompose over the winter and help to…

Sep 12, 2009

Lisa Ann Kocher Stillion replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

Those are commonly found in seed and flower catalogues sent out in the spring.

Sep 12, 2009

Barbara zn8 VA replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

Connie, one thing that I do that has helped with earlier planting is to put the tomato support around the plant immediately, then I wrap saran wrap around the outside of the support. This blocks the harsh spring winds and keeps the temps a few…

Aug 25, 2009

R. Lee Jacintho replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

This site may have some info for next year when you want to plant tomatoes - Hope this link works. Lee

Aug 23, 2009

Connie Kupke Z8 TX replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

I got my "early girls" in the ground in April and I still don't have one tomato. Not surprising I guess with the heat we're getting. My tomatoes didn't do well last year either. But in 2007, I had one Roma that put out over…

Aug 23, 2009

R. Lee Jacintho replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

How about a light cheese cloth covering during the day. I've read that this can set up a temp difference and might cool down the plants. Also, with temps llike that I would water them 2x a day. Early so they can soak up the water before it gets…

Aug 23, 2009

Charlie Patin Z8 TX replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

Ruth, You are very right. Tomatoes don't set fruit if the night time temps don't get below about 72 degrees or the daytime temps get above about 92 degrees. It's why I try to get my tomatoes into the ground as early as possible in the…

Aug 23, 2009

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc replied to Cindy's discussion 'Tomatoes... help' in the group Vegetable Gardens

I believe that tomatoes do not like temperatures above 90 degrees, especially when it comes to setting fruit. (despite irrigation).

Aug 22, 2009

Tomatoes... help

I have 3 early girl tomato plants and 2 golden. All of them are doing poorly. Not filling out in growth, staying small. No fruit yet and they were planted in June. I'm in zone 9, have amended red clay soil with potting soil and compost. Not alot of humidity, temps for Summer are 95-100+. I water regularly every 2-3 days and include Miracle grow every month. Any thoughts?

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Cindy replied to Cid Young's discussion 'Plant list that will attract Butterflies or Hummingbirds' in the group Hummingbird Plants

I have many hummers in my area and I love the little guys. Make sure they have plenty of sugar water in there feeders everyday. Thanks for all the great ideas for flowers to try out in my garden that they tend to like. You guys are great here, I am…

Aug 22, 2009