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RUTH RODMAN z7 nc commented on Garden-Share's group 'Zone 7'

The tree I have as the photo for my page I lost over a two year period, to the drought we had a couple of years ago. Although I'd like another tree, I have decided to plant a peony or two in its place. But I miss the tree; we had a canapied…

May 15, 2010

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RUTH RODMAN z7 nc commented on Garden-Share's group 'North Carolina'

The only remedy I found is fencing the veggies the bunnies like; all the repellants that claim to be effective have not proven to be. The rabbits don't seem to like tomatoes, peppers, or beans as they have left them alone. But they love…

Apr 5, 2010

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc commented on Garden-Share's group 'North Carolina'

We are having a giant snowstorm here in western NC. In fact right now it is a mix of rain and snow. I can't wait 'til Spring arrives! Anyone started seeds indoors yet?

Jan 30, 2010

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc commented on Garden-Share's group 'Zone 7'

Small world.........I live in Hendersonville, NC. And yes! we are buried under ice and snow!

Jan 6, 2010

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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

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc commented on Garden-Share's group 'North Carolina'

Haven't heard much from North Carolinians. How's everyone's harvest? We started picking peppers and tomatoes and beans. The broccoli was finished at least 3 weeks ago and by that time all the main heads were picked and the worms had…

Aug 2, 2009

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc commented on Garden-Share's group 'Zone 7'

I am growing three kinds of tomatoes and at least half of the 'Celebrity' type have yellow leaves but the tomatoes themselves are unaffected. The 'Better Boy' and 'Italia' are fine. But we have had a very wet week and…

Aug 1, 2009

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc commented on Lynne Roark's album

What adorable puppies!

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Jul 31, 2009

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc left a comment for Betty Thompson

Hi Betty, I was able to exchange an email with my sister who is vacationing in Bermuda and she thinks she knows who you are. Her daughter, my niece, used to work at a farm in Windham that also sold ice cream and she thinks you used to go there with…

Jul 17, 2009

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc left a comment for Betty Thompson

She and her husband are vacationing in Bermuda right now for their 40th wedding anniversary. How long have you lived in Windham?

Jul 17, 2009

Betty Thompson left a comment for RUTH RODMAN z7 nc

Hi Ruth thanks for your warm welcome and how funny that your sister is the local librarian. Next time I'm in there I'll give a shout **Ruth's Sister** :p

Jul 17, 2009

Betty Thompson and RUTH RODMAN z7 nc are now friends Jul 16, 2009

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc replied to Luci-Ann Landreth's discussion 'sweet banana peppers' in the group Vegetable Gardens

I am growing cubanelle peppers; I saw on your page that you are also. When I googled cubanelle it gave banana pepper as an alternate name, which I didn't know. Any thoughts on that sinceyou are growing both types? I haven't seen any brown…

Jul 16, 2009

RUTH RODMAN z7 nc replied to Jennie of Special Edibles's discussion 'Any Suggestions on How To Keep Wild Bunnies Out of Your Garden?' in the group Vegetable Gardens

I found last summer that the many rabbits invading our yard ate anything I planted except tomato and pepper plants. I bought rabbit fencing which has graduated size squares with the smallest at the bottom and I enclosed the raised frames where I had…

Jul 12, 2009

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Which category best describes you?: Recreational Gardener

Skill level: Intermediate

What kind of gardening do you like to do?: MOSTLY VEGETABLES; SOME FLOWERS

How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?: Depends on the time of year; spring and summer probably a couple of hours

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Rabbits!

Posted on May 19, 2009 at 7:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Rabbits invade our yard like they have found rabbit heaven. The only remedy I have found is to enclose my raised garden frames with rabbit fencing. Various repellants that claim to be 100% effective have not worked! The only vegetables they don't seem to eat are tomatoes and peppers. Anyone else had problems with rabbits? Ruth

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At 7:03pm on July 16, 2009, Betty Thompson said…: Hi Ruth thanks for your warm welcome and how funny that your sister is the local librarian. Next time I'm in there I'll give a shout **Ruth's Sister** :p

At 12:26pm on June 6, 2009, Robert E Brown--z7b8aNC said…: Well, I don't really keep them off, I just keep them to a minimum. I tie pie plates to tomato stakes to sort of reduce the number of them. Starlings are the worst. It sounds kinda mean, but I use a BB gun to keep them out of my yard. I don't really shoot the birds, just close enough to them to make them think I am trying to shoot them. It doesn't take long for them to get the message. It also helps that I have 10 bushes. lol

At 6:04pm on May 31, 2009, Kathi Willis - Asheville, NC said…: Thanks Ruth. I just joined a month or so ago. Found the site through Facebook. Have been checking it every day since. I love being able to share our garden with others and have actually learned some things to help us out. I look forward to seeing pictures of your garden. This weekend has been beautiful!!!! Love the mountains of NC!!!

At 8:33pm on May 23, 2009, Laura z6/7PA said…: Check this out. This looks perfect for you really!
http://gardenersindex.ning.com/video/how-to-plant-in-a-waist-high
She's a member also.

At 8:27pm on May 23, 2009, Laura z6/7PA said…: Hi Mom! Glad to see you joined! I hope you like it! Lots of enthusiastic gardeners, just like us, here. :)

At 4:52pm on May 20, 2009, Dave Norling said…: Ruth, I previously mentioned about finding a garden book on "companion planting". I found it to be very helpful. It will tell you the importance of rotating your crops every year, what plants will repel the bad insects above such as marigolds and what companion vegetable plant wii repel insects below ground such as root maggots. That's where I found the rabbit repellent, onions. While you still may have some damage going organic, you are free of toxic pesticides which is unhealthy.

At 3:02pm on May 20, 2009, Dave Norling said…: Ruth, Years back, I had trouble with rabbits eating my organic vegetable plants. Since I don't like to use chemicals, I read that surrounding your plants with onions is a natural repellent. I was growing vine type plants on a chain link fence and planted three varieties of onions in front of the vegetables.. Maybe it was coincidence but I had no more rabbit problems and I benefited with getting onions. Garlic is another natural repellent that I used around rose bushes to repel aphids. Find yourself a book on "companion planting". Hope this works for you. Dave