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Kathy Davis Wright replied to shirley lay's discussion 'Plants destroyed at roots' in the group Alabama

I have had flower roots totally eaten by voles and moles. I thought it was deer, but the wrong end was gone.

Jul 4, 2011

Kathy Davis Wright replied to shirley lay's discussion 'Plants destroyed at roots' in the group Alabama

This is my first time to reply to anybody. I don't really know what I am doing. Bacterial wilt could be the cause. Plants wilt and die rapidly without yellowing or having spots on the follage. To help you see…

Jul 4, 2011

shirley lay commented on DR's group 'Christian Gardeners'

I have always wanted to raise flowers. I get so much joy from seeing the beauty only God could create. I am retired now and I am trying a herb garden (not going to well:) and also some vegetables. People who don't enjoy gardening just…

Aug 23, 2009

shirley lay replied to Sherry Hogan's discussion 'lemon balm' in the group Herbs

I pick the leaves and brew them with my tea. It gives it a great lemon flavor. It's hot or cold. You can also cook them with fish. I also love the smell.

Jul 23, 2009

Plants destroyed at roots

Earlier this year something attacked my zuchinni squash at the roots and the big beautiful plants died. I returned a week ago from vacation the same thing had happened to my tomatoes. Does anyone know what this might be and how I can prevent it next year. The tops of the plants were beautiful but the bottoms and roots were mush.I live in south AlabamaSee More

shirley lay added a discussion to the group Alabama Jul 21, 2009

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shirley lay replied to Jaime Wilkerson's discussion 'Help! New to herbs & have 2 different "problem" herbs' in the group Herbs

I don't know about cilantro but I pinched off the spindly part of my mint and it is doing very well. Be VERY careful. It will take over your garden if it gets going.

Jul 7, 2009

shirley lay replied to Luci-Ann Landreth's discussion 'sweet basil' in the group Herbs

I read that if you let it flower, the leaves will not taste the same. I am going to try putting it in a jar with sea salt. I have frozen some but haven't used it yet

Jul 7, 2009

Rebecca Davis left a comment for shirley lay

I do indeed. I grow rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley, sage, dill, fennel, basil. Nothing beats fresh herbs!

Jun 22, 2009

shirley lay left a comment for Rebecca Davis

Hello Rebecca, I just planted a herb garden. I am so excited. It smells so good. Do you have herbs?

Jun 10, 2009

shirley lay replied to Karen Henderson z5/Ohio's discussion 'New Herb garden' in the group Herbs

I just finished planting my herb garden. I think it is addictive:). I am so excited. I planted parsley, rosemary, thyme, basil (probably my favorite) mint (in a container sunk in the ground) . Thanks for the information. Also pineapple sage, and…

Jun 10, 2009

shirley lay replied to Karen Henderson z5/Ohio's discussion 'New Herb garden' in the group Herbs

I have just joined this group because I want to plant some herbs. Is lemon balm invasive like mint? I am so glad I read all these post because I would have just planted it in my garden.

Jun 8, 2009

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shirley lay commented on Frankco's photo

Your magnolia is absolutely beautiful. I planted one e years ago and every year during the winter it looks like it is dead. Then it comes back out but has no flowers. I try to protect it. Any suggestions?

magnolia in backyard

May 25, 2009

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Skill level: Beginner

What kind of gardening do you like to do?: Flower and vegetable.

How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?: 12+

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At 1:35pm on June 22, 2009, Rebecca Davis said…: I do indeed. I grow rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley, sage, dill, fennel, basil. Nothing beats fresh herbs!

At 6:52pm on May 4, 2009, Peggy said…: I have a Facebook page also.

At 6:43pm on May 4, 2009, Peggy said…: I live in NE Alabama but am from cental Alabama. We have been up here 40 years.

At 3:22pm on May 2, 2009, shirley lay said…: I didn't plant them very deep. They look healthy but I guess I am just anxious to see them. I am having a wonderful time in my garden. Thanks for you help

At 11:59am on May 1, 2009, Carole Moyer z3/MN said…: Hi Shirley, I received a clump of iris from my daughter-in law and just planted them. Last fall I dug some up and moved them as the clump was getting to big. How deep did you plant them? I don't think iris like to be planted to deep.