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Excellent logic...of course this is the logic used by those knowledgeable Victorian gardeners, in their walled gardens. The theory being that the...
I'm a bit mystified by this obsession with defoliating tomatoes...if in doubt, leave them alone. As I have said previously (if you must) just...
Hi, Grandma Sue. I see no problem with the leaves of your tomato plants. There is a virus disease called 'leaf curl', but (from your pics) I...
What a shame! A good rule of thumb when removing leaves...only remove leaves from below where the fruit is ripening.Why? a) to improve air...
Excellent crop there, JWK.
Absolutely beautiful example for the time of year & location.
Wot could go Wong!
Not sure in your own case, but it almost always comes down to insufficient heat. I would say that unless you can provide 60f (15.5c) night & day,...
Phew! :rolleyespink:
Crikey! I've always found them bullet-proof. Another 'climate change' casualty?
That's fantastic, quite early, depending where you live/garden.
Knew this happen :smile: ....it was ever so. Full family = Chrysanthemums are also related to dahlias, sunflowers, marigolds, zinnias, and cosmos....
The history of Bordeaux Mixture (treatment for potato/tomato blight) is quite interesting:"Bordeaux mixture (also called Bordo Mix) is a...
Hi, Pattie. It would be beneficial if you nipped the growing tips of your sweet peas. This will result in the production of strong side shoots...
Interesting to note whilst on the subject of spays, pyrethrum in particular. Pyrethrum is derived from marigolds....hence why gardeners plant...
I agree, spraying should always a last resort, and no substitute for a good growing regime.Worth noting that the last bumper, outdoor tomato...
Afraid I can't help with the application of your fungus treatment, as it isn't something I normally have to deal with. As I said, there are...
Yes, I do grow mine under glass....tomato/potato (same family) blight being the main obstacle to growing outdoors. Also, you're at the mercy of...
I agree with JWK, your plot does you credit. Gardening is full of ups & downs, and things beyond our control. Try not to get disillusioned.
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