tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post3148811421576605986..comments2024-03-28T04:35:22.114-07:00Comments on danger garden: What’s Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? A book review...danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-43299775557853227022012-03-26T06:45:19.304-07:002012-03-26T06:45:19.304-07:00Sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for the re...Sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for the review.my suburban homesteadhttp://www.mysuburbanhomestead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-76423118051330083572012-03-25T00:24:00.356-07:002012-03-25T00:24:00.356-07:00I have some plants like yours in my special garden...I have some plants like yours in my special garden, 'm trying now how to improve it. I actually host a <a href="http://www.noordinaryhomestead.com/category/sustainable-living/in-the-garden/garden-life-link-up/" rel="nofollow"> weekly gardening link up</a> every Friday on my blog. I'd love for you to drop by and join in.Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homesteadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-42023388177223857942012-03-22T16:23:31.844-07:002012-03-22T16:23:31.844-07:00I love What's Wrong With My Plant? (And How Do...I love What's Wrong With My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?). It's a staple of our Master Gardener book box. :)<br /><br />I'll have to look at the veggie one.Meg Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111004772889451830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-53266347763386360812012-03-22T13:58:57.985-07:002012-03-22T13:58:57.985-07:00Loree, just grow Early Girl and other types that a...Loree, just grow Early Girl and other types that are V-wilt resistant and you'll be fine. If you get fancy with the heirlooms then you're asking for trouble with only one bed.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777671876067135523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-25932466885305543812012-03-21T22:52:37.388-07:002012-03-21T22:52:37.388-07:00That is a great idea, I think it really would be u...That is a great idea, I think it really would be useful.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-69619227534003888782012-03-21T22:51:52.043-07:002012-03-21T22:51:52.043-07:00You need to read Ivette Solers book on front yard ...You need to read Ivette Solers book on front yard food. I'll bring it to the exchange!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-49162150715201699572012-03-21T22:50:55.590-07:002012-03-21T22:50:55.590-07:00Jenni you've certainly got the space at your n...Jenni you've certainly got the space at your new place to go veggie crazy!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-23627057284758876892012-03-21T22:49:56.136-07:002012-03-21T22:49:56.136-07:00The best pests are the confused pests!The best pests are the confused pests!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-47639890891962926412012-03-21T22:49:02.943-07:002012-03-21T22:49:02.943-07:00Yes and how excited do you think I am about that? ...Yes and how excited do you think I am about that? CAN'T WAIT!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-24321064269015245642012-03-21T22:48:10.098-07:002012-03-21T22:48:10.098-07:00Horrible just almost begins to describe the weathe...Horrible just almost begins to describe the weather. It's madness! So sad about your tomatoes...now I'm really scared.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-30038264817611915502012-03-21T22:46:31.188-07:002012-03-21T22:46:31.188-07:00Most excellent point!Most excellent point!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-68554732410651331012012-03-21T22:46:07.691-07:002012-03-21T22:46:07.691-07:00Not like...LOVE!Not like...LOVE!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-2263948893966803152012-03-21T22:45:33.582-07:002012-03-21T22:45:33.582-07:00I new it was too good to last, I just didn't t...I new it was too good to last, I just didn't think it would end over marigolds...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-89460981715446354852012-03-21T22:44:37.441-07:002012-03-21T22:44:37.441-07:00They are supposed to repel slugs! Glad I never fel...They are supposed to repel slugs! Glad I never fell for that lie.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-42421749220653313032012-03-21T22:43:14.561-07:002012-03-21T22:43:14.561-07:00Yes indeed! That is very true!Yes indeed! That is very true!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-29971881276261163712012-03-21T17:23:39.229-07:002012-03-21T17:23:39.229-07:00At our last place, we always rotated our veggie pl...At our last place, we always rotated our veggie plantings, but we had to be creative since some of the raised beds got more sun than others. <br /><br />I'm thinking this book is great for two groups - newer gardeners who are really invested their veggie harvest, and any level veggie gardeners who hit snags in production, particularly after previous successes. When I am at the Master Gardener clinic, we often get calls from newer vegetable growers with problems. Sounds like this book would be good to have for reference in the office, too. I'll suggest it!MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-40581837952652150442012-03-21T16:47:21.671-07:002012-03-21T16:47:21.671-07:00I'm in the same situation--I have but two rais...I'm in the same situation--I have but two raised beds so I can only rotate them so much. And I don't like vegetable gardening enough to want to build another bed. I may just have to go rogue and plant them one in the front yard, even though my partner would hate it. The book says we have to!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404180898034770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-39267193344283306202012-03-21T14:31:38.503-07:002012-03-21T14:31:38.503-07:00This sounds like a handy guide. I'm still rela...This sounds like a handy guide. I'm still relatively new to veggie growing and have been in the market for a good guide like this. Thanks for the review! Cheers, JenniRainy Day Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139202327960366363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-18616203982668603962012-03-21T14:09:39.680-07:002012-03-21T14:09:39.680-07:00Did you see that Timber Press also has an entire b...Did you see that Timber Press also has an entire book devoted to agaves coming soon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-54434482811198681442012-03-21T13:02:05.125-07:002012-03-21T13:02:05.125-07:00Hey there! THanks for reviewing this, a friend ha...Hey there! THanks for reviewing this, a friend had sent me a newspaper review of this book and I was interested. Now with your review I think I've got a enough info. to get the gist of the book. Sounds like it is well-organized with good general care info in it. I agree crop rotation is a must! It really helps with pests too so that any little eggs/etc.. that hatch out from the year before aren't rewarded with their favorite crop sitting right before them. Move things around and keep the pests confused!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-47765587650374519062012-03-21T11:37:24.007-07:002012-03-21T11:37:24.007-07:00I used to plant my tomatoes in the same bed every ...I used to plant my tomatoes in the same bed every year because I had no choice. Sure enough, I got V-wilt and it took me two summers to realize what was going on (that was a dark time for me - 2 years with a failing tomato crop!) Now in our new house, I have 4 large beds and I rotate every year - just in case. This looks like a good book; I'll have to check it out. I also need to get my denial garden planted - but this weather is horrible!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777671876067135523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-79441043954143526162012-03-21T11:08:13.342-07:002012-03-21T11:08:13.342-07:00Even if you find gardening books to be too "b...Even if you find gardening books to be too "basic", they're great to lend or hand down to less-experienced gardeners, especially those in the family. :-)Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-5754438838357585872012-03-21T10:44:21.077-07:002012-03-21T10:44:21.077-07:00I mean, it was bad enough finding out that you lik...I mean, it was bad enough finding out that you <i>like</i> summer.mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-28642830534743983962012-03-21T10:19:34.104-07:002012-03-21T10:19:34.104-07:00You have a problem with marigolds? I don't kno...You have a problem with marigolds? I don't know if we can be friends anymore. . . .mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-28600399617536849852012-03-21T09:45:10.746-07:002012-03-21T09:45:10.746-07:00Like you, we have one raised bed where the tomato ...Like you, we have one raised bed where the tomato plants go each year. Our friend in the Alphabet District grew the best tomatoes ever in the same spot year after year and it didn't even get all that much sun. As for marigolds, I planted them once, only to find them covered in slime and draped with slugs the next day. I thought they were supposed to repel slugs, but maybe they lure them away from other plants?<br />Nature is always outsmarting me, one way or another.ricki 'sprig to twig'http://bannersbyricki.com/index.phpnoreply@blogger.com