March 31, 2007
Lettuce
This leaf lettuce is an ECHO favorite. From Australia, it grows extremely well under hot, humid conditions and is slow to bolt. Leaves are numerous and tasty with a yellowish hue. Highly recommended.
Source: Central FLA Gardener
Question: I always plant red leaf lettuce which can be picked as needed. However, after about a month, a center stalk appears and fewer leaves grow. Why does this happen, how do I avoid this?
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Summer is thought of as a cool season crop, bolting with the first hint of heat. There are a few tricks to prolong the lettuce harvest throughout the summer season.
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The Wall-O-Waters have been in place for almost two weeks waiting for the weather to improve enough to actually put tomatoes in them. In the meantime, the water in the sides has been warming and will warm the soil. …
Source: Molly Day
Can’t decide which vegetable seeds to try next year? Cornell Cooperative Extension has recently developed an interactive web site for vegetable gardeners to share their thoughts on the best seed varieties to grow.
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Snap beans are a fast growing bush or vine that takes up a lot of space in the garden. The bush varieties produce more quickly than the climbing varieties. Once beans are ready for harvest be prepared to pick them often to keep them …
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So go ahead: toss aside your gardening gloves, and proceed without fear of those nasty thorns. 1) Smooth Buttercup Thornless. This variety has won praise from gardeners worldwide, winning numerous competitions and prizes. …
Source: Jennifer
There are not a whole lot of roses that enjoy being in the shade. Miniature roses and some climbing and shrub roses are usually fairly shade tolerant, as roses grow. Most roses prefer five to six hours in the sun. …
Source: Jennifer
Red roses are known to be the color for romantic love. They are often times used for Valentines Day or to show passion or love towards one that is special to you. Beyond the color red in roses, are different shades and styles that can …
Source: Jennifer