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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jessica Freeman Aug 13, 2011. 5 Replies

My wife and I have started our 1st garden this year. Production of vegetables is doing pretty well. Our problem is that with the Texas heat soaring above 105, it is hard to the plants from wilting.…Continue

 

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"Yes sir. We are growing squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapeños, okra, and potatoes.not shown are raspberry and blueberry bushes that are both beginning to bloom nicely."
May 5, 2012
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"Michael, that garden looks Great! Are the veggies/fruits starting to come in?"
May 4, 2012
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May 3, 2012
Jessica Freeman replied to Michael Rowland's discussion New to gardening
"Our heat probably isn't as bad as ya'll as we are here in PA. But it's been hot too! I use containers for gardening, specifically GrowBoxes (http://www.agardenpatch.com) so it makes it a little easier to up and move them around.…"
Aug 13, 2011
Michael Rowland replied to Michael Rowland's discussion New to gardening
"It is truly sad when I say we are having a funeral for our garden. The heat has devastated it and with water restrictions being from 8 am -8 pm it has become very difficult . Squash, cucumbers, tomatoes-gone. Okra fairing a little better but not…"
Jul 17, 2011
Ty Mellon replied to Michael Rowland's discussion New to gardening
"This heat is killing everyone and everything.  The only thing I can really recommend is that you shade the area as much as possible during the afternoon sun and let you plants get as much MORNING sun as possible.  But frankly, it is over…"
Jul 14, 2011
Michael Rowland replied to Michael Rowland's discussion New to gardening
"Thank you for the advice. Although it may be too late I will take the suggestion to try to save what we can.our area is now on water restrictions from 8a.m. To 8p.m. So that is not making things any easier. Thanks again fir the suggestion! Good luck…"
Jul 9, 2011
MISSY WILSON replied to Michael Rowland's discussion New to gardening
"I'm new to gardening also, and this heat isn't doing anyone any favors!  I'm battling mites and flea beetles which are apparently fans of this heat.  My eggplants are having a very hard time, and one of them is fixing to…"
Jul 7, 2011
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Jun 30, 2011
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New to gardening

My wife and I have started our 1st garden this year. Production of vegetables is doing pretty well. Our problem is that with the Texas heat soaring above 105, it is hard to the plants from wilting. Any suggestions?
Jun 30, 2011
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Jun 27, 2011

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What would you like to get out of FOOGS?
How to plant, grow n harvest the best vegetables for our area.
What is your age?
36-45
What is your gender
Male
What is your level of experience with backyard gardening?
Just Starting
If you currently grow anything, what do you like to grow?
Squash, cucumbers, okra, tomatoes, radishes, cantaloupe
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