http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/ $ en-us Copyright 2003-2005, Talk About Network. All Rights Reserved. 2008-07-05T17:07:40+00:00 TAN rss@talkaboutnetwork.com Discussion hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://tan12.talkaboutnetwork.com/images/spacer.gif http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/ http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/255.html The URL is http://www.elainesworld.ca It concerns itself with numerous areas, including gardening. webmaster AT elainesworld DOT ca webmaster@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-11-24T10:51:55+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/254.html construccion de balsas y fabricación de depósitos y piscinas http://www.servi-plast.com Toni ltxls@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2007-11-21T15:21:41+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/250.html Hi. I had two lovely beds of beets growing in my garden, and they were just beginning to form. Suddenly I went into the garden and saw the greatest majority all cut right down to the soil line, as though chewed off. Do you have any idea what could ... disappointed gardener Discussion 2007-07-09T12:31:17+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/248.html I am sorry to spam your group - this is a one time thing...promise. I want to invite you to join in conversation about your city at www.CanadiansTalk.ca. Its a forum I put together so Canadians can share and discuss information about their local ... HopsNBarley ltHopsnBarley@[EMAIL PROTECT... Discussion 2007-04-02T14:51:04+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/241.html Turnips These can be sown as soon as the ground is workable, ¼ inch deep. Keep well mulched and maintain moderately sweet soil, adding agricultural lime as necessary around the base of the plant. Water the lime in. By late August, pinch out the g... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/240.html The ‘Greenhouse Effect’!! Not everyone can afford a greenhouse. Besides, not every gardener would want one, due to lack of space, or lack of interest in starting plants from seed. Some gardeners love to garden, but prefer to buy plants already starte... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/239.html Spinach This can be sown directly as soon as the ground can be worked. A hardy plant, late Spring frosts dont bother it. Space 2 to 4 inches apart in rows 1 foot apart. Sow a late crop in Late August to early September. For winter spinach to be h... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/238.html Saving money with sod! Here’s a neat trick for starting off cucumbers, melons, etc. which can be hard to transplant if the roots are disturbed. Cut a good thick piece of sod out of a field. Cut the piece into squares, and turn the grass side down.... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/237.html Radish These can be sown very early in the season, as soon as the ground is workable. You can keep planting every couple of weeks up until mid-August for continuous crops. One hint: Dont plant radishes where cabbages have recently been grown. NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/236.html Potatoes You can buy seed potatoes for planting, or save potatoes which are producing eyes. Ive used both methods, and have found equal success. Some gardeners simply plant the whole potato but I find you can double the plants by cutting the potat... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/235.html Plants that deter insects: There is nothing more frustrating than planting a garden, caring for it, and then discovering that bugs are eating the leaves off them, killing the plants in the process. By planting some ‘companion plants’, you can help t... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/234.html Im hoping to generate some more interest in this group, and where new gardeners are concerned, I thought they might like a few hints on growing certain things. Anyone is welcome to add their own comments !! Happy gardening for 2007!! :O) NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/233.html Peppers Sow indoors from February to March, ¼ inch deep. Keep well watered, and transplant outside only after all danger of late Spring frost is past, as peppers are highly susceptible to frost. Peppers love warmth, but also appreciate some shade ... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/232.html Peppers Sow indoors from February to March, ¼ inch deep. Keep well watered, and transplant outside only after all danger of late Spring frost is past, as peppers are highly susceptible to frost. Peppers love warmth, but also appreciate some shade ... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/231.html Peas Sow outdoors in early April if the ground is workable. Peas are hardy, and will withstand most Spring frosts. Plant several seeds together in each drill, as peas dont mind being somewhat crowded, and in fact, each plant helps to support the o... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/230.html Parsnips Liking sandy, not-too-well fertilized soil, plant parsnips directly in early May, at a depth of ½ inch. Slow-growing, they are best started indoors to make allowances for our short seasons here. Thin to three inches apart. Keep the soil w... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/229.html Parsley You can sow this directly from May to July 1st, but since Muskoka is notorious for being a short growing-season area, youre best to start parsley off indoors in March, then transplant outside in early Spring. Thin plants to 4 inches apart. ... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/228.html Onions From seed, theyre best started indoors mid-February. Transplant, spacing three inches apart as soon as the ground is workable. Spanish onions should always be started indoors to allow the time needed for proper development in the short-seaso... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/227.html Okra Sow seed directly in mid-June, ½ inch deep and thin to 2 to 3 feet apart Days to maturity: 50 days NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/messages/226.html Mustard Greens Sow directly April 1st for Spring crop and mid-August for late crop. Sow ¼ inch deep. Keep plants about 2 feet apart. Days to maturity: 40-45 days. HINT: Be careful not to let the seeds fall, as they will self-sow, and overtake you... NOspam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2007-03-18T11:27:10+00:00 Search talkaboutgardening.com Ontario, Muskoka q http://talkaboutgardening.com/group/alt.gardening.muskoka.ontario/search.html