Gardening facts

Let share some fun gardening facts that people may(or may not know)

Here's the first one...
Just read they changed the Latin name of old fashioned bleeding hearts Dicentra spectablis to Lamprocapnos spectablis

It's time to plant sweet corn when oak tree leaves are the size of mouse ears.
Old Yankee proverb.
Andy P

"When you see the bottom side of tree leaves during a breeze, weather will be changing within hours."

Expanation: high pressure/low pressure changes means a weather front is moving in, and at the juncture, you get precipitation, or lightning, etc.

This is particularly noticable on a calm, mild/balmy afternoon, and the breeze makes the leaves turn up, instead of just blowing horizontally.

How big is a mouse's ear exactly?

I have heard that, BA

moss does not grow on a rolling stone

Too good, wha!

Don't plant annuals til after Memorial Day....that's for my zone anyway......

and if you live in Maine wait at least 2 weeks after Robindog. :)

We generally wait until very late May to plant annuals and vegetables. Many don't want to be planted in cold soil and will never attain the full size if they get a bad start.

Peas, beets, lettuce, onions & carrots get planted here the end of April......the rest end of May....

You know its going to be a good yield when the corn is knee high by fourth of july

Neat little tip
When starting your garden seedlings indoors, plant the seeds in egg shell halves. Simply crack the shells around the roots of your plants & transplant them outdoors--the shell is a natural fertilizer!

"Zone Hardiness" -- The part of the country a plant is most likely to die in

Never weed Begger's Tick in the nude.

Actual experience, Victor?

Not saying. ^_^

I certainly need to try this.....

According to folklore, wear a sprig of rosemary in your hair to improve your memory!

And if there's no hair ?

Tape it?

But you have to remember to put it in.

We're discussing the brain/memory.

Plus rosemary is pungent.....folks will certainly step away from you.....

If your compost pile has been frozen all winter, add some manure now and turn it frequently.

I know where I can get some of that! heehee!

Can't spell today



This message was edited Mar 23, 2011 1:06 PM

Give peas a chance. The earlier they mature, the sweeter they'll be. Sow them right under the snow, if necessary, but save some for a later planting as well.

All we are saying, is give peas a chance...

Mine are not going in for another few weeks!

LOL Victor

Mine are sprouting. Woohoo!!!

Congrats Jan!

To determine whether your garden soil is ready for seeds, grab a good handful of it. If you can form it into a ball, the soil is too wet. If it crumbles through your fingers and reminds you of chocolate cake, it's ready for planting.

Good tip, and easy to remember 'cause I love chocolate cake.


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This message was edited Apr 8, 2011 10:34 AM

"Plant beets 4th of July wet or dry" my grandfather.

I plant my beets the 3rd week of April!

Don't fertilize strawberries in the spring. This is when the leaves are developing, and you'll get lush growth and meager, soft berries. Wait until blossoms appear and use a light hand.

Old adage from decades ago:

"Dig a $2 hole for a 50-cent plant."

I am not a needy person for new shoes, shirts pants etc. Give me seeds and cow manure and I will be happy.

Scatter crushed eggshells in a thick ring around roses to deter slugs.

Never heard of egg shells to thwart slugs/thugs....must try !!!