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Watchman said:
Here in Michigan, our garden has finally come into full bloom. Torrential rains over the past month have turbocharged everything, weeds included. Today, for the first time this year, my Missy and I have had a dinner created entirely from the garden: corn on the cob, pan-seared zucchini, tomatoes and onions, herbs, the whole deal. Taters are coming on strong too. It is amazing what Jehovah does with seeds. Tiny little seeds. Boom! Amazing!
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Yum!
Nothing like garden grown corn on the cob and tomatoes.
 
Fall gardening in raised beds or containers.
Ten vegetables to plant in fall that do best in cool weather.
1. Brussel Sprouts
2. Beets
3. Cabbage
4. Cauliflower
5. Spinach
6. Herbs
7. Peas
8. Radish
9. Broccoli
10. Carrots

Top 10 Vegetables to grow in Fall & through Winter - YouTube
 
Okay, I think maybe I've found a solution to the cabbage worms from those white butterflies. My once lovely cabbages are just loaded with their eggs on the underside of the leaves and my cabbage resembles Swiss cheese from them chowing down on the nutritious vegetable. This is the first time that I've grown cabbage and so I'm learning as I go, unfortunately in this case the hard way. But, fortunately, it's the only vegetable so far that I've planted that these insects lay their eggs on and feed on. I've looked into solutions, but the sprays (sold on Amazon), though safe and organic, are rather pricey, and part of the point of a garden is to save money. Below is a video for an inexpensive, natural, organic, homemade solution that can be sprayed on the cabbage, broccoli or similar vegetables to get rid of these invaders. It also works on tomato horn worms.

Want to keep those WHITE MOTHS off your CABBAGE? How about the dreaded TOMATO HORN WORMS? Here is a easy to make bug spray that is HOMEMADE, ORGANIC and works great!

STOP CABBAGE WORMS AND HORN WORMS ~ EASY AND ORGANIC! - YouTube
 
Garden tip: If you have problems with deer eating the product of your hard work, this is something easier and much less expensivd and less work than installing a 6 ft fence and which may do the trick and keep the deer out of your garden. It worked for this lady gardener.

Cheap, easy way to keep out deer (NO giant fence or sprays required) - YouTube
 
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Garden Tip to do nos, in the FALL: How to fill your raised bed without spending a ton of money on store bought bags of garden "soil".

Note:This video runs for about 20 minutes but if you click on the settings in the upper right corner, you can speed it up to 1.5 times or more and still clearly understand what he is saying.

How to Fill a Raised Bed (And Save Money) - YouTube
 
Serenity said:
Okay, I think maybe I've found a solution to the cabbage worms from those white butterflies. My once lovely cabbages are just loaded with their eggs on the underside of the leaves and my cabbage resembles Swiss cheese from them chowing down on the nutritious vegetable. This is the first time that I've grown cabbage and so I'm learning as I go, unfortunately in this case the hard way. But, fortunately, it's the only vegetable so far that I've planted that these insects lay their eggs on and feed on. I've looked into solutions, but the sprays (sold on Amazon), though safe and organic, are rather pricey, and part of the point of a garden is to save money. Below is a video for an inexpensive, natural, organic, homemade solution that can be sprayed on the cabbage, broccoli or similar vegetables to get rid of these invaders. It also works on tomato horn worms.

Want to keep those WHITE MOTHS off your CABBAGE? How about the dreaded TOMATO HORN WORMS? Here is a easy to make bug spray that is HOMEMADE, ORGANIC and works great!

STOP CABBAGE WORMS AND HORN WORMS ~ EASY AND ORGANIC! - YouTube
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This is one way we can put all those COVID masks to good use. They will probably help to not breath in the fumes from the spray.
 
Garden Tip: How to build an inexpensive, easy, quick and non-toxic garden bed. It's best not to use treated wood for your raised bed because the chemicles can leech into the soil and contaminate your vegetables. This guy recommends using linseed oil on the wood to protect it and to make it last longer. I thought while watching the video that he should have coated the wood prior to assembling and in fact he said that he wished he'd done so. These are a nice size making it easy to reach but it can be adjusted to 4 X 8 or whatever you wish and the depth can be adjusted if you prefer a 2 ft bed. There's some good music in the video too, but of course you can speed it up if desired.

How To Build A Raised Garden Bed | Cheap And Easy - YouTube
 
We have nocturnal raccoons attacking the sweet corn. They partially shuck it and take a few nibbles, and apparently, if it is not sweet enough to their taste, they chuck it and go to the next stalk. I don't mind sharing, but they shouldn't be wasteful. Maybe I will stop braking for coons crossing the road at night? Nah. I can't do that. :whistle:
 
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This fence might do the trick with racoons?

Raccoon Proof GARDEN Fence SUCCESS! - YouTube
 
Watchman said:
We have nocturnal raccoons attacking the sweet corn. They partially shuck it and take a few nibbles, and apparently, if it is not sweet enough to their taste, they chuck it and go to the next stalk. I don't mind sharing, but they shouldn't be wasteful. Maybe I will stop braking for coons crossing the road at night? Nah. I can't do that. :whistle:
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This sounds like a cheap, easy and safe non-toxic fix to keep raccoons away. All you need are some tennis balls and vinegar and you may be able to get used, retired tennis balls for free from a tennis center or high school. (Edited, added link to video 🙂)

Keep Raccoons out of your garden! With item you can get for FREE! #gardeningtips - YouTube
 
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Wonder if it's a good idea to use cardboard in your garden?

Is Cardboard Killing Your Garden? - YouTube
 
This is a SURVIVAL FOOD during hard times, such as war and famine. The Jerusalem artichoke is really misnamed, as it's not from Jerusalem and is not really an artichoke but is somewhat like a potato but related to the sunflower. It grows in poor soil, where other crops cannot grow well, it'll survive the winter in the ground as a continous food source and will return and grow the next year, and, it makes lovely flowers, like sunflowers.

Easiest Plant To Grow To Sustain Your Family! - YouTube
 
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BrooksB and I just planted 2 new limes trees, 1 lemon, 1 blood orange and 1 miracle fruit. We have concrete planter areas next to our lot line and some areas look like they will be a good place for the trees, but a couple of the spots are iffy. We’ll see if they survive. If you haven’t heard of miracle fruit here is a link, https://gardenerspath.com/plants/houseplants/grow-miracle-fruit/
 
Cold-tolerant, WINTER vegetables to plant in FALL.
Tip: You may want to plant organic garlic because the garlic from the store may be treated with root growth inhibiter.

1) Garlic
2) Leeks
3) Green Onions
4) Carrots (the colder it is, the sweeter they become) 🥰
5) Collards

5 Easy Veggies To Plant In Fall NOW And FORGET All Winter! - YouTube
 
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If you decide to grow Jerusalem Artichokes, also called Sunchoke this is good to know.

Are you growing Jerusalem Artichokes. Don't Make this Mistake. - YouTube
 
Bk Kevin said:
I have been planting food for a few years but with little success due to very rocky soil ,nothing seems to grow except squash.
any suggestions would be more than welcome.
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If you have poor soil (like I do), this video has some good ideas on how to naturally and organically create good, rich soil, while at the same time recycling food "waste", which, when turned into good soil, isn't wasted. This is a way to compost without buying a plastic compost bin.

This will produce the most powerful soil in no time, tomatoes & cucumbers will be huge - YouTube
 
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This is a really good video on seed starting, with a lot of information including helpful charts.

Seed Starting Masterclass: My Blueprint for Success Every Time - YouTube
 
Bk Kevin said:
I have been planting food for a few years but with little success due to very rocky soil ,nothing seems to grow except squash.
any suggestions would be more than welcome.
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Kevin (and anyone with poor soil or limited space), If you'd like to grow your own potatoes, here's a great, inexpensive idea that works and all you need are a couple of cardboard boxes, some soil, a bit of fertalizer and a few seed potatoes, and of course sunshine and water. It's also a great way to upcycle cardboard boxes.

What Happens When You Plant Potatoes In Cardboard Boxes? - YouTube
 
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