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07:57 AM

This year is the first time in my adult life that I've planted a garden. We did it plenty as a kid, but of course I don't remember anything in particular that we did.

It's essentially a pico de gallo garden with tomatos, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, and onion planted.

I've read that buying lady bugs and releasing them in your garden will keep the plants clean and disease free. Also planting garlic around the perimeter will keep critters away.

I also have some low ground behind my shop that is kinda swampy. My neighbor suggested that I plant some pumpkins and watermelon to soak up some of that water. I've taken his suggestion.

I also have started a stinky compost pile but don't really know what I'm doing with it.

Please share your tips and tricks with the Planet.

**Easy 6** · 05-10-2007, 08:04 PM

The more often you turn that compost heap with a rake or pitchfork, the faster it will breakdown to what you want.

**HemiEd** · 05-10-2007, 08:38 PM

I had a neighbor, that told me to beat my tomatoe vines with a stick. He said it would prevent the vines from consuming all the nutrients and the tomatoes would be healthier. I never tried it though, it just didn't seem right, they are defenseless.

BigOlChiefsfan · 05-11-2007, 05:29 PM

Oh I beat my tomato vines. But I tell everyone the vines just 'walked into a door'.

**Skip Towne** · 05-11-2007, 06:16 PM

I once grew a tomato plant taller than my house. The local paper came out and took pics of it. I started it outside in February inside a "wall o' water" and I picked off all of the suckers except two I allowed to get tall. After growing for 8 months it was nearly 15' tall.

05-09-2007, 11:20 AM
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Garden Tips & Tricks This year is the first time in my adult life that I've planted a garden. We did it plenty as a kid, but of course I don't remember anything in particular that we did. It's essentially a pico de gallo garden with tomatos, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, and onion planted. I've read that buying lady bugs and releasing them in your garden will keep the plants clean and disease free. Also planting garlic around the perimeter will keep critters away. I also have some low ground behind my shop that is kinda swampy. My neighbor suggested that I plant some pumpkins and watermelon to soak up some of that water. I've taken his suggestion. I also have started a stinky compost pile but don't really know what I'm doing with it. Please share your tips and tricks with the Planet. Last edited by Phobia; 05-10-2007 at 07:57 AM..
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05-10-2007, 08:04 PM	#61
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05-10-2007, 08:38 PM	#62
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $3370564	I had a neighbor, that told me to beat my tomatoe vines with a stick. He said it would prevent the vines from consuming all the nutrients and the tomatoes would be healthier. I never tried it though, it just didn't seem right, they are defenseless.
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05-11-2007, 05:29 PM	#63
BigOlChiefsfan Certified Bourbon taster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Shawnee KS Casino cash: $7280157	Oh I beat my tomato vines. But I tell everyone the vines just 'walked into a door'. __________________ A man can never own too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. -- R. Kipling
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05-11-2007, 06:16 PM	#64
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	I once grew a tomato plant taller than my house. The local paper came out and took pics of it. I started it outside in February inside a "wall o' water" and I picked off all of the suckers except two I allowed to get tall. After growing for 8 months it was nearly 15' tall.
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