Comments on: Win Stocking Stuffers for Gardeners

By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:48:15 +0000

In reply to Marsha.

Yes, Marsha – Here are some of my favorite suppliers of heirloom seeds http://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2012/02/growing-food-from-seeds/ – Good luck! Teresa

By: Marsha

Marsha — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:03:23 +0000

I am looking for heirloom seeds do you know how to get some?

By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:28:02 +0000

In reply to Connie Bolick Lee.

Connie: That’s so true. Thanks for entering, and bringing up one of my personal favorite tips. Mulch does so many things. It warms the soil early in the season, and cools the soil later in the summer. Mulch saves water, and reduces weeds too. Plus, mulch even improves the soil, when you mulch with things like compost and finely shredded leaves. For those readers who like to grow roses or tomatoes, it’s very important to use a good mulch. That’s because mulch helps prevent fungal spores in the soil from splashing up on these plants. So, Connie, whoever told you about mulch gave you very good advice in my book. (One more tip about mulch, readers. Never mulch right up against the plant stem. Instead, leave a few inches between your mulch and the plant.) Good luck in the giveaway! Teresa

By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:21:27 +0000

In reply to Betsy.

Hi Betsy: Thanks for entering last night. Good advice! Remember to always water your tomatoes early in the day, so plants can dry before evening. It’s best to avoid watering the foliage, instead irrigating the vegetables at the roots. This helps prevent fungal diseases, and will continue to provide plants with “juicy and delicious” tomatoes. Enjoy your garden, and Merry Christmas to you too. Good luck!

By: Betsy

Betsy — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:47:50 +0000

All you need is water and sun! I like to heavily water my tomatoes every day, they are juicy and delicious! Merry Christmas and thank you for the chance to win a present, Teresa!

By: Connie Bolick Lee

Connie Bolick Lee — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:59:22 +0000

Mulch, mulch, mulch! This is the advice I read and hear very often. It is some of the best advice to take, and I say that it works very well for me.

By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:35:56 +0000

In reply to Joey Pierce.

Thanks Joey. Good luck in the giveaway. Teresa

By: Joey Pierce

Joey Pierce — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:28:21 +0000

I can’t narrow it to one bit of advice but Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew changed my gardening life. Until I read it I was a row gardener just like my grandmother taught me. In just one gardening season using the square foot techniques I doubled my harvest on most crops, even tripled some! This book was just the beginning of using new (to me) methods of growing. It is a must read for any gardener! Happy Holidays to All!

By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:45:54 +0000

In reply to Kerry.

Thanks for the advice, Kerry. Good luck in the drawing and all the best to you this holiday season. Ho ho ho. Teresa

By: Teresa O'Connor

Teresa O'Connor — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:45:16 +0000

In reply to Victoria.

Victoria, I’ll try to remember your advice. Sometimes we work so hard, we forget to just enjoy the garden that we have NOW. Good luck in the drawing! Teresa