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 |  My garden was just starting to look lovely, when a family of groundhogs opened the buffet. The youngsters don't seem to know what they like, so they are sampling everything. No deterrent has made a dent. Dozens of plants are mere stubs now. They are particularly fond of petunia blooms, but the bearded iris and the columbine remain untouched. I don't think they've ever looked lovelier to me. What's blooming in your yard?
Gardening Tip of the WeekDeterring Squirrels: Purchase rubber snakes from 3 to 4 ft. long. Place them at the foot of and in the trees. The snakes will spook the squirrels and the problem is gone. I have not seen a squirrel in my yard for three years. --Submitted by robboy98Thank you to everyone who has shared a tip. Keep them coming! There are only a few days left to get your photos in for our Spring Flowers Photo Challenge. Come one and show off a little. And keep posted for next month's challenge. | |
Warm Enough for Eggplant
 It amazes me how eggplant leaves can be riddled with flea beetle holes, yet the eggplants continue growing and taste just fine. The only challenge eggplant poses for me is ripening in my shortish season. It pays to choose your eggplant variety wisely.
| Prepping for Sitting Season
 There always seems to be more to do in the garden. That's part of the fun of being a gardener. But don't forget to sit back and enjoy your garden. Create a spot that draws you in and, what the heck, use it every once in awhile. We won't think any less of you if we see you sitting in your garden. We may even join you.
| Garden Deadheads
 You know that if you harvest your vegetables regularly, the plants will keep producing more. That's the same principle behind deadheading flowers. Remove the spent flowers and more will follow - sometimes. Some plants only bloom once, even if you deadhead them, but the plants will look better and healthier if you do it anyway.
| Over the Garden Gate
 Something old, something new. That's a good description of gardening. Either you have questions about something you've grown before, that is not behaving, or you're thinking of trying something new and you have even more questions. Jump in and join the talk over the garden gate.
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