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Oops, sorry, didn't know you'd posted, Oakland! :)

Plant double what you want, then thin to the 5-10 you want, keeping the healthiest plants. So plant 10-20 seeds. If conditions are not a problem, that should do it.

Alright, this might really help; it's an article on cucumbers! Oakland, I think, from this article, that it's neither cold weather, nor hot that's the problem. They seem to be saying it's the stress. The problem you're having from the cold is the amount of stress the plant suffers, and it may...

I think what the deal is, is that not all bitter squash are toxic, but all toxic squash are bitter, so we were warned to not eat ones which were. That came from a special newsletter about 15 years ago, through our certification organization. It explained the phenomenon, and gave us someone to...

Buff Shallots is correct about the cloves. When you take the head of garlic, you carefully separate them into cloves. Try to leave the skin intact. Plant them about an inch deep, unless it's raining, or going to soon, then a bit deeper. Make sure they are planted with the pointy end up...

You're right, it's not really the same issue with sandy soil. Mostly it's a matter of whether or not you can physically manage a garden by yourself. Or want to, I guess. If you can't, and it's between having a garden, or not, or it being difficult for you in some way; I'd till.

Punkin, I used to make freezer tomato sauce, but it's been a long time. If you have time, would you share how you make yours? :)

Oh, that's very cool, thank you! :)

I put little dark chocolate chips on/in mine when I served it, Blurose. I was going to add it to the ice cream, but dh said that he didn't want them in it, because they get pretty hard when frozen. I didn't mind, it was easy to add them to my own. So definitely I vote for chocolate with it! I...

Absolutely! I just wasn't sure if they'd have time to ripen. Just look for one which ripens in less days than the others, if you have the option. :)

Those look great, and very pretty flowers there! Aren't those little ice box watermelons cute? You'll be enjoying them in no time! What, you don't want to share with the worm? Tsk tsk! ;) I can't say it's for sure the case, but there are 2 thoughts I have on the squash. Sometimes they revert...

Good thinking! :)

Hi, Becky! What are your usual day and night temperatures then, and do you want to plant them now, or in a month or so?

What a nice use of space! Thanks for sharing the photos of them with us! :)

Cassandra, do you have any cool collectibles, or anything? If so, would you mail them to me before you tell John about your new plan? :D

I'm probably spoiled, as I get black olives freshly made. We have some olive groves not far from here. They make great oil, and are a source for freshly made black olives. I also like the black ones brined. I don't know how to spell this, but it sounds like: miss-lynn-iss. Delicious! :)

Well, you can make it more blackberry-ie for yourself, and then make sugar-rush specials for giving away. You might suggest on the label that it be eaten with their first cups of morning coffee, for maximum effectiveness! :D Seriously, I'm glad that people liked them, and that you also know...

Could you clarify which seeds for me? Also, you would want to plant garlic cloves out of the ground? Is that correct? If so, could you explain to me how you would want to do that? I grow a good amount of garlic, and may be able to answer the questions, once I understand what you'd like to do. :)

That's great, I hope it keeps up, too! Are you putting a lot up? :) I'm so excited, I've been getting lots of yellow pear tomatoes and others, but just got my first set on my German tomatoes! :D

Good ideas! You can also put some decorative little pumpkins in with the corn and beans. Squash family, corn and beans are a classic trio to grow together. :)