tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post7066933878389124029..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Pictures from 'Down Under'tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29988032650627515322008-03-13T12:04:00.000-05:002008-03-13T12:04:00.000-05:00We planted 3 tomato plants year before last and ha...We planted 3 tomato plants year before last and had over 100 tomatoes from them! The first few weeks were the best then they got smaller and smaller with each batch.Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-2354325207930489122008-03-11T20:17:00.000-05:002008-03-11T20:17:00.000-05:00Geez Lola I don't know what to tell you. Sorry ab...Geez Lola I don't know what to tell you. Sorry about it.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-56531533556609914252008-03-11T19:19:00.000-05:002008-03-11T19:19:00.000-05:00Well, here's one that can't grow tomatoes. I keep ...Well, here's one that can't grow tomatoes. I keep thinking that is because we don't have any bees around here, but guess I'm not holding my mouth right. Sure would like to know what the secret is. I've even tried pure potting soil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29552625812646540432008-03-10T21:42:00.000-05:002008-03-10T21:42:00.000-05:00Tina cause you said there is a trick to growing to...Tina cause you said there is a trick to growing tomatoes. Sorry...Guess I misunderstood.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-81349686871661338152008-03-10T21:13:00.000-05:002008-03-10T21:13:00.000-05:00mom, i don't think tomatoes are hard to grow at al...mom, i don't think tomatoes are hard to grow at all. whatever gave you that idea? nothing better than a fresh picked tomato and as long as the ph is right, they are easy to grow. love them.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64694822595109084892008-03-10T20:52:00.000-05:002008-03-10T20:52:00.000-05:00Should be a record with that many comments. Guess...Should be a record with that many comments. Guess that is what happens with all the nice folks on here....the words just flow.<BR/><BR/>Tina why do you think tomatoes are so hard to grow with all you do in the garden. And here I think tomatoes are one of the easiest things to grow.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-85900940372361526682008-03-10T11:54:00.000-05:002008-03-10T11:54:00.000-05:00can't believe i never heard of paula deen and here...can't believe i never heard of paula deen and here you all are talking about her! i will do a post about what this woman told me. it is a trick to grow tomatoes and she was so astonished she learned it from paula! <BR/><BR/>i think this post is a record for comments. lots of comments! thanks all! nice talking to each of you and it is really easy too.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-46508914960866693812008-03-10T11:25:00.000-05:002008-03-10T11:25:00.000-05:00Skeeter you and I must have seen the same bio on P...Skeeter you and I must have seen the same bio on Paula as that is exacty what I saw or read. Neat rags to riches story!Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-77220654685576110692008-03-10T10:57:00.000-05:002008-03-10T10:57:00.000-05:00Bubba's place is called "Bubba's Oyster House". We...Bubba's place is called "Bubba's Oyster House". We ate there also with no lines to wait in! Walked right in and sat down for lunch! Saint said they were the best Oysters he ever had. I dont eat oysters but did try them and I must admit they were good. They were grilled and tasted like mushrooms to me! <BR/><BR/>Yes, Paula is bubbly in person too. My mom and I went to see her at a speaking Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45433154077529338182008-03-09T21:55:00.000-05:002008-03-09T21:55:00.000-05:00My dau-in-law said Paula is the same in person as ...My dau-in-law said Paula is the same in person as she is on TV. Bubbly, friendly & outgoing. She quickly bought a cook book so she could get Paula's autograph. Her 2 sons are no slouches either. Her brother "Bubba" has his restaurant now too. Something like Crab Shack or something.<BR/>Yeh, Paula on cooking network. I think she married a guy that had money. They went to France for WT or A. Can't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40244731783248348802008-03-09T17:57:00.000-05:002008-03-09T17:57:00.000-05:00i always wanted to serve on jury duty. when i was ...i always wanted to serve on jury duty. when i was working!:) not when i can stay at home. jimmy and i have an appointment scheduled that same day-made more than 6 months ago. i hope they accomodate for it. we'll see, otherwise, doing my civic duty might make me less civic since it is my own time and the appointment was there so long ago. gotta get those teeth cleaned.<BR/><BR/>is paula deens the tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-59464206530688610552008-03-09T16:28:00.000-05:002008-03-09T16:28:00.000-05:00Ops, Lola, I said I went in Feb. I dont know why t...Ops, Lola, I said I went in Feb. I dont know why that came through my fingers! We went in December! The Saint and I went to celebrate our anniversary. The manager at the hotel we stayed at said the low season is Nov through early March. Then look out, tourist season hits and crowds and lines everywhere. We were able to park anywhere on the street for free and it was great as no crowds anywhere! Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-49446888162436363892008-03-09T14:39:00.000-05:002008-03-09T14:39:00.000-05:00I also have watch Paula and her 2 sons a lot on TV...I also have watch Paula and her 2 sons a lot on TV and like her so it would be interesting to eat at her place but not worth waiting like that for me in my older years.<BR/><BR/>Funny how sometimes we all have posted at the same time.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-50149196951385640362008-03-09T13:52:00.000-05:002008-03-09T13:52:00.000-05:00I'll have to remember to go during that lull time,...I'll have to remember to go during that lull time, if I ever get to go. I watch her on TV. My dau-in-law went & she had to make reservations around noon to get in at dinner time, then had to be there by 3 to wait in line. Don't remember when she went. She, her mother & sister go a lot together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-642608314636092502008-03-09T12:31:00.000-05:002008-03-09T12:31:00.000-05:00Oh, Paula Deens is yummy! Went there back in Feb d...Oh, Paula Deens is yummy! Went there back in Feb during low season when you can walk in off the street with no reservations!Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88341173401197988522008-03-08T22:50:00.000-06:002008-03-08T22:50:00.000-06:00Down here they go by your DL. Use to go if you reg...Down here they go by your DL. Use to go if you registered to vote. They got smart about that as a lot didn't register to vote because of that.<BR/><BR/>No, about 2 hrs. from border straight North. Sure would like to visit that famous restaurant in Savannah. Yummmy food, I hear.<BR/><BR/>Nighty night, all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-89616647270676629682008-03-08T22:09:00.000-06:002008-03-08T22:09:00.000-06:00Tina, My good friend was called to jury duty and i...Tina, My good friend was called to jury duty and it was a child abuse case, good luck. I hope to NEVER be called.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40378623146461606212008-03-08T18:17:00.000-06:002008-03-08T18:17:00.000-06:00Never heard of the three sisters planting. Sounds ...Never heard of the three sisters planting. Sounds interesting and a neat way to utilize space...<BR/><BR/>So Lola, you are not to far down the foot of Florida then. I bet you are about one to two weeks ahead of us in the growing season! I noticed some azaleas blooming around town today.<BR/><BR/>I was called for Jury Duty one time while in Texas. It was a cut and dry case of a truck driver Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-17083565709101673792008-03-08T13:55:00.000-06:002008-03-08T13:55:00.000-06:00Three Sisters Planting is a Native American techni...Three Sisters Planting is a Native American technique. Corn, Beans & Squash. We call it companion planting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-72377101983442334342008-03-08T13:38:00.000-06:002008-03-08T13:38:00.000-06:00I think I'll try a couple hills using this method...I think I'll try a couple hills using this method. I plan on using corn that makes ears only about 5". That should interest the boys.<BR/>I think it was used by the Indians at one time.<BR/>I got called to jury duty once but I have too many relatives in law enforcement so I wasn't picked. Phew, I was glad.<BR/>The storm went through, lot of rain/wind. Still windy today, think it's supposed to beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-33543645754268134382008-03-08T10:34:00.000-06:002008-03-08T10:34:00.000-06:00The Three Sisters Method sounds very intersting Lo...The Three Sisters Method sounds very intersting Lola. I have heard of something like that but I printed yours so I can look at it later. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Yup Easter is early this year and there was an article in the paper about that last week. It said it can be as early as the 22nd and if I remember right it said the last time it was that early only a few people would remember it as it Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-75242895572203321232008-03-08T09:06:00.000-06:002008-03-08T09:06:00.000-06:00hey all,dawn with peaches, Easter is early this ye...hey all,<BR/>dawn with peaches, Easter is early this year. can't believe it is time change already.<BR/><BR/>anonymous, the jimster is building a snow fort. hope the snow does stick and you guys can too. look out for those snowballs!<BR/><BR/>lola, purple and yellow are color opposites so they always go well together. i too like the combination.<BR/><BR/>i am so glad you mentioned the three tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-2730717684709818202008-03-07T23:13:00.000-06:002008-03-07T23:13:00.000-06:00Make a mound of dirt 1' high & 2' wide. Space moun...Make a mound of dirt 1' high & 2' wide. Space mounds about 3/4' apart. Plant 5 or 6 corn seeds in the middle. About 2 weeks later after corn reaches about 5 or 6 inches, plant 6/8 Pole Bean seeds around the edge of the mound with a bit of Nature's Aid to help them fix nitrogen. 1 week or so after planting the beans plant 6/8 Squash seeds around the base of the mound, on flat ground.<BR/>After Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-48129250027427887292008-03-07T22:41:00.000-06:002008-03-07T22:41:00.000-06:00Lola I have never hear of the Three Sisters Method...Lola I have never hear of the Three Sisters Method. Please do tell us.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88871641874434378002008-03-07T22:13:00.000-06:002008-03-07T22:13:00.000-06:00I know about the dead spots, Jean. My granddaughte...I know about the dead spots, Jean. My granddaughter has trouble with us hearing her. Maybe since she's moved we won't have that trouble. She has the 2 babies & you know how that goes. Worry, worry. Before she had to walk out to main rd about 1/4 mile sometimes, that is why her little dog got killed.<BR/>I'm glad all turned out well for the people. They could have lost their home.<BR/><BR/>Has Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com