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3D-JOY :" I have a daughter whose husband “farmer” Plants and nothing grows to maturity...no weeding and expecting sprinkler system to do the watering is a near total loss each time...
but he tries again something different..

Consider giving him a present of a book the next time you go visit there : "Square foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew.
Mel's program is designed to start small to encourage success, it teaches improving the soil , mulching to minimize weeds and retain soil moisture, pest control,
companion planting,benefits of 'raised bed gardening,etc., and proportions plants per square foot, recommends of different varieties of vegetables, etc., an is easy reading.
Everything a beginning gardener wants to know to be successful, .. and then you build on your successes. Highly recommended !

70 posted on 06/25/2016 12:05:41 AM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt ( British historian Arnold Toynbee - Civilisations die from suicide, not by murder.)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

I will take it under advisement.

I am the Mother-IN-Law, so it is not easy! I am also a YANKEE to this AK, AL, Son of the South! LOL

Thinking...No, it would be taken as interference or criticism. We are so very different.


86 posted on 06/25/2016 10:14:01 AM PDT by 3D-JOY
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