Comments for Savvy Gardening

Comment on Pruning blueberries: Step-by-step instructions by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:27:33 +0000

Thank you! This post was so easy to follow. I finally felt a bit of confidence in pruning my bloobs. I also feel more able to identify next year where this year’s pruning was beneficial.
They’re about 4 years old and I’d really never fertilized them or anything. Though they were skillfully planted by a local farmer. A few didn’t make it over the years. One I pruned entirely down to the base.
I went ahead and gave each of them some Hollytone and some fertilizer at the base & covered with a little mulch. It’s maybe a bit early but I read that the minerals in the HT can take a few weeks to seep into the soil. We’ll see if that was a mistake. Thanks again!

Comment on Winter sowing: An easy, low-cost technique for starting seeds by Diane L

Diane L — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:25:02 +0000

Thank you for this timely article! Getting my butt in gear and doing this today, even though it’s been a little warm here. Always enjoy your tips and wisdom.

Comment on Winter sowing: An easy, low-cost technique for starting seeds by Rahel Moore

Rahel Moore — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:01:38 +0000

Is there specific ones you would start earlier/later?

Comment on Plants that grow in water: A no-fuss, mess-free technique for growing houseplants by Fab

Fab — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:36:28 +0000

In reply to Phyllis. Is it a bad or a good sign I'd the water turns green?should we replace it with fresh water?

Comment on Pea sprouts and shoots: A step-by-step growing guide by Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 09:28:42 +0000

A few drops of H2O2 in the rinsing water keeps mould & rot away, also in pre soaking.

Comment on 3 pitfalls of planting seeds too early! by Robert Dailey

Robert Dailey — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:26:12 +0000

I started my tomatoes Jan. 1, but now they are 12 inches high…too tall for my growlight. It is now mid-February, far too easrly to set them in the ground. They look like they’re starting to flower. I live in zone 9A. Any suggestions?

Comment on How to care for paperwhites: Tips to nurture your planted bulbs until they bloom by Tara Nolan

Tara Nolan — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:33:38 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Shuff. Paperwhites can be hard to store for the following season, but it's worth a try!

Comment on Garden soil vs potting soil: What’s the difference and why does it matter? by Tara Nolan

Tara Nolan — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:30:39 +0000

In reply to Leonard Pepe. For extra large pots where it's unlikely the roots will reach all the way down, I've used the black earth that comes in bags at the grocery store because it's cheaper. If you're taking your pot apart at the end of the growing season, I've also used other plastic pots to take up space so I don't have to fill the whole container with soil.

Comment on Growing marigolds from seed: Tips for indoor and direct sowing by Tara Nolan

Tara Nolan — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:28:17 +0000

In reply to Joan.

Hi Joan, I haven’t winter sown marigolds myself, but Niki mentions them in her winter sowing list in this article: https://savvygardening.com/winter-sowing/

Comment on Growing marigolds from seed: Tips for indoor and direct sowing by Joan

Joan — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:18:20 +0000

Hi, I enjoy your articles. Have you winter sown marigolds? It doesn’t sound like they would be from your article but I’m sure I saw them listed in a winter sowing forum recently.
I live in Ontario. We are a zone 5.
Thanks for your help.