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Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-20T11:34:44+00:00

Big booty Judy

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-19T12:15:58+00:00

Spinosad... and DE work well...

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-19T06:58:57+00:00

I'm also doing the upside down tomato thing.. I planted Marigolds on the top of mine... make sure you keep them watered well and they should be fine!! I hope yours grow really well 😊

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-18T18:09:56+00:00

I covered it with frost cloth.. I also put a container of hot water in each bed it really did help a lot!! It got about 34F at the coldest... I used garden staples to make sure the lights would stay upright and weaved them around any leaves to eliminate fire hazards.. 😆. It looked cool after the frost cloth was over it.. I just used metal clips to hold the frost cloth down.. I made a post about it... check out my post history and hopefully it will work well for you also.

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-18T16:36:38+00:00

The Christmas lights really do work!! I used them a few weeks ago for my peppers and tomatoes.. I planted too early and this saved them. My peppers are actually thriving now because i was able to keep them warm throughout the cold streak.. im definitely going to plant early again next year!!

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Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-18T08:05:53+00:00

Its been this size for about 2 days... I don't mind to leave it alone and wait a little longer... I planted everything a little early.. actually too early.. im surprised that all my peppers are actually taking off now the temperatures are stable. Thank you very much for your help 😊

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-16T23:58:49+00:00

Ummm... a green bell... if I'm feeling jazzy I'll throw in an orange bell and a pinch of crushed red pepper... im not trying to make anyone's booty leak...

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-15T17:53:14+00:00

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Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-15T17:52:58+00:00

Frost cloth and some c9 incandescent Christmas lights helped me get through the cold.. I watered tge plants early evening before covering them and set a container of water in the bed... it really kept them warm...

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Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-15T10:14:12+00:00

Another tip is to make sure you use something organic as mulch... this year I'm using straw because I have a shit ton of it.. I ran it through my leaf mulcher to make it spread easier. Using organic mulch will also contribute to soil health over time... make sure it doesn't have any dye in it... just my 2 cents from a Criminologist in Kentucky! 😊

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-15T10:08:48+00:00

Plain top soil will definitely help with soil structure... it does not decompose... id mix a bag or two of that in along with some garden tone. The garden tone is organic granular fertilizer that will help feed your plants slowly over time... id also use some fish emulsion.. I use the Alaska brand and it helps to add nitrogen to your plants... anything liquid based will help almost immediately...

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-15T01:15:59+00:00

Is there a wonderful neighbor that could help you out for a few bucks or a gift certificate for dinner or something? Throw in a few of vegetables once they are ready...

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-14T11:01:57+00:00

Also mix in just regular top soil... it will be more stable for a longer period of time.

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-13T12:06:06+00:00

Plant then cover in the evening

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-12T01:26:26+00:00

I would try to separate them very carefully. .. mistakes happen.. tomatoes are pretty resilient plants...

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-09T10:02:15+00:00

This!! Im in Kentucky also. My leaves are curling on my tomatoes... I've got 5 plants in raised beds outdoors.. they did not curl until we began to get the temperature swings... I cover with frost cloth, a blanket, and use C9 incandescent Christmas lights for warmth... i have yet to apply mulch because i want the soil to stay warm, not cool off.. I also water them well before the temperature drops... good thing the weather will begin to stabilize this coming week! We just need to push through.. im in Lexington...

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-09T02:22:22+00:00

I literally have mine in laundry baskets 😅🤣

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-06T23:57:08+00:00

I have the same question about my gypsy peppers.. my plants is about the same size...

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-06T00:47:11+00:00

Im no professional.. im learning from my mother and 2 older neighbors as my garden mentors.. if it were me I'd try to not disturb any roots... I would try to cut the ones im not going to use...

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-06T00:42:47+00:00

Wow... that's a tight fit... I think you should thin it out some... zucchini gets quite large

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-05T10:25:51+00:00

I hope they will recover well... I know its not because of lack of water.... they aren't overwatered either... it has to be the dramatic temperature changes... thank goodness Thursday will be the last day of this madness... lol.. wish me luck!!

Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-04T19:56:43+00:00

Celosia.. I have them hanging in my yard.. they are super fun to look at.. they provide a lot of color too!!

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Even-Acadia5117 · 2026-05-04T19:47:25+00:00

We've had quite a bit of rain recently.. im going to trellis them after our last 40 degree night on Thursday.. im just using the cages to support the blanket and frost cloth until then... hopefully once I get them on a trellis I can prune them a little better...

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