Gardening

[katiesue]

Overnight count - about 15 small slugs and one snail.

[Stan4dSteph]

Any hints on keeping potted basil alive? I seem to kill mine very easily.

[3894]

Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

Any hints on keeping potted basil alive? I seem to kill mine very easily.

Could you be overwatering, Steph?

Now, for those of us who have to deal with deer and chipmunks, here's the recipe you need:

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
1 Tbsp. dish soap
a few dashes of hot sauce, like Tabasco

Put it all in an empty gallon milk jug, put the cap on tight, and shake shake it baby shake it shake it now. Let age to perfection, say at least a week. Fill a spray bottle with it and apply. It lasts through rains, up to a month.

[Betty]

Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

Any hints on keeping potted basil alive? I seem to kill mine very easily.

I have yet to keep one basil plant alive, ever. Ground, pot - neither work for me.

Rosemary and chives grow like weeds though.

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I love love love the tulips.