Comments on: Old friends, old gardens

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:07:27 +0000

Hi Stephanie! Welcome.

Ew. That sounds like a treat. What can be done to prevent powdery mildew? I’ve not had any experience with it. (Knock on wood.)

By: Stephanie Rosenbaum

Stephanie Rosenbaum — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:45:06 +0000

In my tiny, maybe 2′ x 2′ community garden plot, I learned the hard way that San Francisco fog is a great incubator for powdery mildew. My borage got covered in greyish mildew almost instantly. And it also self-seeded all over the garden, so the next season, everyone had borage! But at least the bees were happy (they love the flower nectar).

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:08:41 +0000

Welcome Sebastian – love your blog (readers, check out pinkofperfection.com). Thanks for your lovely comment!

By: sebastian

sebastian — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:16:40 +0000

I have fond memories of the backyard garden in my last apartment. My thumb is as green as an elephant (not at all). But my girlfriend and I managed to grow (and not kill) fresh tomatoes and basil. Nothing fancy– but great in a bowl of summer pasta.

Just found your blog and am really enjoying it! I’m jealous that my garden now consists of a second floor fire escape. :(