tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011383616529037622.post7269820595974929335..comments2023-05-26T12:53:07.005-03:00Comments on Hopeful Homesteader: Planting My Plot at Helping HandsRosalynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594397183233004323noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011383616529037622.post-13237573010940217862012-06-14T13:16:31.138-03:002012-06-14T13:16:31.138-03:00Marigolds have natural pest repellent qualities, s...Marigolds have natural pest repellent qualities, so if you plant them around your vegetables, they'll help keep the nasty bugs away from your precious vegetable seedlings. I thought that the eggplant might be particularly susceptible to bugs (it attracts Colorado potato beetle) so I thought that would be a good spot for them, but apparently they have an effect for quite a little area of the garden. I'll let you know if they work! And, they look cute in there and add a punch of colour. :) I never used to like the smell of marigolds (did you remember planting them as an elementary student?) but now I have developed a real appreciation for them.Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594397183233004323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011383616529037622.post-57484634120805420582012-06-14T11:37:53.183-03:002012-06-14T11:37:53.183-03:00Looks lovely!
Can I ask why the Marigolds? Are t...Looks lovely! <br /><br />Can I ask why the Marigolds? Are they a protector crop, or you just wanted a few flowers?Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698364720372038332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011383616529037622.post-14568197756451327042012-06-11T20:15:13.981-03:002012-06-11T20:15:13.981-03:00Thank you!! My mom laughed when she saw my plan, ...Thank you!! My mom laughed when she saw my plan, I think she thought it might be just a touch overboard. I however, love it. :) I hope you have a glorious and abundant harvest too!Rosalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594397183233004323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011383616529037622.post-28931259287068012642012-06-11T11:46:24.061-03:002012-06-11T11:46:24.061-03:00What a great start. Love your plan, I should be mo...What a great start. Love your plan, I should be more careful like you! Here's hoping you have a glorious and abundant harvest.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011383616529037622.post-7945320228845539432012-06-11T00:30:13.713-03:002012-06-11T00:30:13.713-03:00Oh dear, the Journal photo - going to be a beaut! ...Oh dear, the Journal photo - going to be a beaut! Haha. <br /><br />You will have to help me plant a few of my little items this week!Rebecca Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441338787660747184noreply@blogger.com