Two Weeks Ago
By popciclecold
@popciclecold (35430)
United States
February 25, 2024 9:14am CST
Two weeks ago, I went to the market, and I noticed in the bin where potatoes are kept there were none. I thought it strange but didn't dwell on it. After the other day price shop, I began to think that people were buying them to eat and plant. I recall at one time people had their carts running over with items, but not now. Today I'll be making a list of items I'll need to start planting. I'll be here off and on, no but mostly I'll be checking out Pinterest and taking notes of items I'll need. I'm just glad I have a porch, but will still be watching for garden pests. We live in a wooded area, and there's some creature out there. I just don't know what. I know we have deer, and they are close by. So you all have a wonderful Sunday, and I hope to see you later.
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@wolfgirl569 (95748)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Feb
I am sure you have raccoons too. They can be real pests
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@popciclecold (35430)
• United States
26 Feb
I never thought about them. But thank you.
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@popciclecold (35430)
• United States
26 Feb
@wolfgirl569 Wow, didn't know that.. Thank you..
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@wolfgirl569 (95748)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Feb
@popciclecold Hot pepper plants can help keep them out. If you don't want to plant those you can sprinkle it around your plants
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@RebeccasFarm (86819)
• United States
25 Feb
Is there a door on your porch so that the critters can't eat of your plants?
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@popciclecold (35430)
• United States
25 Feb
No, but we don't have any stairs to the porch. It's high up off the ground. I'll be looking out for squirrels.
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@RebeccasFarm (86819)
• United States
25 Feb
@popciclecold You can always put some chicken wire I guess.
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.@popciclecold (35430)
• United States
25 Feb
That would be amazing. if prices keeps like this, it's possible. It's scary.
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Feb
@popciclecold Right - it is scary.
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@aninditasen (15746)
• Raurkela, India
26 Feb
Here potatoes are cheap now. Growing potatoes is not possible for me now at this age.
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@popciclecold (35430)
• United States
26 Feb
There's hardly anything cheap here. Sorry you can't plant.. Take care of yourself.
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@aninditasen (15746)
• Raurkela, India
27 Feb
@popciclecold That's really bad for the people there. Here potatoes are usually cheap excepting when it's very hot in summer.
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@LindaOHio (157243)
• United States
26 Feb
A lot of people are planting gardens to save money. Good luck with yours. Have a great week.
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Anytime
@GardenGerty (157671)
• United States
26 Feb
Put a piece of Irish Spring bar soap in each planter. It repels the deer and maybe other pests as well. I was told this at a nature center. I know deer are pretty to look at, but you do not want them eating what you plant.
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@popciclecold (35430)
• United States
26 Feb
Thank you so much. I added this to my list it is very helpful. Thank you again.
@snowy22315 (170542)
• United States
25 Feb
I have big problems growing anything here between the insects and 4 legged predators and the intense sun..Growing anything here is a major challenge.
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@popciclecold (35430)
• United States
25 Feb
I'm sure I'll run into that problem real soon..
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@Tampa_girl7 (49133)
• United States
25 Feb
My husband always had problems keeping rabbits out of his garden.
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@popciclecold (35430)
• United States
25 Feb
Thank you. I'll add that to my list. I just saw on the site someone planting strawberries. Thanks for the heads-up
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