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Letti left a comment for Rose Keppler Moradian

September 29

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Rose Keppler Moradian replied to Marian Worley's discussion 'Checking in on your tomatoes!'

You do not irrigate manually?

August 29

Rose Keppler Moradian replied to Marian Worley's discussion 'Checking in on your tomatoes!'

I would love some seeds! Arbuzzi looks beautiful! Ceriac Noir..never heard of it!

August 29

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August 26

Rose Keppler Moradian replied to Marian Worley's discussion 'Checking in on your tomatoes!'

I'm not into indeterminate type of tomatoes. I prefer the early bush types and plant them every month from May-August. I think the wait is not worth it. Here we can plant cherry tomatoes early and they will still pump out in Christmas! I recommend...

August 26

Rose Keppler Moradian commented on Michelle W. Flannery's photo 'The Perpetrator'

My 18 year old Dog, Jake is an omni vore. He loves grapes, beans, popcorn. Hey, he IS 18!

August 24

Rose Keppler Moradian replied to Marian Worley's discussion 'Checking in on your tomatoes!'

Hi, I found a pretty good website that I feel shares KGI interests. Heres a link to it with a recipe:http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/diy-recipe/got-tomatoes-make-tomato-paste-092856

August 24

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August 24

Rose Keppler Moradian commented on de Moffarts Eugène's photo '"belle de nuit"'

Dahlias are tubers, Mirabilis spreads its self by shooting out large black seeds. There are some fabulous variegated and some very tall yellows I've seen recently. I'm my zone they are a nuisance. If you'd like some seeds, I'll send you some!

August 23

Rose Keppler Moradian commented on Rose Keppler Moradian's group 'Eight Seasons'

Has anybody tried Malabar Spinach? I'm growing the red stemmed variety. Its a twining vine. It has a slightly oily texture, like okra. Its best eaten raw.

August 22

Rose Keppler Moradian commented on Rose Keppler Moradian's group 'Eight Seasons'

I use the vines in the potted plant arrangements I do. In fact, some rooted into the ground from hanging over the pot and are doing fine. I will try next Spring.

August 22

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Eight Seasons

In the interest of growing all year

August 20

Letti commented on Rose Keppler Moradian's group 'Eight Seasons'

Rose, that's to bad, cause they are easy to grow and have a lovely vine......which reminds me I have to take a picture of mine. What if you start the plant in a green house to give it a jump start. Thanks for the tip on Jicama leaves, never seen t...

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August 16

Rose Keppler Moradian commented on Rose Keppler Moradian's group 'Eight Seasons'

Letti, Thanks for the info. I think I looked into this years ago and abandoned the idea because we don't get hot enough. I know the vine is lovely. We can't grow Jicama either. Jicama leaves turn out to be a natural insecticide; rotenone.

August 16

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Where do you live and garden?

Santa Barbara, Montecito, Santa Barbara County in general

How long have you been growing food?

10-20 years

Dream garden travel destination:

Greece and Turkey

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At 7:11pm on September 29, 2009, Letti said…: Rose, how was your harvest of malabar spinach? Mine did not do as will as I wanted. The pine roots are taking over my raised bed.

At 7:43pm on June 28, 2009, Michelle W. Flannery said…: Absolutely! Yes, please do join the NA group! When I created the group I decided it had to be for those of NA blood and those with a spiritual kinship. I'd say you qualify in both ways round-about. Do join!

At 3:41pm on June 28, 2009, Michelle W. Flannery said…: Hi Rose! Welcome to KGI. We have several members from California, who, like you, are making a living growing other people's gardens. I think that is such a cool idea! I wish all possible success! Look through our groups. I'm sure there are several groups that would interest you. And do leave comments on photos, blogs, discussions, and member pages. That's how we meet and get to know each other, and how we make friends! Speaking of photos, I'm going to go take a closer look at yours and leave a comment here or there. Again, welcome, and best gardening wishes!

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Glenn Fletcher commented on Gillian's blog post 'I did it - I ate some sweet potato leaves!'

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