June 10: Table Talk

Garden talk

By Kim O'Donnel

June 8, 2010

Fresh from a visit to Washington, D.C., where she joined hundreds of other chefs at the White House to talk about kids and food — and had a tour of Michelle Obama’s kitchen garden — Kim O’Donnel is back and ready to chat. The topic this week is growing your own food — and, as always, anything you want to talk about (including the FLOTUS).

Kim O’Donnel in the White House garden.

Kim is joined by special guest Amy Pennington, author of the recently released Urban Pantry, and an expert on gardening and preserving.

(You may recall that Amy and Kim chatted together in March; read the transcript.)

Join the gardening chat here at 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT, Thursday, June 10.

Kim, a trained chef and longtime food journalist, is writing a cookbook for people trying to eat less meat. Every week, she brings ideas, tips, and recipes to her live chats — right here at Table Talk, most Thursdays.

Table Talk with Kim O'Donnel - June 10, 2010

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9:45	Kim ODonnel:  How's that edible green thumb of yours? Check in with urban gardener Amy Pennington, my guest today for an hour of grow-your-own-food q/a. Join us at the top of the hour! Thursday June 10, 2010 9:45 Kim ODonnel

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Kim ODonnel:  Hello! Back in the chat hot seat is Amy Pennington, author of the newly released "Urban Pantry" and a Seattle-based urban gardener. She's on hand for the next hour about green thumbing your life and how to grow your own food. Check out her Web site: http://www.gogogreengarden.com/index.php/cookbook-mainmenu-46 And if you wanna know about my trip to the White House & seeing the First Lady's garden, go ahead and ask me. i can fill you in on my experiences as part of the Chefs Move to Schools initiative. Let's roll! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:03 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  I want to know about your trip! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:04 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Thanks for having me, Kim! Great to be back. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:04 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  How'd you score an invite to the White House garden? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:04 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  It was such a cool experience. I went as part of a delegation with IACP, a culinary association. Had about 72 hours to make up my mind. There were a total of 500 chefs from around the country congregated on the south lawn to kick off the First Lady's newest intiative, Chefs Move to Schools, as part of her Let's Move, anti-obesity efforts. The idea is that chefs will adopt schools to help turn around the shoddy, horrible state of school food. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:07 Kim ODonnel

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Kim ODonnel:  Here's a recap from the day: http://trueslant.com/kimodonnel/2010/06/07/adventures-in-a-chefs-coat-at-the-white-house/ Thursday June 10, 2010 10:08 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  Do you think Jamie Oliver helped inspire this? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:08 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  It's a tall order, getting 95,000 chefs to each adopt a public school, but i think it's do-able over time. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:08 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  ........and I'm back! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:10 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Chefs getting involved with schools is great. Hope it helps cut through the tape. I'd love to see more schools and chefs growing food, too. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:10 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Hi gals! I'm here! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:19 Jeanne in Seattle

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Amy Pennington:  Hi Jeanne - what are you growing this summer? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:19 Amy Pennington

10:19

Kim ODonnel:  so Amy, wanted to give you a progress report on my pots of herbs. Flat-leaf parsley from seed is going gang busters. So is my mint! The rain we've been having in Seattle has been boosting the herbs right along. Have waited tho for a pot of cherry tomatoes. Think it's safe to go ahead? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:19 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  YES! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:20 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Now or never for tomatoes so go go go! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:20 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  hello everyone, thank you for having this forum! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:20 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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Amy Pennington:  Hi Diane, welcome! Where are you located? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:20 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Hey Diane! Glad to have you on board. Sorry everyone for the tech glitch. We're all better now. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:20 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  Hello ladies! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:20 Britt

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Amy Pennington:  HI Britt - let me know where you live. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:20 Amy Pennington

10:21

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  I'm growing lettuces, chard, carrots, herbs, blueberries, raspberries, figs, apples, pears. The slugs get many of these...:) Thursday June 10, 2010 10:21 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  NYC Thursday June 10, 2010 10:21 Britt

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Amy Pennington:  WOW, you're a super star! Have you had any pest issues other than slugs? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:21 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  NYC - holla! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:21 Amy Pennington

10:21

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  We're in Los Angeles, the concrete jungle, but lucky for our garden, it's our sanctuary! hi kim! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:21 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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Amy Pennington:  Do you grow veg, too, Britt? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:21 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Amy's from Long Island! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:21 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  Los Angeles is growers heaven Thursday June 10, 2010 10:21 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Oh, and of course, zucchini. I can't get enough of the stuff! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:22 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Phew - So glad to get in had some trouble. First chat in awhile I could make! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:22 Jackie

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Amy Pennington:  I love squashes, too - little effort, high yield. My kind of veg! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:22 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Hey Jackie! She's in Beantown. What're you growing, Miss J? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:22 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Yeah, that's why we love LA, great growing weather. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:22 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  I have urban garden (containers on fire escape) it's like the only illegal thing I do in my old age here. Not enough sun for veg but have herbs and flowers. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:22 Jackie

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Amy: well, my apples are on dwarf stock, so my chickens jump up and eat them (I'm not kidding). And the squirrles take a bite out of each squash sometimes. Some critter steals my figs. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:22 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  Yes ma'am! RIght now I have zucchini, cukes, kale, a whole mess of herbs, radishes, and some tomato plants that may or may not work out. I spent a few summers on LI--in Queens now. :) Thursday June 10, 2010 10:23 Britt

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Fave new plant is a hydrangea that is vining all over. It's gorgeous. Grew right through the winter and snow! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:23 Jackie

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[Comment From Carrie Oliver Carrie Oliver : ]  Hey, I got in! Trying container veggies and herbs for first time (no dirt, wrong exposure for garden). Thursday June 10, 2010 10:23 Carrie Oliver

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Amy Pennington:  Well, those are critters all gardeners contend with, so you're in good shape. I've been hearing a lot about aphid issues here in Seattle. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:23 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Hey Carrie! She's typing in from Toronto. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:23 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  WOW, Britt- that's great. In containers? Or do you have land? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:23 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Morning glories, nasturtium, geraniums, basil, rosemary, thyme, mint Thursday June 10, 2010 10:23 Jackie

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Kim ODonnel:  Jackie, I'm doing pots of herbs, too. And hopefully by this weekend a pot of sungold tomatoes. It's just been so chilly here in Seattle I've been reluctant... Thursday June 10, 2010 10:24 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  We use dish soap and water to get rid of aphids. Works good! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:24 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

10:24

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  My roses get aphids. But I just brush them off or spray them off with a hose. I have many, many roses... Thursday June 10, 2010 10:24 Jeanne in Seattle

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Amy Pennington:  HI Diane - I'm always careful about soap & Water. You using biodegradable? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:25 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  All in containers--we're fortunate enough to have a balcony that gets very good light. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:25 Britt

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  My lettuces drowned in all our rain. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:25 Jackie

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Amy Pennington:  Spraying is key. For container gardens, a challenge. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:25 Amy Pennington

10:25

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Our roses get organic Neem Oil, it's the BEST ever. LOVE it. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:25 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

10:25

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Hi to Diane--I'm fourchickens on Twitter! We are fellow rose lovers! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:25 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Ladybugs are great natural predators Thursday June 10, 2010 10:25 Jackie

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Praying Mantis, too. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:25 Jackie

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Amy Pennington:  Excellent, Britt. Careful with the kale. It is a very deep rooted veg and therefore needs a DEEP pot in order to produce Thursday June 10, 2010 10:25 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Amy- always biodegradable Thursday June 10, 2010 10:26 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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[Comment From Carrie Oliver Carrie Oliver : ]  I can't tell what's eating my lettuce. Was advised to use diatomaceous earth but not sure that's working. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:26 Carrie Oliver

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Amy Pennington:  Probably Slugs, Carrie. Have you set slug traps? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:26 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  I'm so sad I can't do any real veg here (not enough sun).. any tips on spinach - it doesn't seem to be thriving.. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:26 Jackie

10:26

Amy Pennington:  Where is your garden? And are you in containers or soil? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:26 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Slugs are treating my lettuces and chards like a salad bar. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:26 Jeanne in Seattle

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Amy Pennington:  Jackie, you're in LA? Spinach is a cool weather crop. When did you plant? And did you use seed or start? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:27 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Funny Jeanne! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:27 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Actually, Jackie is in Boston. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:27 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  Ahh, thanks Amy. That makes sense--I'm noticing that it's not working so well. :/ Staying teeny. Am trying to grow sage along with it and both have some leaves that are turning orange--any ideas? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:27 Britt

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Also, the snails are eating everything, too. I just took one off of my sage this morning. He got way high up on there, too. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:27 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  We're in middle of city, Southern CA. Have big space & over 30 fruit trees! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:27 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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Amy Pennington:  Giiiirl, do you have sage AND kale in the same pot???? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:28 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  That's trouble. Too small. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:28 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Ohmy, Diane, you have 30 fruit trees? Yowza! What a treat. Tell us what's fruiting! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:28 Kim ODonnel

10:28

[Comment From Erin Erin : ]  (made it!) I've cut way back on my March gardening plans, but I have put in a mess of squashes: zucch, spagh, and butternut. And some asparagus for... 2012. Garlic will come much later this year, but I did grab a few heirloom peppers that are very comfortable in a spare 5-gal. bucket. Blueberry plants are still coming, and a bunch of perennial clumps of flowers from our CSA farmer. Work in progress. If I get really inspired, I'll throw some toms in pots, too. There are plenty of transplats available at our public farmers market. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:28 Erin

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Kim ODonnel:  Welcome, Erin, typing in from Central Pensylvania! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:29 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  I started spinach from seed. Seedlings sprout but they just kind of fail to thrive after a bit...never get to a hardy plant. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:29 Jackie

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[Comment From Carrie Oliver Carrie Oliver : ]  Thanks, Amy. We haven't seen any slugs yet this year. But happy to set traps. What do you recommend? BTW using container boxes set up on patio edge against a fence. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:29 Carrie Oliver

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Amy Pennington:  Jackie, when did you plant? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:29 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Erin, huge garden! Congrats Thursday June 10, 2010 10:29 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Carrie - they HIDE! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:29 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  Oh no! Are kale & sage both deep-rooters? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:30 Britt

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Amy Pennington:  YES, Britt! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:30 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Tried after frost then too much rain, drowned. Then started some more. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:30 Jackie

10:30

Amy Pennington:  Sage needs it's own huge pot Thursday June 10, 2010 10:30 Amy Pennington

10:30

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Kim- blood oranges, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, dragon fruit, plums, necta-plums, kumquats, kalamansi limes, figs, peaches Thursday June 10, 2010 10:30 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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Kim ODonnel:  Oh girl, That sounds heavenly. Will you be doing any canning, by chance?! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:30 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Diane I am SOO jealous of your fruit trees! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:31 Jackie

10:31

Amy Pennington:  Hmmm....Jackie. Well, spinach is a cool season so it would not do well with your recent heat snap. Also, have you added fertilizer to the pot at all? Greens feed off nitrogen. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:31 Amy Pennington

10:31

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Kim- yes, lots of canning. Growing 20 tomato plants, gonna can tons! PARTY in our garden!! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:31 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

10:31

Kim ODonnel:  Another time, but we need to get you part of the Canvolution effort. We'll TAWK. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:31 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  Carrie, if you're only in pots best bet is to stage slug hunts. Early in the a.m. - 6-7pm and early evening - 6-7pm. Hand pick off. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:31 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Kim: the reason I wrote the note to Diane is that we have been ooing and aahing over our roses on twitter... Thursday June 10, 2010 10:32 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Will adding some coffee grounds to soil work for nitrogen? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:32 Jackie

10:32

[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  I just bought 3 little herb pots: dwarf Greek oregano, summer savory and lemon thyme. I'd like to plant them in a big container but not sure where it ought to be -- full sun, partial sun? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:32 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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Amy Pennington:  Jackie, no. Best to add a few spoons of bloodmeal or an organic mix. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:32 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Hey Jill! She's typing in from Northern Calif. where everything grows like magic. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:32 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  Haha, the incredulous responses are cracking me up! This is my first year. :) Maybe lettuces in the box instead? I'll get some deeper containers for the kale & sage lol. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:32 Britt

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Amy Pennington:  Full fun, Jill, if you have! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:33 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Hi jeanne! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:33 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  I have many fruit trees in our little urban garden. They are all on dwarf stock or semi-dwarf. I also have a raspberry patch, a blueberry patch, and a strawberry patch. Kim has seen it--I just squish it all in and compost like crazy. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:33 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Carrie Oliver Carrie Oliver : ]  We get slugs on hostas so I should set some traps anyways. Almost hate to ask but am trying chard in containers (about 8-9" deep). Chard's having hard time standing up (flops over). In w/ Red Romaine lettuce right now. Figure I should split them up? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:33 Carrie Oliver

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Amy Pennington:  Britt - you're doing rad! Everyone uses too small a pot, which in essence stunts the growth. I'm writing a book about this now - out next spring "The Apartment Garden" Thursday June 10, 2010 10:33 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Lettuces are way more shallow. Great choice! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:33 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Wasn't it on an earlier chat that someone said that beer works great as slug deterrent? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:34 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Oh good I have some blood meal, Amy. Thanks! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:34 Jackie

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Todd adds coffee grounds to our roses, they love it. Our roses this year went nuts with blooms. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:34 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  Only magic if you have a green thumb which I don't. I always have full fun though. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:34 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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Amy Pennington:  Beer + Slug = Perfect Trap! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:34 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  I don't have much of a green thumb either, Jill, but I'm trying, pot by pot. Very excited about my prolific mint & Italian parsley at the moment. The little things... Thursday June 10, 2010 10:35 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Do you know what I should use coffee grounds for? Hate to waste them each day. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:35 Jackie

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  I think Apartment Garden is going to be a great book! Much needed! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:35 Jeanne in Seattle

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Amy Pennington:  Britt, here is a pic for lettuces. This container size/depth works great.   Thursday June 10, 2010 10:35 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  Do you think that the 3 of them will survive together in 1 pot. I've had English thyme, garlic chives and mint all together and they did just fine until the mint died (see no green thumb). Thursday June 10, 2010 10:35 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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Kim ODonnel:  Ooh Amy. You're so clever adding in pix... Thursday June 10, 2010 10:36 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  Hi Jill - well, survive, YES. Prosper? No. Do you have space to give everyone their own pot? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:36 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Also have heard that some strawberries and some blueberries will work in a somewhat shady fire escape container garden - any ideas? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:36 Jackie

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  I use copper tape around my garden to help deter slugs. They don't like to crawl over it. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:36 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Erin Erin : ]  Beer is GREAT for slugs; pour some in a little dish, and set it amongst your plants. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:36 Erin

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Beer does work, but takes alot of beer to catch our slugs. Also, our DOGS drink the beer, drunk when we come home. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:36 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Now have image of drunk slugs ... Thursday June 10, 2010 10:37 Jackie

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Amy Pennington:  A note on adding coffee grounds - they are a great mulch and add organic matter to the garden. This is a very good thing! They do not, however, add many nutrients. Plants need phosporus, nitrogen & potassium to grow. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:37 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  Sounds great, Amy! Can't wait to pick up a copy. :) Any other herbs that need a ton of space/have deep roots? My thyme & dill are looking good, but the oregano is going slow...almost nothing on the rosemary. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:37 Britt

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Amy Pennington:  These nutrients are found in our soil and at times need to be supplemented to support vegetable growth. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:37 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  Yes, Kim, I agree. I grow what I can. This year it's herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers. I often repeat what Thursday June 10, 2010 10:37 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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Amy Pennington:  ESPECIALLY in container gardening, which uses a potting mix. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:37 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  So, Amy, you're saying, rule of thumb for container gardens, is to mix in potting mix with .... Thursday June 10, 2010 10:38 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  Jackie- most fruiting plants need sun Thursday June 10, 2010 10:38 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Erin Erin : ]  Coffee grounds are great for plants requiring acidity - they're good for azaleas, rhododendron, blueberries... we mix ours right into our compost with the rest of our kitchen scraps. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:38 Erin

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Amy Pennington:  Britt - rosemary is another deep one. Think about plants as they occur in nature. If you find pics of BIG rosemary bushes, they likely have deep roots. Know what I mean? Dill is great and the Oregano should be ok, too. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:39 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Oh! Kim almost forgot. You were one of the ones who turned me on to scapes. I pushed some old garlic cloves in a small pot ...guess what's coming up?! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:39 Jackie

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Kim ODonnel:  Jackie, that's awesome! Think you'll have enough to make a batch of pesto? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:39 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Our dogs drink the beer and they get drunk! expensive slug repellant. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:39 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  That was often repeat what's been successful. And I do try new things. This year i have planted in organic potting soil bags to see how the tomatoes grow that way. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:40 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  The pot is a half wine barrel so that they all have enough room. Or is it not enough? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:40 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  My strawberries are in a spot that is somewhat shady most of the day. They do get a couple hours of sun though. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:40 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Thanks Amy. Good to know. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:40 Jackie

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[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  I keep worms for composting so often make worm casting tea to feed my plants. Love my worms -- they work hard for me. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:40 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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Kim ODonnel:  Will Allen, of Growing Power in Milwaukee, says that worms are to be revered. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:40 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Oh..uh oh. Am learning, this is 4th or 5th year. Other than blood meal, what do you recommend adding? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:40 Jackie

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Amy Pennington:  Jackie - also ie strawberries & blues - Blues will need a BIG pot and they like full sun. Strawberries you can get away with a smaller pot and maybe dappled sun, but for the amount of space it takes up, the plant won't produce much. For container gardening, it's a safer/more productive strategy to grow something that will give you more harvest. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:40 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  I know Amy, no tomatoes, no fruit trees, no cukes. Just herbs and flowers Thursday June 10, 2010 10:41 Jackie

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  one year had good luck with lettuces. this year they drowned Thursday June 10, 2010 10:41 Jackie

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Has anyone mixed kitchen scraps directly into their garden? I had a friend who used to do this, and his garden was amazing! (i.e., he didn't compost them--just dug them in) Thursday June 10, 2010 10:41 Jeanne in Seattle

10:41

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Coffee grounds + organic fertilizer makes our roses very very healthy and happy. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:41 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

10:41

[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  I also love garlic scapes but haven't grown garlic for a number of years. My local growers do a much better job than i do and I don't want to devote what little space I have to a garlic bed. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:41 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Naw, but I am growing a BUNCH of old Italian Basil and I made scape pesto from farmers market last night. Swirled whole batch into big pot of barley. Yum. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:41 Jackie

10:41

Kim ODonnel:  Bravo, Jckie! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:41 Kim ODonnel

10:42

[Comment From Carrie Oliver Carrie Oliver : ]  Diane, I can just see Sierra stumbling in the door, drunk from the beer Thursday June 10, 2010 10:42 Carrie Oliver

10:42

[Comment From Carrie Oliver Carrie Oliver : ]  Amy, all, how do you best trim leaves from lettuce so they'll keep growing? Pinch big leaves on outside? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:42 Carrie Oliver

10:42

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  I grew potatoes in a half whisky barrel one year. Was very fun and a compact way to do it. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:42 Jeanne in Seattle

10:42

[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  I agree with Will. We are alumni of the same university. He must be right. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:42 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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Amy Pennington:  Jeanne, you can dig in kitchen scraps, for sure. They decay over time and add organic matter. Though it speeds up the process to compost on the side first. When you have a lot of space, though, it's not a bad idea! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:42 Amy Pennington

10:42

Amy Pennington:  Jill - I never devote space to garlic, either. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:42 Amy Pennington

10:42

Kim ODonnel:  I met Will Allen in April at Kellogg foundation conference on food & community. Very powerful speaker. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:42 Kim ODonnel

10:43

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Carrie, lol! Dante is the one who loves the beer the most. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:43 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

10:43

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  I had heard "alpine strawberries" will work. Thinking a few berries for my yogurt ...? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:43 Jackie

10:43

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  I saw some potatoes grown in a bag pretty cool. Was told I could do on fire escape but I really don't have room. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:43 Jackie

10:43

[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  Jackie, That sounds so good. I wish that I could eat some. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:43 Jill, The Veggie Queen

10:43

Amy Pennington:  COMMON Q! How to harvest lettuce: http://www.gogogreengarden.com/index.php/asides-from-a-girl-on-the-gogo/3-newsflash/119-how-to-harvest-lettuce Thursday June 10, 2010 10:43 Amy Pennington

10:44

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Can't wait to see FRESH the movie screens here in a week. Will is featured. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:44 Jackie

10:44

Amy Pennington:  Alpines are great. They wiil need some sun. Try them! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:44 Amy Pennington

10:44

Kim ODonnel:  FRESH is worth seeing. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:44 Kim ODonnel

10:44

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  I'm trying to attract more pollinators to pollinate my passion fruit and rare dragon fruit. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:44 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

10:44

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Jackie: I've scattered alpine strawberries throughout my garden. Pretty and yummy at the same time! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:44 Jeanne in Seattle

10:44

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Thanks Jill it was. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:44 Jackie

10:45

[Comment From Lizka Lizka : ]  My brain has been so overloaded, this totally slipped my mine and I'm sad I missed most of the chat. I will be reading the transcript and just wanted to throw out a big THANK YOU to Amy for joining us again. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:45 Lizka

10:45

Kim ODonnel:  Lizka, we got a late start, so don't worry! Just join right in. It's a good group of green thumbs. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:45 Kim ODonnel

10:45

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Anyone see the fab piece in Guernica on Detroits Urban Ag movement. SO wonderful. Hoping to get interview/post with Mark Dowie on my blog: Thursday June 10, 2010 10:45 Jackie

10:45

Amy Pennington:  I think I caught everyones Q's but let me know if I missed something! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:45 Amy Pennington

10:46

Kim ODonnel:  Jackie, I met a guy named Malik Mavini, who I've been planning to write about. His work in Detroit is also inspiring. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:46 Kim ODonnel

10:46

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  http://www.guernicamag.com/features/1182/food_among_the_ruins/ Thursday June 10, 2010 10:46 Jackie

10:46

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  I love growing Chandler strawberries, the flavor is amazing. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:46 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

10:46

[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  FRESH the movie is great and inspiring. I have a review copy and you'll love it. I'd love to attend one of his workshops in Milwaukee. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:46 Jill, The Veggie Queen

10:46

Amy Pennington:  Diane - are your strawberries in full sun? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:46 Amy Pennington

10:46

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Kim, excited to meet Jamie Yuenger recently and will be lunching with Ana when she's here. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:46 Jackie

10:46

[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  The whole idea of urban gardening is amazing and so useful, inspiring. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:46 Jill, The Veggie Queen

10:47

Kim ODonnel:  Those words warm Amy's heart... Thursday June 10, 2010 10:47 Kim ODonnel

10:47

[Comment From Carrie Oliver Carrie Oliver : ]  Amy, you're so great to be here. I'm trying to grow chard in containers. Growing but small leaves, not seeing hardiness. Any suggestions? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:47 Carrie Oliver

10:47

Amy Pennington:  Deep roots, lady Thursday June 10, 2010 10:47 Amy Pennington

10:47

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Amazing that our best ag land is under the ruins of urban big city sprawl in Detroit. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:47 Jackie

10:48

Amy Pennington:  Carrie, you need a deep pot for chard. A mature chard root system is over 12" long Thursday June 10, 2010 10:48 Amy Pennington

10:48

Amy Pennington:  So a smaller pot will inhibit the growth Thursday June 10, 2010 10:48 Amy Pennington

10:48

Kim ODonnel:  One of the most disturbing things I heard about Detroit is how many people are without running water. I hope to get my piece up soon. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:48 Kim ODonnel

10:48

Amy Pennington:  Ok, everyone listening?!?!? Here is a great note: Thursday June 10, 2010 10:48 Amy Pennington

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[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Amy- Full sun for about 3/4 of the day, rest shade. had them for 5 years & still producing tons of fruit. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:48 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

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Amy Pennington:  When you grow in containers, you are limiting the space in which a plant can grow. Most plants will SURVIVE in a container, but will the prosper? Often, no. All container plants will need some sort of fertilizer, as food for the plant. AND, different plants require different space. So............if you have a plant that's suffering, find a pic online of that same plant in soil. If it's HUGE, the odds are your container is too small. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:49 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Make sense? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:49 Amy Pennington

10:50

Kim ODonnel:  GREAT tips, Miss P. Thank you. A keeper for the fridge. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:50 Kim ODonnel

10:50

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Oo, Chandler Strawberries. Need to check those out. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:50 Jeanne in Seattle

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[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  I've had the best luck with berries in my garden. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, gooseberries, boisenberries. They all seem to require so little upkeep. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:50 Jeanne in Seattle

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Amy Pennington:  When container plants don't thrive, it is often not the produce of a brown thumb. Just too small a space. Don't give up! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:50 Amy Pennington

10:50

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  something very moving about the growth (pun intended) of urban ag in the ruins of big autos decline Thursday June 10, 2010 10:50 Jackie

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Amy Pennington:  Diane - so lots of sun on your berries. That is ideal! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:51 Amy Pennington

10:51

Kim ODonnel:  Amy, do you have preference for medium of pots -- wood vs. plastic vs clay ,etc? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:51 Kim ODonnel

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[Comment From Carrie Oliver Carrie Oliver : ]  Thx Amy, I'll get a taller container 4 the chard. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:51 Carrie Oliver

10:51

[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  I have a dwarf meyer lemon tree...put it out on the balcony a few days ago to enjoy the heat/sun but it got pretty windblown. Some of the leaves bounced back, many are dropping...can I expect it to come back? Any thoughts on how to heal it? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:51 Britt

10:51

Amy Pennington:  Plastic is great b/c it holds moisture longer Thursday June 10, 2010 10:51 Amy Pennington

10:51

Amy Pennington:  Clay is great b/c it breathers Thursday June 10, 2010 10:51 Amy Pennington

10:51

Amy Pennington:  breathes! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:51 Amy Pennington

10:51

Amy Pennington:  and Wood I love for the look Thursday June 10, 2010 10:51 Amy Pennington

10:51

Amy Pennington:  So, really - no preference! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:51 Amy Pennington

10:52

Amy Pennington:  I have a mix of all on my balcony and it really depends on the plant Thursday June 10, 2010 10:52 Amy Pennington

10:52

Kim ODonnel:  Ok, cool. Always wondered if one medium was better than other. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:52 Kim ODonnel

10:52

Amy Pennington:  For instance, tomatoes don't like wet feet Thursday June 10, 2010 10:52 Amy Pennington

10:52

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Ah. Very smart. Now when I think of rosemary and lavender I've seen growing elsewhere, makes sense. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:52 Jackie

10:52

[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  Thanks for the advice regarding containers. I wonder if I can get my old and woody English thyme back in shape in a poorly managed (by me) large container? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:52 Jill, The Veggie Queen

10:52

Amy Pennington:  So I will plant tomatoes in Clay, so the container 'breathes' Thursday June 10, 2010 10:52 Amy Pennington

10:52

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  I once grew potatoes in a terra cotta pot that wasn't that big. My Idaho friends cracked up. It yielded teeny tiny potatoes. I had them over for the harvest--which filled up a cereal bowl. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:52 Jeanne in Seattle

10:52

Kim ODonnel:  Hilarious, Jeanne! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:52 Kim ODonnel

10:53

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  on the fire escape I use a mix but plastic has advantage of less weight and better water retention Thursday June 10, 2010 10:53 Jackie

10:53

Amy Pennington:  Hi Jill - you don't need a DEEP container for thyme. It's a spreader. So something long and narrow is great. Only needs to be 6" deep or so. Then the plant can spread out and grow. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:53 Amy Pennington

10:53

[Comment From Lizka Lizka : ]  Thanks, Amy - something that is so intuitive, but so easy to overlook. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:53 Lizka

10:53

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Amy- most sun it can get is 3/4 day. They grow like weeds! I actually have to dig them up and control them. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:53 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

10:53

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Kim: What? Isn't that illegal? Are they living in houses/apartments? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:53 Jeanne in Seattle

10:53

Amy Pennington:  Diane, yes - I was hoping all could learn from your berry experience. I do not believe strawberries will do well in little sun. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:53 Amy Pennington

10:53

Kim ODonnel:  Jeanne, it's b/c people can't afford to pay for water. Yes, it's a story that needs to be told. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:53 Kim ODonnel

10:54

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  One inspiring thing I learned from Mark Dowie is that w/all the problems and crime, no one steals from the farm stands. It's like ultimate respect for home grown food. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:54 Jackie

10:54

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  I will basically try anything in the garden. I am a mad scientist. I love the process, sometimes forget about the product...That's why my husband and daughter do the harvesting. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:54 Jeanne in Seattle

10:54

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  hey amy, do you know if any plants would like whey leftover from my yogurt making? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:54 Jackie

10:54

[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  Thanks Amy. Probably why my thyme has lived so long but i think that it's passed it's prime -- too old and woody but can't bear to kill it. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:54 Jill, The Veggie Queen

10:54

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Kim: I thought even if you couldn't pay for it, it had to keep running (maybe that's urban folklore) Thursday June 10, 2010 10:54 Jeanne in Seattle

10:54

Amy Pennington:  Lizka - that's exactly right! Intuitive! Go with your gut! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:54 Amy Pennington

10:54

[Comment From Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice : ]  Amy- your so right, they do need tons sun! I often wonder how crazy they would get if they got sun all day. Lots jam! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:54 Diane Cu - @WhiteOnRice

10:55

[Comment From Jill, The Veggie Queen Jill, The Veggie Queen : ]  That's funny Jeanne. I completely understand wanting to try the new and different. I do that with tomatoes each year. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:55 Jill, The Veggie Queen

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Amy Pennington:  Jackie - I don't think so Thursday June 10, 2010 10:55 Amy Pennington

10:55

Amy Pennington:  Jill - do you prune your thyme? After it flowers, cut it back! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:55 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Jackie, pigs like whey! You need a pig! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:55 Amy Pennington

10:55

Kim ODonnel:  that's me in the White House garden by the chard! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:55 Kim ODonnel

10:56

[Comment From Lizka Lizka : ]  OMG - I had NO idea about the water situ in Detroit. Why is this not being covered? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:56 Lizka

10:56

Kim ODonnel:  I don't know, Lizka. I'm trying to find out more. It's like Africa. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:56 Kim ODonnel

10:56

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Kim can I tell you how that photo warms my heart! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:56 Jackie

10:56

Kim ODonnel:  Thank you, Jackie! It was an amazing day. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:56 Kim ODonnel

10:56

Amy Pennington:  LUCKY! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:56 Amy Pennington

10:56

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Also, I use the square foot veggie garden method--works like a charm in tiny spaces. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:56 Jeanne in Seattle

10:57

[Comment From Chris - @MostlyCooking Chris - @MostlyCooking : ]  Hello all! I'm in LA, growing tomatoes on my deck. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:57 Chris - @MostlyCooking

10:57

Amy Pennington:  I want to give a shout out to my blog today. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:57 Amy Pennington

10:57

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Hoping to bring my frozen whey to a pig farming friend for pig popsicles. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:57 Jackie

10:57

Kim ODonnel:  Please do! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:57 Kim ODonnel

10:57

Amy Pennington:  www.gogogreengarden.com - It includes (near) regular and timely garden tips & advice. Common questions. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:57 Amy Pennington

10:57

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  It makes me miss you too! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:57 Jackie

10:57

Amy Pennington:  You've likely noticed you're all experiencing similar issues & I try to tackle those on my blog Thursday June 10, 2010 10:57 Amy Pennington

10:58

Amy Pennington:  Let me know if you have any q's after today! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:58 Amy Pennington

10:58

Kim ODonnel:  Jackie, I'll be in Boston in the fall. Stay tuned. Amy, we need to get you back later in the summer... Thursday June 10, 2010 10:58 Kim ODonnel

10:58

Amy Pennington:  Nice, Chris Thursday June 10, 2010 10:58 Amy Pennington

10:58

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  Amy it's a beautiful blog. Looked at it this morning. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:58 Jackie

10:58

Amy Pennington:  Yes, end of July is time to start thinking about winter garden Thursday June 10, 2010 10:58 Amy Pennington

10:58

Amy Pennington:  Thanks, Jackie! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:58 Amy Pennington

10:58

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Amy: awesome! I love your site! Thursday June 10, 2010 10:58 Jeanne in Seattle

10:58

[Comment From Jackie Jackie : ]  If you'd like me to review your book and shout out to my Twitter #TrueFood followers, happy to do so. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:58 Jackie

10:58

Amy Pennington:  It's simple & humble, but I try to post good relevant info without a lot of B.S. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:58 Amy Pennington

10:59

[Comment From Jeanne in Seattle Jeanne in Seattle : ]  Yes, I would love to talk about winter gardens! I have no idea where to start with those. Thursday June 10, 2010 10:59 Jeanne in Seattle

10:59

[Comment From Carrie Oliver Carrie Oliver : ]  Can you grow anything in containers in Winter? In Toronto? Thursday June 10, 2010 10:59 Carrie Oliver

10:59

Amy Pennington:  Hey Jackie - sure, ping me offline - amyp@gogogreengarden.com Thursday June 10, 2010 10:59 Amy Pennington

10:59

[Comment From Britt Britt : ]  Thanks for all the tips Amy! So helpful. :) Thursday June 10, 2010 10:59 Britt

10:59

Amy Pennington:  don't think so, CArrie. Freezes there, so perennials need to be taken indoors Thursday June 10, 2010 10:59 Amy Pennington

10:59

Amy Pennington:  You can build a heated greenhouse, of course :) Thursday June 10, 2010 10:59 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Amy is the bomb diggety dirt lady. Can't wait to have you back with us. Thursday June 10, 2010 11:00 Kim ODonnel

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Amy Pennington:  GOOD LUCK, Britt! Thursday June 10, 2010 11:00 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  THANKS ALL! Thursday June 10, 2010 11:00 Amy Pennington

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Amy Pennington:  Total pleasure, as always. Feel free to reach out anytime. Thursday June 10, 2010 11:00 Amy Pennington

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Kim ODonnel:  Thank you all for stopping by and BIG UP to Amy P! Thursday June 10, 2010 11:00 Kim ODonnel

11:00

Amy Pennington:  woot Thursday June 10, 2010 11:00 Amy Pennington

11:01

Kim ODonnel:  See you all next week, folks. Planning to get a guest on the latest on school food. Stay tuned. Thanks again! Be well, eat good. Thursday June 10, 2010 11:01 Kim ODonnel