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RenoKate
04-25-2009, 06:07 PM
Hi all,

I live in Reno and was bitten hard by the garden bug a couple of years ago. Because we have a short growing season and it's very hot and dry here, it's been a little bumpy, but I'm starting getting the hang of it (soaker hoses are my savior!). Last summer I got huge aphid and squash bug infestations, but I ended up getting big, green, beautiful plants...and no fruit. Nonetheless, I'm giving it another go because I just can't help myself, and I have a feeling that this year will be better.

So far I have in the ground: sugar snap peas, lettuce, chard, potatoes, bell peppers, and tomatoes (both of the last ones with season starters). When it warms up I'll put in cantaloupe, spaghetti squash, cucumbers, basil, and green beans. Can't wait! I also convinced my mom to rip up her unkempt perennial garden to make a vegetable garden :). Spreading the love! Can't wait to hear your guys' experiences and get your advice!

MoniDew
04-25-2009, 08:33 PM
your garden plans sound ASTOUNDING! WOW!

Please post pics soon! We like garden porn around here!

ecogirl
04-26-2009, 05:06 AM
Welcome! Hope your mum does sweep up all her perrenial plants for vegetables! We love to hear from you and post some pics as well!

onmiwei
04-26-2009, 11:35 AM
My husband is from Reno..well Sparks anyway. I am orginally from about 8 hour drive north of you in Twin Falls Idaho. I get funny looks when I say I am from a high desert...

Have a great day!!!

gardengirl72
04-29-2009, 09:08 PM
Your lack of veggies could be due to a lack of bees as well as the shorter growing season. You may consider a container garden that you can move in and out as necessary.

plantoneonme
05-06-2009, 10:08 PM
Welcome. I am not from the hot part of the country like you are, but I read that you can help out your plants a lot by providing shade in the hottest part of the day. I wonder if you can put up some shade material or trellises to shade the plants between 1-4 pm to extend your season a little. Kim