Mary,

I know just how you feel. My neice gave me some "mystery" bulbs to plant in my yard a few years ago---she couldn't remember what they were. I planted them and for two summers now the plants never get big enough to identify. So they are still mystery bulbs. I can't seem to get hollyhocks to grow beyond a few inches either before something eats them off. I love seeing the rabbits in the yard, though, so I guess I should start planting a few things just for them.

Jean

We solved the rabbit problem by adding a 2 foot high fence around the garden. Keeps the critters out. Unfortunately it doesn't keep insects (maybe worms?) out. They are having a heyday in lettuce and have completely eaten the basil. Fortunately we have basil in a pot on the deck. It is growing great guns!

Gardens are a reminder that we don't live on this planet alone. And sometimes we're not in charge.

One answer is to do an organic garden by placing big, plastic, green bag over sirt [this will keep bugs out] & just dig small hole thru plastic to place plants & you'll never have weeds!

GOOD LUCK :big_grin: