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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2017 : 4:29:31 PM
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I always plant marigolds in my vegetable garden. First of all, I just love their appearance . . .bright colors and cheeriness. Secondly, because they are supposed to keep bugs away.
This year I planted some as plants and they look awful and puny. I also planted a packet by seeds and they look wonderful. Big, full, colorful . . . and just glorious . . .I think!
Thought I'd share! CJ
Tnere are about three more big batches of them in the garden
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P.S. Pardon the not so pretty black, plastic, concrete blocks, tires, metal frames, etc. But that is the veggie garden.
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nubidane
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Sep 12 2017 : 4:37:08 PM
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Ceejay, Those look like mine this year. They got HUGE!!! Taking up much of the garden, but I'm not complaining. I love them too! At least your garden is not infested with weeds! I tell my husband, "Look at this tomato (etc) that I picked from the weeds!" Not the garden LOL
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firecatinc
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Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2017 : 6:46:44 PM
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I also plant them among my tomatoes to keep aphids off. When the garden is done, Jay won't let me pull them until frost gets them.
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ddmashayekhi
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2017 : 04:40:34 AM
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The plain yellow marigolds have the strongest smell and it deters rabbits and deer! Yours look beautiful, I always have had a soft spot for marigolds.
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naturemaiden
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2017 : 11:22:30 AM
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Wow. I didn't know there was so many benefits to having marigolds. They always have a beautiful look too. Looks great CJ!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2017 : 2:45:30 PM
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Looks good, CJ! I love marigolds. French marigolds are actually one of my favorite flowers. I just love them. I also love that when planted in spring, they grow up big and beautiful like yours, and last into fall with fall color. They do work well as pest management. Bonus how pretty they are! Basil in between plants helps a lot too.
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