tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36024506.post7004535712528460274..comments2024-03-13T19:57:57.449-07:00Comments on Let's Talk Wood: Who knew I had such a green thumb?Wood It Is!http://www.blogger.com/profile/16403710621079430704noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36024506.post-83515053185236649182008-08-05T11:04:00.000-07:002008-08-05T11:04:00.000-07:00Lisa, Didn't realize that heat was their enemy. I ...Lisa, <BR/><BR/>Didn't realize that heat was their enemy. I have one area in the yard that is well shaded, maybe I will try planting some cukes there next summer. Might even try a raised bed, with 100% compost as you suggested... what can it hurt?<BR/><BR/>Thanks SO MUCH for the comment!<BR/><BR/>JamieWood It Is!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16403710621079430704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36024506.post-4630942365095830392008-08-05T10:38:00.000-07:002008-08-05T10:38:00.000-07:00Jamie, cukes may not grow there because it's so ho...Jamie, cukes may not grow there because it's so hot. They don't like to be toasted, LOL. Also, they seem to require rich soil. I have mine planted in a raised bed filled with compost - NO soil at all - and they are growing great guns. :)<BR/><BR/>LisaL. P. Skeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243836284686669668noreply@blogger.com