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"Dioclese" NONE wrote:

"Dan L." wrote in message
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I signed up for a Master Gardening class during the winter. To get ready
for a new year and for a new growing season. I have read several books
over the years and yet, I still do not feel adequate, not enough to
consistently grow nice and healthy plants each year.

Is gardening like the "Racers Curse" I want my car to be faster than
others, I want my garden to grow nice and healthy each and every year?
Is this a fantasy? Are their gardeners that have nice and healthy plants
each and every year.

Sigh .... Dan

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Garden in Zone 5 South East Michigan.

My feeling is that there are too many variations of locales within a zone,
soil types and mixture of soil types, drainage, weather, variations of a
plant species, and so forth is to only experiment locally to get it "right".

Ahhh .... you have hit the nail on the head! I have found reading and
experimenting can take one just far, books are generalized. If I read
the online course material correctly, these classes are locally
orientated. I am hoping I will meet other local gardeners and find out
more about gardening in my local area from more experienced gardeners.

Enjoy Life ... Dan

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Garden in Zone 5 South East Michigan.