tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post6635114612345771007..comments2024-03-18T02:00:25.255-05:00Comments on The Wonderful World of Vogue Fabrics: Fabrics in the Garden – Stylish Enhancements and Economical SolutionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972329938315175668noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-58377767291353692922013-01-14T16:01:15.122-06:002013-01-14T16:01:15.122-06:00PS - Yes, I did place netting around the plant on ...PS - Yes, I did place netting around the plant on the right after this photo was taken and the tomato plant then began to thrive. I am now consulting with my mom about how to construct a tomato garden for her windy balcony in Florida that will cut down on the wind, shield the plants from scorching summer heat while allowing plenty of light and rain....we're thinking about going with Gauze, which is so successful on the tobacco plants in similar climates. -RogieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296980290342090070.post-9661033642766056122013-01-14T15:57:24.968-06:002013-01-14T15:57:24.968-06:00Here is an example from my own garden. The two to...Here is an example from my own garden. The two tomato plants are from the same flat, were planted at the same time and treated the same way - the only difference being the netting around the cage on the left. Some theories as to the dramatic difference in growth include: the netting protects against wind/animals; the netting provides shade on the ground to trap more moisture while allowing plenty of sunlight for growth; the jazzy netting gave the one plant more self confidence to grow big and strong (remember, there are no bad ideas in gardening!). -Rogie<br />https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3770934345593&set=a.1169666515523.2026291.1043774359&type=1&theaterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com