Messages In This Digest (25 Messages)
- 1a.
- Re: Worm farm From: Amy Shea
- 1b.
- Re: Worm farm From: Jeff Strong
- 1c.
- Re: Worm farm From: Laura Burkey
- 2.
- RE just joined From: Andrew Enniscole
- 3a.
- Re: Cold frame? From: Dave Leland
- 4a.
- Re: Let me introduce myself From: Jeff Strong
- 5a.
- Re: Hi! (Newbie) From: Jeff Strong
- 6a.
- raspberries From: Glenn & Sonya
- 6b.
- Re: raspberries From: Ken
- 7a.
- New to group From: quiltingtn
- 7b.
- Re: New to group From: Jeff Strong
- 8a.
- Vermicompost Invaders! From: caycanna
- 8b.
- Re: Vermicompost Invaders! From: SGcvn69 | http://sgcvn69.blogspot.com/
- 8c.
- Re: Vermicompost Invaders! From: Jeff Strong
- 9a.
- Organic Seeds in Southeast Region From: silverwoodfarm
- 9b.
- Re: Organic Seeds in Southeast Region From: Ken
- 9c.
- Re: Organic Seeds in Southeast Region From: Jeff Strong
- 10.1.
- Re: Newbie From: diane and ron
- 10.2.
- Re: Newbie From: Ken
- 10.3.
- Re: Newbie From: Jeff Strong
- 11a.
- Starting off tomatoes From: quinton488
- 11b.
- Re: Starting off tomatoes From: Amy Shea
- 11c.
- Re: Starting off tomatoes From: Ken
- 11d.
- Re: Starting off tomatoes From: lilmissy0740
- 12.
- Black Bugs Eating Strawberries, What Can I Do? From: lilmissy0740
Messages
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Re: Worm farm
Posted by: "Amy Shea" ashea23@comcast.net ashea23
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:34 pm (PST)
There is a vermicomposting group on yahoo called the_worm_bin. Good info there.
I don't use my vermicast as starting mix (I add small amounts to my indoor potted plants & occasionally to a needy outdoor bed) so I don't have a clear idea about proportions, but am thinking there is some sort of advice I've seen about that. I'd suggest joining the worm group & reading the archives -- I bet you could quickly find your answer. :)
Best wishes,
Amy, mountains of SW VA
.......... ............... .......... ............ ...
Those who dwell
among the beauties & mysteries of the Earth
are never alone or weary of life. (Rachel Carson)
We ought to stay out of the nuclei. (Wes Jackson)
http://ashea23.massagetherapy. com/
----- Original Message -----
From: Laura Burkey
I started a worm farm back in November. I started seeds with the compost in
cardboard egg cartons and they all came up pretty well. My tomatoes haven't
gotten their secondary leaves on them yet, but are dying. Am I supposed to
mix the compost with regular soil? Am I killing them with too rich of a
diet?
Thanks,
Laura in Texas
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Re: Worm farm
Posted by: "Jeff Strong" jeff_faithwalker@yahoo.com jeff_faithwalker
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:34 pm (PST)
Sounds like to much moisture they call it dampening off. Try cutting back on the water for a day or two.
jeff
--- On Wed, 2/18/09, Laura Burkey <laburkey@skynethouston.com > wrote:
From: Laura Burkey <laburkey@skynethouston.com >
Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Worm farm
To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 12:41 PM
I started a worm farm back in November. I started seeds with the compost in
cardboard egg cartons and they all came up pretty well. My tomatoes haven't
gotten their secondary leaves on them yet, but are dying. Am I supposed to
mix the compost with regular soil? Am I killing them with too rich of a
diet?
Thanks,
Laura in Texas
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Re: Worm farm
Posted by: "Laura Burkey" laburkey@skynethouston.com parellitrnr
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:24 am (PST)
Thanks to all for your advice.
Laura
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From: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
[mailto:Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. ] On Behalf Of Amy Sheacom
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 10:49 AM
To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Organic_Gardening] Worm farm
There is a vermicomposting group on yahoo called the_worm_bin. Good info
there.
I don't use my vermicast as starting mix (I add small amounts to my indoor
potted plants & occasionally to a needy outdoor bed) so I don't have a clear
idea about proportions, but am thinking there is some sort of advice I've
seen about that. I'd suggest joining the worm group & reading the archives
-- I bet you could quickly find your answer. :)
Best wishes,
Amy, mountains of SW VA
.......... ............... .......... ............ ...
Those who dwell
among the beauties & mysteries of the Earth
are never alone or weary of life. (Rachel Carson)
We ought to stay out of the nuclei. (Wes Jackson)
http://ashea23. <http://ashea23.massagetherapy. > massagetherapy.com/ com/
----- Original Message -----
From: Laura Burkey
I started a worm farm back in November. I started seeds with the compost in
cardboard egg cartons and they all came up pretty well. My tomatoes haven't
gotten their secondary leaves on them yet, but are dying. Am I supposed to
mix the compost with regular soil? Am I killing them with too rich of a
diet?
Thanks,
Laura in Texas
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RE just joined
Posted by: "Andrew Enniscole" aenniscole@yahoo.com divinesculptor
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:34 pm (PST)
Hi my name is Anand and i have just joined i am in Manchester in the UK.It sounds like you have pretty mild weather in parts of the US.We have lots of frost at the moment any ideas of what to plant.I am hoping to plant fruit and veg this year and companion plants.
Anand
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Re: Cold frame?
Posted by: "Dave Leland" dleland@chartermi.net dleland_71
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:34 pm (PST)
Linda,
Using containers filled with water is a great idea, if you have the room.
One suggestion, either paint them flat black or use the darkest color 'jug'
you can find. You want to absorb as much solar radiation as the can.
I have planted a flat of salad mixes under the grow light now before I have
to start my plants to quench the itch and provide some fresh salad greens.
Yumm O!!
Respectfully,
Dave Leland
DLELAND FARMS (Zone 5 & still frozen :(
Visit our family Website at: http://www.dleland.com/
-----Original Message-----
From: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
[mailto:Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. ] On Behalf Of winna222com
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:36 AM
To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Re: Cold frame?
Hey thanks Dave! Appreciate your idea about tucking the cold frame in at
night with a blankie or a comforter. That's a great idea - and I never
would have thought of it myself. Duh, on my part. Thanks!
Now you've gotten me thinking about how I could provide a biomass warming
thingy for this cold frame. I think that's what it's called. Not really
sure. I'm thinking that maybe gallon jugs or something filled with water
would warm in the sun and then release their heat at night. You've really
gotten me thinking about this even more now. Cool! Er, uh, I mean "warm".
lol
I think that I'm also gonna try planting some fancy leaf lettuces and some
radishes indoors, too. Really got the itch to plant veggies once again,
even tho' we've got plenty of winter left here yet.
Dave, you don't know me but I remember checking out your website quite a
while ago. I think that you are a soapmaker also (as I am).
Small world, eh?
Take care,
Linda Ludwick
"Dave Leland" <dleland@...> wrote:
Sounds like a GREAT plan. See if you scare up an old bed comforter or
several old blankets to cover the glass/coldframe at night. Keeps the heat
in. Then just take it off when the sun shines in. Also, see if you can tip
the coldframe towards the south-west. That will allow for maximum exposure
to 'ol Soul(sun). PS: I'm Z5 too, and also got the itch. :) Respectfully,
Dave Leland DLELAND FARMS
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Re: Let me introduce myself
Posted by: "Jeff Strong" jeff_faithwalker@yahoo.com jeff_faithwalker
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:34 pm (PST)
Welcome Yvonne, my wife's name is Yvan. Pronounced E- Van. But is often pronounced like yours........( grin)
jeff
--- On Thu, 2/19/09, alittlecurious999 <yeschaffer@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: alittlecurious999 <yeschaffer@yahoo.com >
Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Let me introduce myself
To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 5:26 AM
Hello,
My name is Yvonne. I live in northeast Ohio. I am an avid
gardener(indoor and outdoor) and look forward to hear about the
experiences of others.
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Re: Hi! (Newbie)
Posted by: "Jeff Strong" jeff_faithwalker@yahoo.com jeff_faithwalker
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:34 pm (PST)
Well first off there is no such thing as a black thumb so erase that out of the vocabulary
right away. Second know this that the only dumb question is the one not asked. So your first thing you need to do is take some soil samples and have them tested at the local extension service so you know for sure what is in the soil and what isn't. Then you will be able to amend the soil and get off to a great start.
jeff
--- On Wed, 2/18/09, Angie <thelittons@worldnet.att.net > wrote:
From: Angie <thelittons@worldnet.att.net >
Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Hi! (Newbie)
To: undisclosed-recipients@ yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 10:27 AM
Hello. My name is Angie. I live in southern Indiana. My family and I are
planning our very first garden this year, we're hoping to grow as much of
our food as possible eventually, but this year we're sticking mainly to corn
beans, squash and tomatoes. (May grow other stuff too, but these are our
main concerns.)
Our eventual plans are to live as "off the grid" as possible, but we're
starting small, and hope to work our way up as the years go by. We've been
living as simply as I can think possible in the modern world, but welcome
any tips or ideas.
As I said, this is our first garden, and I am notorious for not growing
plants well (read: I have a very BLACK thumb! lol), and am quite nervous,
really, about it all.
Thanks for letting me join in!
: )
Angie
     
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raspberries
Posted by: "Glenn & Sonya" gsd03@comcast.net glenndurden
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:34 pm (PST)
Thanks for the advice Ken and Jeff. I will be fertilizing in a few weeks and look forward to a heavy harvest.
Glenn
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Re: raspberries
Posted by: "Ken" kenrogers@comcast.net kenrogers911
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:23 am (PST)
Some time ago I heard that the Gardens Alive fertilizer called Fruit
Trees Alive maintenance formula was good to use on raspberries. I used
it two years ago and got a nice crop. Last year, most of the canes
seemed to be non bearing, but in their second year, this summer I hope
to have another goood amount. I use the above fertilizer around all my
fruit trees too. It does contain a trace amount of Boron, as does the
more powerful build up formula, but the build up is better suited for
the fruit trees. Most of mine are past the build up formula anyway.
The tree fertilizer should NOT be applied to vegetable gardens.
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> Thanks for the advice Ken and Jeff. I will be fertilizing in a few
weeks and look forward to a heavy harvest.
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> Glenn
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New to group
Posted by: "quiltingtn" quiltingtn@yahoo.com quiltingtn
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:35 pm (PST)
Hi, I'm Liz from west/central TN. I am not used to this heavy clay soil
here and am wondering what is the best way to amend it. This is for a
40'x 40' vegetable garden. Thanks for letting me join your group. I am
looking forward to your wisdom.
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Re: New to group
Posted by: "Jeff Strong" jeff_faithwalker@yahoo.com jeff_faithwalker
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:26 am (PST)
Dynamite! That will break up the clay really quick. I am sure some of your Red Neck neighbors will have some left overs you can have. Why they may even do the job for ya if you offer them a smile and case of Budwiser. After that I would get as much compost and calcium and gypsum ( not sheet rock) into the soil and you might want to add some course grade sand for drainage.
jeff
If ya give me your phone number I'll have my cousin Bubba give ya'll a call and he'll come break up the clay for ya!
--- On Fri, 2/20/09, quiltingtn <quiltingtn@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: quiltingtn <quiltingtn@yahoo.com >
Subject: [Organic_Gardening] New to group
To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, February 20, 2009, 7:00 AM
Hi, I'm Liz from west/central TN. I am not used to this heavy clay soil
here and am wondering what is the best way to amend it. This is for a
40'x 40' vegetable garden. Thanks for letting me join your group. I am
looking forward to your wisdom.
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Vermicompost Invaders!
Posted by: "caycanna" cayseaanna@yahoo.com caycanna
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:35 pm (PST)
I have won a small vermicompost bin and it was going well for about the
first 8 months but now I have an infestation of aphid sized white
insects and just can't get rid of them. I noticed them after adding
some grape stems to the bin and they just won't go away.
It doesn't seem to be affecting the worms at all but I'm affraid to use
the compost now for fear of infesting the garden.
Any hints are greatly welcome!
Jessie
SW Pa
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Re: Vermicompost Invaders!
Posted by: "SGcvn69 | http://sgcvn69.blogspot.com/" SGcvn69yahoo@gmail.com sgcvn69
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:22 am (PST)
I think when it is too acidic those little white bugs come out. Put some egg
shells in there.
On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 10:58 AM, caycanna <cayseaanna@yahoo.com > wrote:
> I have won a small vermicompost bin and it was going well for about the
> first 8 months but now I have an infestation of aphid sized white
> insects and just can't get rid of them. I noticed them after adding
> some grape stems to the bin and they just won't go away.
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> It doesn't seem to be affecting the worms at all but I'm affraid to use
> the compost now for fear of infesting the garden.
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> Any hints are greatly welcome!
>
> Jessie
> SW Pa
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--
Cindi (aka. SGcvn69)
Register Now for the Rabies Challenge Fund Benefit ::
http://www.freewebs.com/rcfbenefit2 009/
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Re: Vermicompost Invaders!
Posted by: "Jeff Strong" jeff_faithwalker@yahoo.com jeff_faithwalker
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:25 am (PST)
White flies. Well I would suggest that you get a wheel barrow and enough 1/2 inch Hardware cloth as it will take to cover the wheel barrow. then sift out the worms and set them aside some place safe and then spray the flies with some Pyrethium and then put it all into the compost pile. Then create a new home for the wormies and don't do that again!
jeff
--- On Fri, 2/20/09, caycanna <cayseaanna@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: caycanna <cayseaanna@yahoo.com >
Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Vermicompost Invaders!
To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, February 20, 2009, 7:58 AM
I have won a small vermicompost bin and it was going well for about the
first 8 months but now I have an infestation of aphid sized white
insects and just can't get rid of them. I noticed them after adding
some grape stems to the bin and they just won't go away.
It doesn't seem to be affecting the worms at all but I'm affraid to use
the compost now for fear of infesting the garden.
Any hints are greatly welcome!
Jessie
SW Pa
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Organic Seeds in Southeast Region
Posted by: "silverwoodfarm" silverwoodfarm@yahoo.com silverwoodfarm
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:37 pm (PST)
I have posted this on a couple other groups. Trying to get the widest
variety of choices and then go from there. We live in the southeast
section of Ga. and would like to know the best place around our area
to get organic seeds. I would rather buy seeds from this region of the
US for a variety of reasons. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Organic Seeds in Southeast Region
Posted by: "Ken" kenrogers@comcast.net kenrogers911
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:23 am (PST)
Suggest that you do an internety search for your area. A few choice
'key' words would be organic fertilizer, organic seeds, organic
supplies for gardening, etc..
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<silverwoodfarm@...> wrote:
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> I have posted this on a couple other groups. Trying to get the widest
> variety of choices and then go from there. We live in the southeast
> section of Ga. and would like to know the best place around our area
> to get organic seeds. I would rather buy seeds from this region of the
> US for a variety of reasons. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
>
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Re: Organic Seeds in Southeast Region
Posted by: "Jeff Strong" jeff_faithwalker@yahoo.com jeff_faithwalker
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:24 am (PST)
have you tried www.greenpeople.org
--- On Fri, 2/20/09, silverwoodfarm <silverwoodfarm@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: silverwoodfarm <silverwoodfarm@yahoo.com >
Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Organic Seeds in Southeast Region
To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, February 20, 2009, 11:09 AM
I have posted this on a couple other groups. Trying to get the widest
variety of choices and then go from there. We live in the southeast
section of Ga. and would like to know the best place around our area
to get organic seeds. I would rather buy seeds from this region of the
US for a variety of reasons. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Newbie
Posted by: "diane and ron" rdowns@ix.netcom.com karendianedowns
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:37 pm (PST)
I looked in all the Fred Myers around me and can't find any Iron
Phosphate.........they only look at me like im crazy
di
Jeff Strong wrote:
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> Alan,
> Concerning slugs, try Iron Phosphate, it is the latest Organic cure
> all for slugs and snails, Or so they say, I myself still depend on
> King George and Prince John, they are my two resident toads who love
> to feast on slugs and snails.
> jeff
>
> --- On Sat, 1/10/09, Alan Semmens <alansemmens@yahoo.com
> <mailto:alansemmens%40yahoo. com>> wrote:
> From: Alan Semmens <alansemmens@yahoo.com
> <mailto:alansemmens%40yahoo. com>>
> Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Newbie
> To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:Organic_Gardening% 40yahoogroups. com>
> Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 9:09 AM
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> Hi, I'm Alan and I am trying hard to be an organic gardener in South
> Wales, GB. Its not easy with slugs and snails. Even beer traps have
> their limitations.
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> My vegetable garden is composed of several 8ft by 4ft beds and are
> maintained almost on a no dig basis. I onnly dig to get out the
> troublesome roots of corn or hidden weeds. Many of the beds started
> out as examples of square-foot gardening but now keep this method for
> a few speciality crops.
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> I hope to have an allotment soon and so think that the home garden
> will be for those vegetables that need quick picking - eating (Leaves,
> herbs, early potatoes, beans, tomatoes etc.) whilst the allotment will
> have more harvestable crops (Main crop potatoes, swedes, squash,
> onions etc). also in the home garden will be most of the fruit
> (Apples, plums, pears, grapes goosberries etc)
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> Any suggestions will be gratefully received.
>
> Alan Semmens
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Re: Newbie
Posted by: "Ken" kenrogers@comcast.net kenrogers911
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:23 am (PST)
Copper sulfate or diatomatous earth (swimming pool filter medium).
Also Iron SULFATE which will also get them to move on. Gardens Alive
offers a product for control of slugs and snails, and there is a
regular product found in most bigger hardware chains like Lowes or
Home Depot.
Try this too:
http://www.gardensalive.com/ product.asp? pn=2967
--- In Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. , diane and ron <rdowns@...>com
wrote:
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> I looked in all the Fred Myers around me and can't find any Iron
> Phosphate.........they only look at me like im crazy
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> Jeff Strong wrote:
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> > Concerning slugs, try Iron Phosphate, it is the latest Organic cure
> > all for slugs and snails, Or so they say, I myself still depend on
> > King George and Prince John, they are my two resident toads who love
> > to feast on slugs and snails.
> > jeff
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> > --- On Sat, 1/10/09, Alan Semmens <alansemmens@...
> > <mailto:alansemmens%40yahoo. com>> wrote:
> > From: Alan Semmens <alansemmens@...
> > <mailto:alansemmens%40yahoo. com>>
> > Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Newbie
> > To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
> > <mailto:Organic_Gardening% 40yahoogroups. com>
> > Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 9:09 AM
> >
> > Hi, I'm Alan and I am trying hard to be an organic gardener in South
> > Wales, GB. Its not easy with slugs and snails. Even beer traps have
> > their limitations.
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> > My vegetable garden is composed of several 8ft by 4ft beds and are
> > maintained almost on a no dig basis. I onnly dig to get out the
> > troublesome roots of corn or hidden weeds. Many of the beds started
> > out as examples of square-foot gardening but now keep this method for
> > a few speciality crops.
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> > will be for those vegetables that need quick picking - eating
(Leaves,
> > herbs, early potatoes, beans, tomatoes etc.) whilst the allotment
will
> > have more harvestable crops (Main crop potatoes, swedes, squash,
> > onions etc). also in the home garden will be most of the fruit
> > (Apples, plums, pears, grapes goosberries etc)
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Re: Newbie
Posted by: "Jeff Strong" jeff_faithwalker@yahoo.com jeff_faithwalker
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:25 am (PST)
Fred Meyers!!!! Since Kroggers took over Freddies those folks know less about gardening than a rock and I hope the rocks in all the world will forgive me. Try going to a real Nursery, or better yet Find a feed store where the farmers hang out!!! Fred Meyers we are going to have to start praying for you two if you keep that up!
jeff
--- On Sat, 2/21/09, diane and ron <rdowns@ix.netcom.com > wrote:
From: diane and ron <rdowns@ix.netcom.com >
Subject: Re: [Organic_Gardening] Newbie
To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 10:05 AM
I looked in all the Fred Myers around me and can't find any Iron
Phosphate... ......they only look at me like im crazy
di
Jeff Strong wrote:
>
> Alan,
> Concerning slugs, try Iron Phosphate, it is the latest Organic cure
> all for slugs and snails, Or so they say, I myself still depend on
> King George and Prince John, they are my two resident toads who love
> to feast on slugs and snails.
> jeff
>
> --- On Sat, 1/10/09, Alan Semmens <alansemmens@ yahoo.com
> <mailto:alansemmens %40yahoo. com>> wrote:
> From: Alan Semmens <alansemmens@ yahoo.com
> <mailto:alansemmens %40yahoo. com>>
> Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Newbie
> To: Organic_Gardening@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:Organic_ Gardening% 40yahoogroups. com>
> Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 9:09 AM
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> Hi, I'm Alan and I am trying hard to be an organic gardener in South
> Wales, GB. Its not easy with slugs and snails. Even beer traps have
> their limitations.
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> My vegetable garden is composed of several 8ft by 4ft beds and are
> maintained almost on a no dig basis. I onnly dig to get out the
> troublesome roots of corn or hidden weeds. Many of the beds started
> out as examples of square-foot gardening but now keep this method for
> a few speciality crops.
>
> I hope to have an allotment soon and so think that the home garden
> will be for those vegetables that need quick picking - eating (Leaves,
> herbs, early potatoes, beans, tomatoes etc.) whilst the allotment will
> have more harvestable crops (Main crop potatoes, swedes, squash,
> onions etc). also in the home garden will be most of the fruit
> (Apples, plums, pears, grapes goosberries etc)
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> Any suggestions will be gratefully received.
>
> Alan Semmens
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Starting off tomatoes
Posted by: "quinton488" quinton488@yahoo.ca quinton488
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:37 pm (PST)
Hello,
I'm about to start off some tomatoes indoors. Does anyone have any suggestions on the pot
size or other factors?
I live in Zone 6b, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Thanks.
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Re: Starting off tomatoes
Posted by: "Amy Shea" ashea23@comcast.net ashea23
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:22 am (PST)
I start mine in small cell-pots (an inch or so in diameter) in seed-starting mix, two seeds per pot, under a plastic dome to trap heat & moisture. They (& peppers & other warm-germ plants) sit on seed-starting mats that warm the soil from underneath. :) Nice & toasty. You can also put them on your fridge to germinate (that is, til the leaves pop out), then they'll need light.
As they grow, most will have two plants per pot -- I find tomatoes to be generally reliable germinators when the seeds are new &/or not ill-used.
When ready to pot up (when true leaves develop on at least one of the pair of plants), use the thin end of a chopstick (or other high-tech device) to separate the roots of the two as you pull them up (by the low stem, not by the leaves) & use the thick end of the chopstick, or a pencil, or something of the sort, to poke sufficient holes in the pre-wetted organic potting soil nesting in a nice, larger pot (say 2" diameter or so), inset root & set plant slightly lower than it was before (to prevent toppleage), gently tamp soil around, & let them grow on for a few more weeks... then harden off when the time is right (say two or three weeks before setting them in the garden). By the time I plant out, my toms usually have four or five sets of leaves & are 9" or taller. They grow quickly in those first few weeks indoors. Try to turn them a lot if the light isn't right over them or you will end up with leggy tomato plants. I often find that the soil settles as those weeks wear on, & I add more soil to the tops of those pots to strengthen the stems/superficial roots of the tomatoes before they go out.
Have fun. Seed starting is a wonderful adventure & you will eventually get a really good feel for what works for you, time-wise, etc. Best wishes for your onions & for these new starts. :)
Amy, mountains of SW VA (z6a/b)
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From: quinton488
To: Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 6:06 PM
Subject: [Organic_Gardening] Starting off tomatoes
Hello,
I'm about to start off some tomatoes indoors. Does anyone have any suggestions on the pot
size or other factors?
I live in Zone 6b, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Thanks.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: Starting off tomatoes
Posted by: "Ken" kenrogers@comcast.net kenrogers911
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:23 am (PST)
Its a bit too early right now. You want to wait until mid April before
you start. They get transplanted into a garden the first week of June,
which is usually just past the last frost. The plants do need about 10
days of hardening off before being trasplanted into a garden. The
hardening off reduces sunburn and wilting once the plants are outdoors
but protected against constant direct sunlight. If you do it now, the
plants will be over 3 feet tall and very leggy unless they get plenty
of bright sun, and warm weather, these things not easlily duplicated
right now. I start a single seed in a 2x2 inch pot about 4 inches
deep. If it doesn't sprout within 10-14 days, I plant another or ev en
two in diagonal corners of the pots. I use heavy plastic trays that
hold 32 pots and are placed on top of a heat mat and have a clear
plastic dome cover to help hold in moisture. The clear cover is
removed once the plants touch it. Also, they are exposed to 4 foot
flourescent grow light lamps for about 18 hours per day. Even for
that, they still don't get started until mid April, as do peppers and
all the rest of my vegetable and flower seeds.
Good luck!
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<quinton488@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm about to start off some tomatoes indoors. Does anyone have any
suggestions on the pot
> size or other factors?
>
> I live in Zone 6b, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
>
> Thanks.
>
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Re: Starting off tomatoes
Posted by: "lilmissy0740" lilmissy0740@yahoo.com lilmissy0740
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:24 am (PST)
Hi
I always start my tomatoes in flats either with the small plastic
containers, like a 6 pack size. Or if I am out of those I just spread
the dirt in a whole flat and start from there. Once they have 4 or more
leaves I then transplant to about a 5" pot. When I plant them into the
ground, I dig the hole bigger and try to get as much as I can into the
ground. Hope this helps you.
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Black Bugs Eating Strawberries, What Can I Do?
Posted by: "lilmissy0740" lilmissy0740@yahoo.com lilmissy0740
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:24 am (PST)
I want to be ahead of the game this year. The previous years in my
strawberry bed I would get those little black bugs eating my berries.
What can I do to get rid of them?
TIA
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