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Post by mogarden on May 13, 2013 2:19:34 GMT -6
W8~ I only heard of it a couple years ago, it hasn't been on the mkt all that long. It's cultured like BT from a natural source as I understand it. I first saw it being used as a garden insecticide but now it's being advertised also as a wormer for dogs. I wondered if anybody here was getting good results in the garden.
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Post by w8in4dave on May 13, 2013 12:44:29 GMT -6
W8~ I only heard of it a couple years ago, it hasn't been on the mkt all that long. It's cultured like BT from a natural source as I understand it. I first saw it being used as a garden insecticide but now it's being advertised also as a wormer for dogs. I wondered if anybody here was getting good results in the garden. Sounds good!! Keep us up dated!!
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Post by mogarden on May 20, 2013 13:41:44 GMT -6
My cukes in a container are up! Yellow squash and zuchini came up a couple days ago. I think I'll thin the squash to two per container, cukes maybe 4-5.
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Post by mogarden on May 21, 2013 4:09:49 GMT -6
For the last 2 years the supply of tomato sticks has been erratic here. I have been going to Lowe's and buying furring strips to use instead. They only come in bundles of 6 but that's ok. I cut them down as needed and make 2 cuts with a jigsaw to make an arrow-shaped point that will drive into this red clay subsoil pretty good. My garden is covered with a 10 ft. X 12 ft. piece of 4 mil black plastic as a weed barrier. All my containers but one that have a plant that needs staking are located near the edge so I can stake without poking holes in the plastic. One hole won't hurt, I hope. GF will get new furring strips today, hopefully and her Granddaughter will drive them in for me.
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Post by Pharmer Phil on May 22, 2013 3:01:35 GMT -6
For the last 2 years the supply of tomato sticks has been erratic here. I have been going to Lowe's and buying furring strips to use instead. They only come in bundles of 6 but that's ok. I cut them down as needed and make 2 cuts with a jigsaw to make an arrow-shaped point that will drive into this red clay subsoil pretty good. My garden is covered with a 10 ft. X 12 ft. piece of 4 mil black plastic as a weed barrier. All my containers but one that have a plant that needs staking are located near the edge so I can stake without poking holes in the plastic. One hole won't hurt, I hope. GF will get new furring strips today, hopefully and her Granddaughter will drive them in for me. we are trying to figure out a way to get our tomatoes set out here..may have to dig a spot, fill with dry soil and cultivate later when the skies dry out..NOT going to complain about the weather though.. OUR HEARTS go out to those in OK, God Bless All...makes "Too Much" rain seem so piddly
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Post by mogarden on May 24, 2013 14:03:13 GMT -6
I cut and sharpened tomato sticks yesterday evening but was tarred out by then so I got the kid to drive them in for me. Red clay soil will hold them pretty good at only a foot deep or so. Now I have to go out this afternoon and begin tying up the tomatoes. Might have to prune a couple, vines are too busy down low. I like for them to be open enough to get a little air, keep down the mold and mildew. Since I put out the rubber snakes, haven't had any further squirrel digging.
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Post by Christy on May 28, 2013 8:01:44 GMT -6
I wonder if the rubber snakes keep the rbbits out to?
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Post by mogarden on May 28, 2013 10:32:23 GMT -6
I think the height of the containers is what keeps out the rabbits.
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Post by mogarden on Jun 2, 2013 17:09:22 GMT -6
They say it only hurts for a little while, lol. Had to do a little thinning and pruning today. All 4 yellow squash seeds came up vigorously, had to cut off 2, ouch! Same with 5 zucs, left 2. Too much new growth near the ground on some tomatoes, can't see to inspect for bugs, etc. Only lost one branch that had blooms. This is first year in over 30 that I haven't grown any radishes. Nobody else will eat them. OK, I might fit a few in somewhere. Still thinking about getting some Painted Mountain corn. It does make a pretty corn. Only prob is if it rains while it's drying on the stalk, some seeds will sprout or bust from the water.
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 4, 2013 9:57:41 GMT -6
Painted Mountain corn huh? sounds interesting!!
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Post by mogarden on Jun 5, 2013 10:49:33 GMT -6
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Post by mogarden on Jun 5, 2013 12:42:05 GMT -6
Looking thru garden pictures from last year, found this one: I hope they look as good this year. I might crop that and make it my avatar fer a while. Nah
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Post by spuds on Jun 5, 2013 13:58:30 GMT -6
Bought a bag last year,didnt plant yet
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Post by mogarden on Jun 5, 2013 23:00:03 GMT -6
That sounds like me, Spuds. Got to have the ambition and the materials on the same day, LOL.
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Post by mogarden on Jun 9, 2013 2:32:46 GMT -6
Yesterday evening as I was tying up a couple tomato branches I noticed quite a few tiny black ants. ANTS mean aphids. I will have to ponder the best solution, probably apply some DE today after the sun/wind dies down.
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 10, 2013 6:51:40 GMT -6
aphids are not good!! Did ya get'em?
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Post by spuds on Jun 10, 2013 8:24:23 GMT -6
aphids are not good!! Did ya get'em? A berry of mine has aphids,and Im seeing baby lady bugs,gotta love it.Sure hope something comes along and eats what eats my beans,did see a small caterpillar other day,,reckon thats the culprit.
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 10, 2013 19:11:13 GMT -6
Yup coulda been!!! Funny how ya never see these things till ya start a garden!
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Post by mogarden on Jun 11, 2013 3:22:05 GMT -6
So much egg-laying and leaf-munching goes on at night too. I like to go out with a flashlight and make sure I don't have snails and slugs, etc.
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Post by mogarden on Jun 11, 2013 3:24:28 GMT -6
W8~ Didn't get the DE put out, rain and wind moved in just before dark. Don't worry tho, those ants days are numbered!
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Post by mogarden on Jun 16, 2013 4:32:01 GMT -6
Last evening it was very pleasant outside, so I sat in the garden and got some good fresh air just before dark. Tied up a few stray tomato branches while there. Yellow squash has had female blooms for a few days, now there are a couple males to go with. Since I only have 2 plants I was wondering if I'd have to roam the neighborhood searching out male pollen, LOL. I can see the headlines now..... Zucs are a little behind, maybe I'll get fried zuc by the end of the month...and zuc bread, zuc casserole w/Italian sausage, and, and...where's my cookbook anyhow?
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Post by BestoFour on Jun 17, 2013 9:09:34 GMT -6
mo, maybe the bees will carry the pollen to your house for you. Hate for you to spend the summer in garden prison. How do you fry up your zuc?
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Post by mogarden on Jun 18, 2013 4:35:11 GMT -6
I finally got some male blooms started on the zuc too, wish me luck. Usually for fried zuc I slice an 8-inch squash about 1/2 inch thick or a little less, dip in egg wash, then a mix of flour and cornmeal, fry in Canola. Sometimes I grate the zuc, stir fry it in butter til it shrinks by half. Eat it with a scrambled egg, delicious. Can also sub shredded zuc for pumpkin in any pumpkin bread recipe. The USDA has a recipe for zuc cut in pieces like chunk pineapple and canned with pineapple juice. After it sits a few days the zuc tastes just like pineapple. Amazing.
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Post by BestoFour on Jun 18, 2013 11:24:24 GMT -6
Thanks
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Post by mogarden on Jun 21, 2013 3:39:51 GMT -6
Last August the city gov had a plan for new sewer system. It was decided we'd be on the new system, installation work would begin "in a few weeks" which I took to mean...whenever they got to it. Houses on this road have private septic tanks until now. I was afraid my container garden would suffer since it was located directly in the path of the digging. So anyway it motivated me since I couldn't move the tomatoes etc to take cuttings for a late crop. I did and both old and new plants did well. The word from the sewer crew was work will begin in 2 weeks...all winter, into spring, until now. 2 weeks, 2 weeks, etc.... Yesterday they came and installed the pipes and stuff. We hope they will seed the area over when they come to re-grade the surface today. Weather forecast is for high 80's with 20% chance of precip. Finish today I hope, it's been a long 2 weeks. Now my tomatoes and containers etc are (again) too big to move, LOL. If I did move them back, afraid there'd be some reason to dig it all up again. I better stay in the new spot.
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Post by BestoFour on Jun 21, 2013 9:00:29 GMT -6
That's great. I wish we could get on the city water and sewer system.
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Post by mogarden on Jun 21, 2013 14:24:06 GMT -6
Well the yard is still torn up, big pile of dirt. I'm GUESSING it will be finished Monday. Usually it wouldn't be that big of a deal. This pile of dirt tho is between the water faucet and the container garden. I can get there somehow, hope the hose is long enough. Can't water now anyways, 86 deg out there. Walking with a cane is ok.... til you hit a pile of dirt big as a car!
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Post by w8in4dave on Jun 21, 2013 22:22:12 GMT -6
I wish we could also!! ExceptI know I'd be ticked about having to pay for water!! LOl
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Post by mogarden on Jun 25, 2013 5:10:04 GMT -6
We already had a water bill, now we'll have a combined water/sewer bill. Oh joy, lol. Picked the first 3 yellow straight neck squash and stewed them up with fresh onions and canned tomatoes. Delicious. No zuchini yet, had to re-plant the container with 6 seeds. I'll thin to two after they get up and all.
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Jun 25, 2013 8:42:39 GMT -6
We already had a water bill, now we'll have a combined water/sewer bill. Oh joy, lol. Picked the first 3 yellow straight neck squash and stewed them up with fresh onions and canned tomatoes. Delicious. No zuchini yet, had to re-plant the container with 6 seeds. I'll thin to two after they get up and all. Can't get away from paying bills, so paying two in one just makes it a little easier Can't wait for Zucchini! Hope yours produces soon.
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