Remember the Blizzard of '78?
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Comments (20)Vera, you missed Tiffy's question for you. I am jumping in here uninvited. Tiffy, how could you forget all of Vera's posts last year whining about her Yvonne's Salvia having frozen? Just kidding, Vera! I did my share of whining about the drought, I know I was queen of the whiners circle! Anyway, Tiffy, Vera's Yvonne's Salvia seedlings did freeze in early spring freezing weather. I didn't sow mine until April last year, and when we had that horrid prolonged Easter freeze, I stashed the seedlings in my unheated garage. In fall, when local weather reports said our temp was around 30 degrees, my mature salvia survived. However, the first really cold night into the 20s, it died. It was pretty dramatic, the plants looked OK at sunset and by the time the sun rose they had completely croaked. I did sow a few Yvonne's Salvia seeds a few days ago, but because I saved my seeds I feel I have some insurance in case of a salvia disaster. Also, after they sprout, I'll probably give them some protection in case of a frost. Anyone else had them survive frost or hard freeze? Karen...See MoreAnother fertilizing question
Comments (13)Unless applied constantly, the liquid Miracle Grow is not a substantial fertilizer. It's liquid form is meant to be taken up quickly by the plant. It's best used as a tonic or "pick me up," not as a long lasting food. Organic or slow release fertilizers are best for making nutrients available for long periods. The Miracle Grow and similar generic products will work if applied often at half strength. This way they supply a constant source of nutrients. Otherwise you get growth spurts followed by no or little growth until the next application. While trying to find the perfect easy way to fertilize, I tried diluted water soluble urea, which is the main ingredent in Miracle Grow and similar products. Using a fertilizer injector every time I watered. I dissolved a 40 pound bag of urea in a 40 gallon barrel of water and injected that solution at 200 parts per million. The roses grew really well with lots of blooms. When doing this I had to cut my grass every 3 days to keep it manageable. The fertilizer injector restricted the water flow meaning I'd have had to increase the number of watering zones to make sure everything got watered. In my condition, this was an impossible task so I went back to organics by hand. With the increase in oil prices, urea prices increased also so it got expensive to continue the practice but the roses responded well to it. To avoid the previous mentioned growth spurts it had to be applied each time I watered. With my sandy soil, that was every other day, or two bags of urea a week for eight hours of watering eight zones. I can fertilize with my organic mix for quite a bit less and it helps the soil in the process....See MoreShopping for a [ahem] "blizzard"
Comments (84)With all the talk of cookies and cookie dough I couldn't stopped laughing after seeing debrak's photo!! (and of that super-loaded corner one id'd upthread with dibs! And as far as rescuing cookies visiting the floor, agree with annkh -especially since if I can cut the burnt bottoms off, I can and would just wipe them off if needed! Springroz - Just loved that shot of JR pulling the sleigh - ooohh just gorgeous! a2gemini - glad to see someone mention the blizzard of 66. As a young teenager my older sibs and I spent many extra days at home alone when our parents were stuck returning from an out-of-state funeral. They were nearly killed on the interstate and were lucky to get the last room at a motel. Snow levels were 8 feet with drifts over 12. As far as stocking up, I've often wonder if our interest in stocking up is a leftover evolutionary behavior...cannot for the life of me recall the actual term/phrase. I did only my regular shopping a day early, but did feel pressed to go before rather than after! Interesting thread! ......See MoreSandy's aftermath
Comments (86)Annie I think you'll have to agree that the areas effected by Sandy today cannot be compared to storms of 1938 or 1944? Nor can Sandy be compared to Irene, Floyd, Gloria, Donna, Carol etc. The infrastructure (transportation, electricity, gas) of today are MUCH larger and more complex than in 1938 or 44. The areas are more populated and more developed along the coast than 1938 or 44. Thankfully today building codes have improved and are better designed to allow structures to withstand higher wind thresholds. Fortunately technology has advanced as well, alerting us to storms sooner than in 1938 or 44 allowing those in harms way to evacuate when told, or for those who remain, to become better prepared for what may come. Yes, these areas experience snowstorms and blizzards and probably have (or should have) alternative heat sources - allowing them to stay warm if the electricity goes out for an extended period of time during a snowstorm. The sources helping the area today have done this before. Perhaps not for your particular area, but have on other occasions under much worse conditions than those of Sandy. I think people have to realize that it is going to take a long, long, long time to rebuild - and some may never. I think the important thought for those affected is to hold on. That help is out there and on the way - from all over the country. It just may not happen as quickly as they'd think or like, but its on the way. People need to pull together to stay strong and to stay safe....See Moreprairiemoon2 z6b MA
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