Herbs Rich In Iron??
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Rich Woods Species
Comments (8)I'd never heard of "Rich Woods" so I searched and found a USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region publication entitled Community Conservation Assessment for Rich Woods Community. They say "The Rich Woods Community of the White Mountains National Forest is typically found in small pockets within a greater matrix of northern hardwood forest. It is limited in extent and distribution by availability of suitable habitat and by land use history. Rich Woods are distinguished by the nutrient availability of their soils and the landscape position occupied by these communities is often the most important factor in their existence. In New Hampshire, Rich Woods are mainly found in colluvial situations where downslope movement of organic and fine mineral material collects such as concave hillsides, bases of ledges or slopes, talus slopes, ravines or drainages. Rich Woods can also be found where calcium rich or circumneutral bedrock is near the surface or on calcareous or circumneutral till, more common in Vermont. The overstory is typically mature, uneven aged sugar maple with basswood, ash and beech as common associates. The dense shade cast by this canopy encourages the development of ephemeral and aestival herbs adapted to low light conditions. The lush growth of herbs distinguished this community from the typical northern hardwood community commonly associated with the northeast." Thanks for introducing me to a new concept. Claire...See MoreAlkaline or carbonate-rich soils and their nutrient problems
Comments (10)Great ideas! Gonebananas, thumbs up for experimenting, please let us know the result. I have been pondering the solutions to my alkaline soil, with iron chlorosis my biggest concern. The horse manure I got for my roses had lime (calcium carbonate) and pH of over 8. Stables use lime to deodorize their stalls. Lime is a potent fungicide and I don't have any black spots nor botrytis on my roses - that I like. However, lime also raises pH, with phosphorus got tied up in calcium, and my roses' blooms decreased. Horse manure is high in phosphorus but the lime makes it unavailable. My question is: does lime (calcium carbonate) moves with water, or does it stays where applied? Nitrogen moves withh water, but phosphorus and potassium stay put where applied (from EarthCo. booklet). Can I still keep the horse manure as mulch to prevent roses' fungal diseases, but use an ACID SOLUBLE fertilizer to break down the phosphorus in my fertile clay soil? My garden pH of 7.7 give tons of blooms, except for roses. Alkaline clay soil is fertile with lots of phosphorus for plants thriving in the pH of 7.5 to 8.5 zone, such as Begonis, Callendula, Clemantis, Foxglove, Marigold, and Geraniums. It's the picky roses that do best at pH 6.5 that I have to fix the soil. I need help with this: Is lime soluble and moves with water like nitrogen, or does it stay put where's applied like phosphorus and potassium? Many thanks for any info....See MoreWhich herbs are less flavorfull in rich soil?
Comments (2)The shrubby ones which originate in the Mediterranean eg rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, bay. You can see by looking at the colour (often grey leaved) and the texture (coarse, leathery or slightly felted or hairy) which plants are adapted to a harsher, dry climate. Plants with soft, juicy, lush, green leaves eg parsley, mint, dill, cilantro, come from habitats where there is ample water....See MoreSilver K Cafe in Johnson City (picture rich)
Comments (11)I am friends with the couple that owns the Silver K Cafe! I know them through a mutual love of music and yes, the outside is just as wonderful as the food. I have only been able to eat there once for lunch, but it was one of the most delicious meals I have ever had. If you can ever be there in the evenings on weekends, they offer music as well and then you could be lucky enough to have that great meal AND hear some fabulous singer/songwriters! Here is a link that might be useful: Silver K Cafe in Johnson City...See MoreDaisyduckworth
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