Just say 'no' to Medlars
Scott F Smith
17 years ago
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Comments (6)they should grow and produce in your area, considering both soil and weather. In terms of weather, I can tell you that medlars must be quite cold-hardy; my two medlars REFUSED to lose their leaves, my smaller one did first, and only just a few days ago did the taller one lose all its leaves - there's actually still one clinging on. And we've had the ground COVERED with ice here - we've repeatedly had weather around 30 degrees and below, at least twice where it went into the teens. from what I've read, medlar trees seem to be relatively tough trees with few if any pest/disease problems - though they are susceptible to fireblight. I just planted my two this summer and I haven't seen any problems yet. Don't use a dwarfing rootstock or the tree will never grow bigger than a shrub - the tree just refuses to grow big. Use pear as a rootstock for your heavy soil - I've got pear seeds stratifying in the fridge right now to make rootstocks to make more trees. Planting different varieties will NOT help increase fruit yield. Every single flower will become a fruit, and the tree even has a strong tendency for parthenocarpy if there's no pollination - there is indeed a seedless variety. You could plant your trees on a little mound like I did for drainage, so even if your entire property flood, there will be at least a FEW roots in the mound that will survive. The tree doesn't bear fruit to heavily. And you need to let the fruit "blet" before eating it. Just leave it sitting indoors for a week or two until they become dark and wrinkly. For eating, peel some of the skin and suck the flesh out, spitting out the seeds. The taste is OK, not amazing, but good. Not too sweet, not too sour. The fruits usually aren't very big, so go for a big fruited variety like breda giant. There is apparently a variety called "large russian" that has fruits the size of a tangerine (very big for a medlar), and user idogcow has one - I still haven't contacted him yet....See MoreHow to 'just say no' to veggie moochers?
Comments (32)I think this goes to show how disconnected our communities have become. We used to know each other, and share with one another. We've become so wrapped up with our social media and global connectivity, that we've neglected our local connections. Neighbors should be comfortable asking for help once in a while, and should be receptive of the same being asked in return. Sure, you're not going to like every neighbor you will ever have, there will always be a sore thumb here and there. Personally, I like it when my neighbors ask for something from my garden. It shows me they respect it and appreciate what I am doing. I don't find it rude in the least, and I don't feel I need a compliment prior to them asking, the very act of them asking is a compliment in my opinion. Why else would they ask for it if they did not want it and appreciate it. I also have no issue saying no if there is a situation where I don't have enough of something, or I am saving something special for myself. Any respectable neighbor would understand that. If they take offense to being told no, then once you tell them no once, you will likely never encounter a situation like that again with that person. Feeling guilty when saying no is a personal issue, and something that you need to work on if you have difficulty with doing it. If these neighbors truly are a nuisance and you don't want to share with them, that's fine. You just need to tell them no, no need to passively address the issue and make up excuses. Just say, no I'm sorry but I have a limited supply and do not have enough to share....See MoreJust say no? Not!
Comments (4)Just one other, and the first one has had a hard life, eaten by deer twice, attacked by a vole and just when it was getting over that, a cutworm got part of it this spring, so it is struggling. I'm replacing it in the garden with a bigger one and putting the poor injured thing in a pot, in the safety of the greenhouse, to recover. Not sure where I'm going to put it when it is well again! Might have to buy part of the neighbor's yard, lol!...See MoreCheck valve? Pump says no; Heater says yes.
Comments (14)All drain covers sold today must be VGB-2008 compliant. They will be stamped somewhere about VGB-2008 or VGB-2007 A112.19.8 which is the ANSI-ASME code. They are very difficult to block or get tangled hair and jewelry entrapments with. If a direct fit isn't possible, adapters are available. Why do you want to hide the equipment? Can't a hedge row hide it? It's not going to make a lot of noise. If you decide to bring the pump only above the water line of the pool, make sure it's stable enough to withstand high winds. A simple stack of cinder blocks in not sturdy enough. It would be a real bummer if it blew over because of 50 mph gust in a thunderstorm. The plumbing won't hold the weight. The snap would likely happen below the waterline by feet abd a siphon would start. Remember to have 8" before any fittings such as Ts, valves, and 90s in front of and on top of the pump. Watch where you put the power and control cables too. Scott...See Moretampopo
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