Maters, cages n stuff (pics)

dave1mn2

16 years ago

Here are a few shots I took this am.

The first 2 are of the cages I made. They collapse to 1.5"x18"x5' for easy storage.

Left to right, Early girl, Lemon boy, Jet star, Lemon boy.

Early Blight?

That big German Queen that won't set.

Yellow Brandywine about to bloom upside down.

Whats wrong with this YB?

Whatever it is, its doing this to the tips.

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anney
16 years ago
Is there any way to make the pictures larger and post them again in this thread? Maybe twice as large?
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dave1mn2
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16 years ago
~~~ Is there any way to make the pictures larger and post them again in this thread? Maybe twice as large? ~~~

Anney, you should be able to click on the pic which will open a new page with a full view. You can click it again and get a zoom.

If that doesn't work, I'm sorry but I don't know what to do but holler and I'll try something.
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anney
16 years ago
Ah, yes, I did that, and the pics are nice, big, and clear!

Since the plants are nice and green, I think your crinkly leaves and tips look like aphids have been at 'em -- they'll cause that kind of damage.

There are diseases that cause that kind of leaf-puckering, so keep an eye on them, but as long as the plants are healthy and vital, I wouldn't worry about it yet.
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cbadcali
16 years ago
dave: Your yard looks like a park...Just beautiful. I would take a hammock and stretch out under the trees. thanks for the pics.
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dave1mn2
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16 years ago
Thanks Anney, I'll keep an eye on em.

Chad, Thanks, but thats just because none of my toms are growing near my scrap lumber pile or in my garage or anywhere near my desk or, or ...

:-)
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sunsi
16 years ago
Yes, he does have a very pastorial setting there I love trees. When I bought my home I had to decide trees or garden so I have 17 acres of open (windy) land. There's a treeline clear across the field though with a nice cherry tree in the mix if I want the exercise :P

Dave that picture of "Yellow Brandywine" in the plastic ID tag look red is that correct? lol "Yellow Brandywine" are one of my favorites but I haven't grown them in the last couple of years wanted to try a few new ones but I'll have them for next years collection.

Yeah, I can see you lounging under a tree tomato juice dripping down your chin, enjoy! :)
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naturalstuff
16 years ago
sunsi That's my dilema at my new house. So many mature over grown trees that thinning or pruning won't help much. There's no sunlight where a garden can go so it's garden or trees.

From an energy stand pointI have to keep the trees.
From a hobby / fresh fruit standpoint it's bye bye trees. lol
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dave1mn2
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16 years ago
Another brain freeze, that little one upside down is a Bonnie original rather than a YB.

Musta been thinking of the little YB I planted upside down in the bucket the other day.

~~~ Yeah, I can see you lounging under a tree tomato juice dripping down your chin ~~~

Now I won't get all of the stone walls finished if I do too much o that!

~~~ When I bought my home I had to decide trees or garden so I have 17 acres of open (windy) land. ~~~

Way in the back of the second pic is a 100 tree Walnut grove I planted about 20 yrs ago. Probably 50 different pines, firs and spruces around the joint and an equal number of shrubs.

I'm enjoying the gardens but I love the trees, their protection and shade. Can't be finicky about having turf that anyone would want to put on the cover of a magazine though.
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