Growing at the base of many plants in my new garden
Mary Ann Baiyor
8 years ago
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Comments (2)The carrots and radishes may be doing OK but for everything else it is too early. A soil thermometer is cheap and would help you decide when to plant summer vegetables. Al...See MoreWhat is growing and planted in my Zone 5 garden.
Comments (11)Hey Jrslick! What are you doing up at 0:38? Isn't that 12:38 am? Everything looks great. I'm zone 3 in MN so probably 3-4 weeks behind you. I have a couple of questions when you get time. I have had a high tunnel for just two years so some things I am uncertain about. For instance, our nighttime temps are 20 to 25 degrees this coming week. Last year was not this cold. I am considering if I could risk putting out tomatoes. The daytime temps in the high tunnel are very high because we are having sunshine. The soil temps are over 60 degrees. I am thinking about putting out the tomatoes, each with a gallon milk jug filled with water directly next to it. then running a line between the posts and tenting a piece of heavy remaay over them at night. I have some of the really heavy stuff, it's not very wide but would easily cover newly planted tomatoes. What has been your experience with night temps of 25 or so? And I noticed your area for planting your peppers looks like you plant in wide beds. I usually plant a double row but was thinking of three rows this year. I hesitate because I am wondering if the center row would get shortchanged. How do you plant your peppers? BTW there are a few people locally that have high tunnels but they either plant very late or use heat early. It's new in this area so there is not much info available. One thing about gardening, there is never a lack of opportunity to continue learning. If you are teaching also you must be exhausted by now. Bet you will be glad when school is out! Thanks for sharing. Kathy...See MoreNew plant growing at my place
Comments (2)Thank you so much. I will read more on it and may consider keeping it around my place...but at least now I feel better about its value to get rid of it for my parents (unlike the time I removed a bunch of canna lilies from my yard because I didn't know what they were yet)...See MoreHelp planting my new native garden
Comments (1)Enduro - I am in Perth too. Are you coastal or inland? With our very sanding soils, the main thing is to make sure that the water penetrates well. With our reasonably good winter, you should have no problems at the moment - but come summer, something seems to happen and the sand goes all water repellent - that's when you have to keep an eye on your plants and (as this will be their first season) keep them watered through their first summer. If the water does not penetrate - then use a soil wetting agent - liberally ! I have not planted my natives with either karri mulch or sheep poo - I have basically planted in unimproved soil. I have though, for the kangaroo paws, meleleucas, callistemons etc used compost. I have leusch. biloba growing in a full sun position and it is very happy. In respect of the list of new purchases: Banksia repens - has been slow growing for me but was happier when I started watering it and giving it a little bit of blood and bone. Conostylis Candicans - apparently likes sandy spots and limey soils. Mine is going ok in a sandy spot in full sun. No improvement to soil was done. Macropidia Fuliginosa - mine suffered terribly from black spot - overhead watering must be avoided. Here is a tip from this link http://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/interns-2002/macropidia-fuliginosa.html: "Growing Macropidia will present a challenge for gardeners in the eastern states of Australia. The plant requires a narrow range of growing conditions and is susceptible to pests and diseases. To offset the difficulties, there is an enormous body of horticultural information developed for the cut flower industry. It is probably best to grow Macropidia in a pot to allow flexibility in siting the plant. It grows best in full sunlight and prefers warm to hot conditions. Siting it in front of a north-facing wall will help create a suitable microclimate and protect it from frost. Soil should be well drained. Like the other Kangaroo Paws, Macropidia will achieve maximum growth and flower production when well watered. A drip irrigation system is recommended because the plant will suffer if it is allowed to dry out and conversely, does not like waterlogging. Macropidia responds well to fertilisation, but is susceptible to phosphate toxicity. Fertilisers designed for Australian native plants are best."...See MoreMary Ann Baiyor
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8 years agoDave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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