Good timing for some early risers
mbug_gw
8 years ago
Some others came poking out to early so I have more than my share of "mush" ......these timed it just right and restored my faith in the Hosta Gods!
Blue Cadet....pips galore!
June
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Tomato Psyllid -- early warning, and some more info
Comments (12)I pulled off the leaves where I saw the nymphs that day and haven't spotted any more nypmhs since, though have seen a lot of little gnat looking flies here and there. I guess I have been really lucky. However, the plant that was attacked has been stunted since. It is a Champion, is much smaller than my other plants. All flowers have fruit set, 3 or 4 toms really growing but it looks like the largest of the bunch has BER but is still green. I think I may let this tom mature even though it's yucky just because it will likely be my first tom ever and even for educational purposes it will serve me in that manner. I think the plant is finally starting to grow again but I have very little hope for this plant amounting to much this year. No flowers or fruit have dropped yet though. Otherwise I think I've got mild leaf Alternaria spot on all plants, one may have a spot of stem though only finally got some Seranade last weekend still haven't gotten around to spraying yet. I've got lots of other good foliage keeping the plants in business so it hasn't been a high priority and have been very busy in life otherwise. Sorry to hear you are having such a rough time again. This is terrible to hear. Have you resorted to something serious like Sevin? Maybe you shouldn't do a winter crop at all this year. Just concentrate on amending soil and making sure you have a super bed to put your plants out in next spring. Start spraying early etc. Also, over winter maybe you could do some research into what the folks at UC Riverside, UC Davis, and the San Diego folks have found out again regarding insecticides. I feel really bad for you. These things are disgusting. I'm so lucky my situation with them hasn't seemed to resume....See MoreTime for some early seed starting!
Comments (16)Trimming leek seedlings so young seems to be a bit of a cultural thing. I've not heard of it being done at all by British gardeners and leeks seem to grow OK for us. There is a lively debate about trimming the tops and/or roots of leeks at transplant time but that is a different question. It might be interesting to trim half and leave half and see if it makes any difference....See MoreLong time lurker, first time poster, clematis newbie -- some questions
Comments (3)Hello.. ok, I know I'm a long way away here, and expect others more local to you will be along shortly to advise, but just thought you might like to see a couple photos of my clematis... I have 'Etoile Violette' growing with 'Minuet'... I don't have Jackmanii... to be honest, I think the flowers on that one are too similar in colour to 'Etoile Violette' to grow next to each other... I prefer a contrast... ..also, over here, and I would expect this would be the same for you, my 'EV' has a spread of about 10-12 foot width, maybe more when established after a couple seasons and fully grown, as does 'Minuet'... I have my plants spaced 6 foot apart with other plants in between... I wouldn't want them any closer as they are trained along my fence and merge and mingle with each other that way... ...when newly planted in the fall, I didn't bother putting up wire support until the Spring of the following season because these Clematis are usually cut right down before winter... to regrow afresh next Spring... ..I have wires going along my fence for them to cling to... I hope this assists you in some way......See MoreEarly Risers an update
Comments (8)Hi, Pieter! What's new in your garden? Do you have anything sprouting yet? Thank you for the heads-up re leaving roots in water too long but I have a story to share that I hope you will find interesting. For the past several years I have been leaving hostas in water for various reasons but mainly to rehydrate, as in this case without any repercussions. I have also left hostas (that need transplanting but nowhere to go immediately) all summer in pails of water (ensuring crown is above water level) and I have posted about this previously and included pictures. 100% survival rate. Roots could potentially rot if the water is not kept fresh and changed frequently and/or there is soil or media still attached to the root system.... otherwise, they will actually survive in just water for months on end. They may even sprout dormant buds ahead of time. At least, that has been my experience. Golden Sunburst is a fine example in my garden. I have also frozen exposed hosta roots in water during the winter, outdoors and the plant has survived once planted in its permanent location in the spring. (admittedly a bit radical but no damage or loss) Leaving roots in water also produces additional root growth as well....based on first-hand experience in several instances. Go figure, huh? :)...See More
don_in_colorado
8 years ago
Jon 6a SE MA
8 years ago....and, of course, June. Most are still not ready to stick their noses out to far. Frost advisories for tonight (37 degrees) and tomorrow (39 degrees), shouldn't be a problem.
Jon
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