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Comments (99)It depends if you want to go the organic route or not. Moses sprays just the new growth with Bayer Insect 3 in 1 is a systemic if applied as a soil drench which amkes any part of the plant toxic but spraying just the new growth and tiny buds is less toxic. If the bud is larger than a green pea it should not be susceptible to midge at that point. Others use Spinosad on just the new growth and buds. Both are very toxic to bees though so caution is necessary. Moses sprays at dusk when the bees are not active. I have rinsed the soil then potted the roses up in purchased potting soil then wrapped the pot with a plastic shopping bag tied around the cane base to try to keep any midge from dropping into the potted soil. These will be going in the ground pot and all over the winter here in MA. and planted next spring. I'll rinse the soil from the roots again and keep an eye on new growth for signs of midge. It seems it takes a while to eradicate this scourge from the garden. I've also used the yellow cups, in my case pinwheels, sprayed with vegetable oil to catch the midge as they fly around. Patty from IL has had very good luck with the cup method as has Samuel from NY. I am catching insects just not quite sure if they're midge or something else. It seems it's a long drawn out process to rid your garden of midge but taking precautions should help a lot. Jim and Samuel are also trying beneficial nematodes to see if this will help. Here's a link to that discussion. http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/4834388/jim-in-pa-and-samuel-in-adirondacks-which-nematodes?n=57 and here's Moses routine- http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/4331751/rose-midgean-approach-that-works-for-me?n=18 Hope this helps. Sharon...See MoreA list of summer/winter growing succulents
Comments (23)I have the book, Guide to South African Aloes, and it actually does reference where each Aloe is native, and whether it is a summer or winter or year round rainfall habitat. There is some limited mention of garden care, but its mostly in reference to whether the species is tolerant of winter rainfall conditions of the Western Cape, and will often say whether a particular species has proven adaptable to garden culture in South Africa, or is better left to experts. A few of the species they mention as less easy to cultivate, such as A. plicatilis and A. polyphylla, actually seem to thrive with our foggy, cooler summers and relatively balmy winters. In general, almost all of the winter rainfall Aloes do just fine here in Berkeley, and I have had no problems with giving Aloe plicatilis year round irrigation as long as it has sharp drainage and full sun. Aloe dichotoma, although from a winter rainfall area, only tolerates near desert rainfall amounts unless it has excellent drainage, so would be one that needs protection from too much rain, as you can rot this one out at the base before you realize it is damaged. In general, Aloe species that are from the areas within the Eastern Cape that are borderline between winter and predominant summer rainfall would also be extremely adaptable to Berkeley conditions as long as they got good drainage. The only Aloes I've had problems with in my own Berkeley garden are usually due to poor drainage/not enough sun in winter, for summer rainfall species such as A. chabaudii and A. glauca and others that prefer a drier and warmer winter. Of the others on your list, it is worth mentioning that A. vanbelenii and A. cameronii seldom color up in foliage unless you keep them dryer from late fall into winter. They need full sun and drought stress, or else the foliage merely stays green. I'd also suggest that you grow A. polyphylla with morning sun or cool sun if all day long, and plant it tilted slightly so it can't collect and trap water in the foliage under high rainfall conditions, or it may rot out. It also seems to hate consistent 80F and above temps for lengthy periods in summer, which can weaken the plant. All the other plants on your list seem pretty reliable, as I've seen them growing well up at the UCBBG. I've never tried growing A. cryptopoda myself, but would assume with good drainage as it gets up at the botanic garden, it does well here. You may find that the Aloes that come from the more tropical/further north locations of South Africa are often more touchy about too much winter rains here, and are often more freeze sensitive as well....See MoreSaturday Trivia
Comments (18)Ah, but there was one in my post, gg, and you picked up on it. The answer is wheat which has been cultivated for more than 7,000 on every continent excepy Antarctica. Five stars for Annette ***** Four stars for gg who narrowed it down to two, one of which was wheat **** And, three stars for Jim who also narrowed it down, but then went with lettuce instead *** Bobbie, do I owe you stars? If I picked up on your clue, I think you were guessing corn, but I could be wrong. If I'm right, I love the clue! Thanks for playing everyone. Hope this Sunday finds you in good (or vastly improved in a couple of cases) health and exceptional spirits. Now, on to Nancy's question everyone!!...See MoreDo you like the geographic area where you live?
Comments (55)I lived in Massachusetts for my first 10 years then Illinois for the next 15. I came to California 31 years ago. Out of all the places I have lived I would say I like this the best. I like the weather most of the time and there is quite a variety geographically. We have beaches 5 miles away, ancient redwood forests within walking distance, we live in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mts. so have great views of valleys and even the ocean. I can drive to the mountains in a few hours if I want to play in the snow or to the desert if I want heat. I have lived close to the CA coast for 22 years and enjoy the Mediterranean climate. I can garden all year long and have fresh veggies, flowers and fruit. We are north enough to have some seasonal changes, but don't usually get the extremes in heat or cold. Though in the last couple of years I have been noticing some changes in the weather pattern. Everything you could want is close by, great 5 star restaurants, big shopping malls, historical sites; Santa Cruz, San Jose and San Francisco museums, symphonies, theaters. We get lots of big name entertainers. You could go 24/7 for a week and never repeat anything if you wanted. I don't miss the very cold snowy winters or hot humid summers of the East Coast or Midwest. Occasionally I get nostalgic for the Autumn changes that you get in New England. And I miss the fresh clams and fresh picked blueberries. The only other place I would want to live is Hawaii. Clare...See More
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