This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Knot weed is probably the most persistent and most difficult to kill off of all the weeds we have in the UK – it spreads vegetatively and according to rumour has been known to cross under motorways. You should keep treating with a heavy duty systemic weed-killer such as SBK…
John, could you describe Japanese knot weed a bit? Reproduce by roots or seed? broad leafed or grassy form? Annual or perennial?
Hi John, With a neighbor that doesn't attempt to curb the weeds, you do have a problem. The Japanese knotweed spreads rapidly by seed and rhizomes. You might try using pre-emergent weed control this spring and never let the weeds go to seed. Check with a local nursery to see…
I grow orchids under lights myself, and have found four fluorescent cool whites to be fine. Grow lights extend the spectrum available, and while many people swear by them, there's still conflicting data as to whether they're really 10 times better (which is usually about the cost differential) than cool…
#Grow lamps
Message #1205
I'm writing from Calgary in the shadow of the Rockies. With our short growing season, we have no option but to start most of our plants inside. We currently have one floresent fixture with two grow lamp tubes in it. We want to expand our light coverage with another fixture.…
Daniel: I have two *very* flat acres. I have owned two tractors, one a K-mart special from about 1976, and a John Deere, since 1984. Since having the Deere, I would advise strongly *against* an el-cheapo special. My K-mart special used an aluminum block, and it siezed up one fine…
Jiffy pellets
Message #1151
Jim: There are jiffy pellets now available that do not have the plastic netting. If you can't find a source I can look one up in the flood of garden catalogs I get.
The "JADE" Caper
Message #1125
Thanks, Les, I'll try to remember all that .
Atrazine. What effects?
Message #1107
Craig — good to see your on the forum. Shep
#Lawn & Garden Tractors
Message #1103
Having never bought a lawn and garden tractor, I now need one that will cut two very hilly acres. Which one should I buy and what size? Is belt drive good or bad? Is a two cylinder engine better than a one cylinder engine of the same horse power?
orchid problem
Message #1100
Hi Nora, How long have you had the dendrobium in that low-light area? If it has grown happily there for quite a while and has only recently started having problems, it may be need to be transplanted. If you only recently put it in the low light area, that might…
Atrazine. What effects?
Message #1072
I believe that AT is SUPPOSED to break down within a year. But I have read of cases where it doesn't. Your nearest ag school will have a copy of THE PESTICIDE HANDBOOK that lists all the properties, warnings, and breakdown times of commonly applied pesticides.
#Knot Weed
Message #1058
I get Japanese knot weed here, which starts in spring and ruins my lawn. Any ideas on how to stop it? One problem is that the next door gardens have it, but don't try hard to stop it. John.
Howard; Thanks Again for the help. You made my first day on CS much more enjoyable than it might have been. Talk to ya later Mike
Gibberellic acid
Message #846
Has anyone had any experience with gibberellic acid used with vegetables, herbs or berry plants? Would appreciate hearing from anyone who could tell me how to use it and what to expect. Thanks, Diana
Michael, many of the files are already here. If you're not in a hurry, try again on Monday. List the Master Index here and see if I have the ones you want. If not, let me know the filenames and I'll upload them. Howard
\/\/ ( ) \/\/, John…talk about bad luck. I know I had to remove the top 2 feet of soil in my vegetable garden because it was previously covered with asphalt. It's better to be safe than sorry. Good luck with your test results. Let us know the outcome. Howard
#pH or not to pH
Message #822
Greetings; As with all "budding" gardeners, experiences occur which 20/20 hindsight will tell you that you should have "checked that". This happened to me… I've had a bramble patch (Brazos Blackberry, Raspberry) for a couple of years now. It has been somewhat underwhelming in its success. I had thought they…
Howard; I want a major quantity of files off of three or four of the data library files. I've already got copies of the indexes and have marked the files I want to download, but it probably totals 50 or 60 files. Is there a way I can access them…
Thanks for the warning. I'll clean out the ashes presently in the fireplace and start anew. – David
Howard, thanks for the reassurance, I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't lose access to what looks like some great info. I guess I can just access it later this week ? Looking forward to more dialogue as I'm just getting the hang of it. I just bought a…
No problem, Michael….all files will be made available here. Which ones do you want? I'll upload the ones you want next, OKAY?
#GOOD EARTH
Message #808
I'm a new member and I wanted to download some files off of good earth before it closes, but the syatem won't let me in. It throws up a message saying "private forum, auto signup not allowed." What can I do ? Thanks
Ivan the address for ECHO: 17430 Durrance Rd., North Ft. Myers, FL 33917.Their latest issue of Echo Development Notes ($10/year) contains items such as: Sudanese Experience with Neem to Control Pests, A Caution About Using Moringa Tree Roots and a Horseradish Substitute and Guidelines for Farmers Near Volcanos Who Must…
Hi David, You're right about the Duraflame logs being treated with all sorts of chemicals. I would not use the ash in your compost pile. Alison
#Catalogs Needed
Message #770
Warren, Thank you. I am interested.
Hello, Boy, if keeping them in cooler clim makes em grow shorter, looks like we should have kept them outside! We are skinflints with our heatpump and the electric bill. House thermostat stays never higher than 65 degrees. How cold would be too cold….freezing? Scott
Hi Scott, When forcing bulbs, light is an important factor. After planting bulbs, keep them in a cool, dark location to allow roots to form. Once shoots appear, you can move them to a bright location. The floppiness could be from a poor root system or from not enough light…
Strawberries
Message #699
>> Tribute and Tristar, I'll try them! Thanks!
Wood ash
Message #674
Yet another composting question: I was plan on layering in wood ash in my compost pile. But I realized that occasionally I burned one of those prefab logs – Duraflame by name – in the fireplace that is the source of the wood ash. I know that charcoal is not…
Thanks. I'll add it to my collection of propagation books.
Nematodes
Message #668
I have read that nematodes can be eliminated for several years by planting a crop of marigolds for an entire season. Also that companion planting of marigolds can be helpful if the infestation is not too severe and the crop not too susceptible. The marigold of choice seems to be…
Yes, Virginia, you can order the book from Norman for $15.50: Norman C. Deno, Prof. Em. of Chemistry 139 Lenor Drive State College, PA 16801 Seed Germination , Theory & Practice — very valuable and readable.
🙂 Is this better? Or is it (: hard to remember
If they got too tall, how hot do you keep your house? Put them in a cold room when you aren't actually home enjoying them…
Gardener's Supply has larger ones as well, called Northern Light. But there are any number of ads for different manufacturers in both National Gardening and Organic Gardening and Horticulture (and others) that would provide a starting point….
Research has been done on that and I believe it is only Mexican margiolds, which is a slightly different species that has a noticeable alleopathic effect on the nematodes. Anybody else on this one. Jeff Ball ought to have an opinion…he designed a plant seed mix a few years ago…
Better watch those runaway consonants…hard to tell if that is a grin or a growl, now…..
Our delphinium certainly draw notice from people that visit from mellower climates….
Hello Peter, Shep is right about starting from plants… You can usually find strawberries available bareroot (without soil) – make sure you don't let the roots dry out before you get them into the ground. Before planting, trim away any old leaves and trim the roots to be about four…
#Hello, by the way?
Message #635
Thanks for the welcome Howard, I wanted to know a little about some narcissus bulbs that some friends gave us. I downloaded BULBS.TXT and it really didn't shead the light I was hoping for. We went and "forced" and they bloomed really nice…but then flopped over. I kept the water…
That's what I was looking for. I'll try the Willits call when I get a chance. I have about 1000 square feet available, though only about half of it has been in use yet. Its something I've wanted to try. Much thanks. Donann
If you'll be doing much with native plants, you really should get the Phillips book, because it has quite detailed information on many species. It's available in paperback (a large paperback) from the U. of North Carolina Press; I think that Capability's has it in stock. (It's easier to read…
Do you have the Directory of Manufacturers put out by the Hobby Greenhouse Association? Since you are in Mass, you might want to call their headquarters: 617-275-0377 (Bedford, Mass). The HGA is a non-profit group of hobby greenhouse owners (all volunteers!); they publish a wonderful magazine called Hobby Greenhouse and…
#General
Message #603
I am not sure if anyone in the gardening forum received my eariler message, but here it is again. Iam looking for a mail order source for garden sheds or greenhouses. I've already looked into the green mountain sun shed. Are there any more out there? Thanks, Susan
The article on growing grains was in OG Dec 1988. If you don't have that copy, I'll send you the article (e-mail me your address). Johnny's Selected Seeds (207-437-4357) catalog has some grains, including winter wheat, oats, rye, etc. and can probably advise you on suitability for your area. A…
Marjory, is Norman Deno's "work" a book in print? I'm always looking for books on seed germination.
I'm a native Pennsylvanian who moved to San Francisco in 1970, via New York City and London. I still am amazed at the year-round hummingbirds and woodland strawberries, salvias in bloom at Christmas, etc. On my last trip to Pennsylvania, I noticed how big the plants were in the summer…
If you will post the species name of the Arisaema (jack-in-the-pulpit), I will post the cultural notes from Norman Deno's work on seed germination. He has very detailed information on this genus.
Shepherd, your "monster" is our mini. I've seen jade bushes growing on hillsides around here that are absolutely humongous — probably someone put one leaf outside 20 years ago and off it went, like kudzu (well, almost )…
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