This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Hi Donald, I'll send a copy to you right away. Alison
Hi Alan, You're right about the traps attracting the Japanese beetles. Where do you garden? Another popular method is using the milky spore disease. The milky spore is a bacterial disease that kills the grubs. There is some question as to how effective it is, especially in cold soils (as…
#Dog and lawn problems
Message #782
Hi Rick, The only other suggestion I've come up with is to give an area of the lawn to your puppy. There isn't anything you can do about the yellow spots or the wear…just enjoy your puppy and try to keep him in one area. Alison
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
More March Events
Message #780
A few more interesting upcoming events in the month of March. ACCENT, EXPRESS AND CREATE March 28, 1992 A Garden Symposia for Cleveland Museum of Natural History Sponsered by Sunnybrook Farms For more information call (314) 821-5138 or (800) 827-9506 VIRGINIA MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION Horticultural Training Program March 28, 1992…
March Upcoming Events
Message #779
Some interesting events coming up in the month of March: ATLANTA FLOWER SHOW March 4-8, 1992 Atlanta Apparel Mart/INFORUM, Atlanta, GA For more information call (404) 220-2223 ACCENT, EXPRESS AND CREATE March 7, 1992 A Garden Symposia for Indianapolis Waterfront Plaza Hotel Sponsered by Altum Gardens For more information call…
Meryl, it does sound as though you have quite a problem. The only time I had a problem with cats and plants, it was a digging problem. I finally solved the problem by cutting screen a little larger than the diameter of the pot. I bent the edges down a…
Hi Henry, I have a catalog source for the wall o' water. Gardener's Supply 128 Intervale Road Burlington, Vermont 05401 (802) 863-1700 Hope that helps. Alison
Hi Lorne, I'll put a copy in the mail today. Thanks for your interest. Alison
Hi Meryl, It sounds as though you have your hands full with your kitty! I was just inquiring whether the cat was chewing leaves or digging in the soil…or both! I have some suggestions for digging in the soil, if the cat is chewing on leaves its a little more…
#Another life time
Message #752
Hello Roger! I am a recent transplant from Santa Monica, CA to Burlington. I am falling in love with this glorious state. Looking out my window right now, we have lovely white drifts of snow glistening under the lights. Its quite a change from So. Cal., and has taken a…
John, Oaks may start dropping acorn as early as August, but October is usually the best month to collect them. As far as germinating in the frige, they will begin swelling and the root will crack the shell while in the frige. Alison
#Dog and lawn problems
Message #724
Hi Rick, I'm afraid I've never heard of a way to have a lush lawn and a playful puppy living together…a dog's urine burns grass leaving the yellow/brown spots. Fescues are one of the better grasses for well used areas – but even it can't stand up to constant wear.…
Sounds like a fun day!
Hello Richard, It sounds as though you have a lovely location! I'll look into some info concerning cover crops and get back to you soon. Alison
Hello Ollie, I'll send a copy to you right away. Thanks for the interest. Alison
Hi Gail! Somehow it doesn't surprise me that Howard would be intrigued with all the baby furniture – I think his zest for life must overflow into all areas. Alison
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…
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#Houseplants and Cats
Message #695
Hello Meryl, Is your cat chewing on leaves or digging in the soil (or both!). Alison
CONGRATULATIONS, Howard and Gail! Little girls are sooo much fun! My little "pink rose" (my daughter) is 20 months old and a delight. "Thank heaven for little girls…"
Hi John, Glad you've discovered us!
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 John, In nature, the sprouting process begins as soon as the acorn gets water after dropping on the ground. The germinating acorns go dormant and need several months of chilling to sprout. Stratifying acorns is one method of duplicating that process. If you didn't have luck stratifying – you…
Hello Randy, A possible source of bonsai tools: Bonsai Farm P.O. Box 130 Lavernia, TX 78121 (512) 649-2109 They offer plants, books, supplies and tools. Catalog is $1.00. Hope that helps. Alison
Hello Ben, Your rubber trees will need water less frequently now that they have lost so many leaves. Always test the soil with your fingertips prior to watering, if it seems wet, don't water. Wait until the soil is slightly (not completely) dry before watering – it may seem to…
Hello Mark, Glad you found your way to the Garden Forum. Alison
Hello Marjory The offer still stands! I'll get a copy of the magazine in the mail to you right away. Enjoy. Alison
Hello Steve, Begonias can be started indoors a couple of months before being planted outdoors. You will have to wait to plant outdoors until there is no longer a danger of frost. To start your begonias, plant in a flat of fast draining potting soil. Bury almost to the rim…
Hello Ilga – Santa Cruz is beautiful, when you close escrow and move, will you stay in Santa Cruz? About the geraniums – when I've had that problem it has usually been the geranium budworm. It is a green creature that sometimes takes on the hue of the flower it's…
Hi Jeff, About the crape myrtle – find a nice sunny location for it. When planting, dig a hole twice as wide as the diameter of the root ball and half again as deep. I don't know what type of soil you have, but it never hurts to add some…
Nematodews
Message #579
Frank, I've also read that French marigolds will eradicate nematodes if the infested area is thickly planted with the marigolds for an entire season. I've never tried it, just something I'd read. Alison
Hi Landy and welcome to the Gardening Forum! As the name states, we are focusing on all aspects of gardening, indoors and outdoors. We gardeners like to share our successes and challenges…and hopefully, we learn from each other along the way. The Good Earth forum is no longer available. You…
Thanks Rosemary, I'll keep your offer in mind! Alison
Hi Chris, Check out Library 11 , Tool Talk, tomorrow (FEB 7). I am uploading an article written for National Gardening Magazine by Charlie Nardozzi that compares composters and it will be available tomorrow. Look for the file B:CMPST.TXT. Alison
Glad to hear about the rain! Alison
I know what you mean, Shep. After growing up in Oregon, I moved to California. I was amazed at the plant material I saw growing outdoors…plants that I had coaxed along indoors were flourishing outdoors with very little effort. I love Vermont, but I do miss gardening in California. (My…
Hi Chris! I'll send you a copy of National Gardening Magazine right away. Enjoy! Alison
Hi Peter! Welcome to the Garden Forum. Sounds like you have quite a garden set up. I look forward to hearing more about that herb garden… Alison
Hi Phil, Glad your interested in National Gardening Magazine. I noticed that judywhite supplied you with subscription info (thanks judywhite!). If you would like to take a look at a copy of the magazine, send me an E-Mail message with your name and address and we'll send you a complimentary…
Hydroponics
Message #374
Hello Tim, I'll look into some book suggestion on hydroponics and get back to you soon. Alison
#Growing asparagus
Message #373
Hello Bill, As Howard mentioned, the library files are on their way…until then a couple of tips on starting asparagus roots. To plant, dig a trench 10 inches deep and 12 inches long for every crown to be planted. Fill the trench with 2 inches of amended soil and set…
#hollyhocks with rust
Message #371
Hello Ilga, Where do you garden? Here in chilly Vermont I can only dream of hollyhocks in bloom! Are your hollyhocks badly infected with rust? If it is a only few leaves, you can remove and discard them – continuing to remove infected leaves as they appear. If your hollyhocks…
Greetigs and Welcome, Alan! I look forward to hearing about your corner of the world. Alison
#Perennials Posters
Message #337
Hello Rosemary, I don't have a source for perennial plant posters, but I do have a suggestion. You might contact the Perennial Plant Association and see if they have any ideas on a good source of posters. Perennial Plant Association 3383 Schirtzinger Road Hillard, OH 43026 Good luck on your…
#New Products
Message #336
Hi Nick, I have an 800 number for a company that supplies gardening tools for folks with special challenges such as yours. Their name is Alsto's Handy Helpers and their number is 800-447-0048. Give them a call and they will send you a complimentary catalog. Alison
#Composting
Message #335
David, About the jade – it is so succulent that you might have trouble with it clogging a shredder. You might try digging it up and letting it dry out prior to shredding. The drying out would serve a double purpose – drying it out and shredding it would greatly…
#Double Dwarf Bonzai
Message #332
David, Double Dwarf Bonsai is not variety of fescue that I'm familiar with – but I'll try to get some info on it. I'll get back to you as soon as I'm successful. Alison
#square foot gardening
Message #331
Jerry, How is the drought situation? I know you've had some rain…are the resevoirs filling up? Alison