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pnbrown

Yes, the oaks leaf-out very late here because of the cool maritime spring (I guess). Beeches and maples are leafed, mostly. Further inland the oaks will be more advanced. Probably it is about equal here to way upstate NY.

    Bookmark   May 18, 2013 at 8:49AM
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sunnibel7 Md 7(7)

I just chopped down mine a week ago. :) They are pretty, for sure. I left one for the bees, though they have plenty other sources... Like my strawberries! Do you just let that self sow?

    Bookmark   May 18, 2013 at 11:13AM
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t-bird(Chicago 5/6)

coffee grounds are great, and if you live near a coffee house/cafe - maybe able to get them in quantity.

    Bookmark   May 18, 2013 at 9:11AM
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njitgrad

I think I'm going to end up buying and putting down mini bark nuggets on Monday unless I get a better suggestion before that.

Pine straw sounded like my best option but is not available at any of my local garden centers. Online it is $59 for a box delivered, a bit more than I want to pay for a cover.

I am not going to a coffee house to ask for grinds. Besides it would take a long time to accumulate the quantity I need. I want to put the cover down all at once.

I an not going to use straw (whole or shredded) based on the possiblity of it having been previously treated with something (there is another thread in the soil forum that I created after I started this thread in the veggie forum).

    Bookmark   May 18, 2013 at 9:22AM
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nancyjane_gardener(Zone 8ish North of San Francisco in the "real" wine country)

Actually, I've put some toothpicks into a sweet potato, put the bottom half in water (changing the water every couple of days) and had the vines grow all the way around my kitchen window! It would save some garden space and you'd have them right there in the house year round!
I'm hoping I'm not confusing sweet potatoes with yams (if there's a difference) I don't know, I don't eat either one.LOL Nancy

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 11:02PM
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noki

What they commonly sell as "Yams" in the USA are sweet potatoes. There are actual yams, but they are not common in the US.

Sweet Potatoes are easy to grow, especially if all you care about is the leaves. The vines could be ornamental, just like the light green and purple types they sell for just the looks.

    Bookmark   May 18, 2013 at 1:00AM
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edweather(Zone 5a/b Central NY)

Frankly, I would just restart them directly in the ground. You haven't really lost much time, plus pumpkins don't have to be picked until October. I'm not even starting my pumpkins or melons yet. Will direct seed them late May or Early June, and the pumpkins will probably still be ready too early.

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 10:14PM
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zzackey(8b GA)

After your last frost date.

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 10:40PM
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t-bird(Chicago 5/6)

did you rip the bottom of the peat pot off? that always binds them in I find....not as easily rotted as reputed to be.

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 2:21PM
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organicveggiesplease

Thanks all.... I hardened a little - only a couple days. IT seems to be doing better... I didn't rip the bottom of the peat pot off but the roots were already starting to come out the bottom of it so I did not want to hurt anything... thanks for the follow up.

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 8:33PM
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infectiousgardening

and final post today. Another shot of the infected area...

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 6:57PM
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ltilton

I sure wouldn't pull those plants! They look fine. Except for that one strange thing.

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 7:46PM
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kathyb912_in (5a/5b, Central IN)(5a/5b)

Uaskigyrl, you have a great attitude! All new gardeners make mistakes, so expecting them and having fun with them is the best way to learn. :)

Dave, you taught me something new. I had no idea about the roots of marigolds and sunflowers having a growth retardant affect. Does that apply in the main garden, too, or just containers? I don't generally companion plant, but I'd be curious how far away marigolds need to be planted from veggie crops to be "safe".

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 3:47PM
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donnabaskets(Zone 8a, Central MS)

And me too. I knew about sunflowers, did not know about marigolds.....So maybe it was the marigolds in the early years that were causing less than outstanding tomatoes....maybe I double dug my beds for nothing? Either way, no more marigolds with tomatoes.

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 6:32PM
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naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan(5B SW Michigan)

Compare planting depth, watering, and mulching for starters. Differences in them could be possibilities, especially planting depth.

    Bookmark   May 13, 2013 at 7:23AM
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woost2

It must be depth. Nothing was watered nor mulched. Just planted and covered and left for spring rains. This fall I'm going to have her at my side when planting!

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 6:23PM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

Something to plant? No.

What you can do is add beneficial nematodes to the soil and let them take care of them but based on your previous post about this your problem is minimal you said - 8 worms in traps - so the cost of b. nems might not be justified. In such a small area as your garden using several potato traps should get most of them but be sure to check them daily.

If you have no objections to chemicals then this fall you can treat the bed well to kill them off before planting next.

Dave

Here is a link that might be useful: your previous post

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 5:50PM
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jemsister(7)

Thanks loads, Dave! =)

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 6:22PM
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howelbama(7 NJ)

Here is a link that may help you ID them.

Here is a link that might be useful: ID

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 3:37PM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

See pics below. Note pic of flying ants vs. termites.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pics of migrating termites

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 6:12PM
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AiliDeSpain(6a - Utah)

The cold front moves in tonight through Monday.*

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 4:31PM
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lolauren(7a)

Oops. I misread the date on the OP. :)

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 4:55PM
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eetchickn(7a)

The damage on the leaf in the posted picture looks like it was caused by a nip of cold. Mine got it worse than that and are now just fine. I would not worry if it were mine. Color overall looks great.

    Bookmark   May 15, 2013 at 8:19PM
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bobosaur

Glad to know!

The black part seems to be growing and spreading on the leaf and some of the other leaves is having tiny bit for dark parts on the edge as well.

edit: went out and took a quick picture

This post was edited by bobosaur on Fri, May 17, 13 at 15:20

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 3:01PM
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)

Yeah just trench them in.

Dave

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 1:05PM
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woohooman San Diego CA zone 10a

Harvesting should be done when heads are tight.

You'll know when it's a tad late when the florets start to separate. You'll then know for future harvests.

t-bird: give them some time -- most heading broccoli, in my experience, take about 80-90 days to harvest.

Kevin

    Bookmark   May 16, 2013 at 4:36PM
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laceyvail(6A, WV)

If your plants are still small and the heads are very small, then you bought plants that were root bound and the heads have "buttoned". You won't get big plants or big heads.

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 6:22AM
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n2xjk

Yea, 40 is about the max for that space, maybe a few less is better. Trimming suckers is one of those topics people can discuss forever, but my opinion is leave them alone. Suckers often tastle, which is helpful in smaller plantings for pollination. Sometimes you even get some good ears on the bigger suckers.

Don't forget to side dress with a nitrogen rich fertilizer once or twice as the corn grows.

    Bookmark   May 16, 2013 at 10:57AM
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mckenziek(9CA)

Thanks! I'll plan on thinning to under 40 per box.

I'll leave the suckers alone.

I wasn't planning to fertilize, but I guess I will on your advice. Probably I will just add compost.

Thanks again!

--McKenzie

    Bookmark   May 17, 2013 at 12:21AM
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