Hello all,
My name is Tracey. I live on Bennett St with my fiance Phil and 4 year old son
Trevor. I am a novice gardener with my first two raised beds. Right now I'm
growing lettuce, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs. I also put in blueberry
bushes, a Granny Smith apple tree, a Fuji apple tree, and a cherry tree. I tried
to pick disease-resistant varieties but I didn't exactly know what I was doing!
I figured I'd learn from experience.
After the apple trees were chosen, we decided to add some Hollywood juniper
nearby for backyard privacy. We bought 6, 6-foot trees from Broadwell's Nursery
and put them in ourselves. So far they seem healthy with the exception of some
brown needles here and there (I presume from the trauma of being moved and
replanted?) The trees have been in the ground since late March.
Today I was inspecting my baby fruit trees and noticed the Granny Smith has
small rust-colored raised spots on its leaves. I did some Googling and it looks
like it's some sort of fungus, presumably from the juniper trees which were
cited in a few articles I found. The junipers don't have any sign of fungus at
all that I've seen.
I'm really worried about the fruit trees, because above all I want to have fruit
in my yard and it's really maddening that the juniper we just put in could be
causing this problem. I hesitate to use any non-organic treatment on the trees,
but that seems to be the only option that will control a fungus like this well
enough...??
I have attached a picture to this email of a few of the Granny Smith leaves. I'm
wondering if anyone can identify the fungus for me and/or suggest a treatment. I
don't want to have to pull out my fruit trees (are they all succeptible to this
fungus, by the way?) but I also don't want to have to spray them every year
forever.
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Tracey
Howdy,
We don't have any apple trees, just peach and figs, but NCSU has a list of resistant varieties: Some varieties are resistant to apple scab, powdery mildew, cedar apple rust, or fireblight. These include Redfree, Prima, Priscilla, Jonafree, and Liberty.
Logan's sells a copper fungicide that can be diluted then applied with a sprayer, plus it is organic. I've used it on roses to tomatoes, but it does leave a blue hue on the plants.
I've tried using an old timey cornmeal solution for rust on my hollyhocks, however it was really messy and unsightly, so I just remove the leaves since they are already diseased.This UW Ag extension claims that simple pruning can keep your juniper's disease free too.
My in-laws managed to snag me a copy of the NC Master Gardener training manual, it's about 4 inches thick and very helpful! Most of the information leaflets can be viewed online and are available as PDFs to print or save: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/
Hope this helps,
Vanessa
If it is a rose, it will come into bloom sooner or later.
~Goethe
Hi All,
I've really been enjoying hearing from all the gardeners over the past few
days, and am definitely interested in all the dialogue about tours and
cooperative gardens. I moved into my house on Brighton Rd. almost 3 years
ago and started a vegetable garden in my front yard 2 years ago. I started
with two raised beds and just keep adding onto it. Since the tornado took
out a tree in my front yard, I'll likely keep expanding. I love growing in
the cooler seasons and have grown kale and parsnips over the winter, and now
am finishing my peas and broccoli, and waiting on my carrots. I try to
maintain a lot of variety and focus on things I'll actually eat or have a
hard time finding in the stores. I don't use any pesticides or chemicals
and try to water with rain water when possible.
In response to the message about growing potatoes, I started last year from
a package from Lowe's, and had really great blue potatoes with very little
effort. I planted them directly in a bed dug into my lawn and amended with
some compost, and then threw some straw on top occasionally. Waited until
after the vines died and started harvesting. This year, I have six
different varieties, Caribe, yukon gold, a couple reds and a blue variety.
I planted them in February and March and the new potatoes are ready now. I
think the hardest thing is finding decent seed potatoes. I ordered mine
from Irish Eyes Garden Seeds last winter. They also have a few varieties at
Logan's. I don't think its a good idea to use potatoes from the grocery
stores as they are prone to disease. Also, if you mound dirt or mulch
around the plants as they grow, you'll get a better yield. If anyone has
had success with a fall or winter crop of potatoes, or saving seed potatoes,
I'd love to hear about it.
Ann Marie
632 Brighton
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> Hi everyone,
>
> I have a question: what constitutes an organic home garden? There are many
> rules for commercial growers to become "certified organic." I predominately
> use seeds that are labeled organic, and I don't use any pesticides or any
> other types of garden chemicals and only organic fertilizers...is that all
> there is to having an organic garden?
>
> Thanks,
> Jennifer
> 704 Penn Rd
>
> On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 6:36 PM, <gardening-request(a)eastraleigh.org>
> wrote:
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> > 1. Re: Introductions? (Ginger Deason)
> > 2. Growing taters (Vanessa Van Horn)
> > 3. Re: Gardening Digest, Vol 1, Issue 11 (Timberley Valentine)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 12:56:02 -0400
> > From: Ginger Deason <gdeason(a)gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
> > To: Gardening <gardening(a)eastraleigh.org>
> > Message-ID: <BANLkTinwYt88SJyU38wgAtkDsCxaPF-zEg(a)mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >
> > Hey Everyone!
> >
> > I agree, this is a great thread! And a great listserv!
> >
> > My name is Ginger Deason and my husband and I have lived in East Raleigh
> > for
> > almost two years (but were gone for 1.5 yr in the middle - we just came
> > back!). I have had a backyard garden of some form for about five years,
> but
> > gardened a LOT with my dad when I was growing up in rural Alabama. For
> > years
> > I have worked in some form or fashion in outreach and education
> associated
> > with sustainable agriculture or forestry and community gardening, so I
> have
> > a lot of "book knowledge" and courses behind me, although I often still
> > feel
> > like a novice! There's always something to learn!
> >
> > I am a perpetual student of John Jeavons' Biointensive
> > Gardening<http://www.growbiointensive.org/>and still have quite a way
> > to go since we were gone last year, which would
> > have been the third year into my garden. I kinda had to start all over
> this
> > year, but it's not been too hard. My focus right now is on diversified
> > veggies, mainly ones that I know we will eat all of. I plan on getting
> some
> > fruit trees, but that might be a year or so down the road. The tornado
> has
> > given us a lot more sun in the back yard so I also plan on expanding my
> > garden, also down the road. And adding some chickens (also down the
> road!).
> >
> > The bike tour idea is a great one! I'd be into that! And I was the one
> who
> > suggested an East Raleigh Urban Garden tour and a couple of people have
> > emailed me (gdeason(a)gmail.com) to say they were interested in helping
> > plan.
> > If you are interested and haven't emailed me yet, please do!
> >
> > Have a great day!
> > Ginger
> > 2319 Stevens
> >
> > PS: I LOVE birds too and am trying my best to make my yard as bird
> friendly
> > as possible. We have a nest of baby bluebirds in a box that's close
> enough
> > to the deck to hear! They're awesome and will probably fledge around
> > Memorial Day weekend, so come on over if you want to see some babies
> blues!
> >
> > PPS: The Center for Environmental Farming Systems
> > (CEFS<http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/>)
> > has many courses on gardening/farming/animal husbandry throughout the
> year.
> > They're located in Goldsboro, so it's a hike, but check out their
> calendar
> > if you're interested and maybe if people ever want to attend a course we
> > could carpool. Most courses are cheap to free and there's one on On-Farm
> > Habitat for Ecosystem Services (May 25) which may or may not be
> appropriate
> > for smaller-scale urban gardens, but I might look into it. And it's free!
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Ryan Parker <
> kennethryanparker(a)gmail.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > Fellow garden geeks,
> > >
> > > I live on Drew St., which is in the area commonly referred to as "the
> > other
> > > side of Mordecai" in local CAC meetings. I have lived in this house
> for
> > 7
> > > years and have planted many shrubs and flowers around on our one tenth
> of
> > an
> > > acre. I also have a dedicated vegetable garden that is subdivided into
> > five
> > > semi-raised beds and a compost bin. Three of the beds are 4'x4', two
> are
> > > 4'x6' and the compost bin is also 4'x4'. This year's crop features the
> > > following:
> > >
> > > (4) Jalapeno Peppers
> > > (4) Sweet Banana Peppers
> > > (4) Better Boy Tomatoes
> > > (4) Sweet Basil
> > > (10) Bush Bean
> > > (4) Cantaloupe
> > > (4) Burpless Cucumber
> > >
> > > All plants came from the farmer's market in either 4 or 6 packs and
> were
> > > planted the weekend of Earth Day (as per tradition) except for 6 bush
> > bean
> > > plants which I planted this week. All beds are separated with a rock
> > path
> > > made of small smooth river jack gravel. This area of the yard I refer
> to
> > as
> > > the "South Garden." The perimeter of this section has ligustrum
> > japonicum
> > > shrubs for a privette (non-native) and an abelia. The edge of our
> patio
> > is
> > > home to three varities of knock out roses (red, pink and yellow) that
> are
> > in
> > > their second year and now in full bloom.
> > >
> > > The front facade of the house (or the "North Garden") has a Kleim's
> > Hearty
> > > gardenia, Pink Snowball azalea, a shrubby yew pine, and a leland
> cypress
> > > (which I am considering up rooting and replacing with a japanese maple,
> > so
> > > *free leland cypress with a one year in-ground rooting system is up for
> > > grabs*.
> > >
> > > Although I try to keep the garden organic, I can see when the plants
> are
> > > nutrient poor and I can readily correct their shortcomings with Miracle
> > > Grow's 10-35-10 or fish emulsion 5-1-1. When plants are in the final
> > stages
> > > of their fruit producing cycle I use only fish emulsion. The only time
> I
> > > use 7 dust or a pesticide is when I see the evil horned tomato worms
> > > devouring my plants. I also use a supplement that prevents blossom
> rot.
> > >
> > > I keep a garden journal so I can see the progress of certain plants and
> > get
> > > a handle on watering cyles. Plus it's also great to see how the garden
> > has
> > > evolved.
> > >
> > > I hope that we can plan a floating party sometime during the summer
> that
> > > would allow us to tour each other's garden's and show off our hard
> work.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Ryan
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 8:30 AM, Hope Rollins <hrollins1(a)gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi Sarah Jessica and others,
> > >>
> > >> Good to see you on the list serve. Sounds like you have some great
> > ideas.
> > >>
> > >> I live in Oakwood. I have several raised beds. Had poor luck with
> even
> > >> tomatoes last year. Frequently, something got to them before I was
> able
> > to
> > >> bring them in.
> > >>
> > >> However, I am having great luck with lavender, herbs, knockout roses,
> > and
> > >> perennials. Also, I have pond with 2 koi, 2 gold fish and recent
> > >> purchased
> > >> 3 bullfrog fish. I am looking forward to hearing about everyone's
> > >> successes
> > >> and frustrations in the garden.
> > >>
> > >> Hope Rollins
> > >> 326 Oakwood Ave.
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: gardening-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org
> > >> [mailto:gardening-bounces@eastraleigh.org] On Behalf Of SJF
> > >> Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 12:09 AM
> > >> To: Gardening
> > >> Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
> > >>
> > >> Hey gang!
> > >>
> > >> I am new to North Carolina gardening. I had a big garden in my
> > >> parents' backyard about 15 years ago where I grew lilacs, roses,
> > >> lilies (Asiatic type and hemerocallis) and penstemon and Jacob's
> > >> ladder, among other things. I'm really surprised I can remember
> > >> everything I had growing back there! Well, here I am, still a renter
> > >> 15 years later and I can't put off gardening until I buy a home.
> > >>
> > >> This year I'm working on creating some front perennial beds. I am
> > >> also thinking about starting a veggie garden out back using straw
> > >> bales to create a raised bed (and to give the baby vegetables a bit of
> > >> a buffer from my three rowdy dogs). I'm late to that particular game
> > >> so I'll probably head to the farmer's market for some starter plants.
> > >>
> > >> I prefer to use organic gardening methods, I'm beginning to think even
> > >> a nuclear-type toxin could not eliminate the poison ivy that is
> > >> winding its way around the pine tree in my backyard. I didn't have
> > >> many problems in NJ with pests or disease -- there is a reason they
> > >> call that place the garden state - and I am keeping my fingers crossed
> > >> that the dirt here is also kind to me. I try to swap plants when I
> > >> can (I might have some spare irises soon) and to choose species that
> > >> spread rather than specimens that are higher maintenance. I have a
> > >> baby compost pile that I hope to get some good use out of this summer,
> > >> so your composting tips are most welcome. I have lots to learn and
> > >> hope to soon have lots to share as well!
> > >>
> > >> Sarah Jessica ("SJ")
> > >> 213 Dennis
> > >>
> > >>
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> > the last fish has been caught, will we realize that we cannot eat money.
> > ~ 19th century Cree saying
> >
> > Hasta que el ?ltimo ?rbol sea cortado, hasta que el ?ltimo r?o sea
> > contaminado, hasta que el ?ltimo pescado sea atrapado; solo entonces nos
> > daremos cuenta que el dinero no se puede comer.
> > ~ profecia Indios Cree
> >
Hi everyone,
I saw this community garden lunch forum advertised on the City of Raleigh's
website<http://www.raleighnc.gov/home/content/PubAffairs/Articles/UrbanDesignLunchF…>.
It's open to the public if any of you are interested in attending.
The bring-your-own Lunch 'n Learn is at the Urban Design Center @ 133
Fayetteville Street<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=133+Fayettevill…>in
downtown at noon on Wednesday, May 25th.
*
>
> Noon - May 25 -- Community Gardens Partnerships for Success featuring Louis
> Cherry and Gab Smith, RATIO Architecture, and David Kershner, Principal,
> Moore Square Magnet Middle School. This trio will lead the following
> discussion:
>
> - What is a community garden partnership;
> - How did the partnership succeed; and,
> - What's next for the Moore Square Magnet Middle School Community
> Garden?
>
> *
Thanks,
amy
I have never grown potatoes before, any advice? I know to keep them away from tomatoes.
This winter I was inspired by Alys Fowler's BBC show, The Edible Garden. She used grass clippings instead of soil to mound over the leaves as they grew and planted fingerlings in pots.
Thanks a bunch,
Vanessa
If it is a rose, it will come into bloom sooner or later.
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 19:30:03 -0400
> From: Jennifer Woody <jennifer.e.woody(a)gmail.com>
> Subject: [Gardening] Organic at home?
> To: gardening(a)eastraleigh.org
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> Hi everyone,
>
> I have a question: what constitutes an organic home garden? There are many
> rules for commercial growers to become "certified organic." I predominately
> use seeds that are labeled organic, and I don't use any pesticides or any
> other types of garden chemicals and only organic fertilizers...is that all
> there is to having an organic garden?
>
> Thanks,
> Jennifer
> 704 Penn Rd
>
> On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 6:36 PM, <gardening-request(a)eastraleigh.org> wrote:
>
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>>
>>
>> Today's Topics:
>>
>> 1. Re: Introductions? (Ginger Deason)
>> 2. Growing taters (Vanessa Van Horn)
>> 3. Re: Gardening Digest, Vol 1, Issue 11 (Timberley Valentine)
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 12:56:02 -0400
>> From: Ginger Deason <gdeason(a)gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
>> To: Gardening <gardening(a)eastraleigh.org>
>> Message-ID: <BANLkTinwYt88SJyU38wgAtkDsCxaPF-zEg(a)mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> Hey Everyone!
>>
>> I agree, this is a great thread! And a great listserv!
>>
>> My name is Ginger Deason and my husband and I have lived in East Raleigh
>> for
>> almost two years (but were gone for 1.5 yr in the middle - we just came
>> back!). I have had a backyard garden of some form for about five years, but
>> gardened a LOT with my dad when I was growing up in rural Alabama. For
>> years
>> I have worked in some form or fashion in outreach and education associated
>> with sustainable agriculture or forestry and community gardening, so I have
>> a lot of "book knowledge" and courses behind me, although I often still
>> feel
>> like a novice! There's always something to learn!
>>
>> I am a perpetual student of John Jeavons' Biointensive
>> Gardening<http://www.growbiointensive.org/>and still have quite a way
>> to go since we were gone last year, which would
>> have been the third year into my garden. I kinda had to start all over this
>> year, but it's not been too hard. My focus right now is on diversified
>> veggies, mainly ones that I know we will eat all of. I plan on getting some
>> fruit trees, but that might be a year or so down the road. The tornado has
>> given us a lot more sun in the back yard so I also plan on expanding my
>> garden, also down the road. And adding some chickens (also down the road!).
>>
>> The bike tour idea is a great one! I'd be into that! And I was the one who
>> suggested an East Raleigh Urban Garden tour and a couple of people have
>> emailed me (gdeason(a)gmail.com) to say they were interested in helping
>> plan.
>> If you are interested and haven't emailed me yet, please do!
>>
>> Have a great day!
>> Ginger
>> 2319 Stevens
>>
>> PS: I LOVE birds too and am trying my best to make my yard as bird friendly
>> as possible. We have a nest of baby bluebirds in a box that's close enough
>> to the deck to hear! They're awesome and will probably fledge around
>> Memorial Day weekend, so come on over if you want to see some babies blues!
>>
>> PPS: The Center for Environmental Farming Systems
>> (CEFS<http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/>)
>> has many courses on gardening/farming/animal husbandry throughout the year.
>> They're located in Goldsboro, so it's a hike, but check out their calendar
>> if you're interested and maybe if people ever want to attend a course we
>> could carpool. Most courses are cheap to free and there's one on On-Farm
>> Habitat for Ecosystem Services (May 25) which may or may not be appropriate
>> for smaller-scale urban gardens, but I might look into it. And it's free!
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Ryan Parker <kennethryanparker(a)gmail.com
>>> wrote:
>>
>>> Fellow garden geeks,
>>>
>>> I live on Drew St., which is in the area commonly referred to as "the
>> other
>>> side of Mordecai" in local CAC meetings. I have lived in this house for
>> 7
>>> years and have planted many shrubs and flowers around on our one tenth of
>> an
>>> acre. I also have a dedicated vegetable garden that is subdivided into
>> five
>>> semi-raised beds and a compost bin. Three of the beds are 4'x4', two are
>>> 4'x6' and the compost bin is also 4'x4'. This year's crop features the
>>> following:
>>>
>>> (4) Jalapeno Peppers
>>> (4) Sweet Banana Peppers
>>> (4) Better Boy Tomatoes
>>> (4) Sweet Basil
>>> (10) Bush Bean
>>> (4) Cantaloupe
>>> (4) Burpless Cucumber
>>>
>>> All plants came from the farmer's market in either 4 or 6 packs and were
>>> planted the weekend of Earth Day (as per tradition) except for 6 bush
>> bean
>>> plants which I planted this week. All beds are separated with a rock
>> path
>>> made of small smooth river jack gravel. This area of the yard I refer to
>> as
>>> the "South Garden." The perimeter of this section has ligustrum
>> japonicum
>>> shrubs for a privette (non-native) and an abelia. The edge of our patio
>> is
>>> home to three varities of knock out roses (red, pink and yellow) that are
>> in
>>> their second year and now in full bloom.
>>>
>>> The front facade of the house (or the "North Garden") has a Kleim's
>> Hearty
>>> gardenia, Pink Snowball azalea, a shrubby yew pine, and a leland cypress
>>> (which I am considering up rooting and replacing with a japanese maple,
>> so
>>> *free leland cypress with a one year in-ground rooting system is up for
>>> grabs*.
>>>
>>> Although I try to keep the garden organic, I can see when the plants are
>>> nutrient poor and I can readily correct their shortcomings with Miracle
>>> Grow's 10-35-10 or fish emulsion 5-1-1. When plants are in the final
>> stages
>>> of their fruit producing cycle I use only fish emulsion. The only time I
>>> use 7 dust or a pesticide is when I see the evil horned tomato worms
>>> devouring my plants. I also use a supplement that prevents blossom rot.
>>>
>>> I keep a garden journal so I can see the progress of certain plants and
>> get
>>> a handle on watering cyles. Plus it's also great to see how the garden
>> has
>>> evolved.
>>>
>>> I hope that we can plan a floating party sometime during the summer that
>>> would allow us to tour each other's garden's and show off our hard work.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Ryan
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 8:30 AM, Hope Rollins <hrollins1(a)gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Sarah Jessica and others,
>>>>
>>>> Good to see you on the list serve. Sounds like you have some great
>> ideas.
>>>>
>>>> I live in Oakwood. I have several raised beds. Had poor luck with even
>>>> tomatoes last year. Frequently, something got to them before I was able
>> to
>>>> bring them in.
>>>>
>>>> However, I am having great luck with lavender, herbs, knockout roses,
>> and
>>>> perennials. Also, I have pond with 2 koi, 2 gold fish and recent
>>>> purchased
>>>> 3 bullfrog fish. I am looking forward to hearing about everyone's
>>>> successes
>>>> and frustrations in the garden.
>>>>
>>>> Hope Rollins
>>>> 326 Oakwood Ave.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: gardening-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org
>>>> [mailto:gardening-bounces@eastraleigh.org] On Behalf Of SJF
>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 12:09 AM
>>>> To: Gardening
>>>> Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
>>>>
>>>> Hey gang!
>>>>
>>>> I am new to North Carolina gardening. I had a big garden in my
>>>> parents' backyard about 15 years ago where I grew lilacs, roses,
>>>> lilies (Asiatic type and hemerocallis) and penstemon and Jacob's
>>>> ladder, among other things. I'm really surprised I can remember
>>>> everything I had growing back there! Well, here I am, still a renter
>>>> 15 years later and I can't put off gardening until I buy a home.
>>>>
>>>> This year I'm working on creating some front perennial beds. I am
>>>> also thinking about starting a veggie garden out back using straw
>>>> bales to create a raised bed (and to give the baby vegetables a bit of
>>>> a buffer from my three rowdy dogs). I'm late to that particular game
>>>> so I'll probably head to the farmer's market for some starter plants.
>>>>
>>>> I prefer to use organic gardening methods, I'm beginning to think even
>>>> a nuclear-type toxin could not eliminate the poison ivy that is
>>>> winding its way around the pine tree in my backyard. I didn't have
>>>> many problems in NJ with pests or disease -- there is a reason they
>>>> call that place the garden state - and I am keeping my fingers crossed
>>>> that the dirt here is also kind to me. I try to swap plants when I
>>>> can (I might have some spare irises soon) and to choose species that
>>>> spread rather than specimens that are higher maintenance. I have a
>>>> baby compost pile that I hope to get some good use out of this summer,
>>>> so your composting tips are most welcome. I have lots to learn and
>>>> hope to soon have lots to share as well!
>>>>
>>>> Sarah Jessica ("SJ")
>>>> 213 Dennis
>>>>
>>>>
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>>
>> --
>> Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and
>> the last fish has been caught, will we realize that we cannot eat money.
>> ~ 19th century Cree saying
>>
>> Hasta que el ?ltimo ?rbol sea cortado, hasta que el ?ltimo r?o sea
>> contaminado, hasta que el ?ltimo pescado sea atrapado; solo entonces nos
>> daremos cuenta que el dinero no se puede comer.
>> ~ profecia Indios Cree
>>
Hi everyone,
I have a question: what constitutes an organic home garden? There are many
rules for commercial growers to become "certified organic." I predominately
use seeds that are labeled organic, and I don't use any pesticides or any
other types of garden chemicals and only organic fertilizers...is that all
there is to having an organic garden?
Thanks,
Jennifer
704 Penn Rd
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 12:56:02 -0400
> From: Ginger Deason <gdeason(a)gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
> To: Gardening <gardening(a)eastraleigh.org>
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> Hey Everyone!
>
> I agree, this is a great thread! And a great listserv!
>
> My name is Ginger Deason and my husband and I have lived in East Raleigh
> for
> almost two years (but were gone for 1.5 yr in the middle - we just came
> back!). I have had a backyard garden of some form for about five years, but
> gardened a LOT with my dad when I was growing up in rural Alabama. For
> years
> I have worked in some form or fashion in outreach and education associated
> with sustainable agriculture or forestry and community gardening, so I have
> a lot of "book knowledge" and courses behind me, although I often still
> feel
> like a novice! There's always something to learn!
>
> I am a perpetual student of John Jeavons' Biointensive
> Gardening<http://www.growbiointensive.org/>and still have quite a way
> to go since we were gone last year, which would
> have been the third year into my garden. I kinda had to start all over this
> year, but it's not been too hard. My focus right now is on diversified
> veggies, mainly ones that I know we will eat all of. I plan on getting some
> fruit trees, but that might be a year or so down the road. The tornado has
> given us a lot more sun in the back yard so I also plan on expanding my
> garden, also down the road. And adding some chickens (also down the road!).
>
> The bike tour idea is a great one! I'd be into that! And I was the one who
> suggested an East Raleigh Urban Garden tour and a couple of people have
> emailed me (gdeason(a)gmail.com) to say they were interested in helping
> plan.
> If you are interested and haven't emailed me yet, please do!
>
> Have a great day!
> Ginger
> 2319 Stevens
>
> PS: I LOVE birds too and am trying my best to make my yard as bird friendly
> as possible. We have a nest of baby bluebirds in a box that's close enough
> to the deck to hear! They're awesome and will probably fledge around
> Memorial Day weekend, so come on over if you want to see some babies blues!
>
> PPS: The Center for Environmental Farming Systems
> (CEFS<http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/>)
> has many courses on gardening/farming/animal husbandry throughout the year.
> They're located in Goldsboro, so it's a hike, but check out their calendar
> if you're interested and maybe if people ever want to attend a course we
> could carpool. Most courses are cheap to free and there's one on On-Farm
> Habitat for Ecosystem Services (May 25) which may or may not be appropriate
> for smaller-scale urban gardens, but I might look into it. And it's free!
>
>
>
> On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Ryan Parker <kennethryanparker(a)gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Fellow garden geeks,
> >
> > I live on Drew St., which is in the area commonly referred to as "the
> other
> > side of Mordecai" in local CAC meetings. I have lived in this house for
> 7
> > years and have planted many shrubs and flowers around on our one tenth of
> an
> > acre. I also have a dedicated vegetable garden that is subdivided into
> five
> > semi-raised beds and a compost bin. Three of the beds are 4'x4', two are
> > 4'x6' and the compost bin is also 4'x4'. This year's crop features the
> > following:
> >
> > (4) Jalapeno Peppers
> > (4) Sweet Banana Peppers
> > (4) Better Boy Tomatoes
> > (4) Sweet Basil
> > (10) Bush Bean
> > (4) Cantaloupe
> > (4) Burpless Cucumber
> >
> > All plants came from the farmer's market in either 4 or 6 packs and were
> > planted the weekend of Earth Day (as per tradition) except for 6 bush
> bean
> > plants which I planted this week. All beds are separated with a rock
> path
> > made of small smooth river jack gravel. This area of the yard I refer to
> as
> > the "South Garden." The perimeter of this section has ligustrum
> japonicum
> > shrubs for a privette (non-native) and an abelia. The edge of our patio
> is
> > home to three varities of knock out roses (red, pink and yellow) that are
> in
> > their second year and now in full bloom.
> >
> > The front facade of the house (or the "North Garden") has a Kleim's
> Hearty
> > gardenia, Pink Snowball azalea, a shrubby yew pine, and a leland cypress
> > (which I am considering up rooting and replacing with a japanese maple,
> so
> > *free leland cypress with a one year in-ground rooting system is up for
> > grabs*.
> >
> > Although I try to keep the garden organic, I can see when the plants are
> > nutrient poor and I can readily correct their shortcomings with Miracle
> > Grow's 10-35-10 or fish emulsion 5-1-1. When plants are in the final
> stages
> > of their fruit producing cycle I use only fish emulsion. The only time I
> > use 7 dust or a pesticide is when I see the evil horned tomato worms
> > devouring my plants. I also use a supplement that prevents blossom rot.
> >
> > I keep a garden journal so I can see the progress of certain plants and
> get
> > a handle on watering cyles. Plus it's also great to see how the garden
> has
> > evolved.
> >
> > I hope that we can plan a floating party sometime during the summer that
> > would allow us to tour each other's garden's and show off our hard work.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ryan
> >
> >
> > On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 8:30 AM, Hope Rollins <hrollins1(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Sarah Jessica and others,
> >>
> >> Good to see you on the list serve. Sounds like you have some great
> ideas.
> >>
> >> I live in Oakwood. I have several raised beds. Had poor luck with even
> >> tomatoes last year. Frequently, something got to them before I was able
> to
> >> bring them in.
> >>
> >> However, I am having great luck with lavender, herbs, knockout roses,
> and
> >> perennials. Also, I have pond with 2 koi, 2 gold fish and recent
> >> purchased
> >> 3 bullfrog fish. I am looking forward to hearing about everyone's
> >> successes
> >> and frustrations in the garden.
> >>
> >> Hope Rollins
> >> 326 Oakwood Ave.
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: gardening-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org
> >> [mailto:gardening-bounces@eastraleigh.org] On Behalf Of SJF
> >> Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 12:09 AM
> >> To: Gardening
> >> Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
> >>
> >> Hey gang!
> >>
> >> I am new to North Carolina gardening. I had a big garden in my
> >> parents' backyard about 15 years ago where I grew lilacs, roses,
> >> lilies (Asiatic type and hemerocallis) and penstemon and Jacob's
> >> ladder, among other things. I'm really surprised I can remember
> >> everything I had growing back there! Well, here I am, still a renter
> >> 15 years later and I can't put off gardening until I buy a home.
> >>
> >> This year I'm working on creating some front perennial beds. I am
> >> also thinking about starting a veggie garden out back using straw
> >> bales to create a raised bed (and to give the baby vegetables a bit of
> >> a buffer from my three rowdy dogs). I'm late to that particular game
> >> so I'll probably head to the farmer's market for some starter plants.
> >>
> >> I prefer to use organic gardening methods, I'm beginning to think even
> >> a nuclear-type toxin could not eliminate the poison ivy that is
> >> winding its way around the pine tree in my backyard. I didn't have
> >> many problems in NJ with pests or disease -- there is a reason they
> >> call that place the garden state - and I am keeping my fingers crossed
> >> that the dirt here is also kind to me. I try to swap plants when I
> >> can (I might have some spare irises soon) and to choose species that
> >> spread rather than specimens that are higher maintenance. I have a
> >> baby compost pile that I hope to get some good use out of this summer,
> >> so your composting tips are most welcome. I have lots to learn and
> >> hope to soon have lots to share as well!
> >>
> >> Sarah Jessica ("SJ")
> >> 213 Dennis
> >>
> >>
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> >
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> >
>
>
> --
> Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and
> the last fish has been caught, will we realize that we cannot eat money.
> ~ 19th century Cree saying
>
> Hasta que el ?ltimo ?rbol sea cortado, hasta que el ?ltimo r?o sea
> contaminado, hasta que el ?ltimo pescado sea atrapado; solo entonces nos
> daremos cuenta que el dinero no se puede comer.
> ~ profecia Indios Cree
>
Hi Ya'll, My name is Timberley Valentine. I am currently living with my mother who has Alzheimer's, she was diagnosed back in 2002. I am trying once again this year to grow vegetables. I have had little success, I definately don't have a green thumb, but would love to have one. The only plants I haven't killed are a christmas catcus my daddy and step-mother gave me three years ago for my 48th birthday, and a snake plant my aunt gave me after my father died last June. I want to plant herbs and flowers in my front yard, a vegetable garden in the back, a rose garden down the sides of the house and on one side of my backyard. I also would love to have a tent with a table and chairs in the middle of the backyard for entertaing. I plan of sometime setting up an in one of the rose gardens where I can do Reiki on anyone who wants it. I am studying to be a holistic practioner. I would love to have about 5 or more clients that would pay
$20.00 a week for as many Reiki sessions as they like. If anyone out there doesn't know what Reiki is I'll be glad to give a free demo. I live at 1412 Marlborough Road, and my e-mail is boyandgirlcats(a)yahoo.com. I hope to meet everyone soon. Timberley
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Subject: Gardening Digest, Vol 1, Issue 11
To: gardening(a)eastraleigh.org
Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 12:00 PM
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 00:08:54 -0400
From: SJF <sarah.farber(a)gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
To: Gardening <gardening(a)eastraleigh.org>
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Hey gang!
I am new to North Carolina gardening. I had a big garden in my
parents' backyard about 15 years ago where I grew lilacs, roses,
lilies (Asiatic type and hemerocallis) and penstemon and Jacob's
ladder, among other things. I'm really surprised I can remember
everything I had growing back there! Well, here I am, still a renter
15 years later and I can't put off gardening until I buy a home.
This year I'm working on creating some front perennial beds. I am
also thinking about starting a veggie garden out back using straw
bales to create a raised bed (and to give the baby vegetables a bit of
a buffer from my three rowdy dogs). I'm late to that particular game
so I'll probably head to the farmer's market for some starter plants.
I prefer to use organic gardening methods, I'm beginning to think even
a nuclear-type toxin could not eliminate the poison ivy that is
winding its way around the pine tree in my backyard. I didn't have
many problems in NJ with pests or disease -- there is a reason they
call that place the garden state - and I am keeping my fingers crossed
that the dirt here is also kind to me. I try to swap plants when I
can (I might have some spare irises soon) and to choose species that
spread rather than specimens that are higher maintenance. I have a
baby compost pile that I hope to get some good use out of this summer,
so your composting tips are most welcome. I have lots to learn and
hope to soon have lots to share as well!
Sarah Jessica ("SJ")
213 Dennis
------------------------------
Message: 2
Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 08:30:40 -0400
From: "Hope Rollins" <hrollins1(a)gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
To: "'Gardening'" <gardening(a)eastraleigh.org>
Message-ID: <F781826614764DF1B62237C365EECEB6@HopePC>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hi Sarah Jessica and others,
Good to see you on the list serve. Sounds like you have some great ideas.
I live in Oakwood. I have several raised beds. Had poor luck with even
tomatoes last year. Frequently, something got to them before I was able to
bring them in.
However, I am having great luck with lavender, herbs, knockout roses, and
perennials. Also, I have pond with 2 koi, 2 gold fish and recent purchased
3 bullfrog fish. I am looking forward to hearing about everyone's successes
and frustrations in the garden.
Hope Rollins
326 Oakwood Ave.
-----Original Message-----
From: gardening-bounces(a)eastraleigh.org
[mailto:gardening-bounces@eastraleigh.org] On Behalf Of SJF
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 12:09 AM
To: Gardening
Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
Hey gang!
I am new to North Carolina gardening. I had a big garden in my
parents' backyard about 15 years ago where I grew lilacs, roses,
lilies (Asiatic type and hemerocallis) and penstemon and Jacob's
ladder, among other things. I'm really surprised I can remember
everything I had growing back there! Well, here I am, still a renter
15 years later and I can't put off gardening until I buy a home.
This year I'm working on creating some front perennial beds. I am
also thinking about starting a veggie garden out back using straw
bales to create a raised bed (and to give the baby vegetables a bit of
a buffer from my three rowdy dogs). I'm late to that particular game
so I'll probably head to the farmer's market for some starter plants.
I prefer to use organic gardening methods, I'm beginning to think even
a nuclear-type toxin could not eliminate the poison ivy that is
winding its way around the pine tree in my backyard. I didn't have
many problems in NJ with pests or disease -- there is a reason they
call that place the garden state - and I am keeping my fingers crossed
that the dirt here is also kind to me. I try to swap plants when I
can (I might have some spare irises soon) and to choose species that
spread rather than specimens that are higher maintenance. I have a
baby compost pile that I hope to get some good use out of this summer,
so your composting tips are most welcome. I have lots to learn and
hope to soon have lots to share as well!
Sarah Jessica ("SJ")
213 Dennis
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 09:01:35 -0400
From: Michelle C <michellelcz(a)gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Gardening] Introductions?
To: Gardening <gardening(a)eastraleigh.org>
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This is fantastic! I am pleased to see so many shared interests and varied
experiences.
Recipes are always welcome! I'm not much of a cook but am trying to learn
(now that I have a kitchen with more than 2' of counter space.)
I hope to get some chickens in the future. (I figure I'd better get a handle
on general house and yard maintenance first.) And am also interested in
bees. I remember hearing that bee populations are so low, everyone who keeps
them helps.
I'm very interested in the urban permaculture movement - have been ever
since hearing Will Hooker give a talk about permaculture several years ago.
It's kind of what inspired me to actually get a house with a little yard
this time rather than another condo (used to live in the Cameron Village
Condos.)
I also have a tiny pond in the back with three goldfish. I know I still have
a lot to learn about maintaining it, too. After one of the fish was eaten
last fall, I've become more concerned about putting plants in there to give
them more places to hide.
And yes, I love watching the wild birds, too. I've found that the little
pond in the back is the greatest draw for them! So, I also have a few
feeders up and would like to give them a couple nesting sites with predator
guards in the future. I've seen bluebirds in the yard. I'm assuming it's
because fields aren't far away - between the athletic fields at St. Augs and
Oakwood Cemetery.
Thanks, everyone!
Michelle
714 Glascock
Hello!
I too am a pretty new gardener, though I'm on my third year of attempting
backyard vegetables. I also grow herbs and a few flowers and have started
window boxes with edible flowers this year.
I've had a lot of luck with tomatoes and am growing three varieties (one
heirloom) of large tomatoes and one cherry this year. Also, bell peppers,
onions, various lettuces, squash and zucchini (had good luck with these last
year), water melon, and strawberries.
I think I'm a pretty slack gardener--sort of just dug up the grass and put
some seeds in the ground. I've got a lot of weeds, but I sort of weirdly
enjoy going and plucking them out for about 30 minutes almost every day.
I recently saw these videos about a Ruth Stout, a gardener that I seem to be
sort of following in the footsteps of--entertaining stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt-KHUITId8
I'm interested in learning everything/getting some chicken droppings to keep
the compost moving, and sharing excess veggies.
Jennifer
704 Penn Rd
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> 3. Introductions (gray modlin)
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>
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>
> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 07:23:03 -0400
> From: Michelle C <michellelcz(a)gmail.com>
> Subject: [Gardening] Introductions?
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> Hello everyone,
>
> I am very excited about this list as I am completely new to gardening
> (moved
> here in the last year and this is the first yard I've had in my adult
> life).
>
>
> I imagine people here have different interests, expertise and skill levels
> and it might be fun to see the range of interests and expertise listed.
>
> Is your focus on vegetable gardening? Herbs? Water gardening? Roses? Shade
> gardening? Something else? How long have you been doing it?
>
> I'll start. I have absolutely no expertise as I've only been attempting to
> garden for less than a year and am still working on identifying what is
> already in the yard and figuring out how to care for it. ;) I have even had
> horrible luck with houseplants in the past so know there's going to be a
> huge learning curve for me.
>
> Still, I've managed to keep a few vegetable plants (lettuce, kale, spinach,
> snow peas) growing in some raised beds in the backyard this year.
>
> My primary interests are in organic, edible gardens and native plants. But,
> since a lot of plants already in my yard are non-native (and I am still
> very
> much a beginner) I'm hoping to learn pretty much anything at this point.
> I'd
> definitely be interested in a neighborhood garden tour (as mentioned in a
> previous thread.)
>
> Thanks,
> Michelle
> Glascock St
>
