@Damien I'm all ears about any and all water knowledge you'd like to share.
And to Mark and all contributors: I love this list! It's helpful AND
enjoyable to read.
On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 10:47 PM, <gardening-request(a)eastraleigh.org> wrote:
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> From: Mark Turner <jmarkturner(a)gmail.com>
> Subject: [Gardening] Zoysia grass?
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> Hey folks,
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> This may be a little off topic, but with the heat wave we're having I've
> been watching my lawn and those of my neighbors withering in the heat. A
> neighbor down the street just had zoysia put in and it's looking great
> (albeit they've been watering it...).
>
> Does anyone here have experience with zoysia? If so, how do you like it
> and where'd you get it? Did you go with plugs or sod?
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> Thanks!
> Mark
> 1108 Tonsler
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> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 13:41:46 -0400
> From: Ryan Parker <kennethryanparker(a)gmail.com>
> Subject: [Gardening] How's Your Garden?
> To: gardening(a)eastraleigh.org
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> Now that we are into the dog days of early June(?), I was wondering how
> everyone's plants are holding up.
>
> I harvested my first cucumber (burpless) yesterday and quickly made it an
> addition to my salad.
> Bush beans are ready for picking.
> Tomatoes are surprisingly slow to produce but the basil is looking good.
> Cantaloupe vines with flowers are reaching out of the beds and I am
> probably
> going to have more than enough for ten families this summer. Will trade for
> yellow squash when they are ready.
> Sweet banana peppers are starting to show and Jalapeno are close behind.
>
> I am only watering every other day for 3-5 minutes from the sprinklers.
>
> Hope yours is hanging in the heat.
>
> Thanks.
> Ryan
> Drew St.
>
I have received e-mails from a few people already. The trees have found a
home.
If you are still interested in receiving a few trees then it is my
understanding that the program is funded through a grant and that there are
still more trees to give away. Also, they will not resume handing them out
until October. However it is a good idea to act on it now. You can call the
department at 966-4115.
I was not eligible for trees because of the lack of growing space in our
front lawn. However I spoke with Zach at 996-4868. He came out and verified
that if I removed two dying trees then that would open up space and would
make us eligible for two trees - to be delivered in October.
- Jamie
On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 4:50 PM, Jamie Bort <jamiebort(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> I have two trees that were donated to a neighbor of mine through the NeighborWoods
> Program<http://www.raleighnc.gov/arts/content/PRecParks/Articles/NeighborWoodsProgr…>(
> http://www.raleighnc.gov/arts/content/PRecParks/Articles/NeighborWoodsProgr…
> )
>
> I have been watering them for over two weeks now. They were being
> neglected. I eventually brought them to my house to make it easier to watch
> over them. I also left a note on the door informing my neighbor that I had
> them and were taking care of them. To the best of my knowledge my neighbor
> has not been home since I left the note well over a week ago. In fact I am
> wondering if they even requested the trees in the first place
>
> I am tired of watering them indefinitely. If you are interested in one or
> both trees please e-mail me off list. They'll go to the first person to pick
> them up. Thank you very much.
>
> Jamie
>
FYI.
Mark
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [Belvidere-Woodcrest] two potted trees to a good home
Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2011 16:50:38 -0400
From: Jamie Bort <jamiebort(a)gmail.com>
To: Belvidere Park-Woodcrest Listserve <bpw(a)eastraleigh.org>
I have two trees that were donated to a neighbor of mine through the
NeighborWoods
Program<http://www.raleighnc.gov/arts/content/PRecParks/Articles/NeighborWoodsProgr…>(
http://www.raleighnc.gov/arts/content/PRecParks/Articles/NeighborWoodsProgr…
)
I have been watering them for over two weeks now. They were being neglected.
I eventually brought them to my house to make it easier to watch over them.
I also left a note on the door informing my neighbor that I had them and
were taking care of them. To the best of my knowledge my neighbor has not
been home since I left the note well over a week ago. In fact I am wondering
if they even requested the trees in the first place
I am tired of watering them indefinitely. If you are interested in one or
both trees please e-mail me off list. They'll go to the first person to pick
them up. Thank you very much.
Jamie
