Gardening August 2011

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by Jennifer Woody

What a bore the last week has been! I had been on the look out for these squash bugs that folks had discussed earlier, but didn't see any. Earlier this week a few of my plants started looking really droopy so I investigated and found frass near the base of the plants... Two plants are totally dead and gone--removed from the garden. Two more aren't looking so good. Anyway, I did some research online and found this great article about organic control of squash bugs and vine borers (they're different but control methods are similar). http://bit.ly/ju4fUH It isn't NC-specific, but the one article I found from NC extension basically said to put some poison on it. It's not promising that this will lead to some half-dead plans surviving, but I may try cutting into the stem of one to kill the borer...a last resort. Thought I'd share some things I learned about squash pests that may be helpful: 1) You probably will have them--either the bugs or the borers so start your system of control now for next year (see link above). I thought I was immune--big mistake! Also I learned the bugs can fly up to 1/2 mile so with all us gardeners around here, they'll be back! 2) They come out sometime in early May to Mid-June, so be on the look out right about then... And by "look out" I mean not just the bugs on the leaves, but the borers in the stems too! I found a Minnesota-based website that said late June, but I'd back that up earlier for us. Anyone have more info on the timing? 3) The bugs and borers usually have one life cycle, but perhaps two in some southern climates. So, possibly, you can replant your squash in July and they'll be safe for the season...or maybe not... Any advice? 4) Plant resistant varieties that were listed in a post earlier this year on this forum. At least I got two giant marrows out of the dead plants before they were taken down by the bores. This was of much interest to my fiance who is an Agatha Christie fan. Apparently Agatha writes about a Belgian man who retires to grow marrow and there is much discussion among her fan base about exactly what a marrow is. We ate one for lunch on Wednesday. Delicious! Bored on Penn Rd, Jennifer

13 years, 7 months

Fwd: [local-foods-action-plan] be on the lookout for this new pest

by Ginger Deason

FYI... There’s a new pest in town…**** ** ** The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an invasive pest from Asia that was first found in the U.S. in 1998 in Pennsylvania. Since then, BMSB populations have increased substantially and it has become a significant and destructive pest of vegetable and fruit crops in the mid-Atlantic region (Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania). The BMSB was first confirmed in North Carolina in 2010. Most of you are likely familiar with our native brown and green stink bugs but the brown marmorated stink bug has the potential to be MUCH more destructive than our native stink bugs. Not only do these pests cause significant agricultural damage but they also invade homes in the winter and are a nuisance to homeowners.** ** ** ** NC State University has a website with information on the BMSB: http://bit.ly/qoYQf7**** ** ** The website includes photos that will help growers identify this pest. Be on the lookout for the BMSB and please use the website to report a sighting if you find one at your home or farm or garden (you are asked to also send along a digital photo or specimen for confirmation). **** ** ** *** Chatham growers: Please let me know if you find this pest at your farm. I have only seen one, and that was found in my hotel room in Asheville back in March during the Organic Grower School! I would like to know if we have them in Chatham and I would like to see them in the field. They have a wide host range but seem to prefer sweet corn and peppers.**** ** ** Our NCSU Vegetable Entomology Specialist Dr. Mark Abney reports that BMSBs have been found on an organic farm in Orange County (on cut flowers), and some found in Wake County. They have not yet been found in high enough numbers to cause major damage, but we do want to monitor populations. Please take a look at the website to educate yourself and report any sightings.**** ** ** Debbie**** ** ** *Debbie Roos* *Agricultural Extension Agent * Chatham County Center**** North Carolina Cooperative Extension 919.542.8202 debbie_roos(a)ncsu.edu**** www.growingsmallfarms.org**** www.facebook.com/debbie.roos.nc**** www.twitter.com/GrowSmallFarms **** ** ** *All electronic mail messages in connection with State business which are sent to or received by this account are subject to the NC Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.*** ** ** ** ** __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6401 (20110822) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- 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 último árbol sea cortado, hasta que el último río sea contaminado, hasta que el último pescado sea atrapado; solo entonces nos daremos cuenta que el dinero no se puede comer. ~ profecia Indios Cree

14 years, 3 months

Free wood chips

by billdupre1551＠aol.com

We have a mountain of oak wood chips that we simply must get rid of. We are at 1413 Mordecai Drive; the chips are at the end of our driveway. Please come get all you want; if a vehicle is in the way, knock on the door and we'll be happy to move it. Special limited-time offer: If you have no way of transporting them, I have a small truck that I will help you load. I will deliver the chips to homes in the Oakwood and Mordecai neighborhoods. Thanks! Bill and Colleen DuPre billdupre1551(a)aol.com 919 800-0192

14 years, 3 months

Wake County Master Gardener contact information

by Jamie Bort

I have the following contact for them: mgardener(a)wakegov.com 919 250 1084 However, I have yet to receive a reply from e-mails I've sent. I called with a question today and confirmed that the e-mail address is correct. Has anyone received a reply by e-mail? Jamie

14 years, 3 months

Re: [Gardening] Gardening Digest, Vol 4, Issue 6

by Vanessa Ayarza

I have some roma tomatoes I would love to trade for peppers. the hotter the better. I have about 8 tomatoes. Vanessa 500 N. King Charles Rd. > From: gardening-request(a)eastraleigh.org > Subject: Gardening Digest, Vol 4, Issue 6 > To: gardening(a)eastraleigh.org > Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:01 -0400 > > Send Gardening mailing list submissions to > gardening(a)eastraleigh.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/gardening > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > gardening-request(a)eastraleigh.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > gardening-owner(a)eastraleigh.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Gardening digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. trade hot peppers for tomatoes (Damian Maddalena) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:30:19 -0400 > From: Damian Maddalena <damianmaddalena(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [Gardening] trade hot peppers for tomatoes > To: gardening(a)eastraleigh.org > Message-ID: <4E48062B.8060405(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > All: > > I've got a metric ton of hot peppers. My tomatoes have stopped > producing in any real quantity. I want to make some sauce tonight. > Anyone want to trade hot peppers for tomatoes? I've got many different > types. Some will melt your face off, others will tickle. > > -Damian > 219 Lafayette Rd. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Gardening mailing list > Gardening(a)eastraleigh.org > http://www.eastraleigh.org/mailman/listinfo/gardening > > > End of Gardening Digest, Vol 4, Issue 6 > ***************************************

14 years, 3 months

trade hot peppers for tomatoes

by Damian Maddalena

All: I've got a metric ton of hot peppers. My tomatoes have stopped producing in any real quantity. I want to make some sauce tonight. Anyone want to trade hot peppers for tomatoes? I've got many different types. Some will melt your face off, others will tickle. -Damian 219 Lafayette Rd.

14 years, 3 months

Flooded garden

by Mark Turner

It looks like Saturday's 3.5" of rain put a hurting on my garden. My daughter's cabbage is a victim, and my cucumber plants are hanging on by a thread. Anyone else have issues with the deluge we got? Cheers, Mark

14 years, 4 months

Anyone have dill to spare?

by Mark Turner

Hello, fellow gardeners! Our dill is just about tapped out for the season. As the Turner pickle factory needs dill, we would love to trade a few cukes (or pickles!) for some dill. Thanks! Mark 1108 Tonsler

14 years, 4 months

Fall Organic Gardening Classes

by Jennifer Woody

*Announcing Fall Organic Series* Earthwise Company is partnering with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (IFFS) to offer a fall workshop series that focuses on planning, planting, cultivating, harvesting, preparing and eating from a fall organic garden. This series is targeted at the beginning home gardener or small market farmer as well as the eater in all of us. Workshop topics include understanding organic practices and season extension, planning and garden layout, soil preparation and planting, irrigation and cultivation, weed, insect, disease and critter management, harvesting and post-harvest handling, and food preparation for great taste and super nutrition. These are hands-on workshops with both classroom and field time on the IFFS farm on Tryon Road in Raleigh. A workshop resource notebook and CD will be provided, along with a post-workshop lunch from the IFFS *Catering with a Cause *program. The final class will focus on why fresh produce is so good for you and will include harvest & preparation of a meal featuring local and organic food produced in conjunction with the workshops. * Workshops Date Time Location * Planning an Organic Fall Garden August 13 8am - 12pm IFFS Farm Planting an Organic Fall Garden August 27 8am - 12pm IFFS Farm Cultivating an Organic Fall Garden September 24 8am - 12pm IFFS Farm Eating from an Organic Fall Garden October 29 8am - 12pm IFFS Farm/Kitchen *$30 per person per workshop (includes lunch)* *Workshop Instructors* Tony Kleese - Earthwise Company Sun Butler - IFFS Farm Manager/Educator Katherine Andrew - IFFS Nutrition, Farms & Gardens Director Mitra Sticklen - IFFS Young Farmer Training Program Coordinator To register, contact Tony Kleese 919-622-5897 or tkleese(a)earthwiselife.com *These workshops are the first in the Living Arts Series coordinated by the Earthwise Company. Additional workshops are being organized for a Professional Development Series as well. More information is available at www.earthwiselife.com<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=68547686&msgid=855494&act=R46H&c=…> *

14 years, 4 months

Free Fall Gardening Workshop this Saturday

by Jennifer Woody

*Hi neighbors, thought this event may be of interest to some.* * * *It's put on in part by the Young Farmer Training program conducted by IFFS, which is really amazing--read about it if you're interested: http://www.foodshuttle.org/program/young-farmer-training-program * * * *HANDS IN THE DIRT-Fall Garden Workshop* *FREE Class by Inter-Faith Food Shuttle & Grow And Share* This class is a special joint production between the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and Grow And Share. Come learn about how to get your fall garden started. The class will be taught in part by the IFFS Young Farmer Training Program teen apprentices. *Participants will receive free seedlings, seeds, and other fall plants. * We hope each student will be able to take several plants to grow, and immediately make your foray into Fall gardening. IFFS Young Farmer Produce Stand will also be open for sales from 9-1pm that day. *Fall Gardening class details:* Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 10:00am *Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Farm* 4505 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC Contact Kay Whatley at kay(a)growandshare.org to register. Class is free. Donations to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle or Grow And Share are optional and appreciated. *Participant Seedlings: * A variety of plants are being started now for giveaway to students of this Fall Planting class. These plants like to be in the ground as soon as possible after class, so we hope you will allow time for planting once you return home for best results. • Calabrese Broccoli • Long Island Imp Brussels Sprouts • Blue Hubbard Squash • New England Sugar Pie Pumpkin • Snowball Cauliflower • Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage • Connecticut Field Pumpkin • Green Striped Cushaw Squash • Table Queen Bush Acorn Squash

14 years, 4 months

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