Hey folks,
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?
Thanks!
Mark
1108 Tonsler
@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.
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> From: Mark Turner <jmarkturner(a)gmail.com>
> Subject: [Gardening] Zoysia grass?
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> Hey folks,
>
> 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?
>
> Thanks!
> Mark
> 1108 Tonsler
>
>
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>
> Message: 2
> 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
FYI.
Mark
On 05/30/2011 11:45 AM, TBean wrote:
> Nothing wrong with them....I just don't like how they look in my yard:)
> On the road in front of 721 Holden.
> Thanks!~
> Tanja
>
More information about this and other Wake County Master Gardener related
items found here:
https://www.facebook.com/wakemg?ref=ts
and here:
http://twitter.com/wakemg
<https://www.facebook.com/wakemg?ref=ts>- Jamie
On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 8:32 PM, Sharon O'Neill
<sharon.oneill(a)kasefang.com>wrote:
> In an effort to cut the county budget, the Wake County commissioners are
> considering eliminating the Horticultural agent position within the Wake
> County Cooperative Extension Service. This position’s salary is shared
> equally with NC State University and the cost to Wake County is about
> $22,000 annually. This is a critical position supporting and educating the
> green industry in Wake County (landscapers, nurserymen, farmers, home
> gardeners, etc.), which contributes roughly $250 million to our local
> economy.
>
>
>
> This budget cut would also eliminate the Wake County Master Gardener
> program, with which I volunteer. This decision really does impact the health
> of our community. The Horticultural Agent and Master Gardener volunteers
> educate the public on issues like water conservation, capturing storm water
> runoff to reduce pollution in our lakes and streams, preventing pollution by
> minimizing the use of pesticides and fertilizers, creating urban wildlife
> habitats, teaching people how to grow their own food, etc.
>
>
>
> Last year alone, Wake’s master gardener volunteers provided close to 10,000
> hours of service to Wake County gardeners. We staff successful gardening
> clinics; speak to school classes, garden and civic groups; provide technical
> support to community gardening efforts; staff a daily information desk for
> folks to call in for assistance; nurture future gardeners through the Junior
> master gardener program; provide horticultural therapy at nursing homes,
> assisted living facilities and other social service agencies; and we create
> and maintain several demonstration gardens throughout the county.
>
>
>
> Please consider signing the online petition to ask the Wake County
> commissioners to fund the horticultural agent position.
>
> http://www.petitiononline.com/wakeemg/petition.html
>
>
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
> Sharon O'Neill
>
> sharon(a)kasefang.com <sharon.oneill(a)kasefang.com>
>
>
>
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In an effort to cut the county budget, the Wake County commissioners are
considering eliminating the Horticultural agent position within the Wake
County Cooperative Extension Service. This position's salary is shared
equally with NC State University and the cost to Wake County is about
$22,000 annually. This is a critical position supporting and educating the
green industry in Wake County (landscapers, nurserymen, farmers, home
gardeners, etc.), which contributes roughly $250 million to our local
economy.
This budget cut would also eliminate the Wake County Master Gardener
program, with which I volunteer. This decision really does impact the health
of our community. The Horticultural Agent and Master Gardener volunteers
educate the public on issues like water conservation, capturing storm water
runoff to reduce pollution in our lakes and streams, preventing pollution by
minimizing the use of pesticides and fertilizers, creating urban wildlife
habitats, teaching people how to grow their own food, etc.
Last year alone, Wake's master gardener volunteers provided close to 10,000
hours of service to Wake County gardeners. We staff successful gardening
clinics; speak to school classes, garden and civic groups; provide technical
support to community gardening efforts; staff a daily information desk for
folks to call in for assistance; nurture future gardeners through the Junior
master gardener program; provide horticultural therapy at nursing homes,
assisted living facilities and other social service agencies; and we create
and maintain several demonstration gardens throughout the county.
Please consider signing the online petition to ask the Wake County
commissioners to fund the horticultural agent position.
http://www.petitiononline.com/wakeemg/petition.html
Thank you.
Sharon O'Neill
<mailto:sharon.oneill@kasefang.com> sharon(a)kasefang.com
FYI.
Mark
On 05/30/2011 01:59 PM, Damian Maddalena wrote:
> I've got several volunteer Malabar spinach plants. They are a climbing
> vine with edible leaves. I'll happily give them away but might also like
> to trade for seeds, seedlings or volunteers if you have anything around.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basella_alba
>
> -Damian
> 219 Lafayette Rd
>
I have 13 tomato cages, free for the taking on my front porch:
six 5' cages
six 4' cages
one 3' cage
Help yourselves!
Mark
1108 Tonsler
(off Bennett near Glascock)
395.5266 m
