tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post6666970377054058790..comments2024-03-28T01:32:46.604-04:00Comments on 66 Square Feet (Plus): DisarrayMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-5116657521184987292011-06-14T17:08:44.509-04:002011-06-14T17:08:44.509-04:00Wow. I was wondering where our early summer went. ...Wow. I was wondering where our early summer went. Looks like it decided to take a vacation to NY.<br /><br />We're just BARELY getting the first sweet peas and strawberries this week.Tzipporahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807511259582331073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-90870565023311990142011-06-14T01:12:43.032-04:002011-06-14T01:12:43.032-04:00I am seriously loving your disarray!I am seriously loving your disarray!Edwinahttp://mymezzaluna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-65027899338436236882011-06-13T17:59:02.319-04:002011-06-13T17:59:02.319-04:00hmm. Vegetables not growing. All kinds of possible...hmm. Vegetables not growing. All kinds of possible reasons. BUT, you needed proof the miracle grow was no good, and now you got it. But hardly would it be you, unless you did all the wrong things, which is unlikely. Sometimes it's just <i>conditions</i>.<br /><br />Was it the kind of potting soil with fertilizer incorporated?Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554893883207752597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-43810389539732509072011-06-13T16:21:07.585-04:002011-06-13T16:21:07.585-04:00About the milk spray - yes, it is effective, but y...About the milk spray - yes, it is effective, but you will need to continue once started.I believe Poulsens, the Danish breeders(of roses) trialled it quite a while ago.It worked for my Mme Oger, which hated the summer heat.For good measure I also sprayed Reine des Violettes which was nearby. <br />And if your potting mix had "chunks of bark" that may be your culprit. Especially if pine bark. "Raw" bark can exude something which inhibits growth.<br /><br />And, please tell, what is the Beady Sheep doing? Not stealing your G&T I hope!dinahmowhttp://moreidlethoughts.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-11444078881435158512011-06-13T12:56:08.899-04:002011-06-13T12:56:08.899-04:00Hi Rachelle - I have read about the milk, yes! I ...Hi Rachelle - I have read about the milk, yes! I must ask Sarah about the milk mix - she's the rosarian at the BBG. I know they have the abandoned the Cornell mix. I'm OK using Neem oil, but yes, if milk works, I'm all for it. <br /><br />Mal - is jy op Facebook onder nog 'n pseudonaam? Ja, I can't help thinking Bromide, either! Thanks for the chutney masterclass. Next time...Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086277483606295046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-66951188548058973752011-06-13T11:26:58.155-04:002011-06-13T11:26:58.155-04:00"Bring out the Bonide"...you know I read..."Bring out the Bonide"...you know I read that sentence as 'Bromide" and wondered what the Frenchy had done to warrant such punishment!!<br />Also wanted to say about the boerewors,that if you have a spicy wors,which has been cooked on a braai then Mrs Balls peach chutney is a great counter point taste.Mal Contenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14412687641086655011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-87942492934253968992011-06-13T10:34:15.219-04:002011-06-13T10:34:15.219-04:00There was a study of all the major commercial fung...There was a study of all the major commercial fungicides (blackspot cures), plus every natural remedy ever spouted by your great-grandmother, Jerry Baker, or Aunt Maude, done by the University of MN a couple years back. The winner for blackspot control, by a significant amount: 2% milk and water mixture (1:1). I wish this would get more play. Obviously the Dairy Board of WI has not heard and the "Happy Cows" in CA could care less.Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275379577689130061noreply@blogger.com