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11 Aug 2012
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Soaker Hoses and Straw for Moisture retention
Using soaker hoses and mulching with straw made a huge difference in how quickly the soil dried out. Particularly important for summer, 2012, as it was driest summer on record. Used approximately 1 +/- bale per section. 1/4 inch Soaker hose distributes approx 1 inch in 3 hours.Storms 32°C / 90°F -
11 Aug 2012
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The fewer twists and turns in the hose the better. Try to say out in rows as straight as possible. Avoid connecting multiple hoses if possible as it reduces flow. Clean out each hose with air compressor at beginning of year.Storms 32°C / 90°F -
11 Aug 2012
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Staked Tomatoes get bigger. Next year trim back to 1 or two main vines to tie to stake. Good for Beef Steaks. Consider Roma’s in cages. Beef steaks on stake. Romas firmer and good for cooking and salsa’s. Beef Steaks best for sandwiches and fresh eating. Consider going to 2 rows ...Storms 32°C / 90°F -
12 Jun 2012
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Bug Spray for Roses, Hollyhocks, peonies and Zinnias
Hollyhock Returned from 2011Sprayed bug spray for Roses on Knockout rose, Hollyhocks and Zinnias about a week or so ago. The Hollyhocks at the side of the house were too far gone and will likely die. But the ones at the garden and by the side garage started getting better immediately. Hollyhocks leaves were turning yellow...Cloudy 29°C / 84°F -
26 May 2012
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Preen on Zinnia's at the end of Z5, Z6, Z7
Lower Garden garden , Zinnia - Peppermint , Zinnia - Candy Mixed , and Zinnia - ChippendalePut preen on Zinnia’s at the end of Z5, Z6, Z7. Zinnia starts were about 1" tall — watch to see if they were too young to add preen.Cloudy 34°C / 93°F -
22 May 2012Peony - Sarah Bernhardt and Foundation Plantings garden
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Had 10 – 12 good blooms for cutting this year.Sunny 33°C / 91°F -
22 May 2012Peony - Kansas and Foundation Plantings garden
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Only one good bloom for cutting this year.Sunny 33°C / 91°F -
22 May 2012Peony - Hayden Place and Foundation Plantings garden
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No buds or flowers this year. Just folage.Sunny 33°C / 91°F -
22 May 2012Lavender and Lower Garden garden
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Cut back severely. Both plants seem to be coming back since the transplant.Sunny 33°C / 91°F -
22 May 2012Garlic - Elephant and Lower Garden garden
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4 of 6 planted are coming up.Sunny 33°C / 91°F
