tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5622952543096984504..comments2024-03-28T13:49:48.236+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Garden Myths?Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-92194230947543555602014-05-04T23:12:22.377+01:002014-05-04T23:12:22.377+01:00There is some evidence that marigolds work at keep...There is some evidence that marigolds work at keeping some bugs away, but most companion plantings don't work.<br /><br />Gardenmyths.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426525045722593211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-324063406637493382014-05-02T22:44:52.256+01:002014-05-02T22:44:52.256+01:00At my last location, i planted tomatoes and basil ...At my last location, i planted tomatoes and basil together. I always planted marigolds in every bed, too. Nasturiums are also known for deterring many destructive insects.<br /><br />At my current location, i've not had much success. Hugest slugs i've ever seen, and now that i have the boat, i find i want to play on the water. Still, i think i ought to put in a few tomato and pepper plants at least.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18147551518112397132014-05-01T04:32:14.715+01:002014-05-01T04:32:14.715+01:00Frustrating isn't it.Frustrating isn't it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35224692566631931722014-05-01T04:31:49.865+01:002014-05-01T04:31:49.865+01:00I think the 'Savon Noir' does the same job...I think the 'Savon Noir' does the same job. I awoke this morning thinking that I would rotovate my patch... but it's bloody raining again. I've got a backlog of stuff that needs to be planted out.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88154020425069479142014-04-30T20:42:29.024+01:002014-04-30T20:42:29.024+01:00At my old house deer, rabbits, slugs, cabbage whit...At my old house deer, rabbits, slugs, cabbage whites, many nameless insects and creatures thrived on my vegetables always culminating in their enjoyment at the point when I was so pleased and happy with my garden, they would invade. Now I have grass and trees and I am happy. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24586900834721709122014-04-30T16:40:24.811+01:002014-04-30T16:40:24.811+01:00My Dad told me to put some dish washing liquid in ...My Dad told me to put some dish washing liquid in some water in a spray bottle to get rid of aphids and it has always worked for me. Your garden is doing well. I am still waiting for a dry day to till the soil to plant. I also plant the marigolds.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435370349554811512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77602961802451108642014-04-30T15:15:52.752+01:002014-04-30T15:15:52.752+01:00I have not tried that yet, but it might be an opti...I have not tried that yet, but it might be an option. I think will look in to it. The blight is something that comes from the poplar trees. I have noticed that when the neighbor's trees are affected then my tomato plants get is as well. But other neighbors gardens down the street are affected as well. We also get way to much rain and that may contribute to the problem.Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-47599343777512666002014-04-30T15:15:17.911+01:002014-04-30T15:15:17.911+01:00Of course - if you forgive me for messing with you...Of course - if you forgive me for messing with your numbers. All in fun!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394558427981331885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-54405238918637576152014-04-30T15:08:10.360+01:002014-04-30T15:08:10.360+01:00In which case please forgive me for calling you a ...In which case please forgive me for calling you a b*s*a*d.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79869870989165163672014-04-30T15:05:39.036+01:002014-04-30T15:05:39.036+01:00That sounds like a nightmare. Is it any better if ...That sounds like a nightmare. Is it any better if you grow inside a Polytunnel?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91216085090611152182014-04-30T14:59:09.562+01:002014-04-30T14:59:09.562+01:00Our big problem over here in Maine is the Japanese...Our big problem over here in Maine is the Japanese beetle (Popilla Japonica). They go for anything even mildly aromatic and gobble it to shreds. Can't plant basil for it attracts them from miles around. Tobacco Hormworm (Manduca sexta) is a big problem as well. The make a mes of the tomato plants. Then we have all sorts of plant diseases and molds that ravage tomatoes and peppers every season and are impossible to stop. Tomatoes (fruit and leaves) are pockmarked with black cankers that rot before they ripen regardless of what you put on them to prevent it.Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-73116863561967436352014-04-30T14:48:50.218+01:002014-04-30T14:48:50.218+01:00Twas me - I was messing with you! ;)Twas me - I was messing with you! ;)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394558427981331885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-27662237655771542392014-04-30T14:35:09.798+01:002014-04-30T14:35:09.798+01:00No weeds is more important than an over-supply of ...No weeds is more important than an over-supply of veggies to me also, but it is interesting to see how and if it works. Tomatoes grow very well here too.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56993612228496456852014-04-30T13:32:38.500+01:002014-04-30T13:32:38.500+01:00Ha ha..... I see I'm back to 199 again. Which ...Ha ha..... I see I'm back to 199 again. Which bastard deserted me?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10477814469545451592014-04-30T13:01:51.091+01:002014-04-30T13:01:51.091+01:00We have no problems with our Tomato production her...We have no problems with our Tomato production here. I think our climate is almost perfect for them. But I sure could use a no-weed system!!!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45456668999263379582014-04-30T12:10:08.471+01:002014-04-30T12:10:08.471+01:00I have always put marigolds in my garden. Even if...I have always put marigolds in my garden. Even if they don't keep all the pests away, they do look pretty.<br /><br />I just installed red/orange film in my raised beds where I plant my tomatoes. It is advertised as keeping the ground warm, thus producing 50% more fruit. I used it last year and my neighbors were very happy to take all the extra tomatoes I had. I also did not have to do any weeding and that helped my aching back.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39629946732307702152014-04-30T11:46:19.325+01:002014-04-30T11:46:19.325+01:00Must be true as the allotment Mafia have told me t...Must be true as the allotment Mafia have told me this as well lol Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597069824333007603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35751894072872312182014-04-30T11:27:47.100+01:002014-04-30T11:27:47.100+01:00I think you may be my 200th follower, Welcome!I think you may be my 200th follower, Welcome!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-47579409346171912732014-04-30T11:27:00.731+01:002014-04-30T11:27:00.731+01:00In which case, I shall continue.In which case, I shall continue.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-46081608757601346732014-04-30T10:55:40.181+01:002014-04-30T10:55:40.181+01:00I tried spraying 'savon noir' on one part ...I tried spraying 'savon noir' on one part of a cimbing rose that was infested with aphids. I saw no difference until I looked closely a few days later - all the aphids on the 'savon noir' part were deceased! <br /><br />We also use a little when we are washing the dogs and their coats are shiny and healthy. syrahsuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696752759302952768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20197107338962822612014-04-30T10:55:15.112+01:002014-04-30T10:55:15.112+01:00The way you have planted the plants are good. They...The way you have planted the plants are good. They look very neat. There is enough distance between each plant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-54248629807290597242014-04-30T09:33:44.392+01:002014-04-30T09:33:44.392+01:00They're a pain. My father once a had a huge ne...They're a pain. My father once a had a huge new lawn laid with turf, and the devils destroyed it over night. It had to be totally re-laid.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19326998397356501472014-04-30T09:15:58.128+01:002014-04-30T09:15:58.128+01:00I will try your anti mole advice as I have a big m...I will try your anti mole advice as I have a big mole problem, trouble is its in my lawn, he waits till I have mown then he destroys my good work, by the end of summer my lawn looks like a bomb site.Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06742602571453447232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7177627320397665742014-04-30T09:11:32.908+01:002014-04-30T09:11:32.908+01:00Yup, I heard this too. Yup, I heard this too. Andi's English Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136573194920355678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58246723115335088912014-04-30T08:46:11.185+01:002014-04-30T08:46:11.185+01:00The thistle quote came via a wonderful 'old ti...The thistle quote came via a wonderful 'old timer' farmer in Shropshire. He said it had been his father's advice to him before buying land.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com