> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 10:20 PM
> Subject: Re: Columbine and Lilac in Zone 9
>
> > If your question has not already been answered for you, may I ask what
> area you are
> > referring to as Zone 9? I am more accustomed to Sunsets climate zones,
> which are
> > numbered differently from the USDA's. Knowing where you are will better
> help me to
> > answer the question. Thank you!
> > Sue Bass
> > Master Gardener
> >
> > jcp.provo@mindspring.com wrote:
> >
> > > arid_gardener
> > > hi!
> > > would like to know if i can plant colombines in zone 9 and if i can,
> when should i.
> > > also, any way i can grow lilacs in zone 9??
> > > thanx!!
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
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> > > Arid_gardener@Ag.Arizona.Edu
> > > http://Ag.Arizona.Edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener
> > > Archives -
> > Hi!
> I live in Glendale arizona. My zip is 85301. I hope that helps.
> Thanx! julie provo
From RodMcQ6@aol.com Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:30:25 EST
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:30:25 EST
From: RodMcQ6@aol.com RodMcQ6@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Turf fertilizer that is safe for dogs
Most fertilizers if watered in well immediately after application should be
ok for dogs. If you want an organic turf fertilizer, Hickmans sells one made
from chicken manure. I'm sure that there must be others out there.
Good luck. Rod
From slmcclan@theremc.com Mon, 6 Mar 2000 15:22:55 -0700 (MST)
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 15:22:55 -0700 (MST)
From: slmcclan@theremc.com slmcclan@theremc.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
How can I get starts or bulbs of you plants? Please give me information.
Thanks
From rachlynn17@hotmail.com Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:20:36 -0700 (MST)
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:20:36 -0700 (MST)
From: rachlynn17@hotmail.com rachlynn17@hotmail.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
I need to know if Plants help reduce second-hand smoke?
From VLMPurdue78@aol.com Tue, 7 Mar 2000 12:07:36 EST
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 12:07:36 EST
From: VLMPurdue78@aol.com VLMPurdue78@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
In a message dated 3/5/00 8:40:18 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
tom.sharp@asu.edu writes:
<< arid_gardener
I have a Palo Brea tree in my desert landscape that appears to be under
attack by woodpeckers. The tree has been in our landscape for two years and
is now about ten feet tall. The symptoms are holes in the bark that are
oozing sap and forming large amber-like deposits on the trunk and limbs.
There are also numerous patches (1 square inch) of bare wood where the bark
has been removed. I have seen woodpeckers on the tree pecking away so I have
attributed the damage to them. There is no sign of insects or other
parasites that the birds may be feeding on. My questions are: Is the damage
likely to be from the woodpeckers? If it is, what is the most effective way
to protect the tree from further damage? Is this problem serious enough to
threaten the life of the tree? Thanks for your suggestions.
best regards
Tom Sharp
>>
I do not know if anyone has yet responded to Mr. Sharp's question of 3/5, so
I will offer some information.
Palo brea or Cercidium praecox is generally a wonderful xeriscape tree. The
fact that woodpeckers are pecking at the tree indicates that the birds might
be searching for bugs more so than chiseling away at the bark for something
to do. Pests/bugs would invade diseased trees more so than healthy trees
leading you to think of an
underlying condition.
The oozing sap deposits throughout the limbs and trunk area could indicate a
type of bacterial "wetwood" problem that begins with chronic bleeding of sap.
This sap would eventually discolor and smell foul due to the bacteria
causing the problem inside the sapwood and heartwood areas of the tree.
Usually this type of infection is found in ash, elm, and mesquite trees.
The other problem could also be a type of wood rot or decay caused by a
fungus inside the woody tissue of the tree. This type of problem progresses
slowly and would not usually manifest itself so quickly as you have described.
A third consideration would be a palo verde beetle that throughout its life
cycle (grub to beetle), lives in the ground and eats roots. The beetles
eventually emerge and leave telltale holes in the ground around the tree.
Once again, this is a secondary problem to the real underlying cause.
Another pest, like a borer (again grub-beetle lifecycle) could be responsible
for the damage. Further inspection of these holes in your tree would show
signs of grubs (the birds are after) and tunnels beneath the bark.
All of these symptoms and causes have no chemical control. Generally, it is
physical removal of infected wood. The beetles and borers can be treated in
certain circumstances, but further identification is necessary and beyond my
realm.
Please ask for further assistance and advice in treating your palo verde
tree.
Hopefully, I have helped you out with this information.
Val Meyers
ACNP with the ANA
From JeanSciFi@aol.com Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:18:14 EST
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:18:14 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] time to trim
Hello,
The following information is taken from Pruning, Planting and Care by Eric A.
Johnson.
1. Silvery Cassia (Cassia phyllodinea) Prune when flowering is complete
in late winter early spring while weather is cool.
2. Brittle Bush (Encelia farinosa) Prune after flowering ends in the
late spring, trim tall flower stems down to leaves. If plant becomes too
vigorous thin out at least 1/3 before heat arrives.
3. Ruellia species Prune prior to end of winter, cut off old growth to
about 6 inches but it mentions Baja ruellia need minimal pruning unless it
has frost damage. If you see damage just remove that which is damaged.
4. Fairy Duster (Calliandra californica) Baja Fairy Duster Prune in late
spring fro rapid recovery. Avoid pruning in hot weather. Reduce by no more
than 20 % at one time.
Hope this helps. I have no idea where pv might be located but guess it
doesn't matter for pruning times for these plants.
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction, AZ
R2BESHON@aol.com writes:
To: arid_gardener@Ag.Arizona.Edu
arid_gardener
please advise me when is the best time to trim back the following:
silvery cassia
brittlebush
fairy duster
baja ruellia
i want to trim them b4 they start to bloom. thank you. i live in pv.
>>
From JeanSciFi@aol.com Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:18:19 EST
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:18:19 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Citrus Tree
Hello,
It sounds like you have a so called cocktail tree that has oranges and lemons
growing on the same tree. If this is true it appears the lemons, which grow
more vigorously then oranges, is taking over. Sometimes when we prune a tree
of this sort we accidentally prune out one of the fruits that have be grafted
onto the tree.
Pollination does not change an existing tree, that is change it from an
orange to a lemon tree. If the pollen is capable of fertilizing the orange
tree the change would appear in the off spring (that is in the new seed) not
in the existing tree.
If you still have some of the orange graft I'd try to encourage its growth
and perhaps prune out some of the lemon graph but you really need to ask this
of someone more knowledgeable. You might try someplace like Greenfield
Citrus Farm.
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction, AZ
In a message dated 3/3/00 7:43:32 AM Pacific Standard Time, Aaaorvca@aol.com
writes:
<< Subj: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Date: 3/3/00 7:43:32 AM Pacific Standard Time
From: Aaaorvca@aol.com
Sender: arid_gardener-admin@Ag.Arizona.Edu
To: arid_gardener@Ag.Arizona.Edu
arid_gardener
I have a orange tree that used to give me oranges, but over the years, they
have been polinated by the bees from the lemon tree. Looks like they will
eventually be all lemon. Now I'm getting more lemons than I want. What can I
do to get my oranges back?
IF ANYTHING!
From JeanSciFi@aol.com Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:18:17 EST
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:18:17 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Ocotillo planting time
Hello,
Best to plant this shrub (its not a cactus) in the fall when temperatures are
cooler and the Ocotillo flat-headed larvae borers are not active.
Remember this plants does not produce root hairs, so they take a long time to
establish after bare-root planting. If any roots are broken or frayed at
transplanting, make clean cuts to remove damaged portion. Dust roots with
sulfur prior to planting to prevent root rot. Do not mulch or fertilize
plants. Provide with well draining soil and avoid garden locations where
plants receive excess moisture. If watering with drip irrigation place
emitters at least 2 feet from base of plant.
Information taken from a book called Pruning, Planting and Care by Eric A.
Johnson.
Most nurseries carry Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens). I'd just shop around
for the best specimen and price.
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction,AZ
In a message dated 3/5/00 7:39:22 AM Pacific Standard Time,
eighttracker@hotmail.com writes:
<< Subj: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Date: 3/5/00 7:39:22 AM Pacific Standard Time
From: eighttracker@hotmail.com
Sender: arid_gardener-admin@Ag.Arizona.Edu
To: arid_gardener@Ag.Arizona.Edu
arid_gardener
Where is agood place close to Mesa to buy ocotillos? Best time to transplant?
>>
From JeanSciFi@aol.com Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:18:16 EST
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:18:16 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Request for clarification
Hello,
Could you be more specific, I'm not sure what a "you" plant is? A nursery
near you might be a start to look for bulbs or young plants.
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction, AS
In a message dated 3/6/00 3:00:10 PM Pacific Standard Time,
slmcclan@theremc.com writes:
<< Subj: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Date: 3/6/00 3:00:10 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: slmcclan@theremc.com
Sender: arid_gardener-admin@Ag.Arizona.Edu
To: arid_gardener@Ag.Arizona.Edu
arid_gardener
How can I get starts or bulbs of you plants? Please give me information.
Thanks
>>
From JeanSciFi@aol.com Tue, 7 Mar 2000 15:19:16 EST
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 15:19:16 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Zone 9
Hi Sue,
Zone 9 is from the U. S. Department of Agriculture Map. That is the
designation for the valley. (20-30 degree average low temperature). There
is an article written by a gentleman who tried to tie together all the
different zone designated for the valley. If I get a chance I'll try to look
over the archives to find it for you. It is a confusing issue.
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction, AZ
In a message dated 3/2/00 9:16:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, sjbass@uswest.net
writes:
<< Subj: [AG] Re: Columbine and Lilac in Zone 9
Date: 3/2/00 9:16:31 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: sjbass@uswest.net (Sue Bass)
Sender: arid_gardener-admin@Ag.Arizona.Edu
To: jcp.provo@mindspring.com
CC: arid_gardener@Ag.Arizona.Edu
arid_gardener
If your question has not already been answered for you, may I ask what area
you are
referring to as Zone 9? I am more accustomed to Sunsets climate zones,
which are
numbered differently from the USDA's. Knowing where you are will better
help me to
answer the question. Thank you!
Sue Bass
Master Gardener
jcp.provo@mindspring.com wrote:
> arid_gardener
> hi!
> would like to know if i can plant colombines in zone 9 and if i can, when
should i.
> also, any way i can grow lilacs in zone 9??
> thanx!!
>
> _______________________________________________
>>
From dlhead@apollogrp.edu Tue, 7 Mar 2000 12:54:07 -0700 (MST)
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 12:54:07 -0700 (MST)
From: dlhead@apollogrp.edu dlhead@apollogrp.edu
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
I have a chineese bamboo tree that I had in a small pot in my office. Somehow it flurished and then The bottom to middle went tan from green and had shriveled. I don't know why, so I cut the healthy top portions, added more soil to the pot and transplanted them into the pot. I would like to know how often I should water it from my fish bowl (which I clean once a week, I was told dirty fish water is healthy for plant)? I'm not sure how long it would take to know if transplant took root and what are the signs to look for in successful transplanting. Thank you for your help.
From ikey66@hotmail.com Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:43:50 -0700 (MST)
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:43:50 -0700 (MST)
From: ikey66@hotmail.com ikey66@hotmail.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
I would like to know how an asperagus fern grows. Is it from roots ,seed, spores,cuttings,I would like to have the fern all around the yard , as it seems to handel the heat here in pinal county, as well as the cold , in the winter. Thank you very much. A az native
From dlhead@apollogrp.edu Tue, 7 Mar 2000 12:54:42 -0700 (MST)
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 12:54:42 -0700 (MST)
From: dlhead@apollogrp.edu dlhead@apollogrp.edu
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
I have a chineese bamboo tree that I had in a small pot in my office. Somehow it flurished and then the bottom to middle went tan from green and had shriveled. I don't know why, so I cut the healthy top portions, added more soil to the pot and transplanted them into the pot. I would like to know how often I should water it from my fish bowl (which I clean once a week, I was told dirty fish water is healthy for plant)? I'm not sure how long it would take to know if transplant took root and what are the signs to look for in successful transplanting. Thank you for your help.
From laguy2@primenet.com Tue, 07 Mar 2000 19:47:13 -0700
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 19:47:13 -0700
From: Linda A. Guy laguy2@primenet.com
Subject: [AG] Waterwise Gardening and Landscape Festival
Hopefully one of our server managers responded to you, but if not, my
understanding of the protocol is that any 'incoming' message from someone
who is not a member of the server is cleared by one of them before being
posted. We regularly feature local festivals, and I'd like to think yours
would not be the exception.
Linda Guy
Master Gardener
Paul & Barb Bourscheidt wrote:
> arid_gardener
> Is this the correct e-mail address to send a notice of our festival? It
> is sponsored by the "High Country Xeriscape Council of Arizona" in
> cooperation with the Town of Payson, and many local businesses and
> agencies. Master gardeners are an integral part of the volunteer staff,
> and several extension agents will be participating.
> Thank you for your reply
>
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From laguy2@primenet.com Tue, 07 Mar 2000 19:59:53 -0700
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 19:59:53 -0700
From: Linda A. Guy laguy2@primenet.com
Subject: [AG] Mulberry Trees
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We have a publication dedicated to mulberry decline(MC31). I'm sorry to
tell you that yours have probably reached their limit. The good news is
that yours went perhaps double the expected lifetime, according to this
publication. Mulberry decline shows sparse foliage, and what tender new
growth arises, is exposed to sunburn, as is the bark. At this point they
are also very susceptible to sooty canker, a fungal diseasse that looks
like a black mold. It would be a secondary condition on a vigorous
specimen, which you do not have. Recovery of trees in conditions such
as you have described is rare.
Sometimes you can find a copy of this publication in the reference
section of your local public library. If not, instructions for ordering
it are at
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/pubs/pubs.htm#Disease
Refer back to the top of this page.
It looks like it is time to have the trees removed and replaced. Do so
soon, as trees prefer being established several months before the
summer's blast. If you want another opinion, you can retain the services
of an arborist. Check out that piece of our website at
http://www2.champaign.isa-arbor.com/arborists/arborist.html
Linda Guy
Master Gardener
Mary Lippold wrote:
>
>
> Hello -
>
> I have 3 Mulberry Trees which are getting quite old. I think they are
> almost 30 - 35 years old. One of them is diseased and not producing
> new growth this year. I've had it trimmed back and now it looks like
> the other two trees are infected also. First they lose bark and look
> moldy, the branches and leaves dry up, then the bugs get to them. Is
> there anything I can do at this point to try and save them or is it
> too late?
>
> Thank you for your help - Mary Ellen
>
> ---
> Mary Ellen Lippold
> ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
> Department of Psychology
> Tempe, AZ 85287-1104
> (480) 727-6126 - (480) 727-6176 Fax
> RIPL Team
> The bedrock of mathematics is the proof -- the logical argument that
> something is or is not true. But often there are many ways to prove
> the same thing, and mathematicians tend to choose what they see as the
> most "beautiful" solution. . . Debra Byrd for "Earth & Sky"
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We have a publication dedicated to mulberry decline(MC31). I'm sorry to
tell you that yours have probably reached their limit. The good news is
that yours went perhaps double the expected lifetime, according to
this publication. Mulberry decline shows sparse foliage, and what tender
new growth arises, is exposed to sunburn, as is the bark. At this point
they are also very susceptible to sooty canker, a fungal diseasse that
looks like a black mold. It would be a secondary condition on a vigorous
specimen, which you do not have. Recovery of trees in conditions
such as you have described is rare.
Sometimes you can find a copy of this publication in the reference section
of your local public library. If not, instructions for ordering it are
at
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/pubs/pubs.htm#Disease
Refer back to the top of this page.
It looks like it is time to have the trees removed and replaced. Do
so soon, as trees prefer being established several months before the summer's
blast. If you want another opinion, you can retain the services of an arborist.
Check out that piece of our website at
http://www2.champaign.isa-arbor.com/arborists/arborist.html
Linda Guy
Master Gardener
Mary Lippold wrote:
Hello -
I have 3 Mulberry Trees which are getting
quite old. I think they are almost 30 - 35 years old. One of
them is diseased and not producing new growth this year. I've had
it trimmed back and now it looks like the other two trees are infected
also. First they lose bark and look moldy, the branches and leaves
dry up, then the bugs get to them. Is there anything I can do at
this point to try and save them or is it too late?
Thank you for your help - Mary Ellen
---
Mary Ellen Lippold
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Psychology
Tempe, AZ 85287-1104
(480) 727-6126 - (480) 727-6176
Fax
RIPL Team
The bedrock of mathematics
is the proof -- the logical argument that something is or is not true.
But often there are many ways to prove the same thing, and mathematicians
tend to choose what they see as the most "beautiful" solution. . . Debra
Byrd for "Earth & Sky"
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From laguy2@primenet.com Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:10:27 -0700
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:10:27 -0700
From: Linda A. Guy laguy2@primenet.com
Subject: [AG] Citrus Disease(s)
Mr. Heselton,
In the interest of time, I am simply sending you a copy of input I received from
one of our extension agents who handles commercial citrus growers.
"From the description, it sounds like it could be multiple problems. First, I
would look at the possibility of Phytophthora root rot. This would cause the
abnormal leaf loss. The soil can be tested for this. Unfortunately, the cure
is very expensive, but it is doable. For an underlying reason, I would look at
poor soil drainage. Ask the homeowner about the soil type, and if drainage is a
problem. Waterlogged soils are prone to Phytophthora, and roots that do not
receive adequate soil aeration often show nutrient deficiencies. Also, look
for rotting and gum deposits on the trunk just below the soil level."
"The pale leaf symptoms are likely to be iron deficiency, which would be
exacerbated by the waterlogged soils. It may also be that the grey water has
not helped. Sometimes grey water can have chlorides, which may lead to the leaf
tip browning noted. This also would be exacerbated by the waterlogged soil. "
We have a diagnostic group that meets weekly at the Maricopa County Extension
Office, 4341 E. Broadway Road Phoenix, AZ 85040. If convenient for you, you
could drop off samples of the tree to be examined. For information on soil
testing, see our site at
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/general/soiltest.htm
Good luck to you.
Linda Guy
Master Gardener
GARY HESELTON wrote:
> No I hadn't. I was thinking of using some Ironite to see if that helps.
> The new leaves come out green but soon become very pale almost white? Any
> ideas?
> Thanks,
> Irene Heselton
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Linda A. Guy
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 7:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
>
> > Did you ever receive a reply from us?
> >
> > L. Guy
> >
> > heseig@msn.com wrote:
> >
> > > arid_gardener
> > > Help!! This is the 2nd year our cirus trees
> > > lemon,orange& grapefruit have had their leaves turn yellow right from
> early stage ( almost speckled looking) then thetips turn brown and then fall
> off. fruit is sparse but still on the limbs. Ar first we thought it was
> because of not enough water but we changed to more and that didn't help. We
> thought maybe because we didn't fertilize but that didn't help. The people
> we lived here before had their gray water from the washing machine going to
> the trees do you think that helped or hurt the trees? We get new leaves and
> blossoms but when fall/winter comes the trees are barren of leaves. 1 young
> tree has not been affected!! Any suggestions? Thanks
> > >
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From laguy2@primenet.com Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:29:21 -0700
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:29:21 -0700
From: Linda A. Guy laguy2@primenet.com
Subject: [AG] Purchasing Ocotillos
Why don't you plan on attending the Desert Botanical Garden's Spring sale,
details at
http://www.dbg.org/3/plantsale.html
Not only will you find your plant, but sound advice; it's quite an event!
Linda Guy
Master Gardener
eighttracker@hotmail.com wrote:
> arid_gardener
> Where is agood place close to Mesa to buy ocotillos? Best time to transplant?
>
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From algee@netzero.net Tue, 7 Mar 2000 19:56:42 -0700 (MST)
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 19:56:42 -0700 (MST)
From: algee@netzero.net algee@netzero.net
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
is there a chemical i can spray at the base and close to oleanders to kill bermuda grass without harming the shrub?
From laguy2@primenet.com Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:45:22 -0700
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:45:22 -0700
From: Linda A. Guy laguy2@primenet.com
Subject: [AG] Growing Basil
Not fussy about enriched soil, but must have good drainage. Doesn't need as much water as other summer vegetables/herbs once established.
Full sun. Pinch flower buds to retain better taste/larger leaves on stalk. Does best if planted earlier in spring to really get roots
established before the summer's heat comes.
It sounds to me that you may have overwatered and underestimated its need for heat/sun.
Good luck
Linda Guy
Master Gardener
fscapellit@mindspring.com wrote:
> arid_gardener
> I have problems growing basil. They always wilt and die on me. I need to know soil, location (east, west,etc)food, temp., sun or no.
>
> I was told it can grow all summer long outdoors. Correct?
>
> Thank you very much.
>
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From laguy2@primenet.com Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:47:53 -0700
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:47:53 -0700
From: Linda A. Guy laguy2@primenet.com
Subject: [AG] Rose Care
You can follow our monthly Timely Tips, which has a section on roses, to
optimize your care practices. Fertilization should have started mid-February
with a granular type fertilizer. Most nurseries can help with this.
Linda Guy
Master Gardener
barn@primenet.com wrote:
> arid_gardener
> When is it time to fertilize roses and what kind of fertilizer should I use?
>
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From laguy2@primenet.com Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:48:40 -0700
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 20:48:40 -0700
From: Linda A. Guy laguy2@primenet.com
Subject: [AG] Rose Care
I meant to add a hyperlink to the relevant section on our website. It is
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/feb.htm
You can follow our monthly Timely Tips, which has a section on roses, to
optimize your care practices. Fertilization should have started
mid-February
with a granular type fertilizer. Most nurseries can help with this.
Linda Guy
Master Gardener
barn@primenet.com wrote:
> arid_gardener
> When is it time to fertilize roses and what kind of fertilizer should I use?
>
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From JeanSciFi@aol.com Wed, 8 Mar 2000 09:55:44 EST
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 09:55:44 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Citris Espalier
Hi,
I dropped an e-mail to Greenwood Citrus Nursery with your question. In their
reply they stated that Lemon and Lime varieties work well growing as an
espalier. "Their growth patterns' branching allows you to maintain the
foliage along the trellis. You can grow a "wall" of citrus decorating a side
of your house, and or provide protection for an area, and enjoy the fruit and
blossoms of the lemon simultaneously."
You might like to visit their website. The address I used was
WWW.GreenfieldCitrus.com/index.htm
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction, AZ
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arid_gardener
Can you espalier citrus trees? Good fruit production is not a concern, just
survivability while being trained in this way. If so, which types of citrus
look or do better?
>>
From JeanSciFi@aol.com Wed, 8 Mar 2000 10:02:46 EST
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 10:02:46 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Citrus Espalier
Hi,
I dropped an e-mail to Greenwood Citrus Nursery with your question. In their
reply they stated that Lemon and Lime varieties work well growing as an
espalier. "Their growth patterns' branching allows you to maintain the
foliage along the trellis. You can grow a "wall" of citrus decorating a side
of your house, and or provide protection for an area, and enjoy the fruit and
blossoms of the lemon simultaneously."
You might like to visit their website. The address I used was
WWW.GreenfieldCitrus.com/index.htm
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction, AZ
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arid_gardener
Can you espalier citrus trees? Good fruit production is not a concern, just
survivability while being trained in this way. If so, which types of citrus
look or do better?
>>
From MCCABE_SERVICES@YAHOO.COM Wed, 8 Mar 2000 14:35:10 -0700 (MST)
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 14:35:10 -0700 (MST)
From: MCCABE_SERVICES@YAHOO.COM MCCABE_SERVICES@YAHOO.COM
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
I NEED TO KNOW THE ANNUAL TIMES TO FERTILIZE
CITRUS TREES IN THE PHX AREA.
ALSO WHAT KIND OF FERTILIZER SHOULD I USE
FOR MIXED TYPE GRASSES AND
HOW OFTEN PER YEAR.
THESE THINGS ARE TO HELP ME TO BETTER SERVE
MY FLOOD IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS.
ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFUL.
THANK YOU.
SCOTT MCCABE.
From dolsontree@hotmail.com Wed, 8 Mar 2000 22:01:51 -0700
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 22:01:51 -0700
From: don olson dolsontree@hotmail.com
Subject: [AG] killing bermuda grass in oleander
there is a product called fusilade,or any product with a chemical called
fusilflop in it . home depot,ace hardware or similar places would have
something for you. :-) TTFN
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> is there a chemical i can spray at the base and close to oleanders to kill
bermuda grass without harming the shrub?
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From carolspirit@hotmail.com Wed, 08 Mar 2000 23:07:11 -0700
Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 23:07:11 -0700
From: carol caliguiri carolspirit@hotmail.com
Subject: [AG] My upcoming move to Arizona
I am just learning to get around on the internet and was so happy to
see your Email! My husband and I are retired and want to move to Arizona...
the only problem is where? The Phoenix area is out because of the heat in
summer... also I'm an avid gardener and work an acre of land by myself. I
love it so much and I have had nightmares of not being able to garden the
way I would like to. We seem to be favoring Prescott so far... with it's
mild temperatures... but what of the soil? I want to have a vegetable
garden and have my wonderful bulbs, etc. Is there another area you could
recommend before hubby finds a house he MUST have!!! I was in Arizona last
year in October and that did it. I visited Phoenix, Sedona and towns in
between. I never saw the town around Camp Verde and was wondering just what
I'd find there.Flagstaff is also out with it's winters!! You know we are
serious when a mother can leave her grown children and grandchildren and go
on a spiritual quest that even myself ... I am so amazed that I would do
such a thing. Your state has me hooked!!!
Any help you can send my way would be appreciated. Also... what about
water? Is water expensive for consumers? There are a million questions I
should have asked when I was there.... but who was to know where my trip
would lead!
Sincerely, Mrs. Carol Caliguiri
P.S. We intend to move in about 1 year's time. We are both piano
teachers and my husband is a master piano tuner and technician which he
keeps working at.He's also a tuner's and technician's inventor and is
really going full speed on many tools that he's come up with..... that is
another reason we seem to be zeroing in on Prescott. Thanks for any help
you can give us.
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From jamgraham@sprintmail.com Thu, 9 Mar 2000 00:59:21 -0700 (MST)
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 00:59:21 -0700 (MST)
From: jamgraham@sprintmail.com jamgraham@sprintmail.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Could you please let me know the best way to replant a "star cactus".
Thank you
From kwarner@ci.scottsdale.az.us Thu, 9 Mar 2000 06:38:42 -0700 (MST)
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 06:38:42 -0700 (MST)
From: kwarner@ci.scottsdale.az.us kwarner@ci.scottsdale.az.us
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
What are the dates of this years Low Desert Conference?
From JeanSciFi@aol.com Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:38:49 EST
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:38:49 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] holes in oranges
Hi,
You have probably already found the answer to your question about holes in
your oranges but just in case not. I will pass on what I learned from a
recent class at the Greenfield Citrus Nursery.
We were shown similar holes in oranges that also were infested with insects.
We were told that the holes were first made by birds and then the insects
found this access to the nice fleshy fruit and took up residence.
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction, AZ
From JeanSciFi@aol.com Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:38:51 EST
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:38:51 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Summer watering of young citrus
Hello,
During the first year you should irrigate every 7 days in the summer. The
amount of water should be such that the moisture reaches below the root
system. There could be a problem with salt build up in the root zone if you
do not water deeply. I usually think of three feet when I water a tree but
your young tree probably doesn't have roots that far down yet. I use a piece
of r-bar to probe down into the soil as an indicator of soil moisture.
Maintaining a mulch in the tree basin during the first couple of summers will
help retain soil moisture. It is recommended that the mulch be removed in
early Nov to allow full soil exposure to winter sun.
I watch over several homes that have drip systems cause they frequently fail.
If you have a neighbor that lives here year round it might be wise to ask if
they would check that your system is working correctly.
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction, AZ
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We have a 15 gal. citrus tree that we planted in October and will be leaving
the area in April. We have an automatic drip systen and would like to know
the amount of water and how often we should be watering it during the summer
months while we are away?
>>
From sjbass@uswest.net Thu, 09 Mar 2000 11:29:21 -0700
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 11:29:21 -0700
From: Sue Bass sjbass@uswest.net
Subject: [AG] Re: Low Desert Conference 2000
This year the Low Desert Conference is being held in
conjunction with the Western Regional Master Gardener
Conference, October 14-16. It will take place at the Mesa
Conference and Convention Center. For more information and
contact phone numbers, please see our web site at:
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/calendar/mg2000.htm
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From sjbass@uswest.net Thu, 09 Mar 2000 11:40:43 -0700
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 11:40:43 -0700
From: Sue Bass sjbass@uswest.net
Subject: [AG] Re: Fertilizing Citrus and Turf
Citrus should be fertilized three time each year. In February
or March, April or May and July or August.
You can find information on fertilizing turf in our Master
Gardener Manual at
http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/lawns/index.html#index
Sue Bass
Master Gardener
MCCABE_SERVICES@YAHOO.COM wrote:
> arid_gardener
> I NEED TO KNOW THE ANNUAL TIMES TO FERTILIZE
> CITRUS TREES IN THE PHX AREA.
> ALSO WHAT KIND OF FERTILIZER SHOULD I USE
> FOR MIXED TYPE GRASSES AND
> HOW OFTEN PER YEAR.
> THESE THINGS ARE TO HELP ME TO BETTER SERVE
> MY FLOOD IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS.
> ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFUL.
> THANK YOU.
> SCOTT MCCABE.
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From sjbass@uswest.net Thu, 09 Mar 2000 11:58:19 -0700
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 11:58:19 -0700
From: Sue Bass sjbass@uswest.net
Subject: [AG] Re: Transplanting Cactus
Our publication number 8309 - Cactus, Agave, Yucca & Ocotillo has very
good information on transplanting. Please see the following site:
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/pubs/pubs.htm for information
on ordering a copy of this publication. Or you can stop in at the
Cooperative Extension office at 4341 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix. (602) 470-8060, to pick up a copy.
Sue Bass
Master Gardener
jamgraham@sprintmail.com wrote:
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> Could you please let me know the best way to replant a "star cactus".
> Thank you
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From sjbass@uswest.net Thu, 09 Mar 2000 13:40:43 -0700
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 13:40:43 -0700
From: Sue Bass sjbass@uswest.net
Subject: [AG] Re: Plants and second-hand smoke
In doing some research on your question I came upon some
fascinating information. The pollutant that is produced by
tobacco smoke is Benzene. Some of the plant solutions for
removing this pollutant from your home are: English Ivy,
Chrysanthemum, Gerbera Daisy and Peace Lily. I located this
information at a web site produced by the Plants for Clean Air
Council. The chart I found can be found at:
http://www.plants4cleanair.org/. I also found reference to a
book by Dr. B.C. Wolverton. The book is entitled, "How to Grow
Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants that Purify Your Home or Office" The
web site contains a biography on Dr. Wolverton and the study he
did for NASA on plants and air pollutants.
Thank you for asking this question. It gave me the opportunity
to learn something about this topic!
Sue Bass
Master Gardener
rachlynn17@hotmail.com wrote:
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> I need to know if Plants help reduce second-hand smoke?
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From sjbass@uswest.net Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:11:21 -0700
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:11:21 -0700
From: Sue Bass sjbass@uswest.net
Subject: [AG] Re: Asparagus Fern
Sprenger Asparagus fern can be propagated by dividing the thick, fleshy roots of old plants. According to some information I found at a site by Time Life, it mentions when dividing old clumps to cut the stems to soil level and discard them to make room for the fresh ones that will rise
from the roots. You can see the information at: http://www.vg.com/Foliage/Html/E06010X.html
Sue Bass
Master Gardener
ikey66@hotmail.com wrote:
> arid_gardener
> I would like to know how an asperagus fern grows. Is it from roots ,seed, spores,cuttings,I would like to have the fern all around the yard , as it seems to handel the heat here in pinal county, as well as the cold , in the winter. Thank you very much. A az native
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From sjbass@uswest.net Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:13:37 -0700
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:13:37 -0700
From: Sue Bass sjbass@uswest.net
Subject: [AG] Re: Asparagus Fern
In answering your question, I had assumed that you had existing plants that you wanted to propagate. If this was not the case, you can purchase these plants at most nurseries and many home centers in their garden center.
Sue Bass
Master Gardener
ikey66@hotmail.com wrote:
> arid_gardener
> I would like to know how an asperagus fern grows. Is it from roots ,seed, spores,cuttings,I would like to have the fern all around the yard , as it seems to handel the heat here in pinal county, as well as the cold , in the winter. Thank you very much. A az native
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From sjbass@uswest.net Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:31:16 -0700
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:31:16 -0700
From: Sue Bass sjbass@uswest.net
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
May I recommend an excellent book with information on this subject? It is Desert Gardening Fruits and Vegetables, The Complete Guide by George Brookbank. I fear people get tired of me
recommending this book but I have to tell you that it has been invaluable to me. He includes a section on Squash Pollination and why sometimes no fruit develops. This book is at
bookstores, the Desert Botanical Garden's gift shop and you may be able to locate it at the library. It mentions hand pollination when the insects just aren't quite doing it as well as
the fact that you need to have both male and female flowers. A good description of each is included. If you find the book, look on page 107 - Squash pollination. Excellent book!
Good luck!
Sue Bass
Master Gardener
chrisb8719@home.net wrote:
> arid_gardener
> How can I attract bees to pollinate my canteloupe and zucchini plants. I have luscious group but very little fruit. Is there an artificial way to pollinate if the bees aren't around?
>
> Thanks,
> Clarice Black
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From sjbass@uswest.net Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:33:01 -0700
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:33:01 -0700
From: Sue Bass sjbass@uswest.net
Subject: [AG] Re: Squash and Cantelope Pollination
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May I recommend an excellent book with information on this subject? It is Desert Gardening Fruits and Vegetables, The Complete Guide by George Brookbank. I fear people get tired of me
recommending this book but I have to tell you that it has been invaluable to me. He includes a section on Squash Pollination and why sometimes no fruit develops. This book is at
bookstores, the Desert Botanical Garden's gift shop and you may be able to locate it at the library. It mentions hand pollination when the insects just aren't quite doing it as well as
the fact that you need to have both male and female flowers. A good description of each is included. If you find the book, look on page 107 - Squash pollination. Excellent book!
Good luck!
Sue Bass
Master Gardener
chrisb8719@home.net wrote:
> arid_gardener
> How can I attract bees to pollinate my canteloupe and zucchini plants. I have luscious group but very little fruit. Is there an artificial way to pollinate if the bees aren't around?
>
> Thanks,
> Clarice Black
>
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From shill@do.dvusd.k12.az.us Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:37:44 -0700 (MST)
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 14:37:44 -0700 (MST)
From: shill@do.dvusd.k12.az.us shill@do.dvusd.k12.az.us
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Since the "big rain", I noticed two small spots of what appears to be a split on a ridge of my 18' cactus. Could this be caused by swelling due to water intake? And what treatment, if any, should I give it. The spots look to be drying out now. It's a nice healthy looking cactus, and I want to keep it that way. By the way, it was transplanted into my yard in December.
From laguy2@primenet.com Thu, 09 Mar 2000 16:23:39 -0700
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 16:23:39 -0700
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Cathy,
Did you reply to this? I don't remember seeing an answer. Thanks. Linda
Cathy,
If the attached represents what is actually in the libraries, should we
stop referring the folks asking questions to the Public Library System?
Does anyone know what libraries or library systems still have the
volume(s) of Home Horticulture Pubs? I thought these were maintained by
MG volunteers around the valley.
Linda Guy
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Linda - No tisn't so. I did a survey for Carolyn Chard and
located the volume in a number of libraries. I think that
one librarian knew where it was. None of the others had
any idea of its presence. The number is 635 general
reference and its called Horticulture Publications.
The Harmon Branch of Phx Public had thrown it away
because it was in English. Mesquite had no idea if they
ever had it because they were building and some of the
collection was stored. I had to contact a librarian who
was there before the building began and she remembered
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From RodMcQ6@aol.com Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:57:15 EST
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:57:15 EST
From: RodMcQ6@aol.com RodMcQ6@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Re: Plum Trees Dying?
Amy, Thanks for the additional info, you have told me what I need to know.
First of all, the stone fruit trees have a relatively short life here in the
low desert, 15 years would be considered long. From your description if the
tree does not leaf out within the next month it is probably dead.
Contributing to its demise is your watering practice of merely wetting the
surface of the ground every day. All trees should be deep watered to a depth
in excess of three feet once a month in the winter and every one to two weeks
in the summer depending on the soil conditions and the variety of tree. Since
our water has a high salt content it is very important to deep water to flush
the salt out of the root zone and to encourage the roots to go deep away from
the high soil surface temperatures in summer.
Construction on the outside of your fence could have cut some roots, and if
the tree was already stressed could be a minor factor.
If the turf is nearby and over the root zone of the tree never apply a weed
and feed fertilizer, because the herbicide part of the fertilizer will kill
trees as well as weeds.
Not irrigating the trees properly while the house was vacant could be another
contributing factor.
This recent rain has done as much as anything to help your trees. If the
start to leaf out then apply a general purpose fertilizer and get the trees
established on a deep water schedule.
Good luck. Rod
From rcdemark@aol.com Fri, 10 Mar 2000 09:11:32 -0700 (MST)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 09:11:32 -0700 (MST)
From: rcdemark@aol.com rcdemark@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Are Almond trees ok for the Phoenix area? We live in the footholls area in Ahwatukee.
From R2BESHON@aol.com Fri, 10 Mar 2000 13:20:17 EST
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 13:20:17 EST
From: R2BESHON@aol.com R2BESHON@aol.com
Subject: [AG] GARDEN RAT
have you heard of a rat digging up bulbs and eating them or could this be a
rabbit? is there anything i can sprinkle in my garden to discourage the rat
from living there? i have 2 small dogs. it can't be anything that will hurt
them.
thanks.
From faclark@worldnet.att.net Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:53:31 -0700 (MST)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:53:31 -0700 (MST)
From: faclark@worldnet.att.net faclark@worldnet.att.net
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
I live in Phoenix and have cannas planted
in full sun along the south and west fence
lines in my back yard. These are the standard
orange and yellow cannas with green folliage.
They look fine except for the past two or three
years these plants have not bloomed at all.
I would be grateful for information on how
to resolve this problem.
From Gregcm2@aol.com Fri, 10 Mar 2000 16:16:58 -0700 (MST)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 16:16:58 -0700 (MST)
From: Gregcm2@aol.com Gregcm2@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
What can I put on my tomato garden to kill crab grass?
From savar@tampabay.rr.com Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:14:53 -0700 (MST)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:14:53 -0700 (MST)
From: savar@tampabay.rr.com savar@tampabay.rr.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
I live in Tampa Florida. I have three bottlebrush bushes that are not flowering. The neighbors' trees are in bloom. I water 30 minutes 3x week. A professional lawn care company fertilizes the lawn and plants every 6 weeks. Why are the flowers not blooming?
From ecfergi@excite.com Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:53:15 -0700 (MST)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:53:15 -0700 (MST)
From: ecfergi@excite.com ecfergi@excite.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
My husband recently traveled to Texas and brought back some mesquite "beans". (Kind of a creamy off shite color, 3-5 inches long)
I would like to plant the seeds and start a tree. What is the best way? Open the "bean" pod and just plant the seed or plant the whole bean itself. We live in the very N.W. corner of Florida.
Thanks for any info.....
From windwalker13@home.com Fri, 10 Mar 2000 19:13:58 -0700 (MST)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 19:13:58 -0700 (MST)
From: windwalker13@home.com windwalker13@home.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
I am considering planting some groundcover
roses. I am wondering about the differences
between
1)Jackson & Perkins' Magic Carpet/Garden Blanket/Baby Blanket;
2)the Flower Carpet ground cover variety (Anthony Tesselaar Selections)?
I have poor soil (alot of caliche), but I do
have a drip system. Currently a Cecil Bruener
and a Fairy are doing ok (some flowering -
this is their 1st year.
Location: northwestern exposure under an AZ
Ash tree. In summer heavy morning sun, and some
evening sun.
Would you please make some recommendations?
Thank you very much.
Karen
From rtwodtli@hotmail.com Sat, 11 Mar 2000 08:00:31 -0700 (MST)
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 08:00:31 -0700 (MST)
From: rtwodtli@hotmail.com rtwodtli@hotmail.com
Subject: [AG] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Can you provide me with some general information concerning a plant called Godecia? I hope I am spelling this correctly.
I live in the Pacific Northwest and would like to be able to plant one in the yard this Spring. Any information would be helpful to me!!
Thank you for your time and any information you may be able to pass on to me.
Sincerely
Roxanne
From JeanSciFi@aol.com Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:50:45 EST
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:50:45 EST
From: JeanSciFi@aol.com JeanSciFi@aol.com
Subject: [AG] Godetia amoena
Hi Roxanne,
You might be talking about a plant in Sunset's Western Garden book which is
called Clarkia amoena or Godetia amoena. The information for this plant is
on page 233.
In general talk of the plant the book states: Especially numerous in CA. Grow
cool season bloom in spring and early summer. Says all zones, full sun.
Keep soil moist from seeding to flowering. Cut branches keep for several
days; cut when top bud opens (others open successively) Sow seed in place in
fall (mild-winter areas) or spring. Seedlings difficult to transplant. Best
in sandy soil without added fertilizer.
Two wild forms: coarse stemmed and sprawling, 4-5 in. high; slender stemmed,
1.5-2.5 ft high. Tapered leaves about . 5 to 2.0 inches long. On both
forms, upright buds open into cup-shaped, slightly flaring, pink or lavender
flowers, 2 inches across, usually blotched or penciled in crimson. Dwarf Gem
grows 10 in. tall; Tall upright reaches 2-3 ft.
I'm from Tacoma. It sounds like you want to grow them in the PNW. If you
plan to grow them here remember full sun doesn't mean full desert sun, it
usually reefers to a CA sun.
Both Pierce County and King County have good Extension offices that might be
able to give you more assistance.
JeanSciFi@aol.com
Master Gardener Volunteer
Apache Junction, AZ
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Can you provide me with some general information concerning a plant called
Godecia? I hope I am spelling this correctly.
I live in the Pacific Northwest and would like to be able to plant one in
the yard this Spring.