------=_NextPart_000_006F_01C3882D.5112D380-- From pwolterb@Ag.arizona.edu Wed Oct 1 14:09:43 2003 From: pwolterb@Ag.arizona.edu (Paul Wolterbeek) Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 07:09:43 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] announcement? Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20031001070943.008cbe20@ag.arizona.edu> Master Gardeners: Boyce Thompson Arboretum wants you! Are you available to put in a weekend morning or afternoon during the Fall Plant Sale which is held from Oct. 10-27? Do you have a Friday, Saturday or Sunday to help assist customers during this important annual fundraiser at Boyce Thompson Arboretum? Duties range from answering general plant queries and assisting customers to helping load purchases. If you're available please contact the volunteer coordinator with an emailFrom:=20 ShySky7144@aol.comTo: Arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= =20Sent: Tuesday, September 30, = 2003 6:34=20 PMSubject: [Arid_gardener] A = terrible=20 problemRod, while searching the Internet for a solution to = my awful=20 problem, I found a message from you to another person about the use of = Prometon. Long story short, that product (Spectracide Total = Vegetation=20 Killer) got sprayed on my compete lawn; what a nightmare. I have = been=20 given two possible remedies. One is to remove six to seven = inches of=20 soil and dispose of it properly; then bring in new soil and plant = grass seed=20 or sod. This is a very expensive endeavor, for sure. It is = especially problematic or perhaps close to impossible in my back yard, = as the=20 houses are very close together which affords little access to my back=20 yard. The other suggested remedy is to till flowable charcoal = into the=20 soil, water it immediately, wait a few days and then till again, then = wait=20 three to four weeks, bring in new soil, till again, and then plant = grass seed=20 or soil. Certainly, the latter remedy would be easier and = cheaper than=20 the first. Do you think either would work? I cannot = imagine living=20 with looking at nothing growing in my back and front yards for a year = or=20 more. I would appreciate any help that you can give me, = including any=20 other resources you might suggest.
Thank you very much. = If=20 possible, please respond to me directly without publishing this email, = or=20 publish it without my email address.
Leslie
------=_NextPart_000_0006_01C38800.687CE920-- From kalldg@aol.com Wed Oct 1 18:21:35 2003 From: kalldg@aol.com (kalldg@aol.com) Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:21:35 -0700 (MST) Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <200310011821.h91ILZQ4026283@Ag.arizona.edu> I would like to plant vegetables, flowers and herbs both in pots and in plots of garden that rabbits will not eat. Do you have any suggestions? Thank You. From kyoung@Ag.arizona.edu Wed Oct 1 16:22:45 2003 From: kyoung@Ag.arizona.edu (Kelly Young) Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 09:22:45 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Fall Garden Festival Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.2.20031001091908.01c37e38@cals.arizona.edu> --=====================_6347066==_.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Garden Festival If you want to give your landscape and gardens a face-lift and don't know where to start, check out the co-sponsored Maricopa County Master Gardeners/Metro Tech High School Garden Festival. The Festival is set for Saturday, October 25, at Metro Tech High School, 19th Avenue and Thomas Road, Phoenix. Refresh your garden for fall. Come select from hundreds of varieties of plants at unbelievably low prices! Shop the Fall Garden Rummage Sale. Presentations by master gardeners in the areas of gardening, composting, recycling, and water gardens. Visit with representatives of local garden clubs. Check out garden-related projects by students at Metro Tech High School or visit many other exhibitor booths featuring holiday arts and crafts, gardening books, seeds and fresh produce. A little something for everyone, bring the family and your friends. DETAILS: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2003. Free Admission. For more, call 602-470-1556, ext. 1017 or visit http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/calendar/fallgdnf.htm. Kelly Young Program Coordinator, Urban Horticulture The University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension 4341 E. Broadway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85040-8807 Phone (602) 470-8086 ext. 311 Fax (602) 470-8092 kyoung@ag.arizona.edu The opinions or statements expressed herein are my own and should not be taken as a position, opinion, or endorsement of the University of Arizona. --=====================_6347066==_.ALT Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Garden Festival----- Original Message -----From:=20 Din Din =Sent: Tuesday, September 30, = 2003 6:59=20 PMSubject: reese mesquiteI have heard of a hybrid mesquite called 'Reese' or = something.What can you tell me about this? How evergreen is it? = How=20 fast growing? Appearance? How can I get one?Thanks for your help.Din in Tucson, AZ
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------=_NextPart_000_007F_01C38DB8.926CAB40-- From watsontl@mindspring.com Wed Oct 8 22:45:04 2003 From: watsontl@mindspring.com (watsontl@mindspring.com) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:45:04 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Arid_gardener] Marigolds and Nematodes Message-ID: <9263789.1065653170228.JavaMail.root@wamui03.slb.atl.earthlink.net> French marigolds are not a single type of marigold, but one of several horticultural catagories marigolds are broken down into. So you won't find a packet of seeds simply labeled French marigold. You might, however, find some that, in the fine print, describe the variety they contain to be "a French type" or words to that effect. There are a lot of varieties of French marigolds. Many of the marigolds sold in nurseries are of the French type, so you might be able to get what you need by asking for such. There is a specific marigold sold by Seeds of Change (in New Mexico) that is grown as a cover crop to kill nematodes. The link below will lead you to it. I doubt you will find this one locally. These are big plants (up to 7 feet tall) so I don't know how this would work for your space situation. They are, however, and by all accounts, the most effective marigold for the job. http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_center/product_details.asp?UID=2003100812281399&item_no=PS15493 Can you tell us what sort of plants were damaged by nematodes, and how you determined that these worms were the cause? Tom -----Original Message----- From: jjmollerus@juno.com Sent: Oct 8, 2003 7:36 AM To: arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Where in the valley can I buy French marigold seeds? I have nematodes. Soil sterilization has helped but more need to be done. A local nursery recommended planting marigold seeds with my tomatoes etc. for nematode relief. Searching the web I found plenty of info regarding the use of marigolds for nematode control (ex. No. Carolina Dept of Agriculture at www.ncagr.com/agronomi/nnote1.htm). However, most of the articles point to the use of French or African marigolds. The African marigold is rather large and wouldn't fit the garden. I tried to find French marigold seeds however no luck at nurseries near me. The seed company catalogs don't seem to carry them. Can buy them on the web, however the outfits that seem to bee selling French marigold seeds are located in other countries. Therefore, my question about local seed sources. Thanks John Mollerus _______________________________________________ Arid_gardener mailing list Arid_gardener@Ag.Arizona.Edu http://Ag.Arizona.Edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener From rodmcq6@highstream.net Wed Oct 8 23:04:23 2003 From: rodmcq6@highstream.net (Rod) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 16:04:23 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Palm Tree Watering and Care Message-ID: <007601c38df0$8568a100$d531db43@ibmbna6040> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0073_01C38DB5.D75E8A00 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable University of Arizona Cooperative Extension publishes a bulletin on palm care titled ARIZONA LANDSCAPE PALMS available on line at: http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1021.pdf This bulletin states that most species of palms should be deep watered = in summer every couple weeks. Good luck. Rod McKusick Master Gardener=20 ------=_NextPart_000_0073_01C38DB5.D75E8A00 Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printableTo: Arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= =20Sent: Saturday, October 04, = 2003 10:33=20 PMSubject: [Arid_gardener] = MESQUITE=20 TREESI am looking for any information about the removal or treatment = of mistle=20 toe infected mesquite trees. any information about products to treat = the=20 infection, or methods to effectively irradicate it. thank=20 you.
------=_NextPart_000_0041_01C38DDD.6E0C6220-- From cstephens@infinet-is.com Thu Oct 9 04:27:28 2003 From: cstephens@infinet-is.com (Charles Stephens) Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 21:27:28 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Sick Brazillian Pepper Tree References: <20031005065926.40953.qmail@web40506.mail.yahoo.com> <00a701c38dfb$226a37c0$d531db43@ibmbna6040> Message-ID: <005801c38e1d$a7201800$23da13d8@default> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0055_01C38DE2.F9825760 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Terry Mikel, the Commercial Horticulture Agent in the Maricopa County = Cooperative Extension Office, discussed the problem of sick or dieing = Brazilian pepper trees at this Master Gardener update this morning. The problem has been very common in the valley lately and is usually = caused by a combination of our current drought and the soil mix in which = the tree was originally grown. Essentially all of the pepper trees sold in this area are grown in more = humid areas of California and the growers there use a mix which is = nearly all peat moss and vermiculite. This mixture is hydrophobic i.e. = repels water if allowed to dry and becomes extremely difficult to rewet = even when the surrounding soil is quite moist. One can check for this = problem by examining the soil in the area which was in the original = container. If this was the problem, sprinkling or drip irrigation is = unlikely to change the situation. You must use a hose and make sure that = the original root ball is soaked when watering until you are sure that = the tree has adequate roots grown into the native soil. Charlie Stephens Master Gardener Phoenix ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Rod=20 To: Bertrand Kovac=20 Cc: arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu=20 Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] Sick Brazillian Pepper Tree Bert, The Brazilian Pepper tree is very susceptable to Texas Root Rot ( = cotton rot) and particularly if over watered. TRR doesn't always affect all = the roots of the tree so you may have sent in to the pathologist roots = that were not infected. If the Texas Root Rot fungi are still in the soil they will also = attack the tree that is starting to grow and the fungi is active during hot = weather. Starting a tree from the growth on an existing stump is not a = recommended way to start a tree although I have done it several times. If you want a multiple trunk tree prune off all but a few of the most vigorous shoots. It will be a continuous process of keeping the growth = that you do not want removed. Sorry but I would have to guess how long it would take to grow to ten = feet tall. Good luck. Rod McKusick Master Gardener ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bertrand Kovac"----- Original Message -----From:=20 watsontl@mindspring.comSent: Wednesday, October 08, = 2003 3:45=20 PMSubject: Re: [Arid_gardener] = Marigolds=20 and NematodesFrench marigolds are not a single type of marigold, but = one of=20 several
horticultural catagories marigolds are broken down=20 into. So you won't find a
packet of seeds simply = labeled French=20 marigold. You might, however, find some
that, in the = fine=20 print, describe the variety they contain to be "a French
type" or = words to=20 that effect. There are a lot of varieties of French=20 marigolds. Many of the marigolds sold in nurseries are of = the=20 French type, so you might be able to get what you need by asking = for=20 such.
There is a specific marigold sold by Seeds of Change (in = New=20 Mexico) that is grown as a cover crop to kill nematodes. = The link=20 below will lead you to it. I doubt you will find this one=20 locally. These are big plants (up to 7 feet tall) so I = don't know=20 how this would work for your space situation. They are, = however,=20 and by all accounts, the most effective marigold for the = job.
http://www.seedsofchange.com/= garden_center/product_details.asp?UID=3D2003100812281399&item_no=3DPS= 15493
Can=20 you tell us what sort of plants were damaged by nematodes, and how=20 you
determined that these worms were the=20 cause?
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: jjmollerus@juno.com
Sent: = Oct 8, 2003=20 7:36 AM
To: arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu=
Subject:=20 [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Where in the = valley=20 can I buy French marigold seeds?
I have nematodes. Soil = sterilization=20 has helped but more need to be done. A local nursery recommended = planting marigold seeds with my tomatoes etc. for nematode = relief. =20 Searching the web I found plenty of info regarding the use of = marigolds for=20 nematode control (ex. No. Carolina Dept of Agriculture at www.ncagr.com/agronomi/= nnote1.htm). =20 However, most of the articles point to the use of French or African=20 marigolds. The African marigold is rather large and wouldn't fit = the=20 garden. I tried to find French marigold seeds however no luck at = nurseries near me. The seed company catalogs don't seem to carry = them. Can buy them on the web, however the outfits that seem to = bee=20 selling French marigold seeds are located in other countries. = Therefore,=20 my question about local seed sources.
Thanks
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------=_NextPart_000_0055_01C38DE2.F9825760-- From GardenGuy@GardenersCorner.com Thu Oct 9 04:10:08 2003 From: GardenGuy@GardenersCorner.com (GardenerGuy) Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 21:10:08 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Ocotillo In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.2.20031008140847.01f086d8@ag.arizona.edu> References: <5.1.0.14.2.20031008140847.01f086d8@ag.arizona.edu> Message-ID: <3F84DFA0.3060508@GardenersCorner.com> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------040503020300030600050103 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Ocotillo generally takes some time to get established once planted. As long as the lines running up and down the whips are green you are ok. I wouldn't expect to see any leaves or possibly bloom for about a year. I have seen very few become established sooner than that. I've heard that you can mist the whips to encourage the process, but I have never tried it myself. -- -- Chat with you later... Alan ----- Chandler, Arizona Sunset Zone: 13 http://www.GardenersCorner.com ***** LIVE Garden Chat Now Available ***** ----- Alan Zelhart GardenGuy@GardenersCorner.com Gardens Co-listowner http://www.gardenerscorner.com/notes.html ----- One tactical thermonuclear weapon can ruin your whole day Rick Leary (by way of Lucy Bradley ) wrote: > Hi! > > We planted Ocotillo several weeks ago and it still hasn't turned green > with leaves. ? > Any suggestions? > > Initially, we watered and then stopped. > > Help please. > > Thanks - Linda > "Rick Leary"----- Original Message -----From:=20 Rod=20To: Bertrand KovacSent: Wednesday, October 08, = 2003 5:20=20 PMSubject: Re: [Arid_gardener] = Sick=20 Brazillian Pepper TreeBert,
The Brazilian Pepper tree is very susceptable = to Texas=20 Root Rot ( cotton
rot) and particularly if over watered. TRR = doesn't always=20 affect all the
roots of the tree so you may have sent in to the = pathologist=20 roots that were
not infected.
If the Texas Root Rot fungi are=20 still in the soil they will also attack the
tree that is = starting to=20 grow and the fungi is active during hot weather.
Starting a tree = from the=20 growth on an existing stump is not a recommended
way to start a = tree=20 although I have done it several times.
If you want a multiple trunk = tree=20 prune off all but a few of the most
vigorous shoots. It will be a=20 continuous process of keeping the growth that
you do not want=20 removed.
Sorry but I would have to guess how long it would take to = grow to=20 ten feet
tall.
Good luck.
Rod McKusick
Master=20 Gardener
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bertrand Kovac" = <kbert5@yahoo.com>
To: = <arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= >
Sent:=20 Saturday, October 04, 2003 11:59 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Sick=20 Brazillian Pepper Tree
> I had a mature pepper tree with = multiple trunks of 6
> to 8 inch diameter. Every August it = would=20 lose one or
> two branches but this year the whole tree = turned
>=20 brown.
>
> The arborist I hired offered Cotton Rot as a=20 possible
> explanation and cut the tree back to one foot=20 stumps.
>
> I sent root samples to the Tucson lab' but the = plant
> pathologist could not identify any pathogen. The=20 tree
> was growing in an area where it is very difficult = to
>=20 control water; next to a golf course. It was not
> = receiving the=20 same deep waterings that I apply to my
> citrus. To water = it=20 properly in the future, I will
> have to use ahose. = Everything=20 else on my property is
> on a sprinkler timer.
>
> = During=20 the six weeks since the tree was drastically
> cut back, the = stumps have=20 produced a luxurious growth
> of leafy branches. The new = growth is=20 very vigorous.
>
> Two questions:
>
> How best = to=20 nurture the new growth?
>
> How long will it take to reach = a ten=20 foot height?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Bert=20 Keates
>
>
>
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Hi!
We planted Ocotillo several weeks ago and it still hasn't turned green with leaves. ?
Any suggestions?
Initially, we watered and then stopped.
Help please.
Thanks - Linda
"Rick Leary" <pleary6@cox.net>
style=3D"BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: = > 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> >ML> > > ------=_NextPart_000_0041_01C38DDD.6E0C6220-- > > > --__--__-- > > Message: 6 > From: "Charles Stephens"----- Original Message ----->style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: = > black">From:=20 > title=3Dwatsontl@mindspring.com>watsontl@mindspring.com>To: href=3D"mailto:jjmollerus@juno.com"=20 > title=3Djjmollerus@juno.com>jjmollerus@juno.com ; href=3D"mailto:arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu"=20 > title=3Darid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu>arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu = >>Sent: Wednesday, October 08, = > 2003 3:45=20 > PM>Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] = > Marigolds=20 > and Nematodes>French marigolds are not a single type of marigold, but = > one of=20 > several
horticultural catagories marigolds are broken down=20 > into. So you won't find a
packet of seeds simply = > labeled French=20 > marigold. You might, however, find some
that, in the = > fine=20 > print, describe the variety they contain to be "a French
type" or = > words to=20 > that effect. There are a lot of varieties of French=20 > marigolds. Many of the marigolds sold in nurseries are of = > the=20 > French type, so you might be able to get what you need by asking = > for=20 > such.
There is a specific marigold sold by Seeds of Change (in = > New=20 > Mexico) that is grown as a cover crop to kill nematodes. = > The link=20 > below will lead you to it. I doubt you will find this one=20 > locally. These are big plants (up to 7 feet tall) so I = > don't know=20 > how this would work for your space situation. They are, = > however,=20 > and by all accounts, the most effective marigold for the = > job.
= > href=3D"http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_center/product_details.asp?UI= > D=3D2003100812281399&item_no=3DPS15493">http://www.seedsofchange.com/= > garden_center/product_details.asp?UID=3D2003100812281399&item_no=3DPS= > 15493
Can=20 > you tell us what sort of plants were damaged by nematodes, and how=20 > you
determined that these worms were the=20 > cause?
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: href=3D"mailto:jjmollerus@juno.com">jjmollerus@juno.com
Sent: = > Oct 8, 2003=20 > 7:36 AM
To: = > href=3D"mailto:arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu">arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= >
Subject:=20 > [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Where in the = > valley=20 > can I buy French marigold seeds?
I have nematodes. Soil = > sterilization=20 > has helped but more need to be done. A local nursery recommended = > > planting marigold seeds with my tomatoes etc. for nematode = > relief. =20 > Searching the web I found plenty of info regarding the use of = > marigolds for=20 > nematode control (ex. No. Carolina Dept of Agriculture at = > href=3D"http://www.ncagr.com/agronomi/nnote1.htm">www.ncagr.com/agronomi/= > nnote1.htm). =20 > However, most of the articles point to the use of French or African=20 > marigolds. The African marigold is rather large and wouldn't fit = > the=20 > garden. I tried to find French marigold seeds however no luck at = > > nurseries near me. The seed company catalogs don't seem to carry = > > them. Can buy them on the web, however the outfits that seem to = > bee=20 > selling French marigold seeds are located in other countries. = > Therefore,=20 > my question about local seed sources.
Thanks
John=20 > = > Mollerus
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The Brazilian Pepper tree is very susceptable = > to Texas=20 > Root Rot ( cotton
rot) and particularly if over watered. TRR = > doesn't always=20 > affect all the
roots of the tree so you may have sent in to the = > pathologist=20 > roots that were
not infected.
If the Texas Root Rot fungi are=20 > still in the soil they will also attack the
tree that is = > starting to=20 > grow and the fungi is active during hot weather.
Starting a tree = > from the=20 > growth on an existing stump is not a recommended
way to start a = > tree=20 > although I have done it several times.
If you want a multiple trunk = > tree=20 > prune off all but a few of the most
vigorous shoots. It will be a=20 > continuous process of keeping the growth that
you do not want=20 > removed.
Sorry but I would have to guess how long it would take to = > grow to=20 > ten feet
tall.
Good luck.
Rod McKusick
Master=20 > Gardener
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bertrand Kovac" = > < href=3D"mailto:kbert5@yahoo.com">kbert5@yahoo.com>
To: = > < = > href=3D"mailto:arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu">arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= > >
Sent:=20 > Saturday, October 04, 2003 11:59 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Sick=20 > Brazillian Pepper Tree
> I had a mature pepper tree with = > > multiple trunks of 6
> to 8 inch diameter. Every August it = > would=20 > lose one or
> two branches but this year the whole tree = > turned
>=20 > brown.
>
> The arborist I hired offered Cotton Rot as a=20 > possible
> explanation and cut the tree back to one foot=20 > stumps.
>
> I sent root samples to the Tucson lab' but the = > > plant
> pathologist could not identify any pathogen. The=20 > tree
> was growing in an area where it is very difficult = > to
>=20 > control water; next to a golf course. It was not
> = > receiving the=20 > same deep waterings that I apply to my
> citrus. To water = > it=20 > properly in the future, I will
> have to use ahose. = > Everything=20 > else on my property is
> on a sprinkler timer.
>
> = > During=20 > the six weeks since the tree was drastically
> cut back, the = > stumps have=20 > produced a luxurious growth
> of leafy branches. The new = > growth is=20 > very vigorous.
>
> Two questions:
>
> How best = > to=20 > nurture the new growth?
>
> How long will it take to reach = > a ten=20 > foot height?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Bert=20 > Keates
>
>
>
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
> = > Bertrand=20 > Kovac
>
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------=_NextPart_000_0083_01C38E7E.1D345BE0-- From ReneeDelgado@wincup.com Thu Oct 9 21:00:38 2003 From: ReneeDelgado@wincup.com (Renee Delgado) Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2003 14:00:38 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Summer Lawns Message-ID:----- Original Message -----From:=20 Lois = GreerSent: Thursday, October 09, = 2003 5:55=20 AMSubject: [Arid_gardener] = Oranges and=20 GrapefruitIn what season do the fruit ripen? I have a=20 grapefruit/orange tree - had
grapefruit
when I arrived in July = thru=20 August - Now green fruits the size of large
oranges that
are = doing=20 nothing much. Someone said oranges appear at top and = grapefruit
at=20 bottom, but these lovely green orbs are all over the tree.
Lois = Greer=20 =
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------=_NextPart_000_000C_01C38F52.8C5E8200-- From rodmcq6@highstream.net Sat Oct 11 00:25:02 2003 From: rodmcq6@highstream.net (Rod) Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 17:25:02 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Characteristics of a Grafted Tree References: <200310100435.h9A4ZsQ4013458@Ag.arizona.edu> Message-ID: <001d01c38f8e$1e4d0d40$6c04e043@ibmbna6040> The characteristics of a grafted tree will be a clone of the parent tree. Good luck. Rod McKusick Master Gardener ----- Original Message ----- From:From:=20 MarcTo: arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= =20Sent: Thursday, October 09, = 2003 1:32=20 PMSubject: [Arid_gardener] = Bougainvilla=20 question for Mailing ListI would like to dig a hole in my lawn = and=20 plant bougainvilla. It will be trained on a trellis = against=20 a block wall. In the summer the lawn is watered 3 times a = day, and=20 every other day in the winter.Also, the area I want to plant gets = approximately=20 5 hours of afternoon sun in the summer, and a bit less in the=20 winter.Here are my questions: 1) Will = the water=20 from the sprinklers prevent the (normally drought tolerant) plant from = thriving? 2) Will the 5 hours of sun be enough for it to=20 flourish?Thanks!Marc
> style=3D"BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: = > > 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> > >> ML> > > > > ------=_NextPart_000_0041_01C38DDD.6E0C6220-- > > > > > > --__--__-- > > > > Message: 6 > > From: "Charles Stephens"----- Original Message -----> >> style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: = > > black">From:=20 > > > title=3Dwatsontl@mindspring.com>watsontl@mindspring.com> >To: > href=3D"mailto:jjmollerus@juno.com"=20 > > title=3Djjmollerus@juno.com>jjmollerus@juno.com ; > href=3D"mailto:arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu"=20 > > title=3Darid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu>arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu = > >> >Sent: Wednesday, October 08, = > > 2003 3:45=20 > > PM> >Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] = > > Marigolds=20 > > and Nematodes> >French marigolds are not a single type of marigold, but = > > one of=20 > > several
horticultural catagories marigolds are broken down=20 > > into. So you won't find a
packet of seeds simply = > > labeled French=20 > > marigold. You might, however, find some
that, in the = > > fine=20 > > print, describe the variety they contain to be "a French
type" or = > > words to=20 > > that effect. There are a lot of varieties of French=20 > > marigolds. Many of the marigolds sold in nurseries are of = > > the=20 > > French type, so you might be able to get what you need by asking = > > for=20 > > such.
There is a specific marigold sold by Seeds of Change (in = > > New=20 > > Mexico) that is grown as a cover crop to kill nematodes. = > > The link=20 > > below will lead you to it. I doubt you will find this one=20 > > locally. These are big plants (up to 7 feet tall) so I = > > don't know=20 > > how this would work for your space situation. They are, = > > however,=20 > > and by all accounts, the most effective marigold for the = > > job.
> = > > href=3D"http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_center/product_details.asp?UI= > > D=3D2003100812281399&item_no=3DPS15493">http://www.seedsofchange.com/= > > garden_center/product_details.asp?UID=3D2003100812281399&item_no=3DPS= > > 15493
Can=20 > > you tell us what sort of plants were damaged by nematodes, and how=20 > > you
determined that these worms were the=20 > > cause?
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: > href=3D"mailto:jjmollerus@juno.com">jjmollerus@juno.com
Sent: = > > Oct 8, 2003=20 > > 7:36 AM
To: > = > > href=3D"mailto:arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu">arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= > >
Subject:=20 > > [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
Where in the = > > valley=20 > > can I buy French marigold seeds?
I have nematodes. Soil = > > sterilization=20 > > has helped but more need to be done. A local nursery recommended = > > > > planting marigold seeds with my tomatoes etc. for nematode = > > relief. =20 > > Searching the web I found plenty of info regarding the use of = > > marigolds for=20 > > nematode control (ex. No. Carolina Dept of Agriculture at > = > > href=3D"http://www.ncagr.com/agronomi/nnote1.htm">www.ncagr.com/agronomi/= > > nnote1.htm). =20 > > However, most of the articles point to the use of French or African=20 > > marigolds. The African marigold is rather large and wouldn't fit = > > the=20 > > garden. I tried to find French marigold seeds however no luck at = > > > > nurseries near me. The seed company catalogs don't seem to carry = > > > > them. Can buy them on the web, however the outfits that seem to = > > bee=20 > > selling French marigold seeds are located in other countries. = > > Therefore,=20 > > my question about local seed sources.
Thanks
John=20 > > = > > Mollerus
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> style=3D"BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: = > > 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> > >> ML> > > > > ------=_NextPart_000_0055_01C38DE2.F9825760-- > > > > > > > > --__--__-- > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Arid_gardener mailing list > > Arid_gardener@Ag.Arizona.Edu > > http://Ag.Arizona.Edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener > > > > > > End of Arid_gardener Digest > > > > _______________________________________________ > Arid_gardener mailing list > Arid_gardener@Ag.Arizona.Edu > http://Ag.Arizona.Edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener From drew_linda@hotmail.com Sun Oct 12 01:48:24 2003 From: drew_linda@hotmail.com (Linda Drew) Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 01:48:24 +0000 Subject: [Arid_gardener] az trees Dalbergia Sissoo Message-ID:----- Original Message -----> >> style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: = > > black">From:=20 > > > title=3Drodmcq6@highstream.net>Rod=20 > >> > > > > >Sent: Wednesday, October 08, = > > 2003 5:20=20 > > PM> >Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] = > > Sick=20 > > Brazillian Pepper Tree> >Bert,
The Brazilian Pepper tree is very susceptable = > > to Texas=20 > > Root Rot ( cotton
rot) and particularly if over watered. TRR = > > doesn't always=20 > > affect all the
roots of the tree so you may have sent in to the = > > pathologist=20 > > roots that were
not infected.
If the Texas Root Rot fungi are=20 > > still in the soil they will also attack the
tree that is = > > starting to=20 > > grow and the fungi is active during hot weather.
Starting a tree = > > from the=20 > > growth on an existing stump is not a recommended
way to start a = > > tree=20 > > although I have done it several times.
If you want a multiple trunk = > > tree=20 > > prune off all but a few of the most
vigorous shoots. It will be a=20 > > continuous process of keeping the growth that
you do not want=20 > > removed.
Sorry but I would have to guess how long it would take to = > > grow to=20 > > ten feet
tall.
Good luck.
Rod McKusick
Master=20 > > Gardener
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bertrand Kovac" = > > < > href=3D"mailto:kbert5@yahoo.com">kbert5@yahoo.com>
To: = > > < > = > > href=3D"mailto:arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu">arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= > > >
Sent:=20 > > Saturday, October 04, 2003 11:59 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Sick=20 > > Brazillian Pepper Tree
> I had a mature pepper tree with = > > > > multiple trunks of 6
> to 8 inch diameter. Every August it = > > would=20 > > lose one or
> two branches but this year the whole tree = > > turned
>=20 > > brown.
>
> The arborist I hired offered Cotton Rot as a=20 > > possible
> explanation and cut the tree back to one foot=20 > > stumps.
>
> I sent root samples to the Tucson lab' but the = > > > > plant
> pathologist could not identify any pathogen. The=20 > > tree
> was growing in an area where it is very difficult = > > to
>=20 > > control water; next to a golf course. It was not
> = > > receiving the=20 > > same deep waterings that I apply to my
> citrus. To water = > > it=20 > > properly in the future, I will
> have to use ahose. = > > Everything=20 > > else on my property is
> on a sprinkler timer.
>
> = > > During=20 > > the six weeks since the tree was drastically
> cut back, the = > > stumps have=20 > > produced a luxurious growth
> of leafy branches. The new = > > growth is=20 > > very vigorous.
>
> Two questions:
>
> How best = > > to=20 > > nurture the new growth?
>
> How long will it take to reach = > > a ten=20 > > foot height?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Bert=20 > > Keates
>
>
>
> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
> = > > Bertrand=20 > > Kovac
>
> __________________________________
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> The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product = > > search
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------=_NextPart_000_001F_01C391A5.79881A60-- From zucka@cox.net Tue Oct 14 12:16:31 2003 From: zucka@cox.net (zucka@cox.net) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 05:16:31 -0700 (MST) Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <200310141216.h9ECGVQ4019650@Ag.arizona.edu> I have two Ficus Trees in my backyard. They were 24 inch box when installed. They are at least 36 inch size toaday. I just had two large planters erected around them that are two half foot deep. I was told however that was bad thing to do because of I fill the planter with dirt that the trunk will rot. I was also told that because it's a non grafted tree that it will be o,k, I was also told I have a 50 50 chance, which i'm not willing to take. Finally to my question. Can I add over two foot of dirt to an existing tree without harming it. If I should not what would your recommendation be as far as keeping soil off the trunk but still being able to use the planter. Thankyou Frank Zuckerbrow From jc_minano@hotmail.com Tue Oct 14 16:35:28 2003 From: jc_minano@hotmail.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Juan_C._Mi=F1ano_Hotmail?=) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:35:28 +0200 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question: When should I sow Palo Verde seeds? Message-ID:From:=20 WGPMEP1118@aol.comTo: arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= =20Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 = 1:12=20 PMSubject: [Arid_gardener] = Grapefruit tree=20 not producing any fruitI have a grapefruit tree in my yard, planted about 3 yrs. = ago. It=20 is covered with flowers in spring but never produces any fruit. = The=20 navel orange tree, planted at same time is a great producer. I = fertilize=20 with a citrus fertilizer as the bag instructs. I do prune the = tree to=20 shape it into a globe shape, the same size as the orange tree. = The tree=20 is otherwise beautiful, good color and leaf structure,what do you = think the=20 problem could be?Bill from Green Valley
------=_NextPart_000_0040_01C39597.7602C840-- From gcapek@earthlink.net Sun Oct 19 18:22:36 2003 From: gcapek@earthlink.net (gcapek@earthlink.net) Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 11:22:36 -0700 (MST) Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <200310191822.h9JIMaQ4010848@Ag.arizona.edu> Recently I have had patches of bermuda grass go from healthy grass to dead in a few weeks regardless of watering. My yard is irrigated. The dead grass looks like ash from a fire, grey colored. Any idea what caused this, and more importantly, what I can do to stop this. I can send a photo if you send me an email adr. Thank you. From watsontl@mindspring.com Sun Oct 19 23:53:52 2003 From: watsontl@mindspring.com (Tom & Linda Watson) Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 16:53:52 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Roto-tiller advice References: <3F917D6E.6030703@NetZero.net> Message-ID: <002e01c3969c$40ecef40$6240b83f@S0029317241> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_002B_01C39661.939893B0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I dig down at least 12" when establishing a new garden bed, and will go = a little deeper if there seems to be hardpan at about that level (to = prevent drainage problems). After that, I dig that deeply only rarely, = generally using a spading fork to mix in compost, manure, etc. into the = top few inches of soil. The trick here is to never walk on the = cultivated soil after you've dug it up. You should be able to manage = this, judging from the dimensions you give for your beds. If you can = work them from around the edges, the soil that you loosen will stay that = way, never being packed down by footsteps (or heavy tillers). I use a spade and a spading fork to work the soil. I've seen the = Mantis tiller used and, frankly, can't understand the attraction. It = is good for mixing amendments into the tops layers of soil, but so is a = fork, and the spading fork is cheaper. As for a larger tiller, unless = you are dealing with physical limitations (bad back, etc) that you = didn't mention in your message, that sounds like overkill to me. =20 Consider bringing this garden back one bed at a time, to better conserve = husband-power. Do a thorough digging = (http://www.gardenwithinsight.com/help100/00000608.htm for the basic = instructions on double-digging) and amend the soil with plenty of = organic material and perhaps some soil sulfur. Get things growing, and = when your shovel-weilding spouse has caught his breath. . . Well, I'll = leave the two of you to work the pace of things out. But remember = that, if you stay off the soil afterwards, and keep things growing in = it, then it may be a long time (years) before you need to go through = this again. Tom (not a master gardener, but then, nobody's perfect) ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Jackie and Bill Harrell=20 To: arid gardener=20 Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 10:50 AM Subject: [Arid_gardener] Roto-tiller advice Dear Master Gardeners, What kind of roto-tiller do you use for moderate (at least) use? = We have had a Mantis for years and tried to make it work for everything, = but the larger areas are taking too long to roto-till - I run out of = husband-power before we're finished! My ground hasn't been worked in 2 years and I'm trying to bring = back the garden. I know I need to water it better first, but even then, = the Mantis doesn't go deeper than 8 inches without a lot of effort, and = we do have hard ground below that. And it takes so long. Do YOU guys dig deeper than 8 inches, really? And if so, what = kind of machine do you use? In talking to Home Depot rentals, they rent Hondas but say that = even one or two "above" the Mantis is still a light machine and needs = "pushing on" to make it go deeper. My plots are divided up into smaller = areas - 4 x 10, 2 x 10 and pie-shaped pieces in the largest garden. I sure would appreciate hearing what the Master Gardeners use for = serious gardening! Thanks! Sincerely, = Jackie Harrell ------=_NextPart_000_002B_01C39661.939893B0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printableFrom:=20 Mike=20 MitchellTo: Arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu= =20Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 = 11:21=20 PMSubject: [Arid_gardener] = Mesquite=20 treeWe have a mesquite tree with has = received a lot=20 of watering over the past 5 years and has grown like a weed. = Recently it=20 split down the middle due, apparently due to overweight of its = branches. =20 We cut it off at about 6 feet off the ground hoping to save 3 = branches. =20 It appears to have survived and new shoots are sprouting from the = remaining branches. Now I am worried that the remaining branches = are=20 getting too heavy and will split off. The tree man we have been = using=20 does not appear to know how to trim them. Any = suggestions.Mike=20 Mitchell
------=_NextPart_000_002B_01C39661.939893B0-- From GrdnLsts@worldnet.att.net Sun Oct 19 23:27:16 2003 From: GrdnLsts@worldnet.att.net (olin) Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 16:27:16 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Roto-tiller advice References: <3F917D6E.6030703@NetZero.net> Message-ID: <001501c39698$a6b5e600$9a53530c@olin> A few considerations based on my experience. Others will have different experiences and different opinions. Tilling depth ========= The deeper the better. But as a practical matter, eight inches is adequate for most vegetables if there is good drainage in the subsoil and no underlying caliche layer. It is usually best not to bring too much of the subsoil to the top, but the topsoil layer in our desert soil is so thin that it is unavoidable. The best way is to till the basic soil to a depth of eight inches, then add 2 - 4 inches of compost and the recommended amount of agricultural gypsum (directions are on the bag) and till that into the loosened soil. Then wet that in and leave it alone for a few weeks before planting. The compost should be renewed annually because organic matter seems to dissolve in our alkaline soil. After a few years of adding compost and loosening the soil with a tiller, tilling depth to 12 inches (my preference) will not be an issue. If you have a large area, you can buy composted dairy cow manure locally in the Phoenix area at very reasonable price. Tiller Types ========= The mini 2-stroke tillers work well in loose soil where a tiller is not really required. They are also useful for mixing additives in the soil if the soil is already loosened. But it is best to think of them as motorized hoes, not as rototillers. With the 2-stroke cycle engines, one mixes the oil with the gasoline, a formula that ensures gummed up carburetors and makes starting difficult if the tank is not emptied after each use and there is still fuel left in the carburetor. There is also a Honda 4-stroke mini but I don't have any experience with it. I once owned a Mantis which I discarded and I also still have a Troy Bilt mini that has been hanging in the garage for a few years because I really have no use for it. At the higher end there are several brands of 8 HP rear tine rototillers that are great sod busters and work well for the first tilling. I have an 8 HP Troy Bilt that is about 35 years old, have replaced the engine twice, overhauled the transmission once, and have lost count of how many times the tines have been replaced. The soil here is pretty hard on tines. But for most home gardens, these big tillers are not often necessary and you can rent one for the few occasions when it is needed. I no longer use my 8HP Troy Bilt very often since I scaled down the garden space. I now also have a Sears Craftsman tiller with the engine over the tines and I use it almost exclusively. If you have the transport wheels, it' pretty easy to get in an and out of a raised bed using a ramp. The newer engines on rototillers, lawn mowers and most gasoline engines have the carburetor redesigned to reduce pollution which, with the winter fuel additives, has resulted in varnish deposits and gummed up carburetors making starting difficult. An easy fix is to add a fuel stabilizing product to the gasoline container. Olin Miller From azcyclone1@hotmail.com Mon Oct 20 22:14:25 2003 From: azcyclone1@hotmail.com (azcyclone1@hotmail.com) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 15:14:25 -0700 (MST) Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <200310202214.h9KMEPQ4011915@Ag.arizona.edu> How do I get the seeds from a Mediterrean Palm tree to germinate as well as the seeds from a desert spoon plant? Also what is the best way to grow/germinate Saguaro seeds? Many thanks for your service and support for these requests. From rchmiel@qwest.net Mon Oct 20 19:31:16 2003 From: rchmiel@qwest.net (Rita Chmiel) Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:31:16 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Help Message-ID: <000001c39740$bf085000$0500a8c0@Rita> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0001_01C39706.12A97800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I have been trying to grow turf in my backyard in Tempe. Half of area gets very little sun and the other half receives sun much of the day. Every gardener I speak to has a different story on what type of sod will grow in these conditions. What do you recommend? Thank you Rita in Tempe ------=_NextPart_000_0001_01C39706.12A97800 Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable----- Original Message -----From:=20 Jackie and=20 Bill HarrellTo: arid gardenerSent: Saturday, October 18, = 2003 10:50=20 AMSubject: [Arid_gardener] = Roto-tiller=20 adviceDear Master Gardeners,
What = kind of=20 roto-tiller do you use for moderate (at least) use? We have had = a Mantis=20 for years and tried to make it work for everything, but the larger = areas are=20 taking too long to roto-till - I run out of husband-power before we're = finished!
My ground hasn't been worked in 2 = years=20 and I'm trying to bring back the garden. I know I need to water = it=20 better first, but even then, the Mantis doesn't go deeper than 8 = inches=20 without a lot of effort, and we do have hard ground below that. = And it=20 takes so long.
Do YOU guys dig deeper than 8 = inches,=20 really? And if so, what kind of machine do you=20 use?
In talking to Home Depot rentals, they = rent=20 Hondas but say that even one or two "above" the Mantis is still a = light=20 machine and needs "pushing on" to make it go deeper. My plots = are=20 divided up into smaller areas - 4 x 10, 2 x 10 and pie-shaped pieces = in the=20 largest garden.
I sure would appreciate = hearing what=20 the Master Gardeners use for serious=20 gardening!
= Thanks!
=20 = =20 = =20 = =20 Sincerely, Jackie Harrell
I have been trying to grow turf in my backyard in =
Tempe. =
Half of area gets
very little sun and the other half receives sun much of the day. =
Every
gardener I speak to has a different story on what type of sod will grow =
in
these conditions. What do you recommend?
Thank you
Rita in =
Tempe
I have been trying to contact and all the emails have = been coming back. I am still testing to see if this goes through. Please = email back to let me know if this is finally working.
Rita
------=_NextPart_000_0067_01C397D6.24774E60-- From plantperson@prodigy.net Tue Oct 21 21:53:28 2003 From: plantperson@prodigy.net (plantperson) Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 14:53:28 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Christmas Cactus Message-ID: <002101c3981e$8cc70580$b5114bab@z3j2h2> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0009_01C397E3.16280E00 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable CHRISTMAS (Zygocactus truncatus), or THANKSGIVING (Schlumbergera truncatus) CACTUS The Christmas cactus is a sensational plant when in bloom for the = holiday season---if it blooms. It can be grown with success, but it requires a bit of "watching". The ideal soil for a Christmas cactus is composed of equal parts of = garden loam, leaf mold and clean coarse sand (not from the seashore). Add a = quart of wood ashes per bushel of mixture. If the soil is poor add 1/10 part = of composted cow manure. Most of us however don't have the luxury of mixing our own soil, but if = your Christmas cactus isn't doing well you might try repotting it. The Christmas cactus does not like direct summer sun. If you want to = grow it indoors in a south or west window you should shade the plant with = curtains. The broken shade of a porch or patio is ideal. Or plunge the pot into a shady spot in the garden during the summer months. This plant needs = shading from the sun between May and September. Unlike the prickly members of the cactus family, Christmas cactus is not = a dry soil plant that you can neglect for weeks. It can be drier during Feb/March.....right after flowering, but water it like other houseplants = at other times of the year. During the pre-flowering period of mid-September to mid-November keep it dryish and cool until flower buds form. Then increase water and = temperature. I leave mine outdoors until nights are down to 50 and the buds have = formed. Water normally during the flowering period of mid-November through mid-January with a minimum temperature of 55 degrees. After flowering it needs a rest period, keep it cool (55 degrees) and = water infrequently. During April and May water it thoroughly whenever the soil begins to dry out. June, July and August is a good time to put it outdoors in that shady = spot and start the cycle all over again! Fertilize your plant only when it is actively growing, and propagate by taking cuttings from recently matured stems or shoots when the plant is = not in flower. Maybe a little bit of watching is involved in taking care of your = cactus, but seeing it burst into bloom during the holiday season is worth the = time and effort it takes. ------=_NextPart_000_0009_01C397E3.16280E00 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable----- Original Message -----From:=20 Rita = Chmiel=20Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 = 9:24=20 AMSubject: [Arid_gardener] = HelpI have been trying to = contact and=20 all the emails have been coming back. I am still testing to see = if this=20 goes through. Please email back to let me know if this is = finally=20 working.
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------=_NextPart_000_0041_01C399A2.9F5B0540-- From bwjones123@hotmail.com Fri Oct 24 15:18:13 2003 From: bwjones123@hotmail.com (bwjones123@hotmail.com) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 08:18:13 -0700 (MST) Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page Message-ID: <200310241518.h9OFIDAi001691@Ag.arizona.edu> my father is having a house built in northwest tucson. I have asked the builder to relocate any plants before digging. Is there anything else I should do to preserve plants or top soil before construction or to prevent damage to plants/soil? thanks! From rodmcq6@highstream.net Fri Oct 24 16:45:26 2003 From: rodmcq6@highstream.net (Rod) Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 09:45:26 -0700 Subject: [Arid_gardener] Tree "orange" References: <44.368aaee0.2cbf4c99@aol.com> Message-ID: <003101c39a4e$3bbbdd00$552c0a3f@ibmbna6040> Fred, I haven't seen an answer to your question about why your orange tree has lost its leaves. I assume that you live in Green Valley or is your last name Green Valley. In either case if you live any where in Arizona where you can grow citrus, watering once every three months is grossly inadequate and the reason that the leaves have dropped. Check out this site for info on proper watering for citrus: http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1151.pdf Good luck. Rod McKusick Master Gardener ----- Original Message ----- From:----- Original Message -----From:=20 peacetolive@cox.netSent: Thursday, October 23, = 2003 2:54=20 PMSubject: [Arid_gardener] = Question from=20 Home-Hort WWW pagePomegranites...what is up with them all of sudden = turning white=20 inside instead of red? Still sweet, but not as sweet andddd the = inner=20 seeds of the seeds seem larger and harder.
a friend next door has = had her=20 bush/tree for 30 years with huge success with red pomegranets, another = friend=20 has a tree that is 3 years old and has only produced white on the=20 inside. I explained to the woman next door about my friends = problem with=20 white pomegranets and she said she hasn't opened one from this years = tree, and=20 much to her surprise when she did, found that they too wwere = white?
Hope=20 this makes sense. We are in a quandry of why right now, so = thought we=20 would ask the experts. thank you in=20 = advance.
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From: "Inge Herbert" <iherbert1@cox.net>Hi,
To: <gwright@Ag.arizona.edu>
Subject: curling leaves
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 07:46:09 -0700
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From: Cookque47@aol.com
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 14:28:41 EDT
Subject: GRAPEFRUIT
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MY GRAPEFRUIT ARE FALLING FROM TREE. presently HAVE THREE GROCERY BAGS. .
what IS THE PROBLEM
I just purchased a new home and have the following plants which I cannot find in Pruning Planting and Care-common names only-Desert ruellia, Orange Jubilee, and a Palo Brea tree. Can someone tell me where to look? Thanks Ted
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| Subject: | Sick boxwood |
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| Date: | Sun, 26 Oct 2003 19:55:11 -0700 |
| From: | "Candice Sherrill" <candicesherrill@cox.net> |
| To: | "Guy, Linda" <lindaguy@qwest.net> |
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Hi Linda
Hope your weekend went well. I thought of something you might
be able to help me with. I had e-mailed Kelly about this but she resigned
before getting back to me on it.
I met a neighbor lady out taking pictures, who asked whether I
had any idea what was wrong with her boxwoods. (See attached).
She's a winter visitor, so they probably don't get watered much
during the summer. The thing is, there must be 5 or 6 inches of dead leaves
underneath the green part. I could hardly push my finger down through them.
Should she prune severely and clean out the dead stuff? Next spring before
she leaves for home? Or is it something else?
If you could enlighten me, I'd sure appreciate it.
Thanks
Candice
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