Comments for Backyard Gardening Blog http://www.gardeningblog.net Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:03:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Use Black Mulch to Brighten Up Shady Areas by daiseygirl http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/05/12/use-black-mulch-to-brighten-up-shady-areas/#comment-8693 daiseygirl Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:02:31 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/05/12/use-black-mulch-to-brighten-up-shady-areas/#comment-8693 I too was a huge fan of the black mulch and the rich look it gave my garden initially....However, beware these mulches are made of dyed new woods (sometimes even from old pallets that have been chopped up) vs aged woods. When using this product be aware that you will need to pay very close attention to your fertilization as they tend to "rob" to soil of it's nutrients as the bacteria that would normally be found in the aged mulches and would work in the soils enrichment are now putting their energies into the breakdown and decomposition of this new wood.....so even though it is pretty, the dyed mulch can be very detrimental to your garden. I learned the hard way and almost destroyed my garden.... I too was a huge fan of the black mulch and the rich look it gave my garden initially….However, beware these mulches are made of dyed new woods (sometimes even from old pallets that have been chopped up) vs aged woods. When using this product be aware that you will need to pay very close attention to your fertilization as they tend to “rob” to soil of it’s nutrients as the bacteria that would normally be found in the aged mulches and would work in the soils enrichment are now putting their energies into the breakdown and decomposition of this new wood…..so even though it is pretty, the dyed mulch can be very detrimental to your garden. I learned the hard way and almost destroyed my garden….

]]> Comment on Baby Cardinals by Tami http://www.gardeningblog.net/2006/05/06/baby-cardinals/#comment-8631 Tami Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:23:20 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2006/05/06/baby-cardinals/#comment-8631 We have a cardinal nest in front of our kitchen window in our lilac bushes. 2-3 babies were hatched a couple of days ago. Mommy & daddy cardinal have been bringing them bugs and worms, and taking good care of their brood. Yesterday we noticed a strange bird lingering around the nest, and we have been trying to scare him away from them when we see it. Today mom's been sitting on the nest all day, so she knows the danger involved, I think. I am so afraid the "predator" will kill the babies, so I LIVE in front of the window watching so I can help protect them, by my movements..the mom and dad are used to us coming in and out of the door, but the preditor flys off. I hope they stay safe. I feel like they are my "grandbabies"! We have a cardinal nest in front of our kitchen window in our lilac bushes. 2-3 babies were hatched a couple of days ago. Mommy & daddy cardinal have been bringing them bugs and worms, and taking good care of their brood. Yesterday we noticed a strange bird lingering around the nest, and we have been trying to scare him away from them when we see it. Today mom’s been sitting on the nest all day, so she knows the danger involved, I think. I am so afraid the “predator” will kill the babies, so I LIVE in front of the window watching so I can help protect them, by my movements..the mom and dad are used to us coming in and out of the door, but the preditor flys off. I hope they stay safe. I feel like they are my “grandbabies”!

]]> Comment on Pruning a Pear Tree by Tree pruning http://www.gardeningblog.net/2007/04/06/pruning-a-pear-tree/#comment-8602 Tree pruning Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:39:47 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2007/04/06/pruning-a-pear-tree/#comment-8602 WOW. thanks for the TIPs. I do really find them helpful. :D WOW. thanks for the TIPs. I do really find them helpful. :D

]]> Comment on Escaped Asparagus by Spotty Boxes http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/07/17/escaped-asparagus/#comment-8590 Spotty Boxes Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:15:15 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/07/17/escaped-asparagus/#comment-8590 Thanks for the tip. I'll keep my eyes open for free asparagus! Thanks for the tip. I’ll keep my eyes open for free asparagus!

]]> Comment on Updates: Garden Labels and Ditch Lilies by the Road by home in columbus http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/07/01/updates-garden-labels-and-ditch-lilies-by-the-road/#comment-8481 home in columbus Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:44:23 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/07/01/updates-garden-labels-and-ditch-lilies-by-the-road/#comment-8481 that was a really good idea! i may do that too. They do appear to make a nice filler. -emily that was a really good idea! i may do that too. They do appear to make a nice filler.
-emily

]]> Comment on Brewing Compost Tea on the Cheap by Caprice http://www.gardeningblog.net/2007/11/01/brewing-compost-tea-on-the-cheap/#comment-8471 Caprice Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:55:02 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2007/11/01/brewing-compost-tea-on-the-cheap/#comment-8471 I too would like to know if using a store bought compost will work, and what brand to buy, or qualities to look for. I too would like to know if using a store bought compost will work, and what brand to buy, or qualities to look for.

]]> Comment on Updates: Garden Labels and Ditch Lilies by the Road by Kristin http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/07/01/updates-garden-labels-and-ditch-lilies-by-the-road/#comment-8295 Kristin Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:24:43 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/07/01/updates-garden-labels-and-ditch-lilies-by-the-road/#comment-8295 They really do look nice, and everyone can enjoy them! They really do look nice, and everyone can enjoy them!

]]> Comment on Grow Potatoes in a Trash Can by Garden Tool Kit http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/06/23/grow-potatoes-in-a-trash-can/#comment-8272 Garden Tool Kit Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:33:00 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/06/23/grow-potatoes-in-a-trash-can/#comment-8272 I couldn't convince my husband to grow potatoes this year - maybe next year, as the strawberries turned out so well. I couldn’t convince my husband to grow potatoes this year - maybe next year, as the strawberries turned out so well.

]]> Comment on Grow Potatoes in a Trash Can by Shady Gardener http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/06/23/grow-potatoes-in-a-trash-can/#comment-8243 Shady Gardener Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:30:07 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/06/23/grow-potatoes-in-a-trash-can/#comment-8243 Wonderful idea!!! I'm going to print this, so I can try it next year! :-) Wonderful idea!!! I’m going to print this, so I can try it next year! :-)

]]> Comment on Beer, Beans, and Slugs by James Mann http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/06/16/beer-beans-and-slugs/#comment-8180 James Mann Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:02:06 +0000 http://www.gardeningblog.net/2008/06/16/beer-beans-and-slugs/#comment-8180 Well I have been scratching my head trying to figure out what was eating the leaves from my squash and you may have just given me the answer. I will have to go out tonight with a flashlight and see if any of those little slugs are feasting on my leaves. We don't have alcohol in the house so if it's slugs I will have to get a beer from my neighbor. Thanks for the tip. Well I have been scratching my head trying to figure out what was eating the leaves from my squash and you may have just given me the answer.

I will have to go out tonight with a flashlight and see if any of those little slugs are feasting on my leaves.

We don’t have alcohol in the house so if it’s slugs I will have to get a beer from my neighbor.

Thanks for the tip.

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