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Posted on 06/28/2006 10:14:11 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog

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To: Corin Stormhands

Oh hey, now that wasn't nice...I was saving that


Mrsnad


801 posted on 07/05/2006 11:46:59 AM PDT by g'nad (corin is selfish :-))
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To: g'nad

I wouldn't take it if it were lying on the side of the road!

;-D

Here's some good info for your neck of the woods...

http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/IPM.asp?code=118&group=22&level=s


802 posted on 07/05/2006 11:53:50 AM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: Corin Stormhands

Hey, you know I planted those cukes on that net-like fencing? One of the actual cucumbers grew through the fence a bit and now it's hugh with the fence growing into it!

I'll try to get a picture...it's pretty funny.


803 posted on 07/05/2006 12:03:04 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: Corin Stormhands
See? Heh heh! Isn't that funny!!


804 posted on 07/05/2006 12:17:25 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: g'nad; Lil'freeper; Overtaxed
The bean teepee before:

The bean teepee now!


805 posted on 07/05/2006 12:19:20 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: 2Jedismom

Sevin


806 posted on 07/05/2006 12:28:53 PM PDT by Overtaxed
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To: Overtaxed

once it's in there, will that still work?

Mrsnad


807 posted on 07/05/2006 1:03:08 PM PDT by g'nad (corin is selfish :-))
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To: g'nad
I've heard that you can put a cardboard tube around the base of the plant when you plant it and that's supposed to work.

We always used styrofoam or plastic cups, turned upside down, to keep the critters out. A piece of pvc pipe would work, too, and you can get that down even further into the dirt.

808 posted on 07/05/2006 1:11:53 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: 2Jedismom
Man, they did a number on that plant! That would be discouraging, but at least you got quite few squash off of it before it went!

Just got back from my annual mammo. YIKES! Well at least they said everything looks good, so I don't have to do THAT for another year.

809 posted on 07/05/2006 1:13:11 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: g'nad

Two people are "watching" my Saxon Phonics K kit! No bids yet, but them watching is a good sign! They might snipe it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150006058143

Here's my other two...no bids on them either, but there is still time.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150005626582

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150006026830


810 posted on 07/05/2006 1:14:10 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: 2Jedismom

That's gonna be a nice shady spot in your back yard!


811 posted on 07/05/2006 1:15:34 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: SuziQ; g'nad; Overtaxed

Yes, and I still have one straight neck yellow squash out there producing.

And I have the entire produce drawer in my fridge stuffed with squash...we were getting about sick of it anyway. We still eat squash every day! Ha ha!

I'm monitoring the straight neck carefully...perhaps it's resistent? It would be good to keep in mind for next year to see if it resists the borer again.

The butternut "is" resistent, because the borer needs a hollow stemmed squash plant to live in...and butternuts have a solid stem, apparently. But alas, they aren't a summer squash. It's as different as apples and oranges.


812 posted on 07/05/2006 1:18:27 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: SuziQ

Fiver loves to hang out in there under the blue chair...


813 posted on 07/05/2006 1:18:59 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: g'nad

It should if you can get it where the borers are.


814 posted on 07/05/2006 1:23:33 PM PDT by Overtaxed
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To: Overtaxed

just read the link 2J posted (see post 802) and it will help if you get them before they get in.

Mrsnad


815 posted on 07/05/2006 1:32:10 PM PDT by g'nad
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To: 2Jedismom

Fiver's cousins nipped some of my beans.


816 posted on 07/05/2006 1:34:52 PM PDT by Overtaxed
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To: g'nad; Overtaxed; SuziQ; Lil'freeper
Ok, I just went out and did an assessment of my straight neck squash. I am filled with foreboding.

Here is the entire plant, for future reference. And this spot is where I believe a squash vine borer has entered...see the granular stuff on the inside and the split?

I think I might have Steve slice it gently and see if we can get it out. It might kill the plant, but like I say...we're nearly sick of squash! Heh!

817 posted on 07/05/2006 1:39:40 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: Overtaxed

I can't wait till the beans flower! The vines are nearly to the top of the teepee (though they're not real leafy up that far yet.)

How will they flower? White flowers like peas? Will they start at the bottom or something?

I've never grown Kentucky Wonder beans. C is thrilled, got real excited when I told her what they were. Apparently they were her and her dearly-departed mother's favorite bean. She said she hasn't been able to find them at the fruit stands in a few years.

She irritates me, but I guess I'll probably give her some beans. Since they mean so much to her.


818 posted on 07/05/2006 1:44:02 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Expect me when you see me!)
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To: 2Jedismom

They have white flowers...not as big as pea flowers, though. They usually flower all over.


819 posted on 07/05/2006 1:53:12 PM PDT by Overtaxed
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I just brought in another half gallon of green beans. Good thing I like 'em! My zuchs could start coming in tomorrow or Friday.

I found another bunny burrow - square in the middle of one of my beds. No bunnies yet. I'm going to encourage them to inkibate elsewhere.

820 posted on 07/05/2006 2:21:30 PM PDT by Lil'freeper (You do not have the plug-in required to view this tagline.)
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