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To: greeneyes

I hope for good yield, however last night I noticed that my bell pepper leaves were turning yellow, and my cucumber plants were getting munched upon. *groan*

As to Fluffy, she got sort of “used to me” during the winter, and she LOVES the dried meal worms. So, I shake the container, she jumps out of the coop, then she trots along next to me while I shake the box. She goes right on track, right through the gate. She knows the routine now, so she gets excited because she gets to go on “vacation” in the garden. The other hens get pissed/jealous and cackle at us while we garden. LOL,I play favorites.


235 posted on 07/05/2013 3:52:15 PM PDT by Ladysforest
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To: Ladysforest

Yellow leaves could be aphids, not enough nitrogen/nutrients, incorrect moisture levels to name a few.

I would pick off those yellow leaves, examine closely for bugs of any kind, and maybe give a dose of water soluable nutrients.

I use a cayenne, garlic, onion, mix with a drop of cooking oil and dish washing liquid to spray plants that might have bugs or critters eating them.

It will kill some bugs, and the stink will repel some of the others.


236 posted on 07/05/2013 4:02:48 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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