tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post9044082666116691237..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Garden lessons learned: summer 2012Beth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-16058148379428561712012-09-12T20:30:08.332-05:002012-09-12T20:30:08.332-05:00Rose, this is an excellent entry, as well. Thanks ...Rose, this is an excellent entry, as well. Thanks for joining in!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-38787966578506362662012-09-12T20:29:29.175-05:002012-09-12T20:29:29.175-05:00Thanks, Michelle, for joining in with your beautif...Thanks, Michelle, for joining in with your beautiful post!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-8803879978619615942012-09-11T20:56:38.703-05:002012-09-11T20:56:38.703-05:00Just posted my thoughts on what I learned this sea...Just posted my thoughts on what I learned this season. Thanks for hosting this, Beth; it's always fun to look back at the past season, even such a challenging one as this summer.<br /><br />http://www.prairierosesgarden.blogspot.com/2012/09/garden-lessons-learned-summer-2012.htmlRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-65187290067534459922012-09-11T16:45:37.326-05:002012-09-11T16:45:37.326-05:00Here is my contribution to Lessons Learned, Beth. ...Here is my contribution to Lessons Learned, Beth. Thank you for hosting this wonderful meme.<br /><br />http://www.thesagebutterfly.blogspot.com/2012/09/seasonally-thinking.htmlThe Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-22891356139997317902012-09-10T20:42:20.800-05:002012-09-10T20:42:20.800-05:00Thanks, Ruth. You're not late--the meme runs t...Thanks, Ruth. You're not late--the meme runs through the equinox. Here's how TS at Casa Mariposa suggested using Kelp and Epsom salts: "Add 1/4 cup Epsom salts for every gallon of water along with several big glugs of liquid Kelp. Drench the soil every two weeks." I actually used dried Kelp and Epsom salts directly from the box and sprinkled them around the base of the plants. It has helped my Tomatoes, which are extremely late but are producing now.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-83859895696160728092012-09-10T04:15:03.097-05:002012-09-10T04:15:03.097-05:00Very cool...I linked in finallyVery cool...I linked in finallyDonna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-155664550103245062012-09-09T01:33:06.511-05:002012-09-09T01:33:06.511-05:00Great post. I am a bit late to the party but I fou...Great post. I am a bit late to the party but I found it very interesting. I knew that you could spray Epsom salts on vegetable blossoms to help them withstand the heat (I have never done that) but intend to keep the salts and the kelp on hand for next summer. How do you apply them?Ruthhttp://www.flowersforums.com/ruth/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-11886589632288305422012-09-07T22:37:54.899-05:002012-09-07T22:37:54.899-05:00Yeah, that squirrel seemed almost human-like--grab...Yeah, that squirrel seemed almost human-like--grabbing the edge of the picnic table. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry for him. Poor thing was working so hard. That's so kind of you to take care of the neglected Hydrangea. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-12663905155978072352012-09-07T22:35:57.091-05:002012-09-07T22:35:57.091-05:00Thanks, Karen and thanks for joining in with your ...Thanks, Karen and thanks for joining in with your link. Today we had a gentle, misty rain all day--it was wonderful. I'm starting to feel a little more relaxed and hoping we're truly turning the corner on the drought.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-82235987951254840222012-09-07T22:33:46.196-05:002012-09-07T22:33:46.196-05:00Thanks, Mary. Same story here with the vegetables....Thanks, Mary. Same story here with the vegetables. I don't know whether to blame the drought, the mulch, or some other variable. But I hope to have at least a few Tomatoes and Cucumbers!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-72979128439492057462012-09-07T14:28:14.015-05:002012-09-07T14:28:14.015-05:00I can certainly use some of your thoughts! Thank y...I can certainly use some of your thoughts! Thank you! The picture of the squirrel is priceless. And now, thanks to you, I will get several containers of water and drive to one foreclosed house not far from us to water one miserable hydrangea. It's dry, and nobody takes care of it... Thanks again!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-62075965706930687142012-09-07T13:58:41.001-05:002012-09-07T13:58:41.001-05:00Great information. I have to second your descripti...Great information. I have to second your description about hydrangeas. Mine have really been struggling. I've also come to appreciate rain. Hope the recent moisture is a sign of things to come!Karenhttp://www.hortiholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-5378156295478926782012-09-07T07:34:48.756-05:002012-09-07T07:34:48.756-05:00Great post. I tried growing vegetables in pots th...Great post. I tried growing vegetables in pots this summer because the deer ate what was in the vegetable garden. Bad idea for this summer because the hot, hot weather really stressed the plants in the pots. I replanted them in the garden and they are doing much better though my harvest is minimal.Mary Pelleritohttp://mary-goingnative.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-32206845372493059342012-09-05T21:25:14.650-05:002012-09-05T21:25:14.650-05:00Frustrating, huh? I'm excited though, that the...Frustrating, huh? I'm excited though, that the heat wave broke again. Hope it breaks soon for you too. Wishing you a spectacular, comfortable autumn, Kathleen!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-12910066200195009622012-09-05T21:21:25.429-05:002012-09-05T21:21:25.429-05:00Apparently most nitrogen gets to plants via microo...Apparently most nitrogen gets to plants via microorganisms (and of course fertilizers), but lightening is a contributor, too. I always notice my plants leap after a good rip-roaring lightening storm. Here are some good articles on the topic: <a href="http://1.usa.gov/4wQiy" rel="nofollow">http://1.usa.gov/4wQiy</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/lxGts" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/lxGts</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/Oc8PUC" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/Oc8PUC</a>Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-13306501005672882772012-09-05T09:55:48.678-05:002012-09-05T09:55:48.678-05:00I SO hear you!!! We've experienced the same c...I SO hear you!!! We've experienced the same conditions in Colorado as you describe there. 70+ days above 90 degrees when we usually only have 30. Combined with zero rain, it's been challenging. I'm ready for some relief from the 90's too but not for fall & winter! So funny you said you feel cheated ~ I think that too. I spent a lot of time viewing the garden from behind glass which I hardly ever do. I hope we get a nice fall to make up for it but I know I can't "count" on it!!!<br />You learned some good lessons ~ it seems Mother Nature is forcing us to learn those whether we like it or not. Happy September!Kathleenhttp://www.kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40348417751211406082012-09-05T06:42:47.881-05:002012-09-05T06:42:47.881-05:00Interesting observations. How much nitrogen is pro...Interesting observations. How much nitrogen is provided to plants during a lightening storm? Just wondering.Layaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711709343178927400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-14467899999754565362012-09-04T20:54:04.297-05:002012-09-04T20:54:04.297-05:00Big thunderstorm tonight! Yippee! As long as there...Big thunderstorm tonight! Yippee! As long as there isn't too much damage--every rainstorm helps. The worst part of the drought was in July, but since we were running a deficit, we really need to catch up. Thanks for your kind thoughts, Holley!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-56935577621016417452012-09-04T20:49:57.474-05:002012-09-04T20:49:57.474-05:00Thanks, Michelle! We're getting a wonderful ra...Thanks, Michelle! We're getting a wonderful rainstorm tonight! It's such a wonderful feeling each time after the hot, dry summer. I'll look forward to your post, and thanks for joining in!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-28391768795277770502012-09-04T20:47:27.358-05:002012-09-04T20:47:27.358-05:00My husband was just out in Washington state and he...My husband was just out in Washington state and he said the plants and lawns were dry. Things aren't as bad here as they were, but June and July were scary hot and dry. Thanks, Candice, for your comment and kind words.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40422969942141062142012-09-04T18:25:34.441-05:002012-09-04T18:25:34.441-05:00So sad you had to learn so many lessons about drou...So sad you had to learn so many lessons about drought. It is stressful for the garden, the gardener, and all the animals in the garden, too. I hope you start getting rains soon. It's amazing the difference a rain will make vs. watering from a hose!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-77706807220516852132012-09-04T07:51:55.876-05:002012-09-04T07:51:55.876-05:00Some wonderful and important lessons here, Beth. I...Some wonderful and important lessons here, Beth. I echo many of your sentiments concerning this summer. It has not been as pleasant for me as in previous years either. We are getting some rain now, but it has been a very dry summer. And I have had to work very hard to keep the garden healthy, with a few losses here and there. Thank you for the personal invitation to join in your wonderful meme. I would not miss it! I will prepare something this week and join in. I wish you lots of rain...soon!!!The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-9927195238144642562012-09-03T19:54:52.414-05:002012-09-03T19:54:52.414-05:00I am here in the nw, and we havent had rain for ab...I am here in the nw, and we havent had rain for about two months....the lawns are done...but the garden gets water every two days. (every day if its gonna be over 80) Thanks for all the tips that you learned. what a good way of keeping track...I've just posted my top performers from my garden. But the things you've learned is a good idea:) thanks for sharing. candicehttp://adventurefoodlove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-67409965651740855662012-09-03T16:46:56.556-05:002012-09-03T16:46:56.556-05:00Hi Autumn Belle: I thought the little squirrel was...Hi Autumn Belle: I thought the little squirrel was sick. He didn't look too well. Actually, two of them were stretched out on the picnic table. But then he popped back up in a minute and seemed fine. And then my son and I did some research on the behavior and discovered it's somewhat common during hot weather.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-82612083394312043712012-09-03T16:44:26.296-05:002012-09-03T16:44:26.296-05:00Thank you, Laura. I agree--it's hard to know w...Thank you, Laura. I agree--it's hard to know what plants to go with when they predict drought and then you get a season-long soaking like you did. I'm not planning to change things up too much, but I won't be planting anymore Hydrangeas. I can handle two near the house, though, because they are so lovely!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com