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By joenesgarden, 2 years and 5 months ago

Magic Milk for Powdery Mildew

White lilac with powdery mildew - not sprayed_edited You know … the unattractive white powdery-looking spots that seem to appear from nowhere during mid- to late-summer?  These fungal spots begin on lower leaves and can quickly spread to cover leaf surfaces of entire plants.  Lilacs, phlox, bee balm, asters, dahlias, cucumber and summer squash are all susceptible, particularly if the plants do not have good air circulation (a problem I plant to avoid).  Not liking to spray fungicides, I've tolerated powdery mildew for years.  But when cleaning up paperwork this past winter, I found a note I had jotted down, likely while watching any one of gardening shows I try to take in during cold weather months.  The note said: powdery mildew; 1 part milk to 9 parts water; spray 2x weekly.

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By joenesgarden, 2 years and 5 months ago

CT Grown Eats

CT grown August 8, 2009.  Today is the last 'official' day of Eat CT Grown, but this does not mean we cannot continue to enjoy the fresh grown vegetables and fruits, and other freshly made local products so easily found at CT farm stands and farmer's markets.  Yes, the campaign was poorly advertised – there is not even a mention of it on Buy CT Grown … nope not on the home page, the news page, or the event page.  Regardless, buying locally grown produce and other products is the best – outside of actually growing your own – way to get really fresh foods.  Besides, doing so supports local businesses and it's considered an environmentally-friendly practice.

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  • Misjudged collaboration causes an NWF GOOPs:
    • joenesgarden: Debbie, NWF's GOOPs certainly seemed to be an eye opener for many NWF collaborators. Only time will tell whether NWF's reputation is sullied.
    • Debbie/GardenofPossibilities: Joene, What a good example of a major GOOPs. As Laurrie noted, it's unbelievable that NWF never mentioned the groundswell of outrage as a factor in the decision to end the partnership. I guess regadless of how/why it happened, most people are pleased it's over. BTW, thanks for the shout-out.
    • joenesgarden: Laurrie, The NWF's GOOPs may direct more followers to local wildlife-protecting and environmental organizations. This would be a good thing.
    • Laurrie: Talk about a gardening oops, this was a monster one. Absolute debacle. It's interesting that when they rescinded the partnership they blamed it on the lawsuits and gave no credit to the groundswell of public outrage. Never mentioned that at all. Unbelievable. My OOPS is on my blog today and...
  • Connecticut’s new planting zones:
    • joenesgarden: Jean, I think all seasoned gardeners understand zone map recommendations are no substitute for knowing your property, as your experience with temperature extremes in your Maine garden illustrates. I'm honored you named me as one of your Versatile Bloggers. I would participate if not for the sharing rules ... thanks anyway. I hope...
    • Jean: Joene, I was just looking at the new hardiness zones for Maine, and it brought home your point about knowing your own garden conditions. On the new map, my town has been moved from the boundary of zones 4b and 5a firmly into 5b. But the low temperature for zone 5b is -15F, and I...
    • joenesgarden: Debbie, I think the map is useful for new gardeners just beginning to understand what hardiness zones mean. It will also be very helpful to gardeners facing a move and garden and landscape designers who work in many different locations.
    • Debbie/GardenofPossibilities: Joene, I love the new interactive map. I'm still a zone 6b but 7a is creeping close.

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