--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4L00001 Date: 04/16/97 From: JANIS FOLEY Time: 02:42am \/To: TIMOTHY DUEHRING (Rcvd) (Read 3 times) Subj: squirrels -n- bird feeders > JF>I've never seen baby birds (besides on TV) before! I didn't want to ut > JF>up a bird feeder before to discourage birds going into our yard - > because we have two dogs... but now I see that they like it here and I > might as well help them find food OFF the ground (and away from our dogs!) > The squirrels will thank you. What??? I've heard of that... but I've never seen a squirrel around here... but then again... I didn't see an oppossum until I was about 23 years old... I was beginning to think that they were some kind of mythical eature! Chat with ya later! Janis :) --- System Support BBS * Origin: System Support BBS (1:202/1609) --------------- ** A related thread FOLLOWS this message. FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4LF1306 Date: 04/17/97 From: TIMOTHY DUEHRING Time: 11:21am \/To: JANIS FOLEY (Read 3 times) Subj: R: squirrels -n- bird feeder Janis, JF>I didn't see an oppossum until I was about 23 years JF>old... I was beginning to think that they were some kind of mythical JF>eature! Prepare yourself for a whole new adventure. And don't label someone nutty when they start talking about dragons, for remember thou art crunchy and go well with brie. Timothy Duehring tduehrin@execpc.com FIDO=1:154/280 ___ * UniQWK #5098* I think, therefore I am dangerous. --------------- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LAST Message In Thread <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4L00002 Date: 04/15/97 From: KATHRYN CONE Time: 10:21pm \/To: LISA PENNER (Read 3 times) Subj: raised beds Sunday, 13 April 1997 15:29:38, Lisa Penner wrote to Kathryn Cone Subject: raised beds LP> Have to watch for coolant/anti-freeze too, though. Ugh! Oh LP> yeah, gas and transmission fluid leaks too, could be yucky! Thanks, Lisa, We intend to have the soil tested before we bring in a load of top soil. The former owner dug out about 8 inches of top soil before pouring in the rock. All that soil needs to be replaced. KC>> gravel.They are going to haul it away for me. That is a big relief LP> That's a lucky break. :) It sure is. LP> Good idea. I'm using paths made with a base of sand, then LP> going to be bordered with the same yellow brick as our house. Good idea. I might try the much idea myself but not the brick. The books I've been reading suggest a border is not the best way to go. I figure I'll try it that wsay and see. If I don't like, I an always border next time. LP> The whole garden will be enclosed by shrubs, but that's it. I'm going to put in chain link fence on two sides. Already fenced on the other two. The garden area is in the front yard. The dog would dig it up in the back. LP> don't care for it. :) Yum! I'm going to try and make some rhubarb LP> wine this year! Can't wait. I don't really like asparagus enough to Let me know if you need a recipe. I have at least one. LP> go to all the trouble of making a special bed. That is my favorite vegie. And brussel sprouts and.... LP> My herbs go everywhere! Some in the new garden (peaceful Mine will, as time goes by. I had to transplant some of what we had at the other house so we just stuck it by the front porch. I have just begun here. HUGS, KC .!. "Avoid making irrevocable decisions while hungry." -- Heinlein --- Terminate 4.00/Pro * Origin: Point Defiant (tacoma Wa.) (1:138/317) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4M00000 Date: 04/17/97 From: JANIS FOLEY Time: 01:56pm \/To: RITA BUSSELL (Read 3 times) Subj: Birds and slugs > > Are the birds stealing the seeds as they drop off the plant or the seed > > you are putting in? > JF> No actually they haven't actually done any real damage yet... > JF> they were just in my little tomato area (that's fenced in because of > JF> my tomato eating dog)... I'm just worried that the birds will attack > JF> my future tomatoes when I get some! > I just read a tip in Woman's day magazine that you might want to try... > Hang red Christmas ornaments on plants just before tomatoes start > to ripen. Birds will learn that the "fruit" is hard and leave the > ripening tomatoes alone. Hey! That sounds like a good (and easy) idea to try! I think I'll do that! Now if I could just find my Christmas ornaments... Ha ha! I think I can find them in the garage somewhere! With hubby's help ofcourse! '-) > Another tip I read.... > Sprinkle chili powder around plants to repel slugs and cats. I'm going to have to do that one too! Thanks! Janis :) --- System Support BBS * Origin: System Support BBS (1:202/1609) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4M00001 Date: 04/17/97 From: JANIS FOLEY Time: 02:08pm \/To: MARILYN BOISSONEAULT (Read 3 times) Subj: Dragon Tree > JF> Ha ha ha! Sounds like me... but I am getting better! I want > JF> the world to know that I have kept a dragon plant alive (barely) for > JF> over a year now! It survived the time that I burnt it's leaves by > JF> over fertilizing it! Ooops! It's slowly getting back some new leaves > JF> now... :-) > Ok, I'm curious...what on earth is a dragon plant? Well it's actually called a Dragon Tree (Dracaena). Most Dracaenas have long, pointed leaves growing from a rosette or a cane-like stem. They can be variegated, or have long, silver-white stripes or spots. Dracaena is also known as the "corn plant"... (it's not really a corn plant but looks like one!) "I'm not really a corn plant but I play one on TV." '-) Ha ha! '-) Chat with ya later! Janis :) --- System Support BBS * Origin: System Support BBS (1:202/1609) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4M00002 Date: 04/17/97 From: JANIS FOLEY Time: 02:12pm \/To: MARILYN BOISSONEAULT (Read 3 times) Subj: Birds vs tomatoes! > JF> Got it! I'm seriously considering that route... Now what > JF> about birds in my garden? I can just feel them plotting to take away > JF> my future tomatoes... Like Rumplestiltskin and the first born child! > JF> :-@ > I thought I was the only one that had birds that ate their > tomatoes! That's one you don't see mentioned too often in the > gardening books. Mockingbirds are the worse culprits around > here. To add insult to injury they encourage their babies to > hide in the tomato vines, then dive bomb me when I go out and try > to get a tomato! GRRRRRR!!! They are our state bird and I'm > supposed to treat them nice......But some years they cause a lot > more problems than insects, worms or the usual pests. Well I was just told today to steak each tomato plant (with maybe four steaks for each) then after doing this... throw some netting over the whole thing to keep birds out of your tomatoes! I'm willing to try it because I have a bird family living above my plants... Hmmm... How nvenient! Chat with ya later! Janis :) --- System Support BBS * Origin: System Support BBS (1:202/1609) --------------- ** A related thread FOLLOWS this message. FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4MJ2322 Date: 04/18/97 From: TIMOTHY DUEHRING Time: 03:38pm \/To: JANIS FOLEY (Read 3 times) Subj: R: Birds vs tomatoes! Janis, I'm willing to try it JF>because I have a bird family living above my plants... Hmmm... How JF>nvenient! Look for the positive in this, free fertilizer. Timothy Duehring tduehrin@execpc.com FIDO=1:154/280 ___ * UniQWK #5098* I don't suffer from insanity..I enjoy every moment of it! --------------- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LAST Message In Thread <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4M00003 Date: 04/17/97 From: JANIS FOLEY Time: 02:14pm \/To: LINDA TAYLOR (Read 3 times) Subj: birds -n- pinwheels > Just remember that it's anything that moves in an unpredictable manner > that scares the birds. My uncle used to like the pinwheels. You can get > them every color of the rainbow, and you can get the ones that are made > with the flashy metalic looking surfaces. This is the best to scare away > the birds. I really like that idea too! I think it's almost time for another trip to Home Depot again! '-) Thanks! Janis :) --- System Support BBS * Origin: System Support BBS (1:202/1609) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4M00004 Date: 04/15/97 From: MARILYN BOISSONEAULT Time: 10:23pm \/To: MICHELE MAURO (Read 3 times) Subj: Composting -=> Quoting Michele Mauro to Marilyn Boissoneault <=- MM> My peas have finally had it... the pods were delicious and hubby said MM> the peas I shelled were also good - there's probably enough out there MM> for one more serving of peas, and then that's it. Sounds like you had better luck than me. My peas went out about the time I had the first pick. But they were good before they went. Glad the shelled peas worked too. MM> The grasshoppers are still hopping and I want to put my warm weather MM> veggies in but don't want them all eaten either... That is a dilemna...the grasshoppers are there to get them now, but if you wait too long the heat will get them! Hot weather is just around the corner. I didn't get too much warm weathr veggies in yet. Got the tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants in and they're doing well. Though I've noticed the worms have found the vines. I've picked several cherry tomatoes but planted those earlier than the others. They still have a ways to go. I also have some jalapeno's about ready. Marilyn ... bad command or file! Go stand in the corner. ___ Blue Wave/DOS v2.30 --- Alexi/Mail 2.02b (#10000) * Origin: Space Coast REACT, Melbourne FL <407> 255-9069 (1:374/710) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: E4M00005 Date: 04/15/97 From: MARILYN BOISSONEAULT Time: 10:23pm \/To: JANIS FOLEY (Read 3 times) Subj: snails -=> Quoting Janis Foley to Holly Sullivan <=- JF> Ha ha ha! Sounds like me... but I am getting better! I want JF> the world to know that I have kept a dragon plant alive (barely) for JF> over a year now! It survived the time that I burnt it's leaves by JF> over fertilizing it! Ooops! It's slowly getting back some new leaves JF> now... :-) Ok, I'm curious...what on earth is a dragon plant? Marilyn ... My tagline file can beat up your tagline file! ___ Blue Wave/DOS v2.30 --- Alexi/Mail 2.02b (#10000) * Origin: Space Coast REACT, Melbourne FL <407> 255-9069 (1:374/710)