Our first tomato....
Today I pulled out 7 tomato plants to protect the few that were healthy.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Tomato Plants
Our first tomato....
Today I pulled out 7 tomato plants to protect the few that were healthy.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Important Update from John
Hi everyone!!!!!
Now that the sun is out, the veggies are growing and the soil is finally drying out we should take a deep breath, relax and let the garden do its thing.... right? NO WAY!!! Guess what, here comes the heat and humidity, which in turn brings diseases and bugs galore! I spotted my first Japanese Beatles munching my Hot Cocoa roses last night at my house!!!!
This morning as I got an Rx question from Ken Cupp about his tomatoes and problems with them it dawned on me that everyone needs to know that infected plants should NEVER be composted in the community compost pile. As composting is the best way to recycle I would hate to see us cause our own problems by reintroducing fungus, diseases and other problems back into all our plots year after year. Problem is that spores and other garden nasties often overwinter in the compost bin, then we take that beautiful black gold and spread it all over our plots for next year along with the bad stuff. So... please take any suspect plant material and veggies home and place it in you trash, NOT into any composting piles. Unaffected plant or material that is not prone to problems by all means compost. If we all work together now its will make gardening easier in the future.
If your having problems please stop by or call. We are here to help. Once again we have many effective natural and organic solutions to most all garden problems. Remember to be proactive not reactive to fungus, for it is easier to prevent then stop. Serenade has been a really effective organic fungicide we use quite a bit here at the nursery. Neem oil is great as a 3 in 1 insecticide, miticide, and fungicide. My son and I finally got a chance to stop by and things are looking great!!!!!! I love all the creative ways you are staking, edging and otherwise decorating the plots. Looks fantastic!!!!
Happy Gardening
JOHN T. ACERBI
Litchfield Hills Nursery
860-567-9374
Now that the sun is out, the veggies are growing and the soil is finally drying out we should take a deep breath, relax and let the garden do its thing.... right? NO WAY!!! Guess what, here comes the heat and humidity, which in turn brings diseases and bugs galore! I spotted my first Japanese Beatles munching my Hot Cocoa roses last night at my house!!!!
This morning as I got an Rx question from Ken Cupp about his tomatoes and problems with them it dawned on me that everyone needs to know that infected plants should NEVER be composted in the community compost pile. As composting is the best way to recycle I would hate to see us cause our own problems by reintroducing fungus, diseases and other problems back into all our plots year after year. Problem is that spores and other garden nasties often overwinter in the compost bin, then we take that beautiful black gold and spread it all over our plots for next year along with the bad stuff. So... please take any suspect plant material and veggies home and place it in you trash, NOT into any composting piles. Unaffected plant or material that is not prone to problems by all means compost. If we all work together now its will make gardening easier in the future.
If your having problems please stop by or call. We are here to help. Once again we have many effective natural and organic solutions to most all garden problems. Remember to be proactive not reactive to fungus, for it is easier to prevent then stop. Serenade has been a really effective organic fungicide we use quite a bit here at the nursery. Neem oil is great as a 3 in 1 insecticide, miticide, and fungicide. My son and I finally got a chance to stop by and things are looking great!!!!!! I love all the creative ways you are staking, edging and otherwise decorating the plots. Looks fantastic!!!!
Happy Gardening
JOHN T. ACERBI
Litchfield Hills Nursery
860-567-9374
Thursday, July 2, 2009
July 2
**Cherry tomato plants have been donated by
Alvord Cut Flowers in Bantam.
They are up against the fence. Enjoy!
In spite of the many rainy days,
the lack of sun and warmth...
OUR GARDENS ARE GROWING!
Alvord Cut Flowers in Bantam.
They are up against the fence. Enjoy!
In spite of the many rainy days,
the lack of sun and warmth...
OUR GARDENS ARE GROWING!
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