Re: We're waiting...

> I would also think that tobacco smoke, with its ability to spread
> tobacco mosaic virus and who knows what else, would be a no-no in any
> nursery.

Now, I didn't know that.  I checked for a list of plants affected and found
mostly food crops.  Then found lots of greenhouse and bedding plants.
"Smokers are probably the main cause of most TMV-infected plants in the
greenhouse. Cigarette and tobacco users can transmit TMV by touching plants
and equipment. Workers should wash hands with soap and warm water or 3 per
cent trisodium orthophosphate before entering the crop. Wash working clothes
as often as possible."

Hmmmmm.......ammunition!  Even though Arbor Farms doesn't deal in food,
greenhouse, or bedding plants, I can see how it could be important. Thanks.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "james singer" <jsinger@igc.org>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] We're waiting...


> Last time I had any interest in smoking, I worked for an outfit that
> rented space in the Brookings Institution Annex, definitely a
> no-smoking zone. If we wanted to smoke, we had to go outside--without
> regard to the weather. I think it was a sensible policy, and we addicts
> didn't seem to mind too much. Having a cigaret is only a 5 minute
> respite--not exactly like staying out in the cold very long.
>
> I would also think that tobacco smoke, with its ability to spread
> tobacco mosaic virus and who knows what else, would be a no-no in any
> nursery.
>
> On Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at 09:07 AM, Judy L Browning wrote:
>
> > Re coworker. That's a tough situation. can't ask her to go outside,
> > hmmm. I
> > make my husband move downwind, or if I can, I just step upwind of his
> > fumes.
> > If you're still working, she should move. Don't suppose there's a
> > desinated
> > smoking area? Hope you can get this worked out. Getting an unwelcome
> > breath
> > of smoke can sure ruin a nice day.
> > Judy B
> > z 6 Idaho, hyacinths, forsythia, squill & ipheion? (sp?) in bloom
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 7:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] We're waiting...
> >
> >
> >> The only trouble I had yesterday with the potting mix was the frozen
> > chunks.
> >> The pile was outside and we worked outside, too.  This is a bulkier
> >> mix
> > for
> >> woody plants, not the fine milled stuff you'd use for filling trays.
> >> But
> >> you are right.  Those light materials like milled sphagnum,
> >> vermiculite, &
> >> perlite can be tough on the nose and lungs.  The only problem in that
> >> area
> >> for me so far is the other woman they hired with me.  She breaks
> > frequently
> >> for cigarettes and doesn't always move away from the work area to
> >> smoke.
> >> Sort of ruins the fresh air for me.
> >>
> >> Kitty
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Donna " <justme@prairieinet.net>
> >> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:14 PM
> >> Subject: RE: [CHAT] We're waiting...
> >>
> >>
> >>> Kitty, I realize you are working outside so this may not apply....
> >>> but
> >>> found wearing some type of breathing mask helps in the greenhouse
> >>> when
> >>> we are plants thousands of plugs and seeds. That darn potting soil
> >>> will
> >>> make your sinuses go nuts while filling up a zillion trays! (well
> >>> mine
> >>> anyways)
> >>>
> >>> Donna
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>> That sounds like it work a treat, Kitty; think you'd find it very
> >>>> useful and it would keep you relatively clean for whipping out on
> >>>> errands.  Of course, if it were me, I'd still have potting soil
> >>>> everywhere BUT where the apron was:-)
> >>>>
> >>>> Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> >>>
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