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Re: Problems with garden


     Paige,
     
     Don't let the grass go to seed!!  At least cut it down before seeds 
     form or you will multiply you garden troubles.
     
     I don't think any one disease would cause all these symptoms that you 
     describe.  I'm inclined to suspect the soil itself.  What do you mean 
     by 'lots of amendments'(pH problems, herbide residues)?  Was the 
     'composted manure' store bought steer manure(high salts)?  Could you 
     have taken your soil out of balance(too much nitrogen)?  It sounds 
     like time to get a soil sample tested.
     
     Gardening is supposed to be fun.  This sort of thing can be very 
     discouraging, but the answer could be simple given the right 
     information.  Give us some more info about your garden and get that 
     soil testing started.  In California spring time planting is right 
     around the corner.  Let's get your troubles sorted out before lettuce 
     planting time.
     
     Tom Boehme
     San Jose
     
     P.S.  I can't get carrots to sprout most years, so we all have reasons 
     to doubt the greenness of our thumbs.  Hang in there.
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