Re: Wind Storms

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I'm not sure if it's Garret Lindsay or Lindsay Garret- but thanks for the encouragement. As Far as raspberries are concerned - most people have them planted as barriers- around property- at least around here. They are almost impossible to get rid of. At my last property I had some mixed in with the grapes- -"volunteers" from the neighboring field and I couldn't dig them out  and keep them out no matter what I did. If you want to plant raspberries- by all means have at it! But maybe your local nursery( not garden center) could give you some good information on where to plant and how to make the right kinds of trellis to train them on.Like grapes- now there are all kinds of ways to train them - but I doubt that you would want to plunk one down in your sq ft garden block. You'll want a strong support and to keep it away from the beds. With all these savvy folks I am sure someone will come up with a link to raising raspberries-.  
 
Today wind was mild but it was hot. Have been watering like crazy - all the plants in my back garden are in full sun and are so dehydrated. I  have some of this stuff called SUPERthrive and not to advertise or anything but it is saving some of my half  dead plants.It is hormones and vitamins to help plants in stress when they are doing transplanting- especially  when they get too much wind or frost or dehydrated.Got it at Walmart -it worked great on my seeds and transplants- So have been  dosing everything  with it out of my watering can and  covering with my milk crates and whole beds covered with tomato cages spread out  that have wet bed sheets clothespinned, draped over  and between them.The veggies are gone -all but the strawberries and they look pretty ragged- we shall see- hopefully they will survive. Having a heat wave after this wind storm is not helpful.
 
I just keep misting the sheets and making sure that the soakers stay dripping - I have been amazed at how much water the plants are soaking up. I never knew how dehydrated the wind could  make them. They were all shriveled and some  lost leaves and branches and now- even though they are still all tattered and torn- they are starting coming back around. Usually after they get to a certain point of dehydration - they are gonners.Just have to wait.
 
 
If you know you have a storm coming - can you pretect some of your plants? I hadnt a clue or I would have at least gone out and covered some of my babies better.Probably the first time I haven't watched the weather in two months.
Tell the neighbors to take down that trampoline! And  to think I was worried about my patio umbrella hopping the fence! Take Care -Kitty   
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Well kitty, it looks like your wind has starting pushing our way.  We have been getting some of the storms that were hitting you but much much colder.  In fact some areas are getting snow.  Looks like I may need to do some replanting when this all blows over.  I just kept my eyes on my neighbors trampoline last night to make sure it didn't decide to start flying over into my yard.  I hope things calm down there soon so you can get back to your garden, I know I'm anxious.
 
Has anyone gotten a chance to look at my raspberry question?  My parents grew raspberries and I remember how much I loved them, but now that I am starting my own garden I can't remember how much they might grow or what other plants they might affect.
 
-garrett lindsay
Cedar Hills, Utah
zone 5b
 
Looking forward to seeing my kids pick something yummy from the garden.
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