Re: Garden report from MD...added: Concerning Black Spot
In a message dated 05/13/2002 4:13:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
KELOWNABC@aol.com writes:
<< << These lists are a fantastic source of information that can save you
years of trial and error, although trial and error is lots of fun and also a
great way to learn. >>
I tend to look at gardening lists somewhat like going to the old
general/farm and feed store with the old pot bellied stove with people
gathered around visiting and discussing crops and families. Sometimes we
have time to linger and visit and share and sometimes we can stay only long
enough to pick up our supplies. I love the times I can sit and visit and
hopefully answer a question whether it be how to get out of town or can Aunt
Martha really use
baking soda for black spot on her roses. Sure am glad to be here but when
others want to leave town I don't mind pointing them in the right direction.
Lisa Marie-- gotta love them tomatoes.
>>
I haven't tried the method below, but your email reminded me to pull it out
to try this year. It's from Gardens and Outdoor Living, Summer, 2000...
"Last summer, one of our staffers grew tomato plants among some roses that
had been hit badly by black spot the previous year. The foliage on the rose
plants was perfect this time. Why? Because tomato leaves have a chemical
that inhibits black spot.
Another tactic is to spray plants with an organic recipe from Doc and Kathy
Abraham's, The Green Thumb Garden Handbook (Lycos Press). Grind 2 cups of
tomato leaves into a puree; add 5 pints of water and 1 ounce of cornstarch.
Spray the mix on rose foliage every couple of weeks. Refrigerate unused
portion."
Jo
"There will come a time when we will sit down
to the banquet of our consequences."
Robert Louis Stevenson
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