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- From: S*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 11:59:38 MST
sage
Thank you Clarence for your help in forwarding the message . Im still
fumbling through the process of becoming re established with The AIS . I
dont know how many people have thanked you for all of the help you have
given to this robin . Im sure Im just one among many that benefit from help
and kindness.
>> Re Slugs Linda I think you missed a bet on the snails and slugs. On
Another robin Ellen Gallagher suggests using a bate of beer. The little
things crawl in ,get drunk and die relaxed and happy. She ends her letter
with the realization that beer doesnt work, better to drink it ones self
.But if you think about it ,snails are no problem in Europe . Why is
that?.. You need a large patch of garlic & a Frenchmans Love for food.
Voila ! No snails
>>Re Pacific Hybs.
Im trying to grow and gain as much info. as I can on pacific Hyb s. Im
growing them here on the west coast ,but at the same time help others out
with problems. As far as the temps. gomy Sunset Western Garden Book
says.The species grow in parts of the state that over a 20 year period get
low temps. that range from 19 F down to -7F. . I would think the Hybs
might be a bit harder. The soils where these species grow are a mix of
decomposed granite, some clay and some volcanic material .It should be
remembered that they all grow in well drained soil. They also take some
shade in the hot part of the year. Yes they do get a lot of mulch but that
soon becomes part of the soil. I think That if you have extremely cold
winter temps. you might try deep mulching . You would have to remove the
mulch early in the year because the iris begin growing early. Many of the
species and hybs. at lower elevations , out here , are in bloom. If any of
you are going to the convention go on the side trip to Joe Ghios Bay View
gardens. Joe works a lot with Pacific Hybs .He is a goods guy to talk to .
If I can help in any way let me know
Doug Davis , Long Beach Cal.
