[Arid_gardener] RE: Composted manure needed
Bill Woody
billw-9 at msn.com
Mon Apr 23 16:13:21 MST 2007
In reply to the party who wanted composted mulch or manure, I copied the
following recently from Craigslist:
We have lots and lots of compost from our horse stables which is composed of
manure and sawdust. It has been composting for years. It is perfect for new
lawns or gardens. Does not smell. We also have a very large pile of clean
fill dirt - no rocks or trash in it. Our yard used to be a commercial olive
grove. Bring your truck or trailer. We will load it with the tractor. Call
Roger at 602-571-1515 to set a time.
Bill
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1. Re: Question from Home-Hort WWW page (Dick Gross)
2. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (jharter at cox.net)
3. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (Aaahhhh111 at AOL.Com)
4. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (dr_owan at yahoo.com)
5. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (amknebs at bwmail.us)
6. palo brea (Dale Banot)
7. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (Harveysan at aol.com)
8. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (Harveysan at aol.com)
9. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (Harveysan at aol.com)
10. Re: Cactus From Stem Cutting (OlinMiller)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:09:35 -0700
From: "Dick Gross" <rkgross3 at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <cptjinx at hughes.net>
Cc: arid_gardener at cals.arizona.edu
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Gloria, bearded Iris is relatively cheap at your local nursery and from many
on-line nursery sources. Buy a few rizomes from several and see how they do.
There is a wholesale grower in Glendale although it has been a while since
I've been by his fields.
The best on-line site I've seen is at
http://www.walking-p-bar.com/shopsite/page11.html
There are a multitude of varieties avaliable there. Shop around on the many
Web sites by typing Bearded Iris into your search nengine and stand back.
Dick Gross, MGV UOFA MCCE
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From: <cptjinx at hughes.net>
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:21 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
> Gloria Giffords
> 85726
> cptjinx at hughes.net
>
> I have a full son area, a south-facing slope between two houses at an
> elevation at about 3,600 feet, east of Tucson. It is rocky, there are
> native ocatillos and sahauros around, but I'd like to include some beaded
> iris on this slope - preferably reblooming. Could you suggest any species
> that would work in this spot, any literature or organization that might be
> able to give me specific information councerning choosing the types,
> preparing the soil and the maintenance and care of these plants?
>
> Gloria Giffords
>
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:57:16 -0700 (MST)
From: jharter at cox.net
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200704211557.l3LFvGXf000529 at Ag.arizona.edu>
Jerry Harter
85249
jharter at cox.net
My Mexican lime tree froze back pretty good this past winter, it has now
greened out almost back to the top. But at this point there are no blossoms
or new fruit coming out, is it too early -- or will it not produce fruit
this year due to dying back some last winter????
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:36:51 -0700 (MST)
From: Aaahhhh111 at AOL.Com
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200704221936.l3MJapXf002160 at Ag.arizona.edu>
85006
Aaahhhh111 at AOL.Com
Howdy.
I was wondering about a source for bulk composted mulch, and or composted
manure, etc., for yard suplimentation.
I remember years ago going to a place called Urban Forestry, but don't
remember specifics.
Other sources would also be appreciated.
Thanks
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:45:49 -0700 (MST)
From: dr_owan at yahoo.com
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200704210545.l3L5jnXf026363 at Ag.arizona.edu>
DMR
85242
dr_owan at yahoo.com
I live on an acre of irrigated farm land in Queen Creek,Az. On approximately
2/3 of an acre I maintain a permanent pasture for 2 horses. It consists of
giant bermuda grass, which in the winter, I disc up and overseed with a
winter pasture mix of barley,oats,wheat,& rye.Over the past few years,my
pasture has increasingly been over-run with a very hearty weed(of which I
don't have a name for)!I have tryed cutting it down low to the ground,prior
to it going to seed,with a 'bush hog'.That seemed to only make it worse.The
'weed' has a very dense,hard core, of which it's long(6-10"),
broad(1-2")leaves grow out of.When it goes to seed,it sprouts
long(6-8")tassles out of the very center of the plant. I need to find a way
to eradicate this weed permanently,once and for all! The catch is the safety
& well=being of my horses! I have the means to confine them to their stalls
for extended periods if necessary.This seems to be one of the worst years
yet,due to the wet spring,& above avera!
ge daytime temperatures, the weeds have grown out of control. The bermuda
has yet to really kick-in,due to the cool nightime temperatures. If I use a
broadleaf weed killer, how long before it's safe to return the horses to
graze on the pasture? Please HELP! Sincerely, DMR 04-20-07
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:32:13 -0700 (MST)
From: amknebs at bwmail.us
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200704211732.l3LHWDXf010769 at Ag.arizona.edu>
Melissa
85242
amknebs at bwmail.us
I have 5 ficus trees that were hit hard by the cold weather this winter.
All the leaves are brown. Two appear to be coming back and have some green
leaves growing. Tthe others have black spots on the branches and red/rust
colored spots on the branches. Is this a fungus? What can I do to save
them? Is it too late? I have some pictures I could send if that helps.
Thanks!!!
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:53:35 -0700
From: "Dale Banot" <Dbanot at cox.net>
Subject: [Arid_gardener] palo brea
To: <arid_gardener at cals.arizona.edu>
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I had a picture-perfect 6 year old Palo Brea tree. Last fall our
neighborhood had a high winds strike the area and we lost 15-20 trees in our
immediate area. The majority of the trees blown over were of the Palo Verde
/ Palo Brea variety. I maintained that tree with internal pruning, water
emitters at the drip line, and letting the tree grow strong by removing
support poles.
As much as I would like to plant another Palo Brea, I am hesitant about
replacing it with another Palo Brea. I am looking for a somewhat fast
growing shade tree that will provide filtered shade. Is a Palo Brea still a
contender or should I look at a different type tree. I look to you for your
valued opinion and recommendation.
Thank you,
Dale
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:58:09 -0700 (MST)
From: Harveysan at aol.com
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200704221858.l3MIw9Xf027143 at Ag.arizona.edu>
Ron
85308
Harveysan at aol.com
I have had growing now for 13 years a Bearss Lime Tree, Dwarf. In the past 3
or 4 seasons a complete branch or branches suddenly die. Last week I was
admiring the new growth, after the freeze, this week i/4 of the tree is
dead! I can see no insect damage no problems where the dead branch attaches
to the main trunk. Can you give me an answer to my dilemma? Thanks
Ron
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:59:02 -0700 (MST)
From: Harveysan at aol.com
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200704221859.l3MIx2Xf027251 at Ag.arizona.edu>
Ron
85308
Harveysan at aol.com
I have had growing now for 13 years a Bearss Lime Tree, Dwarf. In the past 3
or 4 seasons a complete branch or branches suddenly die. Last week I was
admiring the new growth, after the freeze, this week 1/4 of the tree is
dead! I can see no insect damage no problems where the dead branch attaches
to the main trunk. Can you give me an answer to my dilemma? Thanks
Ron
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:59:58 -0700 (MST)
From: Harveysan at aol.com
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200704221859.l3MIxwXf027431 at Ag.arizona.edu>
Ron
85308
Harveysan at aol.com
I have had growing now for 13 years a Bearss Lime Tree, Dwarf. In the past 3
or 4 seasons a complete branch or branches suddenly die. Last week I was
admiring the new growth, after the freeze, this week 1/4 of the tree is
dead! I can see no insect damage no problems where the dead branch attaches
to the main trunk. Can you give me an answer to my dilemma? Thanks
Ron
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:45:51 -0700
From: "OlinMiller" <olindmiller at att.net>
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Re: Cactus From Stem Cutting
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>, <kevans at accessus.net>
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Try Googling as I did. using key words
cactus stem cuttings
You will get quite a few relevant hits. There is one method for propagating
a tall columnar cactus from a stem cutting by cutting it off at the length
you want to propagate as measured from the top, letting the cut callus for a
week or so, then rooting it in sand. See
http://www.briansgarden.com/questions/020314r.html
Good luck,
Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ
"This answer is the opinion of the author or was researched by the author.
The University of Arizona is not responsible for its content. Use the
recommendations at your own risk".
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From: kevans at accessus.net kevans at accessus.net[
Mon Apr 16 09:35:51 MST 2007
62966
kevans at accessus.net
>I contacted my Extension office in Illinois and was referred to your
organization. I have a cactus in my sunroom that is about 20 years old. My
son had gotten it from somewhere (we can't remember where) when he was
little. The cactus is now about 8 feet tall and will soon reach the
ceiling. I have not been able to find anything to help me identify the name
or how to care for it. I need to try to stop it from getting taller, but I
am worried that if I cut the top off, it will kill it. The cactus also
needs to be put in a new pot but I don't know how to handle it to keep it
from breaking or my getting hurt. I have pictures I could send if anyone
feels they could help me.
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