"Regans has micronized sulfur (and fungicide) that i have applied to my citrus mandarin. clementine. and valencia orange. Citrus. like blueberries. azaleas. rhododendrons. gardenias like acid ph soil. Double dig this around dripline out of chicken…"
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Anyone Have a Used Metal/Wrought Iron Trellis?
Do you have a metal or wrought iron trellis you don't need? The more rust the better. I have a boysenberry bush that I'd like to train. Thank you!Continue
Started Sep 4, 2012
Newark Community Garden?
Hi! Does anyone know if there's an initiative underway to create a Newark Community Garden? I know it's a small town, but there does seem to be some idle land near the Newark Police Station/Library.…Continue
Started Apr 18, 2012
Adding LEAF to iGoogle
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rachel DiFranco Apr 17, 2012.
You-Pick Oranges: LEAF Event?
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I get lots of oranges every year. I struggle to pick them, and usually donate them to the Salvation Army in Newark as they have a community food pantry. But, I don't get to all the oranges. I use…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Angela Akridge Apr 17, 2012.
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Angela Akridge replied to Debra Witter's discussion Arborist Recommendation"I do have a recommendation: Clarence, 510/677-1206. Tell him Angela referred you. He removed a tree of mine. He did an excellent job at a good price."
Angela Akridge replied to Angela Akridge's discussion Caring for Orange Tree"John, just now seeing your replay. Don't know why I don't get notifications. My soil has tons of oyster shells, from the shells I scatter for the chickens. Does that have calcium? I suppose I can get the calcium from Dale's? I really…"
John Robert Lord replied to Angela Akridge's discussion Caring for Orange Tree"You might consider calcium (basic alkaline chalk). OK for chickens and grit, and sweeten up soil. Orchard fruit trees like the sweetness. Might also help your tartness. Definitely picks up the greenery and lushness,…"
Angela Akridge posted a discussionAnyone Have a Used Metal/Wrought Iron Trellis?
Do you have a metal or wrought iron trellis you don't need? The more rust the better. I have a boysenberry bush that I'd like to train. Thank you!See More
Angela Akridge posted a discussionNewark Community Garden?
Hi! Does anyone know if there's an initiative underway to create a Newark Community Garden? I know it's a small town, but there does seem to be some idle land near the Newark Police Station/Library. I'm sure it takes a lot of people to start something like that, but thought I'd ask.See More
Angela Akridge replied to Angela Akridge's discussion You-Pick Oranges: LEAF Event?"I'd totally be willing to coordinate such an event. Thanks for the encouragement. I actually have two trees: plum and orange. The plum tree requires hand picking, so I don't know how feasible that is for kids. But, the orange tree just…"
"I think doing you-pick events would be awesome! is this something you would be interested in helping to set up?"
"I am not sure. We will look into this."
"Mine as well. I have a variety of issues with my apricot: fireblight, cankers, and aphids. This year we heavily pruned the tree, trying to remove all branches that were sick or damaged. When the tree went into bloom, I noticed some weeping branches,…"
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"I call this "ghetto" landscaping, and I'm proud of it. My husband and I have been growing edibles in our front yard ever since we rescued for guinea pigs: no way in heck were we gonna buy cilantro or similar treats for them. In…"
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- I enjoy landscaping and growing vegetables. I have some experience with small animals (rabbits and chickens), and I so wish I could have a goat. If you raise meat rabbits, please connect with me as I'd love to pick your brain.
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Deer Fencing - Now that my husband and I have a baby (08/2011), we need to baby-proof the backyard. That means we need to partition the backyard so as to keep not chickens in their own area.
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Roadside Arboretum - Hugh Danaher 3 Replies
Can anyone tell me where the Roadside Arboretum has gone? I see that it is supposed to be here:…Continue
Started by Janet B. Last reply by Erin Worthing Apr 26.
Arborist Recommendation 3 Replies
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good arborist? We have a large, much-loved street tree --a Modesto Ash. The arborist we have used with good results in the past came out this time and said…Continue
Started by Debra Witter. Last reply by Angela Akridge Mar 5.
Anyone Have a Used Metal/Wrought Iron Trellis?
Do you have a metal or wrought iron trellis you don't need? The more rust the better. I have a boysenberry bush that I'd like to train. Thank you!Continue
Started by Angela Akridge Sep 4, 2012.
California Nursery Company Historic Park
The apricots in the orchard at the California Nursery Company Historic Park are ready to pick!!! They are blenheim and royal apricot. This orchard was part of Roeding's experimental orchard, there…Continue
Started by Nelson Kirk Jun 23, 2012.
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