Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


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85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


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85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


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Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


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85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


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Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

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85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

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Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

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Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

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Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

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Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Mark Armstrong
85254

I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Mark Armstrong
85254

I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Gene DiFondi
85373

Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Mark Armstrong
85254

I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Gene DiFondi
85373

Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jane Hayes
85119-9467


I am having a grub problem in my gardens.
I've read nematodes are effective, please
respond. Are they available locally?
Can I use them all year long or only at
certain temperatures?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Mark Armstrong
85254

I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Gene DiFondi
85373

Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jane Hayes
85119-9467


I am having a grub problem in my gardens.
I've read nematodes are effective, please
respond. Are they available locally?
Can I use them all year long or only at
certain temperatures?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. You need to plant the right variety at the right time. Because
our growing season is during the short winter and spring days, you
need to plant short day onions. Best short days varieties for our
climate are Grano (1015Y Texas Super Sweet), Contessa (a large white
onion), Granex (aka Vidalia at if grown at Vidalia GA), White Bermuda
(Crystal Wax), and a globular red variety called Southern Belle.
Seeds of 1015Y, Contessa, and Crystal Wax are seldom, if ever,
available. You need to start from seeds or transplants. Start seeds
in October. Set out plants as soon as possible after January 1.
The so-called day neutral varieties, Candy and Super Star, will
also form bulbs if shaded and allowed to grow into the hot summer
months.
Short day onions have a high sugar content and do not store well
and, consequently, are not available as sets. The generic long day
sets ,usually available locally in packets of 100 ,will produce great
green onions but will seldom form large bulbs.
You might also find useful information about growing onions in
the low desert at

http://home.att.net/~millero/Onions.htm
and
http://www.dixondalefarms.com/onionguide

Olin Miller
Maricopa Master Gardener Volunteer
=================================================

> Kadi Rgoers
> 85206
>
> I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed.  Will they still be good?  I thought that would make them woody.  Did I do something wrong?

_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Mark Armstrong
85254

I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Gene DiFondi
85373

Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jane Hayes
85119-9467


I am having a grub problem in my gardens.
I've read nematodes are effective, please
respond. Are they available locally?
Can I use them all year long or only at
certain temperatures?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. You need to plant the right variety at the right time. Because
our growing season is during the short winter and spring days, you
need to plant short day onions. Best short days varieties for our
climate are Grano (1015Y Texas Super Sweet), Contessa (a large white
onion), Granex (aka Vidalia at if grown at Vidalia GA), White Bermuda
(Crystal Wax), and a globular red variety called Southern Belle.
Seeds of 1015Y, Contessa, and Crystal Wax are seldom, if ever,
available. You need to start from seeds or transplants. Start seeds
in October. Set out plants as soon as possible after January 1.
The so-called day neutral varieties, Candy and Super Star, will
also form bulbs if shaded and allowed to grow into the hot summer
months.
Short day onions have a high sugar content and do not store well
and, consequently, are not available as sets. The generic long day
sets ,usually available locally in packets of 100 ,will produce great
green onions but will seldom form large bulbs.
You might also find useful information about growing onions in
the low desert at

http://home.att.net/~millero/Onions.htm
and
http://www.dixondalefarms.com/onionguide

Olin Miller
Maricopa Master Gardener Volunteer
=================================================

> Kadi Rgoers
> 85206
>
> I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed.  Will they still be good?  I thought that would make them woody.  Did I do something wrong?

_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Sherry Cline
85248

I have a Ruby Red grapefruit tree with sweet fruit, but, very thick white part between the skin and fruit...(about 1/2 to 3/4 inches),does this mean I watered too much last year? What does it mean. Thank you for an answer.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Mark Armstrong
85254

I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Gene DiFondi
85373

Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jane Hayes
85119-9467


I am having a grub problem in my gardens.
I've read nematodes are effective, please
respond. Are they available locally?
Can I use them all year long or only at
certain temperatures?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. You need to plant the right variety at the right time. Because
our growing season is during the short winter and spring days, you
need to plant short day onions. Best short days varieties for our
climate are Grano (1015Y Texas Super Sweet), Contessa (a large white
onion), Granex (aka Vidalia at if grown at Vidalia GA), White Bermuda
(Crystal Wax), and a globular red variety called Southern Belle.
Seeds of 1015Y, Contessa, and Crystal Wax are seldom, if ever,
available. You need to start from seeds or transplants. Start seeds
in October. Set out plants as soon as possible after January 1.
The so-called day neutral varieties, Candy and Super Star, will
also form bulbs if shaded and allowed to grow into the hot summer
months.
Short day onions have a high sugar content and do not store well
and, consequently, are not available as sets. The generic long day
sets ,usually available locally in packets of 100 ,will produce great
green onions but will seldom form large bulbs.
You might also find useful information about growing onions in
the low desert at

http://home.att.net/~millero/Onions.htm
and
http://www.dixondalefarms.com/onionguide

Olin Miller
Maricopa Master Gardener Volunteer
=================================================

> Kadi Rgoers
> 85206
>
> I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed.  Will they still be good?  I thought that would make them woody.  Did I do something wrong?

_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Sherry Cline
85248

I have a Ruby Red grapefruit tree with sweet fruit, but, very thick white part between the skin and fruit...(about 1/2 to 3/4 inches),does this mean I watered too much last year? What does it mean. Thank you for an answer.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. helga cruz
85037

My Hibiscus bush,which is in a large pot,started to get yellow leaves.The pot is 16 inch. across.Another Hibiscus in a same size pot,is doing well.I might have watered the troubled plant more than the other.So is it too much watering?
Thank you Helga Cruz


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Mark Armstrong
85254

I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Gene DiFondi
85373

Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jane Hayes
85119-9467


I am having a grub problem in my gardens.
I've read nematodes are effective, please
respond. Are they available locally?
Can I use them all year long or only at
certain temperatures?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. You need to plant the right variety at the right time. Because
our growing season is during the short winter and spring days, you
need to plant short day onions. Best short days varieties for our
climate are Grano (1015Y Texas Super Sweet), Contessa (a large white
onion), Granex (aka Vidalia at if grown at Vidalia GA), White Bermuda
(Crystal Wax), and a globular red variety called Southern Belle.
Seeds of 1015Y, Contessa, and Crystal Wax are seldom, if ever,
available. You need to start from seeds or transplants. Start seeds
in October. Set out plants as soon as possible after January 1.
The so-called day neutral varieties, Candy and Super Star, will
also form bulbs if shaded and allowed to grow into the hot summer
months.
Short day onions have a high sugar content and do not store well
and, consequently, are not available as sets. The generic long day
sets ,usually available locally in packets of 100 ,will produce great
green onions but will seldom form large bulbs.
You might also find useful information about growing onions in
the low desert at

http://home.att.net/~millero/Onions.htm
and
http://www.dixondalefarms.com/onionguide

Olin Miller
Maricopa Master Gardener Volunteer
=================================================

> Kadi Rgoers
> 85206
>
> I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed.  Will they still be good?  I thought that would make them woody.  Did I do something wrong?

_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Sherry Cline
85248

I have a Ruby Red grapefruit tree with sweet fruit, but, very thick white part between the skin and fruit...(about 1/2 to 3/4 inches),does this mean I watered too much last year? What does it mean. Thank you for an answer.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. helga cruz
85037

My Hibiscus bush,which is in a large pot,started to get yellow leaves.The pot is 16 inch. across.Another Hibiscus in a same size pot,is doing well.I might have watered the troubled plant more than the other.So is it too much watering?
Thank you Helga Cruz


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Andi
85087

I have installed and planted in four raised beds an assortment of vegetables, fruits and flowers. My concern is about watering -- specifically, how to know when I have under-watered or over-watered the young seedlings.

I have noticed that the leaves on quite a number of plants are discoloring and/or curling.

I have installed a soaker hose in each raised bed and am watering every two days for 90 minutes beginning at 4 a.m. (programmed irrigation).

Any tips for determining if I am over or under-watering will be greatly appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Mark Armstrong
85254

I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Gene DiFondi
85373

Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jane Hayes
85119-9467


I am having a grub problem in my gardens.
I've read nematodes are effective, please
respond. Are they available locally?
Can I use them all year long or only at
certain temperatures?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. You need to plant the right variety at the right time. Because
our growing season is during the short winter and spring days, you
need to plant short day onions. Best short days varieties for our
climate are Grano (1015Y Texas Super Sweet), Contessa (a large white
onion), Granex (aka Vidalia at if grown at Vidalia GA), White Bermuda
(Crystal Wax), and a globular red variety called Southern Belle.
Seeds of 1015Y, Contessa, and Crystal Wax are seldom, if ever,
available. You need to start from seeds or transplants. Start seeds
in October. Set out plants as soon as possible after January 1.
The so-called day neutral varieties, Candy and Super Star, will
also form bulbs if shaded and allowed to grow into the hot summer
months.
Short day onions have a high sugar content and do not store well
and, consequently, are not available as sets. The generic long day
sets ,usually available locally in packets of 100 ,will produce great
green onions but will seldom form large bulbs.
You might also find useful information about growing onions in
the low desert at

http://home.att.net/~millero/Onions.htm
and
http://www.dixondalefarms.com/onionguide

Olin Miller
Maricopa Master Gardener Volunteer
=================================================

> Kadi Rgoers
> 85206
>
> I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed.  Will they still be good?  I thought that would make them woody.  Did I do something wrong?

_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Sherry Cline
85248

I have a Ruby Red grapefruit tree with sweet fruit, but, very thick white part between the skin and fruit...(about 1/2 to 3/4 inches),does this mean I watered too much last year? What does it mean. Thank you for an answer.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. helga cruz
85037

My Hibiscus bush,which is in a large pot,started to get yellow leaves.The pot is 16 inch. across.Another Hibiscus in a same size pot,is doing well.I might have watered the troubled plant more than the other.So is it too much watering?
Thank you Helga Cruz


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Andi
85087

I have installed and planted in four raised beds an assortment of vegetables, fruits and flowers. My concern is about watering -- specifically, how to know when I have under-watered or over-watered the young seedlings.

I have noticed that the leaves on quite a number of plants are discoloring and/or curling.

I have installed a soaker hose in each raised bed and am watering every two days for 90 minutes beginning at 4 a.m. (programmed irrigation).

Any tips for determining if I am over or under-watering will be greatly appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Ellen Stoneman
85020

I have insects(in the soil), weeds and roots growing in the area that I have used as a garden before. the past couple of years I let it go. anyway, I thought there was some process of wetting the soil and covering it with black plastic to sort of "purify" the soil. Does this exist?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe.

Lori
85024

I want to put in a system to capture rain water. I have a shingle roof. Is there a problem with contamination of the water or is it still ok to use to water the garden?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. mike
85023


Four years ago I planted 2 asparagus roots which have produced very tall (4')very thin ferns. This year the asparagus are thicker and very tasty. My question is- what do I do with the asparagus that I don't pick and they grow to the 4'fern stage. Leave them alone, cut them down to improve the new shoots or just be quicker next time. Thanks Mike Rohrs


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Terry
85255

Hello,
I have a palmer agave which has sent off its stalk and is in various stages of bloom. I would like to propogate it and understand this can be done. Specifically, if I remove the individual heads (which are now showing nodules at their bases) how deep do they need to be placed in the soil? do I cover the drying piston? Do I separate each of the fingers or is each pod planted as a whole? how much water and how frequent for how long till they are naturalized? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

Terry


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Keith Fullmer
85207


This year we decided to make a small raised Garden in our back yard, it is about 10'x 23' and 12" deep. We purchased from a local supplier garden soil they called "Sandy Loom" that was recommended for vegetable gardens, and put soaker lines throughout the garden. We planted a variety of vegetables: Corn,Potatoes,Beets,Bush Beans,Carrots & Sweet Peas. At first all the plants seemed to be doing great, but then the peas started to go brown and die off and the beets started to get holes in the leaves, with the corn leaves turning yellow. We tried watering by hand sprinkling each morning, without any change in the plants appearance.

We have grown a variety of other Garden vegetables in containers including, Tomatoes, Sweep Peas, Lettuce, Radish and Sweep Onions with very good success.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Marie White
85041


Help! We are selling our house with a large formal pond and potential buyers are not happy with the green water. We have fish, plants, no bio filter (but a sand pool filter) and add bacteria somewhat regularly. We've tried barley bales in the past, but didn't see any improvement. The pond is all hard surface underwater, with plants in plastic baskets. I have heard that if you add a 3-4" layer of rock on the bottom of the pond, the water will clear up. Does this work? Is there another option? Here's my cell if you need to get more info from me to respond, 480-540-1222. Thank you!


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. wendy
85224

I have planted a small Mexican lime tree in a very large planter. What could I plant with it that would ward off pests or provide nutrients for the tree?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. 85043


MY SQUASH PLANTS ARE AT MIDSIZE STAGE AND THE BOTTOM LEAVES ARE TURNING YELLOW AND THE PLANT BEGINS TO DIE. I DON'T KNOW IF I AM OVERWATERING OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Pamela Panopoulos
85284


Hello,

I live in Tempe. I live on horse property which sits on .80 acres. I have all this wasted space with grass and I would like to plant vegetables fruits etc. Also, I was wondering if there is a program where the neighbors, who also have about the same amount of acreage, could get involved where we sustain our own gardens. What I'd like to see is the nearby schools, Waggoner & Kyrene Middle Schools benefit from your knowledge not only in an academic sort of way but also, for lack of a better word, nutrition.
I believe that I can get neighbors who are interested, to commit to sharing their lands with everyone. I guess Co-op farming in a way, where their is no Monetary compensation but 'fruits of our labour' compensation.
I hope this email makes sense. And I am sorry for the length of it. I see all this land that could be feeding countless kids at school and my family as well.
Please note that we water our back yards with irrigation through SRP.
Thanks,
Pamela Panopoulos


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Stephanie Walsh
85323

I am a teacher at Imagine Schools At Avondale and we are constructing an outside classroom and want to know the best material to use for raised garden beds...we thought concrete blocks...but is there something that is better? Our plans include a work area, a pond, raised flower and vegetable gardens. We are also having an area with native plants and a small citrus orchid.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Kadi Rgoers
85206

I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed. Will they still be good? I thought that would make them woody. Did I do something wrong?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jean Lay
85298

We have aphids on some of our citrus trees. What is a safe solution to spray to remove the aphids?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Mark Armstrong
85254

I have a large Saguaro cactus (over 15 feet high with two arms) in my front yard that is beginning to lean towards my home. It has been in the same location for at least 29 years. Can you recommend a service or company that can stabilize, or replant if necessary, such a cactus. Thanks.


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Gene DiFondi
85373

Does the time of the year that you plant a Navel Orange tree affect the time of the year the tree will have ripe oranges on it? Ex: If I plant now, what month can I expect to be picking oranges every year?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Jane Hayes
85119-9467


I am having a grub problem in my gardens.
I've read nematodes are effective, please
respond. Are they available locally?
Can I use them all year long or only at
certain temperatures?


_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. You need to plant the right variety at the right time. Because
our growing season is during the short winter and spring days, you
need to plant short day onions. Best short days varieties for our
climate are Grano (1015Y Texas Super Sweet), Contessa (a large white
onion), Granex (aka Vidalia at if grown at Vidalia GA), White Bermuda
(Crystal Wax), and a globular red variety called Southern Belle.
Seeds of 1015Y, Contessa, and Crystal Wax are seldom, if ever,
available. You need to start from seeds or transplants. Start seeds
in October. Set out plants as soon as possible after January 1.
The so-called day neutral varieties, Candy and Super Star, will
also form bulbs if shaded and allowed to grow into the hot summer
months.
Short day onions have a high sugar content and do not store well
and, consequently, are not available as sets. The generic long day
sets ,usually available locally in packets of 100 ,will produce great
green onions but will seldom form large bulbs.
You might also find useful information about growing onions in
the low desert at

http://home.att.net/~millero/Onions.htm
and
http://www.dixondalefarms.com/onionguide

Olin Miller
Maricopa Master Gardener Volunteer
=================================================

> Kadi Rgoers
> 85206
>
> I planted some sweet onion sets about a month ago and they are going to seed.  Will they still be good?  I thought that would make them woody.  Did I do something wrong?

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Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Sherry Cline
85248

I have a Ruby Red grapefruit tree with sweet fruit, but, very thick white part between the skin and fruit...(about 1/2 to 3/4 inches),does this mean I watered too much last year? What does it mean. Thank you for an answer.


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Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. helga cruz
85037

My Hibiscus bush,which is in a large pot,started to get yellow leaves.The pot is 16 inch. across.Another Hibiscus in a same size pot,is doing well.I might have watered the troubled plant more than the other.So is it too much watering?
Thank you Helga Cruz


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Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Andi
85087

I have installed and planted in four raised beds an assortment of vegetables, fruits and flowers. My concern is about watering -- specifically, how to know when I have under-watered or over-watered the young seedlings.

I have noticed that the leaves on quite a number of plants are discoloring and/or curling.

I have installed a soaker hose in each raised bed and am watering every two days for 90 minutes beginning at 4 a.m. (programmed irrigation).

Any tips for determining if I am over or under-watering will be greatly appreciated.


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Posted on the Arid_gardener mailing list. Go to http://ag.arizona.edu/mailman/listinfo/arid_gardener to subscribe. Ellen Stoneman
85020

I have insects(in the soil), weeds and roots growing in the area that I have used as a garden before. the past couple of years I let it go. anyway, I thought there was some process of wetting the soil and covering it with black plastic to sort of "purify" the soil. Does this exist?


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85310

My husband says that stressing flowering tomato plants for water causes them to set fruit more readily. Is this true?


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