tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post1379149963979929929..comments2023-10-07T08:52:16.715-07:00Comments on The Virtual World: Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435013887780629734noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-88687438989459741962007-05-07T19:24:00.000-07:002007-05-07T19:24:00.000-07:00PS: Yes it is Cucifers/Cruciferous. I LOVE that w...PS: Yes it is Cucifers/Cruciferous.<BR/> I LOVE that word. Like "crucifix." Which I think has to do with the cross shape of the plant.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435013887780629734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-44232151377943644242007-05-07T19:21:00.000-07:002007-05-07T19:21:00.000-07:00P:We tried the floating row cover with the diatoma...P:<BR/>We tried the floating row cover with the diatomaceous earth, and still got maggoted (is that a word?). I think the offending creatures might be in the soil already. I would love to get some broccoli to grow. We may just have to try separate pots?Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435013887780629734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-20157410125581977412007-05-07T14:10:00.000-07:002007-05-07T14:10:00.000-07:00Peter, it's might be too late for this year's crop...Peter, it's might be too late for this year's crop, but next year you might want to try a floating cover to prevent the maggots from moving in on your crucifers (Is that a word?). It's a little trouble, but my gardener friend thinks it's worth it for the broccoli. He has planted a couple of melons in a big tub, too. <BR/><BR/>I only do flowers and herbs because our yard is too wet. We could Pamela Johnson Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637447850820805268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-62755845749507433072007-05-07T11:46:00.000-07:002007-05-07T11:46:00.000-07:00I'm still trying to find room for a zuke or two, e...I'm still trying to find room for a zuke or two, even though I am hopelessly inept and cannot actually grow zucchini--I'm just hoping for some blossoms that I can stuff with ricotta cheese.Joannie Stangelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006768246992875405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10238581.post-75552094860582110952007-05-07T11:07:00.000-07:002007-05-07T11:07:00.000-07:00ha! i have seedlings of both cantaloupe AND waterm...ha! i have seedlings of both cantaloupe AND watermelon and have no idea where to put them and D is all like, "Told you so!"cornshakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824665807343148061noreply@blogger.com