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Comment on Starting Grape Vines from Cuttings by The Living Farm

The Living Farm — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:48:01 +0000

In reply to Debbie Smith. You want to wait until you see roots before planting.

Comment on Starting Grape Vines from Cuttings by Debbie Smith

Debbie Smith — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 01:51:33 +0000

My husband accidentally cut my grapevine when he was cutting out the Indian Hawthorne bushes that froze in the big freeze here in Texas about 3 weeks ago. I managed to save a couple of the vines and have had them in water. I am encouraged by seeing new growth, however l have not seen evidence of roots yet. I ha e them outside since it is warm enough for them. Should l go ahead and put the cuttings into soil or leave them in the water. I put in fresh water daily so it doesn’t become stagnant. I appreciate any tips or advice you can give me. The grapevine itself is only 2 years old and hasn’t produced yet. I was hoping it would this year – but the accident changed that. Thank you for any help!

Comment on 5 Organic Garden Mulch Options by Joan

Joan — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 01:38:13 +0000

In reply to Marilyn. Hey, cardboard! You just gave me an idea. I've been "sharing" my garden with opossums and have lost several plants. They like to dig in the soft dirt and look for food. I've tried covering the ground with large sticks and nursery flats to discourage them, but the critters find little spaces to do their damage anyway. Cardboard. I'm going to put cardboard down between the plants.

Comment on 5 Organic Garden Mulch Options by Joan

Joan — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 01:30:20 +0000

In reply to Debbi. Yeah, weeds. I expect weeds have lots of good nutrients. After all, they grow wild, needing no care, and are naturalized to your area bringing up all sorts of good things from the ground to make them strong. So they come free to you and you give their strength as a gift to your garden. Clever girl.

Comment on Starting Grape Vines from Cuttings by Ann Maes

Ann Maes — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:29:29 +0000

I accidentally cut a dried shoot that has new growth foliage. I has 1 node, I trimmed it to the node and it has a small hole in the shoot. I have it in water now. Should I trim the lower leaves to give it more of a chance to grow roots??

Comment on 5 Organic Garden Mulch Options by Susan Leitson

Susan Leitson — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:21:16 +0000

I have gotten straw many times but last year, with a new business, the straw had huge seed heads. I was decreases as it was recommended to me by another home gardener who has great results. I wish I could but I don’t know where to find organic straw in my area (37919, E. Tenn) so I’ve opted for pine needles or pine straw. They are sometimes a bit bothersome but at least I don’t have to worry about seeds. ?

Comment on 5 Organic Garden Mulch Options by Marilyn

Marilyn — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 22:18:42 +0000

I used cardboard between the garden rows last year. The cardboard stayed where I put it and there are all kinds of worms in the garden for the first time in 35 years.
Are there any reasons for not using cardboard?

Comment on 5 Organic Garden Mulch Options by Melina

Melina — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:38:12 +0000

I like to use leaves. But am unable to get a truck drop where I live.

Comment on 5 Organic Garden Mulch Options by Debbi

Debbi — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:52:31 +0000

I use the leaves and stems from my weeds as mulch! I don’t have a lawn, so if I get a little patch of weeds I let them get a little tall before pulling, rip off the roots and any buds if they’re starting to flower. Since I mulch everywhere, any weeds that pop up are very easy to pull. Then I drop on any bare or barely mulched soil. I also put them in my compost if I don’t have a patch needing any mulch.

Comment on 5 Organic Garden Mulch Options by The Living Farm

The Living Farm — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:31:28 +0000

In reply to The Living Farm. That's right, use organic products always, no chemicals.