Vegetables Gardening - Growing Organic Vegetables

Hi Rinda, 

Thanks for that, I'll give it a go. 

Janey

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From: Rinda Frye <frinda@bellsouth.net>
To: "Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups.com" <Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 13:59
Subject: Re: [Organic_Gardening] Re: New member


 
Black spot is always an issue in my area, too--I live near Louisville, KY where it's very humid in the summer.  Some black spot is inevitable and it won't kill the plant.  I do several things for my roses:  1. I have some compost I buy from a local farmer that is composted horse manure and bedding.  It's fabulous--everything I grow loves it, so I buy a truck load every year and use it liberally.  I put this on my roses at least once a month and they bloom fabulously.  The healthier the plant, the easier it is for it to fight off disease.  2.  I use a spray of water and neem oil for almost anything.  I usually kill bad bugs by hand, but neem oil is my fall back for anything I can't get rid of by hand.  It's also a fungicide and you can spray it and still pick and eat the fruit or veggie the same day, so it's quite safe.  Some companies use it in shampoo and mouth wash.   You can find it on-line or in stores with garden nurseries, like Lowe's.
 Dilute the concentrate and spray.  Of course, once it rains, you have to start all over, but it helps.  And you can just accept that some black spot will come no matter what you do.

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>Nice to know the group is still alive.
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>The only ongoing problem I'm having at them moment is black spot on the roses. I've tried cider vinegar spray, which I found recommendations for on the internet, but this seemed to make it worse. I have since tried baking soda, but its a little too early to say whether it is working or not.
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>--- In Organic_Gardening@yahoogroups.com, Rinda Frye <frinda@...> wrote:
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>> I haven't hear from this list for quite some time. So, what are you growing, Janey?  Any particulare issues or probems that need some advice?
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>> >Hi all.
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>> >I'm new to this group and I suppose I am a little disappointed that all of the messages are so old. I wonder if its the time of year and everyone is busy gardening.
>> >I thought I would join the group to see if anyone has any tips that they can share about gardening organically.
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