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Re: Fertilizer for Hay, Meadows & Pasture

Lrowland — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:10:37 -0000

Do you know anyone that we could hire to spread this onto 35 acres or a place where we could rent a fertilizer spreader?

Re: Free Organic Lawncare Bible

AGGRAND Organic Fertilizer — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:12:10 -0000

Everyone likes getting something for nothing, right?

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Re: Glyphosate Toxicity: Roundup Chemical Weed Control

Ktnivek — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:37:24 -0000

given the volume of research and scientific articles demonstrating the severe toxicity of roundup, it is hard to underestand how anyone could doubt this fact, It is simply in the literature, Only monsaanto claims it is nearly nontoxic, Monsanto has been repeatedly fined for false and misleading claims. It is deadly toxic.
I have 3 horses that unwittingly grazed on treated grass. One died the other two have damaged their livers and kidneys and have chronic inflammation in all 4 legs. They are now useless and will likely have to be euthanized. Wake up do the leg work read the literature, then give an opinion.

Re: Is the Government Trying to Criminalize Backyard Gardening and Organic Farming?

Alenwilson37 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:57:24 -0000

The rules on Gardening were basically made to protect the constituents of soil. Because the soil gets polluted by the various pesticides and harmful fertilizers used by Gardeners. But the intensity has increased and Government is forcing individuals to use only certain type of fertilizers which is unfair to some extent.

Re: About

AGGRAND Organic Fertilizer — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:54:57 -0000

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Re: About

Ashleigh — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:06:34 -0000

I didn't get the link for the Free Organic Lawncare Bible :(

Re: Glyphosate Toxicity: Roundup Chemical Weed Control

AGGRAND Organic Fertilizer — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:12:08 -0000

I find your comments interesting in that you clearly didn't read the article. The article clearly identifies the author of this information (not me) and also identifies the individual who compiled the information and the organization they work for (again, not me).

Moreover, if you actually did a little independent research of your own you'd find FAR MORE troubling information regarding Round-up and Monsanto than what you'll find in this article. Instead of immediately dismissing this information, why not investigate it a bit further yourself to verify it's integrity.

It's great that you're looking for additional corroboration from a large university, but, have you ever considered who is supplying a great deal of the funding or these agricultural programs - primarily chemical companies pushing their fertilizer and weed/pest control chemicals. Doesn't exactly leave these Universities in an UNbiased position to report ANYTHING about these substances.

You're more than welcome to continue to use Round-up. I don't have the right to stop you (although your neighbors might). That being said, just because you like the convenience of the product, that doesn't give you any credible position from which to refute or corroborate the information within this article.

Re: Glyphosate Toxicity: Roundup Chemical Weed Control

Irchr — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:46:22 -0000

I find it interesting that you quote an article about how dangerous ROUND UP is and you wrote the article. I find no facts in this article that would make me change my mind. Now If it came from TEXAS A&M, or a research center then I might buy it, but I can't accept your own premise as fact. In fact I disagree with much of the article. I have nothing to do with Monsanto, Round up etc. But I get very upset when things are presented as facts and there are no facts to back them up. This is totally bogus research. Shame on all of you. There is enough out there that is really harmful, at least get your facts straight.

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

eskimo pie — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:52:50 -0000

i would go for the torch rather than salt which can bleed into other plants and stay in the soil. another good way to get rid of nasty plants is to pour boiling water over them. take out your electric kettle and an extention cord and fill it as many times as you need to from the hose. it will harm only the plants you want out and leaves no residue.

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

Garbos Autograph — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:46:39 -0000

Hi there! I am from hawaii though I may not look like it...North Shore Pupukea/Kaneohe/Kawwaa. I recommend calling the department of Agriculture there .....I workded in one in idaho....and wegott all kinds of questions from elephant garlic to sage and so forth....they are kind and help the public at large with their questions regarding the sowing, reaping and so forth that you might need to know inthe event that you do not find what you are looking for here! They are in the phone book! They are extremely approachable.....and it helps them too configure what is happening and they will give to u the safest measures of how to do what you are asking...if I knew I would certainly tell you!!!

N.N. aka Garbo

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

eskimo pie — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:44:03 -0000

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

Garbos Autograph — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:42:09 -0000

N.N. aka Garbo

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

Auntie A — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:40:13 -0000

Contact your Master Gardeners on Ohau for some advise.

What are you planning to do after you kill the weeds? If you are planning to plant something else, I would not use salt. Torching would be better - just be very careful.

If you have used roundup already, then you would need to wait to replant. Just for information, there is a stronger roundup for ivy's. Anything with ivy in the name is hard to get rid of. (But then you have to let the ground sit before replanting.)

It is best if you can just dig it out and dig it out again when it comes back. With enough persistance, you can get rid of it.

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

Nancy S (om Samir) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:33:17 -0000

Depends on the plant, some vines as they lay on the ground put out sucker roots making it that much harder to kill. Do not use salt, salt has traditionally been used to make the soil unuseable for years.

I have heard that pure vinegar (the stronger strengths) can kill. I have used vinegar (canning strength 9% acid) to kill weeds on the edge of the sidewalk.

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

goldwing — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:26:23 -0000

gasoline will do it in. Not very eco friendly, but deadly to plants and bugs.
Very close mowing will keep it under control and may kill it eventually.
do not use salt...will prevent nice plants from growing for quite a while.

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

ohiorganic — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:24:02 -0000

Salt, gas, etc.. might work to kill the vine but these things will end up doing more harm than good to the rest of your garden. Gasoline is illegal to pour on the soil, you can be fined and told to remediate the soil which will cost thousands of dollars. But the remediation would likely dig up the vine, roots and all.

Torches are only good for annual weeds that are young and small, they do not deal with plants such as this gourd vine-way too big.

The best thing to do is hire some one with a strong back to dig up the vine's roots or keep chopping it off at ground level and eventually it will die, though this will take several years to do (but it won't be vining everywhere and will be essentially invisible if you keep hacking it back)

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

ye_river_xiv — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:16:40 -0000

Salt will ruin the soil for anything for years to come.

Copper sulfate is just as effective at killing, but won't damage the soil for quite as long. If you can find a supplier, it is a much cheaper solution.

Be aware that you need at least a few hours of dry weather after you put any kind of poison onto a plant for it to be effective. In Hawaii, that can be difficult to get.

Also, roundup comes in three kinds: One is for killing grasses, one is for killing broadleaf plants. One is supposed to kill everything. You might not have used the right kind.

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

Nancy S (om Samir) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:08:22 -0000

I have heard that pure vinegar (the stronger strengths) can kill. I have used vinegar (canning strength 9% acid) to kill weeds on the edge of the sidewalk.

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

ohiorganic — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:07:30 -0000

Torches are only good for annual weeds that are young and small, they do not deal with plants such as this gourd vine-way too big.

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

goldwing — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:07:00 -0000

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

ye_river_xiv — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:06:59 -0000

Salt will ruin the soil for anything for years to come.

Copper sulfate is just as effective at killing, but won't damage the soil for quite as long. If you can find a supplier, it is a much cheaper solution.

Be aware that you need at least a few hours of dry weather after you put any kind of poison onto a plant for it to be effective. In Hawaii, that can be difficult to get.

Also, roundup comes in three kinds: One is for killing grasses, one is for killing broadleaf plants. One is supposed to kill everything. You might not have used the right kind.

Re: ORGANIC GARDENING HELP NEEDED: TABLE SALT vs. TORCHING?

Auntie A — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:06:53 -0000

Contact your Master Gardeners on Ohau for some advise.

What are you planning to do after you kill the weeds? If you are planning to plant something else, I would not use salt. Torching would be better - just be very careful.

It is best if you can just dig it out and dig it out again when it comes back. With enough persistance, you can get rid of it.