---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1055) Thu 5 Jan 95 19:03 By: Basil Barnes To: Sharon Allsup Re: Re: Moderator & Echo Status ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 01 Jan 95 22:20:48, Sharon Allsup wrote: SA> Of course the price for 200+ frostfree days a year is tornados, SA> summer scorchers, hail and heat bursts. There really are two short SA> growing seasons in this area of Texas - spring & fall. Summer is too SA> hot for most veggies. That's when we'll come visit you, OK? Sure, that would be great. We generally get summer between about July 28 and August 1 ... somewhere in there for about a 24 hour period. The frost generally has disappeared by that time, but the problem is that the sounds around here at that time of year are something terrible. You see, over the winter a lot of sounds made outdoors in this area get frozen and don't go anywhere. They just freeze and fall to the ground and get covered up by the snow. Consequently, when they thaw out in late Spring or summer we have a terrible time as the sounds "come to life" so to speak (sigh, pun not intended, I think). The really neat thing is trying to identify whose voices were whose, when we sit and listen as they thaw out. It really is a lot of fun! ;-) --- Please return sysop to original upright position. --- DLG Pro v1.0/PDQMail v2.54 * Origin: Amiga Devil BBS, Edmonton AB, Supra 28.8 (1:342/53) @PATH: 342/53 61 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1056) Wed 4 Jan 95 20:57 By: Nolan Chamczuk To: Richard Rose Re: Re: Moderator & Echo Stat ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:342/71 03838a3f @PID: TriDog 6.2 @TID: GE 1.11+ On Jan. 2nd Richard wrote to Sharron; SA> short growing seasons in this area of Texas - spring & fall. Summer is SA> too hot for most veggies. That's when we'll come visit you, OK? RR> This is what gets me, I am struggling with getting my tomato plants in RR> in early June while you people down south are talking about your first RR> harvest. Shees. RR> Maybe that would make a good echo rule- RR> 1. No talking about harvests while people reading in colder climates RR> are still waiting to plant, or engaging in any other conversation RR> that would cause undue, intense jealousy by others. RR> :) Hi Richard; Early June is not that bad, heck we still could be hit by snow at that time of year. Besides you have lots of greenhouse space, you could probably have fresh tomatos year round. After all southern Ontario, causes intense jealousy from us here in nothern Alberta. (I hope I remember your location correctly, or was it Wisconsin), anyhow your alot warmer than us. After all its a balmy -30C or for you US people -20F or so, with ice fog and its actualy quite nice out, you just have to dress for it. I know it now I am going to get a reply from someone in Alaska saying how nice our weather is. Any how have a good day ;) TTYL.... Nolan --- GEcho 1.11+ * Origin: The Missing Link (1:342/71) USR 28.8 V.FC/V.34 (1:342/71) @PATH: 342/71 61 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1079) Thu 5 Jan 95 18:33 By: Kent Anderson To: Louis Hinkley Re: Greenhouse ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @TID: IMAIL 1.51/c+ PK32 @MSGID: 1:382/92.0 2f0cd029 -=> On 03 Jan 95 00:00:00, Louis Hinkley said this to All LH> Hello, I'd like to build a small greenhouse in my backyard. LH> Where would one aquire the plans for such a project? Thanx, LH> in advance. Louis, First, try your local library. It's usually a good source for such information. If you have a Home Depot, or Builders Square store in your area. it will probably have books, and possibly plans. Try any major lumber/hardware supplier. Good luck, Kent, --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 * Origin: Rendezvous!! V34,VFC,H16 Bastrop, Tx [512-303-1324] (1:382/92) @PATH: 382/92 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1080) Thu 5 Jan 95 15:07 By: Lori Gall To: All Re: I Need Seeds!!!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:140/185.1 aba99bdb Hello Everyone, I live in Saskatchewan, Canada (which is a Zone 3 climate I think) and I am looking for flower seeds. I have alot of space around my yard and would love to have thousands of colorful flowers to admire. I need plants that can take care of themselves pretty much, as I work alot, the colors don't matter...the more the better. It would be nice if they reseeded themselves too. If you can help me please let me know. Thank you in advance. Lori ... CATASATROPHE: Award given to the cat with the cutest buns. --- PPoint 1.80 * Origin: The Point where Reality meets INSANITY (1:140/185.1) @PATH: 140/185 401 132 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1081) Fri 6 Jan 95 6:01 By: Bill Mason To: Keith Mcelroy Re: Re: Moderator & Echo Stat ---------------------------------------------------------------------- KM> Tried for years to grow watermelons and finally gave up... The KM> mulch I was using was so rich that the fast growing vines were KM> wearing out the melons by dragging them along the ground and KM> wearing them out before they had a chance to get ripe.. Wait a sec...isn't it only the end, or apex of a plant stem that grows? Ah, but I take it the vines were also bending toward light... anyway, I believe a common cure for such problems is to get old nylons, put a young melon fruit in each one, and nail or tie them to a fence, pole, wall, etc. They get their air & sunlight, don't rot or get "dragged", and are afforded some protection from pests... --Bill --- Renegade v1-2 Exp * Origin: Growing by the River of Life: @c @d Fido 1:125/39 (1:125/39) @PATH: 125/39 37 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1086) Thu 5 Jan 95 23:16 By: GUY ANDERSON To: Dan Williamson Re: Re: Log Houses ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:116/19 013000cc875 => Quoting Dan Williamson to All <= DW> I've recently purchased a log home and wonder if anyone knows DW> the proper maintenance procedures for the outside of a peeled DW> (hardwood) log building? I have heard that a washing in a bleach and .............deletions..................... Dan--I bought a log home in February 1990 and asked the same questions. Here is what I learned and did: Unless you have mildew on the logs, there's really no need to use bleach. Bleach does lighten up the coloration, but I kinda like the natural silver-gray produced by the weathering process. I finally settled on Behr brand clear wood preservative with UV protectant. As I recall the main ingredients are linseed oil, penetrant, and the UV stuff. Aplied it with a cheap garden sprayer, the pump-up kind made for insecticide sprays. Next time I will get a flat-spray nozzle for it to replace the round nozzle--more even spray pattern. The whole job took two days, but next time I can do it in one, I think. My house is 1700 sq.ft.inside--never measured the exterior--with a LARGE deck around one side and the front. Cost me about $400 for the stuff--Behr ain't cheap, but has better rep around here than Thompson's. Oh yeah--get plenty of mineral spirits for cleanup--your bod and windows! I didn't cover glass, since it's quick and easy to wipe off the preservative, provided you do it within and hour or so of application, and then Windex them good. I've probably forgotten sump'n, but Email me if you wanna ask anything. Also, I am a novice at this stuff--maybe some of the pros who lurk on this echo will give you more reliable advice than mine. Guy Anderson Readyville, TN 37149 guy.anderson@nashville.com 615-563-4802 Thu 01-05-1995, 12:51:04 pm ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TSX-BBS (Multi-line 32-bit BBS) * Origin: The Nashville Exchange BBS 615-383-0727 (1:116/19) @PATH: 116/19 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1087) Fri 6 Jan 95 9:00 By: ROBERT FOSTER To: All Re: FREEDOM HEDGE ROSE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:116/19 015000689e2 I recently received the new Spring Hill Nurseries. I am curious to if anyone has had any experience with the Freedom Hedge Rose advertised on the back page. It looks just perfect for what I need. Low maintenance, hardiness, a fairly fast grower, and a heavy bloomer. Any information and experience with this Freedom Hedge Rose would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Bob --- ... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE! --- TSX-BBS (Multi-line 32-bit BBS) * Origin: The Nashville Exchange BBS 615-383-0727 (1:116/19) @PATH: 116/19 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1097) Fri 6 Jan 95 19:26 By: Dennis Garringer To: Basil Barnes Re: Re: Moderator & Echo Status ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @PID: QE 2.75+ In a message to Sharon Allsup <01-05-95 19:03> Basil Barnes wrote: BB> You see, over the winter a lot of sounds made outdoors in this area BB> get frozen and don't go anywhere. They just freeze and fall to the BB> ground and get covered up by the snow. I can see that the winter weather has you shoveling more than just snow this time of year!!! That must be the rich stuff that had the vines dragging the watemelons down to their nubbins in another post I saw here.......... Kinda reminds me of showing flat landers Bear scatches 20 feet up on the trees, must be some tall bears around here!! Or was that ten feet of snow?? Cabin fever, gota find a cure............ Bye!! --- QuickBBS 2.75 * Origin: Above the Fog ::::::::::: Paradise : (1:119/7) @PATH: 119/7 88 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1100) Thu 5 Jan 95 0:24 By: Hal Clark To: All Re: Stump Remover ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:3611/6.0 8790082C @TID: WILDMAIL!/WC v4.10 91-0065 Hi, Can someone tell me about chemicals for speeding up the rotting of a stump? I live in middle Georgia and I had to remove a pecan tree that was causing problems near the house and I left the stump in a flower bed that I don't wish to destroy removing the stump. I've seen advertisements, but am not familiar with these stump removers, and would appreciate comments from someone with experience who could give a name and source of one that works well. Thanks, Hal --- * OLX 1.52 * O Lord, protect me from those to whom you speak directly. --- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.10 * Origin: ZAP! HST/v32terbo * 1-912-788-5258 (1:3611/6.0) @PATH: 3611/6 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1101) Fri 6 Jan 95 14:10 By: Melissa Nadeau To: All Re: Farming ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:271/215 038e2f42 @TID: GE 1.11+ My husband and I are considering purchasing 25 or so acres in Virginia. We are considering two lots, one is mostly wooded and the other is wooded with some pastures. We would like to be able to turn a profit with the land so that we would not have to work much at conventional jobs. Does anyone have any ideas as to what types of revenue could be generated from owning this land. We have never farmed before, what would be an easy beginner crop and where would we find resources to teach us what to do? Another option for this much land would be to board horses or raise animals which we don't know much about either! Any suggestions for us? --- DV/QEMM/Novell 7.0 * Origin: The GentleGiant BBS VA Node 2 (804)877-8738 (1:271/216) @PATH: 271/215 270 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1102) Mon 2 Jan 95 14:33 By: LARRY BOUCHARD To: SHARON ALLSUP Re: Moderator & Echo Status ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @Via SLMAIL v4.0a (#1892) <<***** On 12/20/94, SHARON ALLSUP wrote to ALL: *****>> Sharon, I just dropped in to see what action was on the Echo, having left in disgust several months ago SA> It's taken several weeks of work and tracking by innumerable SA>sysops I can believe it and THANK YOU. SA> As the ELISTed moderator of the new HOME-N-GRDN, I don't intend SA>to make many, if any changes. The typical echo rules still apply: stay That is one HUGE change :-) Congratulations, thank you and good luck. LARRY ~~~ * VbReader 2.01 #73 * Posted in Prince George, B.C. Canada --- SLMAIL v4.0a (#1892) * Origin: The Hidden Hideaway - Your Business CONNECTION! (1:359/298) @PATH: 359/298 222 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1126) Sat 7 Jan 95 7:28 By: Karin Brewer To: Pat Stockett Re: cactuses and other greens ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:387/403 87907790 [re orchid cactus] -> >yellow one. At one time, they also had a night-blooming one. A v -> -> I threw the one I had out on the snow one night. I got myself up and -> dressed and out through the snow to catch the bloom two or three nigh -> in a row. I kept missing the bloom. Talk about a temper tantrum. :-) Oh my... -> The fellow that had the huge orchid greenhouse had many of them. I -> liked them, it's just that I fell in love with the cymbidiums. He ha -> three huge greenhouses and they were stuffed with cym. in bloom the -> first time I found the place. He told me to wash my hands in the -> disinfectant pail and then look to my heart's content. But don't tou -> :-) I always wondered why I had to wash my hands. Anyways... It's a -> wonder I ever came out again. For the years he was there Steve knew -> where to go for a gift for me anytime he needed one. That's what the one orchid grower's greenhouse I've been to looked like, instant paradise. The hand-washing bit presumably was to prevent stuff like fungus to get in. There's all sorts of easily transmitted ailments, and some of them can wipe out large number of plants real fast. What with lack of space, I'm currently at the point where anything develops a significant problem, out it goes. Trying to provide a 4 to 6 week quarantine set-up for new plants is quite challenging enough. -> >Cyclamen seems to do reasonably well for me in a north-facing wind -> -> They are pretty. In the right sort of vase, they even make appealing cut flowers. Karin --- WM v3.11/91-0010 * Origin: FliegWeg BBS - Home of VitaCal - (210) 496-6550 (1:387/403) @PATH: 387/403 800 31 3615/50 3641/1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1127) Sat 7 Jan 95 7:57 By: Karin Brewer To: Sharon Allsup Re: Amaryllis ---------------------------------------------------------------------- @MSGID: 1:387/403 87907791 -> KB> My mom used to just keep on watering as before until such t -> KB> as all the leaves had withered. Then, she let the plant rest, an -> KB> watering again after several months, say in August or thereabout -> KB> would bloom again, but never with blossoms quite as big as the f -> KB> time round. Maybe she should have added a particular fertilizer -> -> Fertilizer will certainly help if the bulb is to be used for -> season. Keep fertilizing after the bloom, since it's the greening pe -> most nutrients for next year are being manufactured and shipped down -> bulb for storage. She might also have been experiencing "bulb burnou -> bulb doesn't get a chilly (or long enough) dormant period to fully re -> the next year. You must be talking about the other type of amaryllis, the one that can be raised outdoors. These were the Hippeastrum kind, and the only place they'd do well outdoors would be in Florida and South