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05-24-2009, 11:03 PM
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NDQ, are the 1st and 3rd pictures quince bushes? My mom has a shrub that's at least 50 years old at her house that I'd like to take some cuttings (or suckers) from to start here. I've never made quince jelly, but can remember picking those rock-hard quinces off the bush every fall, and BOY were they SOUR!!!
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05-25-2009, 06:43 AM
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We have a bunch of rhodies that are finally starting to bloom! I bought some lily and orchid bulbs from my daughter's school fundraiser and finally got them planted this weekend. We are surprised by how many flowering bushes are in our yard. When we moved in last summer the flowers were already gone.
And of course, we have some lovely poison ivy scattered here and there 
Any suggestions (chemical or otherwise) for getting rid of it would be welcome! |
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05-25-2009, 07:41 AM
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Location: Sunapee region, NH
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Valerie C
NDQ, are the 1st and 3rd pictures quince bushes? My mom has a shrub that's at least 50 years old at her house that I'd like to take some cuttings (or suckers) from to start here. I've never made quince jelly, but can remember picking those rock-hard quinces off the bush every fall, and BOY were they SOUR!!!
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I'm not sure, Val! They were on main street in Warner - we were there for SpringFest last weekend and one of my kids was building a fairy house nearby. They sure are pretty, though. 
Are there any veggie gardeners around who wouldn't mind looking at my layout plans for some 4x8 raised beds? I used various websites to figure out what to plant together and how many plants of what type can fit into 1sq ft, but i'm curious if anyone has any further thoughts. I also planned in some natural pest deterrents a la companion planting, but I am not sure if I have enough/too many, and if the placement is right.
If I can figure out how to save my word file as a jpg I'll post them here...
TIA, NDQ
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05-25-2009, 08:02 AM
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To get rid of the poison ivy get "Brush be Gone" and spray it on it. I had poison ivy vines on my property when I bought it that were thicker then my arms. I had to use a saw to cut those. If you have thick ones like that be sure to wear gloves and clean the saw after. Never burn any old vines that you might pull down as the fumes are toxic. Good luck.
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05-25-2009, 08:08 AM
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Two pictures of poison ivy. Thick vine going up tree on right is poison ivy.
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05-26-2009, 12:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MtDreamer
To get rid of the poison ivy get "Brush be Gone" and spray it on it. I had poison ivy vines on my property when I bought it that were thicker then my arms. I had to use a saw to cut those. If you have thick ones like that be sure to wear gloves and clean the saw after. Never burn any old vines that you might pull down as the fumes are toxic. Good luck.
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What happens if I spray this stuff on other plants? Our trouble is that the poison ivy (and poison oak!) appears mixed in with surrounding ground cover. I guess I don't mind killing some of the ground cover. I was just wondering. |
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05-26-2009, 06:17 PM
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I found that if you get 'poison ivy spray' it is a broadleaf herbacide and will not hurt grass but it will kill other broadleaf plants. Just try to spray the leaves as best as you can. If you don't get it all it will produce berries that will be baby plants next year. You can find vines you missed in the fall as they turn a very pretty reddish color.
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05-26-2009, 06:43 PM
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On the misty plateau
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Merrimack Valley, NH
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Well, I don't think Coos County has much of a growing season. I checked the observations this morning and it depicted lows in the low to mid 20s.
Here in Merrimack County it was a cool 30F for the low. I had a little frost this morning, but none of my plantings were damaged at all.
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