tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641149820652708910.post6672692811207141288..comments2024-01-05T12:29:06.050-08:00Comments on Ramble On Rose: Experiment UpdateRamble on Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641149820652708910.post-12192787859402088122009-07-12T11:49:36.905-07:002009-07-12T11:49:36.905-07:00MMG--Isn't that a kick in the pants about the ...MMG--Isn't that a kick in the pants about the control aster?! I think it shows that no fungicide/insecticide/etc. can substitute for a healthy plant.<br /><br />Rose--I certainly do need that grant money! :) The bugs are definitely the biggest issue this summer. The beetles arrived here this week and the mosquitoes are insatiable!<br /><br />GG--I guess I should be happy about the lack of mildew! Of course, the year I gather information and tips and conduct a nice little experiment, there's no mildew. Mother Nature's sense of humor, I suppose!Ramble on Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641149820652708910.post-87507641400664635322009-07-12T07:20:23.791-07:002009-07-12T07:20:23.791-07:00Hi Rose, thanks for the update. Our cool, wet wea...Hi Rose, thanks for the update. Our cool, wet weather may be contributing to the absence of fungal diseases this summer. There are no signs of powdery mildew or black spot on any of the usual suspects in my garden this season. I haven't seen it in clients' gardens either.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641149820652708910.post-89319813952901545652009-07-11T06:11:18.395-07:002009-07-11T06:11:18.395-07:00Hmmm, Rose, you may have to apply for more grant m...Hmmm, Rose, you may have to apply for more grant money to continue this experiment further:) I guess it just goes to show that nature will do what it will and sometimes completely bewilder us gardeners. With all the rain we've had, I think insects are going to be more of a problem this year. I picked off a bunch of Japanese beetles yesterday morning, and the mosquitoes are driving me inside in the evening.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6641149820652708910.post-47614118346062088852009-07-10T15:15:48.948-07:002009-07-10T15:15:48.948-07:00I have to laugh that the control Aster is the one ...I have to laugh that the control Aster is the one doing the best. Just to make you a bit more confused, I suppose. <br />BTW - my Astilbes were looking great until just the last few days. I think the rain came just in time to save the blooms from completely browning out at the top.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.com