tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.comments2023-11-28T08:38:28.497-08:00Vegetable Gardening with Mike the GardenerMike the Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.comBlogger400125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-25595747667623588082014-10-15T04:52:25.426-07:002014-10-15T04:52:25.426-07:00The post is very helpful! Thank you for the link! ...The post is very helpful! Thank you for the link! Cheers!Natalie B.http://www.londongardeners.org.uk/garden-maintenance/kensington-SW7.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-83031155458778780362014-06-19T07:35:00.268-07:002014-06-19T07:35:00.268-07:00Dani: What type of device are you using? I just c...Dani: What type of device are you using? I just clicked the link and it works fine.Mike the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-27033975319422221662014-06-19T07:32:44.509-07:002014-06-19T07:32:44.509-07:00Blogger doesn't like the link... :( This is t...Blogger doesn't like the link... :( This is the message I got when I tried to add that address to the blogs I follow:<br /><br />You have followed this URL, but we couldn't find a feed for it. <br />Please check that the URL is correct: http://www.averagepersongardening.com/blog <br />If you want to update configuration please use Manage page.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-42117849367597153222014-05-21T12:42:29.510-07:002014-05-21T12:42:29.510-07:00probablyprobablyMike the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-47035542743067917272014-05-21T11:14:02.033-07:002014-05-21T11:14:02.033-07:00if you accidently spray it on you veggie plants, w...if you accidently spray it on you veggie plants, will it kill them?<br />shellyelliottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-26164689070656416462014-05-20T16:50:55.960-07:002014-05-20T16:50:55.960-07:00I've been using one the past couple of weeks t...I've been using one the past couple of weeks that is 1 gal white vinegar, 1 c table salt and 2 tbsp dish washing liquid. Works like magic! Went through 8 gallons today in the garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-50394860649799574452014-05-20T11:30:58.572-07:002014-05-20T11:30:58.572-07:00I don't think I drink enough :)I don't think I drink enough :)Mike the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-3163469277634951982014-05-20T11:30:04.263-07:002014-05-20T11:30:04.263-07:00I absolutely must drink more coffee. The cat repel...I absolutely must drink more coffee. The cat repellent is of new, vital insight here!!!!!Wynellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041315250612096071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-23074655804052902922014-05-15T03:23:26.303-07:002014-05-15T03:23:26.303-07:00wow that was some mind blowing stuff. I love to wo...wow that was some mind blowing stuff. I love to work on <a href="http://woodpaintsticks.com/wood-craft/" rel="nofollow"> Wood crafts</a> especially.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972501585313885382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-16005534791728133002014-04-29T05:26:48.840-07:002014-04-29T05:26:48.840-07:00Nice ... I use to be in construction a long time a...Nice ... I use to be in construction a long time ago and had all kinds of left over wood ... it's great reusing items you already own.Mike the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-5143391205473390372014-04-29T05:26:13.717-07:002014-04-29T05:26:13.717-07:00Good idea ... use what you have, right ;)Good idea ... use what you have, right ;)Mike the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-58047183056576536462014-04-29T04:34:01.421-07:002014-04-29T04:34:01.421-07:00I size my mini-blinds to fit my windows, so I alwa...I size my mini-blinds to fit my windows, so I always have an abundance of extra mini blind slats. I keep some for repairs but most get cut into 6-18" pieces and used in the same way you use the craft sticks. They do have to be roughed up a bit to retain the sharpie ink. I use a "green scratcher" pad to do that.BellaCerrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14256540337051756907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-63072530161780129372014-04-29T04:11:20.469-07:002014-04-29T04:11:20.469-07:00Nice and tall, I like it! This year I had blinds ...Nice and tall, I like it! This year I had blinds break and fall a bit ago and they are sitting around waiting for a use. I read I could use those as markers so going to give it a try. I have yet to determine height and whether or not I have to sharpen the soil end. Will of course be using a Sharpie also.Gayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193744306637154454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-39631901667812347942014-04-23T09:16:22.595-07:002014-04-23T09:16:22.595-07:00Borax is also great for fleas. It is a desiccant a...Borax is also great for fleas. It is a desiccant and dehydrates them. The 20 Mule Team brand is very fine and just sprinkle on your carpets, wait a day or two then vacuum. You can also mix corn meal and borax together and use this to dry flowers to preserve them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-89849931637716174882014-04-23T09:10:27.903-07:002014-04-23T09:10:27.903-07:00I have not tried that method ... interestingI have not tried that method ... interestingMike the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-4303817496895957752014-04-23T09:10:11.595-07:002014-04-23T09:10:11.595-07:00Awesome!Awesome!Mike the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-76921142525243240942014-04-23T08:45:19.968-07:002014-04-23T08:45:19.968-07:00Marigolds are the answerMarigolds are the answerhaseena107https://www.blogger.com/profile/13674301429055034919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-64544370226651826232014-04-23T08:40:50.370-07:002014-04-23T08:40:50.370-07:00We have a HUGE ant problem in our house and garden...We have a HUGE ant problem in our house and garden. After many tries and failed attempts, I finally tried the Borax and it works! I use a little dog/cat food wet with a sugar/borax water solution, sprinkling a little more borax on top of the food. I then place the poisoned food nuggets around the house in areas of high ant traffic, being sure to keep it inaccessible to the pets. The ants swarm the food and carry pieces back to the nest for the rest of the colony and within 24 hours there is a significant decrease in the ant traffic. I can only imagine how many colonies are in our walls, we've done this 3 times and still have ants lingering about, but they are getting less. For the garden, just place the poisoned food in a shallow dish under a weighted flower pot and the ants will find it and there's minimal worry about pets and wildlife getting into it. Ohh, and change the food out atleast everyother day. I have found the ants like it fresh and seem to pass it up after its sat and gone stale.Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-3269499731084796032014-04-23T08:32:56.322-07:002014-04-23T08:32:56.322-07:00Borax can be found with the laundry supplies at mo...Borax can be found with the laundry supplies at most supermarkets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-7116208975172847722014-04-23T07:43:10.346-07:002014-04-23T07:43:10.346-07:00The cinnamon worksThe cinnamon worksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-1579911659491075052014-04-23T07:40:58.838-07:002014-04-23T07:40:58.838-07:00Ant bring in the aphids as they provide them food....Ant bring in the aphids as they provide them food. I heard to get rid of aphids to spray with rubbing alcohol. It may reduce the ants too???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850382854673137013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-75905408786112359442014-04-23T07:11:01.518-07:002014-04-23T07:11:01.518-07:00I mix cornmeal, borax and honey to get rid of insi...I mix cornmeal, borax and honey to get rid of inside ants. They take the mixture back to the colony and voila, no more ants. It usually only takes a few days.ddmffoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032836181985651711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-65181034386439231942014-04-23T06:50:37.865-07:002014-04-23T06:50:37.865-07:00Wayne, those are great questions. There are over ...Wayne, those are great questions. There are over 12,000 species of ants and not all of them are bad. Look for any type of plant destruction due to ants. If you do not see any, then you don't have a problem. In fact many species of ants are actually good for your garden and can work as pollinators. As for Borax, you can find that online at Amazon or even at some local home centers or at your grocery store.Mike the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-69574702930269644662014-04-23T06:37:31.864-07:002014-04-23T06:37:31.864-07:00I have had ants in my garden but was never sure if...I have had ants in my garden but was never sure if they do any harm or were maybe even helpful. I don't recall ever seeing them listed as garden pests. What symptoms would I look for (or should I just get try to rid of them anyway)?. <br />Where do you find Borax?Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335326864865383932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333376133878294044.post-91968268209455284812014-04-23T06:02:12.987-07:002014-04-23T06:02:12.987-07:00Yep! That is a good one also!Yep! That is a good one also!Mike the Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304376461169790364noreply@blogger.com