tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post8243809556628294607..comments2023-11-17T12:32:11.301-05:00Comments on Daphne's Dandelions: My Mother In Law is CruelDaphne Gouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-52103883034007187062012-02-20T01:02:04.329-05:002012-02-20T01:02:04.329-05:00Thanks for the link to Veggiecare, just what i hav...Thanks for the link to Veggiecare, just what i have been thinking of purchasing(lots of rabbits and kangaroos).I think i'd spend the money on some advanced grown trees,maybe japanese maples just love their colors in Autumn.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309666420472665198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-41278596878736963572012-02-06T12:47:48.732-05:002012-02-06T12:47:48.732-05:00I'd probably spend the money on something for ...I'd probably spend the money on something for the garden myself. Though I'm not shy about buying garden stuff myself. What an interesting problem.<br /><br />I've been dragging my feet on putting in rain barrels myself. I wonder how the purity of rain water coming off a roof compares with the water coming out of our tap? I know that's not so pristine wither, at least it isn't around here.<br /><br />Happy belated birthday - and welcome to the 'club'!Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-22972393980859560892012-02-04T23:12:58.847-05:002012-02-04T23:12:58.847-05:00Rain water is actually much healthier for your pla...Rain water is actually much healthier for your plants than tap water - that is a given fact. I don't see why you would avoid doing so.Kalliehttp://www.seedsandshovels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-29284114752874708252012-01-30T11:23:51.650-05:002012-01-30T11:23:51.650-05:00So I did a bit of internet research. The experts a...So I did a bit of internet research. The experts are split on asphalt roofs. Some say it is fine. Some say no. Asphalt gives off PAHs mostly when it is hot or something degrades it (urine can do this, so maybe bird poo can do it too, but there isn't a lot of bird poo on the roof as few trees overhang the roof). So a cool rain might be OK. If I tested the water to see, I'd have to do it in the middle of the summer when it is hottest and the rain barrel would be used most often. <br /><br />But everyone agrees that roofs with cedar shakes are very very toxic. I even came across a dog died from drinking the water from a cedar shake roof. The reason being is that they are treated with an anti fungal so moss won't grow on them.<br /><br />Oh and most experts agree that you should let the first flush of a storm run off elsewhere as that is the most toxic (on any roof). And don't wash your veggies in it as bacteria can grow in the barrels.<br /><br />But of course we all know that the plants love rain water much more than the chemically laden tap water. Chlorine is bad for plants (and us). So I might revisit the question again sometime.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-88942755344893517722012-01-30T10:59:20.299-05:002012-01-30T10:59:20.299-05:00Ooo! Tough one! I'd put that toward a little g...Ooo! Tough one! I'd put that toward a little greenhouse. <br /><br />You've got me thinking about the rain barrels, though. I have two, one being connected to the downspout system. I haven't used any of the water yet, but your remark about the asphalt shingles gave me pause.Carolinehttp://www.suburbanfarmonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-63047393940957222102012-01-30T08:57:42.203-05:002012-01-30T08:57:42.203-05:00ps. I like Liz's idea of a pizza oven. Somed...ps. I like Liz's idea of a pizza oven. Someday I'll build one at Henbogle.Alihttp://www.henbogle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-11795709831663080232012-01-30T08:56:28.556-05:002012-01-30T08:56:28.556-05:00Ges ago I consulted with a chemist from the campus...Ges ago I consulted with a chemist from the campus where I work, and he said that once the roof has aged a few years, the amount of leaching is practically nil in rainwater because the rainwater doesn't sit on the roof long enough. <br /><br />If you have a lot of birds landing on the roof you might need to worry about fecal contamination, but it would have to be a lot of birds. He also suggested that any roofing granules would settle out into the bottom of the rain barrel. <br /><br />So there you have it. Maybe I'll ask him if he could analyze a sample for me, but he seemed to think there would be little worry in using a rain barrel.Alihttp://www.henbogle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-43348623954059659802012-01-30T05:24:41.824-05:002012-01-30T05:24:41.824-05:00I suspect $500 wouldn't quite get me a pizza o...I suspect $500 wouldn't quite get me a pizza oven but I would absolutely love to build one. Otherwise more ceramic pots for my dwarf citrus - black plastic has its place but it would be nice to have something a bit more asthetically pleasing. I enjoyed reading about your dilemma.Lizhttp://www.suburbantomato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-26066828500777171592012-01-29T22:33:17.130-05:002012-01-29T22:33:17.130-05:00Happy Birthday... belated Daphne!
How fun to cont...Happy Birthday... belated Daphne!<br /><br />How fun to contemplate what to get!!!!<br /><br />I've been drooling over an iPad... so... that's what I would get!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251147737253912516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-47288382148151238752012-01-29T20:48:12.098-05:002012-01-29T20:48:12.098-05:00You totally sidetracked me with that question, and...You totally sidetracked me with that question, and I didn't wish you a happy birthday! My bad....hope your day was terrific! Our birthdays must be very close.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-26195257688516066372012-01-29T20:36:08.518-05:002012-01-29T20:36:08.518-05:00justified! "something you wouldn't alrea...justified! "something you wouldn't already buy" would be something you don't buy on a regular basis!! Go for it!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403912559222798842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-79410221117747750102012-01-29T20:18:37.534-05:002012-01-29T20:18:37.534-05:00Well I just got some money like that and I spent i...Well I just got some money like that and I spent it on an electric smoker, a lemon tree, things to make wine with, wood carving chisels, a few things I needed for the garden like another hose, a watering wand (I tried soaker hoses one year and they lasted just one year, worked great but cost too much), a new canner, more jars and assorted other things. I did well, actually :)becky3086https://www.blogger.com/profile/01026872543168452124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-55405392099361721812012-01-29T19:08:48.869-05:002012-01-29T19:08:48.869-05:00What a fun problem to have to sort through. Hmmm...What a fun problem to have to sort through. Hmmm... if it were me, I would toss it into my "tree removing" fund. I intend to slowly start removing some select trees to improve sun availability in the older part of the garden - unfortuanately they are HUGE trees and near buildings so it will cost me an arm and a leg just to remove one - let alone the many I really need to do. <br /><br />Happy Birthday by the way!kitsapFGhttp://wwww.modernvictorygarden.com/apps/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-82718674153150277672012-01-29T14:12:40.359-05:002012-01-29T14:12:40.359-05:00Scyrene Yes. It is a known hazard of roadways. It ...Scyrene Yes. It is a known hazard of roadways. It has a lot of chemicals in it but the primary hazard is PAHs or poly aromatic hydrocarbons. They don't leach from asphalt easily, but they do leach. I don't think the plants bring them up (but I could be wrong about that), but like lead in the soil you wouldn't want it in soil that you picked carrots or lettuce from.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-76759389695266482262012-01-29T13:45:43.986-05:002012-01-29T13:45:43.986-05:00Is there any evidence that asphalt leaches anythin...Is there any evidence that asphalt leaches anything harmful into the water?Scyrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522861473181847726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-19394971601051338812012-01-28T19:09:23.537-05:002012-01-28T19:09:23.537-05:00I've been wanting a watering system too. It&#...I've been wanting a watering system too. It's definitely not cheap and it's going to be a pain to install. We do have hot, dry summers so watering is necessary. The problem is that it makes zero sense money wise because we have well water, but for some reason I still really, really want one. Have fun deciding what to do with your gift!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193278804750154921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-2328097652798969322012-01-28T18:56:41.429-05:002012-01-28T18:56:41.429-05:00Get a few rain barrels girl, you wont regret it, w...Get a few rain barrels girl, you wont regret it, we use them to water the garden as well as flowers, shrubs and our trees. I have (3) 55-gal ones, I painted them my self. Go here to read about them - oh and I have a new asphalt roof too ; )<br /><br />http://sproutbabysprout.blogspot.com/2009/05/rain-barrels-are-in-big-rain-comin.htmlJezibelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008380452650873494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-9613602248654775152012-01-28T17:52:19.777-05:002012-01-28T17:52:19.777-05:00I would take watercolor classes from a pro! Perhap...I would take watercolor classes from a pro! Perhaps I would then paint scenes from the garden.Tomato Thymeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230293839907441174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-27683796711941967882012-01-28T16:57:56.749-05:002012-01-28T16:57:56.749-05:00I guess it is a good dilemma to have. I've al...I guess it is a good dilemma to have. I've always wanted rain barrels as well but I have the same questions about the asphalt roof.<br /><br />I'm very jealous of your rain fall. We get about 15 inches a year and 80% of that falls between November and March. If I don't water my garden twice a week it reverts to desert. :)Stoney Acreshttp://ourstoneyacres.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-15725839573712389382012-01-28T16:46:29.364-05:002012-01-28T16:46:29.364-05:00Oh, I'd go to a knitting retreat. But that'...Oh, I'd go to a knitting retreat. But that's nothing having to do with the garden.Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-28212604523904941982012-01-28T16:13:28.220-05:002012-01-28T16:13:28.220-05:00Oh I got a good chuckle out of this, Daphne:)Oh I got a good chuckle out of this, Daphne:)Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-74308583818162666802012-01-28T15:12:43.741-05:002012-01-28T15:12:43.741-05:00What a fun dilemma to have! I wouldn't trust ...What a fun dilemma to have! I wouldn't trust asphalt water, either. I hope you love the row covers, and everything else you decide upon. I would get hardscaping! I hate doing it myself, and it never looks professional, but I'm cheap!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-75723137426794030282012-01-28T14:27:06.498-05:002012-01-28T14:27:06.498-05:00I would hire out some of the house projects I neve...I would hire out some of the house projects I never get to. Not much that $500 would cover, but some.<br /><br />Or I'd stash it in the bank in a 5 year CD.Karen Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306986336556283751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-37698363463054012452012-01-28T14:16:39.590-05:002012-01-28T14:16:39.590-05:00I would get a nice broadfork. That wouldn't u...I would get a nice broadfork. That wouldn't use up $500 though.domehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276687607221325205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-46261903163313598082012-01-28T11:58:33.246-05:002012-01-28T11:58:33.246-05:00I love my drip system here. I runs almost everyda...I love my drip system here. I runs almost everyday in July. Someone turns off the clouds the 3rd week in June and we get very little in the way of rain until October- usually the end of October. I have an automatic timer attached to a hose bib. We also have a 16 zone sprinkler system that my husband and I installed ourselves. This year I am going to change out the pvc pipe that the drip lines attach to. I want each T to have a regulator on it. But you know what I really want to do? I want to put in a cement wall all the way around my garden. Something that only goes about 8 inches higher than the soil. Then add a fence above that to keep the deer out. I want to double my garden in size too. We are on a hillside and after the rain we got this winter I know I really need to level my garden. Oh and a beautiful garden house would be nice too so I can start things outside instead of my kitchen window.Beeks by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12592978205053247507noreply@blogger.com