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I didn't know California had cutworms so I learned something new today. Here is just one UC Davis IPM article I found. http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r108301511.html
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Hmmm, now I'm thinking maybe not. Whatever is destroying my plants seems to be small. Some stems are only chewed partway through, but still at ground level. This has been a very discouraging year so far.sanderson wrote:I didn't know California had cutworms so I learned something new today. Here is just one UC Davis IPM article I found. http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r108301511.html
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We're having 3 days of moderate weather, so we started the kitchen balcony drip system, today. Here's the timer install, beneath the balcony. Tomorrow, hopefully, we'll run the hose up the wall of the house and get it installed around the balcony, under the railing -- at least that's the plan.
Now I'm starting to think about a misting system and a couple of chairs out there, so I can enjoy it all summer. It's a big dream, but anything's possible, right?
Now I'm starting to think about a misting system and a couple of chairs out there, so I can enjoy it all summer. It's a big dream, but anything's possible, right?
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YEE-HAH! Hubby signed on and the thing only cost $16! Boy, am I a cheap date. A $16 misting system makes me feel rich! Ooo, I forgot to mention -- the specs say this thing will take the temp down 20 degrees. That means I'll be able to sit out on my balcony all summer long!countrynaturals wrote:We're having 3 days of moderate weather, so we started the kitchen balcony drip system, today. Here's the timer install, beneath the balcony. Tomorrow, hopefully, we'll run the hose up the wall of the house and get it installed around the balcony, under the railing -- at least that's the plan.
Now I'm starting to think about a misting system and a couple of chairs out there, so I can enjoy it all summer. It's a big dream, but anything's possible, right?
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Phase 2 is finished. We now have the big hose connected and running around the balcony, under the railing. Hubby had to do all of that because it takes serious strength to jam the hose into the connectors. We tested the connection and it all works. I spent yesterday morning organizing all our stuff. I think we have everything we need. Now it's time for me to learn how to do the small stuff. Gonna watch some videos.
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Installing the small tubes and emitters. It's easy, but very hard on the hands. I had to quit after only 4. It's very exciting, however. This is something I've wanted for a long time. Also, we already had everything we need. The only expense was the timer. $30 for that.
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CN, when I was installing my drip irrigation system, I found the Spagetti Stickler a very valuable tool for saving sore fingers.
https://www.dripworks.com/spagetti-stickler-punch-tool
https://www.dripworks.com/spagetti-stickler-punch-tool
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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Thanks, OG. I have a tool that works for punching holes and cutting the hose, but how does the Stickler work for attaching emitters? That's what's putting my shirt in the dirt. I tried just using a regular punch to stretch out the hose a little, but it just doubled my work and didn't help.OhioGardener wrote:CN, when I was installing my drip irrigation system, I found the Spagetti Stickler a very valuable tool for saving sore fingers.
https://www.dripworks.com/spagetti-stickler-punch-tool
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Well, DUH! We used the blow dryer on the big connections, but I didn't think to try it on the small ones. The light-bulb finally went off and I tried it. VOILA! Now I get twice as many done in half the time. Thank goodness I was only about 1/4 of the way through when I figured it out.
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Must be why they recommend dipping the tubing in hot water for a minute or two before inserting the plugs, huh?
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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Yep, that is what it is designed for - to make installing emitters easy.countrynaturals wrote:Thanks, OG. I have a tool that works for punching holes and cutting the hose, but how does the Stickler work for attaching emitters? That's what's putting my shirt in the dirt. I tried just using a regular punch to stretch out the hose a little, but it just doubled my work and didn't help.
Description from Dripworks page:
The Spagetti Stickler is the only tool you will need for drip irrigation installations. Use the tip to make precise 1/4" holes, for inserting emitters and 1/4" transfer barbs. Use the punch tool prong to stretch out 1/4" tubing before inserting it into a 1/4" transfer barb; it will make the job easier. Use the prongs for leverage to insert a 1/4" transfer barb or to remove emitters and 1/4" transfer barbs from mainline.
Comment from a customer:
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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When you have time, watch this video from 8:34 to 15:30 for a demo of the Stickler, and what it does.
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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I didn't know that. Makes sense.OhioGardener wrote:Must be why they recommend dipping the tubing in hot water for a minute or two before inserting the plugs, huh?
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Got it working. Lots of tweaking left to do, but it's basically in and working. I'm exhausted, but still so excited I don't want to come in from the balcony.
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It's finished! Just in time for triple-digits. I had to adjust it to water every 4 hours, for just 2 minutes. I tweak it a little every time and now it's just about perfect. I AM A HAPPY CAMPER!countrynaturals wrote:Got it working. Lots of tweaking left to do, but it's basically in and working. I'm exhausted, but still so excited I don't want to come in from the balcony.
I just realized that my total gardening experience over the past 3 years has been almost all work and no play. That's okay, since I love to work and never have been very good at playing, but now things are starting to turn around. All the building, hauling, and large plantings are done, and now that my balcony watering is automated, I can actually spend some time enjoying and playing in my gardens -- especially the one that's right out my kitchen door. I still have the indoor garden to set up, but that shouldn't be too big a deal. After that, it should be all play and no work for the rest of the summer. YEE-HAH!
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countrynaturals wrote: I still have the indoor garden to set up, but that shouldn't be too big a deal. After that, it should be all play and no work for the rest of the summer. YEE-HAH!
Yeah, right! As if we haven't all said that a time or two or three....
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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It is a work in progress, right? Looks great, CN!!!
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Is there any such thing as a "finished" garden?Scorpio Rising wrote:It is a work in progress, right? Looks great, CN!!!
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countrynaturals wrote:Is there any such thing as a "finished" garden?Scorpio Rising wrote:It is a work in progress, right? Looks great, CN!!!
Short answer: No! Long answer: No, never.
"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it." ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
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OhioGardener wrote:countrynaturals wrote:Is there any such thing as a "finished" garden?Scorpio Rising wrote:It is a work in progress, right? Looks great, CN!!!
Short answer: No! Long answer: No, never.
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Right????countrynaturals wrote:Is there any such thing as a "finished" garden?Scorpio Rising wrote:It is a work in progress, right? Looks great, CN!!!
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So far it's working great and all my plants are happy. Pics soon.sanderson wrote:Sweet valve and timer set up!
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