S3E19 Things not to worry about, Deadheading, Author Jeff Lowenfels - The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show

Replay of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from 7-6-19
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In segment 1 Joey and Holly talk about things you do not need to worry about in your garden because there is no issues.

Things not to Worry about
Maple leaf spot/tar spot - fungi - dark spots on maple leaves - does not affect your soil
mushrooms in the soil - sign of healthy soil, decomposition is happening
Algae in rain barrels - small amounts of algae in your barrel is good -- they provide a fertilizer boost to your plants. But if your water takes on a bad odor, drain the barrel. Mix up a solution of ¾ cup of bleach with 1 gallon of water, and scrub the interior. Rinse it well after cleaning to remove any bleach residue.
Wilted leaves on plants - making their surface area smaller on hot, sunny days, however, on squash, be aware of the vine borer
Purslane in the garden - can be eaten as its high in omega 3 fatty acid, vitamin A and C
Weeds
Dog vomit

Segment 2 Joey and Holly talk about how to deadhead and why and why not
Deadheading
Removing of dead/spent flower heads - flowers that are spent/withered away
Helps Boost flower blooms
Do throughout season
Second bloom will be longer lasting
Not all flowers - Bleeding heart, Phlox, Delphinium, Lupine,Sage,Salvia,Veronica, Shasta daisy, Yarrow, Coneflower, marigolds, pansies are all ideal
Light color roses like to be pruned/dead headed especially
Do your research
Some flowers will push flowers from below them - so deadheading isnt necessary - like marguerites
Horticulturists are breeding hybrids where this wont become necessary

Segment 3 Joey and Holly talk with their guest Author Jeff Lowenfels of https://www.jefflowenfels.com/

Jeff Lowenfels is a columnist, author, and lecturer. He has become a leader in the organic gardening/sustainability movement as a result of his two, best selling books. His talks have converted tens of thousands of gardeners at venues throughout North and South America. Fun fact: he’s also a lawyer.

1. We occasionally talk about mycorrhizae, what is mycorrhizae and how does it help your plants grow? Is it something people should be adding to their soil regularly?
2. You are the founder of Plant a Row for the Hungry? What does that organization do? Or encourage others to do?
3. What are some common macro and micro nutrients in our soil? How do we know if there is a deficiency?
5. What are some good ways to build up the fungi and decomposers on your soil?
6. Can you tell us more about where to find you?

In segment 4 Joey and Holly answers gardeners questions

1. Q: Mark wants to know will using blood meal help keep rabbits away
A: It the blood meal was to be keep dry it may work but once is it is wet it will not work best is to get a 2 foot high chicken wire fence or https://www.bobbex.com/product-category/rabbit-animal-repellent/

2.Q: suggestions on growing radishes. Great leaves nobulbs
A:If this was early on in the season early spring I would suggest it was a nutrient deficiency in the soil but as we have crossed Into Summer radishes are a cool season short day Cropper day light sensitive crop so as it's warm and the days are long the plant is going to go into a reproductive State not a bulb development State however. Allow the plants to go to seed the green pods are edible and taste just like the radish bulb so if you're unable to get the bulb you can at least get radish in the green pods before they mature

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