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  • Thank you Marion! Those are a couple of the little boys from my last litter of miniature schnauzers. They went to the same home with a couple of elderly sisters and one day they were tired out from playing and sitting there so cute I could resist a portrait.

    I love the pictures you've posted on your page. I seriously think something is missing from my soil. My bell peppers do extremely well but my tomatoes just aren't ever happy. They grow and set fruit but the leaves aren't big and lush like my tomatoes in N. Calif. They start out seeming OK but as they grow they look sadder and sadder. I think a soil analysis is in order. I'm going to try to locate a local place to do it, otherwise, Chris mentioned one out of state that is very reasonable.

    So, what is the Lady Bug thing you mention below? Just curious.

    I also want to take the Master Gardener course and get certified but it's always scheduled at a bad time for me, plus, last Winter I tried but didn't realize you have to register two months in advance. Maybe this year I'll make it.
  • Thanks, Marion! I look forward to learning more as I figure out this group!
  • Great! Thank you for the information!
  • There should be two messages in your inbox!
  • Our meeting is Tuesday ( tomorrow ) : Lady Bug 1641 E University Dr, Mesa AZ 85203 6PM social time - feel free to bring a munchie - and 6:30 PM meeting starts.
  • Hi, we have a marketing meeting coming up - 3rd Tuesday each month at Lady Bug Building 1641 E University Dr, Mesa AZ 85203. Please join us to get exposure to the group and see how you feel. Social time 6pm, meeting starts at 6:30 pm to 8. We would love to see you.
  • Welcome to the guild! Sounds like you have lots of little tricks for being green in the desert! :)
  • Thanks for joining us, sounds like you have a lot of information to share!
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Marion Shaw replied to Angie's discussion Bulk Garden Soil in Phoenix? in Soil Builders
"p.s. about ken, he only takes cash. no plastic."
Jan 4, 2012
Marion Shaw replied to Angie's discussion Bulk Garden Soil in Phoenix? in Soil Builders
"singh is the thing. $70 a truck load he opens at 9 am. he has compost and planting miw, both are great. bring a tarp to cover it on the way home. grab a fish emultion while you are there, he has it made special. good stuff. good price."
Jan 4, 2012
Jeff Reich and Farraday Newsome replied to Marion Shaw's discussion Epazote??? in Growing Gourmet
"I grew and dried some epazote for the first time this past late summer/fall. It grew well. The original plant looked pretty bad after the successive nights of frost though, but now it is leafing out and I think it may be okay! Anyway tonight I made…"
Jan 21, 2011
Marion Shaw replied to Tracey Chacon's discussion Mesquite tree source in Native & Perennial Foods
"Hi Tracey;
The Desert Botanical Gardens is having there plant sale this weekend and they will have Honey mesquite, I just checked the plant list and they are showing it. Saturday the 16th from 7am till 5pm."
Oct 12, 2010
Marion Shaw replied to Marion Shaw's discussion Epazote??? in Growing Gourmet
"love it. I am starting some cilantro right now. I will be doing more herbs as soon as i make the starter pots. got peas, chard and onions in yesterday. lettuce in a couple weeks."
Sep 19, 2010
Lyn Bilodeau replied to Marion Shaw's discussion Epazote??? in Growing Gourmet
"In my garden, it's something like:

- plant one and only one small Epazote
- water just enough to get it established
- completely neglect it through the remainder of the summer
- allow to go to seed at the end of the season
- count on having epazote…"
Sep 19, 2010
Marion Shaw left a comment for Dianne Felder
"Are you talking about the items on my page? if so that is in reference to a meeting of the marketing committee. From your pix it looks like you are doing well with your grapes. I just planted some this summer. I can't wait to pick em."
Sep 16, 2010
Marion Shaw replied to Sue Wefel's discussion Amending soil to lower PH in Soil Builders
"That's a great idea. Thanks I will include my meter on my next trip."
Sep 16, 2010
Marion Shaw replied to don titmus's discussion We need PHX to step up in Water
"Great Stuff Don. I just found this post and wanted to put in my 2 cents.
Think globally, act locally.
This group has 9000 members, votes, that should have some political muscle in the valley. We could increase that number by getting the word out at…"
Aug 29, 2010
Marion Shaw left a comment for Jennifer Bass
"There are so many classes and events, you should enjoy learning to garden in the desert. If you become a volunteer you can take classes for free when you are the sign in person. I don't know how much time you have but it could be a good way to meet…"
Aug 25, 2010
Marion Shaw left a comment for Jennifer Bass
"Welcome. Quite the change in climate for your family, there are many member of the guild in Mesa. You may want join a another group in your area. Nice people, willing to help. Good luck.
Marion"
Aug 25, 2010
Marion Shaw replied to Vynnie McDaniels's discussion Salsa Season! in Growing Gourmet
"I am in transition as most of us are but i am still getting Japanese eggplant and am gathering the few bunches of yellow pear tomatoes. Mostly I am picking herbs to dry and amending my soil. My recent plantings of beans and tomatoes are looking good…"
Aug 23, 2010
Marion Shaw replied to Marion Shaw's discussion Epazote??? in Growing Gourmet
"I love this group. Thanks for the offer. I will try separating them and let you know how it goes."
Aug 19, 2010
Caroline Van Slyke replied to Marion Shaw's discussion Epazote??? in Growing Gourmet
"This plant is resilent! I bet you'll be fine. If not, I will dig one out of my garden for you."
Aug 18, 2010
Marion Shaw left a comment for Tina Davis
"Welcome Tina. You may want to check out the Central Phoenix Permies group to get involved with members in the downtown area. It might help to see what they have done."
Aug 17, 2010
Marion Shaw replied to Marion Shaw's discussion Epazote??? in Growing Gourmet
"I will try it. Do they separate easily? I have multiples in the pots I bought. I would like to spreed them out but don't want to loose any."
Aug 17, 2010
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