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green shoes replied to MaryMcP's discussion Worm Tower in Soil Builders
"1 part crushed egg shell
1 part ground oatmeal
1 part corn meal
Must be carefully stirred by someone from Alabama (jk)  More information via google..."
Oct 20, 2014
green shoes replied to MaryMcP's discussion Worm Tower in Soil Builders
"I have pipes like those around my fruit trees in Parks.  I drop Alabama Worm Chow down the pipes to attract local worms.
Glad to hear Maggie is ok"
Oct 19, 2014
green shoes replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Canning Myths: Live online presentation by Jarden (Ball canning jars). in Growing Gourmet
"Thanks Catherine, good to know.  I bought mine before there was a hydro store on every corner.  Makes sense that they would have strips."
Aug 14, 2014
green shoes replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Canning Myths: Live online presentation by Jarden (Ball canning jars). in Growing Gourmet
"No, unfortunately those strips do not go low enough.  I bought mine from Teraganix, the Bokashi people.  You might be able to find it elsewhere but I could not when I bought mine.  You have to be careful to notice that it measures from at least 5 to…"
Jul 9, 2014
green shoes replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Canning Myths: Live online presentation by Jarden (Ball canning jars). in Growing Gourmet
"I have some pH paper that goes down to 3.0.  Water bath can happen at less than 4.6 pH.  I always test my food prior to deciding how I will process it.  I like the pH to be 4 or less to water bath it.  I would rather err on the safe side so if the…"
Jul 8, 2014
green shoes replied to Joanna Benton's discussion unused beds in Soil Builders
"You can also spray your beds with EM1.  Bokashi is bran inoculated with EM1 and molasses.  A bottle of EM1 goes a long way when you extend it by fermenting it with water and molasses.  It took me 5 days to get the pH down to 3 and it now can be…"
Jun 29, 2014
Jeff Adams replied to green shoes's discussion Testing your soil for Verticillum and/or Fusarium Wilts in Soil Builders
"Contact Thelma Sadaang At Motzz Laboratories in East Phoenix. She is a longtime client of mine; I sold her facility to her. She is a longtime established, top notch soil testing lab.  As Catherine states, you may have to test the plant, but I would…"
May 28, 2014
green shoes replied to green shoes's discussion Testing your soil for Verticillum and/or Fusarium Wilts in Soil Builders
"Yeah, I saw that too.  I was thinking since the fungus is in the soil, the soil could be tested.  I have spoken to many labs regarding the testing and as I said before most of them test for nutrients or known environmental contaminates.  On to plan…"
May 20, 2014
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to green shoes's discussion Testing your soil for Verticillum and/or Fusarium Wilts in Soil Builders
"Hmmm, sorry I was thinking most can test for most soil issues.

I did a quick search online and I can't find a reference to labs which test the 'soil' most indicate they have to test the plant to determine the presence of either wilt. :("
May 20, 2014
green shoes replied to green shoes's discussion Testing your soil for Verticillum and/or Fusarium Wilts in Soil Builders
"Thanks Catherine.  I was really looking for a recommendation from someone who had used a lab that tested specifically for V or F.  The labs listed are for NPK or nutrient soil tests. "
May 19, 2014
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to green shoes's discussion Testing your soil for Verticillum and/or Fusarium Wilts in Soil Builders
"Hi Green Shoes.  Go up to Home, click on resources and then garden and garden supplies and there is a list from the Ext Service which lists the testing labs."
May 19, 2014
green shoes posted a discussion in Soil Builders
Does anyone know of a place one can get their soil tested for V or F?
May 18, 2014
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