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Jun 21, 2013 11:24 AM
LJ;1461105 wrote:Our Zucchini plants keep getting eaten alive. I have coated them in garden dust multiple times. That doesn't seem to be helping. Someone said to try spraying them with beer. Any other suggestions?
How big are they? Can you build a frame to fit over them and completely fence them in?
Jun 21, 2013 11:24am
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redrocket

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Jun 21, 2013 11:28 AM
LJ;1461105 wrote:Our Zucchini plants keep getting eaten alive. I have coated them in garden dust multiple times. That doesn't seem to be helping. Someone said to try spraying them with beer. Any other suggestions?
Next year plant some radishes around them, more than likely to late for this year.
Jun 21, 2013 11:28am
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Jun 21, 2013 11:29 AM
justincredible;1461133 wrote:How big are they? Can you build a frame to fit over them and completely fence them in?
They are getting eaten by bugs I have a 3 ft high fence around the garden
Jun 21, 2013 11:29am
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Jun 21, 2013 11:30 AM
redrocket;1461137 wrote:Next year plant some radishes around them, more than likely to late for this year.
Radishes repel bugs? Could I buy radishes, extract the oil and spray it on the plants?
Jun 21, 2013 11:30am
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redrocket

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Jun 21, 2013 11:33 AM
I had the bug problem till I started the radish planting, I have not tried what you talked about.
Jun 21, 2013 11:33am
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LJ

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Jun 21, 2013 11:35 AM
redrocket;1461143 wrote:I had the bug problem till I started the radish planting, I have not tried what you talked about.
Maybe ill scour all the greenhouses and see if I can find a partially matured radish plant and throw it in.
Jun 21, 2013 11:35am
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Belly35

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Jun 21, 2013 11:37 AM
LJ;1461105 wrote:Our Zucchini plants keep getting eaten alive. I have coated them in garden dust multiple times. That doesn't seem to be helping. Someone said to try spraying them with beer. Any other suggestions?
What is eat the plants insect type or animals?
Jun 21, 2013 11:37am
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Belly35

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Jun 21, 2013 12:20 PM
Redrocket is correct Radishes does work. I have radishes coming up now and will be putting in a second seeding this week... not to late..

If it is insects or parasites I suggest this for most plants (I use this for my rose, and other flowering plants) I also do this around the outside of my house for fleas, nats and spiders.. I spray this about in the yard also for flea killing.

First step: Dawn liquid dish soap .. mix 1 oz per 3 gallon of water, spray applicator spray the plants ( lightly) and the area around perimeter of the plants. Get rid if some of the insects quickly and can be applied lightly mist direct on the plants. I sometimes use a water can but only water between the plants and NOT on the plants or around the outside of the garden.

…… Peas and Tomatoes Plant DO NOT SPRAY ….

Sometime ants can be aggressive … mix Borax Soap and Sugar together, place in small mounds around the outside of your garden or house foundation.. Borax is a killer to ants they don’t know the different between sugar and Borax
Jun 21, 2013 12:20pm
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Jun 21, 2013 1:27 PM
LJ;1461140 wrote:They are getting eaten by bugs I have a 3 ft high fence around the garden
We always plant marigolds and they work pretty good and you can usually find them at any store.
Jun 21, 2013 1:27pm
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Jun 21, 2013 1:41 PM
mcburg93;1461189 wrote:We always plant marigolds and they work pretty good and you can usually find them at any store.
My mom gave me a flat that she said she had got discounted. I planted them around the edge of the raised beds, they all died. All the ones she gave to my sister died, and all hers died. For some reason I didnt make that connection. Ok, so I need some marigolds and maybe a radish plant.
Jun 21, 2013 1:41pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Jun 21, 2013 1:41 PM
justincredible;1460538 wrote:
you didn't miter the corners, slacker.
Jun 21, 2013 1:41pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jun 21, 2013 2:56 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461199 wrote:you didn't miter the corners, slacker.
Seems like a waste of time for a project like this.
Jun 21, 2013 2:56pm
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Jun 21, 2013 3:35 PM
justincredible;1461220 wrote:Seems like a waste of time for a project like this.
agreed
Jun 21, 2013 3:35pm
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Jun 21, 2013 3:38 PM
LJ;1461196 wrote:My mom gave me a flat that she said she had got discounted. I planted them around the edge of the raised beds, they all died. All the ones she gave to my sister died, and all hers died. For some reason I didnt make that connection. Ok, so I need some marigolds and maybe a radish plant.


Just buy Radishes seeds amd plant them, they will come up in 30 to 45 day you'll see some shoots coming up
Jun 21, 2013 3:38pm
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Jun 21, 2013 5:05 PM
Picked today fresh, perfect for a salad for dinner


Jun 21, 2013 5:05pm
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Jun 21, 2013 5:28 PM
justincredible;1461220 wrote:Seems like a waste of time for a project like this.

If somethings worth doing its worth doing right.
Jun 21, 2013 5:28pm
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Jun 21, 2013 8:33 PM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461279 wrote:If somethings worth doing its worth doing right.
I didn't realize butt joints were wrong. Should I be surprised they haven't fallen apart already?
Jun 21, 2013 8:33pm
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Jun 24, 2013 6:17 AM
justincredible;1461307 wrote:I didn't realize butt joints were wrong. Should I be surprised they haven't fallen apart already?
No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.
Jun 24, 2013 6:17am
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ernest_t_bass

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Jun 24, 2013 6:30 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.

Always STFU when no one gives a shit. Justin, they look fine.
Jun 24, 2013 6:30am
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Belly35

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Jun 24, 2013 6:44 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.
What if you're building a log cabin :D
Jun 24, 2013 6:44am
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Jun 24, 2013 7:26 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.

It's a fucking garden box
Jun 24, 2013 7:26am
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WebFire

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Jun 24, 2013 8:25 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.
I think they look just fine. I also think Mustangs are for pussies.
Jun 24, 2013 8:25am
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Jun 24, 2013 8:52 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1461976 wrote:No, they just look ugly and look like a girl/little kid put them together. Always miter when wood working.
No.
Jun 24, 2013 8:52am
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Jun 24, 2013 9:25 AM
LJ;1461982 wrote:It's a fucking garden box
you're a pretty smart guy.
Jun 24, 2013 9:25am
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Jun 24, 2013 9:25 AM
WebFire;1461990 wrote:I think they look just fine. I also think Mustangs are for pussies.
you would
Jun 24, 2013 9:25am