Comments for Learn to Garden http://www.learntogarden.net Hands-on Gardening Classes with Ellen Ashley Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:41:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Comment on Diseases of Tomato Plants & more by admin http://www.learntogarden.net/diseases-of-tomato-plants-more/#comment-89919 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:41:56 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?p=3000#comment-89919 Ted,
Thanks for your comments. Too bad you got herbicide damage from compost! The herbicide will NOT dissipate with composting, not for at least 3 years anyway.
Best wishes to you!
Ellen

]]> Comment on Diseases of Tomato Plants & more by Ted Pendlebury http://www.learntogarden.net/diseases-of-tomato-plants-more/#comment-89917 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 01:18:58 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?p=3000#comment-89917 Hi,
I guess it’s possible that’s from herbicide, but I don’t think it’ll automatically dissipate after it composts. I have the same issue, but I used some well composted compost from a municipal source. Stems are hard and veined, leaves curling as seen in your photo. Hmmm, not sure I want to eat any of these tomatoes.

]]> Comment on Confirmation by admin http://www.learntogarden.net/confirmation/#comment-89878 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 22:03:09 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?page_id=2185#comment-89878 Portia,
It is such a pleasure having you in class. You have the best questions and comments to share! I appreciate how much value you add to our comversations. Thank you! thank you!
Ellen

]]> Comment on Confirmation by Portia McCracken http://www.learntogarden.net/confirmation/#comment-89872 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:12:14 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?page_id=2185#comment-89872 Ellen, I’m delighted to reconnect with you again, after our Master Gardener days.

I’m thoroughly enjoying learning from your unique gardening classes and this terrific website. Thank you for sharing so much with your grateful students and admirers.

]]> Comment on Diseases of Tomato Plants & more by admin http://www.learntogarden.net/diseases-of-tomato-plants-more/#comment-89853 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 12:10:49 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?p=3000#comment-89853 Hello Carol,
Thanks for your message. It is so sad about the horse manure. None of it is safe to use in your garden any more because the strong herbicides used on pastures do not break down when they go through the horse. The curled leaves on the tomatoes are usually thick and gnarled and the plant is almost always stunted. Tomato plants seem to be affected the worst. The fruit is probably safe enough to eat, if you actually get any, but Organic farmers lose their organic certification for 3 years if they get tainted manure.
You might consider growing things in pots this year instead. Adding activated charcoal to your garden (available through companies that supply lawncare companies) or Bio-char may help clear the soil of toxins before you plant again next year.
Best of luck to you!
Ellen

]]> Comment on Diseases of Tomato Plants & more by Carol Brennan http://www.learntogarden.net/diseases-of-tomato-plants-more/#comment-89828 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 22:04:40 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?p=3000#comment-89828 Hi Ellen,
This is my first year of having a raised garden. My tomato plants have curled leaves on top. I did use horse manure and I’m worried the tomatoes are harmful to eat. I also have squash and zucchini’s and I’m worried they might be harmful too. I’m in the Raleigh area of NC and I’m wondering if this maybe due to a broadleaf herbicide. Can you put my mind at ease please. Thanks for any help, Carol.

]]> Comment on 2018 Gardening Course Schedule! by admin http://www.learntogarden.net/2018-gardening-course-schedule/#comment-87813 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:49:09 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?p=4284#comment-87813 Liza,
I would love to have you join my classes! All Courses are taught on a Sunday. Everything you need to know is shown on my 2018 Course Schedule. Please give me a call if you cannot find what you need: 336-541-5699 Thanks for getting in touch! All the best, Ellen

]]> Comment on 2018 Gardening Course Schedule! by Liza Lee http://www.learntogarden.net/2018-gardening-course-schedule/#comment-87807 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:58:45 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?p=4284#comment-87807 I would like to register for your spring 2018 class. Please let me know where to send my check. Also, are classes always held on Sundays? Thank you. Liza

]]> Comment on Confirmation by admin http://www.learntogarden.net/confirmation/#comment-87575 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:45:14 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?page_id=2185#comment-87575 Sandy,
It would be wonderful to have you in class! Please subscribe to my blog and you will be among the first to receive the class schedule with finalized dates and class locations. Thank you so much for your interest. We will have a great time in all the different gardens!!
Ellen

]]> Comment on Confirmation by Sandy Pittman http://www.learntogarden.net/confirmation/#comment-87569 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 19:59:47 +0000 http://www.learntogarden.net/?page_id=2185#comment-87569 I would love to be part of your class.

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