> > > > > > > > > >Maybe close enough . > > > Thanks; I have that link. It really is kinda generalized. For example: > > > >Suggested planting dates are September through February. > > > Likewise, the Florida forum on Gardenweb does not address my issues, > > > although, I > > > have yet to ask the specific question there. > > > For no particular reason -- save for a "feeling" -- I'm leaning toward a > > > later planting date, although, it increases the risk of a rainy-season > > > harvest. > > > > > > OT: > > > Any effects from Earl yet? Judging from news reports, he appears to've > > > had > > > minimal effect on NC barrier islands. I guess the VAcapes are next. > > > > Earl is about 200 miles away at about 85 mph down from 145 yesterday. > > Still south of us. Whew! Right now it is gray with a constant low wind > > maybe up to 15mph. Told later around 5 Pm winds maybe gusting 45 and > > some rain. Lucky and now I have all our potted plants close to our > > front door. > > > > Big storm ! > > According to AccuWeather you should be getting rain anytime now and the > wind at 5PM will be around 17 mph. I presume that is an average, so you > could get gusts up to 45 mph. Good day to read a book or watch a movie > ;O)
I just came in from doing some light pruning. ;))
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Bill S. Jersey USA zone 5 shade garden
Posted by <balvenieman on September 3, 2010, 3:31 pm
> Lucky and now I have all our potted plants close to our front door.
A tip from a geezer who's been through more than one direct hit and/or
sideswipe: Insofar as is practical, lay the container plants over on their
sides. Doing so can minimize defoliation, whiplash and breakage. I've seen wind
actually remove plants from heavy concrete pots. Also, folks down here just
gather up outdoor furniture, umbrellas, what-have-you and dump them into a
swimming pool, if there's one nearby. I'm not sure that would be the best
approach for a BBQ grill or smoker, though....
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Derald
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> >
> > >
> > > >Maybe close enough .
> > > Thanks; I have that link. It really is kinda generalized. For example:
> > > >Suggested planting dates are September through February.
> > > Likewise, the Florida forum on Gardenweb does not address my issues,
> > > although, I
> > > have yet to ask the specific question there.
> > > For no particular reason -- save for a "feeling" -- I'm leaning toward a
> > > later planting date, although, it increases the risk of a rainy-season
> > > harvest.
> > >
> > > OT:
> > > Any effects from Earl yet? Judging from news reports, he appears to've
> > > had
> > > minimal effect on NC barrier islands. I guess the VAcapes are next.
> >
> > Earl is about 200 miles away at about 85 mph down from 145 yesterday.
> > Still south of us. Whew! Right now it is gray with a constant low wind
> > maybe up to 15mph. Told later around 5 Pm winds maybe gusting 45 and
> > some rain. Lucky and now I have all our potted plants close to our
> > front door.
> >
> > Big storm !
>
> According to AccuWeather you should be getting rain anytime now and the
> wind at 5PM will be around 17 mph. I presume that is an average, so you
> could get gusts up to 45 mph. Good day to read a book or watch a movie
> ;O)