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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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 Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 7:03:01 PM
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Doesn't that sound like something out of Little House on the Prairie? Well, it is an issue at my house - and I always related to Laura :). I actually did have a Mrs. Ingalls for a teacher in 1st and 2nd grade - and thought that she really was Laura's mom, or at least closely related. Back to the hollyhocks... any natural solutions?
Ann
Forrester Farm
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 7:44:08 PM
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LOL... so funny.. amused, but no solutions to offer.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 8:19:42 PM
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I don't know of any solutions... but I'd sure like some seeds if you have any to spare...as I'll be starting over from scratch on gardening next year sometime.Aside from just yanking the plants out whole I don't really know what you could do to solve the problem.
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 06:12:36 AM
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I've never even heard of a hollyhock problem; hence no tried and true solution for your dilemma. Pulling them before they go to seed would be the only thing I can think of. Unless you want to try a mixture of vinegar and salt which kills pretty much everything.
I'm with Tina, save your seeds for a seed exchange later in the year. I'm sure lots of us would love some!
Farmgirl Sister #35
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2008 : 7:02:09 PM
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Ann, SERIOUSLY if you are going to save some seeds, I would LOVE some, too. I think Hollyhocks are SO PRETTY! Keep me posted!
Farmgirl Sister # 241
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 07:44:12 AM
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I'd be happy to save some seeds for anyone who would like. The flowers are a deep red. Thankfully, the plant is still standing. We had a very bad thunderstorm on Tuesday. My inlaws were visiting and we had the kids at a park. We drove home, avoiding tree limbs (one almost landed on our van), and found a policeman in our drive, a tree on our road, no electricity, and a huge section of our willow tree fallen in our yard. The huge branch smashed a white wooden swing that was hanging from a tree, and damaged a handmade twig bench that was right by the hollyhocks. All of the plants near the bench were fine. Nothing like being without electricity for 5 hours to realize just how blessed we are and how much we take things for granted. 5 hours is really no time at all.
Ann
Forrester Farm
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 08:02:18 AM
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Wow Ann! That sounds like some storm you had... glad everyone is okay!
Farmgirl Sister # 241
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2548 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2548 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2008 : 1:30:21 PM
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If hollyhocks are your biggest problem you are blessed indeed! But I know how you feel; I have the same problems with violets, wandering jew, and spider plants.
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Holy Hollyhocks!
