I really appreciate these discussions. Thank you all! On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 12:24 PM MARY ROSENFELD <[email protected]> wrote:
> Unfortunately, bagged soil is not safe either unless it has been > sterilized... > > > > On 06/25/2025 11:18 AM EDT LLCT Information <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > Yes, these are great ideas! > > Many nurseries are careful, start with soil that has been sterilized, and > check frequently, but there is always a risk. > > You can wash the roots off, which is pretty effective, but again, may not > catch every egg. > > Starting with bagged soil and seed is pretty fool proof I think! > > Warmly, > > Bryn > > > On Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM Terry Kay Epperson < > [email protected]> wrote: > > I've been advised to do that, but for now, I'm going to continue avoiding > the plants with soil. I'm not yet comfortable. I did buy a few Concord > grape and raspberry plants early in the spring - my one and only attempt to > get back in there - but at the end of the day, I quarantined them and > haven't dealt with them. I really love Belinda's suggestion to milk jug > and cold stratify over the winter, and I'm going to find out about the > plugs. Having recs gives me confidence! And for the planning aspect of > it, I truly am at the point that I think I need help, so I'll be checking > out those recs as well. I think my neighbors would appreciate it! > > Thank you! > > > On Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 6:17 PM Carol Bickford <[email protected]> wrote: > > Good Question about the Jumping Worms!! > > I am wondering if taking the plants down to "bare root" is the way to go? > A total bother…but the jumping worms would be worse. > > Carol > > On Jun 23, 2025, at 3:21 PM, Terry Kay Epperson < > [email protected]> wrote: > > Thank you so much! It's my understanding that some of the local native > plant sales have jumping worms, so I've been afraid to purchase from them, > although I'm always conflicted between wanting to check them out, wanting > to add more variety to my yard, and trying to be content with moving > volunteers to create a sense of garden or meadow instead of weedy lawn. So > far, my husband teases me that I'm achieving the latter. Are there native > plant sales that can be guaranteed to be free of jumping worms? So far, we > don't have them, and I'm trying to keep it that way. I have my hands full > with enough invasives as it is. > > I will absolutely check out LLCT PAP! This is a really busy time for my > beekeeping (I pulled the first completely capped honey super today!!), but > as things slow down, I will absolutely check out the tours and gardens. I > need some ideas; there is no doubt! > > Warm regards, > Terry Kay > > On Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 2:58 PM LLCT Information < > [email protected]> wrote: > > sorry if this doesn't get grouped into the right thread! > > Dear Terry Kay, > > The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust has been working diligently to improve > Lincoln’s habitat for our native flora and fauna for years! As part of our > Pollinator Action Plan, we have planted quite a few “pocket” demonstration > gardens throughout town, as well as taken more proactive steps to improve > some of our larger conservation areas. We also hold an annual plant sale > where the same plants that we source for our conservation areas are offered > at wholesale prices to the public. > > Our website has more information on our action plan and activities: our > resources page is probably the best place to start: > https://lincolnconservation.org/pollinators/resources/ and you can see > the > > location of our pollinator gardens here: > https://lincolnconservation.org/pollinators/pollinator-sites/ > > We also host garden tours and have the following dates and times planned > to visit our sites and hear from staff regarding our work in these areas – > our garden tours, as well as ALL Lincoln conservation land, are ALWAYS free > and open to the public! > > July 2, 11 am: Chapman Pasture > July 9, 9 am: Lincoln Station Garden > > We are also always available to answer any specific questions you might > have so please feel free to reach out! > > Best, > Sara Lupkas, Stewardship Director > Bryn Gingrich, Outreach Director > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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