Sorry to report a jumping worm in my basil patch - small basil plants were purchased from food project and russell’s …. 🫤
Sent from my iPhone Melinda Bruno-Smith On Jun 25, 2025, at 12:39 PM, Terry Kay Epperson <[email protected]> wrote: I really appreciate these discussions. Thank you all! On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 12:24 PM MARY ROSENFELD <[email protected]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[email protected]>. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. 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