tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post7822036389846059702..comments2023-10-22T09:42:36.750-04:00Comments on Casa Mariposa: Garden VoodooCasa Mariposahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-39888654546033398912013-03-23T12:35:31.995-04:002013-03-23T12:35:31.995-04:00Thanks for your kind words! I have not left, but I...Thanks for your kind words! I have not left, but I am trying to figure out what kind of blog I want to have. My blog will be under construction for a while I bet until I find just the right balance for me. <br /><br />I love love love so many of your posts :-) You have some wonderful ideas and experience in organic gardening. It is really great reading what you post on here :-DBleufleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596357941321142710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-9770044363414949442013-03-18T15:23:30.695-04:002013-03-18T15:23:30.695-04:00It's so good to hear from you! When you delete...<br />It's so good to hear from you! When you deleted your last blog, I was worried you were gone for good. Gardening starts from the ground up. The more we improve the soil and plant tough natives, the healthier/happier our gardens are.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-15642982482099841012013-03-18T10:21:32.505-04:002013-03-18T10:21:32.505-04:00What a change! I'm learning that gardening is ...What a change! I'm learning that gardening is so reliant on many factors, but the major one is dirt. It's all about the dirt. Compacted soil is so frustrating because no matter what you do to/with it, if nutrients and oxygen can't permeate the soil then there isn't much hope. I will be looking into the product (and company) you mentioned. It's wonderful to hear (or read) about different natural methods to help combat problems in the garden :-)Bleufleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596357941321142710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-57625210594843777102013-03-17T22:17:41.561-04:002013-03-17T22:17:41.561-04:00I had added all of the same things to my garden, t...<br />I had added all of the same things to my garden, too. While they were effective, only Penetrate broke up the most compacted clay. It is amazing. I'm surprised it doesn't come with a magic wand. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-80948175114744813592013-03-17T22:15:36.772-04:002013-03-17T22:15:36.772-04:00
I wish I had known about it when I moved here 10 ...<br />I wish I had known about it when I moved here 10 years ago! It would have made creating this garden so much easier.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-91622595524605738102013-03-17T22:14:22.142-04:002013-03-17T22:14:22.142-04:00
Thanks! I still find really nasty clay when I di...<br />Thanks! I still find really nasty clay when I dig into parts of the yard that have never been amended. Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-43266386319184133572013-03-17T20:26:16.611-04:002013-03-17T20:26:16.611-04:00That sounds amazing! I may just try it. I have add...That sounds amazing! I may just try it. I have added compost and humus and organic soil each year to let it work in slowly. It has made a difference, but this sounds very nice, too.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-65543007038244633392013-03-17T12:57:48.883-04:002013-03-17T12:57:48.883-04:00I've never heard of Penetrate and see you gard...I've never heard of Penetrate and see you garden looks better, prettier than before. You have to use it more if it's such magic treatment for the soil. <br />have a nice weekend!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-25855442090573795852013-03-17T08:05:05.887-04:002013-03-17T08:05:05.887-04:00I always thought that I had lucked out and had pre...I always thought that I had lucked out and had pretty descent soil, until I dug down last year to create some new flowerbeds. I could make pottery out of that brown stuff! The previous gardener must have down a lot of the soil augmentation for me. I will definitely keep your miracle cure in mind should I do any more additions.<br />P.S. The "Bed of Death and Misery" needs a new name. It is looking pretty impressive these days!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-63941022525126467192013-03-16T23:58:26.371-04:002013-03-16T23:58:26.371-04:00My soul and first born are still intact! Woo-hoo! ...<br />My soul and first born are still intact! Woo-hoo! I'd order it by the tanker truck if I could. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-14542955432507547102013-03-16T23:57:39.502-04:002013-03-16T23:57:39.502-04:00
My before pictures are pretty humbling. I was alm...<br />My before pictures are pretty humbling. I was almost convinced I was going to have to stick plastic tulips in that spot. ;o) Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-79463188273033803492013-03-16T23:56:07.184-04:002013-03-16T23:56:07.184-04:00I was skeptical at first but so were cavemen when ...<br />I was skeptical at first but so were cavemen when they first saw fire. :o) It's magic!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-19095035597238473932013-03-16T19:50:15.109-04:002013-03-16T19:50:15.109-04:00Wow! As long as you don't have to sell your s...Wow! As long as you don't have to sell your soul or your 1st born child to get it, why not use it?Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-12108903896715446282013-03-16T12:00:51.154-04:002013-03-16T12:00:51.154-04:00It's a blooming miracle....and it certainly wo...It's a blooming miracle....and it certainly works well. I looked at the before and after pics, and wow.<br /><br />The front bed here is hidden clay...might have to consider it. I have Beds of D, and D all under the fir trees...years of dead cones, needles..and guess who [me] tried to grow stuff in them last summer.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-59922855770394085382013-03-15T22:34:07.964-04:002013-03-15T22:34:07.964-04:00It really does sound like a miracle. Boggles my m...It really does sound like a miracle. Boggles my mind how a liquid can possibly do that. It reminds me though of a lecture I saw in the fall about soil science. I'm not a sciency gal so I can't explain it proper but I think there's something about altering molecules and how they're attracted to each other going on there. Very cool stuff.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-81895756296657490142013-03-15T22:12:16.589-04:002013-03-15T22:12:16.589-04:00
Me, too!<br />Me, too!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-8366419734272692832013-03-15T22:11:54.929-04:002013-03-15T22:11:54.929-04:00You'll love it!<br />You'll love it!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-23991731198089254042013-03-15T18:25:38.421-04:002013-03-15T18:25:38.421-04:00Sounds amazing, glad you found something that work...Sounds amazing, glad you found something that works for you.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-29892484860108354512013-03-14T23:31:43.299-04:002013-03-14T23:31:43.299-04:00Love your description of this product, so funny! ...Love your description of this product, so funny! It is just what I need for the clay-ish zones of my garden. Amazon here I come :)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-11880112153790597732013-03-14T17:50:53.951-04:002013-03-14T17:50:53.951-04:00I think "claybusters" will always be a r...<br />I think "claybusters" will always be a requirement in my garden, as will tough, clay tolerant plants. Gardening in VA isn't impossible but it definitely takes a load of perseverance. :o) Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-31793482541646561552013-03-14T17:48:47.793-04:002013-03-14T17:48:47.793-04:00The developers/builders of my subdivision did an e...The developers/builders of my subdivision did an excellent job of making sure they rode heavy machinery over every inch of soil as many times as possible. The trees they left in my back yard were a blessing because at least in a few spots the soil was less compacted because of their roots. Then they laid sod over giant rocks shoved into the clay. My husband took a pick ax to the spots of grass that wouldn't grow and dug up tons of rocks. So much hassle! Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-2924818240712809382013-03-14T15:59:35.046-04:002013-03-14T15:59:35.046-04:00I've seen this stuff on the web but was skepti...I've seen this stuff on the web but was skeptical that it would live up to its promises. Given your before and after pictures, I definitely will have to try once the weather here in Chicago gets a bit warmer. You're wise to keep going with "claybusters" though. karen.geislerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654663331805383224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-28034274247885205502013-03-14T14:46:11.446-04:002013-03-14T14:46:11.446-04:00I haven't heard of this stuff before. Sounds a...I haven't heard of this stuff before. Sounds amazing! We have clay subsoil here not that far down, and something that's even worse than straight clay around the house -- a machine-compacted mess of poor dirt and clay. Where I grew up in Durham County everything was bright red clay! <br /><br />You asked about the rose in the collage -- that is actually Veilchenblau also. It looks more pink when it first opens and then turns more of a purple color and finally blue and gray shades are added to the purple. It's like some sort of color experiment!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-84277856848376382492013-03-13T19:01:39.607-04:002013-03-13T19:01:39.607-04:00
Your clay sounds like my clay - a big red mess! T...<br />Your clay sounds like my clay - a big red mess! This should really help. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-19858365953294817122013-03-13T19:00:57.993-04:002013-03-13T19:00:57.993-04:00I've heard people say the only way to garden h...<br />I've heard people say the only way to garden here is in raised beds. But I don't want big wooden beds all over my yard. This was a much better solution. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.com