The soil test in that area revealed nothing out of balance. I tend to think it was the heat that stalled germination. I watered that area frequently, even 5-6 times when I was home on an 89-degree day...but I guess the heat may still have gotten to the seed even with all that moisture. I have never seeded this early before (last week of August), so there were a couple of unexpected challanges. Mowing isn't even going to touch the spurge (if that's what it turns out to be), tiemco...

gm, What are you asking? Aloha

I'm a university professor and tend to over think these things! I seem unable to just happily follow the directions :) Understandable. But it reminds me of a current TV commercial that asks "you wouldn't trust your auto mechanic to clean your teeth so why would you ask your dentist about tires?" It is impossible for any of us to be fully informed specialists in all subjects. Sometimes, like it or not, we just have to accept that those who ARE specialists in their chosen field, be it astrophysics or food science, know what they are doing and trust in their information. :) Check with your local extension office about taking a MFP (Certified Master Food Preserver) course for starters. Dave

I thought that was strange but I googled and it looks like cooperative extension in MA is split into four areas rather than counties. Maybe the Boston office for food and nutrition can help you Nutrition Education Program Greater Boston Office 56-R Roland St. Boston, MA 02129 617-628-5607