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Even if LSU defeats Georgia for the SEC title, unlikely a 2-loss LSU [assuming Tigers beat A&M, which is not a given the way the offense played Arkansas] makes the 4 team CFP. But we are a cinch for a good bowl. The though struck me that LSU could be matched to Notre Dame. Wicked.

[SEC tries to manipulate bowl pairings in SEC favor, but SEC should keep quiet and let it happen if LSU and ND are OK with it. Would explode TV rattings.]

I keep getting txt messages telling me I can have inspirational ring tones for only XX shillings a day. I delete. Never subscribed. But callers tell me they are hearing the ring messages. Thse messages are offensive to me. Safaricom says they did not do it and cannot stop it. How can I make it stop?

Design. Parallel rows of mortared limestone blocks [same size as cinderblocks but solid and much heavier]. Drill holes in the tops of the blocks, insert metal rods and attach fence to the rods. Wire mesh sized to allow chickens to reach thru the mesh to feed on plants along the outside the fence.

Composted lots of untreated sawdust and chicken manure. Spread that on a sandy loam. Sawdust has absolutely decayed but there's too much of it. Dries too fast in tropical sun. Otained nutrient-rich red clay. Intend to crush the clay to powder, sift it onto the sawdust and gently mix.

Never tried this before. Advice appreciated.

Recently heard Dr. Jones speak (online) about the soil building benefits of cover crops that mix 8 or 16 or 32 different seeds. Those types of seed mixes are not available to me. Must do it myself. Considering mixes of greens, legumes, pollinator flowers. (Kale, collard, chard, amaranth, cowpeas, okra, basil, clover, daisies, alyssum, portulaca.) Not in my garden. In separate trial plot. Advice and suggestions appreciated. (Tropical year-round growing climate.)

In all my years of gardening, I never encountered root knot nematodes. Knew of them, but never experienced. In my rather new location, they've hit me like a storm. Beautiful bed of African Daisies thriving for 6 months of fantastic colors. Within 5 days, they're dead.

Always prep the garden with a crop of cowpea legumes. Not for the beans; the monkeys pick those before we ever can. For the edible leaves and nitrogen fixation to be followed by veggies. Not this season. Cowpea seeds sprout and die.

I'm open to any and all non-chem ways to eliminate root knot nematodes. (Till the soil. Cover it with clear plastic to get soil temp to 140F, leave plastic cover for 3-6 months. That will kill ne

Newly hired passing game coordinator Cortez Hankton was invited to interview with the LA Rams as a candidate for Rams Offensive Coordinator. He did not get the job and will remain at LSU. But just being considered speaks highly of Hankton and should resonate with LSU receivers and potential recruits. Hankton, native of New Orleans, was passing coordinator at Georgia during its run for the CFB national title.

My soil is years of composting (woody compost tends to be acidic) atop limestone bedrock laced with veins of granite and marl. Ground limestone (powdered) moves the pH toward basic (alkaline). But all soil in my coastal region (atop ancient coral consolidated into limestone) is highly acidic (4.5 to 5 pH).

What gives? Any explanation?

Edit Add: I should have been more clear. I'm looking at a national soil map that shows five soil pH classifications ranging from <5.5 (strongly acidic) to >8.5 (strongly alkaline). My coastal region is generally 5.6 to 6.5 (moderately acidic) with pockets <5.5 (strongly acidic). I am located in one of those strongly acidic pockets, Looking at the m

All that I read about Epsom salts foliar spray says it brightens the green of the leaves. What if the leaves are not naturally green; for example the bright red of Ti shrubs. Does it make them more brightly crimson? (Maybe silly question, but want to be careful with ornamental tropical shrubs of various flamboyant leaf colors.)

Am using a cordless drill with bit 1" diameter, 12" reach to make holes (grid 1 meter x 1 meter) in severely compacted soil. Stuffing (homemade) compost and coconut husk fiber down the holes, injecting (homemade) chicken manure tea. Question: Could this be counter productive or a waste of time?

Processing many coconut husks (not shells, outer husk) known by many as coconut coir. Locally grown, considered waste. Soak in water for a week or 2, hammered to fracture the leather-like outer skin, allowing the fiber to be pulled (like wool, but pure lignin.) Great compost resistant soil additive that does not compete for soil nutrients like woodchips.

To the point: Pulling the last bit of fiber from the leathery outer shell of the husk is not worth the effort. Can inoculate with mycelium and bury or re-dry and char. Any experienced opinions appreciated.

IMO, it was coaching incompetence, and horrible Oline, not lack of talent, that seemed to favor Max over Myles (before the fishing arm break). Side question, what would be best for Myles?

Too much basil. Planted a bit as companions in the gardens; never expected it to grow so big so fast . I've shared with neighbors and friends, have jar after jar of pesto, dried it, put it in closets and kitchen cupboards to keep out roaches, even soaked basil in water to make basil water garden spray. Let some flower (and seed) as a bee and butterfly attractant. And still have way too much.

Simple question, but no matter how I ask Google if basic can be used as mulch, Google tells me how to mulch basil.

Has anyone used basil as a cut and drop mulch in the garden? (The way my other herbs - rosemary, oregano, parsley, thyme - are taking over, I might soon be asking the same about them.)