Bay Tree Problems - Green Thumb Sunday
My bay tree has not been looking very good recently and I wondered what I should do. Then I remembered that TopVeg was running a herb event, so as part of TopVeg’s herb day event last week, I contacted TopVeg via skype for an online consultation.
TopVeg listened to the problems I had with my bay tree;
- Some leaves are green and have black spots.
- Some leaves are yellowing with black spots.
- Some leaves are partially brown or completely brown.
- Some leaves are dropping off.
I have followed the advice given by TopVeg and hope to see a flourishing bay tree next year.
I was thrilled that TopVeg asked if they could record the online consultation so if you would like to hear the bay tree podcast then click on this link. Bay Tree Podcast.
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I would say it has blackspot. This can be caused from too much water. I could be wrong, but it looks similar to the blackspot I had on my roses last year. I took a leaf or two into the local gardening center and they told me to water early in the morning. Just a guess.
Mary
Comment by Mary — October 21, 2007 @ 12:13 am
Hi Mary, Thanks so much for this information. Blackspot caused by too much water would fit as the bay tree was flooded back in June along with my whole garden. Thanks for visiting and leaving such a useful comment.
Sara from farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 21, 2007 @ 12:38 am
Hi Sara,
I listened to the podcast. Interesting and obviously helpful info for you. Here is a little ditty regarding the word you asked about. I always thought it was humorous, and one never forgets the meaning of the word by remembering it!
“Senescence begins
And middle age ends
The day your descendants
Outnumber your friends.”
- Ogden Nash
Aiyana
Comment by Aiyana — October 21, 2007 @ 4:59 am
Hi Aiyana, I’m glad you liked the TopVeg podcast. I really enjoyed doing it and would certainly do it again. The verse is great and helps me understand. Thanks for such an interesting comment. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 21, 2007 @ 5:41 am
Hi Sara
What a great ditty from Aiyana! I love Ogden Nash, so will have to remember that one.
Hope your Bay Tree soon shows signs of recovery.
Comment by TopVeg — October 21, 2007 @ 6:05 am
Hi TopVeg, I’m sure following your advice will ensure a healthy bay tree next year. Thanks for all your help. sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 21, 2007 @ 6:43 am
Hi Sara,
I love the idea of being able to speake to Top veg for free on skype and then use it for a podcast. I will be appearing on the Wiggly Wigglers podcast soon, Heather came down to visit me at my signal box and we had a wonder through the wildlife area that i have here. It is cettainly a useful piece of technology. I have appeared once before on No 38 if you look in the archives.
will listen in to yours later on.
Cheers Mark
Comment by Mark — October 21, 2007 @ 8:52 am
Hi Mark, Skype is a great way of telephoning someone and it doesn’t cost. I enjoyed featuring on a podcast and will do it again soon I hope. I will nip over and listen to your podcast @ Wiggly Wigglers. Thanks for dropping by and commenting. sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 21, 2007 @ 11:45 am
Our maple tree looks like this. We keep saying we need to cut it done but it is a BIG job. Have a good GTS!
Comment by Chris and Laurie — October 21, 2007 @ 12:40 pm
Hi Chris And Laurie,
Sorry to hear that your maple tree isn’t too good Maybe you should skype TopVeg for a consultation. Cutting it will be a big job. Sara from farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 21, 2007 @ 12:50 pm
Good luck with the bay tree. I hope it comes back healthier next year.
Comment by Drew — October 21, 2007 @ 1:12 pm
Hi Drew,
Thanks for the best wishes for the bay tree, I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 21, 2007 @ 1:15 pm
Sara, What great, clear pictures again. Sorry you’ve had a problem but pleased you have sorted it with the help of skype and Top Veg. It was really interesting looking at the photos and then listening to how you could solve the problem. Trisha.
Comment by Trisha — October 21, 2007 @ 1:22 pm
Hi Trisha, Thanks so much for your lovely comment. It was great to get advice at first hand from TopVeg on my skype consultation.
Thanks for visiting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 21, 2007 @ 1:30 pm
Hope the bay tree recovers! Mine is like an old friend and I love it dearly!
Comment by CG — October 21, 2007 @ 1:48 pm
Hi CG, I hope the bay tree recovers as I like to use bay leaves in my guinea fowl recipe - maybe my guinea fowl sabotaged the bay tree!!!
Thanks for visiting and commenting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 21, 2007 @ 1:52 pm
Hi, Sorry to hear about your bay tree. I enjoyed the podcast. Glad you got it sorted out.
Comment by Curtis — October 21, 2007 @ 2:02 pm
Hi Curtis,
Thanks for your kind words. I am glad that you enjoyed the podcast. Topveg have been great. Sara from farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 21, 2007 @ 2:50 pm
Where did you get your Bay tree?
Comment by Culture Shiok! Singapore — October 22, 2007 @ 6:07 am
Hi Culture Shiok,
I got my bay tree from a local garden centre in the next village from me. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — October 22, 2007 @ 4:48 pm
could you please tell me what to do with my bay trees they have been moved out of pots into garden but now the leaves have gone yellow and started to look spindley
Comment by alan bolsover — September 5, 2008 @ 12:29 pm