tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post6361417249621838315..comments2024-03-10T19:20:03.868+10:30Comments on Kebun Malay-Kadazan girls: Zinnia the Good Companion (Seed Give-AwaY)Malay-Kadazan girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-87884985602554239322011-04-24T01:19:59.156+09:302011-04-24T01:19:59.156+09:30Tracie~I have always read that rose and garlic are...Tracie~I have always read that rose and garlic are good to plant together to protect rose from aphids but I have never tried it.<br /><br />Daphne~Cilantro is my favourite plants to have in the garden as well in every stage of its growth, from leaves, flower and seeds.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-36871006861936726782011-04-23T05:30:54.482+09:302011-04-23T05:30:54.482+09:30I always let my cilantro bloom and not just for th...I always let my cilantro bloom and not just for the seed. It attracts more beneficials to the garden than any other flower I've seen. I also always grow marigolds near my tomatoes to keep the nematodes at bay.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-4882007812983673012011-04-23T01:50:00.693+09:302011-04-23T01:50:00.693+09:30Sigh....so lovely (ladybugs and zinnia!) I need so...Sigh....so lovely (ladybugs and zinnia!) I need some ladybugs to visit my garden - i already see aphids on my roses.....xoox, tracie<br />thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's!Fishtail Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490056923743934726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-26813695567294695112011-04-22T02:01:05.413+09:302011-04-22T02:01:05.413+09:30TK~ Oh sekarang trend apa pula tanam kat Malaysia?...TK~ Oh sekarang trend apa pula tanam kat Malaysia?<br /><br />Mrs Bok~ I hope you found your praying mantis back.<br /><br />La Vie Quotidienne~We also just discovered zinnia potential as good companion plant.<br /><br />Rosey~If we open our eyes and listen to what nature trying to teach us, we will be so surprise of new discovery. Each lesson learn will make us appreciate nature more. Thank you,Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-77686118249011608202011-04-22T00:24:07.161+09:302011-04-22T00:24:07.161+09:30Diana, I never knew about zinnias being a natural ...Diana, I never knew about zinnias being a natural at keeping some pests away, and you are being very observant! A true gardener indeed! Thanks for sharing this tip and other useful advice. I'm always learning something from you! Have a great Easter Weekend!kitchen flavourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556865191279476910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-44053257934378387632011-04-21T23:47:22.128+09:302011-04-21T23:47:22.128+09:30Nature is very wise and we just need to listen to ...Nature is very wise and we just need to listen to her instead of resorting to sprays. It is good that you are teaching people about companion planting. I didn't know about Zinnias, either. Good to know that something so pretty can be a tool as well!<br />Thanks for your comment on my blog. Hope you are doing fine.Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-75626359940066538032011-04-21T23:43:08.369+09:302011-04-21T23:43:08.369+09:30I love Zinnias for their bloom and color but I had...I love Zinnias for their bloom and color but I had no idea that they were such good companion plants. Thank you for this information and thank you also for stopping by and paying me a visit. Have a great day!La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-70554582171912119412011-04-21T21:53:11.573+09:302011-04-21T21:53:11.573+09:30Beautiful zinnias! Look at those lovely helpful bu...Beautiful zinnias! Look at those lovely helpful bugs!littlekarstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177535712034761585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-30760140010631602742011-04-21T14:53:29.819+09:302011-04-21T14:53:29.819+09:30Zinnia is one of my favourite flowers. To me, it&#...Zinnia is one of my favourite flowers. To me, it's so beautiful. Sebenarnya bunga2 kat Malaysia pun byk yg cantik2 tapi org tak berapa tanam bunga nowadays.TKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730884193694263252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-65344095632189899472011-04-21T12:12:35.655+09:302011-04-21T12:12:35.655+09:30p3chandan~ Marigold are for nematodes but zinnia d...p3chandan~ Marigold are for nematodes but zinnia does not help in that way.I don't know about grasshoppers it is kind of a big insect unless you want zinnia to be a sacrificial plant. Not sure whether grasshopper like zinnias.I do know that grasshoppers really like to munch bean leaves. <br /><br />JGH~Good Luck, I hope you have no aphid infestion with your okra this year.<br /><br />Why I Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-4545067215694721552011-04-21T09:53:59.857+09:302011-04-21T09:53:59.857+09:30I remember your Zinnia didn't grow very well b...I remember your Zinnia didn't grow very well before but perhaps you were referring to a different type. This one is really nice. I have one like this but of a darker colour. I wonder if different colour flowers may be different in deterring pests. I have the cream colored Zinnia at one patch. I still see a lot of bugs in that patch.Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919719601969345138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-74600073163766783632011-04-21T09:04:04.831+09:302011-04-21T09:04:04.831+09:30masyallah.Jika tak baca blog Diana ni tak akan ta...masyallah.Jika tak baca blog Diana ni tak akan tau Zinnias (apa nama melayunya ya)dapat menjaga tanaman dari makhluk perosak.Bagus betul.Kena belajar banyak lagi ni.Bila pindah rumah baru akhir tahun nanti Cm nak pastikan menanam pokok2 bunga seperti ini.Thanks Dianacikmanggishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859805623674902619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-70246879074973111802011-04-21T05:44:39.957+09:302011-04-21T05:44:39.957+09:30I like the idea of zinnias for companion planting....I like the idea of zinnias for companion planting. I used calendula and nasturtium last year as the petals are edible and can be used in salads. But the zinnias are lovely too; I might try them this year.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-15145989867367042042011-04-21T03:47:48.728+09:302011-04-21T03:47:48.728+09:30Good to know...I'm planting okra again this ye...Good to know...I'm planting okra again this year - think I'll try some zinnia around them! I have seeds that I saved from last year. They're not hardy here, but last well into the season -- usually until frost! Thanks for the great tip.JGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791441406225351573.post-4364247033285106032011-04-21T01:00:03.438+09:302011-04-21T01:00:03.438+09:30Lovely zinnias Diana! I didnt know zinnias are als...Lovely zinnias Diana! I didnt know zinnias are also pest controller just like marigold mentioned in Milka's post. I must this great idea on my veggies. Do you think they can chase away grasshoppers who have been making lots of holes on the veggies?p3chandanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103679390426867817noreply@blogger.com