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Post by Warkitty on Jan 8, 2008 22:20:12 GMT -5
Perhaps you'd like my remaining trash bin rescue. Its.. uh... I dunno what it is.
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ceallach
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Post by ceallach on Jan 9, 2008 13:12:56 GMT -5
Anyone ever use straw or hay bales to plant in? I tried it out this last spring with limited to moderate success. I am wondering what would make a great organic fertilizer as well.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 9, 2008 17:29:35 GMT -5
Warkitty----I'm willing to adopt your unknown orphan.
Ceallach---the BEST possible organic fertilizer is compost. Easy to do, and does NOT have to be a large production. A kitchen-size garbage can will give you enough compost for a small garden.
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Post by Warkitty on Jan 9, 2008 21:21:50 GMT -5
I'll be heading home this Friday. I'll try to bring it along for you. Sending a PM with contact info.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 12, 2008 20:29:41 GMT -5
The orphan has landed!
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Post by Warkitty on Jan 13, 2008 8:12:44 GMT -5
and there was much rejoicing
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 14, 2008 13:16:19 GMT -5
In the ongoing orphan saga....the unknown plant has been successfully re-potted and placed in a West-facing window....it's too big for a spot in the South facing spot. Ihave trimmed the slight damage to the tips of the leaves (either from cold or chlorine) and am now researching to try an determine it's classification. At first glance, I'm thinking "tropical" or "sub-tropical" and possibly a variety of Yucca or a very mistreated Palm. The saga continues.....
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Post by Warkitty on Jan 14, 2008 14:53:10 GMT -5
Maybe a Madagascar Dragon Tree?
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Jan 22, 2008 14:00:56 GMT -5
The mystery plant seems to be thriving.
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Post by Warkitty on Jan 24, 2008 21:17:30 GMT -5
Excellent news LR! I think it found its proper home then.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 1, 2008 15:53:31 GMT -5
New growth has begun...I'm curious to see what (if any) kind of flower will form on this plant.
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BlackFox
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Post by BlackFox on Feb 1, 2008 16:17:10 GMT -5
New growth has begun...I'm curious to see what (if any) kind of flower will form on this plant. It's marijuana. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 1, 2008 16:41:03 GMT -5
"It's marijuana."
No. I'm POSITIVE it is not related to the cannabis family. It would be a pretty impressive one if it were.
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Post by Warkitty on Feb 1, 2008 21:17:05 GMT -5
Yeah, I know what cannabis looks like. I may have blond streaks in my hair, but I'm not dumb enough to give cannabis to LR. Even off duty, he'd have me in cuffs and....
Sorry, got distracted for a second there. What were we talking about?
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 1, 2008 21:45:14 GMT -5
Flattery will get you everywhere.
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Post by victoriasuzette on Feb 2, 2008 15:39:15 GMT -5
LOL ~ congratulations on the new baby, Papa!
I'm interested to find out what it is!
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Post by Warkitty on Feb 2, 2008 22:23:09 GMT -5
Everywhere?
*bloop*
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 6, 2008 16:47:11 GMT -5
Well....everywhere I have permission from the boss.
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Post by Warkitty on Feb 6, 2008 20:38:05 GMT -5
LOL yeah, that's what I thought!
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Post by Kordax on Feb 6, 2008 20:48:28 GMT -5
I am wondering what would make a great organic fertilizer as well.
Until your compost heap starts "composting" -- may take a season to get decent dirt out of it, I recommend bags of worm castings for great organic fertilizer -- you can get them at Crabtree Farms in Rossville.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 7, 2008 16:48:36 GMT -5
Someone on this forum also has horses....
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Post by Warkitty on Feb 9, 2008 20:22:13 GMT -5
and horse dung is awesome.
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Post by skiptracer on Feb 9, 2008 22:12:36 GMT -5
I have a question about Orchids.
I have an elderly aunt who has Orchids growing (in barrels) outdoors in San Fransisco. Is there any way I could grow them outdoors here in TN?
If so, where would the location be, perhaps in a wooded area?
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Post by Tsavodiner on Feb 9, 2008 22:31:15 GMT -5
I thought orchids needed lots of humidity and care. but that's just from reading Nero Wolfe novels, so what do I know?
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Post by skiptracer on Feb 9, 2008 23:43:19 GMT -5
I know they need humidity, but not too much care.
We have enough humidity here, but I just wonder if orchids would thrive, outdoors, and if so, in what location.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Feb 9, 2008 23:47:43 GMT -5
Probably some natural enemy would kill them outdoors; bugs, fungus , or such?
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Post by Tsavodiner on Feb 9, 2008 23:49:08 GMT -5
Someone on this forum also has horses.... Oops! Sorry, thought youz talkin' bout my 'quipment'. |
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Post by Warkitty on Feb 10, 2008 8:40:56 GMT -5
In a greenhouse.
Gets too cold to stay outside.
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Post by ScarlettP on Feb 10, 2008 9:44:27 GMT -5
In a greenhouse. Gets too cold to stay outside. I think that's why tsavodiner wears pants. |
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Post by ScarlettP on Feb 10, 2008 9:48:39 GMT -5
From: MarthaStewart.com
I saw most of the piece she did on growing orchids. Don't remember enough of what she said to pass it on. You can search her site for more information... if you're patient.
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