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Post by Warkitty on Feb 10, 2008 13:09:34 GMT -5
I have a pregnant onion that needs a home. I'm not here often enough to keep it watered and no one else seems aware there's living things that should be kept that way here. It'll want some TLC to get back to being in full leaf and happy, but if you get it there it'll bloom and make all kinds of babies for you. They're nifty plants. |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 10, 2008 15:58:03 GMT -5
Well, that's a cool plant! But, alas, I have no space at this point.
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Post by Babs on Feb 11, 2008 0:12:03 GMT -5
How big is the pot it's in? It is a cool plant...
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Post by Warkitty on Feb 11, 2008 7:10:39 GMT -5
Pot's the same size as those citronella candles you can get at Kmart.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 20, 2008 13:12:35 GMT -5
Well, I don't guess it's EVER going to stay cold enough for optimum fruit tree pruning...at least I'll be warm this week when I accomplish said task.
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Post by doughlady on Mar 3, 2008 17:41:39 GMT -5
Yep -- I did some pruning yesterday and today -- quite warm!
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Mar 9, 2008 12:29:22 GMT -5
Re-potted my aloe plant and 4 "babies." I also potted up 12 various ivy cuttings that had been rooting all winter.
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Post by Warkitty on Mar 9, 2008 13:05:26 GMT -5
I planted a butterfly bush two weeks ago that's still managing to survive my lack of attention.
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Post by ScarlettP on Mar 9, 2008 15:06:53 GMT -5
Just got out there and pruned my Crepe Myrtle. I only do it once ever 3 years or so. I'm not really keen on keeping mine in that short bush shape that seems to be preferred by the City of Red Bank. I like a taller, tree shape. I kept the side branches clipped until the main 'trunks' got above my head, then trimmed them ONCE... let it grow a few years... Today was the 2nd time I've stood on a ladder trimming the tops off as far above my head as I could reach. This should be the last time I ever have to trim it. It's nice and tall and then branches out only well over 8 feet from the ground. Makes it MUCH easier to walk under.
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Post by Babs on Mar 9, 2008 20:54:58 GMT -5
Warkitty, do you still want to get rid of your onion plant?
BTW, what ever happened with Bloodhound's venus fly trap?
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Post by Warkitty on Mar 9, 2008 21:07:04 GMT -5
Nope, the pregnant onion is still in my kitchen window.
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Post by Babs on Mar 11, 2008 23:13:19 GMT -5
Does that mean that you're keeping it?
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Post by Warkitty on Mar 12, 2008 12:49:25 GMT -5
It means no one wanted it.
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Post by Babs on Mar 12, 2008 12:55:26 GMT -5
I would like it,please! I'll pm you.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Mar 12, 2008 13:12:31 GMT -5
So much for the hot tub idea...
On the plus side, another orphan finds a home!
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Post by Warkitty on Mar 12, 2008 13:59:55 GMT -5
When I get back to town I'll find either you or the Mighty Marvel.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Mar 15, 2008 12:19:13 GMT -5
My hyacinths bloomed overnight...I guess they were waiting for some rain.
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Post by Babs on Apr 1, 2008 22:31:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the plant. Marvell has a perfect place for it in his window. We didn't realize it was poisonous, and didn't want to chance Lucy or one of the cats chowing down on it.
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Post by Warkitty on Apr 2, 2008 6:43:02 GMT -5
Yes, I wanted to be sure when he came by that I stated that. I remembered you have cats. Good thing I said something! The name is misleading, but it does send up a stalk with white flowers from time to time, when kept happy.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on May 7, 2008 10:47:07 GMT -5
Apricots are starting to turn "peach" colored...won't be but a few more weeks before they are ready. The grapes have formed, and are starting to grow. It is now time to get tomato & pepper plants in, if you haven't already.
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Post by spastikcomma on May 7, 2008 14:23:40 GMT -5
Speaking of tomatoes; does anyone know where I could find Cherokee Purple plants? I meant to order seeds but put it off too long.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on May 10, 2008 10:29:26 GMT -5
The Barn Nursery had a good variety, but not sure if Cherokee Purple was among them.
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Post by mikeydokey on May 21, 2008 21:10:46 GMT -5
Used to be a guy in Cleveland that had a sign in his yard offering "black tomato" plants, maybe those where actually purple. I'll be in that neighborhood tomorrow, maybe I'll check it out, seems like that would be an interesting addition to my garden.
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Post by Tsavodiner on May 21, 2008 21:33:31 GMT -5
I thought them was called 'eggplants'.
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Post by Justin Thyme on May 24, 2008 21:24:50 GMT -5
What's the pros and cons on whether to stake or cage a tomato plant?
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Post by LimitedRecourse on May 26, 2008 19:42:52 GMT -5
Personal preference. If you stake them, you can have taller plants. If you cage them, you have more support options, but usually smaller/shorter plants. I cage them AND stake them, after they grow taller than the cage. The cage offers more support for the younger more delicate plants.
I spent a few hours this weekend putting in tomato & pepper plants. THANKS, KORDAX!!!
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Post by spastikcomma on May 27, 2008 7:37:23 GMT -5
Thanks from me too, Kordax.
I don't stake or cage. I let them ramble.
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Post by tnponder on May 27, 2008 8:28:43 GMT -5
Thanks, Kordax! Small world isn't it? I cage mine to begin with, then I stake them as needed.
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Post by Justin Thyme on May 27, 2008 20:52:16 GMT -5
How aggressively do y'all prune the suckers?
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Post by LimitedRecourse on May 29, 2008 9:46:17 GMT -5
I prune most of the suckers, but will let some grow....depends on how aggressive te suckers are.
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