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Twlightdreamer said:
OYE! That is rough. :eek: I find I get stuck/caught more when I wear gloves. :p

I use them when I start seedlings early. They don't really seem to help me much but the plants love them.
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Sunlight bulbs are also recommended for people that suffer with SAD.

And I think the gloves issue is that you loose some of the ability to 'know' where your fingers are.
I have a set of skin tight leather gloves... Expensive... But VERY good.
 
Kalamain said:
Sunlight bulbs are also recommended for people that suffer with SAD.

And I think the gloves issue is that you loose some of the ability to 'know' where your fingers are.
I have a set of skin tight leather gloves... Expensive... But VERY good.
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You hit the nail on the head! Doeskin gloves- soft, I still had my dexterity but they tore up so quickly. And you're right- very exspensive.
 
Pieris
One of my go to plants if buying for someone else.

Pieris is an evergreen shrub with dark green leaves, Red coloured when young fading to green over time. Small white urn-shaped flowers on panicles in spring.
Will grow in any aspect other than full shade.

Very tolerant of soil types and hardy to UK weather.


Pieris Flaming Silver
http://i.imgur.com/Y83TuHZ.jpg

Pieris Forest Flame
http://i.imgur.com/oS3l2To.jpg

The Flower Panicles
http://www.crocus.co.uk/images/products2/PL/00/00/00/42/PL0000004237_card_lg.jpg
 
So this morning I went through my seeds looking for some ideas to put in my borders.

I decided to offer some suggestions for you!.

I will make them as...
Front (Low growing or ground cover)
Mid (Some height but not too tall)
Back (Taller for long stems/bush)

Front...

Allysum
Saxifraga
Ornemental lettuce, chard and cabbages. (Grown for colour rather than crops)
Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'
Thymus p. 'Coccineus'

Mid
Tagetes tenuifolia (Marigold)
Salvia
Oxalis ‘Sunset Velvet’
Calibrachoa - Famous Double Orange
Begonia ‘Million Kisses'
Aster 'Spider Crysanthemum'
Primula vialii (orchid primrose/Red Hot Poker)

Back
Cineraria silverdust
Agastache - Blue Fortune
Phlox
Amaranthus
 
Kalamain said:
So this morning I went through my seeds looking for some ideas to put in my borders.

I decided to offer some suggestions for you!.

I will make them as...
Front (Low growing or ground cover)
Mid (Some height but not too tall)
Back (Taller for long stems/bush)
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oooh, I know some of those! :)

alyssum, vinca, salvia, begonia, aster, primula, phlox, amaranthus.

I haven't done well with the begonias and primulas, I'm not sure if it's too hot and dry here, or if i'm over-watering them.

But I've had good luck with cosmos, zinnias and sweet peas.
 
simplegirl said:
I'm wondering if anyone's tried experimenting with growing food within pyramids? I haven't tried this yet, but it's something I want to look into. Apparently, you get not only increased yields, but the plants are more resistant to drought and pests. Intriguing to say the least.
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Have you tried communicating telepathically with plants? That should work just as well. ;)

Ah, my wasted youth! I actually read THE SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS and stuff about pyramid power. I built pyramid frames for plants, razor blades, hashish. I set speakers in my garden and played Mozart for my vegetables. Alas, such don't work. Plants generally need water, soil, nutrients, and light. Gravity may not be required but we can't escape it here. Music, brain waves, emotional vibes, pyramidal geometry, have not been shown to significantly affect plants. If you *really* want to see effects, take control -- go hydroponic.
 
simplegirl said:
I'm wondering if anyone's tried experimenting with growing food within pyramids? I haven't tried this yet, but it's something I want to look into. Apparently, you get not only increased yields, but the plants are more resistant to drought and pests. Intriguing to say the least.

http://www.sacredstewardship.net/Food_Security_possible.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vgvUnDxfnE
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Yeah.... I'm just going to say it.... It crap...
Sorry for being blunt... But it is.

Good soil, sunlight, water, fertiliser and time... That is what you need.

I find that talking to my plants helps.... But its helping me... Not them.

The only thing that the pyramid would be useful for is providing support to vines and the like.
 
House plants.

A lot of people don't have gardens and many people, myself included, like to have plants indoor and outdoor.

Here are a few of my fave plants.

Sansevieria trifasciata - Mother in laws tongue.

Coleus

Epipremnum Aureum (Grows tall, requires good support)

Anthuriums

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (No, I am NOT going to pronounce that!)

Cyclamen

African violets

Angel Wing Begonia

Orchids (I cannot suggest this high enough)

There are also a number of cacti and succulents that you could try.
There are so many to choose from that you may well be a better idea to nip down to your local garden centre and have a look at what they have available that you like

http://smrtenglish.com.s3.amazonaws.com/LMLA/Eng110%20Kids/unit%2001/cactus4.jpg
 
Never thought I'd post here but i need advice as to what to do with my amaryllis now that it's done blooming.
 
Novita76 said:
Never thought I'd post here but i need advice as to what to do with my amaryllis now that it's done blooming.
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It is just the bloom that's finished or is the whole plant done?

If its just the flowers that are done and the stem is still nice and green then you need to simply snip off the finished flower and leave it for now to rebuild the bulb for next year. When the stems fall over its done.

If its yellow and fallen over then its done and you need to cut it and let it rest. Cut the finished stem about 2 inches above the top of the bulb, lift it out of the soil and clean it off and then place it in a cool, dark dry place. (Wrapping it in newspaper may help it keep a good atmosphere)
 
Kalamain said:
It is just the bloom that's finished or is the whole plant done?

If its just the flowers that are done and the stem is still nice and green then you need to simply snip off the finished flower and leave it for now to rebuild the bulb for next year. When the stems fall over its done.

If its yellow and fallen over then its done and you need to cut it and let it rest. Cut the finished stem about 2 inches above the top of the bulb, lift it out of the soil and clean it off and then place it in a cool, dark dry place. (Wrapping it in newspaper may help it keep a good atmosphere)
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The flower i have already removed. And i can't just keep it in it's pot? The leaves are still nice and green.
 
Novita76 said:
The flower i have already removed. And i can't just keep it in it's pot? The leaves are still nice and green.
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If the stem is still green then its still feeding and filling out the bulb... Leave it where it is until the stems fall over.
 
Novita76 said:
Ok thanks almighty plant guru Kal. ;)
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*giggles*

"guru" makes me think yoga makes me think someone's yoga getup.....:rolleyes:

cyclamen = Christmas :heart:

oooh! they have some orchids at the store where my oldest works, I've been eyeing them for a while but haven't been able to squeeze one into my budget yet.
 
Kalamain said:
You can cheat a little and get "sunlight" bulbs for your house.

They put out light at a certain frequency that plants can absorb. Its not perfect... But it DOES help a little.
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I should really fix my subscribe settings. :rolleyes:

That's an idea. I'm actually ok as long as I have green plants. ^_^ I like the warm and welcoming feel they give.

I do have some kalanchoes that my husband originally bought for me. They had very pretty flowers, but as soon as those were gone I couldn't get them to bloom again. I've been reading and it seems most people just toss them when they've stopped flowering. They give/get them as gifts and then people don't care for them when they stop flowering. Well, it turns out getting them to flower again requires the right lighting times. In the colder months they need shorter days and longer nights. So a fix for this is to cover them for 12-14 hours a day. I think I'm going to put a box around them and see if I can't trick them into blooming in a few weeks. What do you think?

Kalanchoes are sturdy as hell and it's the first plant I was able to not kill. Also, I've just snipped pieces and made new ones. They grow so easy I can't help but keep them around. I've actually run out of pots and soil (-_-; ) so I can't keep making new ones until I replenish my stock.
 
MeekMe said:
I should really fix my subscribe settings. :rolleyes:

That's an idea. I'm actually ok as long as I have green plants. ^_^ I like the warm and welcoming feel they give.

I do have some kalanchoes that my husband originally bought for me. They had very pretty flowers, but as soon as those were gone I couldn't get them to bloom again. I've been reading and it seems most people just toss them when they've stopped flowering. They give/get them as gifts and then people don't care for them when they stop flowering. Well, it turns out getting them to flower again requires the right lighting times. In the colder months they need shorter days and longer nights. So a fix for this is to cover them for 12-14 hours a day. I think I'm going to put a box around them and see if I can't trick them into blooming in a few weeks. What do you think?

Kalanchoes are sturdy as hell and it's the first plant I was able to not kill. Also, I've just snipped pieces and made new ones. They grow so easy I can't help but keep them around. I've actually run out of pots and soil (-_-; ) so I can't keep making new ones until I replenish my stock.
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The one thing to remember with a Kalanchoe is that its a succulent rather than herbaceous.

Let the soil dry out between waterings and let it rest in the winter. you can let the soil dry out, just watch the leaves to seen when they NEED water. (Use rain water if you can!)
Remember when in winter and the flowers finish to gently wipe clean the leaf pads so that good sunlight is still getting to the plant.

Maybe even move it to a cooler room in the winter. But keep the sunlight if you can. Kalanchoe need lots of sunlight... Indirect in the winter, direct is OK in the summer. I would really reconsider putting them in the dark.
 
okay. not read anything yet. just saw what was going on. i need to read, before posting. just trying to plan out. i do need to take rose cuttings and place into organic potatoes for planting in mass cascade effect. the bush needs to be whacked way back. i need to inventory seeds ASAP. clearing also needs to be done.
 
neci said:
okay. not read anything yet. just saw what was going on. i need to read, before posting. just trying to plan out. i do need to take rose cuttings and place into organic potatoes for planting in mass cascade effect. the bush needs to be whacked way back. i need to inventory seeds ASAP. clearing also needs to be done.
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Dead quick on the potatoes.

If you are planting them as earlies then chit them indoors before planting. I would look for a good centimetre at least (half inch) on each.
Don't forget to cut a furrow and mound up on your plants to get the maximum crop (Grow them in bags or bins to make it even better)
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Seeds...
I was always told to "ditch any old seeds 3 years old or more."

This is a bit of a worry for me because I know that some seeds can live for decades! (Google how long poppy seeds can stay viable!)

I generally clear the ground in autumn so I can dig on rotting manure or compost so it overwinters and finishes breaking down.

Good luck!
 
Kalamain said:
Dead quick on the potatoes.

If you are planting them as earlies then chit them indoors before planting. I would look for a good centimetre at least (half inch) on each.
Don't forget to cut a furrow and mound up on your plants to get the maximum crop (Grow them in bags or bins to make it even better)
CLICK ME FOR AN IMAGE!
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*click*

:eek:

that's neat!
 
Kalamain said:
Its also a much better way to grow potatoes if you don't have a good sized garden to crop from.

You can control the water and nutrients and all that.

Plus you can reuse the soil later. :D
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do the bags have to be those fancy, custom jobbers? :confused:

I think I recall hearing of a gal who drug her toddler's paddling pool into the garage and grew potatoes in that. *laughs*

(nice to see you here. ;))
 
Wild_Honey_66 said:
do the bags have to be those fancy, custom jobbers? :confused:

I think I recall hearing of a gal who drug her toddler's paddling pool into the garage and grew potatoes in that. *laughs*

(nice to see you here. ;))
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You can go from £100 super awesome custom NASA jobs to £1.99 hessian bags.

The best ones I find are the ones you can get from IKEA?

Any bag made from that kind of material is great.
Just give the bags a quick wash before you use them to get rid of any harmful chemicals first.

The only issue I would have with the pool is that it will trap water and may get waterlogged. Other than that its fine.
 
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