What did you plant today (other plants)?

[sunfish]

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=22614&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22614&ppuser=2868) This holiday Avocado is in a 24" box. The tree is 8 to 9ft.

[Richard]

Lookin' good, Tony. Enjoy the jury duty!

[browndrake]

planted my first pineapple today.

aaron

[Eric]

Planted, and set out, a large pot of Autumn Crocus :) (Saffron). This is my 3rd attempt and am hoping for better results this time. Will Definitely post pics once it gets some good growth.

[Caloosamusa]

Today I planted a dozen volunteer Gandules. I moved them from their "volunteer" positions to a better location. I also planted a Mango tree. :2239:

[planetrj]

I planted a row (25) Fragaria "Mara Des Bois" that came from my front porch. They were in planter boxes growing and rooting and multiplying through the summer, but it's time to get them into the ground so they can start getting roots for spring's fruiting time.

[Richard]

I planted a row (25) Fragaria "Mara Des Bois" that came from my front porch. They were in planter boxes growing and rooting and multiplying through the summer, but it's time to get them into the ground so they can start getting roots for spring's fruiting time.

Hey! Where did you get those? I've been trying to locate them!

[planetrj]

Hey Richard,

I originally had 4 plants I bought from one of those specialty nurseries in Napa County when I was doing the wine tour in the fall of 2007. I've been growing and dividing them until I had 25 equal plants that I could put in a row I've made with red bricks on each side and been holding for them for about 6 months. They will surely multiply again, and this coming spring, and I'll be more than happy to send you out a couple.


Hey! Where did you get those? I've been trying to locate them!

[Richard]

Hey Richard,

I originally had 4 plants I bought from one of those specialty nurseries in Napa County when I was doing the wine tour in the fall of 2007. I've been growing and dividing them until I had 25 equal plants that I could put in a row I've made with red bricks on each side and been holding for them for about 6 months. They will surely multiply again, and this coming spring, and I'll be more than happy to send you out a couple.

Wow thanks! :woohoonaner:

Today I worked primarily on creating "mother plants" from some of my high-demand perennial herbs. I'll use these to propagate cuttings in the coming seasons. Included were mints, sages, basils, oreganos, parsleys ...

[hammer]

I have 5 satsuma trees and no blooms this summer 2-3 year old trees can anyone help me with these trees.

[Caloosamusa]

Today I planted another Mango tree.

I'm mostly working on site preperation for more Bananas!!! :2239:

[Moodene]

I planted more gingers again...

[Richard]

Today I transplanted 85 Sharps-Blue blueberry shrubs.

I have 5 satsuma trees and no blooms this summer 2-3 year old trees can anyone help me with these trees.

Check out the general information on this page (prior to the tree list): Guide to Common Citrus (http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/guides/CommonCitrus.htm)

[CValentine]

Hi All!!

I planted 6 different kinds of fuschias & a Brazilian Plume Flower.
Also some pink lemonade lantana, 2 Luna 'Disco Red' Hib's and a small Snow Queen Hib.

Those fuschias were time consuming...very delicate plants...((Whew)) :) ~Cheryl

[Richard]

So far today (noon):
Mojito Mint,
Green Pepper Basil,
White Alpine Strawberry ...

Followed by (2pm):
Electric Blue Sage,
Zaatar Oregano,
White Oregano,
Cretian Calamint,
Mentucia,
Kaffir Limes ...

Followed by (5pm):
Fig "Black's #1"
Fig "Panachee"
Pomegranate "White Flower"

Followed by ... homemade pizza with whole wheat flower, garlic sausage, mushrooms, and pimentos!

[Richard]

Fig "Deanna"

[cherokee_greg]

I potted black bamboo im new to bamboo too
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23493&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23493)

[mbfirey]

3- 15gal Windmill palms I got on sale and couldn't resist ($70)- A lot of digging....

[Eric]

Plants Cherokee Greg sent me!!
Thanx Greg :) !!
Just got home for lunch & found a big box full of plants from Cherokee Greg in Fresnoe California!! Got Black Bamboo, Variegated Cannas, Etc (not sure yet) bulbs, & Yay!!, since I didnt get to go to Gilroy park, he sent me a Bobo "perenial rye grass hair growing" monkey!! Thanx Greg, they're totally YES!!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23763&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23764&size=1

[cherokee_greg]

3- 15gal Windmill palms I got on sale and couldn't resist ($70)- A lot of digging....


cool deal I was checking those out there pertty neat

[cherokee_greg]

Eric

Im happy you like the plants. I think its so cool your into growing plants. Keep up the good work my brother :woohoonaner:
Greg


Plants Cherokee Greg sent me!!
Thanx Greg :) !!
Just got home for lunch & found a big box full of plants from Cherokee Greg in Fresnoe California!! Got Black Bamboo, Variegated Cannas, Etc (not sure yet) bulbs, & Yay!!, since I didnt get to go to Gilroy park, he sent me a Bobo "perenial rye grass hair growing" monkey!! Thanx Greg, they're totally YES!!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23763&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23764&size=1

[mbfirey]

Wow,
The Bamboo is beautiful... I'm tempted to pant some but I don't want it get out of control. I've got an aswome "tropical" bed planned for next year...
Alocasia portadora, Lots of Bananas, Windmill Palms, Pindo Palms, Phasion Canna- Eveything but the Canna in pots right now so they survive the winter.

[cherokee_greg]

Wow,
The Bamboo is beautiful... I'm tempted to pant some but I don't want it get out of control. I've got an aswome "tropical" bed planned for next year...
Alocasia portadora, Lots of Bananas, Windmill Palms, Pindo Palms, Phasion Canna- Eveything but the Canna in pots right now so they survive the winter.

is the phasion canna the same as the tropicana ?

[Eric]

Btw, Greg & Mbfirey, if you'd like a quick intro to growing bamboo (every aspect), you can check out my "Guide to Bamboo" thread at:
http://www.bananas.org/f8/guide-bamboo-8647-5.html
Hope that helps some :).

[mbfirey]

Phasion is the same as Tropicana- I think (or so it says at Davesgarden).
The Leaves are unreal and it grows incredibly quickly.
BTW another plant I just got this year (from Plant Delights) that has a great "Tropical Look"
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant' (White Giant Calla Lily)
It's leaves are very big and thick- almost like an Alocasia- I've had it in the ground a short time and I've already got one leaf approaching 1ft long. I can't wait till it Flowers (supposed to be 4'-5' tall)!

[cherokee_greg]

Btw, Greg & Mbfirey, if you'd like a quick intro to growing bamboo (every aspect), you can check out my "Guide to Bamboo" thread at:
http://www.bananas.org/f8/guide-bamboo-8647-5.html
Hope that helps some :).

i did Eric thanks its great thank you
Greg

[cherokee_greg]

Phasion is the same as Tropicana- I think (or so it says at Davesgarden).
The Leaves are unreal and it grows incredibly quickly.
BTW another plant I just got this year (from Plant Delights) that has a great "Tropical Look"
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant' (White Giant Calla Lily)
It's leaves are very big and thick- almost like an Alocasia- I've had it in the ground a short time and I've already got one leaf approaching 1ft long. I can't wait till it Flowers (supposed to be 4'-5' tall)!

ill have to check that one out white giant your in Daves garden too ? me to
thanks
Greg

[mbfirey]

Here's the link to the Giant White... mine's not that big but I can already see a huge difference in the leaves compared to a normal calla.

[mbfirey]

Forgot the link...
PDN -- Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant' (http://www.plantdelights.com/Catalog/Current/Detail/03695.html)

[cherokee_greg]

Forgot the link...
PDN -- Zantedeschia aethiopica 'White Giant' (http://www.plantdelights.com/Catalog/Current/Detail/03695.html)

thanks they are real nice . Maybe I need to get some of those.:woohoonaner:

[cherokee_greg]

I received in the mail today
Colocasia pink china
Musa Basjoo
lucky bamboo from my mom
and bengal tiger canna from a girl on Davesgarden.com
It was like my birthday :woohoonaner:
oh and I got two siam ruby lilys on clearance today :woohoonaner:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23906&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23906&ppuser=5959)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23909&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23909&ppuser=5959)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23905&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23905&ppuser=5959)

:02::0517::nanadrink::drum:

[bencelest]

9 Dc

[Eric]

Four days after planting, the new Orchad & the Zephyranthes Candida (Fairy lily) are looking & doing super!! Still waiting for the Black bamboo to pop up but the ground is cracking and that's always a Great sign!! Anyway, here are today's pics of the Orchad (larger plant) & the Fairy lilies:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23996&size=1

And a close of the Fairy lily blossom that finally opened up:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23997&size=1

Thanx again, Cherokee Greg :) !!

[NANAMAN]

potted up several varieties of blueberries today, Misty, Sunshine Blue, Sharp Blue, Emerald, Jewel, Gulf Coast, Georgia Gem.

[Richard]

potted up several varieties of blueberries today, Misty, Sunshine Blue, Sharp Blue, Emerald, Jewel, Gulf Coast, Georgia Gem.

:woohoonaner:

[Richard]

Potted 21 sugarloaf pineapples ...

[landzt]

today for 1st time after seeing done this way i deflasked yucca elphant in to small 100 cells ,half filled with expanded coco nut coir then placed plant t/c then back covered with medium perlite (moist) then place in chamber from what i have seen on trails it works well not many losses.

[sunfish]

30 sugarloaf from Richard

[Abnshrek]

I potted 2 super dwarfs :^) soaking some olives... and collecting pecans (1/2 bushel so far)

[Eric]

Thanx, Cherokee Greg!!! Black Bamboo is Growing!!!
Cherokee Greg sent me a bunch of Black Bamboo runners September 24, 2009. Looked this afternoon & discovered a Bright Bud!!! A Bright Bud is is Definite sign that the Bamboo will grow & thrive (for this type of bamboo)!!!
Here's a close look at the Bright Bud, Yay!!!:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=24827&size=1

Btw Greg, all the other plants ya sent me are up, all 3" to a foot tall :) !!!
Totally Thanx Again, Greg, now I've got 3 successfull Big Bamboos :) !!!

Update: 10-23-09 - 2 shoots now!!!!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=25587&size=1

[Eric]

Found 3 plants that a gardener was going to just leave out to die. He said I could take them home :) ! They were in tiny pots so I potted them up. One's an African Violet, dunno what the other 2 are but they look great!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=25676&size=1

[Abnshrek]

I planted 9 raspberries, transplanted 2, and planted 2 mexican fan palms.. Now I have to plant 2-29 gallon pindo's.. Never a dull moment.. lol

[cherokee_greg]

Sunday I potted two cannas

tropicana and bengal tiger

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=25743&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25743&ppuser=5959)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=25742&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25742&ppuser=5959)

[browndrake]

Just got some plants in from Jimmy yesterday (thanks jimmy).

Potted up:

yellow angel trumpet
pink angel trumpet
wandering jew
Colocasia Pink China

I will post pics when I get my camera replaced.

aaron

EDIT:
After potting my new plants, a friend told me that angel trumpets are highly toxic. ( I was not familiar with them previous to now) Does anybody have any experience with them? Should I be concerned. I have small children at home. They wont put them in their mouths, but they do occasionally touch the plants. Should I be concerned with them in my home?

thanks

[Abnshrek]

today I planted a 29gallon Pindo (they don't/didn't call me the Hulk for nothing (well use to.. now its more like shrek)) lol.. Post pic tomorrow :^)

[Abnshrek]

3-5gal Pygmy date palms tomorrow its 3-29 gallon one's

[mjdsinsacto]

canna tubers--9 Cleopatras, 3 Journey's End.

(been jonesing for the cleopatras, searching far and wide in the internet; got it right here from sandy.):416:

[Eric]

Thanx Brad (ArchAngel01)!!
The 3' Pindo palm (Butia Capitata) & Palmetto palm both arrived like they came right from a store... Perfect & Super Healthy :) !!
These are the first palms I've ever had (that were strictly mine)!! Btw, got both of the Palmetto palm seedlings. Only reason one's missing in the photo is cause I let one of my brothers have one... possible future member of the org...? Never know, eh!?
The Pindo's in Super shape Deluxe :) !! Not one frond bent or broken, yay!!
Planted both palms in more than 50% sand mix since they dont like wet feet. Will find out what plant food's best for them. Will grow them inside through the winter, then put them outside :).
Here's the pics, before & after potting:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=26954&size=1

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=26955&size=1

Ante says I'm Palm Addicted now........ Think he's totally Right :) !!

[tasanas]

Hydrengeas, phalanopsis, pink strings and water lillies.

[Abnshrek]

Agaves of three kinds maybe some day I'll have some mescal tequilla hooch tucked away growing dust (getting aged) :^)

[kemistry]

well I just wanted to show off this little baby :ha: ..

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27171&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27171&ppuser=6582)

My jackfruit seedling, probably 1 week old :woohoonaner:

[cherokee_greg]

I planted a Queen Palm and a Pygmy Date palm


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27151&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27151&ppuser=5959)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=27152&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27152&ppuser=5959)

[Abnshrek]

A Tangerine, Lemon, Orange Tree, another Pindo palm. Next week its almond trees :^)

[Richard]

A Tangerine, Lemon, Orange Tree, another Pindo palm. Next week its almond trees :^)

Wow! It must be warm there. It's only 80F here.

[kemistry]

gosh 80F???? I'm envious of your weather!!! lol, it's 60F here and I'm all happy about it.. finally a warm day after all those cold wintery like days.
:ha:

[Abnshrek]

Well Yeah its warm and it doesn't get cold enough to kill what I planted :^) (why waste time)

[Eric]

I planted a Queen Palm and a Pygmy Date palm.

Congratulations, Greg :) ! They look Super! I'm working on some palms myself (Pindo & Palmetto). Would grab them up in a flash an take off to CA... if I could! Sean says Congrats, too!

Abnshrek, where'd ya say ya live, Nirvanna!?
Richard, "Only 80F"!? Doubt ya see many Polar Bears, LOL :ha: ! We'd give anything just to get up outa the 50's, here :eek: !

[BananaLee]

Wow! It must be warm there. It's only 80F here.
Only 80F?!?! That's like super hot for this time of year for us!! It's like in the 50's and I actually like it!! 80F would be pretty nice! "I would kill for that weather, but something simple like a carrot, but not spiders there icky!" (Patrick Star) But then again I wouldn't be warming myself by the fire cooking hot dogs. :ha:

[Richard]

Only 80F?!?! That's like super hot for this time of year for us!!

The warm temperatures of the last few weeks are eerie. Here's our historical temps:

http://pics2.city-data.com/w1/lha2446.png

[Seaner]

BananaLee: Dude! 50's!? Even my pet tarantula's freezing it's nuts off! LOL!
Richard: I realize SD's crowded but they'd better make room for one more :cool:!

A friend of mine found a stray Zantedeschia Aethiopica (Cala lily - why all the long names!?), hiding under some herbs in his garden, and let me have it! He said it's poisonous but grows to be a really huge plant! Cool!

[Abnshrek]

A baby tequila agave givin' it to my out-law's; that have their camper parking-in my truck.. I can run to the store in my 4-wheeler around here :^) I bet Seaner's ur spider would like it in my banana hide-away.. It's 73-76 and he could catch all my lil reptiles :^) but they keep my nanners free of bugs.. no spiders..lol

[island cassie]

Planted around 40 seedlings of Barbados Pride of mixed colours - yellow, dusky pink and red/orange - in front of the front yard wall. The gardeners were concerned that they might be flame trees - Delonix - which are very common here and look similar - and that the spacing was too close. As if!!! but nice of them to notice and think about it.

[Abnshrek]

2 thompson seedless grapes in a pot till spring.. in the office

[kemistry]

i planted 10 bulbs of tuberoses today.. i cannot wait to see them sprout.. woohoo:woohoonaner:

[Richard]

2 thompson seedless grapes in a pot till spring.. in the office

Make sure they get a little chill while they are dormant.

Hey, you've got the most hilarious signature on the site! I crack up every time I see it.

[Abnshrek]

Rgr that I stuck them in my storage that's 45-50F w/ my almond trees :^)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I sowed 10 Kumquat fruit seeds this morning. :goteam:

: )

[Steven Valys]

Just received a package from Welker's Grove Nursery. Planted 10 Sequoiadendron giganteum (Giant Sequoia), 3 Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) and 1 Sequoia sempervirens (Coast Redwood). I plan on clearing some land and seeing how big these giants can get before the worms make me fertilizer. :woohoonaner:




Giant Sequoia seedling:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/stevenvalys/sequoia.jpg

Dawn Redwood seedling, thought to be extinct for millions of years until being rediscovered in China in the 40's: a deciduous conifer:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/stevenvalys/DawnRedwood-1.jpg

Coast Redwood, Tallest tree in the world as of 2006, named "Hyperion" and found in California, an amazing 379.1 feet tall. Not even close yet:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/stevenvalys/Coastredwood-1.jpg

Also re-potted a Raja puri and Double mahoi, lost in pic somewhere:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/stevenvalys/plantroom-1.jpg

Need to cut in a cupola for my mystery musa to unroll it's leaves properly. Of course, it's only after I win the the lottery:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/stevenvalys/outofroom.jpg

Definitely need to invest in a quality greenhouse sometime soon. Thanks for looking!

[Richard]

Hey Steve, way to go. If you give those conifers a modest feeding 3 times a year with some extra Iron and Calcium (if deficient in your soil), they get big quickly after the first 3-5 years.

[island cassie]

Some heat resistant sweet pea seeds!!! Tomorrow lavender, begonia and geranium (not much hope for that - too humid!)

[Steven Valys]

Hey Steve, way to go. If you give those conifers a modest feeding 3 times a year with some extra Iron and Calcium (if deficient in your soil), they get big quickly after the first 3-5 years.


Thanks Richard! I can't wait see them towering above the house.

Some heat resistant sweet pea seeds!!! Tomorrow lavender, begonia and geranium (not much hope for that - too humid!)

Sounds like you need to migrate North a little. Is it still that humid now?

[Squam256]

Planted some Okinawan spinach courtesy of Scott (captof).

[Caloosamusa]

Guavas, small seedlings. The root systems were twice as big as the stem portion of the plants!:2239:

[Patty in Wisc]

I have a 3 1/2 yr old ice cream that sorta stopped growing (in a pot at south window & a grow lite) so yesterday I cut a 7ft & a 4ft pup off of 8ft (pstems) mama to give mama more energy. I left a 2 ft pup on. I'm still hoping for a flower by next summer.
Mama is in 65gal smart pot & the pups are now in their own 23 gal pots. It sure looks tropical in the living room!

[jwmahloch]

I ordered a 5gal needle palm with some of my christmas money. Still waiting on it to come in the mail, it will be next week. I already have a spot in my greenhouse and a pot ready for it. I also have 5 neddle palm seedlings but after I heard how slow they grow I decided to buy one larger plant. I have a spot on the SE side of my house picked out for it already so it gets part sun and it will be protected from most wind there.

[Caloosamusa]

Needle Palms are the world's most cold hardy palm Native to Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and a very useful "survival" plant. :2239:

[Abnshrek]

Today I planted 7 Almond trees :^) According to my Arbor Day Foundation sticker it's Arbor day today in La. & Florida I do believe?

[sunfish]

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29099&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29099&ppuser=2868)

[Richard]

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29099&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29099&ppuser=2868)

Woohoo! Some of my favorites!

[Abnshrek]

Today I planted 7 Almond trees :^) According to my Arbor Day Foundation sticker it's Arbor day today in La. & Florida I do believe?

Well today I planted my last 2 Almonds that happened to show late.. a lil shorter than the other 7 but very nice looking healthy trees :^)

[sbl]

I planted tomatoes and eggplants--tomatoes include Arkansas Travler, Black Plum, Better Boy, and Belgium giant--eggplants were a mix of white, purple and green varieties. A little too early for peppers.

[sunfish]

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29561&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29561&ppuser=2868)

[Richard]

Tony, when you harvest those I'm curious if the fruit of that variety has red flesh all the way through.

[sunfish]

I'll let you know.

[cherokee_greg]

:woohoonaner: I got my first Bromelaid today there so cool

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29581&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29581&ppuser=5959)

[Richard]

Well, it is a Guzmania which are in the Bromeliaceae family. Here's a bit more info: Guzmania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guzmania), and a plethora of info: BSI - Bromeliad Info - Genera Etymology (http://www.bsi.org/brom_info/genera.html)

[bananarama2]

Love the Bromeliads, and would love to have an entire conservatory devoted to them and similar rainforest plants one day. Lottery? Otherwise, replanted a kaffir lily yesterday as well as a couple "rescue" African violets and a kalanchoe that needed a home.

[soundofthemusic1]

I adore your Bromelaid. It looks so healty.

[Richard]

Oooo! The older members can help me remember ... someone here does have a huge collection of Bromeliads.

[sunfish]

14 new bromeliads from...
User: Magilla Gorilla

[Richard]

Yes, but there is a member here in Florida(?) who has posted pictures of their greenhouse chock full of bromeliads.

[bananarama2]

In response to Taylor's comments: I believe you are confusing the term "stole" with long term borrowing arrangement, where-in they can have it back, should it not work out, and plant rescue, where-in one is compelled, and indeed required to save a plant from future eradication and/or neglect.Only conditional on leaving more than you took, IMHO!

[cherokee_greg]

I got two new plants yesterday

Canna warscewiczii
It has purple streaked, shining foliage, blackish stems & cherry red tubular blooms. This (non-hybrid) species from Costa Rica & Brazil flowers from Spring to frost & maintains a neat look as the flowers fall naturally from the spikes. Grow in rich soil & does well in a container. To 6’ tall and 3’ across. Attracts hummers.

Gladiolus alatus
This is a South African bulb . The 6-8” flower spikes hold large orange and green marked flowers. Very similar to Gladiolus equitans but has more slender foliage. The flowers are fragrant. Spring blooming. Grows in sandy soil so would probably be best grown in a pot with some extra sand added to the soil. Should be allowed to go dry in summer during dormant period..
Here is the Gladiolus alatus
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29627 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29581&ppuser=5959)
Greg

[cherokee_greg]

I received some shampoo ginger from SBL in Florida. He sent a big box of them there great . Here is a link for the shampoo ginger its very interesting
Floridata: Zingiber zerumbet (http://www.floridata.com/ref/Z/zing_zer.cfm)
:woohoonaner:
Thanks again for the Ginger

[Taylor]

In response to Taylor's comments: I believe you are confusing the term "stole" with long term borrowing arrangement, where-in they can have it back, should it not work out, and plant rescue, where-in one is compelled, and indeed required to save a plant from future eradication and/or neglect.Only conditional on leaving more than you took, IMHO!

??????????

[Abnshrek]

I planted a snowman in my yard today.. does that count? lol

[alpha010]

Well, yesterday I potted a store bought mango seed that started to germ, and today I pulled an immature offset off of my experimental lily mat and brought it indoors and potted it since it started to grow in the garage........the sickness is driving me crazy! Cant wait for spring!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sowed some more 'black velvet rose' geranium seeds today, and yesterday a key lime seed popped for me.

: )

[Patty in Wisc]

That's what I want to plant... key lime seeds! They are s'posed to fruit in the 3rd year & grow true to seed.

[Abnshrek]

A bunch of TN86 Tobacoo, and about 14 Olives :^)

[cherokee_greg]

Yesterday I planted some Georgia collards and some walawala sweet onions. If you never tasted the walawala onions your missing somthing there so sweet ! I love collards too momma fixes them so good. :woohoonaner:

[Abnshrek]

Well today I planted some Rhubard, Black Magic, and some asparigus :^)

[tasanas]

I plant gerberras, zinnias, and forget- me- not. Or, in fact I bought them while they are blooming. They add more color to my garden.

[ArtNut]

Today I planted cherry tomato plants. Wanted to get them in before we got any more rain. Hope that gives them a boost.
Layed down plastic in the bed to try to cut back on the weeds. Hope it will also hold in the moisture as the weather gets warmer. Pretty green table covering from last years St. Patty's Day party.
Shoot! I need to block the drip from the overhang of the house. Looked right at it today and meant to do that. Better get them covered before they get dripped on.
Going all cherry this year. They are easier to share. :0519:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

sowed some passiflora, & himalayan blue poppy seeds today.


Here's some of my recent sproutings also:


Kumquat seedling...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/DSCI1980.jpg


Pampas white and pink ornamental grass...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/DSCI1976.jpg


Key Lime...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/DSCI1981.jpg


'Black Velvet Rose' F1 Hybrid Geranium...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/DSCI2030.jpg


: )

[tasanas]

Today I planted cherry tomato plants. Wanted to get them in before we got any more rain. Hope that gives them a boost.
Layed down plastic in the bed to try to cut back on the weeds. Hope it will also hold in the moisture as the weather gets warmer. Pretty green table covering from last years St. Patty's Day party.
Shoot! I need to block the drip from the overhang of the house. Looked right at it today and meant to do that. Better get them covered before they get dripped on.
Going all cherry this year. They are easier to share. :0519:

My son planted two kinds of tomato last December and now they yields lots of fruits. We share them with insects since we use no pesticide. Thanks to the weather we only watered and put cow dung to the plants.:goteam:

[Jack Daw]

I don't use pesticides either, but it's really easy to make a sticky sheet of paper scented with some orange flavor (I can't remember the proper E food additive) and they will never wanna go to eat your pomes. All they will have to solve is how to get off the paper. ;)

Today I planted cherry tomato plants. Wanted to get them in before we got any more rain. Hope that gives them a boost.
Layed down plastic in the bed to try to cut back on the weeds. Hope it will also hold in the moisture as the weather gets warmer. Pretty green table covering from last years St. Patty's Day party.
Shoot! I need to block the drip from the overhang of the house. Looked right at it today and meant to do that. Better get them covered before they get dripped on.
Going all cherry this year. They are easier to share. :0519:
Cherries are good, but nothing like the real big deal! Trusts me. I have many colors, shapes, sizes... but nothing's like the real deal. Not even the monster gigants. ;)

[sandy0225]

well. over the course of this week, so far, me and my crew (mom, dad, and youngest daughter after school) have filled a 26x36 greenhouse and did 300 hanging baskets. Tomorrow we start on the 26x60 end of the greenhouse!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Today I sowed some Lycium Barbarum (Goji berry) seeds. A couple days ago I planted some sprouted Japanese Red Maple seeds, after a 6 month cold stratification period in my fridge. Today they began to emerge! Yippeeeeee!


: )

[sbl]

I started a bunch of peppers today--on a wet paper towel on a saucer covered with plastic wrap--when they sprout, I will transfer them to potting soil-- it seems like I get better germination this way. I have jalapenos, giant marconi, red habanero, carribean red habanero, thia pepper, bolivian rainbow.

Last week, I planted african daisies, moss rose, and marigolds--they have all sprouted.

Tomato plants have been moved to individual pots--Arkansas Travler, Belgian Giant, Black Plum, Better Boy.

[CookieCows]

:woohoonaner:Tomato seeds inside under a light. Spinach, onions and lettuce outside in the dirt and broccoli in the aquaponics bed.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Today I received some very cool seeds in the mail from a certain pal in New Jersey...


Cananga Odorata (Dwarf Ylang Ylang)!!!


: o


I've already got some in soil, as of a few minutes ago. How exciting! I had some before but they didn't sprout for me. I sure hope these ones will...


Thanks Bob!


: )

[Abnshrek]

I planted some more Asparigus.. :^)

[Scuba_Dave]

Finally started some seeds in the sunroom
(3) varieties of summer squash
(2) varieties of cukes
(2) varieties of peppers
(4) varieties of tomatoes

Still have more peppers, tomatoes to start
Sunflowers, marigolds, pumpkins, carrots & watermelons still to go

3.5 weeks earlier then I started last year

[CookieCows]

I planted some more Asparigus.. :^)

I LOVE asparagus ... wish I had a whole field of it!! I just don't know where I could put it in my yard. I hear it spreads and is a perinnial. I tried planting it once afew years ago and it seemed so complicated and because of afew mishaps on my part it didn't grow.

[sbl]

I LOVE asparagus ... wish I had a whole field of it!! I just don't know where I could put it in my yard. I hear it spreads and is a perinnial. I tried planting it once afew years ago and it seemed so complicated and because of afew mishaps on my part it didn't grow.

I grew a huge crown of it in NC--heavy clay soil with lots of organic matter and good drainage--full sun. It does not do as well down here in our sandy soil.

[Abnshrek]

I grew a huge crown of it in NC--heavy clay soil with lots of organic matter and good drainage--full sun. It does not do as well down here in our sandy soil.

I just found out my local F&G has some and its some canadian sounding (Asparigus) kinda name, but I'm going to put a couple of those in my flower bed.. Some frilly green stuff to occupy space and grow food :^)
The others (previously planted) are planted along my night crawler bed.. :^)

[Westwood]

i just planed 2 paw paw trees .
for some reason this didn't go threw the first time Hmmmm ?

[Jananas Bananas]

It posted Tammy - it is on the "What did you plant today (Bananas)" thread.

~JaNan

[Westwood]

LOL ok can ya tell im tired .
its been one of those days when it snows and Oregonians cannot drive when it snows .
they think just stopping in place on the main road 1 wat street and talking for an hr is the way to go.
I finally asked the old ladies to pull over so i could drive past .
Man can old women Talk or what ?

[Abnshrek]

4 Asparigus , 9 Caladiums (the white with the green mid-drifts).. I think I buried more than that... Oh yeah I planted 4 more Raspberries :^)

[Scuba_Dave]

I need to transplant some black rasberry bushes that are along the back fence
Now that I have expanded the pool are they are in the way

[Lagniappe]

One Early Elberta peach in a patch of well drained, beautiful, sandy loam. I have a Redhaven and a Belle of Georgia that I tried to plant 15 yards from this one, but the soil was soggy and loaded with clay. :2141:
Wait, there's more! I planted an "Orient" pear on the other side of the soggy soil and the dirt there was a well draining loam. This is why I have so many raised beds.

[Abnshrek]

I planted 2 upsidedown tomatoes.. lol

Hey Pete that's what I was trying to think of the other night.. Red Haven Peaches :^)

[ewitte]

8 smartpots of sugar baby watermelon. still building thier overhead home. Will be about 4ft off the ground. Short enough to reach but tall enough to mow under.

[soundofthemusic1]

I planted the seeds of two grape tomatoes from the grocery store. Some are planted in the ground and some in a pot. Hopefully, they can survive the April freeze and do fine.

[CookieCows]

I planted 2 upsidedown tomatoes.. lol

Hey Pete that's what I was trying to think of the other night.. Red Haven Peaches :^)

We planted one of those upside down tomatoes last summer and my daughter and I both had the weirdest feelings ~ we felt sorry for the poor plant struggling to grow upright!

I KNOW .......... Crazy in Kentucky! :ha:

[Scuba_Dave]

Took all the old pumpkins & gourds & buried them by the stream to grow

[Abnshrek]

3 kinds of squash; acorn, crook-neck, and zuchini since I'm stuck inside on this nice rainy day... :^)

[Westwood]

Today I Planted

A Very Rare Plant Indeed from seed
my friend sent me some seeds so i planted 5

Dioscorea aka Elephants foot,wild yam,turtle plant and many many more names this is a truly Unique plant...

You will have to do a google as these plants are awesome and Very cool looking i still have some seeds to trade if any one is interested. Tammy:woohoonaner:

[Dean W.]

Bhut Jolkia and Bell Peppers...

[Scuba_Dave]

Planted more tomato's, peppers, canteloupe & watermelon
Moved the 1st batch of cukes & summer squash to the greenhouse

Took my aloe plant apart & made 7 plants from the original
I need a big pot to let one of these grow big

I'm using the plastic holdewrs that cookies come in, plastic from TV dinners & anything else I can to plant seeds
Supposed to dip down to mid 20's Friday night
So still too early to plant outside

I also have the tops of clear juice jugs that I made into "mini-greenhouses" to put over the plants when they 1st go outside

[Patty in Wisc]

I also have the tops of clear juice jugs that I made into "mini-greenhouses" to put over the plants when they 1st go outside
That's a great idea.
I just planted key lime & passionflower seeds. Culvers has nice containers for ice cream to go, with high dome lids, that I saved for this..

[Westwood]

Hey Patty I need some Banana's
Any pups i can buy ?

I just started some more seeds
Dioscorea elephantipes

trying to buy a plant was way too much cash
so i called a friend got some seed .

PS make your own Pepper spray I used some Hot peppers and boiled them for the juice trust me it works and in a spray bottle you have 5-15 feet of Aim LOL .

today more paw paws
tomatoes "started in old 500G salt water tank using the reef lights
corn
squash
tiger mellon
very amazing morning glories blue with white trim
passion fruit and waiting for my miracle seeds from laaz its only been 2yrs

might get some more Grape cuttings in the ground as well but its colder then a witches never mind
Tammy
Smiles

[cherokee_greg]

I planted a appricot tree I finally found one. :woohoonaner: They go fast here.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30476&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30476&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30473&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30473&ppuser=5959)
Plus two gingers
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30474&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30474&ppuser=5959)
I got this one from ELDON TROPICALS.COM (http://www.eldontropicals.com) its called Sunspice man they have great plants
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30475&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30475&ppuser=5959)
And I started some elephant ears
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30477&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30477&ppuser=5959)

[Squam256]

Planted a Mulberry tree. Thanks to Scott (capthof) for the plant.

[Caloosamusa]

I planted two mango trees today. They are unnamed cultivars :2239:

[sbl]

I planted my garden--Tomatoes, watermelons, squash, cucumbers, beans. I will add peppers later.

[soundofthemusic1]

Yesterday I planted two ornamental Chinese Five Color Pepper plants and today some vicas. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we don't have a frost day in April this year.

[cvbaez]

I ready to plan my green beans. My seeds from cucumber, zuchinni, tomatoes and pepper ready are ready to be trasplant to my garden.:woohoonaner: I love spring..........:: :drum::0517::02:

[soundofthemusic1]

Sowed some morning glory seeds and some green bell pepper seeds.

[justjoan]

When I got home last night my new Blue Java from Jimmy was there waiting for me, so I potted her up and she is inside with the rest, anxiously waiting to go outside for the season :woohoonaner:

[Squam256]

I planted two mango trees today. :2239:

What kind(s)?

[saltydad]

Planted seed in starter trays of Heteropappus 'Blue Knoll' Blue Chrysanthemum.English Daisy 'Habenera' White w/ Red Tips, Brugsmania 'Ballena Purple', Vigna Caracalla (Corkscrew Vine), Castor Beans, Wild Hibiscus. I'm really running late this year.

[cherokee_greg]

I planted a bunch of flowers and potted up some old strawberry jars I found in the trash cleanup day

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30618&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30618&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30620&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30620&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30617&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30617&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30619&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30619&ppuser=5959)

[Abnshrek]

A 7.5ft Lisbon Lemon I got last fall for under 10 bucks :^)

[palmtree]

I planted 2 nun orchids. Heres a pic....
<a href="http://s705.photobucket.com/albums/ww59/tropicalzone7/?action=view&current=995b1f39.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww59/tropicalzone7/995b1f39.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[justjoan]

They are beautiful, and next on my list to acquire, thanks for sharing!:goteam:

[Caloosamusa]

Today I planted two more Mango trees out on my farm, as well as two Coral Bean bushes. :2239:

[Dean W.]

Where is your farm, Caloosamusa?

[Caloosamusa]

Good evening Dean.

My farm is on an island on Florida's SW Coast.

There are many Mango farms there, and it is where Florida's first commercial Mango groves were started, before Dade county production began. :2239:

[Dean W.]

Good evening to you too. Thanks for letting me know.:waving:

[Abnshrek]

2 Thompson Seedless Grapes :^)

[sunfish]

Good evening Dean.

My farm is on an island on Florida's SW Coast.

There are many Mango farms there, and it is where Florida's first commercial Mango groves were started, before Dade county production began. :2239:

Pine Island ?

[cvbaez]

Wow everybody having fun planting!! I am working in my gardening with my tomato plants, cucumber, zucchini, peppers and my annual flowers. Can be plant grapes in zone 11?

Keep planting forum!!:goteam::woohoonaner::goteam:

[cherokee_greg]

I didnt plant this yet but I got this as a Easter gift . Oarnge is my favorite color its a hybrid lily
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30661&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30661&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30662&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30662&ppuser=5959)

[Abnshrek]

I planted a plum tree.. ( I used to have 2 plum trees & 2 peach trees, but my pigs chewed up the trunks. One peach survived but needs a pollinator) So I need to shop for a Red Haven Peach so I can add it here next.. :^)

[Squam256]

Today I planted two more Mango trees out on my farm, as well as two Coral Bean bushes. :2239:

Caloosa, what kinds did you plant?

[Jack Daw]

Caloosa, what kinds did you plant?
Squam, excellent avatar. ;D
Caloosa, how big is your mango farm? Just a few trees here and there or large systematic production?

[saltydad]

Hey Greg- I have that exact same orange lily. It is beautiful, isn't it?

[Caloosamusa]

Today as the other day, I planted unnamed cultivars. If they do not have the charactoristics or close to it that I am looking for, I will top work them into a more preferred cultivar.

The seeds I picked from several trees of known commercial types that were near other cultivars of known type. I planted over 100 seedlings. they have been growing for several years now. I cull them by cold susceptability, by crown rot, scab, powdery mildew, and anthracnose resistance. I have two that are already flowering. Most of their charactoristics should be close to the parent tree, while fruit charactoristics will be considered most. Shelf life when picked "Mature green" is important. I expect about 25 percent to meet planting requirements. Even less to be commercially acceptable.

I hope this answers your question Squam256.

Jackdaw, I have over 1 hactare(2.5acres), or 3.2 acres, over twenty Mango trees planted. My aim is improved cultivar production, over fruit production. I have many more bananas planted there. I keep the property "wild" for the gopherous polyphemous, a Threatened species. The concept of my Ecological agriculture comes from the Mayan "Petkot" concept. It is agriculture that does not damage the ecology of the site. I have many "indicator" species such as Barkers tree Frogs, and endangered plant species I protect on the property. I will not list them here.

We hope to pick up some ajoining properties after we build our house. :2239:

[Squam256]

Today as the other day, I planted unnamed cultivars. If they do not have the charactoristics or close to it that I am looking for, I will top work them into a more preferred cultivar.

The seeds I picked from several trees of known commercial types that were near other cultivars of known type. I planted over 100 seedlings. they have been growing for several years now. I cull them by cold susceptability, by crown rot, scab, powdery mildew, and anthracnose resistance. I have two that are already flowering. Most of their charactoristics should be close to the parent tree, while fruit charactoristics will be considered most. Shelf life when picked "Mature green" is important. I expect about 25 percent to meet planting requirements. Even less to be commercially acceptable.

I hope this answers your question Squam256.

Jackdaw, I have over 1 hactare(2.5acres), or 3.2 acres, over twenty Mango trees planted. My aim is improved cultivar production, over fruit production. I have many more bananas planted there. I keep the property "wild" for the gopherous polyphemous, a Threatened species. The concept of my Ecological agriculture comes from the Mayan "Petkot" concept. It is agriculture that does not damage the ecology of the site. I have many "indicator" species such as Barkers tree Frogs, and endangered plant species I protect on the property. I will not list them here.

We hope to pick up some ajoining properties after we build our house. :2239:

Do you happen to know what varieties you got the seeds from? Also, how long in your experience has it taken for seedling trees to flower?

A number of named mango varieties have originated on Pine Island, including Bailey's Marvel and Cogshall. There's others that I just can't think of.

[Caloosamusa]

Yes I know the cultivars the seed came from and the cultivars of the nearby trees.

In my experience it takes about 7 years for seedlings to begin to flower. But many have done so sooner.

The are many more than those two, but some growers do not wish to release their cultivars, and some have. The Honc Cambodiana is a good one, Estella, Sunburst, and an unnamed Marval are others. The unnamed Marval is a seedling that is not harmed during cold spells when most of the other trees are. It also tastes good with no fiber, and is slightly smaller(most of the time) than Kent. :2239:

[Abnshrek]

Red Haven Peach is in the ground :^)

[Abnshrek]

I planted a Plum and Red Delicious Apple (for the good graces of my spouse) :^)

[bencelest]

3 roses and ground covers.

[Abnshrek]

Well I managed to plant 12 sweet "Banana" peppers.. lol :^)

[Patty in Wisc]

Good evening Dean.

My farm is on an island on Florida's SW Coast.

:
Would this be Sanibel Island? Been there once to do a art show in late 90's. I learned the "Sanibel Stoop" LOL Loved it there.

[Dalmatiansoap]

Four Opuntia indica cacti, one large Agave and tone of small cacties of various spices!
Preparing for drought Summer, lol:ha::ha::ha:
:woohoonaner:

[cherokee_greg]

Well I been busy my sister in law took me to the nursery today I went for a big strawberry jar they only had one big one and it was allready planted with strawberries she bought it for me and a lilac bush and a yucca I liked a dwarf brazillian a Carolina gold banana thats what the tag said a articohce plant with some apple mint in a big clay pot and a humming bird feeder man her and my brother spoiled me.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30925&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30925&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30924&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30924&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30917&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30917&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30918&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30918&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30919&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30919&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30923&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30923&ppuser=5959)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30922&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30922&ppuser=5959)

[SoBe Musa]

That is fantastic Greg ..my birthday is coming up too..though..!

note:Is a rainy day here in Miami today.. not a good day for planting.

[Abnshrek]

I planted a Goliath Tomato in my third upsidedown planter :^)

[sandy0225]

dividing hostas and repotting. Only did about 25 today, but 300 in the last week!

[bencelest]

camelia and ground covers

[cvbaez]

Sandy555
i did the same too with my hostas. From 15 that I plant two years ago, know I got a whole bunch..I was so tired of digging !! Lots of potting to do..

[cherokee_greg]

I potted this

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=31002&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31002&ppuser=5959)

[Dean W.]

Looks great, Greg! What is it?

[cherokee_greg]

Looks great, Greg! What is it?

thanks its a bromeliad.

[Caloosamusa]

Today I planted three Sapadilla trees! :2239:

[Scuba_Dave]

Just created a new 44" x 12' garden at the back of the new garage
Eventually it will extend along the entire 24' 6" length of the garage
This faces South, should grow pretty good

I transplanted a lupines, somes hostas, 2 Japanese maple seedlings, some liatrias, black eyed susans & phlox - grows 3' tall
Still need to transplant some white daisies into the area
As more seedlings grow in other areas I'll move some more

[saltydad]

I also am trying the Topsy Turvy upside down method. Planted a Black Krim and a Brandywine tomato.

[soundofthemusic1]

I sowed a package of marigold seeds. Half of the seeds are sown in pots, and the other half directly in the ground. Any flowers deer won't eat are welcome in my garden.:o

[jwmahloch]

Just planted 3 canna tropicana (2 gal) plants. They will get orange flowers. Planted them on the side of one of my drwarf cavendish bananas.

Also planted 12 coleuses as a border on the side side of my house, mixed pink and red plants. I spent the money and bought quart size plants rather than cell packs. they will get bigger much fast that way.

Its been a early spring in St Louis, last frost was the 3rd week of March so my plants are a couple weeks ahead of last year.

[saltydad]

Hey Dave. The new avatar is great!

[Scuba_Dave]

Thanks
Sadly after 5-6 years most of the tulips are gone

[saltydad]

I've given up on tulips. I wish they would develop a true beautiful perennial tulip.

[bencelest]

8 pots of geraniums.

[Caloosamusa]

Today I potted a new Sour Orange tree, and a new type (to me) of lime tree.
Not even a seedling Key lime is as thorny as this new lime is! :2239:

[Abnshrek]

I planted 2 mini-roses and a azalia:^)

[raggedyredhead]

Hi everyone, I moved a foxtail palm into a larger pot. Potted black elephant ears& reg ones, the remainder of 30 cubanelle peppers and repotted into reg. soil and the second of my ensete started fron seed. Not enough hours in a day. I moved my cactus collection
into the greenhouse. It's too hot in there for anything else to survive. Tomato plants have taken over my garden window. I am starting to feel like I have a real job. My payment is happy plants and veggies all summer.

[Scuba_Dave]

Put a new garden in at the back of the new garage
Its only 20' long at this point, until I move my tool box
This faces South, should grow pretty good

I transplanted maybe 7 lupines, 6 hostas, 2 Japanese maple seedlings, some liatrias, black eyed susans & phlox - grows 3' tall
Still need to transplant some white daisies into the area
As more seedlings grow in other areas I'll move some more

It may be a Temp garden as I am going to build a solar hot water heater & this is the spot I had picked out
I have (2) 12' long panels to put up

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx319/DIYChatroom/Yard%20and%20Plants/Garagegarden-1.jpg

[cvbaez]

I was doing my son vegetable garden. Planted tomatoes, zuchinni, cucumbers and also did a flower bed with hostas, daisies and lillies. Next week I will do my daughters with the same variations. Trying to keep my self busy...:nanadrink:

[Caloosamusa]

This is the new Lime bush.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=31152&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31152)

The fruits and the leaves are useful in cooking! :2239:

[Abnshrek]

Yellow Beans, Green Beans, Bell pepper, Jelopeno Peppers, and Cayenne Peppers :^)

[jwmahloch]

Fishtail palm that I had in my kitchen. It was growing up to the ceiling so I took it out of the pot and planted it on side of my house in the shade, it looks very tropical outside. I am sure it will like it outside much better than in the kitchen. The only problem is that it might be too tall to fit in my house in the fall!!!!!!

[SoBe Musa]

Annatto, Lipstick Plant, Urucum, Colorau, Achiote
Bixa orellana
I want it to grow it for a while.. I try from seeds with no result . finally got some cuttings about 2 1/2 weeks ago. Today a moved them to a bigger pot.
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_0128.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_0129.jpg

[mbfirey]

Alocasias: Brian Williams, Portadora, Odora, borneo Giant.
Colocasias: Black Runner, Diamond Head.
Cannas: Stugartt, Pink Sunburst.
and

Musella Lasiocarpa

Just got my Brian's Botanicals order- Hope these do well in SC!

[palmtree]

Today I planted a potted pindo palm (this is my second pindo palm, one has been in the ground for a year now) and I planted a sabal domingensis in the ground.

[Abnshrek]

Today I planted a Latham Raspberry :^) (tomorrow I'm getting after it)

[SoBe Musa]

Castor Bean, Caster Oil Plant, Mole Bean, Higuera Infernal
Ricinus communis
Both are growing from cuttings..
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_0087.jpg
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/IMG_0775.jpg

[Dalmatiansoap]

Strelitzia Reginae and Strelitzia Nicolai
:woohoonaner:

[jwmahloch]

Be carefull with the Castor bean. the seeds are poisionus. I dont have one because I have young children that would probably try to eat them.

[Dean W.]

Planted three Taro corms/ bulbs.:woohoonaner:

[Caloosamusa]

Today I was clearing a place for more Musa, There were two mahogany seedlings in that space. I replanted them elsewhere. It is more work, but a better long term investment! The only two more valuable timber trees in the world are Mastic and Black Walnut :2239:

[palmtree]

Today I moved my ice cream banana and plumeria and planted an eastern prickly pear in the ground that I kept in a pot outdoors all winter long. It has tons of buds and are now about to bloom!!

[Abnshrek]

Rhubarb, & Black Majic EE :^)

[Dean W.]

A little St. Augustine sod.:03:

[Dalmatiansoap]

Ananas and small Dypsis Decary ;)
:woohoonaner:

[cherokee_greg]

Alocasias: Brian Williams, Portadora, Odora, borneo Giant.
Colocasias: Black Runner, Diamond Head.
Cannas: Stugartt, Pink Sunburst.
and

Musella Lasiocarpa

Just got my Brian's Botanicals order- Hope these do well in SC!

Great stuff I been wanting that Pink sunburst canna I had to order one. I have the stugartt I got from Brian. Thanks for posting

[raggedyredhead]

Hi, I spent the whole day planting tomatoes,peppers basil &cucumbers. Next week I have
pumpkins to transplant. They are growing in peat pots now.

[Abnshrek]

I planted another 6 pack of Asparigus since the other 12 are already coming up :^)

[Abnshrek]

I planted one of those new Sedona Roses :^) (Post Pics when it blooms :^))

[Abnshrek]

I propogated 2 suckers sagos, then planted 2 Sago's :^)

[sunfish]

some peppers

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=31387&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31387)

[Abnshrek]

A McIntosh Apple, Super Super Pokey (SSP) Agave, and a hydrainia dwarf type :^)

[saltydad]

Some seedlings of corkscrew vine.

http://www.kellycaroline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/7929_l.jpg

[Abnshrek]

I put some cantelope melons in a pot :^)

[Dean W.]

Some seedlings of corkscrew vine.

http://www.kellycaroline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/7929_l.jpg

Wow, what an amazing looking plant, Howard!

[Abnshrek]

I planted some Cilantro & Sweet Mint :^)

[saltydad]

Corkscrew Vine=Vigna caracalla

[sbl]

Red Habanero.

[SoBe Musa]

Four almost forgotten avocados seeds growing in a water container..the roots where very tangle.i cut it with a scissor..Let see what happens !
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/MERRICKGARDENMAY2010.jpg

[Dalmatiansoap]

They germinated inside the fruit or?

[Abnshrek]

That's what it looked like Ante.. lol Nice Pic's... Very interesting :^)

[Caloosamusa]

I planted seed of Sweet Orange (Valencia). They do well on their own roots here, and produce well as a seedling tree once it matures. The most productive orange tree I've ever seen was a seedling of this type. :2239:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I sowed some "French Vanilla" marigold seeds today. Here's a pic of one of my blooms from last Spring and you'll see why they're one of my favorites...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/092-2.jpg


: )

[Dean W.]

Potted up 9 Loquat seedlings.

[Abnshrek]

I planted Yellow, green and red Onions, Bell Peppers, and Cauliflower. :^)

[saltydad]

Last week I went to a nursery which called me to tell me t elephant ears were in. I picked up a Mojito, Black Magic, Black Stem, and a Nancy's Revenge. These are my insurance plants in case my overwintered corms don't come up.

[Dean W.]

Howard, what is the Black Magic like? Are they small or large EE?:2722:

[guerich]

Sweet pea and Canna.:goteam:

[saltydad]

Howard, what is the Black Magic like? Are they small or large EE?:2722:

They grow to 3+ feet for me. They are not the huge one's but not tiny either. They do send out runners so you can get many new plants for the price of one!
Here's a good site with info.
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/plant.asp?code=Z800)

[palmtree]

I repotted my 6 foot tall plumeria. It was in a clay pot so it was really hard to get out without destroying it, but fortunately its okay!!!

[Scuba_Dave]

I moved about 50+ Tomato plants from the greenhouse to the gardens
Plus moved a bunch of other plants to the new gardens around the new patio

[Patty in Wisc]

What will you do with all those maters??!!! That's a lot.

[palmtree]

I repotted my Alocasia lauterbachiana which had a lot of sun burn and wasnt planted deep enough. Hopefully it recoveres, but the bulb is very nice and firm.

[sunfish]

Holiday Avocado seed

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=31568&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31568&ppuser=2868)

[soundofthemusic1]

Holiday Avocado seed

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=31568&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31568&ppuser=2868)

Hi, Tony,

It is a very interesting picture you posted here. Does it matther which end of the avocado seed is pointing up? How ofthen do I need to change the water if I try it your way?

Member SoBe Musa also posted a picture of his or her avocado seedlings growing in a water container (a few replies back in this thread). I thought SoBe Musa meant the avocado seeds were completely submerged under the water to start with. After seeing your picture, maybe this is how he or she started except without the toothpicks.

I had success growing avocado seedlings twice before. They were placed next to the kichen sink window, in soil, I believe. I started both times in the fall. They did fine until the winter time. I'd like to try again sometime in the future.

Rae
Georgia, 7B
:waving:

[palmtree]

I planted a ton of begonias today :)

[sunfish]

Hi, Tony,

It is a very interesting picture you posted here. Does it matther which end of the avocado seed is pointing up? How ofthen do I need to change the water if I try it your way?

Member SoBe Musa also posted a picture of his or her avocado seedlings growing in a water container (a few replies back in this thread). I thought SoBe Musa meant the avocado seeds were completely submerged under the water to start with. After seeing your picture, maybe this is how he or she started except without the toothpicks.

I had success growing avocado seedlings twice before. They were placed next to the kichen sink window, in soil, I believe. I started both times in the fall. They did fine until the winter time. I'd like to try again sometime in the future.

Rae
Georgia, 7B
:waving:

This is the first one I've done.I got the info here.

Growing Avocado Trees | California Avocado Commission (http://www.avocado.org/grow-your-own-tree/)
Change the water every couple of days.

[soundofthemusic1]

This is the first one I've done.I got the info here.

Growing Avocado Trees | California Avocado Commission (http://www.avocado.org/grow-your-own-tree/)
Change the water every couple of days.

Thanks, Tony.

I'll give it a shot next time.

[jnstropic]

I potted this the other day.

<a href="http://s337.photobucket.com/albums/n399/jnstropic/?action=view&current=doubles.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n399/jnstropic/doubles.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

A friend gave me this new type of Adenium obesum. It's a double flower and a color that I have never seen in a Adeniums. When you give enough you tend to get a lot of nice plants back.

[saltydad]

A fern-leaf sumac, some blue scabiosa, a pink china ee, and some beautiful large caladiums. I also added some plants to my pond- purple pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata), zebra rush (Scirpus zebrinis), Yerba mansa (Anemopsis californica), a pitcher plant (Sarracenia 'Dana's Delight'), to add to my variegated water iris (Iris ensata 'Variegata'), giant dwarf papyrus (Cyperus percamenthus), fiber optic grass (Scirpus cernuus), ogon sweeet flag (Acorus gramineus Ogon), and water canna (Thalia delbata), Empress water lotus (Nelumbo nucifera ‘Alba Striata'), hardy water lilies (Nymphaea “Chromatella) yellow,"Black Princess' burgundy red , and white NOID, white calla lily, and lobelia victoria red.

[saltydad]

instropic- that Adenium is absolutely beautifu!

[browndrake]

Long time no post.....I've been crazy busy and have not been online much lately.

Over the last couple days, I have planted peas, bush beans, watermelon, cantaloupe, 800 tomatoes (stupice, matina, brandywine otv, amish paste, mule train, howard german, wilford, ...), 200 peppers (anaheim, sweet banana, bells..green, red, yellow), and a few tomatillos. Also, 70 rootstocks for apple, apricot, peach, and plum. I have to get the apples grafted soon.

By weeks end, I need to get the corn, squash and others in the ground.

Hope to be around a lot more, once again...

aaron

[Abnshrek]

A Bunch of Sedums in my flower bed.. :^)

[sandy0225]

225 tomatoes in my market garden, only 200 to go!
50 caladiums, and 10 of the bulb type colocasia esculenta.

[Abnshrek]

Some Columbines and La. Iris's (purple) :^)

[SoBe Musa]

Just got few cuttings of Euphorbia milii hybrids, first time for me.

Here some info that i found about it http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/pdfs/ornamental/ornamental_publications/crown-of-thorns-homeowner.PDF

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz77/SoBe_Musa/Euphorbiamilii.jpg

[island cassie]

Now I know that this will seem mundane to most people, but I am beside myself with excitement! I am ready to pot on my lavender seedlings, and - wait for it........ 5 geranium seedlings! They don't grow here because of the high humidity, in fact I only know of one other plant - a dull pink. These are the traditional geranium flaming red colour and I have been putting off repotting them for days because I am almost too scared to disturb them! But being British I will stiffen my upper lip and go for it! Wish me luck chaps!