Insomnia Thread...

[Jananas Bananas]

So you have gotten or going to get more rain, Cam? I sure wish we could get some!!!!

Here is a picture of the Spruce in an AeroGarden, I think that is just awesome!

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20110424142.jpg

~J

[tbaleno]

Thats so cool Janan

[Jananas Bananas]

I know Tom!!!! I asked Sherry for some Blue Spruce seeds too, so guess what I am going to try next?!!!! Bwah, ha, ha! Me thinks she has created a Monster!!! :ha: ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh my gawd you have no idea, by the time I'm done with you guys. You'll have more seeds in the fridge than food! :ha:


Yes, please don't think I'm a snob Trina...not joining your movie thread. I will. I'm sick, but what are your excuses gang? Is this any way to treat a newcomer?! :eek:


Why I oughta! :ha:


Teasing of course, but it's not as funny in print.


Your son's a cutie, Tom. Thanks for sharing. :)



Did you guys see Henry tonight, checking out my aero-garden plants with me?


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC04247.jpg


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[MissStress]

No worries Sherry! :)
Hey Henry.. you handsome guy you!

[Jananas Bananas]

That shot of Henry makes him look so distinguised! :ha: He's such a Pretty.....oops, sorry Henry.......HANDSOME young fellow! :)

Does he ever try to eat anything there Sherry? I just wondered if anything has an enticing smell for him.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks guys, about Henry. ;)


Oh no JaNan, I tell him he's pretty all the time...he loves it! :D


Hope you saw the other shot of him in the pet thread...


Yes, I was watching bits and pieces of a movie today Trina, I'll post shortly...


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[tbaleno]

My son like henry. I agree, he does look distinguished. I don't generally watch movies, so I don't think I'll be posting in that thread.

[MissStress]

There's a pet thread?! I have 5 dogs, 3 cats and fish.. :P

[Willow87]

Hi everyone. It did rain off and on all night and there may be some more today. Janan that is such a cool picture. I guess you can practically grow anything in the AG. Henry looks so cute Sherry, he is definitely paying close attention to your AG lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I see you found the Pet thread, Trina! YaY! Your dogs are really nice looking. :)


Sorry I dropped off abruptly last night without saying g'night. I sure am feeling lots better today. I used chili peppers to heal me. Hope you guys will read my latest post in the hot pepper-a-holic thread because it tells a lot of great information that many people don't know about
hot peppers. ;)


So yeah Cam, Henry was looking right at JaNan's "marble" plant because he could see I was totally captivated by it. He gets jealous though too, if my attention is on the plants for too long, and not on him.


He sure is a cutie-pie and I just adore him. He knows it too and milks it for all it's worth! :ha:


It's overcast, rainy, and yucky here today. My mom is moving in a few days though. Yippeeee! :goteam:


She will FINALLY be free of the crap around here! :08:


So I hope you guys have a great Monday. I have a few things on the go but we'll catch up later this evening.


Sorry about not posting as many pics in the dinner thread JaNan, but I don't think you wanna see chicken soup everyday, which is what I've mostly been living on. I'm gonna have a decent meal today though at my mom's.


I have a problem with my picture memory card for my camera. A piece fell off of it (the lock) and now my camera won't accept it. The internal memory only holds one shot so it's pretty much useless until I pick up another card, which likely won't be until Wednesday. I'll still try to take a shot here and there but it won't be the same until I get a new card. It was old anyway. Weird though...my laptop accepts it, just not my camera.


Chat soon...


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[Willow87]

Im glad your mom is moving from that place Sherry. I bet she is so happy and excited. It rained off and on here, mainly typical spring thunderstorms but later in the afternoon there may be more severe weather. Its definitely humid outside. The rain pounded my poor sunflower seedlings lol. The castor beans are also coming up.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Excellent, that stuff is coming up for you, Cam. Don't worry, the sunflowers will stand up again. Just help them a bit by packing the soil tight around them again.


Yes, My mom is so happy...she's bursting! She's all organized and ready...and she's got a cheerfulness I haven't seen from her in awhile. She looks 10 years younger too, from the stress leaving her. Oh I am so happy I won't have to worry about her anymore. :D


Ok, I gotta fly for a bit but I'll be back later. Gotta go to my mom's and help her with a few last minute things.


BY 10:30 am this coming Thursday morning, she'll be completely moved and we'll be sitting on her enormously long balcony, that I'll be loading up with potted beauties for her!


Chat soon...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good evening, gang. :D


Hope your Monday has been a good one. I'm going through picture withdrawal! :ha:


I can still take one shot at a time though, so maybe I will...


I hear you're getting some bad weather tonight Cam, so you might not be around. :( Take care and be safe...and let us know when it's over.


How's it going, Trina? Did you enjoy your Easter dinners? I kind of had one tonight...well at least something better than chicken soup!


JaNan, what's up girl? I imagine you are hovering over one of your AG's right now? ;)


Tom, you around? :03:


Ok, I'm gonna post a mediocre shot I took last night of my aero-garden in the A-G thread...


Did you guys read that stuff about hot peppers? Who would have thought they're so good for us eh?! :eek: I love them.


Chat soon...


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry, its strange that the post I sent didnt show up from earlier. I dont know what happened but its not in this thread. Luckily the storms died out before they got here, though there were tornadoes to the south. It did rain quite a bit today, I had to bring in my epi cuttings because I was afraid they were going to rot with all of this rain

[The Hollyberry Lady]

No worries Cam, I've had it happen too, where I thought I posted, but didn't. ;)


I see you're still online, so the bad weather must not have come yet? Cool, you're still around. :D


So I was gonna try to get another shot of Henry near the aero-garden tonight because he was so cute last night there...and yes JaNan, he did try to nibble one of the "Jigsaw" leaves! He doesn't eat my plants normally ever though, unless I offer them to him or take him right up to one. He's really a very good boy and he has good manners too.


I think last night he was jealous of my attention on the A-G growings and knew just how to get me to look at him...by messing with my plants! :ha:


My aunt's male budgie, Willie, is a bad little devil that eats all her plants. He's done a number on her indoor passion flower vine this winter too! :eek:


Not my good little well behaved Henry though. :) He leaves my plants alone.


Ok, about that pic I was gonna post...


I'm feeling much better by the way...about 80% well now. :D


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[Willow87]

I'm glad to hear that you are doing better. I dont know if its going to rain anymore tonight, though the forecast calls for a 40% of severe weather.

[Jananas Bananas]

We are all glad you are feeling better, Sherry! :baloonnaner:

I'm still praying for rain here! We are under a tornado watch until 10 but we are on the tail end of that system and I doubt we will get much of anything.

No not puttering at the AG's. Still trying to decide what I am going to throw together for supper tonight and watching Dancing with the Stars out of the corner of my eye! :moonwalknaner: :ha:

Hey Cam, I read a post of yours in a thread earlier I thought was interesting because you normally didn't post in many others. Maybe that was it!

Trina, I love all your animals!!!! I have some rescues too!

~J

[Willow87]

I wish you could get some rain Janan, but not the severe weather. What thread was it?

[Jananas Bananas]

I knew you were going to ask, darn it!

Yeah, me too! We have had wild fires in 3 out of 4 directions around us. And literally have large cracks in the ground. It is pitiful!

[Willow87]

LOL I post rarely on other threads. You definitely need some rain if you have large cracks in the ground. I dont know what happened to the storms earlier. There was a solid line and once it reached Plano it died out and then reformed east of here LOL

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sheesh, that's all we've had is rain...it's raining now! :eek:


Trina is going to be getting a lot of rain too, moving to Vancouver. ;)


So ok I posted in the A-G thread, but I never know if I should post the same shots here too...not sure if you look at the A-G thread and see them already. I don't wanna be a bore. :ha:


I know you see them in the A-G thread, JaNan. :D


I am excited though because my "little blue" hot pepper plant and my marble plant are putting on thier crops of peppers...which means harvest time is coming! Oh I can't wait to harvest fresh hot peppers again from my plants! I'll never be sick again. :08:


So I was gonna post another shot I took yesterday, but not sure which thread yet...


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[Willow87]

Its strange, we had all of the right ingredients for thunderstorms lol. I cant wait to see my pepper plants sprout. I think the banana peppers sprouted today

[MissStress]

Survived both dinners :) Turkey soup tonight!
Digging up some of my perennials to take with.. yellow crown peony, irises, daylilies, delphinium, bleeding heart and as soon as the rest of the garden thaws I'll get my lilies and rose. :D

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Great Trina that you'll be taking some of your plants with you. No doubt you're busy and excited, like my mom is right now. :D


Those banana peppers will be so ornamental for you too, Cam. You can wait for them to ripen red for the best flavor. How exciting that you're growing peppers too. Aren't they just so cool?


I'm waiting on a pot of Aurora hot pepper seeds to sprout.


So Cam, do you follow JaNan and I's posts in the A-G thread? Did you see my 'little blue' peppers tonight?


So how come you don't post in other threads too, anyway? ;)


I notice you do post once in awhile in the "what'cha got sprouting" thread and the succulent and cutting thread from time to time too. :D


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[Willow87]

I'm glad you enjoyed both dinners Trina lol. I just mainly post on this thread because right now my banana plants arent growing lol. I do post from time to time when I see something interesting. I'll check out the AG thread

[Willow87]

I cant remember what type of banana peppers they are lol.

[MissStress]

Yes.. lots of rain Sherry.. beats -40c any day! :D

[Jananas Bananas]

WELL, I'm partial but the AG thread is SUPER terrific!!!! :ha:

Actually it is very cool!

Had to go feed the chickens and horses and then us. But I'm back now though I'm taking bites between typing!

:woohoonaner:

I fixed a spicy one tonight, Sherry!

Trina I told Sherry the other night I sure am glad you will get to live in a warmer climate.

Are you still not getting storms Cam or have they gotten there now?

[Willow87]

Nothing else developed but a cold front will move through tonight and it may bring a chance of storms. There is also a slight chance tomorrow. I think Elkhart was under a tornado warning earlier

[MissStress]

That makes two of us JaNan!! :D

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh my gawd, any temp would be better than that, Trina! :eek:


Yeah yeah Cam, you know you just like talking with HbL so you hang out here to chat with
me. :ha: I like chatting with you too. ;)


So I see the hot pepper addiction could be spreading to Trina now too! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif Just give me time to collect more seeds and I'll share some for sure.


Oh no Cam, so you don't even know if they're the hot or the sweet variety? That kinda sucks eh? :( I guess you'll know when you eat them. :lurk:



So you read about the hot pepper health benefits in the hot pepper thread, eh JaNan? Now you can't resist giving them a try. I know I could get you to get into eating them.


I have a pair of scissors that I use just for cutting hot pepper rings onto my plate of food. :D


I was trying to find a spot to post this one shot. I guess the succulent thread would be best, or maybe the image thread. It's my Easter cactus, as of yesterday...


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[MissStress]

It just may be Sherry.. :) I only started to appreciate peppers after going to the Caymans. Got hooked on Scotch Bonnet peppers (Hellfire Sauce) and my current addiction is a chili paste named Sambal Olek.

[Willow87]

Well you and Janan are very friendly. And now I have to add Trina to my friends list :08: I know for sure they are sweet peppers. I think I have 6 of them coming up. My sister told me that she looks forward to bringing peppers to lunch lol

[Jananas Bananas]

Uh Oh! My Mom and Dad still live in Elkhart and I hadn't heard that. My niece lives in Grapeland too!

[Willow87]

It was from the same storm that produced tornadoes further west towards Glen Rose. The only thing I see is a report for golf ball size hail and tree damage. Hopefully there wasnt a tornado

[MissStress]

Sorry ladies.. I am popping in and out as I am packing.. well atm I am cleaning the model boat my grandfather made.. I really must get a case made for this thing! Too many small nooks and crannies.. and too much hair in this house! :P

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I understand you're totally busy Trina...my mom is too.


I sure wish you a very safe and successful move and trip to Vancouver. Be sure to write us at your first available opportunity when you get there. ;)


If you like the super hot peppers, I've got a mix that will knock your socks clean off!!! :eek:


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[Jananas Bananas]

No problem Trina - that's how I have to do it - popping in and out. Otherwise I wouldn't get anything done! :ha:

Good Cam - they don't give us East Texas news here - Thanks!

Speaking of popping in and out - Sherry is the queen of multitasking! :2688:

[Willow87]

I usually look at the National Weather service in Fort Worth's website. I also look at the storm reports on Fox4

[Jananas Bananas]

I pull up the radar from the weather channel but I didn't today.

I watch Fox too only channel 7 here. But we don't hear much about the Dallas area or East Texas. We have enough stuff here they focus on unless something horrible happens, then we hear it!

[MissStress]

The boat I am cleaning..
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae9/YukonChick/IMG00811.jpg

[Willow87]

I kept my eyes on the radars today lol. I usually look at TXCN to see the news from all over the state. Austin seems to have some interesting news.

[Jananas Bananas]

That's a beautiful boat Trina! How big is it (it looks huge)? My Grandpa always built things also. I miss him and my Grandmother a lot. Are yours still living?

Yes, we have some wild news that's for sure. Big news tonight is another apartment complex burnt to the ground. We've had a lot of fires going on this week. How close was that one up north to you and your family? It was Possom Kingdom or something like that - said over a thousand acres had burned but I think the storms finally put it out or helped them.

YouTube - Jan's Night-Blooming Cereus (http://youtu.be/vL68sBv8fc0)

I think I have two bloom stalks on my Cereus. I'll try to get a shot of it tomorrow! How big are yours?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Multi-tasking...:ha:


Yup, I'm always running here or there all over my apartment. I might be heading over to the A-G site to update my aero-garden thread there and show them the shots you guys have seen.


I wanna get a shot for the image thread before I sign off though. Maybe another one of those cool "little blue" fruits will make a good image...


That boat is just too nice, Trina! I love it and you're so lucky to have something so cool from your grandfather. What a beauty that is. I would love to clean it, just so I could look it all
over. :ha:


Happy cleaning and last minute packing. :goteam:


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[Jananas Bananas]

Looks like the troops are all signing out. Guess I will too! G' Night Gang! :bed:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yes, g'night everyone! :waving:


Chat again soon...


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[tbaleno]

Looks like I missed everyone. All this pepper talk is gets me excited about a certain envelope that I should be getting in the mail soon!

I love the boat. It looks really cool.

[MissStress]

Thanks folks.. The boat is about 2' long and 18" high and no, he is no longer living.. he didn't get a chance to finish the boat before he passed. My grandmother on that side is still with us though. He was a master shipwright, as was his father and all of his brothers. During WWII, they were building 12 boats a month!
Some history if anyone is interested..
Living Landscapes (http://www.livinglandscapes.bc.ca/northwest/boatbuilding/wahl.html)
The last boat he built was for his son.
Living Landscapes (http://www.livinglandscapes.bc.ca/northwest/boatbuilding/index.html)
My brother wrote a book about the history..
Harbour Publishing: Legacy in Wood (http://www.harbourpublishing.com/title/LegacyinWood)
I love the boat but am tired of cleaning it. Time to get a plexiglass case made for it. There are so many small parts and nooks.. really hard to get in there and uses lots of Q-Tips! :)

[Willow87]

That is so cool Trina! Janan is that your night blooming cereus?! Its gorgeous. I have a couple of cuttings that I got from Dean that are producing new stems, but some of the new stems were knocked off during one of the storms. I also have several other little cuttings. I'll take pics of them now

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good morning and Good afternoon! :waving:


Thanks for the info, Trina. How interesting! ;)


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[tbaleno]

Good evening all. We had great weather here today.

I've been thinking of how I am going to grow all the treasures that should be coming my way soon. I don't know what will be hydroponic and which will be outdoor or container plants.

[Willow87]

Good morning everyone. I woke up a little sick this morning. Thanks alot Sherry! LOL I'm just kidding. I took a few pictures around the yard.
Castor Bean
<a href="http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/?action=view&amp;current=001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/001.jpg" border="0" alt="Red leaf castor bean"></a>

Dragon fruit growth
<a href="http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/?action=view&amp;current=006.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/006.jpg" border="0" alt="dragon fruit"></a>

Banana canna
<a href="http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/?action=view&amp;current=004.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/004.jpg" border="0" alt="banana canna 2"></a>

[Jananas Bananas]

What great color on your baby castor been! Isn't it fun Cameron?!!!

Have to go feed the animals but will be back in a little bit!

~J

[Willow87]

Its a beautiful color and another one is sprouting. I cant wait until it gets bigger and I can plant it in the ground. Most people consider them weeds but I think they have a unique beauty even if they are poisonous.

[Jananas Bananas]

I love castor bean plants! I think they look very tropical. I don't have much luck with them though. Is that one of the purple varieties or is that a red or pink? It's very pretty!

[Willow87]

Uh oh you scare me when you say that you dont have much luck with them. I believe its the red leaf variety. What problem do you have with them?

[Jananas Bananas]

Don't be scared! Your experiences will be different. Everybody else has really great ones. Sherry will see this and just shake her head! :ha:

I can usually get the seeds to pop but never get them to "plant" stage. If I have an adult plant, it withers and dies. Probably location - I've tried in morning sun, shade, full sun. Anyway no luck.

[Willow87]

Oh no. I have a few places I want to plant it. one area gets afternoon sun, another area is partial sun.. I want to try one in mostly shade too. I wonder why your plants dont make it. I hope I dont have any problems

[Jananas Bananas]

Your a little cooler and get more rain than I do though. Yours will be fine! :)

[Willow87]

Well summer may still be harsh for it. I at least hand water once or twice a week during summer. I really do hope they do well. I want to be able to collect more seeds this year.

[Jananas Bananas]

Yeah, you're right about that! Usually in the summer we are on water restriction. I have rain savers but haven't had any rain to save! :(

[Willow87]

I would love to get one of those rain barrels but it hardly rains here lol. I'm hoping with a little fertilizer and water they should take off

[Jananas Bananas]

WOW! Watching the news right now with all the tornadoes. They are dealing with floods too. Geez! It's pretty bad. Stay safe everyone!

[tbaleno]

For my wife on mother's day.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5662295695_4ce5f68321_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5662295695/)
CIMG_2011-04-27-190454 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5662295695/) by mysimplehomegarden (http://www.flickr.com/people/34712576@N08/), on Flickr

[Willow87]

I saw the damage on the news, its terrible. We were fortunate here that the tornadoes didnt hit more populated areas like Dallas. Tom, thats a beautiful plant. I see you are already preparing for Mother's Day. :woohoonaner:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hey Gang!

Hope all is well. My mom's all moved out of here now, with just a few more things we'll take over in the car later today. Sorry I haven't been around much but there's so much to do when someone moves.


JaNan tells me she did not get the seeds yet and no one else has posted, so I assume they didn't arrive quite yet either? I sent a letter to my grandparents over a week ago and they still didn't get it...and they're in Canada! Talk about snail-mail!


I did warn you guys that things would be slow on account of the build-up of Easter mail. Hoping you won't have to wait too much longer and that they've at least arrived in the US by now. They'll be there though, so please don't anyone worry. ;)


Unfortunately I don't have tons of time today and will have to go shortly. I thought I'd check in though and say hi, and maybe start a new thread quickly.


Have a great Friday, everyone. I should be around a little on the weekend but over the next week or so, I'll be kinda busy. Chat soon...


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry I just got back from a friends house. I havent checked the mail today, but if the seeds havent come then its alright. I need to post a pic of the Black Pearl Peppers, they finally came up and 2 of them are already black and one is green and black:woohoonaner:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I knew your seeds would definitely not be there, Cam! :ha:


So cool you got some sprouts from the black pearls. You're just gonna love that plant. It's so unique and beautiful.


Going to my mom's for the evening and hope you guys have a good one. I might be home later unless I spend the night...not sure yet.


Chat soon...


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[Willow87]

I love it already since its turning black at an early stage. I hope you have a great time at your moms

[tbaleno]

Nothing here yet Sherry. Maybe tomorow. Our mail shows up pretty quickly here so once it gets to the US we will get it very fast.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Any seeds yet, guys? I hope they're at least in the US by now. Depends on how fast we shipped them out, I suppose.


My grandparents still didn't get their letter from me yet. :eek:


Here's a cool shot of my dwarf keylime buds on my cutting that hasn't even grown leaves yet! :ha:


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC04337.jpg


Weird, eh? Do you think it will have little limes hanging off the stick?! :ha:


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh and JaNan, I thought I'd let you know...I'm picking up a new memory card for my camera today so I can take more pics. It's so time consuming only being able to take one at a time and then if it's blurry having to retake it. With the memory card, I take many pics and then just pic out the nicest ones. Looking forward to getting back into the picture buisness again soon! :ha:


So I should still be around on and off and hope you guys pop in and say hi. Happy Saturday!


Trina, what day do you move? Did you get all your plants dug up? Sure hope you have a safe move and trip. ;)


JaNan, Tom, and Cam...how's your weekend going?


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry I just got home. I'm so exhausted. How are you today?

[tbaleno]

I just got home from work. I have to work today and tomorrow but I get Mon and Tue off. Still no seeds. Maybe Monday.

[Willow87]

Good morning everyone. I hope everyone is having a great Sunday. I took a picture of my Passiflora Edulis which just sprouted after 2 weeks. It surprised me because my Blue passion flower took over a month lol
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/garden%20plants/003-1.jpg

[tbaleno]

That's great!

I'm back at work today. I'll probalby keep refreshing this website as I will have very little to do.

The good news is I don't have to work tomorrow and Tusday so if I get a certain envelope I will immediately get some seeds in some containers. I'll probalby keep refreshing this website as I will have very little to do.

[MissStress]

Hey folks.. hope everyone is having a great weekend! :D

Sherry - we vacate this home on the 13th and leave town the following day.. heading down the highway cramming all of our belongings in a motorhome, uhaul trailer, jeep and utility trailer.. along with 4 dogs, 3 cats and 3 people! :) We are scheduled to arrive at our new home on the 20th in order to close the deal at that end. Have dug up all but two plants.. still waiting for the ground to thaw enough so I can dig up one of my lilies and rhubarb which I will split taking half and giving half to friends.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Ok so you're not moving until the 13th. I bet you can't wait. I'll surely send some seeds your way so you can have a nice garden, Trina. ;)


Sorry Cam & Tom that you didn't get the seeds yet. Not to worry, they'll be there sooner or later. Boy I hate holidays though in Canada, for mail service. It just sucks!


JaNan, you around? Did you get the seeds yet.


Might be going out later, but not sure when. My mom is fully moved into her new place now and she's totally happy. :D


Hope you guys have a good Sunday, if I have to go suddenly.


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[Willow87]

I'm glad to hear your mom is fully moved

[MissStress]

Very kind and generous of you Sherry! :) I look forward to getting my hands dirty and posting lots of pics soon! :D

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh cool, I'll look forward to seeing shots of your stuff growing later. ;)


Yes, it's very cool that my mom's moved now. Her place is totally beautiful and I think I'm going to be moving into the exact same building!!!


It's rainy and dark here, so I don't think I'll be hitting the beach today. My mom and I were gonna take a shoreline walk today but it's just too cold and yucky out.


I'm hungry now and was thinking of making some grub. Not sure what yet...maybe soup.


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[Jananas Bananas]

Just got on here! How's everyones Sunday so far?

No Sherry, no seeds yet. I'm hoping tomorrow since my others came on a Monday. And I am SO glad you got a new memory card!!!

Trina, I have made moves like that, but add on a horse trailer and two trips with it because it was a two horse trailer and we had thee at the time that we had to move (and subtract the motorhome). Always an adventure! :ha:

Cameron, I've been seeing all your little babies popping! Looks like you are having great luck!!! :woohoonaner:

Tom, I love your wife's Mother's Day present! That is the "Spring" (AKA Easter) cactus right?

I need to load some pictures to my favorite threads. I'll be back! ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hi JaNan! :waving:


I'm disappointed, but my camera wouldn't accept the new memory card either! :(


I'm getting it replaced but I could be without Camera for 4-6 weeks! :eek:


I think I might look into renting one until my new one arrives though because I can't go that long without having one. In the meantime, until they send me the shipping box, it's back to one picture at a time.


Sorry you guys, but that's how it goes sometimes. At least I'm not without a computer! :D


I just took a half decent shot I'm gonna post in aero-garden today...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh and Cam...


You mentioned in another thread that a couple of your castor bean seedlings croaked over. It could be damping-off bacteria at work, especially if the soil isn't sterile.


Glad for you that one is growing strong though. :D


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[Willow87]

Luckily I still have the one and they may be enough. I just hope I can seeds from it before the year is over. Once it warms up I think I'll plant my sunflowers in the ground. Some have 4 leaves on them now. Thanks Janan. I'm so glad it didnt take as long as my Blue Passion flower. I look forward to eating the fruit

[MissStress]

Just got on here! How's everyones Sunday so far?
Fair to middlin'! :)



Trina, I have made moves like that, but add on a horse trailer and two trips with it because it was a two horse trailer and we had thee at the time that we had to move (and subtract the motorhome). Always an adventure! :ha:

We're going to look like the Clampetts heading south! :) Just need to make sure we add the rocking chair to the top of the motorhome.. heh heh

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm gonna grow one on my mom's enormous balcony and I can bring it inside if it's threatened by frost before it's completed it's seed development. I can send ya more later if yours doesn't make it, Cam. Good luck with it though.


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[Jananas Bananas]

Cam these are for you! This is my "Red Lion" amaryllis. I took a picture of it this morning and the flowers were all still closed. Went out a few minutes ago and one was near fully opened. Kind of late for Spring bloomers but better late than never! :ha: My camera doesn't do reds well with flash - it is a much deeper red than what is showing! :)

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20110501109.jpg

There are still three other buds:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20110501112.jpg

Sherry that sucks about your memory card. Didn't you say your other one broke? What if there is a tiny fragment inside your camera preventing these cards from working?

The Clampetts! Too funny! Be sure and take pictures for us!!! :ha::ha::ha: ~J

[Willow87]

Those are beautiful pictures Janan! I just love amaryllis. Thanks again Sherry for the offer. Hopefully The one will survive

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Here are JaNan's mystery hot peppers today...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC04365.jpg


Wonder what they are, JaNan. I hope they're hot! :D


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[Jananas Bananas]

Don't know, Sherry! :lurk: They don't look like anything I've had! Would you consider them a dwarf or full size or.......? That color green is nearly neon - very pretty! You've got some sort of hybrid. They LOOK HOT! :ha:

Thanks Cameron! ~J

[tbaleno]

Just got on here! How's everyones Sunday so far?

Tom, I love your wife's Mother's Day present! That is the "Spring" (AKA Easter) cactus right?

I need to load some pictures to my favorite threads. I'll be back! ~J

You got it on the nose!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

It's looks like a real nice one, Tom. Be sure to show it when it blooms. Love the purple pot! ;)


I think it would be a much bigger pepper plant JaNan, if I didn't have 3 of them stuffed into one tiny pot. It's not a dwarf plant though. The one beside it has identical fruits but they are a much lighter green color. I bet they'll be great tasting and super hot...just what I'm looking for.


I'll definitely have to freeze some of them because I'm going to have a lot of them very soon.


Well, I just printed the shipping label to mail my camera back free of charge. I can ship it back to them anytime but I hate being without a camera. Are there places that you can rent a digital camera from? If so, I'd like to go rent one and them ship this one back.


They said they'll let me know when they receive my camera, exactly when the gift card will be mailed out so I can go and "re-buy" a new camera to replace the old one. So weird to me, but I guess this is how they do it. I'm just grateful to be gettng a brand new camera. I don't even think there's anything wrong with this one really, but I think the little lock from the old memory card is stuck down inside the slot from when it fell off. Now the card won't fit properly.


Last night too, I bought a way bigger memory card and an adorable pink camera case that's the exact same color as my camera. Being a girly girl, I love matching stuff like that. :D


So how's everyone's Sunday evening going?


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[oldhippie01]

Hey Tom, I have a Raja Puri that I nursed through the Winter,( outside) and didn't let it Freeze and after only five leaves it is rewarding me with a Fruit Flower, which means Ripe Fruit by August! My question is that while watching Video of a Commercial Plantation down in South America, I noticed that they placed a Plastic Bag over their Fruit Stalks that allowed air to circulate, but prevented pest to get at the newly forming fruit. I had a problem with that last year with my Cavindish, after five or six Hands the Honey Bees, Yellow Jackets and other Bugs showed up and the new fruit started dropping onto the ground. So, do you know where I could purchase some of those Bags, or where I might look?

Thanks, Kirk.....

[Jananas Bananas]

Just eating supper right now! Bratwurst sausage and roasted onion off the grill and baked potato with butter and CoJack sprinkle cheese. Forgot to take a picture tonight, sorry.

Oh, I see you have to send the camera to them. That sucks! So you think it is something on the inside too.

Sherry, the only tall pepper I've ever owned is my Black Pearl. Maybe it is a sport of that and the little chili pepper one. It looks like the fruit will be long and slender. It sure didn't get any of the purple coloring did it?

Hey Hippie, where have you been? We have missed you! ~J

[tbaleno]

I was sorry to hear that the new memory card didn't work and that you had to return your camera.

My weekend is going okay. One of my pepper plants seem to have sprouted

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Kirk...how ya doing?! :eek:


I was just mentioning you to JaNan the other day and wondered where you disappeared to. So great to 'see' you again and please don't be a stranger. :waving:


I haven't actually returned it yet Tom, and I'm reluctant to, until I can see if I can rent another one first. I hate that I will be without a camera for a bit. Makes me want to just go buy a cheapy one, for times like this when I might need it. Not sure yet when I will ship it, but I'll see what I can do first about still having use of a camera while I'm waiting for the gift card to go buy the new one.


I'll be so bored with no camera...it'll be no fun for me either. Hoping they'll be fast. Yes JaNan, I think something's jammed in there and that's why the card won't fit in the slot now. I can't get it out and the guy at the store tried to and failed also.


I'm gonna go take another picture...while I still can. :ha:


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[Jananas Bananas]

Yep she sure did, were your ears burning hippie? :ha:

Sherry, I know we will all be bored if we can't see you pictures every day!!! I don't know of anybody that rents cameras, but you might try some camera shops. It never hurts to ask. Shoot some of those inexpensive cameras take better pictures now than my Professional Ricoh that I bought several years ago for a POTLOAD of change. That might be your best bet. You could always let your Mom or one of your friends use it after you get a new one with your gift card.

I think I would work all that out before I shipped it off too! ~J

[tbaleno]

Kirk, are these the bags you are talking about? 1.25 mil Food Bags at Lowest Wholesale Prices - Universal Plastic (http://www.universalplastic.com/prod/1.25-mil-Food-Bags.php)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

If you think you'll hate me being without a camera...imagine how I'll feel. I think I might get the shakes! :ha:


I will see what I can do but the sooner I get this baby shipped the sooner I can get my new one. I agree that some of the 'cheap' cameras take really good shots sometimes too so I'm sure I can get a decent one.


JaNan, I'm worried you might get the shakes too! Will anyone else go through Hollyberry picture withdrawal?! :ha:


I was trying to take a shot right now but as usual without a memory card, it's hard to get it right. One shot was so blurry, it was ridiculous. Funny how they can look so clear on your camera but on the computer their foggy as anything.


Trying again...


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[Jananas Bananas]

Hey, I am not afraid to say I would have HBL picture withdrawal. Crap, I was climbing the walls while you were helping your Mom move and I knew where you were!!! :ha::ha::ha:

I know that happens to me all the time. I'm like you it's nothing for me to take over 100 pictures and post maybe a half dozen out of those. They all look pretty good in a 3 X 2 inch screen!

[oldhippie01]

Hey Ladies,( J-Nan and Sherry), sorry about that, but I have been busier than a one legged Man at a "Butt Kickin". We had our first Freeze on the first of Dec., very early for here and it lasted for six nights straight. I was able to get my Bananas protected, using several different methods to see which worked best. I lost my Five little citrus Trees though, but have replaced them with Hardier varieties. I have also put in thirty new Thorn-less,( Bush Type) Black Berries,( 20 "Natchez" and 10 "Ouchitaw's"). Oh and while I was resting I installed a "Micro Mister" Irrigation System, "Timer" and the whole nine yards. Now I can get back to my Morning Walks, as opposed to setting out there for Hours Watering plants. A little further into Summer we will get our "Rainey Season", where it Rains just about every afternoon,( an average of five days a week), but right now, only once every week or two.
If that wasen't enough Florida electede a bunch of Idiots that are trying to Gut Education,( along with everything else) and I still have two Grand Children in High School, so I have been out in the Streets with Signs , raising hell and Calling legislatures and giving them a piece of my mind.
I have taken a few pic.'s though and will get them up shortly.........Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Looking forward to your pics, Hippie. I've missed ya and think it's way cool that you returned. Sounds like you've been busy.


Just still trying to get a good shot of these mystery yellow hot peppers, but they're either over-exposed or blurry and I'm getting annoyed. :(


I wanted to post them in the hot pepper thread to compare them to the darker green ones. Yes, they look like they'll be slim and pointy, JaNan. You mentioned this somewhere. I love hot peppers of all kinds so I'm sure I'll enjoy them.


Also, the plant in the pot that looks like a Jigsaw is setting fruits now and they have a purplish hue to them on one side. So exciting to watch mystery varieties grow.


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[Jananas Bananas]

I told Sherry you must be busy hippie! We are having a lot of issues here in Texas with education budget issues too and they are laying off thousands of teachers and other school employees and closing schools. What I want to know is who the he!! was in charge of all these budgets that let them get so out of hand? I think is happening all over the country, unfortunately.

Who knew I was sending so many puzzles, Sherry! :ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I like mysteries the best sometimes, so no worries JaNan.


Gonna post in the hot pepper thread soon. Did you google the tri-colored 'purple tiger"? I really miss it and grew it for two years in a row. I kinda miss it but just got low on seeds and somehow lost the variety completely. :eek:


I ordered the seeds originally from J.L. Hudson in California. I would really like to get it back soon and if you come across it JaNan, let me know. I'm not sure if I can still get them with J.L. Hudson because they might not be offering them anymore.


I can't wait for the Filius Blue type to arrive soon. Maybe in a week or so.


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[tbaleno]

No envelope today Sherry. I did get my fruit cocktail tree though.

For the girls:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5680801190_40721161bd_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5680801190/)
CIMG_2011-05-02-132258 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5680801190/) by mysimplehomegarden (http://www.flickr.com/people/34712576@N08/), on Flickr

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hey, gang! :waving:


Any seeds yet?


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

OMG Tom...those are gorgeous!!! :eek:


Thanks for showing us! WOW! :goteam:


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[Jananas Bananas]

Stunning Tom! Just beautiful! How does your honey like it?

No Sherry, nothing here yet. I really thought mine might be here this morning but nada!

~j

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm so embarrassed of our postal system. :o


My grandparents only just got their letter, but they should have got it days ago. Of not for Easter, they would have.


Oh well, what can we do about snail-mail...but wait. Boy though, it's taking forever!


So what's on the agenda for this evening? I was gonna take some shots I think, but hope they're not blurry, like the geranium shot I just posted. :ha:


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[Jananas Bananas]

Just relaxing here. It has turned cold here (after MONTHS in the 90's I think today's high was 53 and down into the 40's tonight) and that always makes me want to bundle up and hibernate! We are having the craziest weather I think I have ever seen since I've been old enough to pay attention to it. But it will be back in the 70's tomorrow and a steady climb to the 90's again by Saturday.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, our weather is just freezing here. I'm under a blanket as we speak! It's taking forever to warm up here. I wouldn't be at all surprised if it snowed again! :eek:


Just hanging out tonight too. Nothing important going on. I've got some Aurora hot pepper seeds coming up for me, as of a few days ago and I'm kind of excited about them. They're my favorite. ;)


Ok, gotta leave the warm blanket and go take a shot...


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[Jananas Bananas]

I'm under a blanket too! :ha: And have a sweat shirt and pants on. Funny since it's been shorts and flip flops for a while now.

You still using your camera, or did you get it mailed off today?

A shot of what? :)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

No, I haven't sent it away yet. I hate the thought of being without one for a bit...but I can still take web cam shots. ;)


If I'm super desperate and can't handle it anymore, I'll go buy a cheapy, but right now I'm so tired from all the days of moving, I can't be bothered. If anyone has withdrawal symptoms though, I can snap a fast webcam photo! :ha:


I not sure when I'll send this one, but by the weekend for sure. I've already filed the claim, so they'll be expecting it soon.


I'm trying to take a shot of a very fat 'little blue' pepper but it's totally blurry so I gotta try again...


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[Jananas Bananas]

Hey, is your special Aloe popping yet? You said you thought it might be.

I re-arranged the pods so they are getting different angles now. I had been rotating them within their spots but now they all have different spots and neighbors.

I haven't taken any shots today, I think I will wait until tomorrow. There hasn't been anything too noticeable right now. There is growth on the little strawberry so maybe I saved it. (I like thinking I saved their little lives :) )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

It's still hard to tell yet for sure, but I think they might be splitting and getting ready to pop! I shouldn't have said anything yet though because I'm not sure. There's a bit of white showing though, so maybe.


Trying to get a shot for the aero-garden thread of some more peppers...


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[Jananas Bananas]

I shouldn't have asked! Fingers crossed.

Did you change the color on these thread titles? I keep thinking I haven't read something. :ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yup, I've been doing some decorating, you could say! :ha:


Do you like it?


I also changed the color of my username and title. Too fun. :D


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[oldhippie01]

HELP!!! I forgot the procedure for downloading Pic.'s here at this Site. I am lost without the "Browse" feature which takes me right to my photo's. Someone Clue me in, again..........Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Ok well you get the direct link code from photobucket by copying it, and then when you're in the reply window here on banana org, you copy and paste the link here by clicking on the little yellow image icon. If you just put your cursor on it, it'll read "insert image". A window will then open and you simply copy the link to it.


Pretty simple, you'll see Hippie. ;)


Looking forward to more of your shots...


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[oldhippie01]

Thanks Sher., now I remember, the "Photobucket" thingy I rarely use then, except for a "senior Citizens consortium" I belong to..........Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

No problem, glad to be of some help. ;)

I knew it would ring a bell when I reminded ya and I also recall helping you set up a photcucket account. You're pretty good though Hippie, because I've often had to give way more detail for some people who don't grasp things as quickly as you do.


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[oldhippie01]

Thanks Sher., it's the Ginko,LMAO!!.........Hippie

PS: Tomorrow

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm just goofing around and still decorating thread titles. Not sure how late I'll be up tonight, but hopefully not until the wee hours of the morning. It feels weird being in the building now, without my mom here. At the same time I'm happy she's gone to a much better and nicer place. She's happy now and not stressed out all the time like she was.


So I might try get another shot before I go to bed later, if it doesn't turn out blurry. Not sure where to post it yet...


Trina, you around too? How about you Tom and Cam?


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry. I will have to post pics of the Granadilla seeds you gave me. Another one is popping up and one is completely open. I'll do it tomorrow

[tbaleno]

I'm awake. In a few hours I'll head down and check the mail. Maybe today will be the day!

[Willow87]

How is everyone this morning. I cant believe how cold it is outside. Its in the low 40s which is very unusual here. It didnt get out of the lower 50s here yesterday. I wanted to post some pictures of my epi and the passion vine seeds that Sherry gave me.

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[tbaleno]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5683311093_27a9411e13_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5683311093/)
CIMG_2011-05-03-094339 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5683311093/) by mysimplehomegarden (http://www.flickr.com/people/34712576@N08/), on Flickr

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh I'm so glad you received them today, Tom!!! :goteam: Yipppeeeee! Now you can have some fun. It's about time they got there. Maybe others will get theirs today too, let's hope.


I hope you enjoy all the varieties I sent for you, Tom. Some of those heirloom tomatoes are truly great. Thanks for showing a shot and letting me know you finally got them. ;)


Enjoy!


Great shots, by the way Cam. :D


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[Jananas Bananas]

Oh BOY! Maybe mine will be in the mail today!!! I have to go watch out the window for the mailman!:woohoonaner:

Good job Cameron!!!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh I hope you guys get yours too! :08:


I wonder if Dean got his yet...


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[Willow87]

I'm going to try looking later today to see if the seeds have come. I went to Lowes to get some sterile potting soil and humus and I found these pretty sedums on clearance. So I had to get them and they look nice by the blue spruce sedum.
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[tbaleno]

Sherry should get a commission for all sales today. I ended up going for bird netting so the birds don't steal the sunflower seeds. I ended up buying a venus flytrap and pitcher plant, some poison ivy killer, some perlite, some stuff that is supposed to repel insects (ceder chips I think is the main ingredient), and a new seed starting tray with heat mat.

I also made an appointment to get my headlight cleared on the way back. None of which I would have done if a certain envelope didn't appear in my mailbox today :P

The stores around here owe you big time, and so do I for all the great seeds you sent. Is that ornamental pepper edible at all? That would be an added bonus. I think somewhere someone said you could eat it even though it is an ornamental.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks, Tom. ;)


It really is great that you finally got them and that you bought some cool plants. You'll have to show us some shots soon.


Cameron, I want a couple pieces of that sedum!!! :goteam:


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

So I've been accused of being "flamboyant"...with all these new colors on my thread titles. :eek:


Me, flamboyant? :birthdaynana:



Whatever gave you that idea?! :ha:


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[Jananas Bananas]

I like the colors! It gives the posts page some pizazz! :goteam:

[Willow87]

Sherry when it starts spreading I'll definitely send some. If I'm not mistaken it actually becomes variegated and then it turns red. My friend has the same one and part of her plant is variegated and the other part is red.

[Willow87]

I think its Dragon's Blood sedum, I'm not fully sure but it looks similar to that

[Jananas Bananas]

No seeds for me today, hopefully tomorrow! :(

Cam, those are cute, they look like little roses! :) ~J

[tbaleno]

I got 4 sunflower seeds in the ground and covered by bird netting for added saftey. I'm going to do the same with the sunflower seeds in a different area.

I think my neighbor is upset because I don't go around pulling dandilions. He mentioned we had a bumper crop. I told him well, they are edible.

[Willow87]

They do look like mini roses Janan. I hope they survive. I got them for $1.25 at Lowes. There were also some pink and maroon hibiscus plants for 3 dollars

[oldhippie01]

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0239-BB32011-1.jpg
Natchez Thorn-less Black berries Jan. 2011
[IMG]http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0260.jpg
Same plants later
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0259-1.jpg
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0259-1.jpg
Same Berry two days later.
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0226.jpg
Winter 2010
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0270.jpg
May 1 Fruit Flower!! Ripe Fruit by August!'
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0271.jpg
Long shot of same Plant, this is a short list, I left out twenty additional Blackberry Plants and Five Citrus.........Hippie

[oldhippie01]

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0239-BB32011.jpg

this was suposed to be the first picture in the last post

[oldhippie01]

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0266.jpg

and this was suposed to be where the second Red Berry was.........Hippie

[oldhippie01]

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/NatchezBlackberry.jpg

This was my second Berry. beare with me folks I need the pratice,LOL......Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wow Hippie...congrats! Great shots. ;)


Cam, I'd only need two small stubby short pieces of that sedum to make a plant. The cuttings root easily and quickly. Whenever you can spare a couple small pieces of it, I'd sure appreciate it. I love it!:goteam:


So did you guys see my new plant I got today? I was so surprised to find it...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/DSC04398.jpg


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/DSC04397.jpg


I guess I won't be needing that cutting from you after all, JaNan. :ha: I couldn't resist buying it, the smell was so amazing! My mom even bought one.


I also got some orange mint too but it's not that great smelling in my opinion. You can judge for yourself though JaNan because if you're interested, I'll send ya some. ;)


Tom is closer to me than you guys are so this explains why he got his seeds first. :D


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sorry gang...I gotta go, abruptly. Be back real late or tomorrow morning for sure.


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[Willow87]

Ok Sherry as soon as I can I'll send you a couple of pieces. :08:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

It should only cost a couple bucks to send some small pieces but if postage is a problem Cam, let me know and I can send a pre-stamped envelope.


So how's everyone today? I just finished dinner and now I have a huge plant job ahead of me. I'll be back and forth, from bathtub to computer. I have to shower a bunch of plants and water some others. It's a big chore but someone's gotta do it.


I just finished re-doing the xmas lights on my trellis with new ones, because the old ones were done. Nice to see it lit up again.


So I got the chocolate mint re-potted into a chocolate colored pot I bought just for the purpose. It looks great...and the smell is so nice. I could hang out by it all night. Can't wait to have enough leaves to dry them for tea.


Anyone get any seeds from me today?


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry. How are you today? I planted a couple of plants today and I still have a empty spot in my flowerbed. I still havent received the seeds yet but I guess I'll wait to see when Janan gets hers and I should get them a week from her:08: I love mints, all of mine died LOL. I'm going to try to get some bee balm from a friend. She has several plants that randomly popped up in her yard

[Jananas Bananas]

I got MY SEEDS!!! :woohoonaner:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20110504002.jpg

I'm going to have FUN tonight! Bwah HA HA! Thank you Sherry!!!!

Cam I was actually thinking the same thing yesterday, that if I got mine you would get yours about a week later. You would think you lived out in the boonies at the end of a dead end mud road! Geex! :ha:

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

So cool that you got them, JaNan. Hope you have lots of fun with them and enjoy. YAY!!! :goteam:


Keep in mind that you'll be getting some more when I collect more seeds from my growings this season. Plus in later May, to early June, I'll be sending you some cuttings and plants. ;)


I'm just taking a break, but the job's not even half finished! :eek: Some plants are draining in the tub and then the next bunch will be showered when they're done. I at least want to get all my living room plants done tonight but the rest are smaller and easier.


I can tell today that a couple of those Aloe Polyphylla seeds really are beginning to germinate, because I can see green!!! :08: This is the Aloe that spirals in two different directions. I had five seeds total. Hoping the others come up too.


Ok, gotta go shower a few more of my babies. Be back soon...


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[Willow87]

I'm so glad Janan! See I knew you would get yours before me again. I live on the border of Plano and a small town so I guess I'am in the boonies LOL. Oh well a week from now I should have the seeds lol. I'm so glad your aloe is germinating Sherry, are you going to take pics? I keep looking at you and Janan's aero gardens and I may ask for one for my birthday LOL.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I just finished now! :eek:


Wow that was a lot of work, getting everything showered, but I'm done nowl. I like showering my plants at night or on overcast days so the sun doesn't burn them while they're wet.


Tomorrow I'll do the rest of the plants in my other windows, but that's enough for tonight. I'm tired now.


I suppose Tom & JaNan are off sowing seeds somewhere. :ha:


Yup, I will show shot soon Cam, of the Aloe Polyphylla. It's just that they're so tiny so I know the shots will be blurry, and without a memory card it'll take too long to get it right.


Speaking of which...I'm gonna send my camera back soon so I'll be without a camera for a bit, unless I just can't stand it. If that happens I can go buy one, but I also have a webcam that takes a decent pic. Just remember, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I'll sure love getting a new one soon. I'll takes a hundred pics when I do! :ha:


So what did you sow, JaNan & Tom?


Cam, I sure hope you don't have to wait a solid week to get yours. I know you're patient but it would still suck. We'll see.


Trina, I'll get some seeds off to you soon. I have your list.


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[Willow87]

So when does the aloe start spiraling? Is it a fast grower? I hope I dont have to wait a week either but its very possible that I will LOL. I looked outside today and in my pot of sea onions I found 2 Texas mountain laurel sprouts. I threw the seeds in the pot when I thought they wouldnt germinate. Well they did after 3 months LOL

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I think they begin to spiral within a year, Cam. I can't wait to grow them and see what they're like. I guess they're nearly extinct and only one guy in California grows them. I feel pretty special to have something so cool like this. I hope they grow well for me.


My mom just called but I'm off the phone now.


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[tbaleno]

I've sown the marigolds and sunflowers so far. So many packets it is so hard to decide which to plant next.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sorry if you're overwhelmed by all the seeds, Tom. :ha:


I just didn't want them to go to waste, but you don't have to necessarily sow them all this season. They're all fresh so you can plant them in a 2-5 years even, and if you store them in a cool and dry area...likely even longer. :eek:


Did you sow the white kind, as well as the dwarf french petite mix? You'll just love those white ones, Tom. They are one of my all-time favorite flowers. Just wait until you see! :goteam:


JaNan has a pair of them growing in her aero-garden. The foliage is stunning too Tom, not just the flowers. ;)


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[Willow87]

Wow a year is quick. I'm excited for you :woohoonaner:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm totally excited about it too, Cam. It's the first time too that I've even grown a succulent from seed! :08:


I just took a shot of the seeds and if it turned out ok when I load it, I'll post the pic it in the what'cha got sprouting thread in a few minutes...


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[tbaleno]

I sowed both types and both types of sunflower. I just finished starting the peppers. I sowed all the peppers you gave me wit the exception of 4 seeds. I also planted all the tomatoes.

It sure takes a long time to sow 72 seeds. While I was planting them, I was thinking of all the work it must have taken you to to put together all the seed packets. Thank you very much for doing it. It is much appreciated.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

You're the 1st one to have mentioned that or noticed Tom...how much work it takes me to package up seeds for people. I don't mind though, but thank you for acknowledging it. ;)


You are very welcome and I hope you enjoy everything, immensely. Don't forget to save seeds from your growings, so you'll have some for next year. That's how I do it, so I rarely ever have to buy the same seeds twice.


You're gonna have lots of beautiful things in your garden this year, Tom. So excited for you! :goteam:


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[Jananas Bananas]

So sorry that I haven't voiced it publicly Sherry, but I and all the others that you have shared with, do appreciate all the time you spend putting in your personalized envelopes and your hints for every one of your seeds! You love it and it shows! :o

Cameron here's another shot for you. My Red Lion now has two blooms fully open and two more to go. I also posted another view in the "Blooming in your garden" thread.

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20110504005.jpg

~JaNan

[Willow87]

I really do appreciate how much work you put into packing and sending the seeds Sherry. I like how you put instructions and how many days it will take to germinate, its really helpful, especially for someone like me who doesnt grow many things from seed lol. Janan its amazing that your amaryllis is still blooming. Its beautiful. I cant wait until my Apple Blossom blooms

[Jananas Bananas]

Hi Cameron! Yeah the first bloom is lasting well. I would like all of them to be open at the same time. My Apple Blossom hasn't bloomed yet either. It is my favorite!

Cam do you have any bananas? A couple of the Lowe's I go to regularly have some Super Dwarf Cavendish on sale for $6.98. They aren't marked as bananas, but "patio" planters or something like that. Just wanted to let you know in case your sister can pick one up for you. A couple I looked at even had pups on them. :)

~J

[Willow87]

I already miss my Vitattum amaryllis blooms. The blooms lasted a good week and a half before they wilted. Wow $6.98! I have a couple of bananas right now. Sumatrana X Gran Nain and Basjoo. I got a Orinoco corm from Dean but it hasnt sprouted yet. The Lowes my sister works at didnt have any bananas but I did see some at another Lowes down the street. My mom told me I cant buy anymore plants so I will have to look next year lol

[Jananas Bananas]

OK! :) I just remembered you saying your sister worked there! Their regular bananas are just short of $30 bucks so I just wanted to let you know. I spend enough money there I should own stock in the company. :ha:

[Willow87]

wow $30!? I think my basjoo was that price and then it went on clearance and it was only $7 lol. I got my Orinoco from Home Depot for $22 but it died LOL. My sister gets mad if I go to Home Depot, so I told her that I would shop at Lowes

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I know what you mean JaNan...there are places I spend a fortune in also. :ha:


Oh thanks you guys, for your kind words...you're all very welcome. I like to copy the information from my original seed packets onto my little paper envelopes so you guys will know what to do and what to expect. Who wants to grow something they know nothing about! I like to know the height and width of the plant I'm growing so I know where to put it and I figured you guys would appreciate it as well. ;)


Glad you're happy. Keep in mind that when I only send three seeds of a certain variety, it's not because I'm cheap, it's because that's all I had. :ha: All you need is one plant though and then you can save more seeds from the growings.


Dean pm'ed me and I guess he didn't get my seeds yet either so don't feel badly Cam. I'm sure you guys will get them soon.


Oh and yes Cam, I think the 'litte blue' fruits look like christmas bulbs too. I saw your post. ;)


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[Willow87]

Sherry you know I'm patient, I have so much growing right now lol. This is the most things I've grown from seed. From past experiences I stayed away from seeds but some I cant believe how much success I'm having. I'll send you some of the sedum cuttings when I can and when it warms up there, even though I think they would be fine. I just love your pepper plants. I cant wait until mine produce fruit. Each one still has two leaves so I dont know when they will develop more. I checked my Fishtail palm seeds and found out they are producing roots. I was pushing the soil back because I was making sure they werent rotting and 3 seeds had roots. I just covered them back up and said sorry for disturbing you LOL.
My mom is still mad at me because when I was rushing to bring my cuttings inside from the rain, I brought a caterpillar indoors. I was taking a nap and I heard a scream and my mom woke me up yelling at me about a caterpillar on one of my plants lol. I still havent heard the end of it

[tbaleno]

Hey guys, you can watch the seeds Sherry sent me. I put the webcam to watch over them. The image updates every 10 minutes or so. Just thought you would be interested.

http://www.mysimplehomegarden.com/garden/mgarden/garden.jpg

Cam, Sorry you can't keep picking stuff up, it must be murder when you see something you really want and you have to hold back.

[Willow87]

Thats so cool Tom. I have seen quite a few plants that I want and they are all on clearance. But I was lucky enough to at least get the 2 sedum plants lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh yeah, I know how moms can be about stuff like that, Cam. My mom blames me if she sees a gnat in her place and says they came from my plants. She's moved now though so she can't blame me anymore.


Thanks, about my pepper plants. I'm glad you're enjoying them. They grow pretty quickly so don't worry, but if they're not growing much above soil, the roots below the soil are developing first. I even noticed buds tonight on that "Jigsaw" plant in my aero-garden!!! Wow that was fast.


I liked how you said these look like Christmas bulbs, Cam...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/DSC04428.jpg


I knew they reminded me of something and you hit the nail on the head. It's like a decorated xmas tree! :)


Here's my marble fruit tonight, turning yellow...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/DSC04434.jpg


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[Jananas Bananas]

Very cool Tom! What a great idea, I love that! I only saw what looks like a tool box and a battery case? Where do I need to look? ~J

[Willow87]

My mom keeps telling me where will I put all of my plants, but i made room last year so this year shouldnt be too difficult. Sherry I'm so envious of you, those are so pretty

[tbaleno]

The toolbox :P It is really a jiffy starting tray with 72 pods. Those are the circles.
The battery thing is actually the ballast for my 1000W MH lamp.

[Willow87]

Wow Tom 72 pods?!

[Jananas Bananas]

Oh Sherry do try to get a picture of the buds on the little JigSaw when you can! The Little Blue does look like it is decorated, it so pretty! Yes, those Marbles are so pretty changing colors. I wish you had more to look at though! It will pull through eventually - I have confidence in it! :)

I know you asked me about the larger one in the Hot Pepper thread Sherry. I just don't know. It just seems to big to me (the plant not the fruit). I still think it must be a cross. :)

[Jananas Bananas]

That is so weird, that Dean hasn't gotten his yet either! We don't live that far away from each other. I have a little podunk post office here and I am on a rural route. My town is only about 1200, but our city limit sign is right next to the Austin City limit sign.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

So great you've got many seeds planted, Tom! :08: Looks like you're sure enjoying them. :D


No need to be envious Cam...I will send all you guys the "little blue" variety as well. I just need to collect some seeds, which as you can see, won't be a problem.


Just give your pepper plants lots of sunlight and fertilizer Cam, and they'll be loaded with fruits before you even know it. If they're indoors, keep them showered from mites.


I'll send you "Aurora" and "Explosive Amber" later too, and if JaNan doesn't get around to it first, I'll send ya "Marble" as well. You'll have some very cool peppers to grow, by the time I'm through. ;)


Ok well if that mystery "jigsaw" plant is a cross JaNan...I love it!!! :goteam:


The fruits remind me of "purple tiger"...a gorgeous type I grew before.


I'm growing Blake's chilly chili too and it's got open blossoms on the plant right now. The fruits are super long and purple when they start out. Wait until you see! My "Black Pearl" plants are developing buds now too.


I have the first couple fruits on my "Jimmy Nardello" sweet pepper plant now as well. :D


No big deal about Dean not getting his seeds yet...I expected he wouldn't. It's just Easter that slowed things. Everyone will have their seeds in the end, so don't worry. ;)


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[Willow87]

I have read that Epsom salt is good to use for peppers and tomatoes. I was wondering if you used it when watering your pepper plants. I wonder if it helps with growth or just fruit production? I have all of my peppers outside in partial sun right now. Should I wait to fertilize them? Explosive Amber is another one I like

[Jananas Bananas]

I've got a Fish and a Black Pearl seed started in the AG, and also a Goji. As, soon as I make room I will have more up and going! :goteam:

I love this! It is so much fun!!! I am going to start the Cherry Peppers for sure and a Thumblina I think. I know you like guessing what we are starting first. :)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I've been using epsom salts on my plants for years now. It's magnesium. It can help with blossom drop on peppers and tomato plants. I even use it in my aero-garden's water basin.


Epsom salts also brings out the rich color of plants, and keeps them from looking dull. Don't over-do-it though with seedlings, Cam. ;)


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[Willow87]

Ok so I should only water with Epsom salts right now? No fertilizer?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

JaNan, sorry I didn't have too many Goji Berry seeds to spare...I'm waiting on a new order right now. The three seeds I sent you though, are very fresh and viable so I wouldn't be surprised if all 3 of them pop for you.


Goji Berry shrubs are incredibly appealing to pests, so be extra careful to keep them showered and clean of them. You are very lucky to get those ones from me, as only a select few ever have. ;) They're berry special :ha:


Cool you're growing a 'Fish' and a 'Black Pearl'. You're gonna love "Fish". Ever grown a pepper plant that has variegated fruits as well as leaves?! :eek:


So I just can't believe how many peppers that 'little blue' plant is setting! It's crazy but I love it. I am so excited about eating my first one..."little blue" is super nutricious and full of vitamins! I love the heat too. ;)


I have faith in the marble plant as well JaNan...I know it will pull though with lots of fruits in the end. There are a few new ones already.


How did you grow yours before...it was outside, correct?


I have a 400W MH lamp, Tom. :D It's in my bedroom. Wish I could have a 1000W system like you, but it would set my bed ablaze! :ha:


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

You can water with either a weak, diluted solution of fertilizer mix, very weak though, or you can water in some epsom salts. Epsom salts aren't really necessary right now but if you want you can apply 2 tablespoons of it, per 2 litres of water, until they're bigger.


Don't go killing your seedlings though Cam, by over-doing a good thing. When it comes to seedlings, less is better. ;)


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[Willow87]

Thanks Sherry. I have some liquid fertilizer that is called Hasta Gro. its 6-12-6. I may wait a little while to fertilize them just to be on the safe side lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I think that's a good idea Cam and I'd recommend it. Let me see shots of your pepper plants in a week or so and I'll let you know when to apply some nutrients. ;)


For now just give the lots of water and sunshine and they'll be great.


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[tbaleno]

I've always been under the assumption that the seed has all the nutrients a plant needs until it starts getting its true leaves. Can anyone verify this?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, the seedlings are good for about two weeks after germination occurs, before they need some nutrients, Tom. ;)


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[Willow87]

Ok I can definitely do that. One of my black pearl peppers fell over, luckily i picked it up but it did get damaged =(

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah well sh*t happens, right Cam?! :ha: No worries, just grow what you can and forget about the rest.


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[Willow87]

Thats true lol. I still have a few more that are unscathed lol

[Jananas Bananas]

Have any of you guys eaten or tried Miracle Fruit? I wonder if they are hard to grow from seed? Sherry, do you know much about them?

And Desert Rose, also. I have heard that those are tough from seed.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That's what I'm waiting on now JaNan...miracle fruit and goji berry seeds...among a few other special fruits seeds too. ;)


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[Jananas Bananas]

I'm trying Cherimoya seeds right now. I ate one for the first time a month ago and it was super delicious. I saved all the seeds and have been trying them one at a time, but haven't had any luck sprouting. Both in my seed starting domes and the AG. I am going to have to re-read starting them to see what I am doing wrong. Do you know Sherry about them?

[Willow87]

Seems like Miracle fruit has to have very acidic soil. I think i read that somewhere. I saw one plant for sale on an online nursery. It was $7 for a 4 inch pot i think. I could be wrong, Sherry help me out lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Nope, don't know about them, JaNan. Wonder why they're not coming up. Did you sow them fresh from the fruit?


Not sure Cam, but that price sounds about right.


I think I'm hitting the hay early tonight...I'm sleepy. I need a good night's rest and tomorrow I'm doing some more packing. Can't wait to get out of here!


G'night gang. See ya tomorrow. :waving:


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[Jananas Bananas]

Good Night Sherry!

[Willow87]

Good night Sherry. Have you eaten miracle fruit Janan?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good Morning!!! :waving:


How's everyone's Friday going, so far?


The sun is coming out here and it's looking like it might be beautiful day. All my plants are thriving, and I've got them all showered and cleaned recently. It's a big job each week, but someone's gotta do it. :ha:


I was gonna take a shot or two this morning. I'm sending my camera back on Sunday or Monday, whenever UPS can pick it up from me. I bet it will only be a couple weeks I'll be without one, so don't worry gang. ;)


I've never eaten a miracle fruit before but looking forward to trying them. Not sure how long the plant will take to produce fruit when it's grown from seed. Guess I'll find out...


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[Willow87]

Good Morning Sherry. I mowed my lawn today and foliar fed my plants. I'm covered in mosquito bites though lol. I hate those things, they are already bad, especially since it rained. I even have bites on my scalp, they made it through my little hair lol.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

You should really wear some protection like "OFF" or something, Cam. You don't wanna contract west nile virus from those disgusting things!


Great you got some stuff done. I just have one more plant to feed and then everything's done. Now it's just packing, which I intend to do this afternoon a little bit. If I keep at it everyday, I can get it all done in no time.


I sure miss my mom being gone. :( I can't wait to move near her again. We're close and spend lots of time together, so it sucks being further away for awhile. I'm going to try to get a place right in her building though...which means I'll have either a groundfloor apartment with gardens, or a huge enormous balcony to grow stuff on in containers. It a terrific place for gardening.


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[Willow87]

I have some OFF but I hate spraying it on me because the smell stays on me all day. I have some with no fragrance but I have to look for it LOL. My yard has always had lots of mosquitoes. I sprayed three times last year and it only helped for a little while. Plus I'm a mosquito magnet. I sat outside with a friend by some citronella candles and they didnt bother him at all, they just bit me.
I'm happy that your mom moved from that place but its sad that you cant be close to her now. So the balconies are large? That would be so nice. When I lived in an apartment the patios and the balconies were small but the groundfloor patios were large enough for me to put several houseplants in and build a mini flowerbed.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

These balconies aren't just large...they're HUGE!!! The run the entire length of the apartment. :eek: I'll even be able to enjoy hanging baskets too. Plus there's a pool they said I could put plants around. There's three elderly ladies that do the gardening for the building there, so the place is really nice, with potted plants and gardens everywhere.


Sucks about the mesquitoes really taking a liking to you, Cam. All the more reason to get that unscented OFF so they don't bother you. Plus the itchy bites must really be horrible. :(


I'm hungry. Gonna have some greek salad with feta cheese for lunch, with a Portuguese bun...


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[Willow87]

Thats amazing, I've never seen an apartment balcony that huge. Its neat that they will let you garden around the building. Sounds like a really nice place.
Both me and my mom attract mosquitoes. Dean said that I should eat more garlic and that should repel them for the most part. Alot of the bites are painful and last a for a couple of days. I remember Zac came over to my house and we were talking outside and when he got home he emailed me and said how bad the mosquitoes are in my yard and how they leave nasty bumps.

I'm eating some Jalapeno carrots that my mom made yesterday. I dont even like carrots and these are really good. Its a mix of sweet and spicy.

[Willow87]

I got the seeds today Sherry! I'm going to start planting now

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I didn't know that you and Zac were friends! Him and I have traded lots and my Orinoco banana plant came from him.


So cool that you got the seeds finally Cam! Hope Dean gets his today too. I think his garlic suggestion is great, and garlic is also really good for you. If you've got any girls around though...be sure to brush your teeth. :ha:


What are you gonna sow today, Cam?


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[Willow87]

Yes Zac lives in the neighborhood that I use to live in. He isnt that far from me, and I've done a couple of trades with him. He is very nice. I havent heard from him in a while though.
I definitely love garlic, i want to try roasting some in the oven, I like eating it raw too lol.
I just got in and I have everything planted and labeled. Thanks so much Sherry i really appreciate this. I saw that you gave me the variegated pepper, I really look forward to that and the Jerusalem Cherry I put poisonous on the the label, so I will know. The black Pearl peppers that were damaged are standing up.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yes, I think Zac is just great. Miss him these days, but he could be busy studying for exams.


So I got some packing done this afternoon and tomorrow I'll go at it some more.


Trina, I intend on mailing your seeds off by Sunday night. ;) Let me know if you want anything else, other than the list I have.


So I was trying to get a shot or two but they're coming out too blurry. I'm gonna try to get a shot of my dinner...making pork loin shish kabobs with garden salad on the side. It sucks my mom's not here to have it with me though. :(


So what are everyone's plans this weekend?


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[Willow87]

Its good that you got some packing done. When the battery to my electric weed eater finishes charging I have to finish the yard. Your dinner sounds so yummy, save me some LOL

[The Hollyberry Lady]

No problem Cam...if you have to go get some work done. I understand.


Yes, I hope dinner turns out as well as I plan. Might make some garlic bread to go with it.


Still trying to get a few shots while I make the salad. Be back soon...


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[Willow87]

I love garlic bread, its been a while since I've eaten some. I had a good salad earlier in the week, with sunflower seeds in it

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Mmmmmm, I love nuts in my salad...and cereal too! :D


I took a shot of my dinner tonight and posted it in the dinner thread, if you wanna see Cam. I actually had two kabob's but there's only one showing in the shot. Boy am I full. No room for the garlic bread...or dessert! :ha:


So yeah, I was thinking about taking a few more shots for the aero-garden thread, if I can get them right...


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[Willow87]

Wow Sherry that looks so good! I had a hamburger for dinner but I wish i had one of those kabobs instead, and that salad looks so yummy! I was looking through the dinner thread and I saw so much yummy food. Maybe when I have peppers I'll make some stuffed peppers.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks Cam! They were so good. Wish we could share the food we post. That JaNan's a heck of a cook! ;)


In fact, if she were my neighbor, I'd be finding a whole whack of excuses to knock on her door at dinnertime! :ha:


If I had any ripened hot peppers, they would have been on the kabobs too. Soon I'll have lots of them.


I love stuffed peppers, Cam. :goteam:


If you make them, be sure to take pics. I make mine differently than most people do. One day I'll show shots and give out my own personal recipe. :D


I'm still waiting on some pepper seeds, but they didn't come yet. I was going to post in my new thread called "what new seeds did you get". Maybe next week.


Not sure how much longer I'll be with you guys. Going out with a friend for a bit but hopefully be back later. Where's JaNan these days?


Not sure just yet when I'm leaving but if I sign off abruptly, you'll know why. :waving:


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[MissStress]

Thanks Sherry! I totaly look forward to playing in the dirt! :) How do you think cuttings would fair in the mail? I am not sure what I am looking for.. was just wondering about that...

Plans for the weekend include, packing, cleaning, new owners are coming for final walk-thru and we're seeing off the Monster-In-Law tomorrow. So much to do!!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I've had success with cuttings that came as far away as Turkey and they thrived for me! :eek:


A couple years ago I was mailing sprouted seedlings to the US and they made it to everyone alive and well!


Sending cuttings and seedlings in Canada is too easy. ;)


So I hope the move goes well and you and your husband arrive safely in British Columbia. Are you moving to Vancouver, Trina?


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[Willow87]

I was playing a computer game with my mom a minute ago. We both love the hidden object games. Janan's food did look very good. I've never made stuffed peppers before but i really want to try. A friend of my mom's made some stuffed jalapenos

[The Hollyberry Lady]

How cool is this...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/DSC04458.jpg


It's chocolate mint. See the chocolate color on the back of the leaves?! :eek:


I'm drying a bit for tea.


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[Willow87]

That is so neat Sherry. I want to try growing mints again. At my old house, i had several lemon mints. They grew everywhere. I was giving away big zip lock bags of mints

[The Hollyberry Lady]

JaNan's got me completely obssessed with chocolate mint and when I saw it, I just had to get it. The color on such a young plant was really impressive.


I noticed this morning as the shoot is drying more, the back of the leaves are becoming bright purple...just like lemon balm does. Here's what I mean...


This is how my lemon balm dries, with a purple hue on the back of the leaves:


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/075.jpg


The mint is drying much the same way and the chocolate color on the back of the leaves is now turning purple. How totally cool and appetizing, eh?


If herb leaves turn black when they're drying, they're good for the garbage! The key to drying them properly, is to make the bundles small so lots of air can circulate. Keep them in an airy spot, but not windy. Shade is best when they are drying. I dry mine inside in shade, but near an open window. I'll show the chocolate mint shoot when it's dried.


Did you guys see my "Table" tomatoes this morning?


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/DSC04461.jpg


Omg I can't wait for them to ripen! :goteam:


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[Willow87]

Those tomatoes look so good. I've never dried mints before. Its sad, i had a yard filled with mint plants and not once did I use them to make tea lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm gonna save lots of seeds from the "Table" tomatoes. I gave so many away last year that I desperately need to replenish my supplies. Doesn't look like that's gonna be a problem though. :ha:


The thing I love most about the "Table" variety is that it's perfect for indoor window growing, and it doesn't even require a whole lot of sunlight! Even 1-2 hours of sun a day, will be sufficient for this plant! :eek: It thrives in bright light and it doesn't like a lot of fertilizer, unlike other tomato varieties. It only grows 10" to a foot tall...or even less sometimes. I keep mine in a 6" pot because it packs on a much higher yield when it's rootbound.


It's classified as a cherry tomato plant but some of the fruits are the size of a golfball! They're very tasty too and rich in flavor. I can share seeds later when I collect and dry some.


Too bad you didn't make tea from your fresh mint, Cam! It's out of this world. If you ever have bad heartburn, drinking a cup of mint tea, will cure it. It's just delicious. Zac sent me some chocolate mint tea leaves that he bought and when I opened up the tin, the scent was incredible! I still have some left and the tea from it is just delicious. I can't wait to try some with my own freshly dried leaves...yummy!


Hope you guys have a great Saturday. I'm going out soon, but not sure exactly when. It's a gorgeous spring day out there and the sun is shining brightly.


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[Willow87]

Wow a tomato plant that doesnt need much light, thats amazing. The little Micro Tom tomatoes you sent me are starting to grow. They have their first true leaves, I cant wait to try one of the little tomatoes. I may grow it indoors once it gets bigger to protect it from the pests. Yes it is a shame. I brought a few plants from my old garden but they all died eventually. I'll probably try again next year since I want to grow more edible food.
So far my Saturday is a typical Saturday, though it is nice outside. I hope you enjoy your day Sherry

[cherokee_greg]

Those tomatoes look interesting. If I ever find them im going to try them for sure. Enjoy the day get some sun Were having a cool down today its going from the 90's to the 80's today.:banana-computer::banana-computer:Take care


I'm gonna save lots of seeds from the "Table" tomatoes. I gave so many away last year that I desperately need to replenish my supplies. Doesn't look like that's gonna be a problem though. :ha:


The thing I love most about the "Table" variety is that it's perfect for indoor window growing, and it doesn't even require a whole lot of sunlight! Even 1-2 hours of sun a day, will be sufficient for this plant! :eek: It thrives in bright light and it doesn't like a lot of fertilizer, unlike other tomato varieties. It only grows 10" to a foot tall...or even less sometimes. I keep mine in a 6" pot because it packs on a much higher yield when it's rootbound.


It's classified as a cherry tomato plant but some of the fruits are the size of a golfball! They're very tasty too and rich in flavor. I can share seeds later when I collect and dry some.


Too bad you didn't make tea from your fresh mint, Cam! It's out of this world. If you ever have bad heartburn, drinking a cup of mint tea, will cure it. It's just delicious. Zac sent me some chocolate mint tea leaves that he bought and when I opened up the tin, the scent was incredible! I still have some left and the tea from it is just delicious. I can't wait to try some with my own freshly dried leaves...yummy!


Hope you guys have a great Saturday. I'm going out soon, but not sure exactly when. It's a gorgeous spring day out there and the sun is shining brightly.


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[cherokee_greg]

Wow a tomato plant that doesnt need much light, thats amazing. The little Micro Tom tomatoes you sent me are starting to grow. They have their first true leaves, I cant wait to try one of the little tomatoes. I may grow it indoors once it gets bigger to protect it from the pests. Yes it is a shame. I brought a few plants from my old garden but they all died eventually. I'll probably try again next year since I want to grow more edible food.
So far my Saturday is a typical Saturday, though it is nice outside. I hope you enjoy your day Sherry

check out these little guys
Small Fruited Tomatoes (http://www.tomatogrowers.com/small.htm)

[Willow87]

Thanks for the link Greg. I like the mini tomato plants. The sweet pea currents look so neat

[cherokee_greg]

Thanks for the link Greg. I like the mini tomato plants. The sweet pea currents look so neat
there so cool im happy I dont live close to Sherry I think she would make my plant hoarding addiction even worse than what it is LOL :08:

[Willow87]

I know LOL. She already has me addicted to pepper plants lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Greg, I can easily share some of my "Table" tomato seeds with you too. ;)


In fact, I'm a little ashamed of myself that I didn't ask you earlier to please check out the "Seed Traders Thread" and have a browse through my seed collection. Pick out at least 10 choices Greg, and I'll be sure to get them off to you asap. :D


I don't like to grow mint directly in the garden Cam, because it's extremely invasive and can take over a whole entire area in no time flat! :eek: I only like it in pots, where I can control it.


If it's grown in pots, mint can be a wonderful thing...in the garden though, it's a nightmare! :ha:


I hope to let some of my chocolate mint produce flowers, so I can collect some seeds from it and share them.


Yup Greg, if you lived near me, you'd be given plants on a daily basis! :ha: Too funny that I've addicted Cam to peppers! You ain't seen nothing yet! :08:


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[cherokee_greg]

I know LOL. She already has me addicted to pepper plants lol

know what ya mean I see all this stuff she posts than my mind starts going than I have to research it than thats it I have to have it. I have to stop myself some times

[Willow87]

LOL Im the same way. I remember starting with a couple of baby mint plants and then I had them all over my yard. I dont even know were they came from but I just replanted them and soon I had them all over my yard lol. When I got the seeds from you yesterday I was reading off all the seeds you sent me and my mom said she really loves peppers lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm so glad that you and your mom love the pepper seeds Cam...that's music to my ears. :D


You're gonna have lots of beautiful pepper fruits to harvest this season!


Too funny that you google stuff and have to have it, Greg! I didn't know I was this inspiring to people. That's kind of nice. :)


Hope you saw my post Greg about picking yourself out some of my seeds, and I'll send them to you. :2722:


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[Willow87]

Even my sister told me she cant wait to bring some of the peppers to work for lunch. My mom went by my pepper sprouts and told them to hurry up and grow more LOL. Its so nice to grow things from seed.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, growing things from seed is just the best. :) You'll notice the plants are way more vigorous than rootbound nursery plants. You'll be very impressed.


Wonder where JaNan's been these days.


I gotta go soon, so I hope you guys all have a great day. Chat soon...


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[Willow87]

I also have a new appreciation now since I'm growing plants from seed. I cant wait for the end result. I dont know where Janan has been. I hope she is alright

[MissStress]

I've had success with cuttings that came as far away as Turkey and they thrived for me! :eek:


A couple years ago I was mailing sprouted seedlings to the US and they made it to everyone alive and well!


Sending cuttings and seedlings in Canada is too easy. ;)


So I hope the move goes well and you and your husband arrive safely in British Columbia. Are you moving to Vancouver, Trina?


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Sound promising! ;)

Close.. We're moving back to Vancouver Island.
vancouver island - Google Maps (http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=vancouver%20island&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

So happy that you're enjoying growing from seed, Cam! :goteam:


You will notice the quality of your seed-grown plants, as opposed to nursery plants that are more about quantity. Looking foward to seeing your stuff grow this season. So what are all the pepper plants you're growing this summer?


So cool Trina, that you're moving to Vancouver Island. I have family out in B.C. and spent an entire summer there once. It sure is beautiful. So glad you're moving somewhere you can actually grow something! :ha: I bet you are too. ;)


So I was just about to post a shot in the hot pepper thread but thought I'd say 'hi'. How's everyone tonight? Yes, I hope JaNan is ok too, Cam. She seems to have disappeared! :(


So I'll be returning my camera on Monday morning...just to let you guys know. I can use my webcam though, so don't panic.


Hanging out tonight for a bit but might be going out again later...not sure yet.


Oh and Cam, I'm glad to hear your Black Pearl seedlings are standing up again and they're ok. They'll be so great, you won't believe. Keep them in full sun and you can't go wrong. :)


Chat soon...


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[Willow87]

Well Sherry I'm growing the Black Pearl, red and yellow cayenne, bird pepper, fish pepper, Hungarian sweet banana pepper, the Masquerade and the Firecracker peppers. So that's a lot lol. I have all of my plants in a mostly sunny area on my porch. Some of the peppers are about an inch tall. I had to water them today because its been windy and dry.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wow Cam...you're growing some cool peppers!!! I'm so glad you are growing "Masquerade"!!! :goteam:


There are no words for that one, except...AWESOME! :08:


You'll absolutely love the Fire Cracker too. I'll be sending you some others later so you can start a few in mid-summer to bring indoors for a Fall and Winter harvest! :D


Can't wait for your pepper plants to really take off for you. They don't take long.


I was noticing my 4 "Explosive Amber" seedlings tonight and how black they are becoming. Kind of blurry but check 'em out...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/DSC04469.jpg


Check out these two sites about those very cool Aloe plants....


Aloe polyphylla | The Gem of the Drakensberg | Aloe Santa Cruz | Aloe Plants (http://www.ecotree.net/spiral_aloes.shtml)


Succulents in flower, Aloe polyphylla (http://www.viridis.net/cactus/aloe_poly.html)


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[Willow87]

Yes it is quite a few peppers lol. I would be happy to grow more types. I'll just have to make room for them in winter lol. I dont want another repeat of last year. I like the explosive Amber alot. Its so different

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, that 'explosive amber' one is way cool. Everyone loves it and wants it. One little dwarf plant packs on quite an impressive crop so I'll soon have tons of seeds again. I shared so many of them that my suppy just got low, so I'm growing lots more this season.


Guess I'll be signing off again shortly. Have company coming over soon...


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[Willow87]

Ok take care Sherry. I'm going to go watch a movie =)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! :birthdaynana:


How's everyone doing tonight? :waving:


Seems pretty quiet these days...


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry! Happy Mother's Day! I hope your mom had a wonderful one. I cooked breakfast and dinner for my mom

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah we went for lunch and then shopping for some new garden pots and soil...for my mom's balcony. It was a beautiful day.


I think I figured out why my marble pepper plant wasn't setting as many fruits as it should have been, JaNan...if you ever return to us. :waving:


Time will tell but I think I've solved the mystery. I'll let you know when you come back...


Not sure how late I'll be up until tonight because I'm not tired yet. I was just going to check out some of my dried chocolate mint and see how it's doing. The orange mint cuttings have already rooted!


I did some researching about orange mint and it said it smells like Earl Grey tea and orange Bergamot. That is what it smells like, and now that I know what it is, I like it. I love Earl Grey tea.


Mint cuttings root super fast. I'm gonna root the tips of my orange cuttings for Greg because he's gonna share his apple mint with me. :D


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[Willow87]

Thats so nice that you did that for your mom. I've never rooted mints from cuttings before. I want to dig up some bee balm a friend is trying to get rid of. I wonder if i could take cuttings just in case the plants dont make it?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yup, you sure can take cuttings...and they'll root easily too, Cam. ;)


Mint is just awesome...when it's in pots. :ha:


I'm a huge tea drinker, so that's why I like it so much. If you like the smell of Earl Grey tea and orange bergamot, you'll like the 'orange mint'. It's really growing on me (no pun intended :ha:) now that the scent has been indentified.


Wow, that little chocolate mint shoot is completely dried and the smell is even more intense! I gotta taste some in a minute. I think I'm in love with this plant. it's growing so nicely in my window and I bought a cute chocolate colored pot for it.The scent is just so rich and chocolately. :D


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