Insomnia Thread...

[Willow87]

I like storms too but I'm terrified of lightning and thunder lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

When I was little, this girl I knew had a bad accident in her family...her father was struck and killed by lightening, out in a field! :eek: It was terrible.


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[Willow87]

Thats terrible. That's what scares me. I was taking my dogs outside during a thunderstorm and a bolt of lightening struck so close, i could actually feel the static in the air. I'm also scared of the wind during a thunderstorm, I guess I'm a big chicken lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm scared too but like watching it at a far & safe distance. I've felt winds so strong before that I was nearly lifted off my feet, so I understand your fear of that too!

I know big strong winds will soon be here when March and spring hit. Yippeeeeee...tomorrow is March! :goteam: Spring is coming!


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[Willow87]

Same here or i like watching storms on t.v. lol. Its getting closer to severe weather season here, especially April and May.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yup...lots of rain and thunder & lightening! :08:


So I'm entertaining thoughts of transplanting a plant of mine tonight...it's just a houseplant but I think it could use a bigger pot now. Also, I might sow one or two more seeds even though I know I shouldn't...I can't seem to help myself.


I've been real busy packing...it's a lot of work. I'm doing a little bit each day so I can get it done over time and not all at once. I have a lot of stuff I'm throwing out right now because why pack clutter I don't want anyway.


I sowed a couple more strawberry seeds in my aero-garden because the others didn't pop yet and I got worried they were too old. I sowed some fresh woodland strawberry seeds, a type of Alpine, so they should come up within the week if the others don't...let's hope.


JaNan, when you're around, please let us know how your stuff is doing in the aero-garden thread...


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[Willow87]

Wow Sherry, you have been busy LOL. I would love to grow some strawberries, the ones in the store are so gross and flavorless

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh I know and half of them are white! :eek: Disgusting! If you do come across a berry you like though in summer...be sure to save the seeds. ;)


I have a special everbearing type called "Temptation" that's perfect for a hanging basket. The fruits are delicious and the plant has few runners. It produces berries until frost!


Too bad I couldn't grow it in my aero-garden but it's a trailing type better meant for a hanging basket...or strawberry pot.


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[Willow87]

I know. i have to check everytime to see if there is any mold at the bottom. all it takes is one moldy strawberry LOL. When i get more room I'm going to try and grow some strawberries, or any kind of berry.

[Blake09]

Houston, we have a problem...


http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/Game%20cam/001.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/Game%20cam/014.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/Game%20cam/016.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/Game%20cam/013.jpg

(See dates and time in the bottem of picture)

Houston, deer have been in the lunar garden for several days in a row now.






Hows everyone doin'? I havent been around latley, alot at catch up work to do on the fourms. :)





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[The Hollyberry Lady]

I want to grow more kinds too, Cam. :goteam:


I have a type of perennial fruiting bush I'm growing called "Goji Berry"...ever heard of it? The berries are extremely healthy and tasty too. I had seeds but I ordered some plants from a nursery in Quebec as well. The guy was so nice, he even sent me two extra free shrubs! :D


I want to grow some blackberries & raspberries...blueberries too!


Hey Blake! :waving: That sucks! Are they eating everything in sight?! :eek:


Nice to "see" you! ;)


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[Willow87]

Hi Blake, are they doing any damage to your garden? They look so cute

[Willow87]

Oh I've heard of Goji berries, though I dont know much about them. I'm hoping my blackberry starts growing

[Blake09]

Thanks, :)


No damage right now, they are just eating the grass. I have peas, carrot, basil, and a few other Herb seeds planted (they should pop between mar 2-8). The only damage that they are doing is walking in it and pushing some of the seeds deeper. :rolleyes: See the fense posts, that was last years deer fence.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good there's no damage, Blake! ;)


Good luck with your blackberries, Cam? Did you collect the seeds?


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[Willow87]

Well hopefully Blake they wont damage anything once your plants start popping up. I got a thornless blackberry plant from Lowes, i guess its still trying to develop roots

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I've now got a 2nd flower developing on my prickly pear cutting from JaNan!


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02377.jpg


That Easter/Spring cactus is growing great as well. The new growth looks reddish...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02379.jpg


Here too today, is my Texas Mountain Laurel from JaNan...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02378.jpg


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[Willow87]

Wow congratulations Sherry! you are doing a wonderful job!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks, Cam. ;)


Remember too that I'm willing to share the Easter cactus with you guys as well. I can't wait to get a peek at the flowers this spring. Spring cacti are so special and pretty.


I am in the process of getting some seeds together for JaNan and you, Cam. Don't give up on me yet. I didn't intend to be dealing with everything I am this winter and haven't been as on top of things as I normally am. Spring is approaching fast and I can soon mail plants and cuttings also.


Looking forward to seeing fruit on that prickly pear cutting. Too amazing that the 1st bud dropped and another one is now growing! :eek:


That organic water-soluble DNF formula for seedlings and cuttings really works great!


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[Willow87]

Thanks Sherry. I still have your seeds too that ill need to give you. Im getting some plumeria seedlings and an orchid cactus also from a friend

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sounds so fun...getting cool stuff from a pal. :D


Plumerias are fun to grow! :goteam:


I was posting in a new thread about the fertilizer I use...it's organic and water-soluble. ;)


I just put Henry to bed too. He's a little late tucking in tonight but he cried to stay up later, so I let him. He had his favorite treat before bed...a peanut in the shell.


I am now drumming up ideas of more seeds to sow. :ha: Someone please stop me! :eek:


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry and everyone! I wanted to show some pictures of my flowering plants. The first is the amaryllis, next is a peach bloom, and the last is the magnolia bloom getting bigger. I cant wait to smell it.

[Jananas Bananas]

Hi Gang!

Went to an ice hockey game last night. I had never been before and I really had a LOT of fun. It was very exciting. We were sitting right by the protective glass and many times those guys got into it right in front of us. And no that isn't Justin Beiber sitting in front of me! :ha:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/IMG_20110301_2158582.jpg

shot of the flags
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/IMG_20110301_2157542.jpg

~JaNan

[Blake09]

Nice pics Janan! :)


Because its been soo warm for over a week now(knock on wood), I thought that I would half uncover my bananas. Its been killing me to know how they did. Turnes out both had a full p-stem and my basjoo was trying to push out a 2nd leaf!

Basjoo:
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/My%20Plants/banana%20%202011/001.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/My%20Plants/banana%20%202011/003.jpg

IC Blue java

(on the left barrel)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/My%20Plants/banana%20%202011/003.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/My%20Plants/banana%20%202011/004.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/My%20Plants/banana%20%202011/002.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/My%20Plants/banana%20%202011/006.jpg

I cut it back a little to see if it was still alive...

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/My%20Plants/banana%20%202011/007.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/My%20Plants/banana%20%202011/009.jpg

and I cut away some of the rotted outside..
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/My%20Plants/banana%20%202011/012.jpg

I am hoping for a bloom on my IC this year, the p-stem is over 5ft tall.


Oh and ya notice the same land scape in the background as my game cam? :08: The game cam is over on the edge of the greenhouse.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/Game%20cam/017.jpg

Nothing new on the game cam so far, the deer have stayed away. :bananas_b


Oh, one last thing some of my peas are sprouting! :goteam:






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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hi everyone! :03:


Nice pics of your blooms...and about to be blooms, Cameron! Love your room full of plants. The Amaryllis is gorgeous! Totally cheerful and beautiful.


Blake, thanks for posting and popping in. Good luck with all your banana plants. Things are looking pretty good. ;)


JaNan, looks like you had fun at the hockey game. I've been to many of them because it's no secret that Canadians love hockey. :08:


So I've been busy packing today and getting things organized. The weather is still yucky but bearable. Hope it's sunny tomorrow.


JaNan...someone commented that my prickly pear cutting could just be growing another "segment" and not a bloom at all! :eek:


Is this true? I figure it's your plant, so you'll know. What do you think?


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02377.jpg


Let me know when you see this...


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[Jananas Bananas]

G' Morning Gang!

Sherry it may be a new branch - I have never noticed them looking like an octopus before. I went out and looked at mine and none of them have any new growth yet. I have three different kinds. As soon as I get some new growth showing I will be sure and take pictures for you. I even tried to google it and didn't get a definitive answer. So, I guess it is a wait and see. :) It looks happy and healthy (mine are all outside)!

The color on that Spring Cactus is very pretty. I did not know that they had color like that. The little Texas Mountain Laurel looks so cute! Working on AeroGarden pictures now.

That is a Canadian team we were playing (and they won)!

Great pictures Blake! It looks like they did really well in their barrels! I love deer, they are such beautiful graceful animals. Though I guess not very wanted in a garden. DH would be out there trying to get dinner!

Cam your flowering pictures are beautiful. Does Jane smell like the Southern Magnolia? I love the scent that they have. ~J

[drew leonard]

Definitely looks like a leaf. The flowers do more of that tubular swell; like the bell on a Trombone.

Drew

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Here's how it looks today...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02399.jpg


Are you sure it's a leaf because why doesn't the other one look like this? What are those weird spikes?


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02400.jpg


Whatever it is, it's swelling and getting bigger, so we shall soon see...


Hope everyone's having a great Thursday. I was out for a sunshiney walk earlier but now the sun's peeking behind some clouds. :(


I'm just back and forth showering some plants and taking some pictures...


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[drew leonard]

those little "hair" like things will eventually be the small tufts of tiny spines that you can barely see and pull out of your skin. as this little guy grows in the picture here, they will end up about 1-2'' from each other on the new leaf segment.

drew

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Is that ever cool!


Well who in the hell told me it was a flower in the first place...JaNan?! :ha: Wasn't it you?! LoL. I thought it was too. It sure looks like one.


Even Richard thought it was! :ha:


Well then I wonder what the flowers will actually look like. It'll be cool to see some later. Thanks Drew for correcting all of us dumb arses! :goteam:


Too funny how I've been all over the site telling people it's a flower! :0517: OMG!


So I hope you guys are having a good Friday. :03:


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[Jananas Bananas]

Yes, it was me. That's truly what I thought it was. You have that kind of luck too, it fit!:ha:

Oh and I finally found a google picture that will help!

cactus new growth | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/d70w7/4581770751/in/photostream/)

Cactus about to bloom | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/d70w7/4582400814/in/photostream/)

My little mint is finally visible this morning. Will post a quick picture in the AG thread! ~J

[Willow87]

Hi Sherry, Janan and everyone.

How is everyone today? I wanted to show the progress of the magnolia bloom
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40572&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40572)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40571&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40571)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40570&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40570)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Don't feel bad JaNan...we all thought it was! It sure looks like one.


Those pictures are spectacular and I never knew they were such pretty and unique plants. They look blue-ish to me...are they?


Wow, Cameron! :waving: Those are really great pics of your bloom. How pretty! Thanks for sharing with us.


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[Willow87]

Thanks Sherry, hopefully when it opens up fully, it will have a stronger scent, plus its windy outside

[Jananas Bananas]

Cameron that color is so beautiful!!!! I love it! :goteam:

The older pads are bluish, greenish, grayish. New growth is very green. The new growth is what the nopales are made from. The flowers are very thin and delicate - like a very thin crepe paper. ~J

[Willow87]

Thanks Janan! It didnt bloom last year so I'm excited about it blooming this year. It still has 2 other blooms that havent opened up yet. I love the deciduous magnolias, though I wouldnt mind growing a southern magnolia one day.

[drew leonard]

Sherry the flowers are a beautiful yellowwith many petals. After the flower falls off, the fruit underneath turns a scarlet reddish purple by the fall of the year here in zone 7-b

[drew leonard]

guess i should have looked at the previous post by JaNan! I guess the flowers can be this red color to. they arereally cool flowers though.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wow, they sound kinda beautiful Drew...are the fruits real tasty?


I can't wait to watch it grow. I give it blooming fertilizer so I wouldn't be surprised if it really did put out a flower before long. When is their normal bloom period?


Very cool JaNan, that you were kind enough to share something so special with me. You guys have got me into all sorts of different things and I sure love the stuff I'm growing now.


I'm about to post a shot in the pepper-a-holic thread...


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[Jananas Bananas]

:ha: You are funny Drew!

From those links it looks like the blooms will follow soon after the new growth.

The fruit is called a tuna and it has a lot of seeds in it and tastes a lot like dragon fruit to me. Both nopales and tuna are very healthy. ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Do they grow best in the garden or in a pot?


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[drew leonard]

They are quite heavy after 5-6 segments are full size with the Tunas, in a watered pot!

You could grow them in the garden and then cut them back and bring them inside for the winter!

[Jananas Bananas]

Well mine are outside, they can get quite large. But you will be able to contain them in a pot easily. You can always eat the young pads and the fruit. The pads when cooked and with butter and salt taste like green beans, I think they are delicious. You can actually buy them here already cleaned and cooked in jars in the Mexican food isle at the grocery stores, and sometimes just the fresh pads in produce. ~J

[Blake09]

Beautiful pictures Cameron! :)

[Willow87]

Thanks Blake, I actually got to smell the fragrance after the wind died down.

[drew leonard]

I have one of those exact same color magnolias cam; when it blooms will send a picture.

Good morning "my neighbors". 6:30 and a cup of joe!

[Willow87]

How big is your magnolia tree? Mine is slowly growing. Its probaby 4-5 feet tall. I wish it would produce more blooms

[Jananas Bananas]

G'Morning Gang! :ha: Early Birds get the worms. :ha: Drew and Cameron, you are sure up early this morning. What's the plans for today? I'm going to an estate auction later this morning. It will be fun, I always enjoy those. ~J

[drew leonard]

mine is about 9-10 feet tall and 6' wide.

should bloom in a week or so!

[drew leonard]

Maybe not enough sun Cam?

Estate sales are cooool! Maybe they will have some plants JaNan?

[Jananas Bananas]

Maybe! I love going to them they are always such a surprise. Something for everyone. DH looks at the manly man stuff and I go look at the girly girl stuff! :ha: ~J

[Willow87]

Wow Janan, you are so lucky. I love going to estate sales and garage sales. Drew, with my magnolia i have it in a mostly sunny for most of the year until it gets hot, then I move it to partial shade. I fertilized it alot last year so I dont know why. Its also in a giant container so that may also be a reason

[drew leonard]

Cam,

High Nitrogen Ferts? If so; could be the reason maybe! Check the P.H. also. Should be around 6

[Willow87]

Well the fertilizer I used was high in phosphates. Then I added some of my potassium fertilizer that i used for my bananas. I think the pH neutral to slightly alkaline because the water here is slightly alkaline

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I bet the blooms smell amazing, Cam & Drew!!! :goteam:


I have a perfume of magnolia and it's beautiful smelling.


Hope you guys are having a good Saturday. ;)


JaNan, be sure to tell us about your auction sale and let us know what you picked up...


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[Willow87]

It does have a wonderful and unique smell. Tonight its going to freeze so the blooms may die =( i would cover it with a sheet but the flowers are on the edge of the plant so the sheet would probably crush them

[The Hollyberry Lady]

A lot of perfumes are made from magnolia. It's so nice that you have your own little tree, Cam! ;)


It's in a pot right now, or in the ground?


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[Willow87]

I want to grow a southern magnolia when I can. I've had it in a container for 3 years. Its a slow grower so it makes a perfect container plant. But sometimes I wonder if it would grow fast and do better if I planted it?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I believe nearly everything grows better in the ground but I don't know much about magnolia tree growing. Make sure it's hardy to your zone of course, and then plant it out in spring. It'll just love it! :D


Here's a couple funny shots I just took of Henry...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02431.jpg


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02435.jpg


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[Willow87]

The main issue with this magnolia and most deciduous magnolias is the heat here. Mine ends up losing all of its leaves no matter the amount of water I give it. It gets scorched in mid summer and by September its naked lol. I put it in partial shade during mid to late summer. The southern magnolia is the more common choice grown here. Though it needs alot of organic and rich soil. Henry looks so cute! He is posing for the camera lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

He really is a poser! :D


It sounds like that type isn't the best suited to your conditions, Cam. I'd plant it in a full-shade position, or keep it in a pot. How cool anyway, to have a magnolia tree in a container!


You've kept it alive this long and it's now blooming...so you're doing something right. :goteam: I'd leave it as is...until you get the other one you want.


Then you can sell that one on eBay. ;)


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[Willow87]

My birds are kind of scared of the camera lol.
Its strange because they sell them alot around here, so I always thought magnolias liked any type of weather as long as it wasnt too cold, but I was wrong lol. I'll definitely keep it in a container because I dont know how long i will be in this house, and I dont want to have to dig it up, so I'll keep it to a manageable size. Its so big I dont know if I could sell it on ebay LOL. Its about 5 feet tall right now and bushy.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I can't seem to recall if you showed us the whole tree Cam, but I'd like to see it sometime when you feel like it. It's just really cool that you have one of those. I admit I'm kind of jealous. :ha:


I bet it could remain in a pot for a long time to come...but you may choose to transplant it into something bigger in spring...although I'd research first and see if they mind transplanting because some trees don't take too kindly to it.


Henry isn't shy at all now, but he once was. He's now more like me though, and has gotten over it. He now says "that's not very nice"! I've said it to him when he's tried to peck at Buttons, my mom's bunny, or if he's in a mood and he juts his beak towards me threateningly. I didn't realize he'd picked up on it though and one morning he blurted it out, much to my surprise! He says things I don't even know he's learned, or picked up on! What a bird he is.


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[Willow87]

Ill post a picture of it tomorrow morning. It has a quite a few tiny leaves on it. The container is really big. I tried to get some seeds off of it the first year but the cones never produced anything. I may even try rooting some cuttings. Most people grow it as a large shrub or small tree because it doesnt get too big which is why I also like it. I've even seen magnolia bonsai online lol.
I think magnolias dont like to be bothered once planted, though I did transplant a friends southern magnolia and its doing well now.
Thats amazing, I wish mine could talk. Mine mimics the phone LOL

[The Hollyberry Lady]

My aunt's male budgie, Willie, mimics her dog barking! :ha: Too cute that yours mimics the phone ringing!


So cool about magnolia trees! So your friend has the kind you really want...where did they get theirs from? Maybe you could try cuttings from their tree also. Neat that they don't get too big either...I like that.


I had a late lunch and need to make something to eat for dinner now, but I'm not sure what to make. Maybe just something simple...like a grilled cheese with a salad. I'm not starved but I should eat something.


I went out last night to my girlfriend's place and we played some old arcade games on playstation...like miss pac man. It was kind of fun. :D


Tonight I'm just hanging out but my mom next door invited me over if I want to go later on.


I'm going to offer Henry a bath if he wants one in the morning. I have a conditioner for his skin & feathers too that helps when he's molting...but I have to hold onto him to apply it and then rinse him off.


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[Willow87]

Wow thats so cool, i bet it sounds funny lol.
Well she got hers 10 years ago, one was in the front yard and one was in the back. the one in the front after 10 years was still only a foot tall and the one in the back is about 12 feet tall LOL. So I transplanted the one in the front to the backyard. I never thought of taking cuttings and I was just over there today LOL. Im going to try and read up about rooting magnolia cuttings. The flowers are huge and have a citrus like smell. The "Little Girl" Hybrids (Ann, Jane, Susan) are usually smaller types and bloom later than the saucer magnolias. Southern magnolias can get humongous, but they are evergreen.
I love playing arcade games, but now a days i play computer games lol. I had some flatbread sandwiches for dinner.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Now my mom called and wants to go splitz on a pizza when she's finished packing around 10! :eek:


Sounds good to me because I'm not in the mood to cook or bother too much at all.


Yeah I like playing Q-bert on computer sometimes late at night...I was really good at it when I was a kid but have discovered I'm even better as an adult! :ha:


Shhhhhsh...or you'll get me craving to play a game and I'll be gone! :eek:


Video games can be very addictive but I really don't play them too often. Mostly when I'm with friends or bored.


Do you know how to play chess, Cam? I could teach you! :ha: I wish someone would have me a game online. I've played with strangers but it's not as much fun.


So I took the pod with the strawberry seeds, out of the aero~garden! I realized today they're not germinating because they don't like the overly warm atmosphere. I will put the pod back into the system once the seeds pop of course but it's in my cool bathroom until they do. ;)


I bet they'll sprout now but it could be awhile until they realize the heat is gone and it's safe to come out now. We'll see...


I think yours and your friend's trees sound great, Cam. Now I want one too.


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[Jananas Bananas]

Good Morning Gang! Still sipping coffee and trying to shake the cobwebs out of my head! I sure did not want to wake up yet this morning, but the cats said that we has slept in long enough and were walking and purring all over us! That's hard to ignore, but I tried!

Got a few things at the estate sale yesterday, but not too much. It was a lot of fun. I will go take a few pictures in a little bit.

What is everyone going to do today? It is supposed to be beautiful today so I will get outside and probably work in my flower beds again. :)

Later! ~J

[Willow87]

Good morning Janan and Sherry.
Im glad you found some things at the estate sale, I saw a couple down the street yesterday but I didnt have any money LOL. Sherry I wish I knew how to play chess but I dont. I got my magnolia for around $17, it was already 3 feet tall.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hi Gang! :waving:


Hope you're all having a great Sunday so far. I'm just tinkering around doing a few things and making green tea.


JaNan, did you see my mom's new Easter egg...and Buttons? He was so adorable last night and very affectionate. I just had to take a couple shots of him for the pet thread.


I'm glad you had fun at the auction...looking forward to seeing your shots.


Cam that's amazing that you only paid $17 bucks for it. That thing is so nice and worth way more. You're lucky to have such a special tree like that. I can tell you love it though, so no doubt it's well cared for. ;)


Wondering what might pop in my earo-garden today...perhaps those tomato seeds I sowed a few days ago. :D


I had fun at my mom's place last night...we were watching this comedy called "The Associate" with Whoopi Goldberg. It was actually really funny and I kind of ejoyed it...even though I'm not the biggest Whoopi fan.


So what are your plans today, everyone?


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry and Janan. I got my lotus seeds today. I nicked the seeds and have them in some warm water, and one is already swelling. Its only been in the water for a couple of hours lol
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40628&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40628&ppuser=5867)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40627&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40627&ppuser=5867)

[Jananas Bananas]

:waving: Whew! I am done posting pictures for a while. I was playing catch up. I hate it when the site is down!

That sounds like a fun one to watch Cameron. How soon after sprouting would you put it in water? It is a pond plant right? Do they come in different colors? I have a little pond and have rush and canna in it. I don't know anything about pond plants though. ~J

[drew leonard]

Definietly Cam! PLant that bad boy!

[drew leonard]

Got my Enste seeds from Georgia Vines. ZERO sprouted out of about 40 seeds. I was pissed!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Cool Cam! :waving:


Yup, just file a Nelumbo seed and drop it in a shallow dish filled with about 2 inches of water. You'll add more later. If they're fresh seeds, they'll start germinating in a few days.


The warmer the water is kept, the faster germination will be. I kept my dish on a heat mat. Light is needed however as soon as the seed pops.


Good luck!


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Cam, here was my Lotus in a pot outside with minnows in the container as well...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/515.jpg


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[Willow87]

Hi everyone. I have a total of 8 seeds, and 3 of them are soaking in warm water. I'm going to wait until they develop their first aerial leaves before i move them. though i have a couple of gallon containers that im going to transplant them in as soon as they sprout. then when they get bigger im going to buy some 10 gallon buckets and grow them in those

[Jananas Bananas]

You're not the only one Drew. I bought 8 different kinds of banana seeds there and ZERO sprouted for me. I'm just saying......... ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I have Nelumbo seed too, in many different colors including red! :eek:


I have the pink sacred lotus like you also Cam...and white, cream, and a yellow type also. ;)


They're a super fun plant to grow and experiment with. :goteam:


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[Willow87]

Janan i forgot to say it gets pink blooms on it. Sherry thats so pretty. I have the water temp between 75-80 degrees. all of them are swelling now so hopefully they will sprout

[Willow87]

Wow Sherry, you have so many different colors. I have seen some of the double flowering ones. I would love to grow those one day

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh if they're swelling....they'll sprout! Change the water if it gets brown from the seeds.


Thanks about my old Nelumbo plant, Cam. ;) I even had a hidey-house in there for the minnows. Minnows are great and they're tough...they'll keep the algae levels down and eat mesquito larvae also. :eek:


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[Willow87]

At first when i cut the seed case the inside looked shriveled and I was worried about that, but now they are all swollen. I cant wait to see new growth. I'll need to remember to get some minnows or at least the mosquito doughnut things. I have a bad mosquito problem every year, and I dont want them to be any worse lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wrinkles are a good sign Cam (unless they're on my face! :ha:)


...they just mean the seed is swelling and getting ready to pop. No need to worry. ;)


Yes, the minnows really took care of my mesquito and algae problems.


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[Jananas Bananas]

Sherry did you ever get blooms? Those are really neat. I have some lotus seeds, but they are old from a long ago trade from far, far away. (play Star Wars music here!!! :ha:) I may have to dig um out, brush um off, and give um a soak. Ha! Ha! I mean they did get ancient seeds from the Egyptian tombs to sprout.

I have goldfish in my pond for mosquito control. I buy those cheapo feeder ones. They come in pretty colors and look good darting around in there.~J

[Willow87]

Hi Sherry if I'm successful with these, I think I'm going to take up a new hobby LOL. Janan lotus seeds remain viable for several years. There was even one that scientists grew that was 1,300 years old and it still sprouted. The seed coat is what helps it remain viable for a long time

[The Hollyberry Lady]

No but I would have...remember it got dumped before it could bloom JaNan?! :( That was a bad time but I'm over it now.


Yes that's right Cam...they say the seeds are viable for 100-1000 years!!! :eek: Guess I don't have to sprout mine any time soon! :ha:


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[Willow87]

Oh no Sherry it got dumped? Thats terrible:(. I have even read about people getting the ones at craft shops to sprout. I always thought they dried out the seed pods even more. I may try that out if these dont make it, but I'm going to stay positive. Are you going to try again?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah I heard that also Cam...but too bad our craftstores don't carry them! :(


Yes, a couple years ago a bunch of plants were ripped off from me and my container pond got dumped! The fish were killed. :eek: It was horrible.


They'll never get another one of my plants though so no worries.


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[Willow87]

omg why would someone do that? thats so terrible

[Jananas Bananas]

Yes, now that you reminded me. HEATHENS! Maybe I will just file a couple and go chunk them in the pond and see if they do anything. And do a couple in the house in a more controlled environment. Hmmmmmmm. I love experimenting. Maybe try one in the AeroGarden???? I have nicknamed mine the magic box. :ha:
I love magic. :nanerwizard: Ah, but I digress! ~J

[Willow87]

Janan, one practice is putting the lotus seeds in a mud ball and throwing them in the pond. I dont know what that does specifically but people do it. The water needs to be at least 70 degrees i think for them to start sprouting. Though I may be wrong LOL

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I tried the mudball trick in a cemetery pond but it didn't work for me. I never saw it again. :(


I think it's better if you can germinate the seeds indoors in a dish and then transplant it to a pond or container later.


Once sprouted and growing a bit, I buried my seed about an inch deep in the soil at the bottom of my container pond.


Yes, I strongly believe now and am convinced that the thieves were connected to my wonderful neighbor that assaulted my mom and I. She's pretty much proven to me that it's been her doing the stealing right straight along. Pathetic and sad, but some people have no conscience and think it's their right and their due to take what belongs to others.


Anyway, that's in the past but it's good to know that she won't be getting even one more plant from me. All my tulips are coming up out of the ground this spring before they ever bloom. I'll be spending time digging stuff up and giving it away. Just so happy that when I leave, the place will have nothing of mine growing or blooming. :woohoonaner:


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[Willow87]

Aww I was hoping the mudball thing would work. It sounded so interesting. I hope you can move away from that place soon. Its terrible that someone would stoop to the level of stealing plants, its already bad enough that they are stealing in the first place

[The Hollyberry Lady]

It's completely shameful is what it is. This is a 51 year old woman we are talking about here! :eek:


I still think you should try the mudball trick anyway, Cam. :08: You may have better luck than
I did. ;)


Where will you be growing your lotus plant? How wide and how deep of an area will it be in?


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[Willow87]

It is very shameful, and the sad thing is she probably will keep doing things like that. I'm just going to sprout them indoors like I'm doing now. Once they get big enough I looked online and a local Lowes has 20 gallon buckets for $9 but my sister works there and she said that they only have the 5 gallon ones. so I'm going to look for the bigger one.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I've got pepper seeds popping everywhere around here...hot & sweet varieties. :goteam:


I'm going to be growing a sweet pepper type called "Purple Beauty". Here are some internet shots of it...


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


You can eat the fruits when they're purple or allow them to ripen to a dark burgundy...


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


I ordered the seeds last season from Sunshine Farms, and they were a total hit. I already have a couple seeds in my aero-garden now. :)


Gonna grow lots of peppers this season because they grow superbly indoors and I can enjoy them in here while I'm packing. Shocked at how quickly even the soil-sown ones are coming up...love March. :D


Growing another one of my favorite sweet types that's a great Italian frying pepper... "Jimmy Nardello". It looks like a hot cayenne but it's sweet...


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


Too nice, eh?


Do you grow peppers, Cam?


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[tbaleno]

I guess I should start my seeds too. Home depot has grape, blueberry, raspberry plants for sale now.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hi Tom! :03:


Nice to "see" you! How are things? Great that you popped in.


Yes, you should sow your seeds now because it's an excellent time of year for it.


I love blueberries and raspberries! Berries anything really! :ha:


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[Willow87]

The only pepper i grew was the bell pepper my sister saved from work. Someone got the plant and i guess decided not to get it and put it on a shelf. it was half dead because no one noticed it, and my sister found it and bought it for 50 cents. We got one really good pepper from it lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

They're so fun to grow Cam...and perfect for pots! :D

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[Jananas Bananas]

Maybe it would work if it was a clay based soil. Seems like it would disintegrate as soon as it hit the water with regular soil.

Cameron if you have any feed stores close by sometimes they sell 25 to 50 gallon tubs. I buy mine for $6 each. They are liquid minerals for cows I think (nothing toxic), anyway they make great little ponds or very large pots for big plants if you drill some holes in the bottom of them! I bought 6 of them, 3 for me and 3 for my son in law.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yup, and a lot of people grow them in half barrels too, lined with plastic. :D


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good morning, gang! :waving:


It's a bright sunshiney day in London and I might go out in a bit to run a few errands. Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday so far.


My little mystery sprout's leaves are opening up this morning...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02515.jpg


Can't wait to figure out what it is...


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[Willow87]

Wow Janan I didnt think of going to a feed store. There is one here in Plano that I buy fertilizer from. I need to check it out because thats a really good price. Thanks for that idea. Sherry I wonder what that plant is, it looks familiar

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I think it could be a Holly sprout...or a passiflora...or...


A WEED! :eek:


Guess I'll know soon enough...


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[Willow87]

Hopefully it isnt a weed lol

[Willow87]

Here is day 2 of the lotus seeds

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Looking good, Cameron! Yippppeeeeee! :goteam:


Here's my mystery sprout this afternoon...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02522.jpg


It sure doesn't look like a weed to me! :08:



I can't wait until the true leaves develop...


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[Willow87]

Whatever it is, its a nice looking plant

[The Hollyberry Lady]

When it develops it's first set of true leaves, I'll know for sure what it is, or at least what it isn't! :ha:



Thanks Cam...I think it's pretty nice too. ;)


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[Willow87]

Maybe it is a holly sprout

[Willow87]

Hi Sherry and everyone. I got one lotus seed to sprout after 3 days.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40652&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40652&ppuser=5867)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

At first I thought it was a holly sprout but now as it's developed more, I'm having my doubts.


Congrats on your Nelumbo sprout, Cam! They really grow super quickly.


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[Willow87]

It will be nice to finally see what it is. The first sprout came out of one of the seeds. I have some soil in gallon ice cream containers that I may transplant each seed in until they get bigger. The problem is the soil being smelly. I dont know what to do about that

[drew leonard]

Cam, good soil smelly; somethings does not sound right!

[Willow87]

Well its a mix of compost, greensand, and lava sand. I wonder if its because the water is stagnant and the compost is making it smell bad

[Jananas Bananas]

Hi Gang! :waving: Cameron that is great that you are already getting activity with your new lotus seeds! How are your lemon seeds doing? I agree with Drew, stinky doesn't sound good. I think there are ways to de-stinky things - I think they use lime on septic fields and stuff like that, but don't know if that would work or be safe on your soil.

Sherry has your little mystery seedling opened up any more today? My first thought was passiflora, but right now it looks like a clover! I'm so nosy, I would be taking one stone out at a time to see what was down in there and see if it is attached to your holly. But that's just me.........patience and me just don't jell! :ha: ~J

[drew leonard]

maybe try some charcoal sprinkled on top of the soil?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yes, Drew is correct...charcoal is excellent for destinkifying. :ha: It sweetens the soil.


JaNan...I promise you it's not a sprout off the Holly cutting. Besides that, until the true leaves develop I wouldn't dare disturb it and risk killing it. :eek:


I just hope it's not a clover! That would really suck. It could be anything really and now I just can't wait to know. :)


I'll show a recent shot shortly...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Actually though Cam, I believe charcoal works best on the bottom of the pot, under the soil, because it absorbs. ;)


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Ok here it as of 5 minutes ago...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02555.jpg


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[Willow87]

Thanks everyone. I'll try to find some charcoal. I think its just the rotting materials in it and since the water is stagnant, that probably doesnt help any. I wonder if it will effect the plants? So far my lemon seed havent come up yet. I hope they do soon because I would love to have a lemon tree

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'd still sprinkle some of the charcoal on top of the soil anyway though Cam, like Drew mentioned. If it were me, I'd no doubt have the whole bag of charcoal mixed through the entire pot! :ha:


I did read long ago however that if you add a thick layer of charcoal to the bottom of your pots when you're planting things in them, it sweetens the soil and helps to absorb excessive salts and also aids in over-fertilizing. When I first started gardening, I did it all the time.


Lemon seeds are easy to sprout, Cam. They take time so just have patience...


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[drew leonard]

Cam, that stagnant water in the soil could possibly kill what you are tring to grow.The only things that I know that love stagnant soil are cattails and algae. What do you have growing in this pot; (think I missed that) can you show us a picture? If you can get to a pet store, just buy some of the aquarium charcoal that is in the small 1/8" chunks and mix in to the soil. I'd say maybe 10-15%...


But hey; if it is growing and healthy...

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good Morning, Chatters! :waving:


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[Willow87]

Good morning Sherry and everyone. I'm going to grow lotus in them but I guess I need to get new soil. I wonder if all soil would eventually do that since its going to be in stagnant water?

[Jananas Bananas]

Good Day Everyone! :waving:

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I just used clean garden soil in my container pond for my lotus Cam...and made sure I had some minnows in there to take care of the mesquito larvae and algae, and my water stayed clear and beautiful all summer long.


I even woke up some mornings to find the water in the container looking like fizzy soda pop, there were so many air bubbles from the fish and these little suckers I had at the bottom. I never had a single problem once I added the minnows.


Lotus isn't fussy about the soil it grows in either, even mucky is ok. When growing them in a container, the width is more important than the depth. Half barrels are an ideal size.


We were talking about Lotus, weren't we? :ha:


Gotta go for a bit but have a great day, gang! :03:


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[Willow87]

Good morning Janan! Sherry I guess I need to buy some clean garden soil. I used soil from one of my plant pots where plant died. I'll have to add that to my list of things to get for the lotus. I have gallon plastic ice cream containers that I want to transfer them to. I put the soil in and added water and when I let it set for a few days i stirred in a little more soil to make it bog-like and the smell was horrendous. I was afraid that the rotting smell would effect the plants growth.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I wouldn't buy it Cam...I'd just find an area where you can dig some clean dirt that's free of amendments and bring it home. You won't need a lot anyway.


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[Willow87]

Ok Sherry. The soil around here is mostly clay, though there is a good area of my yard that is sandy loam. I guess I could use that.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sounds good, Cam. ;)


I grew mine in a mucky, clay-like soil, and it thrived.


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[Willow87]

Ok I'll switch out the smelly soil with the soil I have out in the yard

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Something very scary happened last night here and I found out about it this morning when I woke up to see a forensic's police vehicle in our parking lot...


Apparently last night, sometime between 7 and 10, my new neighbors directly beside me, were robbed! :eek:


I guess their deadbold was sticking and they didn't have it locked...only the handle was locked so the thief apparently shimmied their way in. Who would know their deadbolt wasn't working properly? Someone in the building, that's who...and as if we need to wonder who!


I just can't believe this was done while my mom and I were both home! The unit is directly across from my mom's place and if she'd looked through her peek hole she would have seen the robbery in progress! She didn't hear a sound and neither did I.


The person was obviously in socks with no shoes because there's no way you can be on our stairs with shoes and not be heard. The whole thing is highly suspicious to me, and in 11 years I've been here, no one's apartment has ever been broken into.


I am more than freaked out by it and tonight when I went out earlier I had my mom watch and listen for things. I have apartment insurance but even still. I would just die if someone broke in here...and took my little Henry! :(


Ayway, I'm just devastated for my neighbor's and I felt horrible to have to tell them I didn't see or hear a thing. They said their children's wallets were stolen and a whole bunch of electronic and computer equipment! I'm just stunned that someone could do this while we were home!


I know this though...only someone who lives here would know how to be quiet enough to do something like this and get away with it. Gosh, I can't wait to get out of here.


Hope everyone has a good night. :waving:


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[Willow87]

That is scary Sherry. I hope you move away from that place.

[Jananas Bananas]

Very Creepy! I'll be glad when you get out of there too! They would take Henry just to get at you, if it is that hateful thief neighbor you have. And take Buttons too just to get at your Mom. You guys need to be VERY careful. If they are that bold to do that when everyone is home and right there. SHUDDER!!!! I'm sorry I'm not trying to scare you any further, but that is so worrisome. Maybe the cops will be more diligent now, that would be a good thing.

There are some little alarms they sell here that you can put on windows and doors that emit a shrill sound if you have them set and they are opened. They don't call the cops or anything but the sound usually will make an intruder run off. Maybe you could get a set of those. I think you can get them at WalMart or maybe your Canadian Tire would have them. Just a thought.

~JaNan

[drew leonard]

As you all probably know; clay soil if ammended, is the best soil to grow things! So many nutrients packed so tightly together.

[Willow87]

Ok Drew I will use some of the clay soil outside. The front is a has a little more lose dirt than other parts of my yard

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Happy Friday, Gang! :waving:


Hope you guys are having a good evening. ;)


Yes JaNan, frankly I'm terrified of what is going on here and am working on getting out quickly. There is something going on around here that isn't good and I have very bad suspicions. My mom and I have worked it out that when either one of us goes out, the other person watches and listens to make sure things are ok. I will not have my home robbed and invaded like that. How awful though for my neighbors. I feel horrible for them. :(


Not too much planned for tonight. It's a total winter wonderland here in London again...we just got hit with over 10 inches of snow!!! :eek:


I am staying in where it's warm and safe. Besides that, I'm terrified to go anywhere for too long at night because I could meet the same fate as my neighbors did! I even bring Henry to my mom's place when I go out...just in case. All the stuff can be replaced, but he can't be. No one will ever steal him from me, but I know they'd like to.


I really do know that someone that lives here, did this. It's too unbelievable and impossible any other way. There is a criminal ring here that involves at least 3 units, but I suspect 4. The owner is also friends that went to school with the one that assaulted my mom and I!!! Things are corrupt here now and the sooner I leave, the better. I admit I'm afraid.


So what are your plans this weekend, gang? I'm in the process of taking some aero-garden shots...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Beth (lorax) and another gardener on plantswap just told me my mystery sprout is a Jack-in-the-Pulpit seedling! I did sow some seeds for it awhile back! :eek:


This is way too amazing. Do you know how cool this plant is?! Now I get to grow it! :goteam:


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh, here it is tonight...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02591.jpg


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[Jananas Bananas]

I had to look it up, I didn't know what it was. Looks really cool. I love the flower on it! How long did it take for it to sprout? It sure is a perfect looking sprout.

Yeah, that Beth really knows her plants! I always liked to pick her brain. :)

Have to go rustle up Greg something for supper. He will be home in a few minutes.

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

It took a year for the arum to sprout and I think they enjoy cooler temps so this is why it loved my cool bathroom window sill. I did sow some seeds awhile back and had some sprouts but I couldn't remember which pot I had them in. I guess this one waited longer than the others to come up, so this makes it extra special. The berries are very ornamental on jack-in-the-pulpit and they emerge on stalks from the center of the plant.


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

There are many different types of Arum and here's one that produces gorgeous flowers. Can you imagine having this in your yard?! :eek:


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


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[Jananas Bananas]

Oh that is the "corpse" plant isn't it? It smells like rotten meat to attract things it can eat? I think it is beautiful but I don't think I could deal with the smell. I have a weak stomach and gag over stinky things. :ha: J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I've never heard of Arum plants 'stinking' and would hate that too. I think that's a different plant altogether JaNan, and I saw pictures of it once. A good plant to give to someone you don't like. :ha:


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[Jananas Bananas]

Here is a link to pictures for it. A couple of them are the same picture you have:

corpse plant blooming - Google Search (http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&pq=corpse+plant+blooming&xhr=t&q=corpse+plant+blooming&cp=12&rlz=1C1AVSX_enUS387US387&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1333&bih=665)

~J

[Jananas Bananas]

Here is the Wikipedia about it. I think it is awesome that your little guy is related to it.

Amorphophallus titanum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorphophallus_titanum)



~J

[drew leonard]

Very nice Alocasia Cupreas all around it to guys!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That's just so totally disgusting and gross! :eek:


There's another plant that's not an Arum that someone actually sent me seeds for and told me it was pretty with white flowers but that it reeked in the most revolting way! I googled it at the time and saw pics. Who would want to grow something like that?! Not me. Of course I did not sow the seeds! :ha:


Mine is in the same family but won't be stinky like that at all, JaNan. The berries will be really pretty and they last awhile I'm told.


Keep in mind that there's all kinds of varieties and just because one smells like something dead & rotten, :ha: doesn't mean they all do! ;)


Now you've got me laughing, JaNan!


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[drew leonard]

goodnight everyone! see you tomorrow.

[Jananas Bananas]

Oh yeah! Did you see the picture of the guy doing something to the blossom with a gas mask on? :ha:

I didn't figure it was stinky or you wouldn't like it. Is it a carnivorous plant? It is related to calla lilies too and they smell sweet. :)

Night Drew!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

G'night Drew! :waving:


No I didn't see the picture JaNan, but that is just frigging hilarious! :ha:


I think that's why the flowers are so ridiculously huge...because it's meant to be grown way far away where you don't smell the stench! :eek:


Too funny! :08:


Here's some info about Arum, JaNan...


Arum is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean region.

They are rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial plants growing to 20-60 cm tall, with sagittate (arrowhead-shaped) leaves 10-55 cm long. The flowers are produced in a spadix, surrounded by a 10-40 cm long, coloured spathe, which may be white, yellow, brown or purple; some species are scented, others not. The fruit is a cluster of bright orange or red berries.

All parts of the plants are poisonous, [1]containing significant amounts of calcium oxalate as raphides.




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[Jananas Bananas]

There were a few that bloomed this past year here in the U.S. They are in botanical gardens and one of them had it encased in glass because they said the smell would permiate the entire place and be offensive to the guests. :ha:

Very interesting! Do you know what color your flower will be? Or is it a random thing?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That really is funny JaNan, but they are very beautiful plants. Why they're are so stinky, no one knows.


Really though, mine won't be the smelly kind, and I don't think it will have any flowers, or at least very insignificant ones. It's the berries that come later that ripen from green to red, that make the plant so attractive & appealing I'm told.


I wish I could remember what those seeds were that someone sent me of the stinky flowers. They said the flowers smelled putrid and might make me sick. Yeah like I'm gonna plant something like that! I threw the seeds away immediately.


If those stinky ones are perennial to my zone, I'd love to plant many of them around the grounds and leave them here for everyone to enjoy when I'm gone! :ha:


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[Jananas Bananas]

Yeah that would be sooooo funny! Too bad you threw them away.

They are very beautiful plants!

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Well, I am doing the nonstop yawn thing again. So I'd better see if I can get to sleep. Godnight! :bed: ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

You're doing the non-stop yawn thing....am I boring you this much?! :ha:


Just kidding of course. Sleep well, JaNan. Talk again soon.


Great video, but the way. Those things really are amazing!


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BLAKE!!! :waving:


I started a b-day thread for you, so others could wish you a good day too...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Mornin'!!! :waving:


It's a winter wonderland outside and I thought I'd get some shots. Even the trees are covered in ice & snow! :eek:


Winter is far from over for us. :(


Hope everybody has a great Saturday!


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[Jananas Bananas]

G' Morning Gang!

Have a GREAT DAY!

For those that have to, don't forget to change your clocks to "Spring Forward" today if you haven't already done so. :p

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

JaNan, I'm really sorry about last night...I was in the middle of posting back to you in the aero-garden thread when something really scary happened and I had to drop off abruptly.


It was midnight...I'd just turned my clocks ahead and was in the middle of posting when I heard the loudest kerbooming knock on my door you ever heard in your life. It scared the living hell out of me...and Henry. Whoever it was, they boomed on my door 4 times. I thought it was the police but there were no cruisers in our parking lot so I knew it wasn't. I was totally terrified, to say the least.


I found out from my mom this morning that it was one of the neighbors who was drunk and was at the wrong door...mine! :eek:


I am totally angry and upset over it because Henry and I nearly had a heart attack. Who hammers 4 times on someone's door at 1:00 in the morning?! Wait until they hear from me today! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo2.gif


Needless to say, I was up half the night, worrying and feeling totally afraid...after everything that's gone on here recently. :(


So that's why I signed off in the middle of things, JaNan. Sorry about that. ;)


Hope everyone's having a good Sunday so far. I'm tired and slow-moving today but I took some shots I'll post shortly. I'm kind of excited because last night, (before someone tried to break my door down), I sowed some carnivorous seeds in my aero-garden!!! :goteam:


I'll post soon in the A-G thread. Too cool that you're already thinking of getting a 2nd system, JaNan! Did you get the one on eBay, or what?


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[tbaleno]

I'm glad everything worked out for you Sherry and nothing bad happened. I can't wait to see pictures of your carniverous plants when the get a bit larger. I finally got around to starting some seeds for the garden. I planted the basics, zuchini, pepper, tomato, and cucumber.

I also planted spearmint so I can grow some out next to the fruit trees to keep the ants off them I hope.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hi Tom! :waving:


Make a complete circle of whole cloves around the base of your fruit trees...as this will help keep the ants away also. :D


Yes, I sowed some seeds for this carnivorous beauty last night...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02667.jpg


Might try some Venus Flytrap seeds also. Hope they enjoy the warm muggy aero~garden.


Yes Tom, I'm grateful it turned out ok last night but it really freaked me out, let me tell ya. It better never happen again.


Nice to hear from you though! Hope life's treating you well. Feel free to pop in more often Tom. It's always great to hear from you. ;)


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[Jananas Bananas]

Oh Sherry!!!! That is so bad......I would be packing boxes as fast as I could. I am beginning to think you and your Mom should be staying with each other until you guys can get moved. Just for safety's sake. You guys are just so vulnerable by yourselves. :2723:

Maybe you should sleep with a steak knife on your night stand or something. :banananinja: I am as serious as a heart attack. I know a lot of us wish we were closer to you. We feel helpless on the other side of North America from you when you have this nightmarish crap going on. Please be careful and safe! UGH!

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Gosh thanks, JaNan! :waving:


I really don't feel safe here at all anymore. :eek:


The thing is, my mom and I can't really stay with each other on-going because we have to protect our belongings and our apartments. If they know I'm at my mom's place, they'll try to break in here and take my things. None of them have anything at all, so they'd just love to get in here! My mom too, she has things that cost a fortune!


I am just going to keep packing and get the hell out of here as fast as I can. I'm so glad my mom is leaving here soon, but also worried that things will be a nightmare for me when she does. It's impossible though for me to move at the exact time she does...I need an extra couple of months. I really am afraid here though and fear what could be to come. :(


Don't worry though JaNan...I'll be ok. I can call the police, don't forget. ;)


Today I'm trying to relax after a horrible night and sowing a few seeds...


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[tbaleno]

I hope you get a good nights sleep tonight.

Oh, thanks for the tips on cloves. I started researching it tonight. I found that garlic works as well and since I plant garlic every year I think I found a new place to plant some. It looks like I'm going to be the garlic baron of my town. I should put out a sign for the neighbors.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

All is well today and this evening Tom, so this is good. ;)


Great to hear you've been researching about cloves. I use them often to get rid of ants.


Garlic is great to grow and it deters lots of insects too. Be sure to post in my herb thread because garlic is an herb. :D


So I've been busy reading this amazing herb book I have...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02702.jpg


It's too amazing for words! Check out the herb thread to see shots of inside this wonderful book...


http://www.bananas.org/f8/herbs-13379.html


You can read the story behind me acquiring it as well...


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[tbaleno]

Off to the herb thread.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Cool, Tom! :03:




Oh and Cameron...


that white thanksgiving cactus of yours, is about to bloom! :eek: It's been in a cool window sill and it's developing buds...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02629.jpg


Here's mine with purple on the leaves from being in a cold window sill...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02626.jpg


Check out my Spring/Easter cactus also...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02621.jpg


Red from the cool sill too.


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Howdy! :03:



So who's around...



anyone? :2738:




How's your Monday going?...



http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/146321.gif


:ha:

[Jananas Bananas]

:waving: I just got on a little while ago! Just took some gardening book pictures. :) ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I saw your pictures. :goteam:


I was just watching this lady gaga video again. It gives me the creeps...


YouTube - Lady Gaga - Paparazzi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2smz_1L2_0)


I took some shots and posted in the aero-garden. Things are doing well. ;)


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[Jananas Bananas]

Odd

Beautiful home and flowers

I haven't taken any AG shots today. I guess I should. They change everyday! :)

[Blake09]

Howdy! :03:


(howdy) There ya' go! ;) :nanadrink:


My monday went fine, just a little tired is all.




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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah from all the birthday partying you've been doing, huh Blake? :08:


Hope you saw the b-day thread I started for ya. ;)


Yeah it is odd JaNan...see how she kills him in the end?! :eek:


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[Blake09]

Yeah from all the birthday partying you've been doing, huh Blake? :08:

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Yep, from having a party in the almost done coop:

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/guinea%20coop/004-4.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/guinea%20coop/010-2.jpg

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/Plants_2010/guinea%20coop/006-2.jpg

;)





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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Looking good, Blake! Great job! :08:


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[Jananas Bananas]

I agree great job Blake. I could use about 4 of those!

Sherry, I was just watching a "Celebrate Spring" show on one of the shopping channels. Anyway, they had these spiral crystal hangy down things, well I found a similar one on eBay, but want you to see it. The video doesn't do it justice.

3 Orb Chrome Spiral Crystal Wind Spinner Swarovski - eBay (item 140512556508 end time Mar-16-11 14:10:48 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Orb-Chrome-Spiral-Crystal-Wind-Spinner-Swarovski-/140512556508?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b73375dc#ht_1838wt_911)

But I have never seen this before and they are selling two for $30 plus shipping. Have you ever seen anything like this?

I may have to buy a set. It is a WOW! ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I think it's nice but they should have been more generous with the crystals. :(


We have types like that here in stores but they're packed with stones or crystals with no spaces in the spiral coil wire thingy...and for way cheaper! That is really expensive but I do like the colors.


If you love it though I think you should get it, JaNan. ;) Don't listen to me.


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[Jananas Bananas]

It's the first time I've ever seen anything like it. In the demo the crystals look like they are going up and down in the wire thing. I just thought it was way cool! It would be nice to have a lot of crystals in there, for sure! :)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Maybe you could buy it and add some of your own crystals too. ;)


It is pretty. :)


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[tbaleno]

Hi guys and gals. Glad everyone is doing well. My excitement for the day is I talked to a landscaping company and I'm going to have them give me a quote for maintaining my fruit trees.

If the company is cheap enough, I may buy more trees for them to maintain. One of my catalogs has an instant orchard, 5 fruit trees for $50.00

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That's great Tom...bet you're pleased. ;)


I was just posting in the book thread, and copying a cool garden letter. It's getting late here but I'm not tired yet. Too busy thinking about plants and gardening! :ha:


Hope you have a good night if you don't stick around too much longer, Tom. ;)


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

How would you like to wake up to these some morning...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/hilarious8.jpg


Flower Eggs! :D


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[drew leonard]

Looks Flowericious!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Imagine having this treehouse when you were a kid...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/hilarious7.jpg



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[tbaleno]

I like those eggs. They look yummy.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I agree Tom. ;)

That picture has inspired me to pick up a flower shaped cookie cutter so I can make eggs like that as well. They're just so damn cute & adorable. I find them most appealing. It's early enough that I could really go for a pair of eggs right about now! :ha:


Everyone is likely sleeping currently, but the maniac...er...I mean insomniac who started this thread, is obviously still up at a ridiculous hour of the morning! :eek:


I don't know why my posts are labelled with a different time than what it actually is but it must have something to do with us changing the clocks last weekend. I'll check in my settings and try to correct it...


Hope everyone has a great Thursday morning! :0519:


Chat soon...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/pattysday.gif


Everyone!!! :waving:


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[tbaleno]

Hey people, how do I store blueberry bushes for 2 months before I plant them? I want to get them ordered but our last frost date isn't until the end of may.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I kept mine in a sunny sill until I put the bush out, one season.


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[tbaleno]

do you have to water them?

[tbaleno]

I'm going to make a 40' long blueberry hedge, I figure i need 13 plants spaced evenly every 3 feet. Does that sound about right? Will it look like sticks for a few years or will it fill in after the first season? Any ides?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Absolutely...especially if they're growing for you. :)


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry and everyone

[drew leonard]

Tom,

If you have well draining acidic soil; you are in business!

[drew leonard]

Morning Cam...Off to the gym!

[Willow87]

Good morning Drew. Have fun lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh and Tom, I guess I missed your question before about the blueberry shrubs...if they'd fill in. Fertilize them well and they should fill in rather nicely for you, even the 1st season. Depends on the type you're growing though, that'll determine the spacing. Alkaline soil is best so use an acidic fertilizer...like one for rhododendrons. ;)


Hope everyone's having a good Friday night/Saturday morning. :waving:


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[Jananas Bananas]

:waving: Hi Sherry! Are you the only one still up?

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I thought you'd be in bed for sure, JaNan! :waving:


I think Tom could still up but I'm not sure. I was just about to post some shots in the aero-garden thread that I took about an hour ago...


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[Jananas Bananas]

We just got home from the rodeo a while ago. I had to see what was going on here! :ha:

Go ahead, I love seeing your AeroGarden pictures!

Maybe I can get a few shots to post tomorrow. ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks, JaNan. ;)


Everything is so photogenic in that system that I can't resist taking lots of pictures. I know what you mean about loving the sprouts (which you mentioned in email)...if anyone can appreciate them like you, it's me! :D


I most enjoy watching them first break out of the shell and then stand up tall towards the light. It's so much better than seeds planted in soil, eh?


Hope you had fun at the rodeo! :08:


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[tbaleno]

Tom,

If you have well draining acidic soil; you are in business!

Well, it is acidic, but clay, so not so well draining. on the plus side, I'm planting it near the road. I just need to sweep the sand off the road and on to the area I'm planting. I should take a before and after picture.

Oh, and an example of how lazy I am. I just now took down the christmas lights from the tree outside and took down the decorations.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Got this today, to grow indoors...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02791.jpg


Too funny, Tom! :ha:


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[Jananas Bananas]

oooohhhhhhhh Sherry, that is gorgeous!

I agree! How can you resist taking pictures when they look so great!

My beans sprouts are doing well, too. I will get a shot of them in the morning. Little do they know that I am going to EAT them my pretty!

I guess I need to go get ready for bed! I just supposedly stopped by for a quick glance, and DH is already snoring! YAWN!

We did have a good time at the Stock Show and Rodeo, but there is a LOT of walking and I am worn out. We went yesterday also. So, it is catching up to me!
Last night Easton Corbin was in concert and tonight was Josh Turner. They are both young Country singers.

Tom you are funny! ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thank, JaNan. I thought it was pretty too. ;)


I'm also going to sow some of these new seeds...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02794.jpg


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02792.jpg


Among others...


Hope you sleep well, JaNan. :03: If banana isn't crashed tomorrow, maybe we chat then. :D


G'night.


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry and everyone,

How is everyone today? I got some dragon fruit from Dean today.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40899&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40899)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40897&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40897)

[Jananas Bananas]

:waving:

SCORE!!! Cameron! They look great! Dean is a sweetheart isn't he!

Afternnoon Insomniac gang!

~J

[Willow87]

Thanks Janan! Dean is very friendly. He even gave me alot of different seeds too. So now I just have to wait for these to root. I dont know if I should put them outside or leave them indoors.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Definitely wait until it's warmer and all danger of frost has passed before you put your gorgeous dragon fruit cuttings out, Cam. So nice of Dean to share with you. :D


It'll soon be warm enough to mail plants! I do have some seeds I've been adding to an envelope for both you and JaNan...which you'll see very soon. Glad I waited though because I have many new seeds to add, which you'll see soon in a new thread I might start.


I want to show the new seeds I got yesterday. I showed a few but not all of them...


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[Jananas Bananas]

:woohoonaner: We need to see ALL of them, Sherry!

I don't know about your Dallas area Cameron, but I am sure we are past frost danger here in the central region. Dean had those in his greenhouse all winter, so they have had a good growing environment. I already have mine outside in the backyard though. They are tough boogers!

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm working on shots for the new thread...but it will take time to take the pics of all the seed packets and load them all as well, so be patient. ;)


I think I have stuff you guys could be interested in...


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[Willow87]

Thanks Sherry and Janan. Its going to be in the 60s as lows this week and in the 70s as highs. But I know here we can even have frosts and freezes in April. He gave me 2 types, American Beauty and Natural Mystic. I'm soaking some pink hibiscus, lavender datura and some palm seeds. One is a sugar palm and the other is a fishtail palm. I'm going to be busy this spring LOL. I still have your seeds Sherry and now I can probably add a few more since Dean gave me me plenty. He is really kind. Wow Janan you are lucky that the freeze threat has passed. I'm still afraid of planting my passion vines and bananas. I have them on the porch now

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Check out your white thanksgiving cactus today, Cameron!!! It's gonna bloom! :eek:


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC02822.jpg


So I got the shots of all my new seeds I have so far and I'm working on loading them and creating a new thread...give me time! :lurk:


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[Willow87]

Wow thats such a pretty color! The seedpods on my peach TC still havent ripened yet and its been a few months now

[Jananas Bananas]

I know when we lived in East Texas we would have a frost or freeze almost every year right before Easter. Sounds like your going to have a beautiful day Cameron!

We have been in the 80's for the last several days. All the outside plants are really loving it! In fact some of the inside plants have been moved outside so they can enjoy it too!

Only Sherry can get a Thanksgiving cactus to bloom in March! :woohoonaner: ~J

[Willow87]

A friend told me the safest time to plant is after Easter around here, though she planted some flowering plants in her garden lol. It has been in the 80s a couple of times this week but next week its going to be in the upper 70s. I just wish we had some rain. I saw a field of bluebonnets nearby too.

[Jananas Bananas]

I walked over the yard to check my bluebonnets the other day. They are coming up, but nothing blooming yet. I love their little star shaped leaves, so cute! They aren't near as thick as they were last year because of the dry fall and winter we have had. I wish we could get some rain too!

[Willow87]

There are 2 fields across the Collin County Community College that has several types of wildflowers, bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, firewheel, and some other types. Its always beautiful. There are also albino bluebonnets that grow in that field. One of my college professors and some students discovered it. I was surprised that they came up so early. I saw several in Lowes. I love the leaves too, maybe next year I'll grow some. I've only seen a few large concentrations of them around here.

[Jananas Bananas]

Here are some of mine from last year Cameron. My entire front yard was covered in them. I am looking for that picture right now. The middle picture is a light blue and the last one is an albino. I also had the Indian paintbrushes, verbena, sleepydaisies and sunflowers!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30707&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30707)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30708&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30708)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30709&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30709)

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Those are gorgeous, JaNan! :08:


Ok, sorry I took long but I had to take a couple phonecalls. I started the new thread and hope you guys will check it out...


http://www.bananas.org/f8/seed-traders-thread-13419.html


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[Willow87]

Wow Janan! Those are beautiful! That makes me want to grow them again LOL

[Jananas Bananas]

Thanks Sherry and Cameron - those are my very own from my yard! :)

And Bob, not sure if you are still around reading threads, but you may have some Albino bluebonnet seeds in your batch. I marked the plants to be sure and save the seeds - then when the pods ripened I gathered everything up together! DUH! Anyway, the albinos are really rare! ~J

[Bob]

Now I'm even more excited to try them JaNan!:woohoonaner: I'll be saving my own for sure..... with proper labeling!:ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

If it wasn't for me JaNan, his best friend gardener, he wouldn't know a thing about labelling...nor fertilizing! :ha:


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[Bob]

Don't forget how you single handedly taught me the art of bonsai too....I've seen your bananas!:ha:

[Jananas Bananas]

I think the albino gene is sort of a defect. I read a really detailed article on it somewhere. It comes up every year in the same place, but once the flower goes away the pods look like all the others! It has spread a bit now which is exciting. The first year we lived in this house it was only one plant and last year it was three!

I just hope I stored them properly and they are viable for you.

Sherry did your Bluebonnet seeds come from me also? If so, you have the same chances as Bob of getting an Albino. I believe it was three pods that I was able to get from them and there are probably 3 to 6 seeds per pod. ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

You have a lot of nerve insulting my banana plants like that, oh mister hasn't fertilized his Fig tree in 3 years! :ha:


Keep in mind I haven't mailed your matching male prince holly shrub that goes with your female princess. You kind of need him if you ever want to see berries on your girl! :eek:


Be nice, Robert. ;)


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry and everyone. I planted my lavender and purple datura seeds today. I'm soaking my pink wisteria seed also and some redbud seeds. I also and soaking 4 types of palms I got from Dean. I have ALOT of seeds for each one. One is Fishtail palm, the other 2 are dwarf sugar palms, and the last is a pretty palm that is native to the solomon Islands

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wow, sounds great Cam! Dean sure was good to ya! :D


Good luck with everything. ;)


I'm just hanging out tonight, making a late chicken dinner. It won't be ready for a bit though. I only got home a little while ago and I'm starved. :eek:


I posted some shots of more seeds I have available in the seed trader's thread. Be sure to check it out Cam, and anything you want...just let me know. :)


I'm mailing to you anyway, so I may as well send you the things you enjoy. I've got a lot of seeds right now and I don't mind sharing.


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[Willow87]

Yes Dean was incredibly nice. I have so many palm seeds that i dont know what to do with them lol. I hope they germinate. I ate a flatbread sandwich for dinner with some pringles lol. I will definitely check out your seed thread Sherry, though I have so many seeds from Dean right now. I'm wanting the datura to take over parts of my yard.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Take it from me Cam...you can never have too many seeds! :ha:


They can be stored in your fridge for a later time. No pressure though, just if you want something, let me know. Better to share them than keep them to waste. :D


I think it's great you got so many cool seeds from Dean! Share the extra seedlings or sell them. Remember JaNan was saying some lady made a killing selling her extra plants on eBay!!!


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[Willow87]

I saw some morning glories that you had and the carnations. Those were both beautiful. There was one other one that I like but I cant remember with one lol

[Willow87]

Oh and the blackberry lilies. Those are so pretty

[tbaleno]

Good evening everyone! Did I mention the garlic I planted in containers in the basement has sprouted. It only took about 3 days. They are about 4 inches tall right now. It appears that so far the fungus gnats are staying clear. Though I did see them near the seeds I started for planting outdoors so they may have just moved.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'll include some for you in your envelope, Cameron...thanks for letting me know. ;)


Hi Tom. :03:


Fungus gnats really suck. :(


I use a bottle of dishsoapy water to spray them and the soil. Fortunately I don't have any right now and I'd like to keep it that way. :D


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[Willow87]

Hi Tom and Sherry. Good evening to you both. Thanks so much Sherry, I just love those plants. I set the dragon fruit outdoors since its been in the 80s lately. Congratulations Tom. I'm growing alot of things from seed this year. I have to plant my 4 types of palm seeds tomorrow. Luckily after spraying with an alcohol solution and then spraying with dishsoap i havent seen many gnats or even white flies. I turned my humidifier on and it seemed to run alot of them off lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm ashamed to admit Cam, that I'm getting more seeds yet! :eek: You'll have to check out the new ones and let me know...


Good that you got rid of the gnats! :D


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[Willow87]

Ok I'll check them out Sherry, though the only other extra seeds I have are the palms that I have several off

[Willow87]

Oh you have castor beans too. I love those for a tropical look

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Don't worry too much about sending me seeds...I have more than enough of what I need. I just want to share some with you to build up your seed collection. I have too many and there's no point in them wasting.


Keep in mind that these seeds are all new and fresh and if stored properly in a cool spot they can retain their viability for many years to come. ;)


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[Willow87]

Thanks so much Sherry. I didnt know that the castor bean was hardy in my area, but I would love to grow that. I have a nice sunny area that doesnt have anything growing on it

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yup, and I have the purple/red variety...it's stunningly gorgeous, Cam! :08:


You realize though that castor bean is poisonous? Even the seeds...so don't eat them! :ha:


The seedlings are adorable when they emerge and look like little pink flamingos! Here were mine...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/254.jpg


They grow super fast too. :)


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[Willow87]

Those are cute. I remember my mom saying that they are poisonous I'll plant them on the side of my yard which gets partial sun. I like plants that grow super fast. I read that if it gets to 32 degrees then they die so I guess it isnt hardy lol. I hope i could get seeds off of it before it dies. But I would love some Sherry

[The Hollyberry Lady]

If you want a pratically instant huge plant...this is the one for you! It ends up 6 feet tall or more, in a very short time. :eek:


The color is stunning. No doubt you'll get some seeds off your specimen in Fall, Cam.


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[Willow87]

Thats perfect i definitely want something that will get huge. The area on the side has plenty of room, and it gets quite a bit of sunlight especially during the afternoon

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Omg it will be massive and gorgeous there, Cam! :08:


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Gotta go for a bit, but chat soon...


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