Growing 'Musa Basjoo' in London, Ontario, Canada... - Page 8

Jack Daw · 08-13-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Thanks, haven't seen that since it was on TV back in the dark ages!!!

Oh yeah, the sins of my youth, it's been a veeeery long time since I watched this particular scene.

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-13-2009, 07:21 PM

That was just hilarious! Thanks for the laugh, Jack!

: O

alexizhere19 · 08-13-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

Here's a better shot of it...

: )

Hey HBL,

Is that a lotus beside that naner?

alex

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-13-2009, 09:12 PM

Yes, it is, Alex!

There's fish in my pond with the nelumbo, as well. They eat the algae and mesquito larvae, and keep things real clean for me. Won't see any flowers on my lotus this season, as it was grown from seed, but it is a perennial so it will bloom next year! It's a pink variety.

: )

Jack Daw · 08-14-2009, 03:16 AM

Hey, HBL, I found some really nice Nelumbo nuciferas in my Botanical Garden's ponds, I wonder if it is this variety:

I posted this pic somewhere already, this pic's from early April (like 3rd or 4th) and I wanted to show you, HBL, how a strong mat (protected with some mulch) recovers from the winter. Those plants were about 2,5m (8,2ft) high. Black in the center usually means rotten, but in general I think that only 2 of those larger didn't come back. There were also 7 new shoots.

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-14-2009, 07:34 AM

Very cool - thanks for sharing. I think my nelumbo is different because the leaves are not the same.

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-21-2009, 08:56 PM

Well...

I have been procrastinating posting here - - - because I didn't want to hear any 'I told you so" comments from none other than - Bob!

: O

My indoor banana plant was thriving and it would have continued to thrive, even though Bob disagreed - and Jack backed him up.

I will try to explain what happened, in Rhyme...

Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall, oh my God my banana had a great fall!
All the king's horses and all the king's men, couldn't put my banana plant back together again!!!

: O

That's right, my banana plant fell off of a stool I had it on momentarily, and kerboomed to the floor - smashing the ceramic pot it was in and everything! Leaves were torn! A nightmare! Sniff sniff.

: (

I cried when it happened, but I immediately picked it up and transferred it into another pot, filling it with more soil. Then I put it in the bathtub and gave it a good watering, with some of my transplant shock Starter mix, and let it drain for an hour.

I brought it back out into the livng room, but kept it in bright diffused light for a few days. It is now perking up again, but all the lower leaves turned yellow and died - it really slammed to the floor hard! I know it did a number on it.

Poor banana baby. No one knows how bad I feel about it. I had to remove the lower leaves that were once perfect. Sniff sniff. How awful, but I am now coming to terms with it. My pictures showed how perfect it once was.

: (

I am not sure if my pride will allow me to post a shot. I am so disappointed that it happened. If it was outside, it wouldn't have happened at all - I know Bob.

On a bright note - my outside basjoo is really looking good now. Leaves are getting very big. I will show a pic soon...

: )

Bob · 08-21-2009, 09:27 PM

Yikes............no joy here. Show me any gardener who hasn't done something like this and I'll show you one who hasn't grown too many things. If it makes you feel better I stepped on a Velutina outdoors July 4th weekend (may have had a "friendly glow" about me, this was right after the infamous hot wing challenge) and snapped it in half, so outdoor plants aren't immune. Hope it makes a full recovery and then some, then back to timely comments on "Bonsai Basjoo".

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-21-2009, 09:40 PM

Alright, now I do feel better Bob...

but I'm still not showing a picture! Don't want you to see the bare leafless lower trunk! My friend thinks it looks "cool" - I could have choked him!

At least my outdoor banana is coming along now. I am not giving up on my indoor plant though. One of the leaves on it is just massive now! The plant is definitely recovering, because it is growing again, and about to open a new leaf soon!

Sorry to hear about your July 4th incident.

: (

P.S. What Bonsai?!!! What ideas are you drumming up for my plant now, Bob?...

Jack Daw · 08-22-2009, 04:33 AM

How sorry I am to hear you say,
that your banana had this price to pay.
I really wished it only the best
and never expected this emotional test.
No happiness, no joy or anything else I feel,
but I hope that your scars from this loss will heel.
For remember milady,
always happy and cheerful hollyberry lady,
that there's still another baby,
and as one ancient wise man said:
Live for those who live as well,
mourne for dead, but only at night,
so that you can enjoy the life! (with them

)

I hope this song sounds at least half as good as the original I transformed it from.

Bob · 08-22-2009, 05:39 AM

Jack Daw, a gardener , athlete..........and a poet! Pretty impressive.

Jack Daw · 08-22-2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob

... athlete...

lol Bob. Gotta do it for women.

Thanks for the compliment, I just thought it was fitting to reply with a peom, when Holly wrote some lyrics of her own.

The Hollyberry Lady · 08-22-2009, 06:41 AM

Something very disheartening happened this morning at 2 am...

I caught the tail endings of some drunken thieves stealing my potted plants by the back door! I am so incredibly sad to report that my banana plant, my decorative pot of mixed hot peppers, my red geranium, and my yellow rudbeckia, have all been stolen!

The worst yet, is that my nelumbo pond was dumped, and my fish are all dead!

: O

: (

I am too devastated to type anymore - thought it might help, but I really am floored and so incredibly disappointed. I actually caught them in the act but they had a car, and most of the plants were already loaded into the vehicle, so they got away fast.

The only thing left was my white swan cone flower and my passion flower vine, but the rest is history!!!

Have one last look, because everything is gone now!

: (

: (

Jack Daw · 08-22-2009, 06:50 AM

Oh, sorry to hear that. How was it? "Misfortunes never come singly."

Just one pic to describe what this statement's about.
Don't worry Sherry, everything will be OK. Plant stealing is an issue here as well. Strange world. Just make sure your next banana is safe, so that it recovers well.

Bob · 08-22-2009, 06:54 AM

There's nothing anyone can say..............."Those Bastards!!!" I cant tell you how bad I feel for you , your lost plants and I think especially the poor fish. I can't imagine what kind of ( you know) would do this. If they had a clue they probably could have rang the bell at a more appropriate hour and most gardeners are happy to share!................."Those Bastards!"
Sorry HBL, I know a Rottweiler breeder in Canada if that's an option for you.
Bob

Dalmatiansoap · 08-22-2009, 07:34 AM

Unfortulally s*** happends HBL and what doesnt kill U makes U stronger.
Keep head up and staight forward in new plant advantures!!!

Eric · 08-22-2009, 08:44 AM

Very sorry & very disturbed to hear of this

. If it were me, I'd be finding out "who" & "why", then I'd go for "where".... But that's just me.
Hope they get back more s**t than they're giving and Definitely wish you the Best of Luck on any new ventures you start. People can hit.... Never let it stick.

Jack Daw · 08-22-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric

Very sorry & very disturbed to hear of this

. If it were me, I'd be finding out "who" & "why", then I'd go for "where".... But that's just me.
Hope they get back more s**t than they're giving and Definitely wish you the Best of Luck on any new ventures you start. People can hit.... Never let it stick.

Some people in your life are simply not worth that searching and investigating time.

alexizhere19 · 08-22-2009, 08:59 AM

I am so sorry to hear this, I can't imagine having someone steal my plants. I wish I could say everything is fine but it takes to to obtain and regrow plants. I do wish you the best and dang them.

alex

Eric · 08-22-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

Some people in your life are simply not worth that searching and investigating time.

Maybe, but there's an old saying "What goes around, comes around" and I Sure hope it comes back at them, Hard.

BTW, "people can hit... Never let it stick" means Never let them stop ya from being happy & having a good life

.
If ya do let them stop ya, then you've been hit twice: Stolen plants & Stolen Joy.

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