Insomnia Thread...

[jreidsma]

I am trying mine in soil, they haven't done anything yet. I might dig them up and check on them soon and make sure they haven't rotted or anything.

Got some new cactus seeds to sprout from a nice person on Plantswap Will get them planted soon.

Very pretty plants Cam

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I really want to get a sprout on one of those miracle fruit seeds and hope we do. I'm reluctant to sow them all at once because if one method doesn't work, I'll still have some left to try another. One of them has got to do something.


Nice flowers, Cam!


Great deal you got them for as well! I was gonna buy a little orange tree this weekend but didn't. I'll be getting some plants from Bob soon and so I gotta leave room for them. One of the plants Bob is sending me is a dwarf orange tree so I think I'll wait.


Hi, Jordan!


I hope your miracle grow seeds haven't rotted on you. That would suck!


So I'm just hanging out at home tonight. Since Henry died I haven't really felt like going out much and am still grieving him. My poor sweet little adorable bird boy. My mom and I were reminiscing about him again today and laughing at some of the things he would say and do.


He was a bit jealous of Buttons sometimes and he would fly over to his cage, land, and walk right up to Buttons and say 'you be a good boy'. Henry was the one of course that needed to be a good boy but he'd blame it on Buttons. Once I saw him peck Buttons' nose and I scolded him for it. He flew off somewhere, resentfully squawking at me for interferring. He could be very naughty when he wanted to be...but still adorable and cute even so.


So my plant addiction has taken over since I've returned home. I want to sow a hundred seeds! So glad I kept coming back each week when I was at the cottage, to water and feed stuff. Everything is thriving and it's grown a bunch in a few months.


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[tommyg]

I had a question for you.
I noticed at my local stores that you can buy a pellet garden.
How are those and would you suggest I use one before spring to try to grow some seeds? or are they not that effective usually?

[Willow87]

I hope I can keep the kalanchoe alive. I always seem to kill them. I had one that had an orange bloom on it a few years ago but I neglected it. There were also several flats of cyclamen that were 50 cents a piece

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Describe a pellet garden...what is it? I've never heard of one but love new garden stuff. Do tell...


Good luck with your Kalanchoe, Cam. Pretty color.


Ok I'm gonna go try to sneak a few shots if I can...


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[Jananas Bananas]

I've been really tight with mine too Sherry! I have exhausted all mine though. I think I will go ahead and order a older bush from eBay, even though I have the baby one. They are so expensive, but so were the seeds considering they were seeds after all.

Sherry did you see my new pink one? I posted it in the cacti thread.

[Dangermouse01]

I had two miracle fruit seeds that I put into a pot of just plain potting soil about the end of Sept, one sprouted about a month later at the end of October (a little over 4 weeks), the other hasn't shown yet. Both were put in soil less than a day after removing them from the fruit. I had them on a south facing window sill and placed a clear plastic cup over them (like a little green house) and gave them a spritz of water about every three days, so they were kept pretty moist.
I put another in just potting soil a few days ago, same set up. My plant has only one ripe fruit on it now, but some small fruits and more buds.

I have heard that they can take as long as 8-10 weeks for a seed to sprout.

Don't give up on them to quickly.

DM

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks for the input, DM.


I will check out your picture in the cacti thread, Janan. Might have missed it.


So what are everyone's plans for today? It's gorgeous and sunny here. Did you guys remember to turn the clocks back?


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[Willow87]

Good morning Sherry. Its cloudy and mild here. I think we may see some rain the next couple of days which would be great. I found a Goji sprout and a couple of Pomegranate sprouts

[tommyg]

I was thinking I like putting cayenne pepper on my food. Has anyone tried growing cauenne pepper? I might give it or garlic a try in the spring.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Cayenne pepper is one of most favorite types for culinary use. I have seeds for not only red cayenne but also yellow and purple as well. Yummy!


Sprouts are looking good, Cam. Growing the pomegranate will be so fun.


How's everyone's Sunday going today? I've been out enjoyng this gorgeous weather!


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[Willow87]

Thanks Sherry. My other pom seedlings grew a little this year. I think the extreme heat slowed them down. I want to plant them in the ground but if I'm still here, I will plant them next spring

[The Hollyberry Lady]

What do you mean, if you're still there? Are you moving?


I have a total thing for berries, as you all well know. I even like the false sprigs that come out in the stores this time of year, if they're of good quality. Here are some really beautiful ones I got at this one greenhouse...


So pretty and appealing...





I just totally love them...





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[Jananas Bananas]

Hi Gang!

Sherry those are Christmasy looking!

Oh Cam, they are so cute! Is that a dwarf pom or other? From the seed I sent?
Yeah, are you moving. if so where to?

~J

[Willow87]

My mom wants to move to another place next year because the price keeps raising on the property. I'm hoping we can move, this place has so many problems. Janan the pom seedlings are the 'Wonderful' seeds you sent me. I haven't seen any of the 'Nana' variety yet but hopefully soon

[Jananas Bananas]

You still going to stay in the Plano area? I don't blame your Mom at all!!!

I just got a new variety called Russian Giant (pom). The fruit are huge - not sure how big the bush gets.

I am glad the Goji are already coming up for you too. I have had really good luck with them!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hi everyone.


Yes, they do look Chrismassy Janan, but they also remind me of Fall too with all the berries on the shrubs and trees. I saw a pot done with nothing but the false sprigs of gorgeous berries everywhere. It was one of the most stunning garden pieces I've ever seen...even though it was fake. Some fake stuff is gorgeous when it's good quality. We have an artificial plant store here that is incredible. Of course I'd never buy a fake plant but I was super impressed with their collection and how authentic things looked.


Anyone ever tried these water globes?





My mom picked a few up for me the other day and said they're supposed to water your plants for nearly two weeks. I just used them on the plants that I don't shower each week in the tub. I thought they looked kinda cool and they're made of glass.


I took a shot you're gonna love Janan. Gonna post it in the image thread...


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[Jananas Bananas]

Yes, Sherry I have about 10 of those glass watering globes.

OK I will go check out the image thread!

[jreidsma]

Has those watering globes worked for anyone? Mine just dried up too fast and ended up just being there for looks

There is fine white hair coming out of the soil of my miracle fruit Will check on them tomorrow and see if they are doing anything.

Nice pictures everyone

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Do they work well? I mixed some fertilizer into them as well...my water-soluble DNF that Richard so loves!


Well so what did you think of the shot? There are others in the strawberry and A-G thread.


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