Insomnia Thread...

[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!


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.


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!


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.


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.


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.


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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! You'll have to check out the new ones and let me know...


Good that you got rid of the gnats!


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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!


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


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





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.


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!


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

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


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