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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~

Belize
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Posted - 05/08/2007 :  20:28:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Those are beautiful photos Bedrock Barney an tisasawath. Thanks for sharing. I envy your gardening prowess.


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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 05/09/2007 :  01:38:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
you all got me concerned now, i should repot some. i can't just throw away any of them at this point, you know, each rose is unique and special to me.. err.. pepper.. i gave away 4 plants, maybe i'll pull some more.
with the lack of space especially i should've made an early selection of the seedlings like the experts say, but i didn't want to kill any of them, not after they've gone through the effort of sprouting.. i suck at the fascist part of gardening, i'll do better next season

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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =

United Kingdom
17125 Posts

Posted - 05/09/2007 :  05:07:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Hey floop, I bought some Californian Wonder Peppers at the weekend. You know anything about them?


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




those are illegal here.

just kidding.




jamming good with Weird and Gilly



Dammit, you got me excited then.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Canada
6556 Posts

Posted - 05/09/2007 :  07:44:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by tisasawath

you all got me concerned now, i should repot some. i can't just throw away any of them at this point, you know, each rose is unique and special to me.. err.. pepper.. i gave away 4 plants, maybe i'll pull some more.
with the lack of space especially i should've made an early selection of the seedlings like the experts say, but i didn't want to kill any of them, not after they've gone through the effort of sprouting.. i suck at the fascist part of gardening, i'll do better next season

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You guys make it sound like its the goddamn Sophie's Choice of gardening.

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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1884 Posts

Posted - 05/09/2007 :  11:49:22  Show Profile  Visit ObfuscateByWill's Homepage  Reply with Quote
It's hard for me to thin seedlings, too. Even though I feel it's mostly bunk, "The Secret Life of Plants" really messed with my head.

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That's an awesome setup barney.

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I'm about to plant some common milkweed. Does anyone have any experience with it? Supposed to be a great monarch butterfly host.

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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

USA
5448 Posts

Posted - 05/09/2007 :  11:51:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna

quote:
Originally posted by tisasawath

you all got me concerned now, i should repot some. i can't just throw away any of them at this point, you know, each rose is unique and special to me.. err.. pepper.. i gave away 4 plants, maybe i'll pull some more.
with the lack of space especially i should've made an early selection of the seedlings like the experts say, but i didn't want to kill any of them, not after they've gone through the effort of sprouting.. i suck at the fascist part of gardening, i'll do better next season

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You guys make it sound like its the goddamn Sophie's Choice of gardening.

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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea.



Just beat them with a club and pull off their leaves while they're still ALIVE.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =

United Kingdom
871 Posts

Posted - 05/09/2007 :  12:04:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl

Those are beautiful photos Bedrock Barney an tisasawath. Thanks for sharing. I envy your gardening prowess.


bluefinger



ahem...I must confess that my wife should take the majority of the credit. Partly due to time constraints on my part to be honest.

I notice today that we have a single half ripened strawberry. I will prep it for a photography session at the weekend and will post for your delectation and critical appraisal.


The humble apple
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-

United Kingdom
6370 Posts

Posted - 05/09/2007 :  12:24:19  Show Profile  Visit starmekitten's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Ooh! One of our strawberry plants is looking like exciting things will happen soon.

I say exciting....

Idiot.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =

United Kingdom
871 Posts

Posted - 05/11/2007 :  07:53:21  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
It has rained the last couple of days and the strawberries are responding positively. I have high hopes of an initial crop (I estimate approximately 3 no. individual fruits) by the end of the weekend.

BTW one of our blueberry plants has been maliciously attacked by a bird and/or squirrel. I suspect the squirrel having seen it looking furtive on our lawn this morning.


The humble apple
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Bubbazooka
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20 Posts

Posted - 05/11/2007 :  08:29:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I've just started volunteering on a community allotment which hasn't been looked after for many months, it's pretty big and gone wild - full of weeds and long grass. It's gonna take me a good month or so to get it nice again but it has lots of potential. I don't know a great deal about gardening, learning as I go and doing an evening course. Would be grateful for any suggestions as to what I could plant come mid-late June.
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Bubbazooka
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20 Posts

Posted - 05/11/2007 :  19:41:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Shit sorry hope I haven't killed this thread wi mi stupid question. Actually, it's alot of shit I need to revive these derelict beds.

'What are you going to do, sit there in the corner and shake?'
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~

Belize
5305 Posts

Posted - 05/11/2007 :  21:16:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Stawberries... sounds yummy. Sorry to hear about your blueberry plant Bedrock Barney.

Bubbazooka welcome and you definately didn't kill the thread. Wish I could be better help as I am just a newbie when it comes to gardening.

I did take some silly pics with my camera phone. Silly but fun.






Tonight I planted the seeds in the veggie/herb garden. I can't wait for what comes up.
bluefinger

Edited by - Daisy Girl on 05/11/2007 21:18:30
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 05/11/2007 :  23:45:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
very nice pics, Daisy
they look like they're trying to speak to you, especially the first one, you know, perhaps they would do great with some pepper company to talk to

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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Iceland
8201 Posts

Posted - 05/12/2007 :  07:34:58  Show Profile  Visit Cheeseman1000's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Le jardin de Simone et Tre:

soft fruit


pumpkins


tomatoes


chilli peppers


'erbs


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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~

Belize
5305 Posts

Posted - 05/12/2007 :  09:55:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thaks tisasawath. :)

Cool what kinds of plants are in the photos simon? I couldn't tell from the subtitle but do you and Tre actually share the same garden?

bluefinger
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-

United Kingdom
6370 Posts

Posted - 05/12/2007 :  13:23:08  Show Profile  Visit starmekitten's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Well we share a house Daisy, so yes, we share a garden. The top picture is strawberry, blueberry and cranberry then going down there is pumpkins, tomatoes, chilli and then herb planter with coriander, chives, thyme, oregano, rosemary, parsley and the little planter next to it has basil in.

Idiot.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =

Mexico
15297 Posts

Posted - 05/12/2007 :  15:39:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

Well we share a house Daisy, so yes, we share a garden.



i don't get it
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~

Belize
5305 Posts

Posted - 05/12/2007 :  20:30:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
:) Well you guys share a beautiful garden together. You have such an exciting mix of plants. I can't wait to see how they grop up on the forum.

bluefinger
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
2787 Posts

Posted - 05/12/2007 :  20:55:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
a planter hangs from my back window filled with growth i do not tend. its perfect.
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Behind the Mule
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9 Posts

Posted - 05/13/2007 :  14:37:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Does Jasmine Tea have any caffeine in it?
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~

Belize
5305 Posts

Posted - 05/22/2007 :  17:24:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Today I went into my garden and some animal had moved a lot of the steaks... then I noticed my first spouts so I wasn't so mad.



bluefinger
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =

USA
889 Posts

Posted - 05/24/2007 :  12:42:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Can anyone name this mystery plant?


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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 05/25/2007 :  03:20:22  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i name it Frederick

looks like a Frederick

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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
3111 Posts

Posted - 05/25/2007 :  04:30:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Looks like some sort of jade plant. But I'm not sure I knew they could have flowers.


Please pardon me, for these my wrongs.
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =

USA
377 Posts

Posted - 05/25/2007 :  11:52:33  Show Profile  Visit awestruck's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by coastline

Looks like some sort of jade plant. But I'm not sure I knew they could have flowers.


Please pardon me, for these my wrongs.



hey kfs, i agree with coastline after seeing it close up. i am going to research and see if i can get back to ya.


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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

USA
5448 Posts

Posted - 05/25/2007 :  13:23:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
In one of my rain barrels a couple of volunteer tomato plants showed up. I'm guessing they sprouted from tomatoes from last year's plant (a Sweet 1000). I dug them out of the barrel, which already had a tomato plant planted in it, and planted them in the ground in my patch. So, I think my final summer garden roster is:

8 tomato plants (3 of them being pretty big tomatoes and the rest are cheeries, grape, and Juliette's)
1 sprawling zucchini plant
1 trellis of green beans
2 basils
1 cilantro which is already bolting and soon won't be worth eating
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =

USA
377 Posts

Posted - 05/25/2007 :  19:44:27  Show Profile  Visit awestruck's Homepage  Reply with Quote
kfs- i have googled and looked at more plants than i ever knew was out there and I dont see any jade plant quite like yours. Maybe yours is a one of a kind.

Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1884 Posts

Posted - 05/26/2007 :  03:27:13  Show Profile  Visit ObfuscateByWill's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Nah. I've seen it for sale at some of the big box stores.

I'm fairly certain they sell it at Lowes and Kmart around here.

*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin.

Edited by - ObfuscateByWill on 05/26/2007 03:27:38
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =

United Kingdom
871 Posts

Posted - 05/27/2007 :  07:02:45  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Ok we need to see some more produce.

The strawberries are lookin' and tastin' good.






The humble apple
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
3111 Posts

Posted - 05/27/2007 :  07:17:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
That's a fantastic picture, BB. It's art.


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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Canada
6556 Posts

Posted - 05/28/2007 :  13:53:09  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I just got back from planting my second garden out at my father-in-law's farm. They saved a plot for me. A little late this year due to renos and relatives etc. But with the garden at home at the one at the farm I'm going to have a shitload of veggies. Awesome.

At home I decided this year I'm going totally organic. Not even city chlorinated water for my garden, rain and rain-barrel water only. No chemical fertilizers, only organic stuff which technically means foul thick brown fishgut sludge. It said on the label that it had been deodorized.... I poured some on this weekend and my cat came sprinting over from out of nowhere, vibrating while sniffing frantically trying to find some prey. He spent the rest of the day rolling in this dirt patch. Cats and flies.

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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 05/29/2007 :  02:15:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
great photography, barney!


and here's papa's pride



Carolynanna, aren't you worried about mercury and other eevils in fish liver?

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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Canada
6556 Posts

Posted - 05/29/2007 :  06:40:19  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
And now I have more research to do...

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Edited by - Carolynanna on 05/29/2007 06:43:16
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =

Mexico
15297 Posts

Posted - 05/29/2007 :  08:00:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
nice pic tisasawath. i'm going to be giving you some competition soon baby..
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Canada
6556 Posts

Posted - 05/29/2007 :  10:47:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I emailed the company about mercury levels so we'll see what they have to say.
After reading on this here internet for awhile, it seems there are standards for things like mercury levels if the product is to be certified "organic" which mine is.
Still haven't used it on the veg yet as they're way too small but I have on the fleurs.

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