Where is MeyerMike?

hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA

10 years ago

Haven't see MeyerMike on the forum for a while. I hope all is well with Mike?? Anyone heard from him? Mike, if you're around, we miss you, and hope all is well with you.

Patty

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mksmth zone 7a Tulsa Oklahoma
10 years ago
He got tired of all the snow and is backpacking to florida. LOL

I dont want to speak for him but he did post at the fragrant forum today.

Hey mike, you getting any warmth yet?

Mike
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tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
10 years ago
He's around - I'll go get him.

Al
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Oh Rhizo - yep, clear as mud now LOL! Actually, I decided to repot the Limequat anyway and fount that the root stock had indeed sent out roots above the original root flare, so now I'm really confused. Add to that when I started to tease the roots our of the original pot bound shape, I discovered that it had probably been planted in peat or coir or some other fiberous mass and it was sodden in the middle. I did not see any signs of rot (am I under a lucky star or what?) so I just carefully removed as much of the soggy mess that I could and reset it in a loose sandy mix. We'll see if I killed it or not - but I'm sure it wouldn't have been happy for much longer in the existing conditions. I ended up setting it so that the new roots above the flare are right at the soils line, are there any thoughts that I should root prune those and set the tree even higher? You can see the soil line was about 2 inches up the trunk from where it is now. Pics for those who are interested: And BONUS! My Meyer Lemon graced me with the first two blooms of the season :-) It has been in a holding pattern all winter! And just to show that spring has come early to eastern PA - Hellebores have been blooming since the first of Feb And their seeds have sprouted under the priimroses Sorry for going off topic, but it was 70 here today and I jsut can't help myself Alexa
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Sadly, we're done with our rainy season, Toni. We get our rain only in the winter and early spring. We are essentially rainless for the rest of the year. So, we'll just have to see how next year's rainy season goes. And no, we're definitely NOT humid here. The only time we get any degree of humidity is during the summer, when we get some monsoon effect pushing up and west from the Gulf of Mexico periodically (no rain, just a little bit of humidity). S. California is more or less one big desert. We have very, very different weather patterns than you get in the midwest. I lived in N. Indiana for 10 years. The weather is very different here. And, the terrible wildfires are almost always started by 1 of 3 things, always in combination with our awful Santa Ana winds that scream down from the mountain passes from the east. That occurs in the Fall. The humidity plummets, the winds will kick up to frightening speeds and then we either have some stupid person out in the mountains, trying to camp and light a fire, or we get power lines blown down. Rarely, we'll get lightening from the monsoons (no rain, sadly, just lightening) that can start a fire. We sit in fear of these every Fall. Patty S.
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Hey Mike..... Sometimes they do so well because many of the workers forget about them, kind of a two edge sword. When I see them at Lowe's, they are usually neglected for days on end without a drink of water, almost wilted, then watered again. Those in the nurseries adapt much better and usually respond very well right away. Those we take home, well....They are either on the decline already and we just don't notice it until weeks or days later. Add to that the extreme change in care, light and environmental factors. Have you ever notice that once you change up the environment on most plants, it takes quite awhile for them to drink until they adjust to our care? Have you ever notice those brought inside after a long summer outdoors take forever to dry out? Roots shut down until they adjust. I would use 1/2 cup of 3%, you know the kind you buy at the supermarket and water..Make just enough for each plant and water. You will notice a lot os bubbles. Mike
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Hi Mike, Thank you for taking out the time to help me. You know I really appreciate it :) I am walking around, and moving a little better but this last back surgery was probably the most invasive, major surgery I have ever had. Surgery was last January. They went in right above the top of the right leg. Surgery was to remove the artificial disc I had put in a few years ago. That was when you and Laura sent me that card, which I really appreciated! Anyhow, that artificial disc was the worst mistake I ever made. It just created more problems and pain. I also had 2 titanium screws break, that had to be removed from bone. So, they went in, and in order to get the disc out, they fractured my vertabrae. I bled out a lot, and they used my own blod to transfuse back into me. Because of that, they decided to postpone the rest of the surgery. They closed me up, and 4 days later, they reopened me. They got my fusion done with the first part of my surgery, so they put a new rod and cage in, And closed me up. I ended up being in the hospital for 5 days total. I went home pretty sore. I have had some nerve issues ever since. My right leg was numb from my toes up to my hip. Now, it is mostly my upper right thigh and a little on the back of the thigh. Ok now for my man o trees. I stupidly pruned my Ma ha Chinook over the winter. In response it started sending out tons of new growth. I lost it because the tree desperatly needed a new pot and repotting, and because I was recovering from surgery, I lost it :( I was really mad at myself Mike! That tree had bloomed once for me, and I am convinced it would have fruited this year! Grrrr! Not to mention that tree came from Hawaii and coat over $100! I still have my Carrie and it is going through a big growth flush. I am hoping it will bloom, but temps are cool here. We have had such a crappy summer here so are, I barely even had any inflos on my plumeria! My jades are doing pretty good. The ones we ordered from Germany are really doing good! I wanted to ask you about variegated Gollum, and Hob it jades. Any idea where I could find any? This has been a pretty busy week. After Tuesday morning things will slow down, and I will email you. Take care and enjoy your weekend! Andrew
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA
Original Author
10 years ago
Hey, Al! Where the heck have YOU been, as well? Thanks, tell Mike I was just worried about him :-)

Patty S.

This post was edited by hoosierquilt on Wed, Mar 19, 14 at 18:35
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buylady
10 years ago
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MIKIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE where are you????? its MEEEEEEEEEEE LOL i'm back
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greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
10 years ago
Oh, yeah, Mike's around....he's been dealing with the cold weather and the warm sun....which means venting his greenhouse from beneath the pool cover :-)

Josh
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tcamp30144(7B N.ATLANTA)
10 years ago
He turned into an orange and got eaten lol nah hes busy with his green house.
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Mad Ferret
10 years ago
Maybe he's got bored of citrus trees? :(

Regards
Nick
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greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
10 years ago
Assuredly not! Mike and I were just chatting about our citrus the other day :-)

Josh
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meyermike_1micha
10 years ago
Patty..You are so sweet and thoughtful..Thank you for thinking of me and your concern, along with everyone else actually..

Been run down....Doing ok though.. I am so wishing this cold weather would end soon..They are talking snow storm by Wednesday and 0 tonight..Way to unusually cold for this time of the year.Hard to believe that April is a few days away..Our summer and spring are not looking good and if not, I am selling my house to move to warmer grounds..

The trees are ok. I had a HUGE loss and twig die back on my best Orange tree..That is because the sunlight and cold was just too much for the huge canopy of leaves to take.So it decided to shed itself! Just as soon as the sun started to get stronger a couple of weeks ago, it decided to grow back ten fold from all new areas on the main trunk and between all teh lost leaves. Funny these plants are. Just like people.

My Kishu was completely bare up until just last week..Now tons of new growth and flowers. An explosion..It's the lack of sunlight I tell you.
The Lemon tree in the ground is doing awesome, just a foot away from the ground outside! It's starting to burst in flowers..
The Orange tree at work is giving off at least 10 huge almost ripe fruit.

No spider mites at all this season. I am thinking it's because I did not fertilize any trees that were not exposed to ideal conditons for ultiamte growth, until the sun returns..
It's the first time I did not fertilize these trees in winter and teh first I have not had to deal with one mite. I think I found my answer for next winter.

At least I have some things to look at while this weather stays bleek.

Buylady..SO GOOD TO SEE YOU again!! I am so happy you are ok and back. Please hang around, ok?

Al, thanks a lot pal...I appreciate it-0)

Josh, wil, chat soon and thanks.

Mike...I think I discovered a way to 'avoid'
mites..lol
Hope you are well these days.

Nick, Never..lol..Between citrus and orchids, not a chance.

Tcamp..too funny...I got a good chuckle out of that..
Hope your trees are ok. I hear teh cold has reached your area and coming this week..All mine on the porch are still thriving..lol. Yes, with one space heater! Even when it was 0 out! I don't know how, but they did. Although, anything on the window sill froze..Stupid me..I forgot it gets too cold there. I lost a couple of very nice orchids.

Patty, once again, thank you. You have been a dear friend to us here at home!
I wonder how that Jade is doing now that is getting hot by day and cold by night for you.
You should see the one you sent me. I will figure a time to post a pic of it for you soon.

Mike
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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA
Original Author
10 years ago
Very good to hear the report, Mike. Read about your Shiranui, yikes! But, glad it's coming back. And that Jade is HUGE. I am going to cut a few branches off to propagate!!. I will post a pick to this message thread when I get a chance. SUPER yellow, really awesome. Just love it!

Patty S.
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tcamp30144(7B N.ATLANTA)
10 years ago
Tree are ok die back and twig lost like u lack of sun light, porch is to cold when it below 20,here even with heater. So when its getting below 20,I bring them in. And use cfl inside not in bedroom lol. Got huge infeststation of spyder mites. The Rosemary oil did wonders they are gone now and most trees are recovering well. One kumquat isn't happy sheading most of it leaves but rest are just growing slowly. Will be so glad to see spring been one of the worst winters in many years.

Trace
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buylady
10 years ago
hi yep doin ok just been busy and a little under the weather "flu" yuckkk!!! man i can't wait for spring! so glad your OK mikieeee move move where? lot of plants to move to a new home LOL you take every one..c ya
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