Bought some blue plumerias, or have I?
gardenofthemuse
12 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (22)
mksmth zone 7a Tulsa Oklahoma
12 years agojandey1
12 years agoRelated Discussions
I bought a home with 20 fruit trees. I need some advice!
Comments (12)Personally I would be hesitant to hire someone to prune your trees unless money is no object. I was referred to a great book, I think by Harvestman, called Ecological Fruit Production in the North. It has a chapter called "The Swiss Pruning Method", and the author goes into detail about how to rejuvenate fruit trees. It will most likely take at least four years for you to get the trees to full production. I would step back and take a deep breath and realize you are on a journey; this is not a task to just cross off your to-do list. Personally I envy you for having so many established trees. I have brought back only a single pear and am working on two apples. I have learned so much from everyone here. You WILL have those moments you have envisioned, but it just won't be this fall, or maybe even next. Realize that the trees will be there for many years. Learn one step at a time and don't get overwhelmed. I was mentioning my little back-yard orchard to a friend who didn't know about my passion. She was so excited and said her mother, who is from Italy, would love to see my trees. It dawned on me that there are probably lots of older people who have a great deal of knowledge and are unable to share it. Maybe you could find an older person who has the knowledge and wisdom you need and who would feel it a great privilege to come and help. When my parents decided to keep sheep many years ago we heard about a man who was in an "old folks home" that knew everything about sheep. He virtually LIVED to come and spend time with us. It was a blessing for him and for us as well. Your new neighbors might be able to refer you to someone who helped the previous owner out in the orchard. Maybe the children of the owner would have some ideas of a person who could help. Sorry, long-winded and rambling! Congratulations on your new home!!!! Here is a link that might be useful: Ecological Fruit Production in the North...See MoreBought Some Amaryllises - Have Question
Comments (8)Dave, I'm sure someone else will be able to respond with a more thorough response as I'm a bit in a hurry but here are my two cents: the bulbs that you purchased have probably been "forced" already and have been through the whole "dormancy period" so your best bet would probably be to pot up those bulbs as soon as you have the time and give them a headstart/nutrients if you are planning to transplant them outdoors. Most bulbs left at this time of the season are probably not "newer" bulbs therefore it's best to pot them up in good soil and help them replenish their energy. If these are bulbs have not been bloomed yet this season, you should be able to enjoy its flowers without forcing in 4-6 weeks. Best of luck! =)...See MoreHAVE: have : some plumeria to trade.......
Comments (1)I have a rooted cutting from a blue ginger I brought back from HI this year. (It's 8" branch that got accidentally broken off the mother plant.) I also have some rooted 'Snow Queen' cuttings and can included a pup from a 'Tropicanna' Cana. Interested?...See MoreI bought Some Peppers and Now I Need....
Comments (4)Funny you posted this! I was in the mood to prep them differently last Friday, so I bought some sweet Italian sausage links (6-8 of them depending on how full you like your peppers) & squeezed the sausage out of the casings into a bowl. I added 2 cups of cooked minute rice, some chopped onions,1 finely diced sweet roasted red pepper, salt, pepper & parsley and 1 finely chopped clove of garlic. Stuffed my peppers & poured a jar of marinara sauce over them. Covered w/foil & baked at 350 for 65 minutes (I half my peppers). Just before they were done-I pulled them from the oven & added some shredded parmesan to the top & returned to the oven to melt.DELISH!...See Moreanimalcraker
12 years agoLoveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
12 years agohoneybunny2 Fox
12 years agotdogdad
12 years agogardenofthemuse
12 years agoJalien
10 years agodisneyhorse
10 years agoJalien
10 years agodisneyhorse
10 years agoLnorigb
10 years agoJalien
10 years agothe_first_kms2
10 years agolanilani
10 years agojoanr
10 years agoTim Ferry
7 years agoCarol Stevens
6 years agoKawagoe(Home of SF 49ers Santa Clara CA)
6 years agothe_first_kms2
6 years agoHU-518072790
2 years ago
Related Stories
LIGHTINGSo You Bought a Cave: 7 Ways to Open Your Home to Light
Make the most of the natural light your house does have — and learn to appreciate some shadows, too
Full StoryMOST POPULARHomeowners Give the Pink Sink Some Love
When it comes to pastel sinks in a vintage bath, some people love ’em and leave ’em. Would you?
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESDitch the Rules but Keep Some Tools
Be fearless, but follow some basic decorating strategies to achieve the best results
Full StoryFUN HOUZZDo You Dare Bring Home Some Liberace Razzle-Dazzle?
A new HBO movie highlights the ultimate showman's over-the-top bling all around the house
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESFeel Free to Break Some Decorating Rules
Ditch the dogma about color, style and matching, and watch your rooms come alive
Full StoryBUDGET DECORATING21 Free Ways to Give Your Home Some Love
Change a room’s look or set a new mood without spending anything but a little time
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESGive Your House Some Natural Curiosities
Botanical prints and paintings bring the wonder of nature to your walls
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Juniperus Squamata ‘Blue Star’
Need some blues in your garden? Discover Blue Star juniper
Full StoryPRODUCT PICKSGuest Picks: Jolts From the Blue
Energize your space with cobalt-blue furnishings and decor as bracing as an ocean wave
Full StorySponsored
More Discussions
georgecc