I'm so sad......
catherinet
17 years ago
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Comments (18)I know everyone is getting something "bad" from the weather right now...I just had to "whine". I went in the greenhouse yesterday afternoon and turned up the heater a bit..It was set to come on at 42* but obviously it was just too cold. I finally got up enough nerve to look at the temp in there around 8am this morning (it got down to 8* again last night) and the temp was 33*...I was SOOO happy to see that. We may all be helping each other "restock" our plant supplies after this winter, but I hope we don't have to!! Stay warm everyone....See MoreI'm so sad!
Comments (6)You will still get some. It actually takes less than the 90 - 120 days. That number is for the maturity of the plant, but you aren't planting new seeds and you already have good size vines. I have some of the smaller pumpkins (~10 lbs) and it only took them 12 days to reach their full size and turn dark green. Once they turn dark green they don't get larger they just begin turning orange and the second there is any orange on the pumpkin you can actually pick it and it will continue to turn orange. I wouldn't do that though unless there is a frost coming. I expect my pumpkins to be fully ripe in under 30 days once they form. So you should have plenty of time. Just think how long it took them to get to the size you said they were from a flower, that is all the time it will take them to reach that size again....See Moreohhh I'm so sad --tomato leaves have curled!
Comments (17)I think the problem may be related to not too much water, but in fact that the water level is not consistant. I know that mature tomato plants can use up to 5 gallons of water a day. You appear to have very small pots and even though they are getting water ever few days they in fact may be stressed because not getting enough water. I have Earth Boxes on my porch and also plant in garden. I put in an Early Girl first week of February with a Water Wall around it and am watering it every other day and I keep a water tray under the pot with water constantly keeping the soil moist. I use Garrett Juice Plus,Thrive, and Plant Wash (all Organic). Been using for several years and the Plant Wash will do away with you pest problems. I mix all of it up in a gallon of water and water all plants with it and rarely have any problems. Even moisture in soil is key to releaving stress to any plant. (If you want a good organic program go to (TheDirtDoctor.com) Has a link to his programs on weekend that gives great Organic Gardening Advise)....See MoreRe- Need to vent-I'm so sad
Comments (7)I sympathize, rosies. You have not failed in any aspect, at all. You have done everything in your power to maintain your mother's health in the face of many obstacles. You must be very tired. I'm in year 3 of caretaking, too. Mum is losing her mental faculties now. Short term memory is waning, though physically she is quite healthy and fit, despite a stroke in '04 (did the mental damage). She has gone from an independent old woman, to one that must be really "cared for"... I get her up in the morning, see that she dresses herself, washes her face, fixes her hair. I prepare her breakfast, helpmeet does lunch, we split dinner. I put her to bed, see that she takes her pills, schedule the "bath lady", all the things that you have to do for an elderly parent. It's really hard! and you lose your own freedom. I haven't been out for dinner with the helpmeet "on the spur of the moment" for over 2 months now. I can't visit a greenhouse/nursery after work... I have to go right home, make sure the urostomy pouch is emptied, she has a glass of water, and that the sign is on the toilet reminding her NOT to empty the pouch again until it's time for bed. From the time I wake up until I go to bed I think about Mum and the next "chore" on the list... You have done as much as you can be expected to do. You've done it well, with love and commitment. It's OK to feel sad about what is changing in your life. But don't spend too much time feeling guilty even though it's part of the deal. (Tell the facility you would rather not have them shove so much garbage food into your mother. You are paying them to take care of her and you have every right to expect them to follow your wishes with respect to diet!)...See Morecatherinet
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