fine china -- spontaneous breakage?
alermar
9 years ago
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Comments (16)Well, I guess the crux of the matter is if they are still green and not dried out. I caught the ones that were murdered pretty soon and the ones broken by snow didn't dry out in the snow, so I was able to retrieve green shoots after the snow melted, bear in mind it's also beem reasonably cold there until this week with highs not much more than 40deg so that helped, too. If you have green slips, cut off the bottom to near a bud. Trim to size, if you use the ziplock bag method, whatever will fit in the bag - I put a bag-sized bamboo bbq skewer in the bag to hold it up. Instead of loose soil you can use peat plugs or pots. Rooting hormone can also be used, I think a lot of us prefer the liquid brand. Then wait until you see roots or rot, what a difference an 'o' makes, eh? ;-) You can also use band pots, etc. But, if you don't have a mister, having a plastic cover over them is key so the soil doesn't dry out and germinal root tissue has water to look for. For more info, Paul Barden has the bag method and many others: Paul Barden: Old Garden Roses and beyond http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/propagation.html AConnie at Hartwood has an interesting method using milk and soda bottles: Hartwood Roses - Rooting Roses http://www.hartwoodroses.com/Articles/rootingroses.php As for your chances, well, some root better than others, but it's like winning the Lotto, you can't win if you don't play, right? ;-)...See MoreIce storm damage to teas and chinas
Comments (7)I get so busy that I delay too long to say thank you. Garden 2 garden, you suggest cutting the dead wood and I have done that. I think I will also wait to see what happens. Ann, thank you. I will count on the rain, but not temps under 90. I think I saw that it is 86 today, and that is getting hot. I won't hesitate to water though. Kaye, thank you so much for posting. I am so sorry that your "Signature Roses" have been badly damaged. You have a great attitude about it, but then, what are our choices. I think it will be good for me to just remove the dead wood, and watch to see what happens. I have had quite a bit of damage in the past couple of years, and have waited to remove the dead wood, so it looks like there is more damage from the ice storm than there really is. It is so hard to keep up this time of year. I had the front of my house cared for, and went to the back. Now a couple of weeks later there are all kinds of weeds that have crept up in the front. Thanks again Sammy...See MoreJust curious.... does anyone here collect vintage china?
Comments (41)Hello fellow China Collectors. I am collecting dessert/salad plates in mismatched patterns. I collect the sugar bowls and creamers too. I am working on a business plan to rent props for parties. I have always adored "girlie golden items" sweet flowers...painted tea pots items the pin up girls from the curvy era would use on their kitchen tables dawning an Apron and a smile. I do not care about the value of the dishes. I use them all every day. The trade name of Shabby Chic which still has all of us women in admiration of it's sweet design, calls my name in every dusty shop - mothball smelling - church basement - ninety degrees in the sun venue. I so enjoy the treasure hunt that my IBS starts to rumble. I am caught up in the frenzy of my own accord...fortunately prior to stepping into the hunting grounds...I prepare my quest with great walking shoes...cool loose clothes...a light meal. I can not Thank You all enough for posting pictures of your lovely finds and prized China. My seek and find missions are the highlight of my weekends. I am now collecting cute plastic - backyard fun acrylic plates and wine gobblets for my event planning company. I paint old furnishings. One day...God willing...I will either get this business rolling or my Family will sell it all in an Estate Sale - when I am old and grey. I hope they will keep my bird bud vases for these little pink birdies take little space up on a windowsill.. I am certain a nice Middle Aged Women like myself will see them and use them or loan them out for a grand Tea Party some fine day - after I have left this sweet soil. Enjoy your finds...no dust on the dishes...fine or dinnerware...Share you collection with a few girl pals paired with crumpets because girls - or boys - we all just go around once....See MoreIs this set of china worth $350?
Comments (35)Just think of the beautiful Thanksgiving, Christmas, or family dinners & how wonderful any pictures taken at them will look, might end up being the person that brings a little class to the family gatherings, let someone else have the outdoor BBQ's. With the family gathered around that table & china you will have your own Hallmark memories! We have had family dinners between mom & I & SIL for 50 yrs & some of my favorite pics are those at the table, even birthdays with cake served on those plates will be lovely! I love the set & I don't think it will get broken, we sometimes had over 30 people as we invited few folks we knew had no where to go but even with all the kids no breakage, nobody drank wine or beer just coffee & tea ,but if someone drinks too much just sit them off at end. I would go for it!...See Moreschoolhouse_gw
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