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Gardenia's for Valentines Day
Comments (12)Jessay, I take the little spray bottle that Murphy's came in and spritz, spritz until every leaf is covered. I've since bought a bigger bottle of Murphy's that requires mixing with water. I just keep refilling that little spritzer bottle with the diluted soap. There is a horticultural soap called 'Safer' if you'd rather not use household soap. I have gardenias along in front of a row of pine trees that have azaleas under them. The gardenias face south and get evening sun. I have one that's shaded on the east by a huge juniper tree (eastern red cedar) and gets full afternoon sun. That one is shorter, fuller and wider than the ones under the pines and requires more frequent watering. The old original gardenia is on the south side of the carport in full sun until late afternoon, and others are in deeper shade. They all bloom well, don't obsess. They'll bloom well on the north side of your house. I didn't have a spot on the north side, but remember my MIL having them there, near a pecan tree. It probably won't make much difference if you divide them. I'd probably divide them, so they could be planted in different locations. A single trunk will put out multiple stems over time, be sure they aren't joined underground to a single main root before you yank them apart. The only other thing I can think of, don't plant them deeper than they're growing now and plant where the ground drains well. The gardenia suicide thread is funny, isn't it? Some yellow leaves are a fact of life with gardenias. The same with azaleas -- off with the old, on with new growth. Best of Luck, Nell...See MoreBusy Day Ahead Again
Comments (7)DH left early this morning to do some painting for a friend so I thought, here's my chance to get a lot accomplished...Well so far, made the bed and fed the cats...It's such a nice day here in SW. Pa., I'm having a hard time staying inside...But I do want to do windows and blinds and put up new sheers in the living room, work on a Tshirt quilt, bake something and then maybe tonight take in a movie with a friend..... Hope everyone is enjoying their day.......See MoreMonday's 'Jammed packed day ahead' exercise thread'
Comments (3)finished my exercises as well as my online time, LOL, and now heading to the dining room to paint the ceiling. Moni...See MoreHappy Valentine’s Day Everyone! Cooking, or eating out?
Comments (26)LOL, 2many, I think Sriracha tastes like vinegar and hot peppers, but can't taste any other flavors. I'm a wimp, I like just a little heat but I don't want the enamel on my teeth to bubble. I think if it's so hot I can't enjoy the flavors of the food, it's kind of pointless, but Elery loves heat, the hotter the better. That is one mean looking panty liner, BTW. (grin) Sleevendog, I found a similar potato in my storage: I left it propped up on the counter for Elery to find and he didn't even notice it, LOL. So much for that Valentine's Day thought! Thanks for the sriracha tip on hummus, Elery would love that. I suppose I could just mix it in at the end, so the entire batch isn't "contaminated"? (snicker) AnnT, the steak looks delicious, as always, and although I don't care for very many hot chilies I love peppercorns. It's a different kind of heat. Annie...See MoreUser
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