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Alice B
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Comments (1)They will probably eventually root regardless of whether you stand them up or lay them down. It needs to be good and warm for Euphorbias to root however....See MoreAfrican milk tree
Comments (2)Transferred the big guy to an 8" pot and it's lookin' good. Haven't got to the little one (it's probably grown another inch since I posted!). I think she's gonna be quite a specimen. Thanks for the response -Joi...See MoreIf milk prices skyrocket after Jan. 1st....
Comments (33)Rusty asked, "So how would switching [to other forms] be of any benefit, price wise?" Buying ahead at current prices is the benefit. Forewarned is forearmed..... Think of it this way, if I buy $100 of powdered milk products at today's prices (something I normally use and it would be enough for a year) and it goes up 300%, I'll save a lot more on that purchase than if that same amount of money was in a savings account at today's interest rates over that same year. If dairy prices skyrocket for 6-months and then drop again over the next 6-months, I'm going to be able to use what I have in my home food storage, not change my buying habits or what I normally use, and my $125/month food budget won't take a hit - and that's my bottom-line. If nothing happens to the price of milk, I'm still good.... It's also easier to get accustomed to, or learn how to make and incorporate substitutes, before they are needed. I remember a few years ago on this message board during an ice or snow storm, people were posting us lists of food items they had on hand and were asking for help with what they could make to feed their families because they couldn't get out to go shopping and had to rely on what they had on hand. Those of us who practice home food storage do so to save money - first and foremost, be prepared for emergencies such as loss of income, natural disasters, interrupted food supplies, power outages, etc., and we are often good at finding options. I'm not going to wait until AFTER a disaster to prepare. -Grainlady...See MoreMini African Violet leaves fold up
Comments (5)Thanks Joanne, I had read somewhere that lighter leaves needs more sunlight, I was given a large AV once that had turned white from the wrong lighting, the woman knew I could take care of it. For the record that was a mess. At first I thought it was diseased so I kept it away from my others and removed all the white leaves and by the time I got to the newest green leaves I had an small AV "tree" with the long leafless stem LOL . Then I figured out it was just a lack of sunlight. I ended up with a tiny top and just rooted it and placed it in the East window with my others.. It was probably the best thing for it. The lighter green of mine made me question it and I just wasn't sure if it was a lighting issue. I can see what you're saying. I've rinsed it and placed it in my northern window (bright, indirect light). Funny how the growing conditions can vary from hybrids. My other 4 minis are all slightly darker in tone and has the heavier fuzz on them. They are already uncurling. Looks like you solved it! Thanks Joanne!...See MoreRebecca/N. IN/z6A
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