Since the pandemic, what are you doing more or less of?
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Comments (3)I kind of like north light, it may be dimmer than other exposures, but it is a nice,constant and steady level of light. One apartment I lived in was nothing but northern exposure, my plants did pretty good there. The place I live in now is very dark, big trees outside shade everything, the few windows I have that get good light are crowded with hoyas. I tend to think that if a plant is not actively growing, then it shouldn't need fertilizer. After the summer is over and most of my plants come indoors to lower light, they stop growing so much and I stop feeding and cut down on the water as well. When I didn't do this, I lost alot to root rot. However, the violets are mostly under artificial light, so them I continue to fertilize. As Fred says, I use half strength fertilizer, sometimes less, but then I fertilize all my plants that way. It doesn't surprise me that you plant is blooming. It must be happy, so don't change anything. Plants can and will bloom in what we think is too low light - but keep in mind, in the wild, alot of these plants bloom down near the forest floor with very low levels of light. Whereabouts in Pa are you?...See MoreDo these Azaleas need more or less water?
Comments (6)Azaleas need water regularly and I notice from the pictures that there is no mulch. Try adding 3-4" of mulch so you minimize the amount of waterings that will be needed. If the soil is as alkaline as Jean suggests, you will also need to amend the soil regularly with garden sulphur or iron chelated liquid compounds. A soil test (available from your Agric Extension Service) or a soil pH kit (available on many nurseries and by mail) can tell you how alkaline your soil is. Azaleas like to grow in acidic soil whose pH ranges from 4.5 to 6.0 but will tolerate a little more alkalinity. Growing them in raised beds may make the soil alkalinity/acidity easier to control. Growing them in pots is another alternative. If your soil is alkaline, there is also a good chance that your water IS also alkaline. Applying water from the faucet regularly may undo the effect of garden sulphur and force you to apply those amendments more frequently. It is very easy to tell if they need water. Insert a finger to a depth of 4" to see if it feels wet, moist or dry. If it feels dry or almost dry then water. If it feels moist, do nothing. If it feels wet, determine what is causing that because azaleas do not like wet feet for long periods of time. Be careful when researching the cause of wet soil as most of the roots are in the top 4" of the soil. Use the finger method daily for 2 weeks and make a note on a calendar every time that you have to water. After two weeks, determine how often you had to water and set your sprinkler or drip irrigation to water 1g of water on the same frequency. If the temperatures vary by 10-15 degrees plus or minus, you can check again to see if you need to tweak things. If your soil is sandy, add 1.5 g of water instead of 1g....See MoreDo slipper tubs offer more or less leg room?
Comments (2)We purchased a Victorian and Albert 60" Shropshire slipper tub. I am average height at 5.5 1/2 inches. The interior measurement of my tub is 43" (flat area for bootie and legs). My legs extend strait and the length is perfect for me to lean back on the slipper part. It is very relaxing to recline. Sitting up strait did not feel like there was no support to the back because the slope is not like a chaise lounge recline. I will be buying a tacky inflatable suction cup pillow though. My head seemed to go back further than I may want. Who knows. The Volcanic limestone is supposed to absorb and retain heat very well so, I may just prune up beyond recognition and stay in the tub forever. I am not a big bather only due to our cultured marble jetted tub that takes a lot of water to fill (it's really wide) and the jets don't work. I sat in a few free standing tubs at the plumbing supply and all were good, just the slipper gave you that little extra luxuriousness to just lean back and soak. And it is just so darn elegant. The one drawback is you are in a very awkward position to try to put your arms on the rim. It's not cut out for that, due to the slipper shape. I had room in the 66 inch tub (461/2 interior). My husband, who is only 5.10" had to bend his knees. From what I can recall (this was back in early Oct), where his knees came up to was still below the overflow so they would not be sticking out of the water. Your husband is tall, and his knees may stick out. That said, you have 44" interior space. Mark a 44" area on the floor and have your spouse sit in the space. See how far he has to bend his knees....See MoreIt's mid-winter (more or less). What are you reading?
Comments (30)Oh, I am so very sad to hear of Colleen McCullough's passing. Several decades ago I read The Thorn Birds and enjoyed it. Little did I know what awaited her readers - several years ago I discovered her 7-volume Masters of Rome series and loved those books! She simply overwhelms with her knowledge of the Roman Republic and her research ability and her talent for inventive plots that make her characters live. One could travel in Italy for a year with only her books as guides! She had a btilliant mind. What a loss. Now I've put aside the reading that I think I should be reading (Joan Didion, Rebecca West, some serious non-fiction) and am enjoying Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series. Taking a break from John Sandford's Lucas Davenport series, which do sometimes venture into the creepy, but he has some delicious plots. Before that I liked J.A. Jance, both Beau Beaumont in Seattle and Sheriff Brady in Arizona. Although Jance isn't the greatest writer, Beaumont is my favorite detective. Mary52 - Both my DS1 and my exH recommeded The Golem and the Jinni; it's waiting in my TBR pile. When I told DS1 that I was reading the amazon reviews of the book, he yelled over the phone "Don't say another word! Don't tell me anything!" LOL; that's when I decided to buy it....See More- 6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
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