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Comments (6)I have also made the same observations with other forums as well. Much of it seems to be hard economic times for many -- some of whom have given up their collections or just barely tend to them on a day to day basis. I know a few who have had to shut down their greenhouses because of the heating bills. Anyone paying attention has also sadly seen numerous orchid dealers go out of business over the past few years as well. The OSF seems to be the most awake, but it is still fairly quiet compared to the way it usually had been. I hope all will perk up come the spring....See MoreI just panted my first orange tree. Question.
Comments (14)Hey Toni, Yeah, I mulch my inground citrus (I am in N. CA), but we here in West have a very dry climate with NO RAIN at all for around 6 months of the year. I mulch for water conservation and weed prevention only (I hate hate hate pulling weeds), not for cold protection, which is what I think you are trying to do. In all honesty, since it gets pretty dry around here and if there is not a *very thick* layer of mulch it'll prolly dry out around the trunk quickly too and will sort of not really stay up around the trunk ( at least that is what I have experienced, using cocoa shell mulch--that's chocolate bean shells not coconut husk chips/CHCs--and plain old bark mulch) in a 2-3 inch layer or so...mmmmm these plants get good stuff, chocolate and coconut ;)....but in the off chance you do thrash your trunk-->well, that is potentially and probably fatal for the tree, so why risk it? I just sorta scoop the mulch back so its not really touching the trunk. Come to think, CHC's would be a good mulch if they didn't fly away when they dry out--too lightweight when they dry. Other motivation for my use of mulch is a feeble attempt to add organic matter to my nasty hard-as-a-stone clay CA soil...does "adobe brick" mean anything to you.... I think with winter weather protection you are to mulch high on the tree and then take it down when the weather warms. Probably, freezing temps would inhibit the growth of these fungi and you needn't worry, but I can only speculate, someone else will know better that I. Sounds like you've been doing pretty good so far. I'm gonna go have a Almond Joy candy bar now....lol HTH, not my screen name :)...See MoreDo you have to sign up just to browse Joss & Main?
Comments (15)I have ordered several items from Joss & Main and have been very happy. In fact, one time the price listed on the page was different from the price when I added to my cart. I called customer service and received wonderful service. While they could not honor the mistake price originally listed, I did get a discount which I was happy with. After I received the item, the same customer service rep emailed me to make sure I was happy. The item I ordered was a dining room table. I'd been looking for a dining room table for years. Since I use the room once or twice a year, I was not willing to spend a lot of money on a table. This table was very inexpensive and looked ok in the pictures. Decided to take a chance, not really expecting too much. Well, when it came and I opened the box, I did a happy dance. It's beautiful. In fact, one thing I wanted was inlay in the table, but not being willing to spend much money, never found a table I liked that was in my price range with inlay. The one picture of the table didn't show the top, so imagine my delight when the table had inlay. Such a nice surprise. Anyway, sorry for the long post, but wanted to say that I've been quite happy with Joss & Main....See MoreYou wake up & feel first sign of a cold coming on; what do you do
Comments (31)My miracle cure or prevention is grapefruit seed extract. It comes in a liquid extract or pills. The liquid drops are very bitter but it's more versatile and I don't run out as often. I dissolve some Airborne in a few ounces of water or warm water with honey and add 10-15 drops of grapefruit seed ext. and chug-a-lug it down or you can take the pills. I can't remember when I had a cold or flu get past the tickle in my throat, it's been years and I never take flu shots and haven't had the flu either. Cautionary note: Some people are allergic to grapefruit but I don't know anyone who is....See Moremxk3 z5b_MI
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