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So, what is up this week?
Do you know snakes look friendlier if you knit them a little hat.
You never know what is real.
I am going to fix my chairs this week. My new one cost the same as the one from 12 years ago. Old one is like being in a tank. room for everything plus me on the seat and sun coverage galore. New one is like sitting in a smart car. Only room for me on the seat and no real sun coverage. Time to get busy.
Have a great day. Off to water hostas. Deep soak morning. I'll be back.
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Comments (22)I have mealie bugs on a few plants. I grow coleus as they are mealie bug magnets for faster detection. I went to Lowe's to buy a hand spray style over a hose spray poison. Oddly most everything hand spray was organic. I have no problem with organic except when I want a killing machine. I did find Seven, but it was not really what I wanted. My son stated that the pot growers are changing the market. Get photos! Congratulations on the anniversaries and Debra, I hope you are feeling better. Nothing worse than not feeling well. Ann your dish garden was a very nice gift. Does it have a drain hole? If not, you will have to get drainage. 3 of them are very tender. The 2 strings and the toe. Eventually the purple flower will grow off, but it may take a while. Do not pull it. I do not know why they do that. The rest should be pretty hardy. Well-draining soil do not overwater or over sun. Feed once in a while just not too much. In about 1-2 years that pink guy will pop off. It is the make of the plant but the epiphyllum underneath is probably a Queen of the Night. The saucer I never use them. I have flat tile for plant coasters. They will freeze. Get photos! I was just outside (Friday) and my hostas are starting to show summer heat damage. Serendipity is normally my first to go down and it has started to show sadder leaves. Big Daddy he does not like the heat either. And it is not even August yet. And he has prime real estate. Get photos! I am still repotting but I wait to do the hostas until they are dormant. I went out and bought some cheaper purslanes and I am believing that the ones I bought last year are designer divas and sterile. old dirt I have read where you can eat these, but they just do not look tempting. Get photos! It is Friday forge day! I have become addicted to 'Forged in Fire'. I do not miss my job, but I do miss having 3 different machine shops to work in. Stay cool everyone. Get photos! I have placed a subliminal message in my post. I hope you see it. Get photos!...See MoreWhat are you doing Monday 71524
Comments (15)Debra, I have no idea how to connect otherwise so please reach me at gmail. It will be oerickson. I say you still have too much grass 😆 Seriously love how you detailing your beds. Old_dirt, hubby bought me inexpensive watch that calculates my steps, I walk 5-6 miles daily in my garden/ house alone ...sheesh. I hear you on taking a break. Gary, you were right, water has subsided significantly. Still there but at least garden beds are clearing. Sandy, I am looking for salvias too, gotta find Lowes to see any sales. Otherwise I will need to get some seeds and grow a batch. My spring look needs an improvement. Are daylilies worth growing? How long that bloom lasts? Nicholworth, I forgot about Lycoris, I think I am behind by at least 2 weeks from you....See MoreWhat are you doing Monday 72124 or 72224
Comments (7)Hahaha paula, when your hostas get too big, you ship them to me. 😁 The field guide joke really got me! I have read about the seed vault before…..interesting concept, but who will be around if there’s a catastrophic event?? Ok, onto gardening…..today it’s 84 F and hazy. It’s abit of a relief from the sunny hot weather we’ve been having. And now it’s been dry for the last week. Things in the back yard which is mostly sunny are looking good with the exception of some burn on hostas. My perennials that I planted last year are in full swing and looking good. My hostas on the side yards are looking pretty good. I seems that the earwigs weren’t in those areas as much as the front. I am really disappointed and overwhelmed with what needs to be done in the front. Almost every hosta has significant earwig damage and I have a number that look like they’re on their last leg……small, brown leaves……they have too be dug up, roots removed and potted or replanted. I’m already worried about the overwintering process. Do you tip them on their side like when they’re outside or leave them upright? Do you give any hydration to them? Is an unheated garage in SE Wisconsin going to be cold enough? Yikes! I probably should do my own post about that, but that’s what’s on my mind…… Many hostas are in bloom for me now, Ambrosia, Blazing Saddles, Wide Brim, Fragrant Blue, So Sweet, Sum & Substance, Nigrescens and others. These are the late bloomers. My foot is feeling fine, but believe it or not, the ankle still is swollen. Last Saturday I went on a garden tour with a friend and really enjoyed that . Well that’s my weekly update. debra...See MoreWhat are you doing Monday 72924
Comments (11)The heat and humidity has been bad this week. I can’t be out in the back yard until maybe 4 when most of the yard is in shade. It’s just too bloody hot! 🥵 Many hostas are looking bad….bug damage, heat stress yellow leaves, nematodes on one, etc. My perennials are looking good, but most of my hostas in the front look pretty sad. I have had to dig up several shrinking or underperforming hostas and plant elsewhere or pot them up to see if they recover a bit before frost arrives. I cannot believe the amount of tree roots that I find surrounding the hostas when I dig them up! They surround the hosta roots like an invasive netting….. 😝😝 I have a bunch that need digging up. It’s a lot of work. I have two arborvitae trees on the front corners of my house and those roots seem to be problematic as well. I dislike arborvitae and would like to take them out…..not sure what I would replace them with…. something without a lot of roots…..is there a bush or tree like that??? 😂😂😂 Bathroom still is not complete…..waiting for the vanity, wall cabinet and sink to be installed still. Our contractor is a personal friend and his son has been very sick and in the hospital for a week, so I know that’s the main reason why. The shower is lovely and working great. Will do pics when it’s all done….maybe by Christmas, 😂😂😂 Lindalana, what does copper do for the plants? Sorry the bunnies got your streakers! I have not been into the Olympics this summer….. I think I like the winter games better and I am just too busy in the garden in the summer. debra...See MoreRelated Professionals
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a beautiful day..Great Expectations..
Empress Wu is growing much better in the new location..I’m excited about it!..
I think I have damage from cold temperatures on lots of hosta..but I’m not going to stress about it..
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7 months agoI don’t know…. I’m not sure I’d think a snake with a hat was friendly. Instead I’d think it was trying too hard to gain my trust. 😉
bkay, I can’t imagine what 4” of rain would look like! I hope your ground soaked it up happily.
Debra, that’s too bad they had to cut the 1929 cast iron tub into pieces. I know some people love those old tubs. But what a lot of weight on your floor!
And that’s great you were able to trap to be neutered that stray cat. He’ll have a better life not wandering far and getting into fights. My vet told me unneutered male cats have the shortest lives because of those two things.
Ann, your GE reminds me of why I like that one so much. I hope mine is still out there.
Yesterday I planted Monarda 'Jacob Cline' to replace what I lost. The hummingbirds love that one so much. I hope it will multiply again.I planted two new hellebores from the honeymoon series. One is French Kiss and the other is Romantic Getaway. (one pic because they look the same :-)
Brunneras are starting to flower.
Thank goodness Rare Breed is doing better than its marker.
Rainbow's End is the farthest along. And I got the Sluggo out on time!
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sandyslopes..I hope your Great Expectations comes back..I took these pics yesterday..Great Expectations is still unfurling..Empress Wu’s leaves look better..the leaves were cupped but look normal now..
I can’t help it..another pic of Fire Island while they’re yellow..😉
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