BrainKing - Diskussionsborde (Garden and Winter Chat)

Emne: we use seaweed extract

Tilpasset af danoschek (5. November 2004, 02:36:51)

as rooting hormone - it works amazingly well ...
one ounce is about 5 euros here - equals $6.50 ...
it works even in very low doses - truely productive ... ~*~

5. November 2004, 05:41:06

skipinnz

Emne: Re: we use seaweed extract

thanks Dano I'll have a look and see if I can purchase some over here.

5. November 2004, 07:59:42

Nev Nake

fish emmulsifier....or just put old (fresh) not cooked fish bones and meat under the cuttings.....works wonders.

it is used in the tropics of australia every day....you catch a fish, eat the flesh, and bury the remains under a plant...good gear LOLOL

5. November 2004, 08:03:59

absolutly!! and the more oily the fish the better!
early Americans were taught to plant corn by the Indians that way.

5. November 2004, 09:12:49

skipinnz

Emne: Re:

Thanks Nev Nake & Bwildman, but I don't think it's practical to put fish bones, heads etc into pots. I'm actually trying to get cuttings going in pots to transport to another property

5. November 2004, 22:35:26

danoschek

Emne: skipinnz

Tilpasset af danoschek (5. November 2004, 22:38:54)

here the main provider is 'Neudorff' - could be available internationally.
btw the fishy stuff is practicable indeed. 'pre-rotten' in the garden even
entirely un-smelly - and fishbones grated are not notorious either ... :D ~*~

6. November 2004, 00:52:51

Emne: Re:Fishbones

I trust miracle_gro,don't have to worry about any cats digging up the bones.

6. November 2004, 03:59:14

when planting roses(and it helps to fish quite often) I literally plant the fish carcasses 1st,covering with 3 to 4 inches of soil,then planting the bush.This allows the oplant to "grow into" the fertilizer,after planting shock.

6. November 2004, 04:43:54

Emne: Re: Roses

Roses love potassium also,i throw a banana peel in the hole than plant the bush.

6. November 2004, 06:03:05

Nev Nake

I agree with Bwildman...whole carcasses under the palms in my garden absolutely worked wonders :)

10. November 2004, 07:54:03

Emne: Snow

We got some snow so the gardens are to bed here in NY.

10. November 2004, 08:06:34

Hello Foxy Lady....i love to garden L:OLOL

10. November 2004, 08:08:39

Emne: Re: Bernice C

Glad to see ya

10. November 2004, 08:10:56

ummmmm....mumumum cant play keryo pente..or whatever....would you like to play Backgammon.....cant play that either but at least i know how it goes LOLOL

10. November 2004, 08:13:55

Emne: Re: Game

Sure i'll play i'm not good at that either.

10. November 2004, 08:20:43

i await you invite :)

but for now Dinner is calling :)

see ya'll tamarra

21. November 2004, 10:32:54

Emne: Happy Thanksgiving

Hope you all have a blessed day.

13. December 2004, 22:12:42

ScarletRose

Emne: Oh kewl..

Thanks Foxy.. :)

13. December 2004, 22:13:42

ScarletRose

Emne: Pointsetta's

anyone who can offer tips?

13. December 2004, 23:49:21

Emne: Re: Oh kewl..

I can use the help since i'm busy with the girls.

28. December 2004, 11:44:26

http://www.heirloomgardenexperts.com/info-sheets/poinsettias.htm

Emne: SR try this site

14. Januar 2005, 11:42:35

Emne: Weather

Wow our weather is crazy it was like SPRING YESTERDAY high 53.Today it's cold and SNOW on the way.

14. Januar 2005, 20:48:02

Emne: Re: Weather

Foxy Lady: time to plant your snow peas!!

14. Januar 2005, 20:52:43

Chimera

Some of my bulbs have sent up their leaves.

14. Januar 2005, 20:59:05

just before a snow is the best time to plant grass seed.
As the snow melts,it loosens the ground and somewhat buries the seed.

14. Januar 2005, 21:15:59

Emne: Re:

bwildman:
Yes we've done that it also keeps the birds from eating the seed.......Yuk i don't like peas.

14. Januar 2005, 21:19:55

Emne: Re: Re:

Foxy Lady: 1st time II heard it...I thought"no way"
the soil here in the Ozarks consists mostly of rock and red clay,and b planting grass in this fashion,allows the seed plenty of time to germinate.

14. Januar 2005, 21:31:14

CW57

Emne: snow peas

i started planting snow peas today. they're picked before they mature and eaten whole, usually in stir-fry, very tasty. i like them in a salad uncooked. good gardening to all.

15. Januar 2005, 11:44:26

Emne: Re: snow peas

CW57:
Where abouts do you live? Our ground is froze here even with the few days of warm weather.

15. Januar 2005, 20:15:57

CW57

Emne: Re: snow peas

Foxy Lady: i live in eastern texas. it's about 50 today and we've only had a few nights under freezing this winter.

16. Januar 2005, 04:05:02

Dolittle

Emne: Re: snow peas

CW57:Good ole east Texas..greatest place in the world!!

16. Januar 2005, 12:31:43

Emne: Re: snow peas

Tilpasset af Foxy Lady (16. Januar 2005, 12:34:02)

CW57:
Can't plant nothing here until the end of May.I'm in Central NY and it's been crazy weather this year.

29. Januar 2005, 11:20:23

Emne: Birds

Don't forget to feed our feather freinds.

29. Januar 2005, 13:22:19

Emne: Re: Birds

Foxy Lady: Hint from bwildman: dont place your birdfeeders near your vehicles or patio furniture

29. Januar 2005, 15:05:48

Rose

Emne: Re: Birds

Foxy Lady: Your right Foxy. SO many people think its cute to feed the birds in spring to watch them chirp by the windows but RIGHT now they need food. I feed the many, many diff types of birds in my neighbourhood. Peanuts for the jay and even squirrels. Seeds for the little ones. Even meat and eggs for the crows and seagulls. All birds are equal in my books.

29. Januar 2005, 20:16:09

Chimera

Emne: Re: Birds

Foxy Lady: Don't forget they also need water. Especially if it's freezing out. I have a big plactic pot bottom that is pretty easy to unmold the giant ice cube and replace with fresh water. I'de love a birdbath heater but don't have.

29. Januar 2005, 20:32:13

Emne: Re: Birds

bwildman:
For sure huh

29. Januar 2005, 20:34:18

Emne: Re: Birds

volant:
They get fluids from berries and etc........I also see them pecking at snow.......

29. Januar 2005, 20:39:30

Emne: Re: Birds

Rose:
Squirrles oh please we have a family that lives in the eves of our house every year.They move out in the Spring.We had them removed and taken away but they came back every year,so we gave up

29. Januar 2005, 20:44:37

Emne: Re: squirrels

Foxy Lady: try hanging small bags of mothballs near the corners.You can use craft lace and thumbtacks.It will also keep wasps and spiders down.

29. Januar 2005, 20:47:49

Emne: Re: squirrels

bwildman:
Once we have the house resided this Spring they won't be able to get in.I hope anyways.

29. Januar 2005, 22:00:44

Rose

Moth balls really work on keeping spiders and wasps away? Gotta try that then. My windows and doors are always covered in huge spider webs. DOnt mind spiders just tired of them taking up all the window an door space

29. Januar 2005, 22:06:14

Emne: Re:

Rose: works great.

30. Januar 2005, 04:10:13

Emne: Re: Re:

bwildman:
Mothballs also work great keeping the dogs from going potty on my trees.

30. Januar 2005, 05:57:30

yep moth balls or napthalene flakes....we put them on the floor of our shed...no cockroaches or mice :) and it smells nice :)
but if you have scavenging pets, or small children..crawling etc that will put anything in their mouths BEWARE they are deadly poisonous

30. Januar 2005, 23:59:23

CW57

Emne: Re:

BerniceC: Moth balls and napthalene flakes are petroleum products, and if you can smell them, they are getting into your lungs, and that is NOT good for you! To rid youself of pests, deprive them of their food supply. Cayenne pepper will repel mice and squirrels.

31. Januar 2005, 00:01:11

CW57

Emne: Re:

BerniceC: I highly recommend www.dirtdoctor.com for safer solutions to pest control.

31. Januar 2005, 00:05:36

Rose

Emne: Re: Re:

CW57: I guess I am just a lover of all creatures. I cant see why ppl want to rid themselves of squirrels. People feed birds but want to starve out the squirrels. I dont think I will ever under stand that type of thinking. If ppl wanna starve one WHY not all? Im not trying to start something. I just dont get how ppl can like only certain creatures. When I see squirrel baffles on bird feeders I shake my head. Its ok to feed birds but not squirrels? ok sorry my rant for the day..

31. Januar 2005, 00:40:57

Rose

Emne: Re: Re:

CW57: Great site BTW! thanks for posting it

31. Januar 2005, 02:31:28