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04 Oct 2011S. Balcony garden , Shamrock No. 2 (Oxalis) , Shamrock , and Propagation garden
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As a gift from my mother, I received some Shamrock bulbs pulled directly out of her garden. I propagated the Shamrock bulbs between two different containers. Since this is my first time growing Shamrocks, I wanted to decrease the chance of losing all of my bulbs to an error (if I kill one set of ...Rainy 21°C / 70°F -
17 Sep 2011
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First bug control measures taken....
Tomato 'Jubilee' , Garlic , Pinto Beans , Dill 'Bouquet' , Gypsophila , Lemon balm , Marigolds (Petite Oran...Woke up this morning and found my Jalapeno plant with yellowing leaves on both the bottom and top of the plant, and also “trails” accompanying all of the yellowing leaves. This can be attributed to two things: the weather, or bugs. We’ve recently dealt with a couple of cold days...Cloudy 21°C / 70°F -
15 Sep 2011
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First successful basil propagation :)
Basil No. 2 Potting Up and Propagation gardenCloudy 21°C / 70°FAlthough upset about having to re-schedule a visit with my father for 1 week after originally planned, I’m glad for the extra time that was given to my basil cutting (intended as a gift for my father). I had transplanted the cutting (Basil No. 2) into EarthGro potting soil last Sunday [9/11...
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25 Aug 2011
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Why do I have mushrooms in soil that has never been outside?
Propagation garden and Emberglow (Crocosmia)I planted some bulbs in a container (re-purposed milk carton) and filled it with my generic clay/compost soil mix. Neither the container nor the soil has ever once been exposed to the outside, but today I noticed a itty bitty mushroom had popped up on the surface. WTH?!?!?! Any answers would be h...Sunny 28°C / 83°F -
24 Aug 2011
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Out with the old, in with the new
Marigolds (Petite Orange) Moved, Jalapeno Bush , Acidanthera Planting Out, Sunflower #2 , and Sunflower No....Sunflower No. 1 was finally torn out and thrown away yesterday. After waiting 60+ days after bloom had finished, the head still had not produced any seeds. The back of the head was turning yellow and falling over, but the leaves were still green and I intended to let it finish it’s life cyc...Sunny 28°C / 82°F -
21 Aug 2011
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Growing pinto beans in containers/root to foliage ratio
Pinto Beans Planting Out and S. Balcony gardenSunny 24°C / 76°F
I’m currently growing (2) pinto bean plants in re-purposed milk cartons on my balcony garden. I am growing them primarily for the purpose of providing privacy from nosy neighbors, as they are climbing vines and my railing is the perfect trellis support as is.
They both have about 6 – ...
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18 Aug 2011Jalapeno Bush and S. Balcony garden
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18 Aug 2011Sunflower #2 Planting Out and S. Balcony garden
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Sunny 29°C / 85°F
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18 Aug 2011Lavender Plant Planting Out and S. Balcony garden
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Sunny 27°C / 81°FHas been growing slowly but surely since I transplanted to an old coffee container. Transplanted into compost soil with Miracle Gro moisture control at the bottom of the container. Have been watering it approx. every 2 – 3 days (de-chlorinated whenever possible), with feedings being every O...
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03 Aug 2011Sunflower #2 Showing True Leaves
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Sunny 27°C / 81°F
Sprouted first set of true leaves after 3 days
