ScarletRose:

I sure wish thery grew like weeds here...they don't do well in New York, afaik.

Where does Rose live?

I have only grown poppies in California, where I bought them as seedlings in cell packs. I suggest that you seperate them into cell packs now if they are an inch or two tall so they develop their roots
unhindered by neighbors. As far as the hollyhocks, they grow so tall that it is important that their base get as think as possible early on. Again seperate them into individual cells, iof they are not already, and make sure they are fairly cool...under 60 degrees is best so they grow more in width than in height right now. If they are too crowded and warm they'll stretch too much looking for the light. I hope this helps.
We grown most of our annuals from plugs which we buy wholesale in trays of 512 plants per tray. I really only start tomatoes, basil, parsley, and sunflowers from seed anymore.
GL!

Mousetrap:
There ya go! Brussel Sprouts are great home grown.

I also thought you might be talkin bout bean sprouts, which you eat as soon as they, well, sprout!

Keep your seedlings in a fairly cool but sunny location indoors. You don't want them to get leggy before plantin time.
If it is sunny enough during the days you can set em outside to harden off. They're too tender to leave out overnight, yet, even in a cold frame. But they should be gradually introduced to the outside world, so they are not shocked when you plant em. Just DON'T let em freeze!

Good Luck

ScarletRose:

My favorite movie of all time...except for To Kill A Mockingbird...anyway didn't you just love Scarlet O'Hara, Ms Scarlet Rose?

plaintiger:

Thanks PT

As God is my witness, I'll never be silent again!

ScarletRose:

I couldn't have done it without you Scarlet Rose!
Thank you ever so much. It opens up an entire new opportunity for me to be annoying. Heh Heh

BUGS

skipinnz:

Immediately!

It's a tough plant to kill and they only gave me a one year guarantee.

skipinnz:

No I have both! Poison ivy has grown in a certain section of my garden and we've had it killed last summer by experts. But it is so tenacious that it came back again this spring and even though I didn't see it, it saw me. I have the rash on my hands my thighs and my neck.
I think that the more you get it the worse it is every time. That's my homegrown theory, anyway.

It worked!
TY Scarlet and PT

It is true however that I am itching all over. I went to the doctor this morning, got the shot and the pills and the ointment. I am so allergic it's a wonder that I am actually a gardener at all. I'll have it twice more before the summer is over.

Keep an eye out for the nasty stuff, everyone!

lookwhatigot

I'll experiment more tomorrow, if you all don't mind.

At least I have the instructions saved!

Good night all!

HappyEaster

It didn't work, not because your information was faulty...I guess I am not allowed to send the url for AHRC anywhere.
But this is great news for me.
I'll try it again.

plaintiger:

You are one handy man to have around!
How do you link a web site to this message board?
Do you just type in the url?

ScarletRose:
What kind of roses did you buy?
Scarlet you can probably plant roses if the ground is pliable and warm. Make sure they are sheltered by a wall or an arbor if you wish them to live. Roses grow very slowly, especially tea roses, and are extremely delicate. The PH and water has to be perfect. They are victims of fungus and bugs.

May I recommend: a CLEMATIS! In place of roses you'll get so much more beauty with way less effort.

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Wow, I am beat. I spent 5 hours in the garden today, cleaning out the beds, adding some topsoil, pruning and preparing for planting. I can't wait for May 15!

BerniceC:

I wish I could come and lend a hand to you. It's really not that hard. Just remember that concrete is porous and absorbs anything that goes on it. You could probably create your own artwork by throwing colorful foods, salsas, fruits etc...Let them sit. Wash them away. A splash of this, a blotch of that. No one will notice the algea...it'll just blend in. Candle wax also leaves a remarkable print. LOL

Are you AFRAID of her?
I'm sure she's really a softy.

ajtgirl:
I want to try this again
My flower's aren't showing up

plaintiger:
PT there's no better time to be silly and laugh than springtime!
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Thanks for the hard question, Foxy Lady.
I thought this was a gardening discussion, not Home Depot! LOL
Really it is pretty hard to get stains out of concrete. You might consider staining the stain. There are products at Home Depot, of course, that literally absorb into the concrete and therefore don't flake off and need to be repainted like real paint. We powerwashed the floor of our greenhouse retail shop and got it as clean as possible and then added 2 coats of a sandy colored stain with a roller and it looks damn good. I also stenciled a little rug onto the center section. Some of the stains are opaque and some are more solid, but they work very well, indoors or outdoors. GL Bernice.

ScarletRose:

I agree...this will be our 4th trip there and the first time we have taken any of the kids!

ScarletRose:
Funny thing is we are leaving the two older boys behind.
The 28 and 27 year olds have work and school to deal with.
Two thirds of the family is OK, though.

ScarletRose:

Fun fun fun
We are taking my 21 and 14 year old sons. My husband, their step-father, has taught my 14 year old (James) to surf over the last 8 years. They're going to love it.

Foxy Lady:
I live on Long Island...about 20 minutes west of Plain Tiger
Maybe I should pop in on him some day

I'll be thinking of everyone while I am lying on the beach
In fact, I am certain I will have serious withdrawl not playing for 2 weeks.

Wish I had a laptop!

Foxy Lady:

It was a high of 37 degrees here today
Should have been in the 50's
Going to be unseasonable cold here in New York until the middle of April, they say
But I'll be in Kauai day after tomorrow...in the high 70's!

You definately DON'T want any of nobleheart's seeds. LOL

Eriisa:
Where did you let them sit and what happened to them there?

lisa56:
It is probably starving for fertilizer
Feed it Hollytone, if you can
Miracle Grow will help
Any topical fertilizer will help this time of year
Make sure it is not getting too much water
Is it under a gutter or downspout that splashes on it?
Is it in a low area that puddles around it?

plaintiger:
There are bush type tomatoes that don't need staking and there are those that benefit from staking. It keeps the tomatoes from getting all gross in the soil from bugs and worms, etc. The plant is happier if it's limbs are tied up to a pole or a cage. Just like you, eh, Plaintiger? Heh Heh

Foxy Lady:
Good for you...don't let them get too tall inside or they won't be strong enough to support the fruit after you plant them

Foxy Lady:

I see now why you need to wait a couple of extra weeks before planting annuals.
I planted pansies, viola and ranunculus yesterday in some planters. They will be OK outside now because they love the cool nights.

Foxy Lady:
I thought you lived in NYC

Foxy Lady:

I refer to all our participants as "the kids" or "the guys"
We have an educational center, or school, which serves over 300 children under the age of 18, plus a Day Treatment program for over 350 participants over 18. To me they are all my kids.

The daffodils have been ready to pop for a couple of weeks!. Won't be long now

plaintiger:

You should come visit us in early May when all of our annuals are ready for sale. We are located in Brookville. Remember, you cannot safely plant anything outside on Long Island until May 15th!

Foxy Lady:

I work for the Association for The Help of Retarded Children

The kids are my favorite cause
We grow crops for retail sales, year round and all our profits go back into the Association. We have 2 large greenhouses and some beautiful gardens on an old estate on Long Island. Plaintiger...since you are so close, you should stop by someday. Our annuals are the best you'll ever find and we don't charge tax, because we're a not-for-profit. We are planting up our impatiens, begonias, dahlias, nierembergia, geraniums, alyssum, coleus, lobelia, etc etc right now.

I am not a big fan of roses, Foxy, but I know a little about them (very little)

ScarletRose:
Looks more like the mammogram reminder to me, heh heh
and I think I am due

Hi everyone! I am a gardener and grower by profession

I will offer tips to anyone as long as they contribute to my favorite cause.