Indoor Gardening and Houseplants: Watering Houseplants With Science, 0 by Chris_Moran

Chris_Moran wrote:
Huh! And we've just had the hottest spell of weather in the West of Scotland for a couple of years. Not too bad on the evaporation front though because I'm around to look after things.

This weather has been really good for a little orange tree which has been grown from seed on my system and great also for my 4 year old daughter who has been able to achieve (well, with some help from dad) what I never could as a kid ;-) I'll post a pic soon. I gave some systems into Rose's nursery (kindergarden) and the teachers have been delighted at being able to keep healthy flowers for more than a few days. The kids all did the sunflower germination thing as well. Rose brought hers home and we put it on my system for a few weeks to bring it on before planting outside. Pleased to say it's now about 5ft high and smiling at the sun.

The kids at the kindergarden were being asked one day what their parents worked as. Rose announced to the class that her dad was "...a gentleman" ;-D Made me laugh anyway. She says to me every night before going to sleep "Dad, tell me something scientists do." Beats counting sheep, I suppose.

See below a basil pic. The plant is about 3 weeks on the system. I've got a fresh pesto recipe if anyone is interested!

Chris