Tropicals & Tender Perennials: new brug..., 1 by GordonHawk

GordonHawk wrote:
BettyDee... I too have a question... when does your book come out... you must have compiled a million answers by now... I want one... so put me on the list..
it's a planter ... 22' long... and it's made from 2 x 12's sides and bottom.. so it's inside...
11 1/2" X 10 " what a plant lacks in depth and front to back space..it has about unlimited sideways space for it's roots.. the fenceisattached to the back...and is 4'tall cedar planks... spaced apart with a bit of bamboo inbetween..[ the cracks in this area let some wind through.... so there's little pancakeing of the plants...wich occours when the wind crashes down from the top over a solid obstacle ] the bamboo rises above the top of the planks another 2' to from the trellis in back of the planter.. this all sits on the brick bearing wall on it's ends.. OK..change the soil... well I don't.. I've developed it over a decade.. well the brugs are dug out so maybe
1/8 th of it is replaced every year I augment it with a variety of items..Lava for paramagnetics..cow manure for growth.. I let alfalfa pellets sit on it all winter.. and work it into the soil in the spring.. some microorganisms.. earthworms.. root inhancers.. then the regular feeding..
Spider.. well thanks... I used to declare myself an artist.. [ 60's ] . making early computer...and environmental pieces..clothing.. painting.. elcetronic and new plastic technology.. I did a glowing four poster bed... all fiberoptic..the squared posts glowed on two sides.. and were clear through on the other two opposing sides.. the lights could varry in color and intensity.. it sat on a chrome base...moss clothing.. some other plant art pieces.. I hadsome success...and write ups.. [ Newsweek..the new yorker ] I dropped it .. there were any number of reasons.. sailing I guess.. or being a single parent..
Chrissy.. yes... I do love it... the views and the work it is a challenge on this level to be sure.. I just help water Gods Garden..
Donna..thanks I appreciate it..
Clemen.. well thanks... glad it was easy on you.. but then you did take measures to help it work.. no pressure.. you haven't missed it yet..
Betty.. my my it is difficult.. I hope you always keep pushing them ..do you still teach..
well it is a nice view... night is magical .sweet air and the lights.. I have most of the view covered by plants..unless you can stand up... and I hear about that over what a great flower..no accounting for taste I guess

This message was edited Sep 7, 2008 9:32 PM