Tropical Zone Gardening: The Coconut Wireless - chat thread 3, 1 by lourspolaire

lourspolaire wrote:
Aloha, everyone.

Great news: I am now free of that horrible wound vacuum device that has been at my side 24/7 for the last 3 months. My wound has healed something wonderful, sporting new skin around the edges. I can now apply regular dressings to it, and monitor its progress. I am so happy! I'll be able to start moving around more. This is the best news I got since mid-June.

First order of business: trim that forest of acalypha inferno that grew around my house while I was laid up. A good trim is definitely in order in certain places. I love acalypha inferno. It will produce a bush 8 to 10 feet high that is pretty much self-sufficient. A quick snip here and there and you're in business. Plus, the red, burgundy and green leaves add great color to the beds without relying on ephemeral blooms.

Fun thing about trimming: if I get tired before the job is done, I can alway start anew the next day. I have to admit I don't have all the energy I had 3 or 4 months ago. But it will be nice to get back into gardening.

Pu'ole, a.k.a. Sylvain.