on getting potted again.

The day was nice,the pots appeared from under the tarp where they had rested through the 'winter' and the bale of Pro Mix HP (high porosity) growing mixture was nice and moist.All the little brugies were saying how nice it would be to have a little more growing room for the ensuing balmy days.(How optomistic are the young) So we obliged 21 of them by going from 3 1/2 inchers into 5 1/2" and gallons.The root structures were beautiful and leaves nice and rich green.There was one fat little slug though,but he met his end between the blades of my trusty #8 Felco's. All in all it was a joyful day.

But there are still a number of tykes still awaiting their promotion from training pots to big kid pots,maybe tomorrow.

Oh yes,we can't forget CC's Enchanted X ?,which survived the terrors of dark,dismal,gloomy,cold winter.She almost bloomed last year,but was smitten by some early chills and dropped her buds,I tried Dristan,but nothing worked.

I know nothing about Brugmansias, in fact, I don't think I ever heard of them until last night when I subscribed to these forums, but after seeing some of the pictures that these people have posted I know they are in my future. I live in Oregon, zone 7, I believe. Do you think they can survive a couple freezes a year?
Hey, nice glass too! I used to do that along with custom woodworking, but, generally, you have to work like an ant with glass to make good money.

CAS, seems folks from all over the world are here talking about growing them.The threads have scads of great information from world-class growers.It looks like all you need to do is bring them in when it starts to get frosty and take them out when it warms up.Rather simplistic answer,but I'm sure someone else with experience will be able to help.Nothing ventured,nothing gained.

Jeepers
I hope it blooms soon
Dying to see if it ends up double
or double with COLOR!!!!

Double red with purple picotte edge ?

Oh Cas... you poor thing... wandered into the forum all unknowing did you? Sigh.. Now I am afraid you are trapped like the rest of us. It only takes one exposure to be totally hooked I am afraid. ::Scoots over on the brug addict couch to make room::

Welcome Cas. Brugs can survive a couple of freezes as long as the ground doesn't freeze and stay frozen. They will die back to the ground and come up in the spring. At least most of them will. What zone are you in? I believe people in zone 8 have little problem with them returning from a freeze, but some have said it takes longer for them to grow and bloom when they have to grow from the roots each year. Hope you enjoy your stay here at Daves. This garden really grows nice friends.

H a p p y . B i r t h d a y . B o b

Gee,thanks Dick.The best present was after the tax man did the taxes this afternoon and said we didn't owe anything--at last!!

Well shoot. Someone should have started a Birthday thread for you Bob. I think I'll go do that even tho it is late. Happy Birthday.

Gee whiz! Actually I haven't 'celebrated' my birthday for a couple decades.Seems like much ado about nothing when you consider how much of a blessing it is to be able to greet each day and whatever adventure it holds.But thank you for your thoughtfulness,I appreciate it.
Robert

Robert , Have a good one !

Hi Robert & Happy Birthday. Welcome to the Brugmansia Forum.
I live in zone 7 also in No. CA. I have to bring mine in in the winter, I tried 2 in the ground with heavy mulch & neither made it. Just keep them in large pots.
I hope you know what you are getting yourself into, posting here! Muhaha!
I was an unsupecting gardener about a year ago, Now I'm building a huge green house to hold my new addiction in winter! Good luck!
Bj

BJ,I've wished for even a small greenhouse for years.In the 30 years we have been here I have added-on a bit here and a bit there to the point that I've maxed out the available lot coverage,according to the local zoning and building codes.Heck,who says I can't put up a "temporary" greenhouse ? (except my DW).