Debbie,
You posted this on another thread. Is this for this year?
http://www.plantmeet.com/
Color Coordination Help Requested
It's October 7th, not November....my bad.
Anyone planning on going?
Super duper stinky now. Got all those roses and the datura planted. Then I thinned out ll of that ruellia and spread it along the borders of that bed. Whew! Lot's of work. I still need to get 8 agapanthus to go around the two trees in that bed and one more rose bush then that bed will be done!
Next task.......the big front bed that I am just absolutey clueless what to do with. It's ugly and scraggly and needs a major overhaul
I didn't post the original thread on that other, just the link--that is not just a DG meet--mainly that other garden site swap. The one in Nov is the DG RU.
Dallas DG swap is same day.
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Yes, I meant the link. That's not a DG? Have you ever been to it? I'm curious if it's fun and worth going to. The DG RU in November sounds like fun too just don't know if I'm up for that kinda road trip. But it's probably worth it to meet everyone I've been talking to. I'd really like to be able to put a face to the names.
Yes--I've been to it but not in the last 3 years--like I said, its mainly GW folks, or at least it used to be.
Well, I think I'd rather be with the DG folks! Everyone has been reall cool and fun.
I'm sure there will be some there. The person who posted it for one.
I'm really confused, who's GW?
I dunno. I'm a newbie.
I'm thinkin' it's the other guys Garden Web...
My Datura Inoxia bloom opened this evening. It's got a great fragrence and it's so pretty!
another view
That is so pretty. It looks different than the ones I've seen. Is that a double bloom?
Yes! and I didn't expect that at all!
what a nice surprise! I planted mine tonight. Any advice for specific care?
Beautiful!
So far very easy to grow- this is the 1st year I have been growing. My inoxia are from seed I planted myself. I have found that they like sun although could use shade from hot afternoon sun. They are prone to be attacked by those awful tomato horn worms so watch the foliage! I will also tell you that all parts of the plant are toxic- that I knew but got more information - that should help. In my opinion very easy plant.
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/619165/
I just bought some Datura, red angel, maybe it was a Brug, seeds on Ebay. I can't wait for them to bloom. They're red!
Did you start them outside in the ground or a pot?
My neighbors across the street have two. One, planted against their house that is yellow and full and lush....it must be 10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. The other, a pink like I purchased today, is planted by the curb with nothing to support it and it's very straggly. They're both beautiful but the difference in health is amazing.
Very useful info. April, do you have any pets? If so, do they seem to naturally stay away from the plant. Animals have an instinct....sometimes. I have 3 cats that like to nibble on grass and my dog seem to like to nibble at herbacious plants. She tries to eat the ruellia so I'm a little worried.
Fly-Girl, I've never seen it in red. Bet that's gorgeous.
I started the seeds in the house- it was kind of cold when I started some of them and when I start seeds outside in pots they tend to dry out to quickly for me. All the datura are growing in pots and my dog doesn't bother them. She tends to like to eat grass and dig in the dirt. Now if I fertilize w/ fish emulsion I have to watch her because she will literally eat dirt! Dumb dog, but she's sweet. I have found that they like a fair amount of water but bounce back quickly if they dry out. They do grow pretty quick so you will need to pot those seedling up regularly if you plant them in a pot.
What is fish emulsion? Does it make the yard stink? Very interesting.
Imagine what you would get if you put a bunch of dead fish into a blender and turned it on "Liquify" and then you know what fish emulsion is and what it smells like. It is a super fertilizer and you dilute it w/ water but there is no escaping the smell. It goes away but the 1st few days are really awful!
I have also used liquid seaweed and it doesn't smell but still feel that the fish emulsion is about the best.
Fish emulsion is REALLY stinky. Once it gets in your nose it's there for the rest of the day. It's kind of like being in a bait shop. But, it is good stuff for plants.
Yeah it does stick w/ you doesn't it? I think there is one brand that is supposed to not smell- don't know the name of it. The brand w/ Alaska or Alaskan in the name is really stinky and stinky for a long time, fertilome's fish emulsion only stinks for like a day.
Ladies, if you don't hear from me tonight, I have either been locked in the shed or sent to a loony bin. I just bought a big ole' flat of the PRETTIEST yellow cosmos I have ever seen. I'm dead meat.
Yes, and if you get it on your hands, the smell is with you for at least 12 hours. No amount of washing them seems to work. Luckily my dogs don't eat the dirt when I use it though one follows me around like he's missing out on something. And one tip.... if you use a hose end sprayer, make sure it's not a windy day. If it is make sure you are not down wind from the direction you are spraying! :-0
Maybe I need to be locked up but, does anyone else think it has a slight sweet smell.? Not something you like, but it's a different fishy smell than say an old dead fish on the shore of the lake.
Anyway, back to Kristi's original question... It's a high Nitrogen organic fertilizer that's perfect for giving your plants a boost, but not burning them.
Sure sounds like Nam Pla......fermented fish sauce used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. I wonder........
K, tell DH that your neighbor gave them to you. She decided she didn't really think they were that pretty and well...you didn't either but you took the poor things anyway;)
Sweezel, I don't really notice the sweet smell, wish I did, I might use it more.
Well, it's not "sweet" enough to make me want to use it a lot, but I'd much rather smell it than a dead fish on the lake shore anyday. I need to use it more to, but just hate the lingering smell on my hands. I need to remember to use gloves, but if you saw my hands you'd see the gloves rarely come out.
I'm not sure I could bring myself to use it. Bad smells have an ill effect on me.
Sweezel, I wonder if our hands look the same.
Fish emulsion is not a high nitrogen fertilizer--its very low compared to synthetic fertilizers
Hands that belong on someone 10 years older? Callousses on your fingers and palm from pulling weeds? Dry, with dirt permanently etched into the fine lines of your fingers? Short nails with rough, peeling cuticles? And yes my hands and nails get scrubbed with the nail brush.
Staci
.... who's now digging in her purse for the hand lotion after inspecting her hands.
Sorry, I was thinkin in relation to other Organic Fertilizers and also thinking in relation to the ratio of N-P-K. High Nitrogen, low Phosphorus & Potassium. I know Blood Meal and a few others are higher, but they have a limited use.
Yup, our hands are the same. Now I have to get my lotion out.
Kristi I think you are on to something w/ that fermented fish sauce! No it's way, way worse- yes there is a slightly different smell than those fish at the lake but I wouldn't say it was sweet- don't know how I would classify it. It does stink!
Ok, where does one find the Yard Nam Pla?
Knolan,
Was reading this thread...listening to everyone's suggestions, and I kept thinking BULBINE...orangey-yellow would look great. Then I realized how long the thread is....scrolled to the end...and you are trying pots of bulbine! I planted b. about 2 months ago, and they have more than doubled! I'm careful to snap off (no real head to "deadhead"??) the wands (again, I'm new to this plant too!) of spent flowers, as I was told they will be able to produce more that way. I will always plant bulbine now...
Its loose, spikey flowering habit will be a great contrast to your other plant forms.
I've attached a pic of my bulbines...hope it's the right one!
Connie,
Very pretty bed!!!! It's so lush. You Austinites have such beautiful plants. I want to live in the Hill Country.
Yes, I ended up planting the bulbine and I'm really pleased with the results. I divided it a little before planting so I'm glad you said it spreads fast. That's exactly what I was hoping for. My daughter thinks I need a splash of one more thing in that bed but I don't think there will be any more room. Although, I did thin out the ruellia quite a bit so there's a little space but I don't want anything to get too smushed.
Keep those pretty pictures coming!