in their new pots. B. Pink Diamonds and B. Madam Queen. With sadness, I've used the last of the 38 pots I bought on sale, and need to buy a few more. Maybe next week when I'll be allowed to walk more. Wonder if there's any left...a friend mentioned running into a gal named Kell who was buying everything not nailed down. Could it be our Kell? If so, that's it until next year. :)
Tussee
B. Marmaduke & B. Shamus
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B. Wheel of Fortune
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Assortment of begonias. I have a couple more stands and single pots here and there but it has started raining, so no more today.
Tussee
love to look at these awesome begonias..........................
Yes, they are beautiful.
Beautiful collection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kaleem
We are having a nice rain but I managed to sneak in a couple of my favorites between showers that are on the kitchen terrace. My camera will not give this plant its dark color...I really need a new one.
Stormy Night
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Cracklin Rose and Sugar Maple leaves :) Workmen have broken off several tall canes, but she is a strong surviver.
Tussee
Ha, your pics keep getting better and better. You are very talented.
wow!!!!!!!!!!!! I am envious of your growing so well these begonias........just out of curiosity............I have a terrible time with the wind as I am so close to the coast.............what do you do with daily winds of 35+mph or do you not have these horrible winds........(they do keep us cool on 100degree days)
plutodrive, I'm a fairly new begonia grower, have killed more than I care to talk about, but hopefully have learned a few things in the process. I'm pleased you like my photos.
Tussee
gessiegail, we do not have 35+ winds here unless a tornado is bearing down on us. When I learn one may be coming I lay the large ones on their side in as much shelter as possible. Small pots are likewise taken off of stands and placed in protective spots.
Tussee
I'm thinking of growing them again. I used to grow them when I lived in Chicago about 5 years ago. Starting the species from seed was fun. Rhizomatous were my favorites. I grew a few in the containers outdoors this year. I'll take cuttings to get myself started.
You have done one magnificent job to be mighty proud of!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck getting them all in for the winter...............
Tussee,
Thanks for the nice set of pictures. They look to be in wonderful shape and color; a trip outside for the summer is great, if you can give them the proper conditions.
Susan in Minneapolis
Susan, a new prescription for a statin cholesterol medication hit me suddenly and my leg muscles completely failed me to the point of not being able to stand. I am slowly regaining muscle strength and the pain is receding. That medication is in the trash...no more statins.
Tussee
LOL Miss Tussee. I just found this. I have bought tons of new pots too the last month. Yesterday I bought 3 - 20 inch ceramic ones. And I am introducing a new color ceramic into the mix. White. What a moosh mash I have. Why I didn't just buy 1 color in just different shades over the years I know not.
I love your begonias. Aren't they so addicting? Like chips.
You can't have just 1. So many different kinds to tempt you too.
I love your pitcher pot. I think a tuberose begonia like this one would look so cheerful in that one.
Kell, I gave up completely on tuberous begonias after I failed with the best. My first visit to White Flower Farm opened my eyes to these wonderous plants, and I bought lots of the Blackmore & Langdon named varieties. Their display was so unbelievable; begonias the size of dinner plates. What I did not take into consideration was where they were being grown...completely sheltered in a greenhouse. At that time, I did not have my gh so the story goes down hill from there. Once I saw the best, I could never be satisfied with the more growable type. For shame, as plants like the one you pictured is so lovely.
Tussee
Send me the pitcher pot Tussee, I will fill it. LOL
I want you to know that if I had not drilled three holes in the bottom (without cracking it to pieces) and had not planted B. Madam Queen in it, I would send it along. I bought the last one...wonder why it came without a drain hole?
Tussee
Hey Tussee,
A lot of gazed pots don't come with drain holes. A lot of pots are sold more as decoration than for use as pots for plants. Water bowls, knick knacks, potpourri, cache pots, dried flowers, vases for cut flowers come to mind. Some I drill, some I don't.
Anyway if you drill holes in glazed pots do invest in a good diamond hole saw (1/2 inch for around $20). It will cut through these pots (like a hot knife going through butter) in a fraction of the time as a carbide drill bit or any other drill bit and save your arm as well as time.
Thanks for the drilling tip. I do come across too many non-drilled pots and I'm exhausted when I've finished the job.
Tussee
My husband gets exhausted too! LOL That is one of the TOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM jobs.
So you can put that on any drill end, Butch?
Any drill, Kell. Start it at an angle and then bring it straight up after you get some bite into the material. Follow the directions (slower speed) and you will be amazed at how easy it is compared to the other types of bits.
For concrete or stone use a hammer drill with a concrete bit. It makes the job go so much faster.
