farmer d
Farmer D
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« Reply #60 on: December 07, 2011, 03:44:40 PM » |
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....Yes Darren I have for about the last 10 days...its been in the low 30s....they seem to work well....I cover them around 4 every night and uncover around 8-9 am....they seem to work well...I would cover yours if you are getting that low of temps....I waited a little too long and have about 4 that are not looking well.....droopy leaves..so I am spraying super nova daily...it kills me to see one not do well..but I think they will recover....your blooms and everyone elses are awsome....I will be posting some pics later today   Lynette I think you're in good shape there. Are the winds any issue with keeping the plankets on your plants? That would be my concern here especially with the taller plants I have. I have half a dozen near or over 5 feet tall and I wonder if the wind would get under the planket and do the parachute thing causing broken branches and such. I got the 10x20 ones to cover whole sections of my planters. I don't know if you tie yours down at all. Coincidentally here are a few shots of cold burn I saw for the first time today. Hot Pepper and Valentines Day which are right next to each other. All the others are fine. It's supposed to start warming up at night now so hopefully this stretch is over. Farmer D |
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farmer d
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« Reply #61 on: December 07, 2011, 03:52:56 PM » |
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Darren, like you I have almost all my plants in the ground. It has been getting a little colder each night--last night was our low at 39 F. Do you plan to use Plankets for each individual plant or do they make something that would work for a whole line of plants? I think I better stock up and be ready just in case. Where do you get them? I was thinking that my larger plants that have been in the ground for several years will be OK and it may only be necessary to protect the smaller ones that I planted late this summer. Does that sound like a reasonable way to go?
Erny I think your more mature plants should be fine especially up against your house. That is a nice bit of protection for those nights that are getting a little close. My main concern is with global warming it seems that here in So Cal we actually are getting a lot cooler and experiencing more dynamic weather conditions including colder winter lows. I wouldn't be surprised if this winter or next we have some widespread freezing all over So Cal and all plants no matter how mature will need protection. I got the Plankets that are 10x20 feet so that I can quickly cover whole swaths of my planters. I just have too many plants to go individual. I think your small ones should definitely be covered anytime it gets close to 40F (4C). I lost several 4 inchers last winter so maybe even keep them inside during winter if you want to dig them up. Check out plankets.com to see what you want. My last order shipped really fast - within a week I got it. Farmer D |
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farmer d
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« Reply #62 on: December 07, 2011, 04:01:20 PM » |
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Today's blooms - it's really slowing down now. But man i love The Path!!! And AG is just always so pretty too...
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« Reply #63 on: December 07, 2011, 04:08:18 PM » |
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Darren, thanks for the info. I'm especially glad to hear about the 10 X 20s since it would get quite expensive to order individuals for about 60 plants. So far no cold burn here but the flowers sure don't like it-- especially Black Dream.
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« Reply #64 on: December 07, 2011, 04:36:45 PM » |
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Lynette I think you're in good shape there. Are the winds any issue with keeping the plankets on your plants? That would be my concern here especially with the taller plants I have. I have half a dozen near or over 5 feet tall and I wonder if the wind would get under the planket and do the parachute thing causing broken branches and such. I got the 10x20 ones to cover whole sections of my planters. I don't know if you tie yours down at all. Coincidentally here are a few shots of cold burn I saw for the first time today. Hot Pepper and Valentines Day which are right next to each other. All the others are fine. It's supposed to start warming up at night now so hopefully this stretch is over. Farmer D....Ya the wind was horrible...I staked them down with my bamboo stakes and used some rocks,,, I also have the 10x20 size...I have 3 of those and a few smaller...just make sure you anchor them down.the best you can..and hope for the best   |
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« Reply #65 on: December 07, 2011, 04:40:33 PM » |
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oops...i dont know how that happened ..sorry
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« Reply #66 on: December 07, 2011, 04:54:12 PM » |
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some blooms from the last week.....lynette
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« Reply #67 on: December 07, 2011, 04:55:32 PM » |
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David In Nha Trang Vietnam
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« Reply #68 on: December 07, 2011, 08:02:26 PM » |
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Lynette your Confection Perfection lives up to its name, perfect. Rainbow Sherbert is nice for me today and my Melon Melange has got buds and blooms after a long rest.
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« Reply #69 on: December 07, 2011, 08:44:04 PM » |
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Wow you guys! All I can do is look at all your photos and drool.  |
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« Reply #70 on: December 08, 2011, 09:33:17 AM » |
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David your melon melange is beautiful!!!!
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farmer d
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« Reply #71 on: December 08, 2011, 05:43:09 PM » |
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Lynette and David just fabulous blooms....
Today I was down to just one new bloom but if there was one to have this will do...
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davidwood
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« Reply #72 on: December 08, 2011, 11:32:38 PM » |
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Chariots of Fire and City Slicker today.
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farmer d
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« Reply #73 on: December 09, 2011, 06:33:33 PM » |
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David great blooms. COF just wants to bloom and bloom. Great CV. Your City Slicker is just gorgeous!!!
Today's blooms for a full moon...
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« Reply #74 on: December 09, 2011, 06:35:20 PM » |
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few more...
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