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« Reply #150 on: August 17, 2012, 02:55:55 PM » |
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Dave (SV) what is up with the thrips this year? Sounds like many of us here in So Cal just can't get them to go away unlike last year. Really nice to see your blooms there - keep them coming....
Denise your gazebo is just awesome. I love it and think it is already looking super fab with the hib blooms!!!
Mike lovely blooms there and I'm always liking Rodeo Drive tons...has it cooled down and even some rain there lately?
Jordan those are two pretty blooms. I'm always amazed at the colors SO can achieve - just amazing to see that! Can't wait to see how your greenhouse project comes along as the seasons change eventually...
Bon Temps putting out one of the best blooms it ever has which is great considering it is just getting over a spider mite attack...
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« Reply #151 on: August 17, 2012, 03:02:02 PM » |
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« Reply #152 on: August 17, 2012, 03:06:44 PM » |
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« Reply #153 on: August 17, 2012, 03:10:23 PM » |
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Sizzle Twins: shade & sun shots
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« Reply #154 on: August 17, 2012, 03:13:37 PM » |
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Dave (SV) what is up with the thrips this year? Sounds like many of us here in So Cal just can't get them to go away unlike last year. Really nice to see your blooms there - keep them coming....
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Farmer D, I think the warmer weather is the main reason for the increased thrips you are seeing. It increases the rate at which they reproduce. For best results with sprays, treat for thrips twice a week instead of once a week until they disappear - shouldn't take more than 2 weeks of doing this. If you've been using spinosad only for a year or two there is a high likelihood of resistance and you will need to switch to Orthene or Avid to get rid of them. After that you can start up with the gentler spinosad again but expect resistance any time you use it 10 times in a row. Charlie |
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« Reply #155 on: August 17, 2012, 03:16:47 PM » |
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Thanks Charlie! I have been gun shy using much insecticides this season. Just Kontos when needed and two spraying sessions back in mid spring of Bayer 3in1 and something just like it for the thrips. It is annoying seeing all those scratch marks no doubt!
SLIH is just insane - 5 blooms yesterday these were the best...
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« Reply #156 on: August 17, 2012, 03:21:50 PM » |
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« Reply #157 on: August 17, 2012, 04:47:48 PM » |
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There is just too much to comment on! Gorgeous. Jordan and Darren- thank you for the compliments.
Here are Gabriel and Simple Pleasures today.
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« Reply #158 on: August 17, 2012, 06:44:34 PM » |
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Woo Hoo  just look how beautiful this 'Satsuma' is! i just received the plant from HVH in yesterday's mail. I also attached a picture of 'Madame Dupont' which is blooming for me for the first time since I bought it.  |
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« Reply #159 on: August 17, 2012, 09:00:15 PM » |
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Darren, lots of great pics as usual but Summer Fun and Some Like it Hot are especially nice.
I had my first bloom on High Voltage today after many dropped buds. Quite a beauty at almost 9". Also Black dream in the early evening with the setting sun shining through from the back. Final shot is Rum Runner profusion with all blooms faded at the end of the day.
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« Reply #160 on: August 17, 2012, 09:06:33 PM » |
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And a few bush shots: Simple pleasures--simply the fullest bush I have seen.
A rare shot of triplets on Double Date with lots of other buds waiting
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Magic Moments triplets.
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« Reply #161 on: August 18, 2012, 04:21:40 AM » |
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So I went out on my deck this morning and I caught Satsuma and Snow Queen making out. LOL I swear I did not arrange the blooms this way. It rained early this morning, and the weight of the rain lowered the Snow Queen branch. Who knows, maybe I'll end up with an interesting love child. LOL  |
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« Reply #162 on: August 18, 2012, 04:23:09 AM » |
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Once I separated the two, I noticed Satsuma had quite a glow. |
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« Reply #163 on: August 18, 2012, 08:03:44 AM » |
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Love seeing everyone's blooms.
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I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could.
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« Reply #164 on: August 18, 2012, 08:40:48 PM » |
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The heat is really bringing out the spots on Heavy Metal. This is the first time I've seen them on that cv. Also Tahitian Princess--a little faded in the afternoon.
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