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« Reply #135 on: October 27, 2012, 05:52:21 PM » |
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While watching the World Series there is, fortunately, ample time between innings to post some photos. Our Santa Ana winds have thankfully died down but the flowers are still showing some of the deleterious effects.
Winter Lights
Gentle On My Mind in sun and shade
Rose Quartz in sun and shade
Scarlet Beauty
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« Reply #136 on: October 27, 2012, 05:56:06 PM » |
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Blue Ballerina
Daisy Mae
Creole Lady
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« Reply #137 on: October 27, 2012, 06:52:26 PM » |
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Darren, when you have an irrigation system that does not have enough water flow for all emitters the easiest solution is to install pressure compensating emitters - often designated with the initials PC. These insure that all emitters on the line emit the same amount of water. They cost a little more than regular emitters but if there is sufficient water they do work well. If there is just not enough pressure or water then they can't fix that but they do a good job of spreading water evenly along the drip line.
Great photos everyone! Ernie I particularly like your Blue Ballerina and Gentle on My Mind shots.
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« Reply #138 on: October 27, 2012, 08:36:16 PM » |
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Thank you Erny and Charlie for the information and suggestions. I will look into the pc emitters, not sure if that is what I had on them originally or if it was something different.
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« Reply #139 on: October 27, 2012, 08:41:11 PM » |
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Second day blooms on T Princess and Tutti Frutti - both look great!
Also dug up Bonnie Lass today and I am really surprised to see all the main roots I saw when I replanted it rotted and gone. At least there are more small feeder roots this time and an actual small rootball. Overall it was much worse off than I thought - yikes!
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« Reply #140 on: October 27, 2012, 09:23:01 PM » |
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Although the photo does not quite show it my Cosmic Gold has never looked so golden, really stands out on finaly a nice dull day in the garden.
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« Reply #141 on: October 28, 2012, 01:41:39 PM » |
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David, thanks for the garden shot. Seeing your garden always makes my day.
Darren and Charlie, I started out using the adjustable emitters and they work fine on relatively short lines but not so well on the longer ones with lots of emitters. I have replaced a lot of the latter with the pressure compensating droppers and they seem to work better there.
Some blooms from today:
Vin Beaujolais
Ruby tuesday
A couple of different Passion flowers--great for people who like lots of butterflies.
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« Reply #142 on: October 28, 2012, 02:09:58 PM » |
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A few more: California Beauty
Chariots of Fire
Rainbow Sherbert
Luck Be a Lady in sun and shade.
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« Reply #143 on: October 28, 2012, 02:17:35 PM » |
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High Voltage
Black Dream
Different views of the two Passion flowers shown earlier
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« Reply #144 on: October 29, 2012, 08:31:32 AM » |
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yesterday's blooms
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« Reply #145 on: October 29, 2012, 08:38:36 AM » |
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« Reply #146 on: October 29, 2012, 08:43:37 AM » |
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« Reply #147 on: October 29, 2012, 11:49:22 AM » |
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Hi Everyone,
A few blooms to show before Hurricane Sandy knocks out our power.
My favorite, Bright Horizon
Acapulco Gold
Tahitian Princess
Night Runner
Ruby Tuesday
And my 17th seedling
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« Reply #148 on: October 29, 2012, 04:04:00 PM » |
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Looks like Kristin and I are in the same boat. Figured I'd post this in case Hurricane Sandy knocks out my power for a few days. Got a nice bloom on my Deep Waters. Also carved a hibiscus pumpkin. Am I addicted or what? LOL
Happy Halloween everybody!
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« Reply #149 on: October 29, 2012, 04:30:22 PM » |
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Paul, very nice Deep Waters and the pumpkin is outstanding.
Kristen, what vibrant colors. Are the photos taken in your new greenhouse?
Rocket's Red Glare
Angel's Wings
Sun Shower profusion--the bush is about 7' tall and 5-6' in diameter.
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