"The Cymbidiums do need cold temps to set the buds. We live in Virginia and we leave ours
outside. They can take it down to 35 and prefer that for setting buds. Our plants bloom
every year. Feeding is also very important. But…"
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Contributing GardenerDiana Ripka replied to Hildegarde Fischer's discussion Orchid-Cymbidium in the group Orchids
Corinne M. McEwen replied to Hildegarde Fischer's discussion Orchid-Cymbidium in the group Orchids"I have to say I am a beginner, but have found that my orchids do really well where my african violets are. That being said, I also use fertilzer, but half strenght. And I water them once a week and with bright light and not direct..Other then that…"
Lileen Emilimor replied to Hildegarde Fischer's discussion Orchid-Cymbidium in the group Orchids"Just Googled this site. Hope it helps.
http://www.landscape-and-garden.com/orchids/cymbidium-orchids.aspx
Lileen."
Ramona Shartzer replied to Hildegarde Fischer's discussion Orchid-Cymbidium in the group Orchids"Hi Hildegrarde found out that is the kind I have. And no blooms on mine yet either. Think they bloom in the winter. You can take them outside from what I understand like Christmas cacti."
Hildegarde Fischer commented on Bonnie Long/zn5/Wi.'s group Birds in the Garden"Spotted a pair of bluebirds in the garden this morning. I wasn't quick enough to get a picture."
Harry Larsen replied to Hildegarde Fischer's discussion Wisteria vine in the group Gardener's Lounge"I read that the seeds are poisonous, so if you use them for craft purposes, make sure they cannot dislodge and be eaten. Also, some say the leaves have toxins, you may want to use gloves when working around this plant."
Mary Frank replied to Hildegarde Fischer's discussion Wisteria vine in the group Gardener's Lounge"Pull them off, throw them out. Are you crafty? I save canna lily seed and use them for beads. They can be glued on dried gourds for a decorative touch. Maybe you can do something similar with the wisteria seed."
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Wisteria vine
I have a 3 yr. old Wisteria vine that has bloomed beautifully for the last 2 yrs. However my dilemia is what do you do with the seed pods that are left hanging? Help.
Hildegarde Fischer replied to Hildegarde Fischer's discussion Orchid-Cymbidium in the group Orchids"Thanks carmen, I'll take a look."
Hildegarde Fischer replied to Hildegarde Fischer's discussion Orchid-Cymbidium in the group Orchids"Ellen that's exactly what I do with my other orchids and they are blooming right now, however the cymbiidiums haven't bloomed in 3 years or since I got it. Thanks for your suggestion."
Ellen Molbak Welsch replied to Hildegarde Fischer's discussion Orchid-Cymbidium in the group Orchids"My dad has had great success with Cymbidiums. He says they need cold temps to set their buds. He lives in the Seattle area and keeps his in a garage with a large window, after they are finished blooming, which is occurring right…"
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Dwarf fruit trees
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 6:55am 0 Comments 0 Likes
This spring I started a Brown Turkey fig & a dwarf peach tree in pots. They grew quite well. I 'm wondering if any of my Zone 5 gardeners have any sugestions as to what I should to to winterize them. I would like to just bring them in the garage. My garden center told me to plant them in a sunny location in my garden. However the first of Dec. I am going in to have both my knees replaced. Right now it is rather difficult to do any digging.
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- At 4:50pm on October 28, 2009,
John scott Wagner said… - This is John Wagner and it will work till about june than I use Bayer incest and diesese control once every 6 weeks till the end of season, Till today I still got roses blooming on the knockout rose. The sulfer spray kills the over wintering blackspot and later the Bayer protects against bugs and blackspot too, I used to have a strong case of blackspot here in the rose garden till sulfer spray!, Happy gardening John
- At 4:54pm on October 14, 2009,
Kathy Bassett said… - Just bring your geraniums inside and plant them in pots. Place them in sunny windows and don't overwater. They bloom all winter and are ready to be placed into the garden next season. Best, Kathy
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