Gardening Questions: ROSEMARY,BASIL AND FOOTLESS MAKES THREE

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 12:36 PM	Good Morning Gypsies, Rebels and Friends. Over 500 posts, no need to dread, we'll put that thread in the garden bed.Many more pictures and stories to tell, so join us friends, we wish you well. Aww, come on, it rhymes....sorta. Grin View Larger
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 12:41 PM	I had help with the weeding yesterday. Bob came to keep the butterflies at bay. View Larger
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 12:50 PM	In this rhyming thing my brain is stuck, it has to stop it's beginning to....bug me. GRIN and speaking of bugs, I counted 14 of these bug zappers while weeding. View Larger
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 12:56 PM	Good morning Lynnie, Smiley and Trina. Hope you have a lovely day.
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 01:17 PM	Moon is a poet Yes, it is true! On the DG website this may be something new. But deep in her heart It's always been there... Let's hope those poems aren't something that's rare! (( what do you want for on the fly?))
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 01:37 PM	Morning Moon, Smiley, Trina ( I know your'e somewhere around) Trina you think its an aster? I guess we'll see what happens when it blooms. Didn't pull it cause Dave wanted to see blooms, but I usually pull if I don't know what it is. Since that approach got my hibiscus yanked I have slowed down.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 01:38 PM	Hi Smiley. Very nice for flying...grin The other thread was getting too bulky for dial-up, and who would have thought over 500 posts in less than 48 hours....the wires were smokin'....grin Hope you have a great Friday....and an even better 3 day weekend.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 01:39 PM	Good morning JJs. How is DH's arm today? on the mend I hope.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 01:42 PM	yes i'm here trying to figure out what that stupid plant is I guess moon read my poem this morning, and got her creative juices flowing!
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 01:44 PM	Looks good this morning , he even asked for new bandage. Wonders never cease. Have you seen cat around? Hope everything's alright. I remember she was visiting with grandkids and then on vacation for week. I unchecked the ad thing under tools but have a simple shoe one on top here now??
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 01:47 PM	I took a better picture of the plant that said it was a heuchera, but that I think is a coleus... searched every page of both listings in DG to compare...not one single match someone else wanna give it a whirl? View Larger
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 01:50 PM	At my house probably a weed that when it blooms I will never get rid of. LOL Getting ready to head outside with my freshly mixed industrial strength roundup and head over to the neighbors. Creeping charlie is creeping under my fence.ugh Later have to head out to country to help a couple. Gonna ask them if I can post pic of their place to get ideas of some plants I can plant for them that don't need much tending. They have a place built like a chalet with two ponds and a nice cement patio with fountain. Probably use to be gorgeous but now overrun with weeds. I am trying to clean it up for them but time is hard to find. My DH went out there and mowed it all and took him 11 hours!!
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 01:52 PM	Oh and I took this one just to share a simple way to show I care dag nab it we're gonna end up with a whole thread of cheesy rhymes! View Larger
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 01:52 PM	JJs, I think it has something to do with whether your browser has a pop-up ad blocker feature on it or not. I have not seen any of the ads you guys have been talking about, except for just a second a green frog snagging a cell phone and that was only once. My DHJim has no tolerance for pop-up ads so the computers are set to block them. Guess your DH realizes how serious those things can be....or did you offer him bag balm and a faulty zipper? grin Morning Trina. No, haven't seen your poem yet....been trying to get inside stuff done so I can get outside stuff done...busy day today.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 01:54 PM	JJs, Cat said she would be gone for the week, so don't really expect to see her before Sunday or Monday. Pretty rose, Trina
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 01:54 PM	Don't know but its pretty. Moon, DH said "what about that tree" I said " Moon said leave it alone!" He gave me a year from yesterday for it to get some leaves.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 01:55 PM	the thread for the poem is Who Am I....its cheesy but if I post one everyday I might be able to unload some plants hehehehe... I gotta leave here real soon to take the evil puppy to the vet flea dipped, shots, and a microchip!
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 01:57 PM	too bad all the roses will be going away soon...I'll be taking a few cuttings soon to make new starts for next year... keep teasing hubby I'm gonna drown the back yard in flowers too so I don't have to mow!
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 02:00 PM	No I didn't say a word. Ya know if you let them think its their idea it ok. I have the popup blocker on, unchecked everything under tools but still have a simple shoe ad. But then most the time after a page loads it says done, but with errors. I have a friend whosw son is coming home this weekend that works alot with puters hoping I can get him to come over and give me a tune up. My son usually does it but I don't think he knows as much as he thinks he does.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 02:02 PM	lol JJ they never do I think Tinkerbell knows somethings up because all of a sudden she's real lovey dovey and keeps giving me sad eyes!
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 02:03 PM	A year and counting...well, since it is a graft, you may get a plain old wild cherry if that is the root stock. Give it a shot of fertilizer to help it over come the shock. If it starts sprouting from below the graft, you'll have to decide if you want wild cherries or not. If you see any budding on the upper part it may just survive. Got my fingers crossed. Do post pictures of the neighbor's yard and we will try to help you come up with some ideas...is the the neighbor whose garbage your DH "stole"? LOL Puppy is not gonna like you today Trina.....may turn into Tinkerbelle Hulk. grin
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 02:06 PM	she's already the "Evil Blood-Thirsty Chupacabra" most days anyway ya'll see her pic and think she's cute...we tried to get a pic of her evil face this morning but every time she sees the camera she gets cute!
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 02:07 PM	alrighty time to go BBL
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 02:07 PM	mine always says "done with errors", I don't know why. But I have the ads turned off, never even get a shoe. maybe our browsers have something to do with it. I think DG shows up better with Firefox, I have IE8. Trina, your pic sure looks like coleus to me also, but I'm usually wrong with these things (( except that darned bachelor button )). grin to Moon.
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 02:13 PM	My neighbor has the creeping charlie. But yes the house and yard I want to spruce up belong to the "stolen garbage". It is out in the country all by itself. I know if she could see she would be furious at the way it looks. I was so mad because last year she had a company come out to trim bushes and a couple trees and weeds and all they did was spray the weeds, trim evergreen bushes and cut down a small tree probably all of 10 hrs tops and charged her almost 3 grand.
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 02:16 PM	my entire front & back lawn is creeping charlie and it's evil cousin I-don't-know-what. at least it's green all the time.
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 02:42 PM	I started having mine srayed in the spring and haven't had a dandelion or any creeping charlie since. But the yard next door is full of it. I only have trouble with that creepy grass that goes everywhere. Don't know what it is but nothing seems to kil it. Been digging it for years always have more.
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 02:45 PM	too many critters & kids in our neighborhood for spraying.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 02:49 PM	Shame on them for taking advantage of a blind woman....gotta hope kharma kicks in soon. Wish I was closer so I could help you....stars and crowns to you for being so kind. Smiley, I have that nasty little green variety of tradescantia all over my shade garden....grrr I hate it so much, that i am planning to dig up all the small plants, cover the shrubs with tarps and plastic and bombard the area with a good broadleaf herbicide, Round-up won't be of much help here cuz it really needs sun to work at its' best. Been fighting it for 8 years and everytime I think I have won, it creeps out and rears its' pretty little white flowered head. Good day to you all, gotta get this train on the track...GSJordan is going to his Dad's for the weekend....three days of no homework, bedtimes, baths or meals on time...DHJim has promised to help get some of the garden projects done...I promised steaks on the grill...we'll see who keeps their promises....me cuz I'm heading to the store now...NYah haha Have a lovely....Moon
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 02:50 PM	We have kids and dogs, cats all around. Whatever this company uses doesn't seem to bother them. They have to stay off until the spray dries after that its fine. Three out of the five houses on the block have it done and luckily we have never had a problem
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 02:53 PM	Know the feeling Moon my GS going to moms. I would have to promise more than steaks I think I'll do it myelf.LOL. I have to head out also. Have a good one
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 03:00 PM	You too JJs...catch ya later, have a sweet day.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 03:43 PM	see I leave just for a little bit and come back and everyone's gone again!
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 04:14 PM	I'm here Trina, same height, same sneakers, same fear of things that go bump in the dark.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 04:21 PM	LOL...I'm being a bad little witch! good thing my checkbook is already empty for the month!
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 04:23 PM	it's easier to balance that way
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 04:25 PM	very true! good thing I can't have all the plants I put on my want list though or I'd be moving to that 33 acres I own in missouri really quick...and probably would have to buy some more property too!
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 4, 2009 04:28 PM	What you aren't over 200 yet? I'm sooooooo disappointed in you! I love your titles moon :) I wonder what people who don't know us think..."footless makes...whaaaa?" I kind of like that, adds to the mystery. Rebels rebels rebels. You're keeping it alive. Well I'm gonna dunk myself in the shower and head off to see giant veggies at the state fair. I'll drag my camera along so everyone can wonder about the crazy lady taking photos of the veggies. Or maybe you'll just have to suffer some low quality cell phone photos. Hmmmm, gotta decide. Hope everyone's having a great day! Sun is out in AK and it's a whopping 40 degrees! Gonna be a heat wave today!
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 04:30 PM	33 acres??? Whatcha growing out there?? I'm a city girl, I'm lucky I have 33 feet! well, maybe more...but not much!
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 4, 2009 04:30 PM	Geez in the time it took me to type that 4 posts appeared :) NOW we're back on track ;) K going to the shower now. Don't want to scare the kiddies.
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 04:31 PM	more people walk to work in Alaska than anywhere in the US. I heard that on the brainbuzz one day.
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 4, 2009 04:34 PM	LOL! Probably. Especially if you live in the bush. Not far to walk. A ton of people ride bikes. Me, I still love my car. :) K now I'm getting side tracked. State fair, giant veggies, must get ready.
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 04:34 PM	Hi icanfindroom. I am smiley, I horned my way in on the slug thread. (it's so-o not like me, but I was in need of friends, I don't have many)
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 04:37 PM	take... your... fingers... off... the...keyboard. I know, it's hard. when I go online at work, DG is my home page. and I get sidetracked.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 04:39 PM	wow smiley we really do have a lot in common.. as for the 33 acres...right now just trees! I haven't been out there in almost a year...mainly cause there's nothing there yet.....someday...someday I'll build a house!
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 4, 2009 04:41 PM	Welcome to the old mint basil slash chicken slash...whatever...thread(s)! Have you chosen your gypsy band name yet? Gotta have a name to run with the band :) Yep it's hard, especially when you hit the DG home button and see yet another post on one of our fabulous threads and...MUST...LOOK... And I have no will power. SO anyway glad to have you on board. Everyone here is grrrrrrrrrreat!
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 04:42 PM	don't wait too long! gotta have time to enjoy it.
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 4, 2009 04:43 PM	Yep, I'm going, I'm going!!!!!!
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 04:44 PM	yes, it's been fun. I haven't been given a gypsy name. I have to pick my own?? give me some ideas !
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 04:48 PM	no no no Moon is the one who usually does the naming! But she's open to suggestions!
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 05:08 PM	hhhhmmm i read a post from our previous thread basil something or another and the last post was admin admonishing us for being "Chatty" at 533 posts but how long is the slug post? anyway Ican or smiley do you know anything about coleus? I can't seem to find the one I have anywhere...here's the pic...take your best guess View Larger
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 05:15 PM	maybe it would be easier if that elusive chat room showed up more often! I'll try the coleus...
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 05:16 PM	here what your saying about the elusive chat room...but I've never seen it or anything to suggest we had one!
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 05:30 PM	it showed up on the home page I think Wednesday when I went on. Over on the right where the "todays articles" usually are. It said chat room is open, so I went in. didn't recognize any of the names and felt like I went to the wrong party so I left. I think I wrote something on the basil thread. Moon, would it help me get a gypsy name if I told you that's waht I dressed up as for Halloween every year? I have a picture...
Chezca Hayward (Z8b-9a), CA (Zone 8b) September 4, 2009 06:48 PM	Knock-knock-knock! ^-^ I have a confession to make (gramps, you there!:): I didn't read all 500+++ post before I started a-typin away! Shhhh!!!! In fact, I don't really even know what this thread is about- somethin about basil? :-) Moon said sumtin bout this thread way over thar in the slug post so i thought i's chickit out! AND... here I am! Elloh everybody ! Hey, did we just get kicked out by admin int he other post..? I swear I was typin in the other post then suddenly a DG genie went poof and here i am... weird...! Anyway, I don't know which end is up anymore but me here and who cares (carebears) right? :-) Somebody catch me up on what we're talkin about please! :-) !
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 06:53 PM	I have found some really cool things!!!!
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 06:59 PM	If you go to Communities, then on the right side you will see Gardening Blogs. Then click on a name name below. These are amazing. 1. ninaAries --- Here are some BEAUTIFUL flowers! 2. August plants and bloom pics --- You will think you are in fairyland! When this opens, click on the Slideshow at the top far right side. This message was edited Sep 4, 2009 2:06 PM
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 07:24 PM	Trina: try this: http://www.glasshouseworks.com/gallery2.html don't know if I copied that link correctly. Back to work.
Metrosideros Keaau, HI September 4, 2009 07:24 PM	It just took me 10 minutes to load the slug thread and there is not a single reprimand from Admin there? Hey Venice, you can use your calcium pills as fertilizer, but grind them up first. If your area has limestone rich soil, that will work too. Calcium carbonate / limestone is very inexpensive, much cheaper that using your supplements.
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 07:26 PM	Venice, I couldn't find the August plants and bloom pics. In the communities?
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 07:27 PM	Dave, how much calcium would that avocado tree need? And what can I do to make it branch at the top?
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 07:30 PM	Do you see the GARDENING BLOGS on the right side of this page if you scoll up to the top? Click on Gardening Blogs. The 2 that I mentioned will be in a list. This message was edited Sep 4, 2009 2:33 PM
Metrosideros Keaau, HI September 4, 2009 07:30 PM	Mix about half a cup of calcium carbonate for 5 gallons of soil. To get the tree grow out more, add some fertilizer.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 07:34 PM	I see what you mean by not using my tablets. lol I didn't know It would need that much.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 07:38 PM	Dave, have you ever heard of a Lite SlimCado? 35% less calories and 50% less fat. I didn't read the label when I picked up this large avocado. You know what they say, if it quacks like a duck, looks like a duck, etc. . . . . Not so! I thought I was getting a regular avocado because it looked like one! What are the odds of this pit becoming a good tree?
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 07:44 PM	Trina, very pretty rose!
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 07:48 PM	Ican, I was trying to find the thread that you posted that toadstool. Of course, it is over on the one that is now closed. Just wanted to tell you how cool that little toadstool is. It is so pretty, it almost looks like a fake one that is painted!
Metrosideros Keaau, HI September 4, 2009 07:53 PM	Usually, seeds from modern hybrids don't make good plants, but if you like growing them might as well try it. Once again, if the plant is polyembryonic it will resemble the parent. All Avocados have the potential to produce fruit, if the seedling is not polyembryonic, you have no idea of whether the fruit will be good or not.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 08:15 PM	Okey dokey kiddies friends and Gypsie....the word is out....MOVE. So. voting time.....which general discussion forum is there that will allow both subs and non-subs access, that we can post pictures to? Inquiring minds want to know. Everyone voice your suggestion, and the one with the most suggestions will be the lucky thread that gets the Gypsy Band, veggies, friends and critters...puffballs included and our two very special friends, Yammy and Footless. Welcome to our newest Gypsy Rebel. the one and only Rock'NSmile, formerly known as Smileymom......and the crowd goes wild......YEA! Hope that name is okay by you, if not change is good....grin....Roll call: IcanRock, Rockcat Kassy, RockSteady Lynnie, LavaRock'NChocolate Man Dave, RockofAges Jim, LoverRock Rachel, JJsGrammaRocks, Rock'NSmile Smileymom, and HotRock Trina.... The voting begins.....MoonRock
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 08:19 PM	Dave used a big word...not fair using big words! some of us aren't that smart
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 08:23 PM	like I said the slug thread is outrageous but we got booted!
kwanjin West Valley City, UT (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 08:27 PM	Here is one choice for y'all to move... http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/general/all/ This is the one suggested by Admin. It's fun to read what you have to say or see the pics. There is a place for everything, however. More people can see what's happening and, perhaps, join in.
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 08:30 PM	I LOVE my new alias! I AM a Rock'NSmilin' kind-of-a-girl. I prefer not to vote because I don't know much about nothin' on this here website. Just let me follow the crowd & I'll be happy.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 08:32 PM	me neither I don't like making big choices
Metrosideros Keaau, HI September 4, 2009 08:39 PM	Polyembryonic means the seedling will have multiple shoots. Monoembryonic means the seedling will have a single shoot. Kwanjin's suggestion looks okay, as long as everyone has access and we can post photos. Looks like photos can be posted on the forum, but nobody has any posted!
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 08:56 PM	Moon, Wilty and I would like to be part of the Rock Group!!!
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 09:00 PM	Hi Kwanjin, Our only problem with General discussion is that it is blocked to non subscribers. We have a number of nonsubs who read our posts, and a few that have become subs because they found a sense of camaraderie here and wanted to be a part of it. Aside from PlantID, InsectID and the plant files, the Beginning Forums are the only ones that allow nonsubs....and that is why we are here. Looks like we are not gonna have a choice, but are going to have to move to Gen Discussion, or suspend our thread posting....
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 09:03 PM	Welcome to our latest Gypsy, Wilty'sRock'NMom.....welcome Venice, and as always if you have a name preference, we can change it.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:12 PM	Welcome Home, is that for paid subscribers only? There is no marking beside it in the list of Forums. ???
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 09:15 PM	No, it is open to everyone, but does not allow pictures to be posted...and how would the Gypsies tell any stories without pictures....grin
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:26 PM	Aaaah!!
Metrosideros Keaau, HI September 4, 2009 09:26 PM	Definitely need photo capability. I'm off to the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park today. Will get plenty photos! Aloha all!
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:27 PM	Great! We love your photos!!!
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 09:27 PM	there are not too many places to go that are open to everyone, but are kind of "back porch" forums, I see. Too bad you can't post pictures on the Welcome Home forum.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:29 PM	Why can't we talk on one of these forums? I don't understand.
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 09:30 PM	OK Moon before we get moved and I have to get out the credit card.LOL My landscaping nightmare. This is the front of the house View Larger
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:31 PM	How can you tell who has access to what? Like, non payers don't have blogs? I am still a Newbie and don't understand how everything works.
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 09:32 PM	this is looking from balcony View Larger
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:33 PM	JJ, oh my! You are right on the water, really nice balconies, and even a fireplace outside. So cool.
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 09:34 PM	patio View Larger
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 09:34 PM	ni-i-ice, jjs. love the willows!
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 09:34 PM	Venice, Terry, a DG admin/ moderator shut down the thread I started before this one around noon today. I had already posted the notice of a new thread, but, Terry also noted that we needed to move to the backporch or general discussion forums, but non subcribers cannot go there, it is a closed forum.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:37 PM	For all you non-payers, I signed up for just 3 months (I meant 2 months) and it was only 5 dollars. I thought that was a good deal especially up north here things will have slowed down by then, gardening wise! This message was edited Sep 4, 2009 4:53 PM
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 09:39 PM	Venice this is not my place. It belongs to an elderly couple I help sometimes and it has gotten overrun with weeds. I went out and sprayed today and am hoping for some input on what I can plant for them to keep weeds down after I get it cleaned up. I'm sure in its younger days it was something else. Down the back of the house View Larger
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 09:39 PM	It took me all of about 2 hours to join. I knew it would be money well spent. It also showed me how much I DIDN'T know. ((and found me some new friends too!))
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 09:42 PM	JJs, it is such a shame that the homeowner is blind and cannot enjoy such a beautiful view. Perhaps we can figure out a way to get lots of fragrance and birds to sing for her, so at least she will derive some joy from her yard. And don't worry, we won't leave you in the lurch...maybe we could get them to add photo capability to Welcome Home forum. It is open to nonsubscribers also. We certainly need to figure out the front of the house first. Kinda has a deserted look to it that invites trouble.
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 09:43 PM	Willows? Hope you mean the trees or I probably sprayed em. They made sure I didn't get the crown vech, he showed me where it was amongst the weeds. So we pulled there. ugh Venice is it three months or two months for $5?
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:44 PM	JJ, are you sure they don't need a 'real' landscaper? I forget, is there an older person living there? Do they want to clean up the yard for resell?
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:46 PM	JJ, my mistake. It is $5 for 2 months. That would be up to the first week of November.
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 4, 2009 09:47 PM	I thought I saw willow trees from the pond view.. going outside now
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 09:47 PM	Venice, if you place your cursor over a name in one of the threads, it tells you if the person posting is a subscriber or not. On the page listing all the forums, any of them with an asterisk behind it is closed to nonsubscribers.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:49 PM	This message was edited Sep 4, 2009 4:56 PM
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 09:50 PM	Moon, can't we go to one of those?
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 09:51 PM	Appreciate that moon, but I wll just subscribe not a big deal. One less trip to mcdonalds or skip some donuts and ice cream. j/k I will take some more pics once we get some of those weeds gone. Biggest cockle burrow bush I've seen in a long time sitting right smack dab next to the patio. It really is a neat place nothing around and another small pond on other side of the driveway. You walk right out the basement onto a cement slab under that balcony.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 09:55 PM	Most of us can Venice, but not everyone is a subscriber. JJs,Perhaps we get rid of the grass growing up to the sidewalk and replace it with a row of low-growing shrubs (2 to 3 ft height max) and use something like the blue rug or blue chip junipers to fill in the slope. Not quite sure what is growing below the balcony, no magnifyers on these bi-focals....grin
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 09:59 PM	Venice yes she is blind , her DH lives there also but he has several health issues also. I worry about them out there but they are stubborn. They did hire someone once but I feel was taken advantage of. eventually I am sure they will have to move but for now I can't stand the weeds and when her DH decides he is going to do it lets just say its not safe. My DH has had to go out and retrieve the mower from some pretty scary positions near the pond and once the man fell in.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 10:05 PM	Moon, what is Garden Watch Dog and Go Gardening? DG says they are free to everyone. Where and what are they?
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 10:07 PM	Moon believe it or not there is some kind of low growing evergreen growing under that grass!! He is working on pulling that grass, we watered it down so would be easier. The spray I used would have killed it. If anybody knows of something that won't kill the plant but will kill the weeds, I would gladly buy some. There is alot that is going to have to be hand pulled. Thats why I thought after the weeds get more under control I would get new pics. Hard to tell what there is under them. Just wanted someone else to feel my pain. LOL
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 10:10 PM	Garden watchdog lists unscrupulous vendors, less than upfront traders, nurseries that don't honor their claims or ship inferior products, etc. Go Gardening is a list of various garden related businesses and their locations, hours etc so if you are travelling in an area, you can see what is available to visit/buy. Nurseries, botanical gardens and the like.
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 10:10 PM	Smileymom there are willow trees around the pond. I just wanted to make sure there weren't some other kind of willow growing I didn't see.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 4, 2009 10:12 PM	JJs, it has been my experience that sometimes it is easier to remove what you want to save and spray the rest than it is to try to winnow out all the weeds, I have to do that with a border bed that some evil wicked grass has gotten a hold in.
Terry Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) September 4, 2009 10:15 PM	Quoting:Garden watchdog lists unscrupulous vendors, less than upfront traders, nurseries that don't honor their claims or ship inferior products, etc. One small clarification. The Garden Watchdog (often referred to as GWD for short) lists almost 7,000 mail order companies--mostly good, a few not-so-good. About 70% of all the comments are positive reviews, so it isn't really focused on the unsavory places. Every member is welcome to share your great mail order experiences, as well as warn others if you got burned. Here's a link to it: http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 10:21 PM	I think most of what they have are pretty good size evergreen bushes. They have some things on the other side of the house I haven't got to yet. I believe from what I have been told that it was designed to look like a chalet they have overseas. Germany maybe? There are a couple tulip trees out front by the pond
flowers_delight Leicester, NC (Zone 8a) September 4, 2009 10:25 PM	jisgramma, If you read the roundup jug, which I never did until this year lol, it will tell you if you spray directly on the weed it will run down to the roots and not hurt surrounding plants. Hummmm just playing catch up, am I right is this site gonna be closed and moved to another hemisphere?
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 10:26 PM	Here is a pic of the bushes they mostly used View Larger
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 10:31 PM	Thanks flowers I did read that and thats what I do at my house. But at this house it would take until next fall to do it that way. Think kassys BF back 40. It might not be as weedy as this is.lol
flowers_delight Leicester, NC (Zone 8a) September 4, 2009 10:33 PM	Sounds like moons way is the only solution then for sure. Don't know who is in here but hello everybody!
flowers_delight Leicester, NC (Zone 8a) September 4, 2009 10:35 PM	I've been out weedeating myself today, hopefully won't have to mess with it anymore this year as the weather is turning cooler fast.
flowers_delight Leicester, NC (Zone 8a) September 4, 2009 10:40 PM	How do ya get to the General discussion or parking lot threads? I have never seen that forem listed.
flowers_delight Leicester, NC (Zone 8a) September 4, 2009 10:42 PM	ok, gone to try to figure it out feel like I'm talking to myself lol If anyone gets back on here give me some info Please gotta find my gypsy friends.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 10:50 PM	I never have wildlife on my patio except for mostly bumble bees. This is the first time I have seen a dragonfly. He is really hard to see. He is on a hosta leaf pointing up. View Larger
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 4, 2009 10:57 PM	Flowers I have no idea, if you find it let me know. Maybe only for subs Venice I see it . I don't think I've seen one all year.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 11:01 PM	Moon, talking about critters -- Bob is one of your cats. He looks so comfy there. I think you have 2 more cats. Have you posted a photo of them? Also, your little green frog is so cute and very pretty.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 11:06 PM	Kitty can be so graceful while she is sleeping! View Larger
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 4, 2009 11:57 PM	so where are we going? And why am I in this handbasket?
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 5, 2009 12:10 AM	Haven't heard trina. I am running scan on my puter so using laptop that works PT. Moon cat checked in on slug thread, I posted we were here and if she couldn't find anyone to dmail you,cause I might be lost too.lol
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 12:21 AM	ok so let me get this straight between us the paid subscribers (no offense intended to the unsubs) and the advertisers, they get enough money to run the site, but if you actually want to get into the site you have to block the advertisers becuase they mess things up or direct you to obscene sites but because we "Chat" too much we're being kicked out of here to and reminded that we have a plant id forum... well the people on that forum are rude and most of the time never answer you. So we are being directed to another part of the site which only subscribers can go to because we "Chat" which is the whole point of the website in the first place because it seems like they don't want the subs and unsubs speaking to each other so does that pretty much sum things up?
RachelLF Rural Retreat, VA September 5, 2009 12:42 AM	Hello everyone. Sending Chezca a hardy welcome! Jjsgramma, gorgeous place you are taking care of. Loved viewing those picture's! Dave, will enjoy the pic's from your voyage to Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park today! Hi Trina, not all the people who respond on the Plant and Tree I.D. forum are rude.........;-) Venice, I now have a "Wilty" too;-( Should have tried to save my plant sooner...look's like it's too late now though! Jean, leave me bread crumb's on where to find you guy's next if I get lost;-) Don't know what I would do without you here. Heading back to the kitchen for a while, cooking for a family get together tomorrow.
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 12:45 AM	Rachel, what plant is going to the fairies soon?
Terry Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) September 5, 2009 01:40 AM	Quoting:but if you actually want to get into the site you have to block the advertisers becuase they mess things up or direct you to obscene sites If any ad is causing problems or directing you to an obscene site, please use the "Contact us" link at the bottom of every page of our site to reach our admin team. Please describe what the ad was for, and where it was located. The ads are generally home/garden related, or geared toward the demographics of people who use our site. We take a strong stance against any obscene sites, and our sales team is also very sensitive about ads that are overly obtrusive. Quoting:well the people on that forum are rude and most of the time never answer you. I'm sorry you've had that experience, but if you have specific concerns we encourage you to use the same link I referred to above to contact us. We can't make everyone be friendly, but we do expect our members to be civil to one another. Quoting:because it seems like they don't want the subs and unsubs speaking to each other Not at all. We're really not in a "we" and "they" situation--as admins, we're also members here ;o) We offer about 50 forums that are free to all members to use. We have found the "chat' type forums can sometimes get personal, so they're a little more private (but with over 7,000 subscribers able to read what you post in them, we don't encourage people to divulge deep, dark secrets.) We've also found that by reserving the chat-type forums for subscribing members, the participants tend to be a little more respectful of each other. Not always, but generally speaking, they don't engage in flame wars or deliberately offend or provoke one another. The knowledge that such behavior can lead to a revoked membership tends to carry a little more weight when you've paid for the access. That said, we don't pressure anyone to subscribe. But we do try to keep each forum relatively on-topic (with the necessary latitude, given that we're dealing with over 450,000 members.)
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 01:50 AM	hey that worked! didn't solve anything but that was better than the response I got when I did push the "Contact Us" link
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 01:54 AM	ok gotta a stumper of a plant here and not my coleus this time...some kind of shrub blooms a flaming orange/coral color in spring...but feels weird wen its in leaf View Larger
Terry Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) September 5, 2009 01:58 AM	I don't show any notes at our helpdesk from you; would you mind trying again? And I'm afraid an ID request buried under 130 other posts (and counting) is probably not going to get much attention. I'd encourage you to start a thread...in the ID forum ;o)
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:09 AM	if anyone's on they usually get back to me...I will try the Contact us button again....earlier today it would send me over to a blank page....I shut the ads off but it doesn't seem to help with the being "bounced" around but at least now it bounces me to other parts of DG which that I don't mind
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:12 AM	Are they saying we can go over to the Plant and Tree ID?
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:21 AM	Hey I actually got the contact us button to work....doing the happy dance! No he said he thought my pic of my unidentified shrub might get lost in all these posts and to start a new thread to have a better chance of getting it identified
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 02:23 AM	Well here's a question. Terry, where can non subscribers and subscribers go to have a chatty / silly (yet educational and often plant related) forum and be able to post pictures? Because we'd love to get to a place we can stay and not irritate anyone, but we simply must have our pictures and we want everyone to be able to join in. I figure you are the best person to ask because you know this website far better than any of us. SO, what do ya think?
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 02:26 AM	Trina, if you ever have a thread that's not being answered you can always bump it back to the top of the list by adding a post. Even if the post just says "Hellooooo...is there anybody out there???" :)
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:30 AM	I do that at 3 am when I can't sleep..hence the stupid poem under the heading "Who am I" what can I say I have issues
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 5, 2009 02:39 AM	Hi all, back home again. Good news on Cat JJs, THanks. No Venice, Terry suggested Trina start a post on Plant ID to get her Croton ID'ed Trina Croton is the common name I believe, Codiaeum variegatum is the genus and species Here is a link to a bunch of pictures so you can sift through at your leisure for the variety http://images.google.com/images?q=codiaeum variegatum&oe=utf...
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:41 AM	I have some croton in pots at the house But I ain't never seen one grow 8' tall and thrive and bud out in winter here....but I will check
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 5, 2009 02:41 AM	Hi Ican, how was the fair? Good Question....
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:43 AM	dang it, now you made me want more plants Moon...thanks alot...my hubby's gonna want talk to you...LOL
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 02:44 AM	LOL trina! I think we all have some sort of issue or we wouldn't get along so well :)
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 5, 2009 02:45 AM	Here ya go Trina...by the way, in the ground the croton will get up to 10 ft tall. http://www.floridata.com/ref/C/codi_var.cfm
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 5, 2009 02:45 AM	Ican, dear, you do have a way of cutting to the chase....grin
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:46 AM	hhhmmmm...10 feet huh? I'll keep that in mind!
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:49 AM	I was thinking that might a nice plant to have. Then I saw it is for zones 10-11. So that's that!
Terry Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) September 5, 2009 02:49 AM	icanfindroom, I can only offer you the chat forums for chat threads. On-topic plant related posts are always welcome in other appropriate forums. None of the chat forums are open to non-subscribers, for the reasons I listed above.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:50 AM	thanks for trying but these things get huge multipetaled upward facing flowers and they start flowering before the snows eve gone....and the leaves feel like sandpaper. they are dark green nderneath a greyish fuzz stuff that feels like sandpaper...but if you rub it completely off the green is actually shiny like a holly
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:52 AM	we thought at first maybe a mountain laurel or another form of holly, it's definately a show stopper in spring
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 02:52 AM	The fair...sigh...didn't make it. Went to leave and went looking for my cat so I didn't shut him in the office or the closet. Couldn't find him. Even went around with cat treats, the way he likes to eat that's always a ringer. No cat. Then it occurred to me I had gone outside last night after it was dark. I thought "the boys" were asleep and probably just barely closed the door. My cat sometimes likes to open the door and creep out but usually only to the front steps. Also my dog usually stops him. I went around the corner to get a picture of the moon which was looking fabulous (will post it next, bad picture because I didn't stabilize my hands). Anyway he must have snuck out and I didn't see him because he's basically black and it was pretty dark. Probably walked right by him hiding under the BBQ. I'm pretty sure that's what happened because 10 min. before that he was sitting on my lap. I only ran a couple of errands close by and stuck around home to see if he came back or if someone called. No luck. Blasted cat is spoiled rotten but he takes off. Bah! I told a friend if he doesn't turn up I'm getting another dog. My dog never takes off, even if I have the gate open. My cat's micro-chipped and has tags so we'll see.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:57 AM	I had the evil chupacabra microchipped today...so she ate my roses to get even...everyone thinks she's soooo cute but I will catch a picture of her in evil mode eventually!
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 02:59 AM	I'm sorry it just doesn't make sense to me that pics/chat/and non subscribers & subscribers can't get together. Seems our little thread doesn't quite fit anywhere. Our pictures are on topic for what we're discussing which is a bit of everything. Onesie twosie threads would drive us all mad (ok we sort of already are but you know what I mean). And not to cause problems but why are their threads that chat and are longer that are allowed to exist peacefully while we are getting in trouble? Do we need to mention mint or basil at the end of each post & post some pictures of one of the two every so often to stay on topic & that would be o.k.? Not trying to be a smart alack or anything, just trying to figure what makes our threads inappropriate when others are considered all right.
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 03:01 AM	LOL again trina! I thought for sure you'd get your evil shot today. Here's the moon pic that let my evil cat get away. View Larger
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 03:02 AM	Actually the moon looked way cooler than that picture, you could see the "rabbit" on it and everything.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 5, 2009 03:04 AM	Ican, sorry about your kitty...darn cat. I like the moon 8-)
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 03:05 AM	lol Ican... is there a difference between purple ruffles basil, and just purple basil?
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 03:06 AM	My moon pic didn't look all that great! but its on there
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) September 5, 2009 03:06 AM	Yup....ruffles
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 03:07 AM	BTW trina, there are a ton of diff. coleus out there, you could spend a lot of time browsing, which might be fun. I took a look at moon's link + added coleus to the search. I really think you should check out this link, particularly you need to pay attention to the poster, Mahmud Yussop, picture down a bit on right. http://alltheplants.blogspot.com/2009/06/codiaeum-variegatum...
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 03:11 AM	I was so happy with this site and then all of this came up. I feel we were using this site appropriately and it is upsetting to see that DG inconsistently applies the guidelines. It makes me sad that we are penalized and can not continue to use the site as we have. I am sure I am not the only one in our group that has the same feelings about this site.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 03:17 AM	true venice, very true Moon, they don't taste any different?
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 03:25 AM	Agreed Venice. I could understand the plant ID forum, except we didn't ask to be there. I assume there were complaints and it was shut down. That was o.k. This one I'm not understanding, unless someone is complaining. What harm are we doing?
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 03:27 AM	so what about cinnamon basil and lemon basil What just trying to keep us on topic
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 03:30 AM	Right! Lemon basil is a bit weird IMO but smells good. Cinnamon basil doesn't taste much like cinnamon to me but maybe it's my taste buds. Haven't compared ruffled or plain purple basil. Do like Kentucky Colonel mint a lot. Taste way better than your other basic mints.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 03:31 AM	so what is lemon verbena then?
Terry Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) September 5, 2009 03:35 AM	The original thread was a plant ID thread, and those tend to get moved pretty regularly. We're striving to be consistent here, and gently encourage each forum to be used for its stated purpose. Every thread serves two purposes: one is immediate, while it's a current, active thread. The other one is historical--others may wish to refer to threads for specific questions or tips. We understand being asked to move to a different forum isn't always fun, but if we didn't move threads around to their proper "homes" and ask our members to use the appropriate forums, then each forum would become a hodge-podge of stuff, and no one would be able to find anything.
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 03:36 AM	Haven't had it but it's a shrub. It's supposed to be one of the better tasting lemon plants. I grew lemon balm this year and it smelled good but the taste is more like dish washing detergent. Blah. Once again, that's my taste buds.
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 03:42 AM	Thanks Terry. Sorry, still not clear on why we are deemed inappropriate but a few other multi issue threads are o.k. Is there something we can add to keep our individual threads considered appropriate? If we keep each thread under 100 posts is that o.k.? We are talking about plants the bulk of the time. Including showing pics of plants in our homes and gardens & asking for i.d.'s. Just trying to figure out a way that everyone can be included and we can post our pics. Since technically there is no forum that will allow us to do that. I'm sure it seems like I'm being a pain but I'm honestly not trying to be.
Jim41 Delhi, LA September 5, 2009 04:05 AM	I personally think Terry has picked us out for some reason. I skip around all over the place and all the threads except the day lily thread turn into discussion and some fun. We just happen to have more people that follow our threads than anyone else. I have seen no one intimidated. All have joined in and enjoyed the threads. Cat, JJs, Smileymom, and Venice just to name a few. Isn't it funny that we have been responsible for a few folks even becoming subscribing members. I have found no threads that have a panel of people that are very proficient in naming and identifying plants. I no of no thread that has as many different plants pictures posted as ours. I find it amusing on the other threads to find Moon and Dave and others from our thread chiming in and giving good sound advise and identification to plants. I love day lilys and often go there, but usually all you find is a lot of pretty pictures. Only on one thread did I find any information that was helpful and useful. I go to the Beginners Vegetable Gardening and all I find is the same questions asked over and over again. I really think that they ought to thank us for being where we are and adding a little life and interest to what can get very dull and boring. Without our crew Dave's could turn into a Garden Forum like the ten or fifteen others I looked at before I started posting hear regularly. If they keep keep kicking us around and acting like we are contaminating Dave's, I'll pack my suitcase and find somewhere else to play.
Terry Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) September 5, 2009 04:20 AM	Jim, but I can promise you that you haven't been singled out. We won't pretend we read all 2,000 posts a day, but when we find out-of-place threads, we move them. We're simply trying to steer you to the right place--I think you'll find a lot of similar chat+plants type discussions in the forums that lend themselves to chatting.
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 04:22 AM	except one key factor...no non-subscribers...I for one only joined because of threads like this one
icanfindroom Anchorage, AK September 5, 2009 04:26 AM	But we can't bring all our friends and post our pictures too. That's the problem we're experiencing here. Why is our thread any more inappropriate, especially since we do talk about plants? If we have several to be ID'd on one thread, or are showing pictures of plants we have or have seen, why is this wrong? If the thread is under 100 posts, why is that a bad thing? It is a beginning garden type chat, with various intertwined discussions included. As Jim mentioned, you certainly see that on other forums in other threads. So would a shorter thread be considered o.k.? This message was edited Sep 5, 2009 5:27 AM
Lynnie6868 (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 11:39 AM	I go to work for one day and you guys get into all sorts of trouble. What about the parking lot thread Moon started a while ago, she did it up real nice.
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 5, 2009 01:13 PM	where did all my new friends go??
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 01:27 PM	Ican, I just saw your photos over on Basil . . . . . They made my jaw drop because they are so beautiful. Is that close to where you live?
Lynnie6868 (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 01:27 PM	Hi Smiley! I have not see or heard from anyone, but I wasn't around at all yesterday. I'm heading outside, I'll check back later. Have a good day!
Lynnie6868 (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 01:27 PM	hi Venice :)
smileymom343 Kenmore, NY (Zone 6a) September 5, 2009 01:29 PM	whew! thought I missed the boat...
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 01:31 PM	Hi there! You girls have so many beautiful flowers and I can't even pronounce their names!
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 01:50 PM	Morning everyone!
venice62 Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 01:53 PM	Trina, I thought you were going to be sleeping?
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 01:56 PM	have to get out of bed sometime!!! still have plants to deal with and the evil chupacabra who reminds me she needs to pee! go to "a hello thread" everyone!
jjsgramma Woodhull, IL (Zone 5a) September 5, 2009 02:11 PM	Morning everyone, checking in to make sure ya all didn't disappear in the night
trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent County, MO (Zone 5b) September 5, 2009 02:12 PM	go to "a hello thread" JJ...and good morning

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