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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
May 31, 2009
11:00 PM Post #6624649
| This is my newest project its on hold at the moment I have hurt my back will get back to it in a couple of days whate do you think it will be ?--------Sammut 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 01, 2009
02:19 AM Post #6625097
| I have no idea what your project is sammut, I think my thinking process is on hold too. Hope your back gets better soon. Nothing like a sore back to keep you from doing all the great things you do. Anxious to see what you do with it. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 01, 2009
04:27 AM Post #6625213
| Hi Pegi,
I started to make a sort of crib on wheels for the seedlings and cuttings so I can move it into the winter sun in the day but now I dont know I managed to walk down and look at it this after noon not so keen on the idea now .
To keep busy I have been painting my water drip bottles I have been doing them when over the last few weeks a few when I can manage to day is the last of them .----------Sammut.
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
June 01, 2009
10:21 AM Post #6626123
| Sammut , where do you get those screw on water drip cones ?digger |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
June 01, 2009
03:56 PM Post #6627388
| Sammut, Love the bottles and please do tell where you get the cones.
cheryl |
cperdue
Little Rock, AR
(Zone 7b)
June 01, 2009
04:02 PM Post #6627410
| I want to know where you got your cones also!!! |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
June 01, 2009
05:42 PM Post #6627824
| All I can think of is a trellis,but those bottles are wonderful! |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 01, 2009
06:24 PM Post #6627947
| Sammut I really love those bottles, and like the others I want to know where you got the red cones. Did you use regular craft paint on them? It sure beats the price of those aqua bowls they have for your plants. I bought some and they are pretty, but your bottles are pretty too and sooooooo much cheaper. And I just let DH take all my plastic bottles to recycle, guess I better start collecting some more.
Pegi |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 01, 2009
06:59 PM Post #6628068
| The water bottle spikes I found in a dollar shop they come in packs of 4 cost $2 .
This was the only time I had seen the spikes so not a lot stock them.
I just used craft paint to pretty the water bottles .--------------Sammut
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 01, 2009
07:47 PM Post #6628284
| Oh what a nice idea. Love the bottles. And for the other up top, I think it would be a very nice arbor, or trellis for something to grow up and over? Some morning glories, maybe a small gourd, or a nice vine, like jasmine...
LK |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
June 01, 2009
09:03 PM Post #6628538
| Sammut , check the label on your spikes and tell us who made them . and where . Maybe we can find them on the net and contact them for nearest outlet or for sales . digger |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 01, 2009
09:28 PM Post #6628632
| Sorry no maker name only made in Taiwan ------------ the shop name is the Reject shop belongs to a company fighting to keep its doors open at this time not a international company .--Sammut |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
June 01, 2009
09:50 PM Post #6628747
| Heres a few I found
http://www.treehelp.com/ItemDesc.asp?IC=TOOL-00308
http://www.groworganic.com/item_WMX750_Water_Spike_Pack_of_6...
Not the $$ store price tho... |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 02, 2009
12:25 AM Post #6629473
| Guess I better start checking out the dollar stores around here. What a great idea and I would love to do this. Sammut you come up with some great ideas.
Thanks denimangle for findind the web sites for us. If all else fails I may have to order some from one of these sites. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 02, 2009
12:57 AM Post #6629557
| So pleased you found a outlet watering with the bottle sure saved a lot of my potplants in our hot summer our winter has just started 2 days ago no need to use in winter .
Now have to keep every thing warm any one got ideas to help me.
----------Sammut 
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
June 02, 2009
07:23 AM Post #6630003
| A waterbed heater is good for setting plants on to keep warm or to use as a seed starter warmer . Last year , I used a reptile warmer for my mango seeds and altho it was small , 6"x9" , worked perfect .
Thanks , Deni. digger |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 02, 2009
05:16 PM Post #6632500
| THANK you Deni of cause all I needed was some one to kick start my thinking I have a old reptile heater and a growing light box I have never unpacked from when I moved 4 years ago its so good to have help when I have these nana times and forget the the simple things .---------Sammut |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 03, 2009
04:57 PM Post #6637601
| Well, looks like I may order some of those spikes from online, cause I hit everyone of our dollar stores here today, and no one had them?
LK |
cperdue
Little Rock, AR
(Zone 7b)
June 03, 2009
05:50 PM Post #6637806
| I ordered some from Tree Help. They were the cheapest. Haven't gotten them yet but they have notified me that they have shipped. Will let you know when I get them. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 03, 2009
05:54 PM Post #6637828
| Looky what I found. Lots of them on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias=aps&fi... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 03, 2009
06:01 PM Post #6637853
| Here is some on ebay also.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LAWN-TRACTOR-AQUA-SPIKE-PACK-Of-6-OEM-GB...
LK |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 03, 2009
06:43 PM Post #6638049
| I've used the aqua globes (glass) and they are pretty & work good, but I would prefer to make my own for a lot cheaper. Wal-Mart has them, 2 in a box, for $9.88 which is cheaper than I paid and didn't have to pay postage. Grrrr makes me mad when I don't find a bargain.
Haven't had a chance to look around for the cones, but DH said he saw some in blue, but can't remember where. Now that doesn't help me a bit. We usually go together when shopping for things like this so must have been in stores I've been in. I don't ever remember seeing them in our 99 cent store, but there are a few other dollar plus stores around. I may end up ordering on line too. |
Selene001
Ocala, FL
June 03, 2009
08:08 PM Post #6638427
| I found a link also. Just thought I'd add my 'find' to the lot. :-p
http://hobbies-leisure.drleonards.com/Hobbies-Leisure/Outdoo... |
Selene001
Ocala, FL
June 03, 2009
08:14 PM Post #6638452
| I found a link also. Just thought I'd add my 'find' to the lot. :-p
http://hobbies-leisure.drleonards.com/Hobbies-Leisure/Outdoo...
Also, I found a forum with a coupla different ways to make your own. Check it out: http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/frugal/msg021247281...
Hope this helps!
Selene |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
June 03, 2009
10:31 PM Post #6639091
| Pretty decent ,I checked the link at ebay and ordered 2 sets . 11.oo and change for 12 and postage paid. Thanks, Taters . digger |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 04, 2009
01:57 AM Post #6639746
| So many web sites to buy these and I never gave them a thought before. Funny we used to get Dr. Leonards catalog but I've never seen the watering spikes before. Guess I just don't pay much attention.  |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 04, 2009
02:30 AM Post #6639769
| Hi ,
Every one has been busey little bee's I"m going to try the home made tomatoeo watering containers
with drip line idea in my carport hanging baskets cant do it this week end we have a long week end holiday when I do it will post pics. ----------Sammut.
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
June 04, 2009
09:15 AM Post #6640381
| I've buried gallon milk jugs with a pinhole punched in the bottom and another on some of them punched in the top for tomatoes . If you do those , be sure and attach the lids loosely or the toads and other little beasties will get in there and be trapped and drown .I added a teaspoon of 10-10-10 about once every two weeks . digger |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 04, 2009
04:23 PM Post #6642173
| Hi ,
Thanks for the tip about the lids --------------Sammut |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
June 04, 2009
04:29 PM Post #6642207
| Yeh , it's pitiful . I learned the hard way . digger |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 10, 2009
10:29 PM Post #6671312
| At last I finished the the plant stand it is on wheels to follow the sun as it moves across the yard and go under cover at night or if it rains.----------Sammut. 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 10, 2009
10:36 PM Post #6671349
| Also used wooden stakes and made another hanging shelf painted green to match the shade cloth. 
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 10, 2009
10:45 PM Post #6671382
| Love the plant stand, and the hanging self! Very nice. They turned out really nice.
Will be waiting for your next project!
LK |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Auburn, CA
(Zone 10a)
June 10, 2009
11:07 PM Post #6671482
| Ladies,
I have some of those spikes. Now I don't want to burst any bubbles, but they really don't work that well. They get filled with dirt and the water won't come out. I have tried all kinds of different ways to get them to work and they just don't. One time I had them working thought "Oh good plants will be ok while I was gone for a week" Came home and the water was still in the bottle and plants were half dead. So if one of you get them to working good, PLMK
Cindy }!{ |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 11, 2009
12:51 AM Post #6671882
| Cindy ,
When I push the bottle in I give the bottle a little pump to clear the hole . Also can hang the bottle and it will drip.-----Sammut |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 11, 2009
12:59 AM Post #6671897
| I found with the aqua bowl feeders that I use in my house plants that it will clog up with dirt too, but the water still flows out. I make a hole in the dirt before I put the glass bowl in so the stem won't break. I hope someone comes up with the solution on the cones as I am so interested in trying to find some.
Sammut always has great projects going. Waiting patiently for DH to finish up the shade screening project. He doesn't work very long on it before he gets tired out. I can hang some of my plants from the wooden beams. Well, he is proud of putting up this shading for my raised bed so I have to patiently watch it go up. I've some some treasures from the thrift store I want to use out there too. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 11, 2009
01:21 AM Post #6671963
| Hi Peggi , Now Rome was not built in a day these things take time he will be so proud when it is finished he will be looking for more projects the key is a lot of praise .
I dont seem to have problums with my bottles here is one I filled last Sunday hard to see the water level so pointing where it is I do check them every day.
I love hanging baskets and wind chimes my yard hard to find enought places to hang things.
------------Sammut
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shelly61
townsville
Australia
June 11, 2009
01:59 AM Post #6672041
| Good afternoon Elaine, I love your bottles and your trolley, but what are you going to do with your screen, dont forget about my room up here for you lol, when ever you want to come to the tropics and help me with my projects lol.
have a wonderful evening
shell
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 11, 2009
03:39 AM Post #6672108
| Hi Shell .,
first time I"ve seen you here so welcome the screen is on the top under the trays of Angel babies and cuttings . very soon I will be up there dont like these cold nights.
Elaine. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
June 11, 2009
07:31 AM Post #6672376
| Purp, did you put a hole in the bottom of your bottle to fill through and break the vacuum for water flow / also fill the tip with fine sand ? digger |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 11, 2009
10:20 AM Post #6672962
| What does the fine sand do? Like a filter? |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
June 11, 2009
10:36 AM Post #6673026
| Yes , linda , but keeps fine dirt from clogging it up . That's what the directions say on mine . digger |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 11, 2009
10:45 AM Post #6673052
| So are we to put a hole in the bottom to fill through? I have these and some seem to work, some don't . I took an ice pick and made sure the hole in the cone was clear before using them the second time around,,,I'm not happy with them. I got mine 12 for 5.95, so I ended up with 24 of the things and one box isn't even opened. |
cperdue
Little Rock, AR
(Zone 7b)
June 11, 2009
11:26 AM Post #6673195
| I ordered some from tree? . Was one of the sites someone found. Mine have a small tube in the cone and a valve to regulate the water flow. Don't have any problem with the water going out. My problem is getting the flow to slow down to where it just barely trickles out. |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 11, 2009
11:35 AM Post #6673238
| mine just screw onto a 2-litre plastic drink bottle. no valves or anything. |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Auburn, CA
(Zone 10a)
June 11, 2009
11:59 AM Post #6673362
| Well, I will give them another try. Thanks for the tips. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 12, 2009
01:59 AM Post #6676819
| Hi I have just been trying new ways with hanging baskets made tipsry hangers.----------Sammut 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 12, 2009
02:46 AM Post #6676873
| Sammut you do come up with some neat ideas. I've been trying to clear out a front flower bed as the grass and weeds got out of control. I would like to put some tipsy pots on one end. DH has some watering pipes at that end so I might have some problems there. At least the pots would help hide the white pvc pipes.
Have to ran that idea pass him and see what he says. I do have a lot of nice baby tear growing at the back of garage where it stays shady. Only spot for shade plants I have. I put in a couple plugs last year and it really has taken over. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 12, 2009
03:56 AM Post #6676940
| Hi Pegi,
I have started to collect small watering cans to do a tipsy watering can thing .
Paint the pipes if they are standing up paint leaves around and flowers here and there to look like vines growing around .
Did you ever finish the bowling ball ?
Sammut |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 13, 2009
09:20 PM Post #6683914
| Hi Sammut, I like your idea about the watering cans. No, I didn't finish the bowling ball, shame on me. But when I do I will post it.
Looking through a cataloge I got in the mail for watering spikes. Well, DH looked through it and lo and behold he found them. The cataloge is Carol Wright Gifts and there are 4 in a set for $2.99. I got on line and ordered some and now can't wait to get them. Carolwrightgifts.com and the item # is 17460 in case anyone is interested. They mention using a liter bottle so guess I will have to save a few of them. Took the last batch of bottles for recycling, well no more. I'll recycle them. DH said they would make nice gifts, but I want to be sure they work for me first. I don't have many friends who are into gardening so I'll have to change them. DH is taking big bows for finding them. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 14, 2009
02:42 AM Post #6684934
| Hi Pegi,
Just home after shopping I could just kick myself went into the dollar shop they had big plastic waste paper bins for $3 each dummey thate I am I did not buy any only needed holes drilled in the bottom would have been nice plant pots .Pots thate size cost $10 each . I refined the hanging tip. baskets hanged a basket from the bottom it needed weight next I will do it with pots.
Your D.H. is Mr wonderful not only a builder but a sharp eye to help you find things big pat on the back for him.----------Sammut
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 14, 2009
02:54 PM Post #6686630
| Always the busy one. I do see you love the spider plants. I have a smaller one I am going to put in a hanging pot. Pot I got at the 99 cent store and going to put holes in the rim so I can hang it up. I did 3 other pots like that and it worked out good. I have some nice nylon cord (thrift store buy) that I'll use for hanger.
The DH is so busy right now trying to hook up the converter box to the TV for the digital. Not in a good mood, so I'm not talking to him right now. That TV set comes first before anything else. Funny I just don't watch much TV any more, I think it has to do with DG. LOL Hoping he gets out to do some more work on his back yard project today. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 14, 2009
06:45 PM Post #6687303
| Hi Pegi,
Wait till he starts hooking up the P.C. to it and playing with the surround sound he will never go and finish the yard . He wishes it had a frig with a remote connected so he would never have to leave his chair .
here is mine.-----------sammut 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 14, 2009
07:03 PM Post #6687372
| He won't get near the PC so don't have to worry about that. We aren't in the market (financially) for a new TV so have to do with converter box. Oh, even has remote on ceiling fan, anything to stay in his chair. How do we grow up without TV, well I'll tell you we did communicate a lot more with one another. I grew up doing very well without one. Now, he is glued to it. We don't have a nice one like that, more like one of the chunky ones. LOL
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 14, 2009
07:39 PM Post #6687503
| Hi Pegi ,
Thate is the lounge one I have them every where even in garage the one in bedroom is on all night it is my night light love my T.V."s mine is on 24-7 .
mainly watch the news I never have a daily paper the T.V. keeps me up to date around the world news .----------Sammut
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 14, 2009
11:06 PM Post #6688360
| Once he figures out how to connect the converter box the RIGHT way I'm sure we will be OK. All of the US went digital on June 12th if TV doesn't have digital tuner you need to use the box. My news come from TV and Internet too. He put a converter box on one in bedroom and it works fine. That isn't hooked up to satelitte though. All this electronic stuff just boggles my mind.
New week starting, lets see what we can accomplish.
Pegi |
ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 16, 2009
07:33 PM Post #6697701
| Okay guys...I need your help. I've used the watering spikes for years in my containers. It takes some adjusting. If the hole punched in the spike is too big, the water will just flow out too fast. If the hole is not big enough it will plug. My goal is to have the water last in a 2 liter bottle at least 24 hours or longer. I have both types of spikes, ones with the valve and the ones you punch a hole in. The ones with the valves sometimes don't control well. I'm thinking this is because air gets in from the threads and keeps the valve from regulating. I'm going to get some water hose gaskets and see if that helps with control.
I've also been known to take my old I.V. lines from the hospital when either I or family members have been in the hospital. I either drill or punch a hole in a one gallon bottle insert the I.V. tubing in the hole and seal the tubing to the bottle on the out side with Aquarium sealant or some other sealant that dries pliable. I fill the gallon bottle with water and regulate how much water I want to come out and insert the dripping end in the container. I only use this on very large containers.
Now...my problem... You guys are so imaginative. I need some guidance. My old 2 liter bottles I use with my water spikes are getting brittle. My family has been buying 3 liter drink bottles now. The bottle opening on the 3 liter bottles are larger than the opening on the water spikes anf they will not fit. I need something that would bridge that gap. the OD of the 3 liter bottle tops are about 1.5 inches...the OD of the water spike is 1.25 inches. I'm retired from the petrochem research industry and I remember seeing large diameter tygon tubing or rubber. Does anyone think that would work and would it be feasible for a retiree's budget. Where can I get large OD tygon or rubber tubing. Can anyone think of any economical way to use these two items together?
I even read on the Frugal Gardening Forum where this guy/ gal takes 6 to 12 inch lengths of drip line hose (small diameter available at Walmarts) and the little spikes that connect hoses. He/ she insert the spikes into the bottom of the bottles, connect a hose piece and have a slow waterer. Twice per week, he/she fills the containers from rain barrels and the plants get a nice deep watering.
I'm not familiar with the drip line hose or connectors but that would solve my problem too. It would give me another way of using my 3 liter bottles. I'd appreciate any help anyone can give. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 16, 2009
09:10 PM Post #6698207
| Hi ColibricGardener ,
I tryed the drip line hose and water connection spikes but too many pots it ended up hose lines every where not a good look but it did work .
Iam toying with a idea of a soaker hose hanging above the pots blocking the holes not needed connected to a large drum with a tap turn on when watering then off just like a mini water tank water colleted from the guttering when it rains .
I have a lot of hanging pots .--------sammut |
ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 16, 2009
10:19 PM Post #6698561
| Sammut, that's interesting. I guess I need to go the Wally World or HD to familiarize myself with the watering stuff. It's already getting into to the mid to upper 90's here and it's humid as all get out...Colibri |
ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 16, 2009
10:24 PM Post #6698597
| Encase you all are interested, here're pictures of the two water spikes I have...Colibri 
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ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 16, 2009
10:29 PM Post #6698626
| The back of the package. 
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ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 16, 2009
10:33 PM Post #6698651
| The second type of water spike I use...These I purcahsed on Ebay.. 
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ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 16, 2009
10:35 PM Post #6698662
| The back of water spike package 2. 
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ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 16, 2009
10:37 PM Post #6698678
| I'll have to take a picture tomorrow of my planter I.V. dripper. Hopefully the pictures of the water spike packages can help with clearer information on them...Colibri |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 17, 2009
01:27 AM Post #6699344
| Pictures really helped in explaining how the cones work. Waiting for the ones I ordered and see what they look like. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 17, 2009
02:10 AM Post #6699411
| Hi Colibri,
Sorry I have been having puter probs. i think it just wanted a nap .
The spikes I use are the same as the first pic.
Iam trying to work a set up for my hanging baskets and hanging pots it would save a lot of time spent watering not so bad now we are in winter now but we have hot summers with temps. like yours. this is one area of hanging there are a few others the same amount of pots.
Hi Pegi ,
Did your D.H. get every thing connected?
---------Sammut
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 17, 2009
11:49 AM Post #6700654
| Yes, Sammut, DH got his TV set all connected, but I asked about the VCR. Well, it looks like he didn't connect that up. Now back to our outdoor project... You really do have a lot of hanging plants! Until he has that big project of his done I don't have a place to hang too many, but one of these days I'll have lots of room. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 17, 2009
06:27 PM Post #6702449
| Morning Pegi,
The VCR he was is not important to him thate will be a nother days work poor boy sat to check the TV there was some thing good on so all the hard stuff was forgotten .
Its not raining this morning so had early coffee out side did a quick count I have over 200
hanging baskets never counted before now I see why it takes so long to water .
and all the pots sitting around on the ground and stands .
How is the shade cover going ? has he done any more on it?
Sammut.
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ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 17, 2009
07:49 PM Post #6702749
| Sammut, wow, you have plenty of hanging baskets! Did I see some orchids in there?
Colibri |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 17, 2009
08:42 PM Post #6702995
| Hi Colibri,
Sorry no orchids I think it was the Neoregelia you might have been looking at I have 4 pots and they have 3and 4 spikes on each. it was a old pic. taken 2 months ago I will do new ones later.
here is a corner of the garden taken yesterday morning. Sammut.
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ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 17, 2009
11:14 PM Post #6703668
| Nice garden Sammut...it's looks so calming and relaxing.
I finally took pictures of my I.V. plant drippers. This one was made from a large plastic vinegar bottles. I have Coral Honeysuckle in this container along with some spring blooming bulbs and salvia.
Colibri
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ColibriGardener
Baker, LA
(Zone 8b)
June 17, 2009
11:21 PM Post #6703691
| This I.V. dripper is keeping a large mixed containers of Tobasco peppers and Lady in Red Salvia alive in our 95 degree + heat and humidity. We're having a mini drought here. We haven't had any appreciable rain in a month.
Colibri.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 17, 2009
11:29 PM Post #6703717
| No shade cloth covering up yet. Well I did have it up but only temperary and DH says it is going to be permanent. I just don't know when permanent is going to be. Hoping to get out there sometime tomorrow. He has to have a cat scan run in the morning, so there goes another day shop.
Can't believe you have so many plants, must keep you busy watering them. I planted some moon flower seeds and they have sprouted. I can't remember just what they look like and also a snail vine. If I can keep them alive it will be great.
That is some watering system you have Colibri, very creative. Our heat hasn't gotten bad yet, but our hottest months are just coming up. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 18, 2009
01:26 AM Post #6704035
| Colibri- Wonderful thates just whate I need over my side garden and pots your summer sounds like the one we just had .
Pegi- Hope the scan goes well and no problums health wise .
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 22, 2009
07:28 PM Post #6725103
| My watering spikes came from Carol Wright today. Four in a package for $2.99. I tried one on a bottle to make sure it fits. Just too tired to find out just how good it works. Went to favorite thrift store and found a few things I "really needed". DH found me a small shepherd hook for 65 cents, big enough to hang something small on. People put things in the strangest places, can't put them back where they found them. Bright orange spikes look like carrotts so may I should paint the green stems on the bottles.
Set up doctor appt. for July 9th for DH so will know what the scan showed. I'm in a postive mode right now. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
June 22, 2009
09:40 PM Post #6725662
| Hi Pegi,
Good idea the green tops to make them look like carrots growing .
Things you really needed sounds interesting .
I have a new project finished forgot to import so will post in a few minutes .
Stay postive waiting for the results is the worse part.
--------------Sammut.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 11, 2009
11:48 PM Post #6808907
| DH is almost through with "his" part of the garden patio. He attached the screening to two long boards and then he will secure the boards to main posts. That way he can move the screen to clean off all dead needles, etc. that fall of pine trees. Here is beginning of his project. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 11, 2009
11:51 PM Post #6808912
| Here is another picture showing twin size head board. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 11, 2009
11:54 PM Post #6808915
| This one is showing the screen, he is going to stretch it so it meets from side to side. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 11, 2009
11:57 PM Post #6808923
| Now I have the clean up job. Going to paint the bed of the garden and thinking of putting something on for decoration. I hope he puts up my swing now on one end and after removing ladders it might begin to look OK. I need to give the posts, there are 3, another coat of paint as they got messed up during the construction. |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
July 11, 2009
11:59 PM Post #6808928
| It is coming along nicely! |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 12, 2009
12:10 AM Post #6808950
| Thanks, hoping I can do a lot more soon. It has been so hot I have to get out early in AM or later in the evening. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
July 12, 2009
12:53 AM Post #6809003
| Hi Pegi,
Wow a great job you have to be proud of him the bed board was a good idea .
I have not done any thing new but yesterday found 2 chairs I have a idea how to make them into plant chairs but no time to start them -------------sammut..
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 12, 2009
05:05 AM Post #6809175
| Here I am in the wee hours of the morning playing around when I should be in bed.
I have a couple of chairs that I want to make into plant chairs, but have to clean them up and paint them first. Hoping to do that after we finish with this project. I planned on doing that last summer, but other things came first. I have a few small wind chimes I'd like to hang out there too. I've seen other head boards in members gardens and I always wanted one, so when I saw this one at the thrift store I had to get it. I was surprised when he put it up for me without my asking him.
Here is a picture of my mini schnauzer, Samantha (Sami) 
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