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not only a beautiful flower, but an interesting read
posted by
overtherainbow
on July 24, 2015 at 11:47 AM
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Re: Re:
I don't drink it either...bought some a couple of years ago for some kids and this is my way of using the cans up and saving my plants.
posted by
Kabu
on July 23, 2015 at 7:13 PM
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Well I bought six tins on your suggestion, I could not drink it but it may be useful.
We are all little smidgens.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 22, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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Re: love the dahlias!
Well done Ciel you didn't do much good with them last year I seem to remember.
Dahlias need lifting in the Autumn , some we cover with a mulch and if it is not too frosty they are fine. .
posted by
C_C_T
on July 22, 2015 at 11:13 AM
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Re: I hate it when the pesty little bugs manage to evade the sprayer.
you know Pat some use dish-washing liquid but the law is stringent on chemicals and one is not suppose to use anything that has not been tested and given the appropriate approval.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 22, 2015 at 11:10 AM
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Re Bill
You have bean there Bill.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 22, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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Re:Naut
I notice you have a musical ear Naut. I don't think they hit the high notes, but there again the bees are like aircraft revving up and it might make a difference.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 22, 2015 at 11:05 AM
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Re: FS
Well fS most folk spray them with dubious mixtures of chemicals I do prefer to copy nature if possible.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 22, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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You might be onto something there. That would be a major help in combating the disease that of which is afflicting them.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 22, 2015 at 5:29 AM
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CCT
Beans are remarkably intelligent! They are also very musical - many can play the trumpet - I've heard them often...
posted by
Nautikos
on July 21, 2015 at 8:44 PM
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C.C.T.
😁I remember them well sir.
posted by
BC-A
on July 21, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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I hate it when the pesty little bugs manage to evade the sprayer.
Mom used to brush the leaves with water containing dish soap, maybe a tablespoon of soap to a quart of water in a spray bottle. The soap clings on after the water drains away and the we midges don't care for the taste of it. Doesn't hurt the bean, which can be rinsed in the kitchen before cooking. The dahlia is spectacular!!!
posted by
Pat_B
on July 21, 2015 at 1:24 PM
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Beautiful flower. I wonder if you could give them a thunderstorm wash with a strong hose. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on July 21, 2015 at 12:37 PM
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love the dahlias!
Maybe I will try those some year. This year I am excited to see the morning glories twining around the railings, front and back, and I see buds on them, too!
posted by
Ciel
on July 21, 2015 at 11:10 AM
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try spraying the leaves with Coca Cola. I find that it sticks the insects to the plant and they die.
Lovely flower mate and still thinking about yesterdays poem.
posted by
Kabu
on July 21, 2015 at 10:32 AM
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