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Comments (8)When I had them in peat pots it was recommended to me here to trim them growing inside under lights. They were growing under lights and very skinny and I kept trimming them back weekly and they became thicker by doing this. I wasnt sure if I should continue to trim or not now that they are planted and growing on their own. I will start putting clippings on them and not trim them. This is only my second year gardening and this is my first year starting every thing from seed. My early girls have golf ball size fruit on them already and the chives are blooming from last year. I have already harvested my first batch of raddishes. This site has been my guidance and I appreciate the help. Hopefully soon I will be able to repay by helping others....See MorePregnant onion top cut off
Comments (3)I have a couple of these, but other than care don't really know a lot about them. But, I do know that when I first got a house cat, he jumped into the pot on top of mine & broke a few leaves off, the plant itself wasn't damaged (root system/bulb) and after a while it did grow back new leaves. I can only assume that if the roots weren't damaged new leaves will grow back... It may take a while & the plant might look pretty pitiful for a little bit, but I think it will recover. Anyone out there w/ more knowledge on this plant than me, please correct me if I'm wrong. ~Shannon...See MoreSpring Onions/Green Onions/Shallots tops turning yellow and shriveling
Comments (3)I was thinking the same thing. I actually think they look pretty good. Just because they can be grown in water for a while does not mean they cannot get over saturated when growing in medium. They actually grow different kinds of roots between the two types of culture. Those in the medium need aeration and can definitely drown. Alliums almost all are notorious for needing excellent drainage....See MoreIf a plant is toxic to hamsters can I assume it is toxic to voles too?
Comments (29)No voles here, but I do have a terrible gopher problem. I have a neighborhood park on two sides of the property, so there’s an endless supply of them coming in. I do plant my most precious plants in gopher cages, but I can’t realistically plant everything in cages. I have been experimenting with a plant called Plectranthus neochilus. It has a skunky aroma when watered or brushed up against. I ordered it from Annie’s Annuals and Perennials. Annie’s makes no mention of it causing gophers to leave the area, but I read about it while researching the plant. Apparently many animals despise the scent of it. It’s an almost succulent type plant, and makes a good ground cover. Although I only purchased one plant, it roots so easily that I can just break off a stem and stick it in the ground. I keep it moist for a week or two, and it takes off. The areas where I have planted it have been deserted by gophers completely. I plan to put them all around the edge of my yard. The big drawback to Plectranthus neochilus is that it’s only perennial in zones 9-11, so it wouldn’t be helpful during the winter in cold zones. It does look a plant that you could overwinter indoors, however. I don’t have enough experience with this plant to say it works perfectly at keeping the gophers away yet, but I’m encouraged by the results so far. I was further encouraged when a visiting aunt from the San Joaquin Valley recognized it. She said she’d always wondered what it was called, as it’s planted all around the commercial strawberry fields to keep the gophers out. If the commercial growers are using this plant for gopher problems, there must be some truth to what I’ve read. It’s just very unfortunate that as a tender South African plant, it’s not hardy below zone 9. Still, it might be worth looking into for those in warm climates with gopher/vole problems. Lisa...See Morelindac
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