I've never seen root rot on a jaboticaba. Mine, which are in ground of course, are in the lowest point in my entire property. There have been some multi-day rain events that have left standing water in this area for a full 10 days without any root issues. During dry season, I'll let the hose run completely flooding the area. That doesn't leave any standing water for more than a day, but I usually have to do it a day or two in a row before flowering commences. Good luck. Harry

EllenP123 , I have been mulling over what to post since I read the above last week. I am sure you did not intend it to be humerus but I laughed reading that you" went to bed 49 and woke up 100". I have been struggling with horrific leg pain for over two years. I daily think holy moly how in the world do people with chronic pain function.Although I have been dealing with my leg pain for months I am not going to categorized it as chronic. My first reaction to my leg pain was to see an ortho specialist who dx the leg pain as stress fractures since I had carried over 900 pieces of granite over a two week period. Yup I counted them. The M.D. gave me a few packets of celebrex that was given to him by the pharmaceutical sales rep. I told the Doctor I am allergic to Aleeve. Alleeve makes me swell and I gained five pounds after three doses. I was smart and had removed my wedding band . It took a good week to reduce the swelling since Alleve has a long half life. Those who are allergic to aleeve are recommended not to take celebrex. I questioned the Medical Doctor who assured me I was misinformed. I took one dose on the way home since the leg pain was horrific. Within two hours I was a mess. It felt as someone was squeezing my heart. I did not need to be hospitalized but monitored . I no longer take Motrin since this is a sister NSAID of celebrex and Aleeve. My point is there are some majorly hubris doctors out there who screw up at your expense. I have had a few nights where I cry cause the leg pain is horrible. No position soothes the ache . I have tried rest, aspirin, warm soaks, ice packs, massage therapy,accupuncture and a dose of darvocet . I came across a book a few years ago about how the body is aligned in two parts. While attempting to find a position to relieve the pain I massaged my toes, foot pad, achilles tendon, tibia ,fibula, knee,thigh, hip ,butt and lower back with a tennis ball. What I figured out is that the pain is in my knee area but when I massage the upper thigh and achilles the pain goes away. A few years a go I had tennis elbow from shoveling the driveway for five hours. When I massaged the shoulder blade and my pectoral muscle the elbow pain disappeared. Pain is not simple . One must identify the source. For me the pain is due to overused muscles and menopause. I am tiny but can llft 60 pounds with ease. If you gave me 62 lbs I balk. I think for some the pain we are experiencing is the lose of estrogen so our tendons get brittle. I too went to bed feeling great and awoke with the crippling pain. What i found that works is to take care of yourself. Take breaks when doing your chores. Swim. Stay active. Place down pillows under your hip and knees at night. Take calcium with magnesium DAILY eat bananas three times a week. The potassium helps with any cramps MAssage your legs from toes to butt with a rolling pin or tennis ball. Make sure you stretch the ham strings( the rear thigh leg muscles). So after two years of several medical visits, accupuncture treatments and masseuse visits for me I figured out what works for me. Some who go into menopause never experience leg pain whereas others are crippled. I was 45 when the periods stopped. My male ob gyn said this was impossible. Sorry but not everyone is a text book case. I have had some wonderful male physicians but at this point in my life I need someone who is informed on a women's life cycle. THe key is to enjoy life. Drink the coffee if it makes you feel good. You will need to experiment with your diet , and supplements. I found that black cohosh did squat. Eating the bananas and religiously taking my calcium with Mg helps. You are not alone. Pilates helped too!!!!!! My mind is racing since I need to get my chores done. A sip of wine at night helps some. For me a little rhum took the pain down a notch. My best solution is the stretcthing and staying active. I am still in pain at times but I can manage it.

oh, I want to reach out and just hug you! feeling stressed and tired and aches are the worst, when one is trying to be even normal, let alone sane, during the holidays. I was the grinch in my household and it stayed that way, till the bitter end... then Marilyn, my porcelain painting mentor, called me and asked if I would like to go over to her house and bake cookies for gifts...she was feeling the pangs of an empty nest at her house. she's always baked and been on top of the holidays and this year it wasn't happening. she told me that I make her laugh and she wanted to 'join forces' and do this project together...how could I refuse? so, I did go, two days before Christmas Eve.. we baked all day, for the two entire days and painted, during the cookies cooling and baking. we baked a full table full of different kind of cookies and then wrapped them up on plates, with colorful tissue paper and celophane wrap, with bows tied to each one...she did all of this for me, to be able to give to my family...6 grown kids and the 6 grandkids..and spouses and girl/boy friends... I also made 6 hand painted ornaments for each of my grandkids...little porcelain, oval broach sized things, with fir boughs and holly berries on them, with Merry Christmas 2007, in the centers. I didn't think they would make any impact on the kids and I was so surprised, when the two older ones opened them..the 14 yr. old boy and the 10 yr. old girl... "gramma, you MADE these?" "they're awesome!" let me tell you....coming from kids, in this day and age...I could have died and gone to heaven at that very instant! such simple things, for such heartwarming rewards....

A few followups on the grapeseed oil: I don't know anything about the shelf life. I only know that it has a higher smoke point (and so is great for sauteeing). And it's very healthy. My counters now don't look or feel "oiled." They are just matte black. The Bee's oil made them a little waxier feeling (and water would bead up on them). This just feels like the oil is "one with the counter" if that makes sense. When you first apply it, the counters will look wet and oily and shiny. Different from bee's oil. Don't panic! I actually enjoyed pouring on a liberal amount b/c it is easier on my elbow. After applying the oil, just buff off the excess with a clean cloth. It is very fast overall. I hope it works well for others. Who knows, b/c I seem to have an odd variety of soapstone. And I hope you all have Trader Joe's in your neighborhoods. Because grapeseed oil is pricey. I wouldn't have thought of using it, if it weren't for the cheap, nice sized bottles of it that they sell. rm: L'Shana Tovah! Our synagogue celebrates a kid version of Rosh Hashana as "the birthday of the world." This is super fun! At our house, we take it a step further ande bake a birthday cake, and put on those big number candles for the year. We sing happy birthday to the world, and then i give my boys a gift that has something to do with nature. They love this holiday! My 7 year old took his shofar for show and tell today. And the cruiser bike is awesome!!! Except I have my feet "walking" on the ground more than peddling on the peddles, because I have to match my four year old's pace. :-) francy