Avocado Pits

We started the one on the far left in July. All went really well, then the “stalkling” seemed to dry up. Still hoping a sucker will develop since the roots are developing at an astounding rate. Brought home two Mexicola avocadoes and started again. Both have split and the nodules are starting to sprout.

I’m really depressed over the burned out seedling. Chalk it up to a learned experience – keep the blinds down. I am sure the sun sunburned the poor thing. 

We’re just about ready to start the peach pits. They’ve been in the fridge for about 2 months now.

  

Bubble Wrapping the Greenhouse

It's still early October, but we got our first 33 degree night already!

I started insulating the greenhouse yesterday with bubble wrap. Purchased two 150ft rolls. I am just about half way through with taping the panels. Wasn't sure how much "air space" would be ideal. So, I decided to tape it up with the bubbles on the inside.

My hopes are to be able to grow salad fixings throughout the Fall and Winter seasons in the greenhouse. Trial and error.

I still need to paint more gallon jugs black. Enough to line the walls along the floor. With the greenhouse being only 6'x8', I don't have space for the larger barrels. Then  I will utilize a small electric heater. The main goal will be to prevent freezing temps.

I would certainly love to hear of others' methods of winter greenhouse gardening. The more "GREEN" solar type info I can get, the better. Not needing the heater would be the ultimate goal..... zone 5b

Scheduling for an MRI

Had too much fun with all the gardening and tree trimming! I thought my shoulder was acting up and scheduled an appt to see the PA who assisted with my shoulder surgery in August.

The results from the exam today are that there may be a bad disc in my neck causing the pain that is running from my shoulder all the way down to my elbow and sometimes wrist. I have complained of a neck ache. We'll see what the MRI shows. The good news is that possible therapy and injections will take care of the problem.

Gardening duties were light. Planted out a tomato plant that was gifted to me and a young cucumber plant. Also potted up some red petunias that my son bought for me. A bit of weeding and watering. The foxgloves are beautiful.

The avacado pit is beginning to separate. I've successfully "started" an avacado (some 25 years ago). Decided to experiment with a few pits and seeds. "C" had such fun growing a potato in a container in the LR. We did it completely incorrectly and produced one small potato about the size of a pencil eraser. The vine grew 6 ft long. In the plan are: apple seeds, peach pits (in the hull and hulled), and will let "C" look through the organic stuff and see what catches his eye.

Monthly Showers

How often do you shower your houseplants? As part of my indoor gardening, I have several beneficial houseplants throughout the house.
I set aside one day a month to give those houseplants (not the African Violets!) a good shower! Pop two or three in the tub and use the shower extention to spray them with tepid temperature water. Free of dust, the soil gets a good saturation.
A kitchen sink with a spray extention also works well.