Thanks - maybe someone here is familiar with the breakdown of the TruBiotic “components”. If not, I’ll have to find some serious research time. Like I know where that will come from. ;-)
I wish I knew what prompted that last Opo plant to recover so spectacularly when the others just died. It has set 2 fruits and I think a 3rd is on the way. The 1st 2 are ~5” long now, so, they should be good to go on to maturity (could be 5 FEET long and 5” in diameter) IF we have the time before a frost. So far, no squirrels have shown up.
One branch/vine has drooped down from that Mimosa tree I mentioned earlier, and is just barely touching the ground. I think I’ll pile some garden soil on it and keep it watered to see if it will root and provide additional nourishment. I’ll bet there’s 30 feet of vine between the ~5 gallon pot this thing grows from, and the point it has “retouched” the ground. Add in the other “branches” and there has to be well over 60’ of vine, now. I’m wondering if roots out the bottom of the pot have tapped into something, like an old buried raccoon?
I also wonder if anyone ever made a “B” sci-fi movie about vines that grow huge and attack people? Star Trek TNG had an episode about something like that trying to take over the ship, but it didn’t attack people - I think...
3 of my Asian Squash plants still look good too, but are more like 12-15’ of vine. They just won’t flower for me, even after repeated shots of Bloom Booster and Super Phosphate. :-(
Strictly for kids.
Ing 1 c p/butter (chunky works too 6 tbl honey pinch salt 3 c Rice Krispies 2 c choc/chips, melted
Line or spray muffin tins. In pan, melt p/butter, honey, salt on med. Once smooth, pour over rice krispies in bowl. Stir/fully coat cereal. Fill muffin cup ⅔ full; press cereal firmly to pack down. Spoon on melted chocolate. Fridge to set up. Once firm, serve and enjoy.
I checked the CLEARANCE on garden stuff at Walmart, today. They had a decent assortment of fertilizers and such and some Super Thrive - which is REALLY good stuff, but I had checked my stash before I went and I am really fully stocked - at least through next summer. If we’re at Menard’s and Beau is in a generous mood, I stock up on Miracle Grow and potting mix, then. ;)
Pro Tip: If your guy is a Math Geek, put three smaller bags of dirt in the cart. He’ll look at the price per pound and then determine your BETTER VALUE is to buy the HUGE bag that he can carry to the truck and then to the greenhouse for you. *SMIRK* (Works every time I’ve tried it so far!) ;)
Walmart had some Miracle Grow products and some of their ‘Expert Gardener’ line of fertilizers for roses, tomatoes and all-purpose. A few bags of Holly Tone and the like for acid-loving shrubs. (Espoma brand)
I didn’t see any Dr. Earth products at my Walmart.
I have been using ‘Tiger Bloom’ (Fox Farm) on everything on the front porch and steps and things are still looking amazing even with the HUGE temperature swings we’re having. We’re back to HOT for a few days - though rain predicted for this evening.