Plant them, water them in good and at the same time, prune. My roses are struggling with the neglect and starvation. So, I’m overfeeding them initially and pruning and weeding. All at once. I’m watering like crazy. In about 2o minutes I’m going to dust the remaining leaves with sevin. Tonight, I’m going to liberally distribute epsom salts to stimulate foliage growth and water it in as well.
Friday morning, I’m going to fertilize again. I’ll water it in very thoroughly. BTW, I’m watering twice a day, at the same time watching the soil and making sure it is draining. My thought is to keep the soil moist but not soggy. I’ll fertilize twice next week and then go to a once-a-week schedule.
Since last September I lost three bushes and the others are struggling with the neglect. There is not the healthy foliage I’d like to see.
I don’t know if what I’m doing is correct. I’m just playing it by ear.
You are correct about the student. I thought they had come illegally. But on the other hand, they need to return and work to improve Armenia or immigrate legally. And the young man can return on a student visa. He’ll have no trouble with the TOEFL.
Yesterday we were discussing our plans to publish our records in English and Spanish for the SES students. I asked my boss what we were going to do forthe students whose parents spoke Japanese, Koprean, French, etc. Of course, his reply was "They will use the English version." So I asked "Why do this in Spanish then?" His answer was to remark about my "beef".
I don't think I'm picking on anyone culture when I state my belief that anyone coming to Amwerica should learn to speak, read, write English. I've even taken courses to teach ESOL. What more can I do - can't the Central and South Americans do anything for themselves? /rant
Thanks for letting me get that off my chest!