COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

I’ve been looking after daughter and sorting out the wardrobe, so nothing exciting to report to my roommates. Hope everyone has had/is having a fantastic and relaxing Sunday regardless of the weather.

 

[CarolM]

I have nothing particular planned, which is unusual!
I AM, however, going to buy 2 rubber mats to go under our cats' water dishes. Our alpha cat, Julio, for reasons known only to himself, has developed the habit of dabbling and splashing in the water dishes with his front paws. He makes a huge mess SEVERAL times daily. At least rubber mats will confine the water a bit from the floor and the baseboards.
I may also install the UV sterilizer for my aquarium that was delivered today!

...and he's at it AGAIN!!!!!!

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Whahaha Naughty Julio. At least the water keeps him amused. Yay on the UV sterilizer. It is always fun when you get deliveries. Good luck on setting it up.

 

[CarolM]

I plan on hiding from the world in my greenhouse and replant a few seeds that didn't come up...

That sounds nice and relaxing. I am going to have to order more dandelion seeds again and also plant them as the ones I planted also didn't come up.

 

[CarolM]

LOL!!!! You should put a little rubber toy in the water.

Love that idea. Maybe a rubber fish?

 

[CarolM]

I took the hose into my greenhouse this a.m. only to discover I had allowed my seedling tray to dry out an it looks like all the little wild grape sprouts Len sent me have dried up and died!

[emoji85] oh no!!

 

[CarolM]

Cold, dark, windy and drizzling here . Totally opposite weather from what we had here in Md on Friday and Saturday when temps hit the mid 80’s. Today I’m finishing “up-potting” about a dozen fig trees that have grown nicely but now need larger pots. Did about 6 or so yesterday and working on the rest now. Yucky cold though... so not as much fun as yesterday, BUT it’s got to be done now while figgies are just breaking dormancy and putting out their first few leaves. Some of my figs already have put out “Breba” figs.... those that come out of old growth wood. Most figs come from new wood/growth (just FYSA).

I never had much luck with my fig tree I had. You sound like you know what you are doing.

 

[CarolM]

Good luck with those sneaky Russians, Yvonne! Could it be time you got a sully? You wouldn’t need to mow ever again...

I thought that Yvonne had Sullies?

 

[Maro2Bear]

I never had much luck with my fig tree I had. You sound like you know what you are doing.

Most of these I started from cuttings... kept in warm, dark, humid conditions until they throw out roots, then gently repotted. There used to be a great FIGS4FUN Forum of course where like torts ppl were all very enthusiastic about their hobby. Many of my plants I traded, won cuttings or purchased from members. Sadly, due to lots of bickering...I heard it closed down the Forum part. Interested in fig propagation... check this link out http://figs4fun.com/

 

[Bambam1989]

That sounds nice and relaxing. I am going to have to order more dandelion seeds again and also plant them as the ones I planted also didn't come up.

I planted several trays of different types of peppers. The trays that had spicy peppers had a great germination rate but NONE of the sweet peppers came up.
So I bought a new pack of bell pepper seeds(different brand) along with some zinnias and cosmos!

 

[Bambam1989]

While I was at home Depot I also picked up a new "project"
It's called Shape-crete. Claims to be a shapeable concrete mix. Supposed to work like a clay and setup like concrete. Going to see if I can make some plant pots.

 

[CarolM]

Most of these I started from cuttings... kept in warm, dark, humid conditions until they throw out roots, then gently repotted. There used to be a great FIGS4FUN Forum of course where like torts ppl were all very enthusiastic about their hobby. Many of my plants I traded, won cuttings or purchased from members. Sadly, due to lots of bickering...I heard it closed down the Forum part. Interested in fig propagation... check this link out http://figs4fun.com/

Thank you so much. There is lots of info on there. I must get a cutting from my mother in law and try some of those tips.

 

[CarolM]

I planted several trays of different types of peppers. The trays that had spicy peppers had a great germination rate but NONE of the sweet peppers came up.
So I bought a new pack of bell pepper seeds(different brand) along with some zinnias and cosmos!

Sometimes the seeds work sometimes they don't. Good luck with the new seeds. I hope they germinate this time.

 

[Maro2Bear]

While I was at home Depot I also picked up a new "project"
It's called Shape-crete. Claims to be a shapeable concrete mix. Supposed to work like a clay and setup like concrete. Going to see if I can make some plant pots.

• Interesting, I think I read a few other recent posts on another thread about ppl making hides and other shapes for their reptiles. I’m sure you provide an update. A few years ago, we made some interesting pots out of “hypertufa” equal parts of cement, peatmoss and perlite. Turned out well AND we still have and use them. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertufa

 

[CarolM]

While I was at home Depot I also picked up a new "project"
It's called Shape-crete. Claims to be a shapeable concrete mix. Supposed to work like a clay and setup like concrete. Going to see if I can make some plant pots.

Sounds quite interesting. If you have any plants that have nice big leaves you could use them to make stepping stones with the shape-crete and the leaf for imprints. You would actually use cement to make them but the shape-crete sounds perfect for it. I was going to suggest doing it as a feeding plate for Clunker but maybe not.

 

[Bambam1989]

Sounds quite interesting. If you have any plants that have nice big leaves you could use them to make stepping stones with the shape-crete and the leaf for imprints. You would actually use cement to make them but the shape-crete sounds perfect for it. I was going to suggest doing it as a feeding plate for Clunker but maybe not.

One of the projects I'm going to try will be making a low sided pot with a "leaf" look. I have rhubarb leaves I plan to use.

 

[CarolM]

• Interesting, I think I read a few other recent posts on another thread about ppl making hides and other shapes for their reptiles. I’m sure you provide an update. A few years ago, we made some interesting pots out of “hypertufa” equal parts of cement, peatmoss and perlite. Turned out well AND we still have and use them. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertufa

Could you use it to make a nice water bowl for torts?

 

[Bambam1989]

Could you use it to make a nice water bowl for torts?

I don't know, i would be concerned about some kind of chemical or toxin leaching into the water. Perhaps if it was sealed with something.

 

[CarolM]

I don't know, i would be concerned about some kind of chemical or toxin leaching into the water. Perhaps if it was sealed with something.

Just a thought. But probably better to not take a chance.

 

[CarolM]

One of the projects I'm going to try will be making a low sided pot with a "leaf" look. I have rhubarb leaves I plan to use.

Please post pics. I would love to see that.

 

[Bambam1989]

Please post pics. I would love to see that.

I have to read on the instructions to see if it needs to be a certain temp to cure, it has been rainy and cool here the past few days.