COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

Now lemon trees I actually have not had much success with.[emoji22]

I had a lemon tree in a pot that my father-in-law almost killed because he’d use it as an ashtray. We planted it in our garden in Seferihisar (Turkey) when we bought the house and it perked up. I miss it. And the tangerine tree that we planted when daughter was born.

 

[Kristoff]

I LOVE avocados!!!! They are one of my all time favorite foods!!!!!!
I've read that avocados are a hybrid plant, and so the seeds will not grow "true" to the parent. But I have no idea where I read that or if it's actually true or not.
When I worked in New Zealand, they had huge avocado trees growing there, and they have a very mild climate. But I know they also grow in California which can get gosh darn hot. So...WHO KNOWS what these silly plants want??!?!?!??

All my avocados died on me when I tried to plant them in Turkey.

 

[CarolM]

Today is my daughter's last day of being a 2nd grader!
Im so ready for summer break, mostly the part where I don't have to get up at 6am.

Friday the schools break up. And then only go back to school on the 17th of July.

 

[CarolM]

Wooohooo

Whahaha. Well done.

 

[CarolM]

Like BamBam in Washington, the Summertime flowers are coming in nicely in our perennial gardens. I took a few early morning snaps before the sun ruins the blosssoms.

Yellow Calla Lily

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Pink Calla

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Deep Red Day Lily

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Squash Bloom

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One of The Perennial Beds

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Day Lily Buds Ready for Another Morning

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So beautiful. I need to up my game in my garden.

 

[CarolM]

All my day lilies are orange, your red one is lovely.
I learned the other day that the flowers from the dayLily is tort safe!

Always great finding that kind of information out.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Always great finding that kind of information out.

Just make sure to properly ID.

From The Tort Table

Flowers from Daylilies are not toxic and are fine as a treat. If leaves are nibbled occasionally there should be no problem, but do not feed large amounts as reports say that eating leaves of the Daylily in large quantities can cause hallucinations.

On no account should you allow your tortoise to eat the tuberous or fibrous roots of this plant.

N.B. ALL other Lilies are TOXIC so you must make a correct identification before feeding to your tortoise.​

Day Lilies are not actually true lilies and are members of a different botanical family.

One way to differentiate the Daylily from other Lilies is that leaves of Daylilies are long and slender, with a central rib on the underside, and the flowers are at the top of smooth, leafless stems.

 

[CarolM]

I went to my new job this morning and found out I wasnt suppose to start till tomorrow! @Bambam1989 I just went out and took pics of all the flowers in my yard. I didn't plant any of these the lady who lived here before I bought the house did and I've never thought to check what they are. As I was taking pictures I just realized I have 2 huge rose of Sharon bushes, I had no idea! My tortoise is loving them!

Also really beautiful. We are starting to look like the garden chat room. Love it!![emoji16][emoji16]

 

[CarolM]

I've literally never seen him eat like this!

I was looking for Rose of Sharon the other day. And they are expensive over here to get. And to get 5 seeds it costs R38. I will more than likely be going the seed route. But does anyone know more or less how long it will take to grow and start producing flowers from seeds?

 

[CarolM]

I LOVE avocados!!!! They are one of my all time favorite foods!!!!!!
I've read that avocados are a hybrid plant, and so the seeds will not grow "true" to the parent. But I have no idea where I read that or if it's actually true or not.
When I worked in New Zealand, they had huge avocado trees growing there, and they have a very mild climate. But I know they also grow in California which can get gosh darn hot. So...WHO KNOWS what these silly plants want??!?!?!??

I have also heard that you need a male and female tree to produce fruit. Don't ask me how do you know if you have a female and male tree though. Although if they start producing fruit then you will know.[emoji6]

 

[CarolM]

AHA!!!! [emoji2]
We DO have those here! We call them
Althea.
I planted one in Elsa’s enclosure specifically for her to eat. She is distinctly so-so about it: only nibbles a bite or 2 on even numbered months if the humidity is 68.5% and no insects have walked across it...[emoji30]

Whahaha. Had to laugh at that. So glad we are getting to hear stories of Elsa's antics. And You have such a way with words. Missed that!!

 

[CarolM]

I had a lemon tree in a pot that my father-in-law almost killed because he’d use it as an ashtray. We planted it in our garden in Seferihisar (Turkey) when we bought the house and it perked up. I miss it. And the tangerine tree that we planted when daughter was born.

Hmm. That is always the problem when you move house. [emoji22] [emoji22]

 

[CarolM]

All my avocados died on me when I tried to plant them in Turkey.

[emoji22] [emoji22]

 

[CarolM]

Just make sure to properly ID.

From The Tort Table

Flowers from Daylilies are not toxic and are fine as a treat. If leaves are nibbled occasionally there should be no problem, but do not feed large amounts as reports say that eating leaves of the Daylily in large quantities can cause hallucinations.

On no account should you allow your tortoise to eat the tuberous or fibrous roots of this plant.

N.B. ALL other Lilies are TOXIC so you must make a correct identification before feeding to your tortoise.​

Day Lilies are not actually true lilies and are members of a different botanical family.

One way to differentiate the Daylily from other Lilies is that leaves of Daylilies are long and slender, with a central rib on the underside, and the flowers are at the top of smooth, leafless stems.

Thank you for that. But I will probably get it wrong so will rather stay away from Day lillies. But i do want to get Rose of Sharon. My torts love Hibiscus so they will probably love the rose of Sharon as well. What about lavendar?

 

[Bambam1989]

Thank you for that. But I will probably get it wrong so will rather stay away from Day lillies. But i do want to get Rose of Sharon. My torts love Hibiscus so they will probably love the rose of Sharon as well. What about lavendar?

My tort likes lavender leaves but turns his nose up at the flowers.

 

[CarolM]

My tort likes lavender leaves but turns his nose up at the flowers.

I must try it and see if they like it then.

 

[CarolM]

My tort likes lavender leaves but turns his nose up at the flowers.

I havent seen the older torts eat it though. But then maybe i just havent bern around when they do.

 

[Bambam1989]

I havent seen the older torts eat it though. But then maybe i just havent bern around when they do.

It may also depend on what variety of lavender you have. The leaves on mine have very little scent but the flowers smell great

 

[Maro2Bear]

I was looking for Rose of Sharon the other day. And they are expensive over here to get. And to get 5 seeds it costs R38. I will more than likely be going the seed route. But does anyone know more or less how long it will take to grow and start producing flowers from seeds?

I wish i could send you a seedling. Ours pushes out new seedlings ... ogh. Darn. Not sure how long from seed to flower...but I’m guessing 3 years, give or take.

Growing Rose of Sharon from Seed
It is recommended that Rose of Sharon seeds are sown in a greenhouse in the early spring months. They should also be kept growing in the greenhouse for about 1 year. The seeds should germinate fairly quickly, and when they are large enough, transplant them into individual pots. Plant them into their permanent ground positions in the following spring.

 

[CarolM]

I wish i could send you a seedling. Ours pushes out new seedlings ... ogh. Darn. Not sure how long from seed to flower...but I’m guessing 3 years, give or take.

Thanks. It's the thought that counts. And three years. Dam I better get some and plant them yesterday already.