glendann
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:58 am Post subject: What I did today |
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I mixed up potting soil and compost with perlite and filled lots of pots to start seeds tomorrow.I took pictures of bees on my jasmine made some birdhouses out of my gourds .I took one and made a petunia hanging pot plant.Just piddled around.Enjoying the wonderful 77 to 80 degrees temp. with light wind .
Here is one of the bees I caught with my camera.
In flight too.
My bird house after I hung it in the tree
One side the glue had not dried on the perch .When it does its clear.
The other side
My hanging pot holder .I hope you can see it ok.
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kuntrygal
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Glenda you had a busy day. I know the weather was wonderful and very conducive to doing outside jobs. I need some of your compost  . If I were to start a compost, the neighbors would start screaming from the smell.  I remember my FIL's was the most awful smelling thing, but he had a beautiful garden 
Your gourds are darling. You did a wonderful job on them. I need to get some at my flea market in a couple of weeks. And the planter is very unique. I hadn't thought of making a planter out of a gourd.
And your picture of the  is excellent. 
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glendann
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:33 am Post subject: |
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Thank you kuntrygal.The compost does smell when I first get it.It sure does
grow plants great.I love the bird house gourds.I am going to plant dipper gourds and egg gourds.
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dirt2diamonds
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The gourd as a plant holder is cool. Do you put in drainage holes or let the water remain since it dries so quickly in the planter? Seems like it might be o.k. not to have the holes for such a small container. I know this sounds like potted plant heresy but where it is a drought/heat problem, there are times some of the rules bend.
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glendann
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:24 am Post subject: |
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Thank you dirt2diamonds I drilled one small hole for drainage on the very bottom.I did the same thing for the birdhouse .If rain blows in it will drain and not drown the babies if I ever get any.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:22 am Post subject: |
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I love your gourds! You've been busy preparing, good luck on your sowing. Hope they all sprout and make you happy.
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Sjoerd
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Just look at what you've done, Glenndan! Such great fotos. I can't tell if that little bee is indeed a bee or a hoverfly--whichever it is, it is a great foto, flower and all.
It sure sounds like you are getting busy now.
The gourds make great little birdhouses, don't they. I have tried to grow different types here, but it seems simply too moist in this kikkerland (froggyland) of mine.
Nevermind, it does not deter me from enjoying the success of others. Yours look perfect.
Justr out of curiosity, what size holes are in them and for what bird(s) are they intended?
I ask this question because here, hole diameter completely determines which bird will nest in the house.
Now Glenndan, you keep a sharp eye out and take a foto the first sign of an avian visitor to "Gourd Cottage".
Congrats on producing those planters, birdhouses and fotos. They are tremendous to see. Thank you very much.
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Netty
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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You have been busy Glenda! I love your birdhouse, in fact I have a gourd very similar to that one that I plan to paint up. It will be my first attempt so we shall see how it turns out.
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glendann
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Thanks to you all.Thats my first atemp too do the gourdhouses or planter the hole is just one I cut dout know the size as i used a small bit and then a
knife tocut from one drill hole to another to make a circle.I didn't care what bird like just hope one does sjoerd  I drill a drip hole in the bottom so if rain blows in it and there are babies they want drown.
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Wrennie
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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You have been busy. I love the bee photos. i cant wait for the bumlebees and honey bees to come back to my garden this spring!
Those are great gour projects. I'm sure someone will move into the bird house.
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Sapphire
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Oh neat! I love to make my own little world outside  I have thought of cutting the top off of a gourd and using it as a planter, but I lvoe the hanging planter too! Great ideas I cant wait to see more pics of your projects!
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