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Just now, Since u r here said:

WTF?!!! u r joking right?

Beggars can't be choosers.

In the immortal wards of Hilary Clinton's father, "If it's free, READ the fine prints".

In this case, LISTEN to the Info., "There is pork".

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After chilies, Chinese kale and a packet with "Mockba" on it,  aster powderpuffs is the last attempt of sowing new purchased seeds until the end of the year, unless I come across Beth-Alpha cucumber by Yates.

Grown Kale and Rockets are the last newly bought plants to be transplanted, other than roses and orchids.

Gotta control my desire,

contend myself with twisting flowers and nettling grasses on my own,

instead of looking for flowers and asking for willows externally.

Celibacy is still out of question.

P.s I can't believe the mouses in the garden don't go for shrimp stir-fried in onion and ginger sauce.

No wonder I don't get enough.

Oh well, "He who can laugh at himself can never cease to be amused".     

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Anyone successfully planted chamomile flowers? you buy the seeds or got it from tea bag? I have tried to plant from tea bag, not successful yet maybe no actual seeds from the tea bag. Saw 2 dollars seeds from Sheng Siong. Planning to buy and try. Anyone can share your chamomile planting experience? 

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3 hours ago, Since u r here said:

even if it is nt enclosed, in many ctries they r ok with it 

 

 

 

In many ctries , like italy , their rooftop are for such use and the pots are never secured.... no1 fussed over such issues usu in their ctry

Given the present predicament, I suspect the kia su and kia si sentiments are getting worse, plus making a big deal out of nothing.

Why create extra chances of potential troubles for ourselves. 

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7 hours ago, Since u r here said:

i m preparing to exit this lousy forum for good! 

hence i need to settle and close some , eg i cannot let go my "plants"
, pls continue to lead in this group (if 1 is sharp , would have realised i have been back since beginning of Oct , just that i no longer comment   unless the ldrs /moderators of the group are we  members)

 

As with Larry's open letter, I hope you can find an empathy within you for the dilemma of the mods.  

Perhaps you would care to contemplate from the perspective of gardening.  The so-called seed and potting mix simply isn't for ALL plants.  It's just a start.  So we either change ourselves by experimenting with different seeds or we change others by adding components to the mix.  The latter sometimes out of cost concerns.

The instruction for Four O'clock of Horti states to directly sow into big pots.  Drowned.  So I tested with hard-to-find peat pots.  Growth hampered.  You know what works?  Those small jiffy plant starters.

Reminds me of my life.

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On 6/24/2022 at 11:36 AM, Since u r here said:

i noticed some of u buy expensive plants!

&

gays might be living alone

Who water your plants when u go bkk or go for holidays or even hospitalised? Reservist?

 

https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/benjamin-tan-spent-6k-plants-last-month-plays-classical-music-100-plants-his-hdb-flat-537581

 

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/benjamin-tan-plant-collection-mediacorp-actor-286801

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Any of you facing pests husbandry by ants?

 

My vegies and plants are suffering thanks to the ants that managing the scales.

 

Every 1 to 2 weeks have to spend time clean the scales 😖

 

Lesser scales once raised the plants above water. But have to check for larvae from time to time.. sian

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On 7/22/2022 at 5:47 PM, Geo said:

Any of you facing pests husbandry by ants?

 

My vegies and plants are suffering thanks to the ants that managing the scales.

 

Every 1 to 2 weeks have to spend time clean the scales 😖

 

Lesser scales once raised the plants above water. But have to check for larvae from time to time.. sian

My hibiscus got mealy bugs when they were just bought over though but the same principle applies to any pest and diseases. Plants are vulnerable when they are stressed or unhealthy. So I pump fertiliser and give them enough sunlight and the mealy bugs were gone after 1-2x treatment. 

Be cool, like a breeze...

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For newbie gardening enthusiasts who probably would like to have a bit of challenge, just like what I did, you can buy a bulk order of plants from this company, see link below.

 

https://www.plantler.com/en/discount-plant-boxes/green-misfits-box/

 

They are about 12 plants, already in pots but are damaged hence they are on discount.

 

I just want to share the plants that Ive taken cared of as my adopted babies, they've grown well.

 

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     I'm really turned-on if both heads (the head above and the head below) are both functioning well

https://asianguysgonewild.newtumbl.com

https://linktr.ee/riverrobles  

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I also salvaged sucullents that I thought had no chance of growth, I replaced the pot and the soil I used is a special mix of clay and some volcanic rocks. The brand of this soil is Seramis.

 

Look at those babies!

 

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     I'm really turned-on if both heads (the head above and the head below) are both functioning well

https://asianguysgonewild.newtumbl.com

https://linktr.ee/riverrobles  

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@riverrobles Aw those succulents looks lovely. Well done. I got the Tillandsia usneoides or otherwise known as Spanish moss and no matter how I tried, it just dry up and died. I had tried soaking in water, misting twice per day, change it location, even resort to collecting rain water (and it super difficult to do so in a hdb 😂). Nothing seems to work. 

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Thanks for the compliment @shyc, you know I only started during the pandemic and these plants are all indoor plants. I made mistake last time to put these succulents under direct sun and outside of my balcony, but some of them got burnt hence I slowly took care of them again and it was a long process of healing. Theyve been with me for over a year, theyve experience all the 4 seasons, lessons learned is not be tempted to put them outdoors or reflected light.

 

I also am proud because my chilis has now grown and my cherry tomatoes has yielded a lot. I now can say I have a green thumb.

 

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     I'm really turned-on if both heads (the head above and the head below) are both functioning well

https://asianguysgonewild.newtumbl.com

https://linktr.ee/riverrobles  

WQPofyr.jpg

 

 

 

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@riverrobles indeed u do have greenhands 😂 I had planted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, chillies etc. All indoors and some did have flowers but… not turn to fruits 😂 even my manual attempt to pollinate them fail. 
Must add that I didn’t fertilised them thou. Only using crushed chicken bones, egg shells, left over veg discards etc. All I accomplished are infesting my house with ants and spiders 😂 

Thanks for your images. 👍 ❤️ 

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2 minutes ago, Since u r here said:

those are still ferts in a way

u can stand so many ants around?

😂 too late to rectify a losing battle. They have grown silently in numbers and that why I stop using the nature ways. 

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On 11/21/2022 at 12:20 PM, Since u r here said:

oh dear.........
i know i shdnt kill but i just cannot stand the ants esp!!!
are your plants indoor? 

 

Sorry didn't see this msg ealier. Yes all indoors.

 

Generally don't buy just for CNY but do try to make existing plants look presentable during CNY. Like tying red packets on it or clean up pot exterior or stick red papers etc. So will take more effort just few months before to trim down and loosen soil etc

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On 1/12/2023 at 8:52 PM, Since u r here said:

1) Why do u join this grp? for?

 

2) strangely no1 discusses CNY plant mkt, cny decor of plants?

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live?ref=watch_permalink&v=713727463474140

 

bannee https://www.facebook.com/groups/homegardeningsg/permalink/6110078742370047/

w tidbits vendor too n free shuttle bus

left last 2 days: 

14 & 15 Jan 2023 (Saturday & Sunday)
⌛ 10am - 6pm
🏡 1211 Upper Boon Keng Rd, S(387313)
For your convenience, we have:
🚍 Free shuttle bus from Kallang MRT (More info in future post)
🚘 Free parking at our garden centre

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dont get this the seeds/fruits keep dropping
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Would u be there ?

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33 minutes ago, Since u r here said:

Gd qn:i will pick the most convenient to my area
b it at Tpagar, pp's park pop-up store too and the one at chinatwn 
Bannee now is everywhere

 

 

 

Ikr, I don't like their pricing, wld rather go World Farm 🤣

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I don't realky fancy pussy or widows 😋jk

Actually only my parents time we buy those yearly and hope for it to bloom so as represent good fortune etc. I don't believe all that so don't waste money on them. I just upkeep my succulents some creepers and what ever that still growing. Even like that the topics on plants on my mini balacony still make conversational pieces yearly. Either my experiment with organic fertiliser or how that year cny decorations or how I managed to revive some plants ovef and over again 😂

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