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    A shrub called "Tuomi"

    Hi, I'm Finnish too, but had to check my dictionary. It gives two trees, first the prunus padus as mentioned here already, calling it a...
    Post by: marjaleena, Oct 18, 2009 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Interested in sharing growing space?

    I may have some room in an unheated (hot in summer, cool in winter) solarium. More info, please.
    Post by: marjaleena, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: HortForum
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    Jade Plant Disaster

    I find that underwatering can make the leaves dry up and fall. My jades get a lot of morning light and heat in the summer so they need water about...
    Post by: marjaleena, Aug 9, 2009 in forum: Cacti and Succulents
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    Phalaenopsis Orchid - help please

    The flower with stem will last a long time in a vase of water.
    Post by: marjaleena, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: Orchidaceae (orchids)
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    how to grow blueberry bush?

    Another thing about blueberries I learned recently when I bought some blueberry bushes... the labels said one needed to have at least two...
    Post by: marjaleena, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
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    fertilzer - organic??

    Steve Whysall, garden columnist for the Vancouver Sun and garden blogger has an article on organic fertilizers that may be of help:...
    Post by: marjaleena, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: Soils, Fertilizers and Composting
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    basement invader

    Like straw or paper stars.
    Post by: marjaleena, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    basement invader

    Yup! Time to move into an apartment. :-)
    Post by: marjaleena, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    basement invader

    Looks to me like a clematis, though I may be mistaken. Do you have one growing next to the house near where it's coming inside? I have a clematis...
    Post by: marjaleena, Dec 9, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    Please help id this plant/ bush!

    Some type of hibiscus?
    Post by: marjaleena, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: Plants: Identification
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    bumps on my orchid??

    Might be scale, if there are sticky drips from it. I'd pick off as much as you can, spray it with water. Get some neem oil from a garden shop....
    Post by: marjaleena, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: Orchidaceae (orchids)
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    rhubarb holes in leaves

    Frances Eric, thanks for the links - will study them. Lorax, thanks! Just recently I spotted some in some woods in a local park and confirmed its...
    Post by: marjaleena, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: Garden Pest Management and Identification
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    rhubarb holes in leaves

    My garden space is limited too but I'm still interested in trying the burdock to protect my rhubarb, and being edible makes it even better!...
    Post by: marjaleena, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: Garden Pest Management and Identification
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    hibiscus?
    Post by: marjaleena, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: Hibiscus
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    rhubarb holes in leaves

    Thanks, lorax - I like this suggestion! It seems to fit in with the permaculture method that I'm currently trying to learn more about and adopt.
    Post by: marjaleena, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: Garden Pest Management and Identification