Whats Going on in Smoke's Backyard?

Adair M

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All I can think about is @Adair M 's stupid nut sack method for oiling pots.
Smoke, I’m not sure you really should be saying stuff like this on the Internet! Your new fiancé might not approve! I’m pretty sure my wife wouldn’t either!

Ok... now that you’ve read this, go back and put me on ignore.

Please!
 

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Oh yeh I forgot smoke had Adair on ignore.. these are the kinds of things everyone should know.

Are we still doing this? People on ignore for X reason.. live and let live, ladies.

Post a tree pic, forget about it.
 

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Oh yeh I forgot smoke had Adair on ignore.. these are the kinds of things everyone should know.

Are we still doing this? People on ignore for X reason.. live and let live, ladies.

Post a tree pic, forget about it.
Pop on over to my thread in last year's mission trip in the tea house. You will see at the end of thread...why sometimes...it's more peaceful that way. ? Thinned my list...and one didn't last 24 hours before getting back on it. ? Not that his words offend me...buy why subject myself to that? Ignore...sometimes...can be much needed. As for Adair and Smoke...I haven't understood the reasoning for that but...not here to judge. I learn from both.
 

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Pop on over to my thread in last year's mission trip in the tea house. You will see at the end of thread...why sometimes...it's more peaceful that way. ? Thinned my list...and one didn't last 24 hours before getting back on it. ? Not that his words offend me...buy why subject myself to that? Ignore...sometimes...can be much needed. As for Adair and Smoke...I haven't understood the reasoning for that but...not here to judge. I learn from both.

That’s fair enough, I get it,
My last post did sound a little bit too hippy bullshit.
 

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That’s fair enough, I get it,
My last post did sound a little bit too hippy bullshit.
Nahhhh not at all. But the one I mentioned wished to steal my joy here...much anger...that feeds them. I sort of feel sorry for that one that carries that inside them. Can't imagine what that is like...what a burden.
 

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@Cadillactaste Yes I read it. Fair enough. I’m gonna stick to the trees :).



This is a lovely little guy Smoke, am I right I need thinking for a tree like this you just develop branches or is there a more grand plan you have?

Yes, trees are a relaxing hobby. ?
I love Al's exposed root elm... But, I can't believe how many trident maples he has. I know one...who felt one trident to much. So that he can tend so many...is impressive in and of itself.
 

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Been working every night building all the shelves over again. The water has taken its toll on the shelving and much of it has rotted. I used special screws, guaranteed for life for building decks and even they rotted off. Lasted ten years. If it lasts that long again I will be happy. The lattice between the shelves has been added as a squirrel deterrent. Hope it works.
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On Monday I noticed a couple small plants had wilted leaves. In the high seventies so not that hot. Wondered what was going on. The auto sprinklers came on while working and I had to run or get drenched. Found out the problem. Damn squirrels had chewed thru the pipes and it had lost all pressure rendering it useless. Now the big problem. I have some shohin on the shelves. I have space for 18 more trees. The best trees are not there yet cause I have them in a place safe for the big spring festival and Kazari this weekend. I still have 29 trees to find a home for. Simple math tell me that I won’t have a home for about 11 trees..... hmmmm...


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Oiled the tree sprits that protect everything. I think they attract squirrels.....

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Oh my god is that what these are? We have had one in my garden since we moved in.. the house is old, elderly couple lived there. I’ll take a pic of ours. I always wondered the heck it was!!

Been working every night building all the shelves over again. The water has taken its toll on the shelving and much of it has rotted. I used special screws, guaranteed for life for building decks and even they rotted off. Lasted ten years. If it lasts that long again I will be happy. The lattice between the shelves has been added as a squirrel deterrent. Hope it works.
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This is awesome by the way, great work. Looks great.
 

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Been working every night building all the shelves over again. The water has taken its toll on the shelving and much of it has rotted. I used special screws, guaranteed for life for building decks and even they rotted off. Lasted ten years. If it lasts that long again I will be happy. The lattice between the shelves has been added as a squirrel deterrent. Hope it works.
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Al,
On the first pics, what looks like Vietnamese stinky herb growing under the bench. My family love it but I can't stand it. I have to spit out the food if it got into my mouth. It that what it is?
I have squirrel problem as well. Let me know if you have a better way of get rid of them.
 

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Al,
On the first pics, what looks like Vietnamese stinky herb growing under the bench. My family love it but I can't stand it. I have to spit out the food if it got into my mouth. It that what it is?
I have squirrel problem as well. Let me know if you have a better way of get rid of them.
High powered BB gun, or an aggressive cat.
 

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Al,
On the first pics, what looks like Vietnamese stinky herb growing under the bench. My family love it but I can't stand it. I have to spit out the food if it got into my mouth. It that what it is?
I have squirrel problem as well. Let me know if you have a better way of get rid of them.


Houttuynia
cordata 'Chameleon'




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Common Name: houttuynia
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Saururaceae
Zone: 4 to 10
Height: 0.75 to 1.50 feet
Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet
Bloom Time: May to June
Bloom Description: Greenish white with showy white bracts
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet
Maintenance: Medium
Suggested Use: Water Plant, Naturalize, Rain Garden
Flower: Showy
Leaf: Colorful
Tolerate: Heavy Shade
 

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Noteworthy Characteristics
Houttuynia cordata is a rhizomatous perennial that typically grows 9-15” tall and spreads indefinitely and often vigorously by rhizomes. It is primarily grown as a ground cover in moist to wet areas, including aquatic margins. Species plants feature ovate to cordate dark blue-green leaves (to 3” long) edged with red. Foliage is aromatic when bruised. Tiny, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in 1-1.5” spikes are subtended by four showy white petal-like bracts. Flowers appear in mid to late spring. The plant is eaten in China and Vietnam.
 

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Makes a great accent plant when kept trimmed. The leaves reduce very well.
 
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