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  1. SumatraDave

    Possible material

    I got this outside my house and I'm thinking it's privet possibility Chinese. I've heard they are hardy and abundant and I've never collected raw material before so I was thinking maybe late winter I dig it up and see what I can get out of it? What do you nuts think?
  2. SumatraDave

    Grow light needed?

    I just moved these guys into the house for the winter and I leave them net to the window with the blinds open but I'm wondering if they will get enough light. Two bougainvillea, one tiny Jade and a Lilly accent.
  3. SumatraDave

    Pest Problems

    So in the last week my oaks have been getting these little eggs on the bottoms of the leaves, I've scraped them off rinced them and even took a few of the leaves off. Still they persist. I plan on getting sone pesticide soon but maybe you fine folks might know exactly what it is I'm dealing...
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    Lucky me?

    So apparently I live close to to so called "nursery capital of the world" (McMinnville Tennessee) . I plan on going out there and checking some of the old nurseries for some trees with some age on them. Has anyone been out that way? If so any suggestions of places to visit? I'll let you know if...
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    My poor Jade

    Hello all! I just wanted to show you what I did over the weekend to my jade. I've had it for about 4, years now. I had it in a pot that was way too big for it and the soil stayed too wet. So over this weekend I decided to repot it into something smaller in order to get better soil in it but...
  6. SumatraDave

    New plant: Azalea

    Got this guy at a box store Because they were having a sale. I don't really have an eye for trees yet so I want to know if you guys think it's got any potential and if so suggestive stylings for it. Or if I bought a shit tree let me know and I'll take it back. Thanks
  7. SumatraDave

    Soil mix on a budget

    Ok so without getting to far into soil wars I would like to get some soon but I'm on a budget. "I've only got $20 in my pocket". I've been reading a little ablot lava rock and akadama but those are pretty expensive in my area (middle Tennessee, USA 7A). You guys have any suggestions for a N00b...
  8. SumatraDave

    Lots of shade

    I moved to a house (from an apartment) recently and I can do alot more than a few succulents. Well I had the idea to have a small tree that I get from a local nursery as a centerpiece for my outdoor coffee table. I love sitting here in the morning, reading, watching the wildlife, and having my...
  9. SumatraDave

    Rescue Mission

    OK so I bought this little guy from Wal-Mart for 1$. I couldn't stand the thought of just walking away and letting it die without trying my best to save it. Funny thing is I have no idea what I'm doing. I mean I've read online alot and a short book on basics but as far as actually doing I am...
  10. SumatraDave

    Bougainvillea from nursery.

    I got a Bougainvillea plant from a local nursery for a presentation and I decided to keep it around. I'm in a student apartment so it's going to be in a pot. I live in Middle Tennessee so I can keep it outside for spring/summer and I was wondering if I should start maybe pre Bonsai taming or...
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