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Johnson wins celebrity poll, but Namath guarantees Earnhardt will win Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A number of big names —names fit for the biggest race in motorsports —have locked in their picks for the Daytona 500.
But one of those names didn't make a prediction. He made a guarantee. And he's pretty good at those.
Joe Namath made a brash prediction more than 40 years ago, guaranteeing his New York Jets would beat the heavily-favored Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.
The upstart Jets improbably won that 1969 title game, and now "Broadway Joe" has boldly called another sporting event that will capture the nation's attention. For the 53rd running of the Daytona 500, Joe Namath again is guaranteeing a win, and his pick is Dale Earnhardt Jr.
"The No. 88 is an absolute warrior on the track and is primed to start the season on fire with a Daytona 500 win and a comeback year in 2011," Namath said.
Other big names tapped Earnhardt, most notably Carmelo Anthony, country music superstar Jason Aldean and best-selling author Janet Evanovich. But it was Earnhardt's teammate who tallied the most votes.
With five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup titles on his mantle, Jimmie Johnson is this year's overall favorite. He was selected by 18 top athletes and celebrities.
For Hines Ward, Dirk Nowitzki, soccer star Landon Donovan, Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, LPGA Hall of Famer Betsy King and others, Johnson's dedication and five consecutive titles position him as the clear favorite in NASCAR's season opener. Johnson's friend, Nick Lachey, may have said it best: "No driver combines talent, poise, and preparation like Jimmie does. He's the best for a reason."
Trailing top vote-getter Johnson, Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon each notched 11 votes. Mark Martin received two votes.
Here is what the voters had to say about the Hendrick drivers:
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevrolet (19 votes)
"How can you bet against a five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion? Plus, my brother-in-law is chief engineer at Hendrick Motorsports – I have team and family loyalty!" Eliot Spitzer, CNN's "Parker Spitzer"
"Jimmie Johnson … because you can't go wrong with him." Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins Goalie
"Even though I am from Canada, and I should pick a Canadian, I play in LA now so I will go with a California guy, Jimmie Johnson." Los Angeles Kings Center Brad Richardson
"I'm picking Jimmie Johnson to win the Daytona 500! After winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship 5 years in a row, seems like a solid choice!" Emmy Rossum of "Shameless," a Showtime original series.
"Based on last year's performance, and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that – we'll go with Jimmie Johnson." Chickenfoot – Joe Satriani (guitar), Chad Smith (drums) Michael Anthony (bass) and Sammy Hagar (lead vocals and guitar).
"Jimmie Johnson, because he's awesome. Five NASCAR Sprint Cups in a row – you can't go against those odds in the season opener." Jason Arnott, New Jersey Devils forward
"I'm going with Jimmie Johnson in the 48 car. I love the way he races and I've always been a Chevy guy and a big fan of the Hendrick Motorsports team. They are first class!" Gary Levox, Rascal Flatts
"I think Jimmie Johnson is going to take it all again. He has a small dynasty right now – the best pit crew and the best cars in NASCAR, and then you throw in tremendous driving skills on top of all that. It equals…unbeatable!" Joey Lawrence, actor
"Jimmie Johnson will win the 2011 Daytona 500. I know, I know, it's a bit of a long shot because the guy hasn't figured out the "winning" thing just yet, but I have a nose for these things! In all seriousness, no driver combines talent, poise, and preparation like Jimmie does. He's the best for a reason and I fully expect the winning push for six straight titles to begin at Daytona!" Nick Lachey, singer
"Since Jimmie Johnson has won the championship the last five years, I'm going with Jimmie!" Landon Donovan, US World Cup and LA Galaxy Superstar
"I'm picking Jimmie Johnson because I think he's going to go for six titles in a row. He's won it five other times and I think he's going to do it again at the Daytona 500 this year." New York Jets Kicker, Nick Folk
"Jimmie Johnson because he is a true champion. You can't disregard the champion of last season. I look for him to start the season off where he left off." Hines Ward, Pittsburgh Steelers
"There's a long list of guys who can win the Daytona 500, but I'm going to have to put my money on Jimmie Johnson. He's a five-time champion and you can never count out the champ. Besides, he's a former amateur motocross rider. I will be watching the race on the TV with my pops." Ryan Dungey 2010 FIM World Supercross and AMA Motocross Champion
"I'm going with Jimmie Johnson. Not only is he the five-time defending champion, but he finished the season well and will build off that. The change in pit crew the last couple races of last season gave him an advantage, and them working with Chad Knaus will put his team over the top." Wade Belak, Nashville Predators
"Jimmie Johnson is my pick. He continues to demonstrate that he is the best driver in the sport." Betsy King, LPGA Hall of Famer
"Jimmie Johnson is a great driver, who has a consistently strong team. He's an all around great guy like the rest of the NASCAR family. I always wish him the best." Gavin DeGraw, singer
"Jimmie Johnson because he is the man and wins all the time." Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
"Jimmie Johnson. My pick is always Jimmie Johnson." JJ Redick, Orlando Magic
"I liked Jimmie's attitude on '24/7' and he has made me a bigger fan of the sport." Freddie Roach, former boxer
Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet (11)
"I'm going to go with Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win this year's Daytona 500. No. 88 is an absolute warrior on the track and is primed to start the season off on fire with a Daytona 500 win and a comeback year in 2011." Joe Namath, NFL Hall of Famer and New York Jets Quarterback legend
"He was the fastest in qualifying and won the pole: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. " Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets
"When it comes to restrictor plate races, Dale always seems to find his way to the front of the pack." Country Music Star Jason Aldean, whose new album "My Kinda Party" was No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Album chart a week before The Great American Race
"My prediction for winning the Daytona 500 is whoever crosses the finish line first. My second guess is Dale Jr. He was leading the race last year for a while and is overdue for a win." Rodney Atkins, country music star
"88, that's who I'm pulling for. Can't go wrong with him. He is due to win and has a great team behind him." John Gilmore, tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
"Dale Earnhardt Jr. It's been a long time since he's won a NASCAR Sprint Cup race and I think he's due." Holly Madison, Vegas headliner
"Dale Jr. performs very well in restrictor plate races and seems to find good drafting partners. He also gets to the front of the pack quite often during the race. I am hoping this is his year to get the mojo going. David Akers, Philadelphia Eagles kicker
"Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the son of a NASCAR legend so he's got some great racing genes that combined with his pure skill and the recent changes to his crew, well, I believe he's poised to take the checkered flag and a spot on the Wheaties box." Aida Mollenkamp, chef and host of "FoodCrafters" on Cooking Channel
"Dale Earnhardt Jr., because he is from North Carolina and drives a Chevy." Greg Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers
"I'm going dark horse with Dale Jr.!" Marc Blucas, actor in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Knight & Day"
"I think Junior will win. He's overdue for good juju." Author Janet Evanovich
"This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Dale "The Intimidator" Earnhardt's crash/death. It would be an awesome tribute to the fans all over the world if Dale Earnhardt Jr., the No. 88 Car, won the 500. Kevin Harvick would be awesome to see win as well considering he took over Dale Sr.'s spot and now drives for the same Richard Childress Racing team. In my heart though, I think it will be Tony Stewart in the 14 car bringing home the checkered flag." Gregg "Opie" Hughes, co-host of SiriusXM's Opie and Anthony show
Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet (11)
"It's time to bring back the glory. JG epitomizes greatness and dominance in stock car racing." Jalen Rose, former NBA star and ESPN analyst
"200 miles per hour, three-wide at Daytona…I'm going with the (No.) 24, Jeff Gordon." Carrot Top, Vegas Headliner
"I really like Tony Stewart, but I am going to have to go with Jeff Gordon as my pick to win the 2011 Daytona 500. With his new crew chief in place, I think Jeff has a great chance to break his winless streak!" PGA Tour Golfer Larry Ziegler
"I'm picking Jeff Gordon. He's won it three times. I think this is number four!" Holt McCallany, star of FX's new series "Lights Out"
"Jeff Gordon to win. Jeff has had a winning drought for the last 65 races, has a new crew chief and I'm told he's pumped about the chemistry of his team. Chemistry is what got Auburn through a perfect season and my teammates and me to 2011 BCS National Champions!" Nick Fairley, 2010 Lombardi Award for best lineman and Defensive MVP of the 2011 BCS National Championship
"My gut is to go with Jeff Gordon. Between his determined crew, the new track, and the teamwork and faith these guys have, it already makes them winners in my book! Add in Jeff's cat-like reflexes, and stubborn streak – I know he wants this one bad." James Harness, The Mechanical Genius on Discovery Channel's "GOLD RUSH: ALASKA"
"Like my friend James Harness said, my money is on Jeff Gordon. If there's one thing he and his crew do right, it's pull together and work like a well-oiled machine. Teamwork and faith in each other make it a winning situation." Todd Hoffman, The Boss on Discovery Channel's "GOLD RUSH: ALASKA"
"After being advised by my grandmother, my answer is Jeff Gordon. Why? Because my grandma thinks he's cute and says it's high time he won another race!" Jill Wagner, Host of ABC's "Wipe Out"
"Jeff Gordon. I have met Jeff a few times and I think the four-time champ will win this year's Daytona 500. The Hendrick cars are strong, and Jeff is one of the best at Daytona." Brad Paisley, country music star
"Jeff Gordon because we're from the same hometown of Vallejo!" Natalie Coughlin, 11-time Olympic medalist
Mark Martin, driver of the No. 5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet (2)
"Mark Martin. It would be really great to see one of the old school dudes win it." Dierks Bentley, singer and 10-Time Grammy Award winner
"Mark Martin would be great. I think people would be flipping out if he won it. I said Jimmie Johnson last year but that cursed him. I'd like to see him win, but I don't know if he's going to win it this year." Actor Patrick Dempsey
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By BUST Magazine in Eat Me on Nov 22, 2012
This Thanksgiving, be an all-star dinner guest by bringing the dish that everyone most looks forward to: pie. We've got five eye-popping options—sweet, savory, traditional, vegan, and even raw—that will ensure you'll be invited back.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Gluten-Free Pecan Crust
This pie is sweet, buttery, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and enhanced with a bit of salt to bring out the flavors. The crust is very sensitive to change, so don't tinker with the recipe too much.
Serves: 8 to 10
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 1 hr
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Cookie Dough Cream Pie
A miraculous mash-up of chocolate wafer crust, chocolate-chip cookie dough, brown-sugar cream filling, and whipped cream, this pie is immaculate.
Prep time: 45 minutes
Total time: 4 hrs
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From The Cookie Dough Lover's Cookbook, Quirk Books © 2012
Roasted Butternut Squash, Cheddar, and Sage Galette
Butternut squash truly shines in this galette, whose lovely sweetness cozies up to a sharp cheddar and aromatic sage, resulting in a dish that's just as exquisite to behold as it is to munch on.
Prep time: 20 mins for assembly, and at least 1 hour for chilling dough
Cook time: 45 mins
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By Ashley English
From A Year of Pies © 2012, Lark Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Plum Chocolate Meringue Crumble Pie
There's no pastry to deal with or filling to mix and heat here. There is meringue, but since it's covered with crumble, you don't have to put too much investment into how good it looks. The result is stunningly delicious.
Serves: 8
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By Laura Vincent
From the blog hungryandfrozen.com
Raw Cranberry Pie—To Go!
The layers of this delicious portable pie-in-a-jar come together in every bite, and the tart-yet-sweet raw cranberries offer a fresh, unexpected flavor.
Serves: 6 (in 6 Ball jars)
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By Julie Cove
From Pieography ©, Quarry Books, an imprint of Quayside Publishing Group, Beverly, MA
Photographed by Vanessa Rees
Food styled by Lauren LaPenna
This review appears in the Oct/Nov 2012 issue of BUST Magazine with cover girl Aubrey Plaza. Subscribe now.
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Trademark law governs the use of trademarks and service marks. Trademarks are a form of intellectual property. The law entitles the owner(s) to exclusive use of the mark in relation to the products or services for which it is registered. The law in most jurisdictions also allows the owner of a registered trademark to prevent unauthorized use of the mark in relation to products or services which are identical or similar to the registered products or services, know as trademark infringement.
Trademark infringement occurs when one party adopts or uses a trademark that is confusingly similar to the prior adopted and used trademark for similar products or services. To prove infringement the mark's owner(s) must prove that the infringer's use of the mark has created a likelihood of confusion about the origin of the defendant's goods or services. The confusion created can be that the infringer's products are the same as that of the owner(s) or that the infringer is somehow associated, affiliated, connected, approved, authorized or sponsored by the owner(s). The necessity of the confusion element has been well established under both federal and state case law.
Trademarks are governed by both state and federal law. State common law originally provided the main source of protection of trademarks, but over time, federal trademark law has assumed much of the ground originally covered by state common law and now provides the main source of trademark protection. The main federal statute is the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended (the Lanham Act) which codified much of the existing common law on trademarks. The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is responsible for administering all laws relating to trademarks and patents in the U.S.
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A North Minneapolis duplex fire that claimed the lives of five children has also robbed another family of their shelter and possessions.
On Friday morning around 5 a.m., heavy smoke at a home on the 2800 block of North Colfax Avenue near North 29th Avenue quickly erupted into a deadly fire.
It is believed the blaze started in the center of the second floor and then extended to the first floor before climbing to the third, Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel said.
Two families lived in the duplex. The Garrets lived on the first floor and safely evacuated their home during the fire.
Minneapolis MAD DADS has since organized a relief effort for the displaced family.
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Donations are accepted at the Shiloh Temple on the corner of Bloomington Avenue and 27th Street East in Minneapolis. Financial contributions can be made at any BMO Harris Bank to MADDADS: For Benefit of Garret Family.
The Lewis family occupied both the second and third floors. Troy Lewis, 60, and his daughters, Shakka and Elektra, are preparing to bury five of their family members.
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I expected the Alpitude to good on descents. And it is. It's similar to the unstoppable (in a good way) feel of a Cotic BFe. The ride feel is hard to describe – it's stable and planted but not muted or clunky. The powerful but not grabby SLX brakes deserve credit for enabling high speeds as well. There's no need to cover or drag the brakes "just in case" – you can brake as late you want. There's was an initial hint of over-excitedness at the front that I attributed to the damping of the fork rather than the frame. I think I've been spoiled by stupidly expensive high-end forks!
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Waylon, Neil and Ed Anderson
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Ed Anderson and Scott Tipping (of Backyard Tire Fire)
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Friday, July 22nd
Gerstle's Place
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You may know Ed Anderson and Scott Tipping from their work with the critically acclaimed band Backyard Tire Fire, and this weekend they will be coming to Gerstle's for a very special acoustic duo performance. The show will feature some of your favorite BTF songs, some old cover tunes, and of course, some new material they've been writing with side project Magic Box. They will also be stopping by WFPK at 2 p.m. the day of the show for an on-air chat, and maybe even a song or two there. Lead singer and guitarist Ed Anderson took time out of his schedule to speak with me about the upcoming show and about just a little bit of everything else.
LEO: We're definitely looking forward to the show this weekend.
Ed Anderson: Yeah man, we're looking forward to getting back there. It's been a little while since we've returned. I like Louisville. We did a Waterfront Wednesday last year.
LEO: Yeah, I really wanted to see you all but I had Neil Young tickets that night.
EA: Oh, that's right! Bert Jansch opened up that show, too … right? That's a tough choice and, I hate to say it, but you made the correct choice.
LEO: You all play Louisville a lot, what keeps you coming back?
EA: Yeah, we've met a lot of good people in Louisville. WFPK has been very good to us. We've done Live Lunch and Waterfront Wednesday and been in rotation for years. It makes you feel like you're wanted. You wanna go back to towns where you know you have that support.
And this will be a little different of a show, it'll just be Scott (Tipping, BTF guitarist) and I – it'll be acoustic. We've never done anything quite like this in Louisville before – it's always been the big, full-on rock show. I'm going to be playing some banjo on some stuff – acoustic guitar, the two of us working on harmonies, and working on quite a bit of new stuff. It'll be a different show than what anyone has ever seen. Even though it's acoustic, it's still a rockin' show – bad ass guitar playing, it's very in your face … you won't fall asleep, trust me.
LEO: Tell me about where the acoustic shows came from?
EA: To be completely and brutally honest with you … Backyard Tire Fire is kinda on a little hiatus right now. We've got a drummer who's got a wife that's about to have a baby in a couple of weeks, and my brother – our bassist – is about to get married, so there's a lot going on in Tire Fire world beyond gigging. So, we're playing less and just breathing a little bit after the last decade of insanity.
LEO: Gerstle's is a great club to play in.
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I just spent the weekend in Nashville … and wow. We couldn't find a place like that, with real music anywhere. They don't call it Nash-Vegas for no reason. It was so gaudy; we really had to work to find something that we wanted to hear. The more buzzed I got, the saltier I got. It was all just bad cover bands and really uninspired stuff. A lot of bad people doing bad cover versions of bad songs. Country music just ain't what it used to be. Just this morning – I've got fourteen Waylon Jennings records on vinyl, I pulled them all out and I'm on the third one. I'm going to listen to every single one of them today trying to wash away the dirty feeling from some of the dog shit I witnessed in Nashville on Saturday night.
LEO: Critics loved "It's Good to Be", but I interviewed you for another publication not long after it came out last year, and you all seem like pretty grounded guys. Is it difficult to stay levelheaded among all that praise?
EA: Not really. The thing is with Backyard Tire Fire, we've definitely been praised via the media, the critics, and whatnot – and that feels good – but I can't take it seriously because if I do, I also have to take the negative stuff seriously, too. And sometimes the negative stuff can be pretty hurtful.
And we've always played small venues. It's never been this massive success. We were never in a tour bus or anything like that. So when you're playing a little tiny place and you're a long way from home, and you haven't been home in weeks – you don't feel like you're anything special. It is what it is … you can't get a big head, because you'll get knocked back on your ass in two-fucking-seconds.
LEO: You write very personal songs, have there been any you've written that made your wife feel uncomfortable because you took something so private, public?
EA: I've got free reign, really. Maybe she recognizes that aside from songs, I'm probably not the most open person, or easy to get to know, as the average Joe. I keep my distance. It's where I get my feelings out, I think she recognizes that and wouldn't wanna stifle that in any way, shape, or form; she knows it's crucial to my existence.
LEO: You seem like a guy with a hefty record collection is there one album you couldn't live without?
EA: There's so many I couldn't live without. One of my favorite pieces of vinyl I've owned and have always loved is Tonight's the Night, Neil Young. I've probably listened to that record more than any other record I own. After the Gold Rush is pretty close, too. But, Tonight's the Night I just love, there's a vibe that's undeniable on that record … that's probably my favorite piece of vinyl.
I was born in the early 70's, 1972 – right around the time "Heart of Gold" was a hit – within a couple of months of when I was born. My old man, my dad, loves that song, so it's interesting thinking about him maybe holding me as a child listening to that song on the radio. Because even as a kid I had a connection with Neil – he's like the coolest cat on the planet.
LEO: Does Tonight's the Night sound better re-mastered through earbuds or on vinyl?
EA: I don't know. I don't even own it on a CD; I only have it on vinyl. But everything sounds better on vinyl as far as I'm concerned. That's just me. I'm old school like that in a lot of ways, really; but especially like that. There's just nothing like dropping the needle on a record and hearing a crackle.
LEO: Everyone seems to be getting drug into the iPhone, iPad, iPod era – is digital access to music good or bad thing for a band like yours?
EA: I have no idea. I used to think it was a good thing, but I don't know if it is anymore. It's too easy. A friend of mine was saying last week, that the first records he loved … he knew the liner notes, when he was a kid. But something tells me that someone who is in their teens now, there won't be a sentimental memory of, "I remember when I first downloaded it off iTunes." There are no liner notes anymore, there's no artifact – and that's sad.
Overall, as far as internet goes, in the beginning I was amazed at how much you could do with it, and how you could get your stuff out there. And I think I still am. I guess a little part of me just misses before there was a fucking internet or any of this shit. Back when people had to go into stores and actually interact with one another, and maybe instead of sitting around watching Netflix they went out and saw a fucking band. I kinda miss that.
LEO: How many great conversations did you have around the counter of a record store?
EA: Yeah, I know, how about it? Where you knew the person that owned that store, and you could go in and order something special from them. Where people could go and interact and talk about art. It doesn't happen as much; or maybe it does, maybe it's online and you're chatting it up – but there's something about looking at a person, and hearing their tone of voice, and reading their non-verbal communication – and interacting with a human being instead of just typing on a keyboard. It's a lost art. I think conversation is becoming a lost art, because people would rather stare at the plastic-pieces-of-shit in their hands than actually talk to a human being. This is where I become the grumpy old Archie Bunker, but I use the internet for all its worth …I'm as beholden to it as the next guy.
Post-script: During our interview Ed stumbled into discussing Louisville rockers My Morning Jacket. Here's what he had to say about the band.
EA: I'm not a new stuff guy. I'm not huge fan of a lot of what's going on. But My Morning Jacket, that's a band that the first time I heard them I was like, "Fuck yeah … cool… these guys get it." They're a rock and roll band, with good tunes; they'll stretch out when they want to, but they're a song band. And you get the feeling from them that they don't give a shit, they'll do whatever they want; he'll write whatever he wants to. They don't fit into a formula of what they're supposed to be. Y'know, what's "Off the Record"? That sounds like nothing off of It Still Moves. That's another thing I dig about those cats … it's kinda funny I'm kissin' the local band's ass … but they do what they wanna do; you get the feeling that cat just writes what he wants to write and everybody else can fuck off. That's awesome because it worked, they're happening; it's inspirational.
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Mon, Jul 31, 06 at 12:25
Im working on propagating a Northline maple. Its been 100 degrees here in minnesota for a few days, but im keeping them nice and fogged so hopefully theyll live through it. I took the cuttings late (one week ago) and i was wondering what should be done for overwintering them? I have small 3" pots to put each one in once theyve rooted. Is it common practice to transfer to a peat mix media after decent rooting has occured? How should i over winter them? thanks for any help.
Tim |
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Why don't you start over in the spring and not worry about overwintering the cuttings? They are not going to thrive over the winter, no matter what you do. |
Actually, while doing research on these cuttings, I learned that they should be done in late june/early july. I did them in later july, so im not that far off of the mark. They still have a few months to develop a root system in the sand and possibly in the media mix if i decide that is the route to go. Would it make sence to just plant them in the ground after a decent root zone has been established and hope for the best over the winter? or take more drastic steps to ensure their survival? |
Your first freeze comes awfully early that far north. Do you have any way to keep them indoors over your long winter? If you took a number of cuttings, what if you planted half in the ground and tried keeping the other half alive indoors until planting time in the spring? I think it is important that they go in a good potting mix or into the ground as soon as possible. Sand is acceptable for rooting, but it is a poor medium for growing, even with supplemental fertilization. |
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