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> We put up eight pints of pear jelly today, made in the manner I described
> yesterday. This batch, due to the type of pear we used has a rich red
> color. Very nice looking and probably will be good to eat.
> Probably Sunday we will start peeling,coring, and slicing pears for pear
> slices in very light syrup. I think that will be our final product of this
> batch of pears.
> Our day started with a thunderstorm moving in before daylight and lasting
> until mid-morning. I believe we are caught up on the amount of rain we are
> supposed to get. The okra is about eight feet tall now and the pepper
> plants are approaching four feet tall. Luckily it's about 8,000 feet
> straight down to rocks or we would be swimming.
I'm envious of all those pears, George. I'm waiting for the Ontario pears
to come in so I can make another delicious batch of marmalade or 2. Maybe
I'll try some jelly too.
The problem is, we've had so much damn rain (more than twice the usual for
this time of year) this summer that every thing tastes waterlogged. The
strawberries were tasteless - as if they had been injected with water, and
they barely lasted a day without spoiling. My flower gardens are lush but
wont bloom. I have patio tomatoes that can't ripen. I'd say the only thing
that is really successful is the mosquito population! I bought corn on the
cob today - it's tiny, maybe 8 to 10 inches a cob. Dunno what it tastes
like yet...........


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I?m over the hill and heading down the back side at a rapid rate it seems, single, and retired now.
My loves? Good friends, most of all. After that I guess it would be wildlife and photographing it. In fact, I love anything that deals with wild animals and the outdoors. Then comes playing with my dog and making a mess trying to cook in the kitchen or around the fire pit, grill or smoker while enjoying a good tumbler of whiskey (whisky).
I love any kind of food I can slap on the grille or in the coals of a nice fire.
(That's because I hate cleaning the kitchen.) My favorites are fish, wild game, chicken, potatos, onions and ofcourse any and all veggies. Ooops...and lots of garlic!
It's not easy cooking outside in the snowbelt of Western New York in the winter but after 30+ years of practice I'm getting the hang of it. *s*

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"I've made this at least four times and it's always amazing. One tip: don't soften the cream cheese or the filling will be too runny. I use a different recipe for the crust to make it gluten free and have used pears each time. I have one in the oven right now though that I'm doing with cherries and I can't wait to taste it!!"
"My husband and I have made this a number of times. We've modified slightly to our tastes (a little less sour cream and a little more cottage cheese, etc.) but the recipe is really good as is too. We make with gluten-free pasta and have no problems. Leftovers are almost as good as the first time. Thanks for sharing!"
"Only used yellow squash and left out the bacon because I didn't have any but otherwise made as stated. Nice quick, easy recipe. I will try adding garlic next time as suggested and maybe try some different herbs."
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If you are reading this message, you probably know what this is all about. You have gone through multiple 'check engine' light episodes, have replaced multiple oxygen sensors, and are on your third or fourth catalytic converter. I had a 2004 Legacy wagon with 80,000 mi, and my friend (still) has a 2004 Outback. We both have had the same experiences, so these problems are certainly not isolated incidences. In fact, my mechanic told me that has seen all kinds of creative means to disable the 'check engine' light. However, if you live in New York State and need to pass the annual emission test, you will have no choice but to fix the problem. In my case, I also had a transmission replaced, and had a cruise control problem that was unfixable (Subaru started an investigation, but were unable to find the causes of the problem). To retain my sanity, I finally traded the car in on a BMW and took a financial hit.
ateixeira Posts: 72,587What were the codes?
O2 sensors won't fix it. Spark plugs, spark plug wires, and maybe an ignition coil might. The coil is only $80 and there's only one for all 4 cylinders.
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turbotato Posts: 2Hi,
I'm working on an '01 Legacy (140K miles) for a friend. The check engine light is lit, but the code reads "N/A?" I can clear the code, but it comes back after a few minutes. The car runs fine cold, but is a little sluggish just off-idle when warm...once you get it rolling at speed, it feels fine. I've checked the plugs, air cleaner, cleaned the throttle body, battery connects and given it a general look over...I see nothing obvious. With this kind of mileage, he doesn't want to invest a ton in it. Anyone ever run into this error? Thanks in advance for your help...MT :sick: -
xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,740Well, what I am wondering is whether the scanner has some hardware limitations that make it not 100% compatible with the Subaru OBDII system. It may be an OBDII scanner, but that does not mean it has all the code compatibility.2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon
turbotato Posts: 2Thanks for the feedback guys. The scanner is a fairly cheap one (~$100), but I've never run into a car it couldn't scan yet...there's always a first. I get so many requests to scan cars from folks at work that I always carry it in my backpack. Wierd how it will clear the code....but it comes back once the car has been driven about 5-10 miles. Another garage told the owner that the code comes back for a bad knock sensor. I haven't looked at it again, but the owner says that the knock sensor is tough to get at...Anyone been there done that? Thanks again for the help...MT
xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,740I doubt it would have issues with all codes generated by the car's computer, but some of them are manufacturer-specific. I would not think the knock sensor to be one of those. In fact, it seems to me that a knock sensor problem would cause more of an issue while the car is cold than warm! Maybe I am just not thinking it through well enough though. How about airflow sensor? Input is bypassed from that circuit until the operating cycle reaches a preset temperature.
The knock sensor is mounted on top of the engine, just slightly on the right side (looking at the car from the front), and near the back of the block. It is somewhat underneath the intake manifold. It is not overly difficult to access, but it is a tight space - especially plugging it in!
Keep us posted with what you discover, please!2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon -
deean Posts: 1Just changed this sensor ($60) on my mother's 2001 Legacy. Very easy to do. Haynes manual has good a description. Make sure to note the orientation of it. I put a long socket extension between the two throttle cables to get to the bolt directly below on the engine block. You'll need a new cable tie unless you figure out how to unlock it. Her car runs better now.
sapphireblue Posts: 29Hi all. I have a engine light question re: my 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i wagon. :confuse:
After driving from MD to NC and back this past weekend (with no problems) ... today I was driving around and, mid-way thru errands, the yellow "Check Engine" light turned on, and the green "Cruise Control" light started to blink on and off. I tried to "turn off" the CC using the handle by the steering wheel (even tho' I wasn't using it), but no luck. And stopping and restarting the car still gives me the error.
Any ideas on diagnosis and fix, or should I just take it into my local mechanic? (I'm not super car-fix handy myself.)
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paisan Posts: 21,181The CEL + Cruise flasshing just means your have a CEL which could be anything out of about 200 different codes. You'll have to wait and see what the code says when hooked up to an OBDII scanner. Could be something as simple as the gas-cap was not tightened all the way on your last fillup.
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dswiss Posts: 11If you have less than 36k miles on it, bring it to the dealer and they will keep fixing it. If you're out of warranty, you can reset the light by disconnecting the battery and shorting the +/- cable of the car for a few seconds. Then reconnect the battery. However, if the light keeps on coming back, there is a good chance that you have the same problem me and many of my friends had: An emission control system problem. that will kleep reoccuring and costing you lots of $$. Consider selling your car.
hydrodude Posts: 1Hello all,
I need help, I recently purchased a 97 Legacy GT with the 2.5l eng with 195k miles. shortly after I got it the CEL came on. I had the dealership check it out for me and the tech told me it was calling out a #1 cylinder misfire. since then I've changed the spark plugs, wires, and the coil, and the still came back after they reset it the third time. the eng runs great, except for every once in a while when I stop at a light it idles a little rough. I dont know what else to change out. does anyone have any suggestions? -
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stevekny Posts: 6Been down your path with a recurring CEL spitting out engine misfire on 3 and 4 with no noticeable loss of performance (98 Outback with 2.5l manual). Problem has been intermittent since about 80K miles (now 134K, with a rebuilt engine at 120K - typical head gasket failure) After checking/replacing wires, plugs, coil I just tried some heavy duty add to the gas injector cleaner. Light went off after about 100 miles, and is still off after 500 miles.
Advice to anyone with a similar problem....swap the fuel injectors with each other and see if the codes change before replacing all that electrical stuff (unless, of course, it's tune-up time anyway).
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horspoor Posts: 6Okay, I bought a 2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport at the end of Oct, 2007. It now has 21,000 miles on it. The check engine light came on last night. Took it to the dealer for scheduled oil change today the want $130 just to scan it. Is that a reasonable price, even before they fix anything? Car drives fine. Doesn't get the mileage reported though, and I drive semi grannyish. It sounds like the check engine light is an issue. The dealer did say it was probably a smog/emissions deal that would need to be fixed. So, should I try and get out of this car ASAP?
xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,740No, the $130 sounds like a rip off to me, if all they are doing is reading out the code(s). You could buy your own reader for that and have it on hand for the next time the light illuminates.
At this point, it is too early to tell if you should look to dump the car. Super low miles for the year, so it could potentially be a good buy for you. Give it some time, and proceed with repairs cautiously. Throwing sensors at the car to solve a tripped code is not a good course of action.2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon -
xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,740Reading the codes is terribly easy - takes about 30 seconds. You could then take it to a shop with codes in hand. If the shop then wanted to run a full diagnostics on it to pinpoint the problem, it might be warranted if it saves replacing sensors and making several repeat visits to the shop.2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon


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Which wheel size is best between 16" and 18"?
March 25 2012 at 8:35 PM
Ray DeAtorose
I have both 16" and 18" wheels for my bike. I am wanting to get rid of a bunch of shit, so I'm only keeping one set of wheels. Which ones would be best?
This is a thornier conundrum to fathom than you might think, for reasons some of which I will attempt to present here.
Firstly, the things that don't matter are tyre choices and cost. I have no trouble finding cheap-ass tyres and tubes for my bike in any size I want, and the only tyre "choice" I pay any attention to is how cheap they are. I've found both 16's and 18's to cost the same, so that aspect of this question doesn't matter.
I don't NEED a massive choice of tyres anyway for my bike- it's not a sports bike operating on the knife edge of performance. The only thing is that in my experience both front and rear wheels need to be the same inch size for the bike to handle properly.
Also I don't care what it LOOKS like. Fashion is not a deciding factor here, only cold hard facts.
Obviously 18" wheels and tyres would be heavier than 16" ones. The added weight of the extra spoke length and the extra rubber and rim materials would seem to be a detriment to fuel economy, not to mention using more of the Earth's resources in their manufacture.
But consider this: whereas the larger wheels might be heavier, they rotate slower to cover the same distance. This complicates matters somewhat.
Larger tyres , although heavier so more fuel hungry to move, would last longer due to rotating less to cover the same distance and therefore constitute a potential long term cost savings by having longer life.
Then there's the wheel bearing friction to consider. The faster rotating 16" wheels would be affected by proportionally more friction leading to a possible degredation in fuel economy.
But then there's the greater surface area of the larger wheels to be considered as a wind resistance factor, which would rob fuel economy through drag, thus negating any potential savings gained through longer tyre life.
Consider the gyroscopic effects of larger vs smaller wheels (as well as the weight differences between them). Is this in any way a factor in wheel size choice?
Larger wheels would mean that most of the bike was just a tad further away from the gravitational pull of the Earth than smaller wheels. How does this affect things over time? Would the slightly lesser actual weight of the bike be offset by the increased wind resistance of the larger windward surface area of the bigger wheels?
And all this is only considering foreward motion. What happens when we throw cornering into the equasion. Are there any advantages one size has over the other? Possibly so, when you consider the laws of physics (remember the gyroscopic forces mentioned earlier) and taking the above mentioned bearing friction, wheel mass, gravity, and wind resistance, and then consider the fact that at for instance a 45 degree angle (chosen as a random generality and not because I corner at 45 degrees) both wheel sizes would give identical lean angles, but the smaller wheels would mean that you (the rider) and the general mass of the bike were in fact lower to the ground. Does this matter? Or is a 45 degree angle pretty much identical in handling characteristics regardless of distance from the ground? Would the increased weight of bigger wheels help or hinder in such a situation?
What about stopping? Would larger wheels rotating slower (but with greater mass) make for better or worse overall brake performance and brake shoe life? Do the smaller, faster rotating wheels (with lesser wind resistance) stop better due to their lighter weight, or does the increased rotation speed negate any gains afforded by lesser weight and profile? Which wheel size is hardest on brake shoes and thus costlier in overall running expense?
What about rain? A larger tyre (potentially more "stable" in the wet due to more unsprung weight and slower rotation) may suffer somehow due to the fact that MORE rainwater will be clinging to the rotating mass. Perhaps the heavier wheels with greater surface area are actually LESS stable in the wet? Discuss.
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- Hoon on Mar 25, 2012, 8:40 PM
have you considered
- ratbike.org on Mar 25, 2012, 8:43 PM
Ok, just how genuine is that photo?
- Hoon on Mar 25, 2012, 8:46 PM
it's from Brainiac, or some such TV show *
- ratbike.org on Mar 25, 2012, 8:51 PM
it can work
- No bikes Graham on Mar 25, 2012, 8:58 PM
Possibly..... then again, probably not. XXX
- Seana the very much better thank you... on Mar 25, 2012, 8:44 PM
- FatChris on Mar 25, 2012, 8:54 PM
One of your assumptions is nonsense
- scott on Mar 25, 2012, 9:36 PM
AHA- there's is indeed a good point in there
- rex on Mar 25, 2012, 9:56 PM
- U.T on Mar 25, 2012, 10:16 PM
That would be an ideal choice but I'm too tight to buy any more wheels.*
- rex on Mar 26, 2012, 9:30 AM
The bespoke Avon Safety-Mileage is available in 16" nowadays...
- der_nanno on Mar 26, 2012, 7:01 AM
Yes I discovered that
- rex on Mar 26, 2012, 9:29 AM
you bought more tyres during the last year than I bought in my whole life
- ratbike.org on Mar 26, 2012, 9:22 AM
It's been a false economy
- rex on Mar 26, 2012, 9:34 AM
false economy?
- Jim on Mar 27, 2012, 10:46 PM
- no GB no more on Mar 26, 2012, 8:03 AM
Hey there, you've had scooters...
- rex on Mar 26, 2012, 9:41 AM
I'd dispute that
- scott on Mar 27, 2012, 1:06 PM
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November 3rd 2011. That was the last time the Detroit Red Wings lost at The Joe. It's not like they have been on some monster road trip and haven't played much at home. After last night's 3-1 win over the Blues, Detroit extended their franchise record home winning streak to a mind boggling 17 games. Yes I'm a Red Wing fan, and yes I am smiling as I type this. We now must start talking about the possibility of matching and breaking the record of 20 set by the Boston Bruins in the 1929-30 season, and by Philadelphia in 1976 (yes I realize that the shootout was not existent when those records were set, and the Wings have 4 shootout wins during the streak. If we wanted to discuss whether the record should count or not, this blog would be 20 pages long)
But before we do that, let's look at the streak as it stands right now because it really can be split into two parts
First 10 Games
The first ten games of this streak were all about offense. The Wings averaged 5.1 goals per game, and only had one game during that span where they scored less than 4. I don't want to take anything away from their defence or Jimmy Howard (he started all ten games and allowed just 15 goals), but it was a smoke show. They outscored their opponents 51-15, and for you gamblers out there they covered the goal and half puck-line each game and had 7 games go "over" the total.
Last 7 games
These games were a lot tighter. Six of the 7 games saw the Red Wings score 3 goals (and we saw four 3-2 finals). Once again, hats off to Jimmy Howard, allowing just 9 goals and keeping every game under the total.
Alright, so what are the Red Wings chances of matching/breaking the record? Let's take a look at what they have ahead of them (once they get back from their 5 game road trip).
Game 18 vs. Edmonton- The have faced the Oilers twice this season and won both games. Their match-up in Edmonton was close, but at the Joe, Howard shut them out in a 3-0 win.
Game 19 vs. Anaheim- once again, two match-ups this year, two wins. Their only game in Detroit was actually game #1 of this streak (a 5-0 Detroit win). However, we can't ignore the fact that the Ducks are playing MUCH better. They have won 8 of their last 9 games and this would be the first of an 8 game road trip for them.
Game 20 vs. Philly- no match-ups this year, but if they want to equal the record, they will have to do it against a Flyer team that won their last meeting with the Wings. That was a 3-2 win in Detroit in their only meeting last season.
Game 21 vs. Dallas- If the streak is still intact, they will look to break it against a Stars team that they are 3-0 against this season. The Wings scored 13 goals during those three games including 5 in their only meeting in Detroit.
If the Wings are going to put themselves into the NHL record book, the hardest part will be equaling it. Game 20 against Philly will be tough. The Flyers have been up and down lately, and we never know what Bryzgalov will show up. As I mentioned, the Wings will be on the road for the next 5 games. However, they are 6-1 in their first game back from a multi-game road trip this season. My money is on a new record.
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So Ovechkin received a 3 gamer for his hit on Zbynek Michalek, or as Shanaban calls it (numerous times) …launching! (NHL)
Ok that's out of the way, could he skip the All Star Game? (PS, Toews will not play) (Pro hockey Talk)
Michalek had two hearings with Shanaban yesterday, and avoided a suspension (Puck Daddy)
Ken Dryden weights in on the concussion debate (SI)
Speaking on concussions, lost in all the "Where the hell is Tim Thomas" talk yesterday at the White House was an update on Nathan Horton (Days of Y'Orr)
The guys at The Pens Blog take exception to a Larry Brooks article (I guess that's what I'm saying Brooksy)
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Hi, Is it possible to grow podocarpus at least 10 feet high in a container and, if so, what is the smallest size container I can get away with? I can't find any info on how wide or deep. (I am trying to block the view of an old shed but can't plant directly into the ground where I need to create the "wall.") The hedge should be at least 10 feet tall and about 6-7 feet wide. Would 3 in a row do the trick? Also, which podocarpus should I get? (gracilior? macrophyllus? henkelii?) Would like to get one that will grow fairly fast and create a dense screen. I plan to keep it trimmed once I get it to the size I need. And if someone thinks another plant would be better, I am all ears. I need tall, dense, and narrow. Grow to at least 10 feet within a year or two. And attractive would also be a bonus - gee sounds like I am looking for a date! :) Thanks for any advice! |
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I have gracilior in the ground with lots of water and it takes four years to reach ten feet tall. I don't believe the plant will do what you want it to in a container. Golden Bamboo is very fast growing, it will grow in large pots (I grow it in whiskey barrels) and it would do the trick as long as you have cement under the pots so it cannot burrow down through the drain holes and pop up ten feet away. Have you considered a trellis with Cape Honeysuckle (tecomaria capensis) or star jasmine? If it's your shed, you could also grow Boston Ivy on it. |
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My mother kept a podocarpus in a pot indoors for years. She had to whack it back periodically when it started to brush the ceiling. One year its pot cracked and fell apart. It sat with an exposed root ball for several weeks until she got around to wrestling it into another pot. It was fine. |
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If you want a tree that will grow to 10' within a year or two, you'll have to buy trees that are 6-8' tall to begin with. If it's a wind-sheltered area, you might consider a colannade of 4 to 5 tall pots with vertical plants. 'Sky Rocket' Juniper and 'Sky Pencil' Chinese holly are commonly used for this. Both are reasonably drought-tolerant which is an important consideration for containers. Bamboo is also a possibility, but golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea) wouldn't be in my top 100 choices when it comes to species selection (it isn't all that attractive and will eventually break its container). Chusquea coronalis and Chusquea circinnata are both attractive bamboos with a graceful habit and fine-textured foliage that will give good drapery all the way down to the tops of the pots. Otatea glauca 'Mayan Silver' is a bit more upright, but it might be good as well, and is probably even more drought tolerant. With any bamboo, I would pour a single concrete trough in a plywood form to the desired width in order to make the container. Bamboos are good at catching the wind, and the Santa Ana's might topple and break your beautiful earthenware pots if the setup is naturally top-heavy and the container's footprint is too small. For quick effect, nothing can match constructed hardscape. How about a living wall planted with succulents and drought-tolerant bromeliads? |
For a while I saw podocarpus gracilors that were already 8 ft. and dense in 5 gallon pots for quite cheap at the box stores. I succumbed and bought one, kept it in a pot for a while, and it flourished, but I eventuslly got rid of it when someone gave me some large golden bamboos, which I then kept in 24" pots. I since got rid of the boo as well, and found myself wishing I had kept the previous podocarpus, it looked healthy and green all the time compared to the boo which went through its ratty phase. I would grow it in the largest pots you can afford, or a minimum of 24" diameter. |
The Smithsonian had an old Podocarpus henkelii in a huge box (at least 1m^3 I'd guess) that was about 15' and had a trunk maybe 4" in diameter. Of course, in Washington, DC it was brought into a conservatory for winter. I first saw it more than a decade ago, it was the first time I'd seen one (at least that big) and I decided it was one of the most beautiful conifers I'd ever seen. So, yes, it can be done. Just make sure you have a fork lift handy if you want to move it! |
Podocarpus gracilior purchased as 15 gallon size and planted in 5' or 6' long by 3 foot tall galvanized steel stock tanks would serve easily.. other shrubs such as Pittosporum tenuifolium cultivate would also work well. |
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I bought some mums from Home Depot for about $1.97/pot. I was under the impression that these mums were annuals... are they not? Would HD sell a perennial kind for so cheap?
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Mums are perennials. At least the kind that you are thinking of. There are some annual chrysanthemums, but I'm not familiar with them. Depending upon your location, you can buy any mum and expect it to live outside quite happily. It is probably more difficult for folks in colder climates to plant those fancy florist mums, but even those can be acclimated nicely outside in warmer areas. Mums are inexpensive because they are SO easy to mass produce. Mums have been as inexpensive as annuals for quite some time, so much so that people often use them as annuals in their plant beds. |
Now I know that if I take good care of it, it may survive my winter! Thanks! |
If you have picked a place you want to plant your mums outside, you can plant them any time in your zone except in the dead of winter. Keep them watered well for a couple of weeks when you bed them. I live a couple of zones north of you in Texas, and it is just now too late to put mums out here. We bedded two dozen (in full bloom) five weeks ago to fill in between hollies until the hollies are big enough to fill the spaces. As soon as the blooms died, I trimmed them back. They are growing very well and are blooming again. |
You can usually overwinter mums, but they will tend to grow taller and with fewer blooms next fall unless you are diligent in pinching the stems. Due to the work involved, many people choose to treat them like annuals. |
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We just bought our mums at Lowe's a couple of weeks ago - some of them are still in VERY large green plastic pots and we've kept them all potted, rotating them on and off our porch and deck. Can I keep them potted for the winter? Thanks for your help! |
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I'm several zones south of you, but I'd guess you can keep them in pots as long as you protect them from hard freezes. When I'm overwintering plants in pots, I try to make sure they're in larger pots so that their roots don't get crowded & so that the soil provides a little extra insulation. I also like to group a lot of pots close together & pile up mulch around them for additional insulation. Water is a good insulator, too; & I try to remember that sometimes you do everything right & the plant dies, & sometimes you do everything wrong & the plant lives. Best luck, & have fun! |
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I live in southern Illonois. I have planted myums this year and they are doing well so far. I have never had much luck with them before, I would contribute that to lack of watering and lack of knowledge. My question is.... at the end of fall when the mums are finnished blooming and the frost has taken its toll, do you mow off the mum? Do u mow them off in the spring? Any and all maintenance tips are very welcome. Thank you very much. Crystal |
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