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Controlling/getting rid of cucumber beetles
I would appreciate any and all advice for dealing with these things. They are all over my squash and I have yet to put out the cukes and melons.
They are so tiny and I have squished them and hunted them and squished them some more.
What can I use to get rid of them?
In my area there is a first wave of them in mid to late May. These are the surviving ones who over-wintered. They go directly after seedlings of the cucumber-squash-melon family. After they eat your young seedlings, they bury in the ground around the roots and lay eggs for a hatch about a month later.
I dust the seedlings with some Sevin. There are perhaps something else that would work, but it must work instantly as these buggers ruin the seedlings very quickly.
There are any number of controls available for cucumber beetles. They range from strong chemical pesticides thru various organic controls down to simple cultural practices. It all depends on how aggressive you wish to be.
Personally I find delayed planting and simple insect barrier row covers to be sufficient in early spring and one of the organic sprays like Pyola or Neem plus some yellow sticky traps to be sufficient later in the season.
The article linked below covers all aspects of CB control, their life cycle, and includes pics of the various varieties.
Hope this helps.
Here is a link that might be useful: Cucumber Beetles
I try several approaches.
One group of cucumbers are covered with agribon 15 row cover and hoops made from PVC pipe. I cover 3 sides with dirt and the fourth with a heavy pipe so I can remove it and inspect he plants, water, etc. I used the Diva variety as it is parthenocopic and does not need bees to pollinate the flowers.
I have also kept several this year uncovered but sprayed with Kaolin clay. I have 25 pounds of the Kaolin and need less than 1 cup per year so if anyone lives in the area they are welcome to have some.
My sticky yellow traps have not caught any yet but I have seen a few of the bugs around the garden but not near the cukes.
ltilton, The first wave is rather small. For mine, I would guess 100 from the dead buggers on the cantaloupe leaves. They arrived the very day I was setting out the last of the cantaloupes. one landed on my arm and that clued me in to them.
I have cucurbits scattered around in many locations so it is not so simple as spreading a couple row covers.
After several years fighting them, I placed my cucumbers in vertical trellis inside a screen house we made. Squashes and melons under row cover until they start to flower. Beetles still come, but they do not kill squashes and melons, and their wave is usually passing very fast, when they can't get to the cucumbers. I am planting Little Leaf and Adam cucumbers - they do not require pollinators. There are many more varieties that do not require pollination.


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Providing remarkable versatility for a broad scope of applications, JBL Professional is showcasing the Control® CRV loudspeaker at PLASA 2009. The Control CRV offers numerous mounting options and a wide range of configurations, providing an endless variety of solutions in terms of coverage, appearance and mounting.
Immediately noticeable is the Control CRVâs unique, contemporary, quarter-round design that makes a modern design statement, adding to any venueâs visual aesthetics in either a wall-mounted or corner-mounted configuration. In addition, this sleek appearance serves a notable functional purpose, as the Control CRV is combinable into half-round, three-quarter-round or a full, 360-degree round arc cluster that is suspendable from the ceiling via a fan pole assembly. A single Control CRV mounted at a wall-wall or wall-ceiling junction physically curves across the junction, acoustically coupling with the adjacent surfaces, widening the sound field, and producing an increased sense of sonic spaciousness.
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Blue Bomber Report Record: 7–11–0
Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
Five storylines as Bombers take on Argos tonight
Toronto -- Five storylines to consider as the Blue Bombers prepare to battle the Argonauts tonight at Rogers Centre:
1. Buck or buckle?
If Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Buck Pierce finishes the game he starts at Rogers Centre this evening, he will have to overcome the odds to do so.
Pierce has started just five games for the Bombers in 2012 -- and he's had to leave early in three of those. Overall, injuries have now knocked Pierce out of 26 of the 80 games he's played in during his CFL career, including 23 games in which he was the starter.
That's an awful lot of history working against Pierce and his performance this year suggests it's getting worse, not better.
2. SAM I am
It is without a doubt the single most complex defensive position in the Winnipeg scheme and the Bombers will have a raw rookie -- in the league and at the position -- performing it for them tonight.
Demond Washington will become Winnipeg's fourth strong-side linebacker this season and that sound you heard this week was Argos head coach Scott Milanovich and quarterback Ricky Ray licking their chops at the prospect of isolating Washington the way Calgary did to his SAM predecessor, Jovon Johnson, last week.
Expect to see Washington tested early and often.
3. Road warriors?
The Bombers have won just once on the road this season, but what a win it was.
Winnipeg's victory over Montreal at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium two weeks ago was an epic upset and exactly the kind of clutch victory diehards thought might finally enable the Bombers to turn the corner on this miserable season.
The elation was short-lived as the Bombers promptly lost at home to Calgary last week, but the Montreal win still proved victory on the road is at least a possibility.
What's more, the Bombers are 2-2 in their last four games when you add a win over Hamilton in mid-September to the mix -- a vast improvement on the 2-9 start they posted to begin this season.
4. Kito comes alive?
Kito Poblah has provided rare glimpses this season of the promising future the Bombers brain trust believes he will have in the CFL -- and he still completely disappears from the field of play much too often.
Poblah has just one TD and only 352 yards receiving this season, a production total everyone, including him, agrees is not even close to what he's capable of producing.
But with non-import slotback Cory Watson now out for the season, Poblah moved to slotback from his customary wide receiver position in practice this week.
If practice on Wednesday is any indication, the move agrees with Poblah, who seemed to thrive on being the middle of the action opposed to being at wideout.
5. Do or die
After bumbling their way to just four wins in their first 15 games, the Bombers' margin of error to make the playoffs has now been reduced to zero.
Winnipeg needs to win their final three regular-season games just to keep their tiny playoff hopes alive -- and even then it would be a stretch.
Still, where there's hope, there's life and the Winnipeg players have said for weeks they will not give up on making the playoffs until the prospect is a mathematical impossibility.
The impossible becomes possible this week. We'll see how Winnipeg responds.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition October 19, 2012 C3
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2/17/2014 (1 year ago)
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Catholic Online is giving everyone a cool opportunity to receive a free 'Catholic Team Global' T-shirt (valued at $19.99) with select donations of food they send to alleviate world hunger. Right now, every four-pack of Vita-Meal will earn you a free T-shirt.
By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
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2/17/2014 (1 year ago)
Published in Living Faith
Keywords: Pope Francis, Catholic Team Global, Vita Meal, free, shirt, offer, prayer and action
LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Catholic Online has been working to answer Pope Francis' call to 'Prayer and Action' to end world hunger since December. So far, several thousand packages of food aid have been sent to the Philippines to feed the still-recovering survivors of Typhoon Hiyan/Yolanda.
Now, Catholic Team Global, sponsored by Your Catholic Voice Foundation, and working through Catholic Online, has a special offer for anyone who answers Pope Francis' call to 'Prayer and Action.' Right now, anyone who donates a four pack of Vita-Meal to feed the hungry, will also receive a free Catholic Team Global T-shirt.
There are a lot of benefits to acting now. First, Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to 'Prayer and Action' to end world hunger by 2025. The Catholic Church, is the only institution capable of meeting this goal. In order to accomplish it however, all Catholics must answer the Pope's call. To be clear, the papal directive is just that. It isn't really optional. So when faithful Catholics order Vita-Meal to be shipped to the Philippines and elsewhere where is there is extreme proverty, they can rest assured they are answering Pope Francis' call.
The next benefit is obviously that you are feeding people in need. We have noticed that Vita-Meal is typically fed to the children, who are most in need of the essential nutrition that Vita-Meal provides. So your donation goes directly for the benefit of children.
It also helps that Vita-Meal has a long shelf-life, is easy to transport, and easy to portion and prepare. This makes vita-Meal a perfect solution for areas with degraded infrastructure as a result of disaster, or other situations.
Another benefit comes as a result of your prayer. When you pray, and follow that prayer with action, you do a lot to change yourself. Giving charitably within the context of prayer does a lot of physical good in the world, but it also does a lot of spiritual good for you, and it just plain makes you feel good.
Finally, you get a free T-shirt! Your Catholic Team Global T-shirt (valued at $19.99) comes in any color you like, as long as it is cardinal red. Both men and women's styles are available, and it's a great way to show everyone that you are part of the winning team.
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Supplies of these shirts are limited, and the offer is only good for a limited time. More importantly, let us remember that in earning this shirt, you are doing your part to answer Pope Francis' call to feed the world's hungry through 'Prayer and Action.' There isn't a lot of time for hungry people to wait. Hungry kids cannot afford to wait for next month's budget. They have to eat now.
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Hellenikon coffee salad and mezzes bar: Does more than it says on the tin!!
After nearly 2 weeks of eating pleasant enough, but nothing special food at the local tavernas, I was ready for something different.
I'd been to this establishment on my first visit, and had thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and excellent food, again I wasn't disappointed, in fact it was even better!!
Nikos the chef/ winemaster/ owner, really knows his stuff, and is happy to recommend food and wine, without being pushy. He'll tell you all about the ingredients and cooking processes.
A great position for people watching, oh and the paper table mats are quite attractive too!!
Favorite Dish: Mmmm drooling at the memory..
My starter -
Baked goats cheese with cream and blackberries...divine!
Main Course-
lamb in orange and spice sauce..double yummy!
Cooked to perfection, the meat was so tender, and the orange and spice sauce was subtle enough not to bury the taste of the meat, but complemented it perfectly.
Creme caramel.....bliss! one of my favourite puds, but this was the best ever!!!!
Had a glass of wine, selected by Nikos, can't remember what, but again it was of a far better quality than I'd been drinking elsewhere. (nothing wrong with the other wines, this was just noticibly superior)
Was also given a freebie desert wine from Lymos....I don't usually like sweet wines, but this was yummy!!
Just wish I could have afforded to eat here every night, but I was on a bit of a budget.
Well worth a visit!!
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Taverna "Zoi" aka Zoes: Family run taverna
Outside this taverna, you'll smell the charcoal grill before you see it. Climb the stairs to the rooftop eating area. Get here early or book tho' because it can get busy.
Nice friendly atmosphere, Greek background music adds to the atmosphere, doesn't drown conversation.
Zoe makes you feel welcome, but not in an obtrusive way.
I ate here by myself, but still felt comfortable and relaxed, despite most diners being in large parties, or in couples.
Favorite Dish: Had village salad, and a lamb casserole dish. 1/2 carafe of house wine. All very pleasant.
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Thalos: What a wonderful world
Having a lunch in Thalos is a must while on Symi. The greek specialties they serve are delicious and not too expensive. The ones you shouldn't miss are: greek salad, tzatziki and bread with fresh olive oil, mmmm. The tables outside are standing just by the water so the breeze is cooling you in a hot summer day. Its atmosphere is soo relaxing, you just feel like you could sit here forever.
Neraida: Great Greek Cusine
I past this place on the way to our apartments at the Opera House - well in fact i actually tripped in a big divot on the concete just outside and went flying on my hands and knees. :-(
The waiter here was so helpful in picking me up and sitting me on a chair with ice packs for my knees until I had recovered sufficiently from the shock and dizzinesss. The menu looked really tasty here and very reasonable so it became an obvious choice for our first evening meal here.
Favorite Dish: We stated off with a few starters - mixed beans, fried courgettes and aubergines and of course a favourite Tatziki. That was delicious enough to start with but so was the main course of tender lamb and pasta. All good home greek cooking, tasty and quite filling with the geneous portions.
With drinks and two courses for two it came to a very reasonable 25 euros. A free desert was offered at the end too. Became quie popular in the evening so we weren't the only ones who enjoyed the food and service here.
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Manos Fish restaurant: Seafood and people watching!
On the harbourfront. Tables in or outside. Display of various freshly caught fish/ seafood.
One of the most popular / well known eateries on Symi, especially for lovers of seafood.
Visiting celebs/VIP's are often spotted here. My first visit to Symi, the Prime Minister of Greece was on a visit, and called in here.
I missed him, as I was on a day trip to Datca. However, when I went to collect my photos I'd had printed, I was wondering if I'd had too much ouzo, because in my envelope were pics of the PM! Hopefully, these prints reached their rightful owner!
Fish is quite expensive on Symi.
Chose from the menu or display, and check the price before deciding.
Visa, Amex, Eurocard, Access accepted.
Favorite Dish: I ate Calimari and Village salad, which was very good. Washed down with a cold Mythos (A crisp greek pilsner lager). Mmmmmm!
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Giorgios Taverna: Lift the lids and chose!
A popular taverna, can get quite busy. Tables inside and out.
One of the original tavernas in Chorio, which probably adds to the pleasant atmosphere.
This is one taverna where you're invited into the kitchen to inspect the array of hot and cold dishes. As each pot lid is lifted it becomes more difficult to chose!
I've eaten here a couple of times, the last time there was a large party in, at the next table to me, and I'm afraid they got served long before me, then my order was "forgotten"
Luckily I had a good book with me!
Favorite Dish: Any of the meat casseroles that I've tried have been very tasty, with herb flavourings, and fresh crusty bread.
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Georgios: Come into my Kitchen...
With only 2 nights on Symi we decided on eating once in Yialos and once in Chorio and apparently Georgios is the place to try. A popular taverna with outside seating - first of alll you are requested to come in to the kitchen where the chef lits the lids on the pots and pans so you can see what you would like!
Favorite Dish: So much choice but we decided on stuffed corgettes and aubergines - delicious - followed by chicken stuffed with pine nuts and gorgously flavoured rice and beef metaxa (tenderr beef in brandy sauce) for me - three big chunky slices of it too! We were given the wrong billl at the end but it was soon sorted out - it was really busy but the waiters worked so hard to keep up with everyones requests. Meals were just over 30 euros with drinks.
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Any: In the shadow
There are few cafes and restaurants along Kali Strata, some are set together right next to village square. They give you some shadow, something to eat or drink and great views. Even if just for a glass of water, these are very nice places to sit in and take some rest.
Also, they are not overcrowded as genarally not that many tourist go all the way up the Kali Strata.
Mythos aka Stavros': Star of TV and Sunday Supplements!
Afraid I've not eaten here..yet! Have felt a bit intimidated by the clientele that occupy the crowded tables outside (English Middle class, Middle aged, Home Counties couples, often Laskarina clients) They're probably very nice, but not the best environment for me as a lone diner, I prefer somewhere a bit more relaxed, and anonymous.
Stavros has an excellent reputation, for his culinary skills, and also runs cookery courses. These could be booked through Laskarina Holidays (an English company, advertised in the Sunday newspapers (not the tabloids!), which I believe has now been sold to another company) Not sure if you can book the courses independently.
This establishment is very popular, so booking or arriving early is essential.
Live musicians, traditional greek/folk occasionally.
One drawback that I could see, was that the outside diners are very close to the roadside, and although this isn't downtown Athens, its the only road in/out of the harbour!
Favorite Dish: I haven't eaten here, but the menu looked wonderful, not your usual taverna fare!
For a special meal/ occasion, this is the place to go.
May even spot an international celeb dining here!
TV and Sunday supplement journos are usually brought to this establishment, guess they're on a freebie, so they always write a glowing report, but I'm sure it's well deserved!
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Syllogos: Original Symi Taverna
Syllogos is one of the original Symi tavernas, located in Chorio at the top of the Kali Strata.
Run by Lefteris and Lemonia, a friendly couple, who are happy to welcome you to their taverna, help you decide what to eat/drink, and show you the kitchen if you want to see what dishes are on offer.
Eat inside, or out, with views over the Pedi Valley
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Don't Know, But It Was Next Door To "The Club": How Many Times Can You Have Yoghurt In One Day...?
When I was in Rhodes (& Symi) I fell in love with "Greek Yoghurt & Honey". It's not like I haven't had Greek Yoghurt before, nor had it with honey... but over there it was somehow "nicer". The yoghurt is thicker & creamier; the honey is more flavoursome & fragrant; the weather is warmer; the views are better.
So anyway, this one day on Symi I happened to have Yoghurt & Honey at every meal, and in this one place I had only that, for my lunch, even though it was from the "breakfast" section of the menu. And it was sublime!
Favorite Dish: Yoghurt, Honey & Walnuts
To Klima: Great Food, Great Views
To Klima gave us one of the best meals we've ever had. The menu was quite extensive and imaginative, though many of the things we asked for were not on at that time because they are "seasonal" and we were out of season. However, the dishes that we did eventually have were superb, and the service was very friendly and efficient. You can sit outside with views down to the waterfront, or inside if you prefer.
(To Klima is only open in the evenings, from 5:30 for drinks and from 7:30 for food)
Favorite Dish: Haha, we had a bit of bother here. Almost every dish we asked for was off the menu, not just for that day, but for the forseeable future, because the ingedients were not available anymore.
Good Greek restaurants rely heavily on fresh ingredients, and getting fresh ingredients all year long is a problem, not like at home. Figs & Strawberries were both unavailable "you can't get them in October"... Well, Tesco at home still has them both in stock...
We eventually found some dishes that were "on" and had one of the best meals I've had. Susan was not too fond of the Skodalia (cold potato puree with garlic). This was part of our Mezze starter, along with "Giant Beans", a real favourite of mine.
For mains we had... something! Have to ask Sue!
Our meal (a Mezze for two and then a main course each, soft drinks and no desert) was 34 euro in total.
Hellenikon: Harbourside Location
A nice place in the row of restaurants, cafes and bars that run just past the end of the harbour, towards the busy centre of this little town. The tables are all out front, under a leafy canopy - this is common in these parts, and I have no idea what kind of tree or vine that it is that they train to provide these canopies.
Favorite Dish: The food was excellent, as was the service, but once again, I cannot remember what it was, other than that it was pasta. I think on Symi I was just too busy enjoying myself (and my food) to make notes about what I ate at each meal ;-)
Manos: Expensive restaurant with old fish
The fish comes from other islands or Turkey.At least 2-4 days old of course.The prices are REALLY expensive and the food is not so great. Pick any other restaurant for the same quality but really LOWER prices.
Maria Tavern in Symi village: Recommended as the best taverna in Symi
We have not eaten here because it was still early for lunch but an English couple that are in holiday in Symi recommended it as the best Tavern with the best food in Symi - and it also looks beautiful
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Crown of Thorns...can I cut it back?
Hi Kids,
Well, I have just brought all of my tender plants in from the deck before the cold weather sets in, but I have a problem. My Crown of Thorns plant is so big that I really do not have room for it in the house. Can I cut it back? and if so...by how much. It's now in the garage...it will get cold but not down to freezing, light, but not much and no direct. I know that it will drop 30% of it's leaves because of the change in light, but that will happen no matter where I put it. If I cut it back I will be able to find a spot for it where it's not so cold. I guess it's at the point that if I don't cut it back, it could be lost for ever. So, what do you think? Can I cut it back by 1/2? 1/3? Not at all? We are in the North East, Cape Cod to be exact.
Thanks, Kids.
If you are at the point when if you dont cut it back you'll lose it, hten cut it back. cut back as little as possible and try to shape it, try to cut back to another branch.
IF I'M WRONG, SOMEONE PLEASE CORRECT ME!!! Thank you
Hi flash14756,
That is my thinking also. If it's too big for the house it needs to go to a new house, die of frost out on the deck or be cut back and hopfully live to see another season in the fresh air and sunshine. I will cut it back tomorrow. It has gotten so large and round that it really is too big for me to pick up. This is an old plant and I would hate to lose it. I have cut it back in the past but never at this time of year.
Thanks for confirming what I already knew.
Hi Sooey,
It's not the ideal time to cut it back, but if it's that or lose I guess it's OK. I'd suggest not cutting off more than 1/3, esp. since you expect it's gonna drop lots of leaves due to its change of environment. I'd water it a bit less & more carefully than normal.
I cut one of mine back a lot abt 2 months ago. Have discovered these will water root oddly enough (if interested, look for a prior post of mine discussing this).
Also, note of caution if you don't already know this: as a Euphorbia, this will bleed white sap when cut, which can be irritating to the skin (tho' personally I haven't been bothered by this), pls. be sure to keep your hands away from your face 'til you've had a chance to wash well; better safe than sorry.
Best advice, when cutting, have a mister handy to mist the cut ends of the remaining plant (will stop the sap); let the cut pieces dry off a couple of days & THEN put them in a cup of water. Have discovered the hard way, if one doesn't leave the cuttings out for a couple of days, they'll rot in the water. Have fun & good luck!
Hi pg,
Thanks for this good advice. I gave it a good look today and I think cutting it back by 1/3 will do it. That should make it a bit more managable in size. As you know, since this plant has those large thorns all along the length of the branches, it needs to be kept out of the way of foot traffic. The space I have that gets the most winter light, which this plant seems to need, is in front of the slider. I need to have access to that area several times a day so the Crown of Thorns needs to fit in. It is the one house plant I have that goes through the most adjustment each fall. It's out on the deck every summer and it thrives. When I bring it back in during November, I know it will drop 1/3 - 1/2 of it's leaves. It makes a mess and I'm after it with the hose of the vacuum cleaner every day.
Rooting it sounds interesting. I think I'll give it a try. I don't know what I will do with another COT, but I'll bet I can find a friend in need.
Thanks again, pg. Enjoy your plants. This is the time of year that I am so thankful that we get such good light in our house...all day long.
Hi again, pg,
I just came down to start the long awaited surgery on my COT but I thought I better re-check your instructions before I make the first cut. I have my spray bottle at the ready and I'll be wearing gloves...don't like sap of any type on my hands...ya never know! I'm going to try to root a few cuttings as you suggest. It sounds like COT cuttings need to be treated the same as the cuttings of the Jade Plant...they need a few days to harden off before you put them in water or dirt. I'll give it a go.
You are lucky to have such good light in the city. I know many who don't. I just love the light in our house. We have sunlight streaming into the main living areas of the house from sun up till sun down. Our living room, family room, den and kitchen are bright all day long. So much so that I need to keep sheers at the windows to slow down the damage the sun does to the carpets and fabric in the house. It's perfect for house plants.
Thanks again for the advice. I know I should have thought ahead and cut it back while there was still time before I brought it back indoors. I hope it works...I hope it lives...
OK...surgery is over and the patient is now resting in Post-Op. I am monotoring vitals and all seems well. In the end...it was more of an amputation rather than a 'cutting back'. I think I ended up cutting out at least 2/3 of the total plant. When I got in there I found that it was really a matter of gurth that needed to be addressed. This plant was huge, about 3 feet across and thick with branches of all size from the center out. I ended up cutting all of the outside branches and left the center in tact. I will need to work on it more this spring. It's about three feet tall so I'll need to cut it down a little. I would like to end up with a lush, healthy plant that I prune a little every year. All plants do best when they are cared for, but a plant with such sharp thorns needs to be kept in shape. yikes!
As I was in there, cutting away, I could see that the leaf drop has already started. The lower leaves turn yellow with little black spots, they curl and drop. It does this every year within two days of bringing it indoors. I'm sure it will live and thrive. I will continue to work on it.
Thanks for your help.
I can't resist passing on a story sort of about a CoT. We have a small gardening/plant exchange/old gals support group, and one time a member brought a very nice CoT to a meeting for the exchange. She said since she is taking care of her grandsons during the day she didn't want them getting 'stuck'. I said my mother told me she grew cacti when we were little to teach us to respect plants. She was horrified, but I didn't get a chance to explain (we all talk too much and all at once!) I remember very clearly how she showed me one with silky soft long hair and really quite vicious hooked thorns hiding in them. It is important to be careful around plants, she said--don't handle them roughly, and don't eat them unless you've been told it really is okay. Made the point very clear and very memorable without having to holler to stop me!
Crown of Thorns will not only tolerate as much of a haircut as you want to give it, it will actually become a much shaplier plant as a result of it. I have cut mine back to a stump, by mid-summer it will be very full and beautiful. Just make sure to give it a lot of light after cutting back so the new growth stays stocky and compact.
Wonder if it's too late to revive this thread, since I just found this forum . . .
My sis-in-law gave me my first CoT last July, and it has just been such a fascination for me. It's not stopped blooming since I got it. I put it immediately in the northeast bay window where it gets soem morning sun. Since the only other plants in that window are a large jade and an even larger fern, the CoT goes longer without water than it really should, but it's thriving & growing in spite of that.
Anyway, this is my story . . we either broke a stem of this plant off when we moved it, or the cat broke it off right after I set it in the window. I called sis-in-law to ask how or if I could start this, and she'd never done one, so we decided to dip it in RootTone and then in some good potting soil. It took right off, and by the end of July was looking beautiful! So I gave it to my sister for her birthday :)
Later, I read how you are supposed to start these plants and was amazed! I'd not really done anything right, but it worked anyway :)
I have a CoT plant that i had bought over four years ago. It still amazes me how much it grows, and the pretty red coloured flowers bloom often throughout the year. It seems to be happy at any season. It has gotten quite large. Maybe its a good time to transplant it. It is in a pot with 15 small Haworthia plants.(and it's large mother).
Hi Cinder-pie..COT is my favorite succulent..Do you have a Thai or millee? Large or small flowered?
Repot, only if your plant needs repotting..Since it's doing well, and flowering, maybe you should wait..
Are roots growing out of drainage holes or atop soil? What size pot is it in? What material is pot, clay, plastic?
Haworthias have shallow roots, so they don't need much space, although 15 surely fills the pot..Do you have a picture? I'd love seeing your Cot's with Haworthis's growing around the trunk. Now you're giving me ideas..LOL..Toni
Well, the type of CoT that I have is the small-flowered millii, exotic thai, Mannee Jintana. Its in a med-lrg size clay pot. Now that i have a good look at it, i dont think that it really needs to be transplanted-at this time, as its doing just fine. I need to get a digital camera soon here, so i can get a good picture for you. I also have hmm....small collection of other house plants...under 200 of them.
Ultimately (IMO), you should separate the Haworthias from the E. milii as they have different watering needs.
The Euphorbia can be quite thirsty, while the Haw will only want such watering in Summer, they may well rot given such large amounts of water at other times of the year as the Euph will want. Just so you know.
Tommy, what a pretty COT's. Are flowers yellow or white? Its leaves are quite green and healthy looking. Good luck..it'll reward you with flowers year round.
Cinder, what is Mannee Jintana? Do you have all 3 plants in one clay pot? If so, I bet it's gorgeous when blooming, especially since COT's bloom most of the year..Do you have pics?
Karen, you don't water Haworthias in winter? Oh boy, all this time, even though mine dry out, completely, I've been giving drinks..I'd better check the bowls to see if they're okay..of course no cactus/succ gets fertilized in winter, in fact I still haven't fert cac/sux..What month do you start feeding Haws and other sux while I'm asking? They say not to water Lithops in winter, so when I had them, they didn't get a drop, but all are gone..Our puppy got hold of them last winter, chewed up 3 bowls of sux..lol..I'm lol'ing now, but wasn't the day I woke up to find chewed up plants, soil all over the rug, dragged throughout the house. Please let me know the best time to start watering more and fert Haw's..thank, Toni
Hey Toni,
Pls. re-read what I wrote a bit more slowly, what you said is NOT what I wrote. I wrote Euph miliis will want much more water than the Haws (which is not to say the Haws won't want water) at other times of the year beside Summer. I did NOT say I don't water the Haws in Winter. In fact, I've recently heard that they're actually Winter growers (I'm not sure, abt that but I know my Haws bloom in Summer).
I'm cautious abt watering my Haws in Winter because I've have a few of them lose their roots (which makes them very susceptible to root rot &/or death). I did succeed in re-rooting them (in pumice), but it was tricky.
I'm not as big on fertilizers as you are. Also, I belonged to my local C&S Society for abt 10 yrs., somewhere along the line, I was taught that Succulents don't really want a lot of fertilizer, so I don't give 'em much, maybe twice a year in Summer months only.
Since I started using Eleanors VF-11 last Spring, I don't think I fertilized last yr., as its instructions suggest using it alone (w/out fertilizers).
No specific time to water more, I go by observation, not the calendar, when I see more active growth I step up their water somewhat.
Last wk I gave my entire collection a watering of VF-11 for the first time this yr.
I've never grown nor do I know the first thing abt Lithops.
Karen, duh. LOL. After rereading your post, I see where I errored. My own made-up word.
Several plant books mention Lithops are not to be watered during winter months. Since Haws are shallow-rooted, I 'assumed' Haw's too shouldn't be watered during dark days. I apologize.
Aeonium's are baffling. Many plant books state they grow do all their growing in winter and go dormant in summer. They say water AND feed from Nov-Feb. Do you grow Aeoniums? If so, and since you're living in a cold climate and belonged to a C&S Society, how do you care for yours? I'm thinking of ordering a black/purple and variegated Aeon from a guy who, I believe, grows plants as a hobby. He's at herb-man.com and his prices are very inexpensive. It's a thought.
Karen, I don't fertilize C&S often. 1-2 times in summer, with either Fish Emulsion or Cactus fert. ST'ed once a month. Since they grow slow, they need little fert. Any slow-growing plant, including tropicals, get fert seldom.
Tommy, your COT is lovely. Is the red truly red? I bought a few that say, RED, but they're really orange or maroon. I'd love to see or own a true, bright red. I just potted up one bare-root RED, so we'll see what color flowers are.
Cinder-Pie, what did you end up doing with your COTS? Toni
My crown of thorns plant is a millii variation. I've been researching the types lately. The names tend to be mis-spelled in many diff texts. But i believe that i have a millii variation. The flowers on it are not a bright red, but maroonish. There is some yellow in the middle as well.
I got my aeonium over about two years now. It's in a pot with some cactus's.
HI PIRATE GIRL + OTHERS.... I had a red crown of thorns for many years and it was always easy to root.. I would let it dry out.. never had a problem... although it never flowered much..... my sister gave me a white one.... and it has never stopped flowering..... it's so beautiful.... the problem I'm having is. For some reason, it will not root for me.... I let it harden off like I did with the other and I use the routing patter... but they still root.... I find this so strange..... so my only alternative is reading your article about routing them in water.... never thought I could do that.... hopefully it will work for me.... because my sister would love one after she had seen how beautiful My plant has grown ..so big and never stops blooming.....
I appreciate any advice -- Richard
We have 5, 4 foot COT plants that were doing very well outside in huge clay pots.
(we are new to florida from massachusetts)
we had a freeze in early december and did NOT know we were supposed to cover to protect them.
my husband wants to dump them....
can they be cut back?
please help.
the freeze was for 2 days dec 14 and 15 and then again 2 more days dec 27 and 28.
we were away at the time and had no clue.
so today, my husband hacked them all back so that they are little stumps.
should we bring them in, let them rest inside for a few months?
or just toss them and start again.
Are the trunks soft or firm? If firm, keep them going. BTW, are the hacked stems dead? If not, cut in 4" sections, root, then after roots are established, they can either be potted in containers or your garden.
If temps aren't expected to dip below 35-40F, leaving them outside should be okay, but if it frosts, bring them indoors to warmth. Moreso if rain is expected. Rain and cold will definately kill them.
Was the soil wet or dry the days/nights temps dropped?
Maternut..Wish we were neighbors. I have more COT's than I know what to do with. Can't toss them, but they sure take a LOT of room.
When they were purchased, all were babies..Guess I didn't think they'd someday grow larger. lol.
Larry. Cold shouldn't harm COT's, but those I recently brought indoors, 'after several nights @ 35F/1.7C, a couple nights dipped 32F/0C, a good number of leaves dropped..Some leaves had frost-bite.
But like you said, Euphorbias are tough. Unfortunately, not tough enough to be outdoors for long periods at 32/0.
Wonder how OP's COT is doing.
Euphorbias are from a lot of places - if you're growing a Madagascar Euphorbia (especially the medusoids) you're going to wind up with succulent jelly if you expose them to too much cold.


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Breeding neos for hardiness
I can grow most of my neos with only slight protection in winter on my terrace and I know some also will take temperatures as low as -2°C and the prolonged cold and moisture without being damaged, but in the landscape we can expect temperatures down to -3, -4°C every winter.
Are there some neo species or hybrids that are in anyones experience more hardy than the others? I would like to use them for creating some hybrids that could be used as landscaping plants here in Rome.
G'day Tomas - nice to hear from you.
The numero uno Neo to survive my own frosty experience of -8 C, with barely a blemish, was the species Neo. compacta. Rated second-best for cold-hardiness, again just from personal experience, was Neo. cruenta - and hybrids of it. Neo. spectabilis and Neo. kautskyi, although damaged, also fared better than most.
Of the small-growing and miniature Neos, the Aussie hybrid Neo. 'Ritzy' was the winner in the landscape under those extremes. Neo. 'Marble Throat', and other hybrids/cultivars of Neo. chlorosticta, also survived with minimal damage.
I hope this helps you Tomas. I think it a great idea to attempt creating more cold-tolerant hybrids for your conditions. Good luck! - and keep us posted?
Nick - My many clumps of Ae. distichantha around the garden sailed through that black frost - with only very slight damage to those in the most exposed areas. As it is native to southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and northern Argentina, it is considerably cold-hardy.
Hi Kerry,
thank you, I am with you even if you cannot see me, following this forum and learning a lot.
Your experience confirms other data I have, I think N. cruenta, compacta, chlorosticta and spectabilis will be the most appropriate.
From another source I also have these as quite cold hardy: N. Fosperior,macwilliamsii, olens, concentrica, if you grow them, what was their behaviour?
Hi Nev,
thank you for your mail, this document is still on the FCBS site, not a PDF but the same, there is even another one. See the link below, that page contains the two links considering the cold hardiness in thei title. I use these always as the first reference, unfortunately as far as the neos are considered, only one is included in the coldest category.
Funny, the N. kautkyi is in the D26-28F category on FCBS, for Kerry it did well, for me it is undamaged at 28F. Just Einmal ist keinmal :-)
Here is a link that might be useful: cold sensitivity on FCBS


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The surprising thing about this article and TE's general reporting of the Doha round is that it nowhere gives us a summary, and an evaluation, of what was actually agreed upon.
Your comment about India is a ridiculous distortion of facts. The United States and Europe heavily subsidize huge agribusinesses, in dollar amounts that a country like India can not even dream of. Yet, in the name of free-trade, these two want to dump their crops on poor countries, which will surely lead to the destruction of agriculture in those countries. As for food security, Us provides food stamps that exceed over $70 billion per year. Just because US has clever economists that can work out formulas (e.g/, subsidy based on % of total production rather than per capita) does not mean they are rational for other countries. In this situation, US (with Europe to some extent) has behaved like a bully and has lost its moral compass. India was right to stand-up to this tyranny and was supported by many poor and developing countries.
The rules that proponents of world trades want illogical and fail. Since states without export industries cannot pay for imports except by becoming slaves, they should be required to subsidize their creation (loans for equipment and education etc.) paid for by taxing other economic indexers. Instead that is forbidden. What should be forbidden is expanding exports to nations that import more than they export for a long time.
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Those of you who visit your local port and survey the goods availible in your town will notice that the attempt by governance to regulate world trade has only empowered more corruption into our economic activity. Those who don't conform to your legislation will survive and those who do will be prey to higher cost brought on by undue new labor health insurance, enviornmental protection, and copyright and patent protections that hamper us. Distrust in our productive people has only led to the elimination of creative quality enterprises.
Those meetings should be held in Anchorage instead
"The main problem is that those least committed to progress—in this case, India—can hold proceedings hostage until their demands are met."
What a nonsensical comment !
At another place , the article claims the agenda for Bali meeting was deliberately kept simple and attractive to prevent the talks from collapsing . So , intractable topics such as Intellectual Property and trade in services were dropped . Yet , agriculture was on the table . Why ? For whose benefit ? Even so , the already agreed scraping of farm-export subsidy by rich countries was not discussed at Bali . Why ? For whose benefit ? Even then , India is being blamed for protecting the interests of his farmers !
Given the prevalent economic situation in US and the EU , it appears the rich countries no longer wish the welfare of developing countries through WTO .
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Great hotel, great location
Stayed with 2 children for 5 nights in August 2004 in a 1 bedroom suite. Found the location very handy for metro and bus access and easy short walk to St Catherine's Street and city centre. Very good supermarket about 5 minutes walk away as well as small convenience shop a block or so further on. The staff were all excellent-courteous, friendly and very, very helpful. The breakfast room was lovely and bright and the variety of breakfast food and drinks was fabulous. The suites were spotlessly clean, the kitchen was wonderfully equipped including brand new toaster, coffee maker etc. Roof top pool and terrace were lovely. We would definitely recommend anyone to stay here as it is wonderful value.
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We stayed here for four nights in August, 2004 with a family of six in a two bedroom. Room had two bedrooms + pull-out sofa. The room was clean. The front desk staff was very helpful. About two blocks to subway (McGill) and St. Catherine St. is close by. The continental breakfast made it easy when getting ready for a day of sight seeing and the breakfast staff were very nice.
Fantastic hotel, a great choice!
A really great hotel in a great location. We stayed there for over two weeks while relocating to Montreal. I highly recommend the small price of upgrading to the 1 BR suite from the studio, althought the studio was also very nice.
The kitchens were very handy but with all the great and affordable restaurants nearby, you'll be hardpressed to find yourself cooking that often!
The staff were very accomodating and friendly and I would recommend this hotel to anyone coming to the great city of Montreal, my new hometown!
The only thing keeping this hotel from being 4 star is the lack of an in-house restaurant, but again, this is a foodie town anyway. The pharmacy located next door is very handy too!
Wait for renovations and ask about AC!!!
We stayed here based on a trip advisor review which compared this hotel favorably with the Delta across the street where we usually stay. This is NOT the Delta. We followed a reviewer's advice and asked for a renovated room which, we were told, was not guaranteed. It also did not happen. The 4th floor one bedroom suite we got was shabby and dark (twilight in the bathroom) More importantly, there was a barely functioning air conditioner tucked behind the desk in the livingroom and no air conditioning in the bedroom. The ceiling fan did nothing because it worked correctly only on the winter setting where hot ceiling air is forced down. In the summer position it shook and clicked. Also, the advertised high speed internet connection did not yet exist.
We complained to the desk clerk (manager on duty?) who remained seated off to the side throughout and simply told us that because of the Jazz Festival there was not a better room anywhere in the hotel for the full 5 day duration of our stay. Without checking he insisted the same was true with other sister properties in the city.
The next day, when we approached his superior, no fewer that three options suddenly opened up and we were first offered a downgrade to a studio (but on a renovated floor) and a renovated 1 bedroom. We couldn't use a studio and, since all one bedroom suites here lack AC in the bedroom, we didn't want to re-pack just to move to another hot room so we declined these offers. We were then offered a two bedroom suite on a renovated floor. Two bedroom suites here consist of one air conditioned bedroom and one with just a ceilinig fan as well as generous air conditioned living and dining areas and a fully equipped kitchen. We accepted. The suite was bright, roomy, and cheerful. Our overall opinion of the hotel would have been completely different if we had started here and had not had to deal with the indifference of the first manager on duty. While his marching orders might well have required him to deny the availablity of other rooms, he could have shown more concern merely by getting out of his chair and approaching the check in counter to deal with a dissatisfied client.
I would stay here again only if a renovated suite was available and guaranteed. The pool was slightly cloudy throughout our stay and the elevators are shabby, slow, and cramped, but overall the suite was nice enough to make up for this (Far nicer than similarly priced accomodations at the Delta) The hotel would be wise to renovate the elevators next so that at least the guests on renovated floors get a more consistent impression of the property.
The hotel has recently added a continental breakfast which is nicely stocked and well-tended in a bright, comfortable room next to the lobby. Other that my first day experienced, the staff (including the first gentlement) was friendly and helpful for the duration of the stay.
Our 'new' favourite hotel
Just got back from a wonderful 6 nights at L'appartement Hotel. We have always stayed at the Delta Montreal on President Kennedy and decided to try L'appartement this time. (It is across the street from the Delta on Sherbrooke.) I liked the layout of the rooms and the fact that all rooms have kitchens(I like to cook breakfast). The room was quite large comfortable and clean. The kitchen was very adequate for my needs, and the balcony overlooking Sherbrooke was a great place to sit and watch Montreal go by. One surprise was that while we stayed at L'appartement, our car got to stay at the Delta! The parking was full at L'appartement. The staff were very friendly and attentive to the only problem we encountered during our stay. I was impressed with how quickly the problem was taken care of. The only warning I will pass along is this: To properly adjust the water temperature in the shower, it is advisable that you have a Master's Degree in Fluid Thermodynamics!Will we stay here again?Absolutely! Would we recommend it to others? You Bet! Sorry Delta, we have a new favourite.
Great place to stay!
We loved staying here! We have had a studio and a 1 BR apt. The inside parking is a great way to go, and you can beat the price for all the convenience. Everything was very clean and you can't beat the location.
The staff is more than helpful.
You can't do better in the budget category!
My cousin and I stayed there last summer (2003). The room we had was extremely clean, had a nice balcony that looked over Sherbrooke (a tony shopping street in a safe area) and was walking distance to just about every neighborhood I wanted to check out. I'm a walker though, so if you aren't inclined to mile-long strolls, feel free to take one of the inexpensive taxis or the clean public transit. We were on a modest budget and appreciated the spotless kitchenette, where we fixed two meals a day so we could splurge on the third. (Montreal is a great foodie town!) After a day of running around I took a sauna and a swim in the rooftop pool which has a nice view of downtown. I loved this hotel and I love Montreal. It's closer and cheaper than Europe is right now, and the people/restaurants/bars there are super. Go Canada!
This Place Rules!
I have stayed in literally 10 different hotels in Montreal and this one is by far my favorite! We always get the 2 bedroom suite. It's like your own little condo with a small kitchen and dining area. Two private bedrooms with a nice comfortable Queen size in each, (maybe their King I don't know). The living room is great. A reclining chair, and a couch that pulls out into an extra bed. Up to 5 or 6 people no problem. The rooms are always clean and nice. Keep in mind this is not 5 star luxury, more like 3 1/2 stars. But the rooms are great and the prices are excellent! I have stayed here several times and never had a problem.
A good choice
Stayed here for 3 nights in July 2003. We had a one bedroom apt, which was clean and comfortable. While we did have a few minor complaints, i.e. noisy fridge, no container to make juice, hood fan over stove didn't work, that kind of thing, over all it was a good accomodation.
The staff were very friendly, and the view from the roof top patio was beautiful. The room was a nice place to come back to after a long day of sight seeing. there is a Provigo supermarket just a few blocks away to buy groceries at, McGill University campus is a few blocks away, Metro is close by, VIA rail train station is a few blocks away.... in other words, the location couldn't be better. The Four Poins Sheraton is right next store and the Hilton is across the street.
The place for me! (and you)
This apartment hotel is a find! The location on Sherbrooke street is great, easy access to Metro and restaurants/shopping. The hotel is 17 stories with an indoor pool and sauna on the top floor. There are a few workout machines like treadmill, etc. For long-term guests there is laundry facilities. The rooms are described as 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 3 1/2 but are actually studio/1 BR/2 BR. Each have a kitchen with full size stove, fridge, microwave and everything else you might want down to the salt/pepper and a corkscrew. Coffee pot, toaster,dishcloths and detergent come along as well so if you are a family you cannot go wrong here. The 1 and 2 BR units have full living room and dining area. Units on the front of the building open onto a balcony on Sherbrooke St. Bath is well ventilated and has plenty of towels. Staff at the reception are excellent. Biggest complaint would be the 2 small elevators that you have to share with the maids and their carts during the morning hours. There are rate reductions for stays longer than 7 days. All the comforts of home. Try this one for sure.
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