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by scootersbear
Jun 08, 2011 12:47 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Some shots today - June 7, 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 275

Re: Some shots today - June 7, 2011

Like the passion flower, never had much luck with them
by scootersbear
Jun 07, 2011 12:52 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Reversion in Hosta Galaxy?
Replies: 11
Views: 1867

Re: Reversion in Hosta Galaxy?

Easy answer!!! compost!!! take left hand put it at the base of the green part of the plant and right hand right above it and pull hard... sorry to say but it's junk and green will overcome the streaked parts and there is zero reason to save it and please don't name it or introduce it, and this goes ...
by scootersbear
Jun 02, 2011 11:48 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: New Here
Replies: 7
Views: 448

Re: New Here

Join our secret trade great way to enhance your collection, and welcome to enablers are us
by scootersbear
May 26, 2011 12:13 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Spring Trade
Replies: 6
Views: 563

Re: Spring Trade

Can't host but would love to be apart of the trade
by scootersbear
May 18, 2011 1:04 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Hostas not thriving
Replies: 11
Views: 1102

Re: Hostas not thriving

Instead of using wood clippings use wood ash. If you have a fireplace or can burn wood. Leave some of the ash in a little larger chuncks so it's about the size of a charcoal or a little less. The benefit is it doesn't rob the soil of nitrogin since it has been burned off as well as sulfer leaving th...
by scootersbear
May 17, 2011 12:49 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Hostas not thriving
Replies: 11
Views: 1102

Re: Hostas not thriving

You state they come they come up nice but keep getting smaller so it says to me your not watering enough or your soil isn't holding water. Most likely heres the mistake you made ((( Peat Moss)) , do a little research on it and you'll find it was a very poor choice and you did more damage than good. ...
by scootersbear
May 05, 2011 1:16 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Great Expectations..........?
Replies: 16
Views: 1656

Re: Great Expectations..........?

If you insist wasting money on it just send a check to me and I'll put it to good use by buying a hosta that will grow. For those who can grow it it's an exception not the rule granted I can't say I'm not a little jealous. Don't waste your time and money, I can't tell you how many that have died on ...
by scootersbear
Apr 14, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Much effort, little reward - which hostas are "dogs?"
Replies: 30
Views: 2087

Re: Much effort, little reward - which hostas are "dogs?"

Great Expectations, Bud Is Wiser, Cats Eyes (stated again), and I could go on but these get me the most. I think location has a lot to do with it as well, I know most of you can grow most of Marys Lakeside hostas but they just don't grow well for me at all.
by scootersbear
Mar 24, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: So many new hostas on the market...
Replies: 27
Views: 2581

Re: So many new hostas on the market...

I've been openly complaining about this for a long time without saying his name but go to the hosta registrations for the last 5 or more years and you'll see 1 major name that is the biggest problem and unfortunitely it's also the same person everybody want's his hosta book. Granted he takes good pi...
by scootersbear
Feb 17, 2011 1:50 am
Forum: Hosta Hybridizing and Seed Growing Forum
Topic: Which traits are fairly easy to reproduce?
Replies: 4
Views: 1885

Re: Which traits are fairly easy to reproduce?

Generally expect 98% to 99% green regardless of the parents. It's that 1% to 2% that your looking for. Out of probably 1000 plus seedlings per year for over the last 10 years I've kept less than 20. Out of those approx 20 after 5 years I would consider 3 worthwhile, but I'm also picky. Don't beleive...
by scootersbear
Feb 03, 2011 1:30 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: How to get new sport to marketplace?
Replies: 16
Views: 1680

Re: How to get new sport to marketplace?

Takes no more area than your stove top. It's not messy since your trying to avoid it being messy. Cost less than $20 to do approx 1000 and most of that cost is startup which would take anybody a long time to do individually. Takes around an hour to do around 20. I can see where in a large commercial...
by scootersbear
Feb 02, 2011 1:15 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: How to get new sport to marketplace?
Replies: 16
Views: 1680

Re: How to get new sport to marketplace?

Your name makes a big difference as well. One of those names you mentioned hasn't put anything out decent (mostly junk) in years but because his name is big in the business he gets priority so make yourself known. Join the clubs and such. Another option is do what I've done because I have no other o...
by scootersbear
Feb 01, 2011 1:55 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: A plain little green hosta.
Replies: 6
Views: 687

Re: A plain little green hosta.

I see, have to admit, while I somewhat (you do need greens in the landscape) enjoy Let Me Entertain You, I always thought it was probably the worst name ever given to a hosta it's just not that entertaining, but it's also a hosta realistically that should have been pulled. LMEY from Gypsy Rose from ...
by scootersbear
Jan 31, 2011 1:03 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: A plain little green hosta.
Replies: 6
Views: 687

Re: A plain little green hosta.

I'm confussed? Is this a plain jane green sport for Striptease your calling No Strings Attached? The registered name for the plain jane that should have been culled / pulled Striptease sport is Green Striptease..Not to be mean but if you like it let it grow for your enjoyment but I wouldn't name it ...
by scootersbear
Jan 27, 2011 1:11 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: 2011 AHS Online Auction
Replies: 8
Views: 896

Re: 2011 AHS Online Auction

Watching only..too rich for my blood
by scootersbear
Oct 26, 2010 12:00 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: One of my fall favorites
Replies: 9
Views: 640

Re: One of my fall favorites

I'm quite surprised people are having a hard time growing it, it's quite vigerous for me. It probably in one of my worst areas, so maybe thats the trick.
by scootersbear
Sep 27, 2010 11:47 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: More sporting
Replies: 4
Views: 296

Re: More sporting

They look more like new growth than sports to me at this point...see what happens in a few years
by scootersbear
Aug 29, 2010 11:17 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: fungus ?? what to do???
Replies: 5
Views: 954

Re: fungus ?? what to do???

nothing!!! it's basocally Sept. Fall is here and they basically don't look good this time of year anyways...I have leafs already going yellow getting ready to go dormant.
by scootersbear
Aug 27, 2010 12:03 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Blue eye in Pauls Glory
Replies: 6
Views: 565

Re: Blue eye in Pauls Glory

Take right hand then your left hand put it at the base of the blue plant and pull really hard, repeat steps if neccessary and throw into compost.. they my be small now but it will outgrow the original plant. Weaton Blue is a cheap plant, I don't really care for it, and we can argue if you can really...
by scootersbear
Aug 25, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: The Pet Forum
Topic: Bye Buddy...
Replies: 15
Views: 2047

Re: Bye Buddy...

Sorry for your lose , this is why I don't go to the pet forum very often, it makes you want to cry...Lucy thanks for sharing the poem..