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by leafmould
Aug 29, 2005 5:51 pm
Forum: Hosta Hybridizing and Seed Growing Forum
Topic: Seed pod question
Replies: 5
Views: 2227

All good advice SS gave you :P I think the average time is six weeks. Gently squeeze the pod when you think the time is near.If it is ready, it should give a little.A unripe pod is very solid. If it gives, you can use your nail and pry open the end of the pod for a peek :o ..if they look black, pluc...
by leafmould
May 09, 2005 7:05 am
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Wal-Mart Virus
Replies: 20
Views: 9662

It makes me sick :x ...someone bringing home a hosta as a mothers day gift and unknowingly, rewarding Mom with a plant that could destroy her whole collection :x ..so Wal-Mart can make a few more bucks :o When you make your next hosta purchase, ask the retailer if they can reconize virus X...if no, ...
by leafmould
May 07, 2005 11:21 am
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Wal-Mart Virus
Replies: 20
Views: 9662

Wal-Mart Virus

Hi guys, been having compuer problems :x just got back online this morning :P Does anyone know if Wal-Mart in the U.S. has acknowledged that virus HXV is a problem ? I have been at two W.M. here and every hosta they have shows severe virus X symptoms :eek: :eek: I talked to their plant managers, bot...
by leafmould
Mar 10, 2005 7:52 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Do chickens eat slugs?
Replies: 35
Views: 6455

If a rooster layed an egg on.....the problem here woud be how to attach tiny flashlights to their heads as all the slugs are nocturnal :???:
by leafmould
Feb 27, 2005 5:11 pm
Forum: Hosta Hybridizing and Seed Growing Forum
Topic: Mr. Leafy, about those lights...
Replies: 8
Views: 3484

:P I haven't forgotten you, I'm putting something together 8-)
by leafmould
Feb 26, 2005 11:21 pm
Forum: Hosta Hybridizing and Seed Growing Forum
Topic: Mr. Leafy, about those lights...
Replies: 8
Views: 3484

Hi :P your setup sounds fine to me. If you really wanted to up grade, you could try squeezing one more double fixture in there, for atotal of six @ 48"' some shop fixtures will let you fit three in that space. Not all wide spectrum bulbs are the same, I like a phillips Grolux. One actinic blue tube ...
by leafmould
Feb 26, 2005 6:03 pm
Forum: Hosta Hybridizing and Seed Growing Forum
Topic: Mr. Leafy, about those lights...
Replies: 8
Views: 3484

:P how deep are your shelves ?
by leafmould
Feb 26, 2005 10:07 am
Forum: Hosta Hybridizing and Seed Growing Forum
Topic: Mr. Leafy, about those lights...
Replies: 8
Views: 3484

Hi :P why don't you describe your current set-up for us and we'll go from there :P
by leafmould
Feb 15, 2005 11:33 pm
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: What do ya think? Virous or no?
Replies: 7
Views: 4461

:x I don't think I'd want it Roxanne :???: ask them if it was tested by Lochart ? I would be more interested in that hosta in the pot to the left :cool:
Here is a S&S with a similar colour X :x X :x X :x
by leafmould
Feb 04, 2005 8:01 pm
Forum: Member Journals
Topic: My page: Deb118
Replies: 7
Views: 4843

:| Well :hmm: ..ya best just keep'n that chair good n'
far back :evil: just n' case Sam pops in fer a look see :o
by leafmould
Feb 02, 2005 10:52 am
Forum: Member Journals
Topic: My page: Deb118
Replies: 7
Views: 4843

:hmm: Style :?: a premium hosta babe and you're looking at her clothes :o :roll: ..how old a coot are you ?
I'm just going to have to test your eyes :???:
by leafmould
Feb 02, 2005 10:03 am
Forum: Member Journals
Topic: My Avatar
Replies: 7
Views: 3452

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by leafmould
Jan 31, 2005 5:43 pm
Forum: Member Journals
Topic: My Avatar
Replies: 7
Views: 3452

My Avatar

Hi everyone :P I have told this story before but have recieved a few inquiries lately so I thought this would be a good place to explain :P My Avatar, a true story. I have many elderly people on my road and in nice weather many can be found touring my garden. One bright and sunny morning I noticed t...
by leafmould
Sep 24, 2004 8:25 pm
Forum: Hosta Hybridizing and Seed Growing Forum
Topic: Hallson Member Seed Exchange - 2008!
Replies: 15
Views: 11873

Hallson Member Seed Exchange - 2008!

Welcome to the Hallson’s Hosta Forum Members Seed Exchange The seed exchange has been set up by Hallsons Forum members to help fund the forum service. This exchange financially helps support the up-keep of the best hosta forum on the Web. This also provides the members a place to exchange Hosta seed...
by leafmould
Aug 12, 2004 12:12 am
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Hosta Virus X epidemic
Replies: 248
Views: 360356

Chris, will this shut down Hollands hosta export ? and do you think other nurseries would still order from them ?
The flower biz is huge in holland :o :eek:
by leafmould
Jul 08, 2004 9:25 pm
Forum: Hosta Virus X Forum
Topic: Hosta Virus X epidemic
Replies: 248
Views: 360356

Chris, I am seeing virused plants everywhere here.
Walmart is discounting them for a quick sale :eek:
lots of sick 'Golden Tiara' and I'm also seeing a lot of 'Blue Cadet' with very suspicious markings..shut them down :x
by leafmould
Dec 15, 2002 3:39 pm
Forum: Welcome Center!
Topic: Welcome to the forums!
Replies: 96
Views: 103826

Sandra...blooming hostas :o :o :P :hmm:
please tell us about your hostas in the hosta forum :P
any Kiwis ?
by leafmould
Dec 14, 2002 10:38 am
Forum: Welcome Center!
Topic: Welcome to the forums!
Replies: 96
Views: 103826

We are so glad you found us :P