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My columbine has opened beautifully! We planted some vanilla marigolds near the front door. I just love those! They don't smell like the orange ones (I called the "skunk flowers" growing up) but still control insects the same (in theory). I have grown them once before to work on earwigs, and it did seem to work. The earwigs LOVED the lavender.
Did I tell you that I replanted my seeds? Well, I did. Lemon cucumber, cilantro, basil, thai peppers, mini bell peppers, and strawberry popcorn. I started in Miracle Gro, and we will see if that works.
Now I know I told you I was transplanting my orchid to a hydro system. Well, I did it! I did say I would take pictures... but I forgot. Hahah! After a few days the orchid started drooping. BUT, yesterday it began to perk up again! It seems to be taking well! I did transplant my other one into a semi-hydro system. I found the instructions for that everywhere, but here is an example. Like this article says, the semi-hydro is essentially a normal orchid pot. The hydro system, however, is bulkier. It is a 3 gallon bucket with an air pump. So keep that in mind if/when you transplant! My brother feels strongly that the healthier system is the hydro, because it keeps the water cleaner by keeping it moving. So I am testing this!
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