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Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-17-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,109
Posted By nynighthawk
Well, in a plastic tub under the kitchen counter....

Well, in a plastic tub under the kitchen counter. It has ventilation holes in the sides and a few weep holes in the bottom, so liquids can seep out. It sits in a shallow bin, so the liquids can be...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-16-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,109
Posted By nynighthawk
My worm bin is in my kitchen, too, Atalah. I...

My worm bin is in my kitchen, too, Atalah. I think this is my fifth year managing the bin. Those little kids gobble up most of my kitchen scraps. No smell. No fruit flies or any other problems. ...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 01-15-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,109
Posted By nynighthawk
Thanks so much for the links and for your very...

Thanks so much for the links and for your very interesting experience with the honey fungus.

Lots of info to explore and consider.

Happy New Year, everyone!
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-16-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,109
Posted By nynighthawk
Good points, Ray. Thanks for your insights. ...

Good points, Ray. Thanks for your insights.

:-)
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-05-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,109
Posted By nynighthawk
Thanks for that link, Nexogen!

Thanks for that link, Nexogen!
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-05-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,109
Posted By nynighthawk
Hi folks, Just a note or two about what is...

Hi folks,

Just a note or two about what is being referred to as "worm tea".

I've been keeping a worm bin for about five years, now. The little guys are great at turning my kitchen scraps into...
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 10-18-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By nynighthawk
Bulb. dearei blooms and flowers failing. Please help

Hi folks,

I am hoping you can help me before I actually kill my Bulb. dearei.

When I got it about a year ago, it was potted in pine bark chips. It was never happy and I had a heck of a time...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-02-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,679
Posted By nynighthawk
I've heard the same thing about our bagels. ...

I've heard the same thing about our bagels.

My brother lives just outside of Washington, DC. When I visit, my assignment is to bring him a couple of dozen bagels from here. I'm really lucky to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-02-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,607
Posted By nynighthawk
Thanks for your thoughtful comments, folks, ...

Thanks for your thoughtful comments, folks,

That's a good idea about doing a pH test, for starters. I think the "compost tea" is probably going to be a better source of nutrients than the liquid...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-02-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,679
Posted By nynighthawk
Thanks for your good thoughts, folks. I was...

Thanks for your good thoughts, folks.

I was just thinking it might give the 'chids a little extra calcium in addition to the normal fertilizing regime.

Ray..I've been using the Solo the past...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-02-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,607
Posted By nynighthawk
Adding "Worm Water" to orchid watering

Hi folks,

Another quick question about odd additives to orchid watering.

I have an indoor worm compost bin. It's very efficient at converting all kinds of veggie scraps to vermicompost. But,...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-02-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,679
Posted By nynighthawk
Adding "Egg Water" to orchid watering

Hi folks,

I am wondering if it'd be beneficial to add some of the water I use for soft-boiling eggs (Ok, now you know what I have for breakfast!) to the water I use for my orchids. I use New York...
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-22-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,984
Posted By nynighthawk
Congratulations on such a lovely flower, Luis.

Congratulations on such a lovely flower, Luis.
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-22-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,977
Posted By nynighthawk
Thanks, White Rabbit. I'll repost and start a...

Thanks, White Rabbit. I'll repost and start a new thread.

BTW...I love your signature quote. It's one of my favorites. :-)
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 07-21-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,977
Posted By nynighthawk
I'm curious about this little 'chid, too. I'd...

I'm curious about this little 'chid, too. I'd love to hear a little more feedback about best methods to grow it, too. I see on IOPSE that the icons say it likes shade, but Jay's text says it likes...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-02-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,706
Posted By nynighthawk
Yes, this is a little odd. I took a little look...

Yes, this is a little odd. I took a little look online. From what I can see, Canadian Hope Depot website says it is selling the Bti mosquito dunks "online only". But, I saw some ads for other...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-01-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,706
Posted By nynighthawk
That's also a good option. Thanks. :-)

That's also a good option. Thanks. :-)
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-01-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,706
Posted By nynighthawk
I do have broken shards of terra cotta pots in...

I do have broken shards of terra cotta pots in the trays. But there are lots of nooks and crannies for them to breed in, if they get into the house. Also, from what I've been reading, the Bt dunks...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-01-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,706
Posted By nynighthawk
I'll definitely give the mosquito dunks a try. ...

I'll definitely give the mosquito dunks a try. My local hardware store sells them. It seems like a good, simple, organic solution to the problem.

Thanks!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-17-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,706
Posted By nynighthawk
They can breed in almost any small reservoir of...

They can breed in almost any small reservoir of water, Bud.....puddles, saucers under plants, any debris in backyards, etc. that can retain water long enough for the larvae to mature. Even in...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-17-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,706
Posted By nynighthawk
Yes, I might look into the mosquito dunks...or...

Yes, I might look into the mosquito dunks...or mosquito "bits", which seems to be a granular form of the dunks.

Good choices, though...either the Bti dunks or soap. I took a look online for info...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-17-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,494
Posted By nynighthawk
Thanks for the additional suggestions, folks. ...

Thanks for the additional suggestions, folks. Looks like i have several good options to try.

Yes..I wish I had room for ducks. I hear guinea fowl love slugs, too. Just don't have the room for...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-16-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,494
Posted By nynighthawk
Thanks. It's good to know that it's not...

Thanks.

It's good to know that it's not toxic to plant roots.

I'll definitely give it a try.

No more Mr. Nice Guy (....er...well Ms. Nice Gal)! This is war!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-16-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,706
Posted By nynighthawk
Okey dokey. Thanks! :-D

Okey dokey.

Thanks!

:-D
Forum: Pests & Diseases 06-16-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,706
Posted By nynighthawk
Thanks, James. I didn't think of that. ...

Thanks, James.

I didn't think of that.

I know it's not a good idea to use the humidity tray water on the plants. But, sometimes, I do give them a little bit, if I don't have my watering can...
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