Well Here Goes Again
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Hey Danielsan, Master Gardener Candidate, 
I know your time is valuable and I don't want to ask anything that wouldn't somehow be beneficial to both of us. Two years ago we invested 5 figures into re-landscaping our yard using flowering California native trees, shrubs and plants. To keep costs down we kept the plant count low and focused more on the hardscape with the thought of slowly adding and filling in. Since then we've had issues with several plants dieing, Ground cover not filling in and just poor performance all around.
What I finally realized last October I started having water issues and my ground was being flooded even when I had the water system shut off completely. The cause of the flooding was my neighbors sprinklers were cracked underground and was flowing into my yard. It was a simple fix but it pointed out a bigger issue.
When I started digging down trying to see what was happening, I only dug up 3-4" of topsoil until I hit a layer of clay, about 3" thick that was left over from the original compaction while building the house 15 years ago. What was happening is ALL of the roots from my neighbors bordering shrubs were growing along the clay, 20ft into my yard and everything was root bound!!! Under the clay is pure SoCal Desert Sand and Rock. I've since dug out the entire flooded area 20'x20' and removed as much of the clay as I could (it came out in huge slabs) leaving only pieces that were smaller than a ping pong balls. I added around 5 bags of premium compost and whatever the recommended amount of gypsum and turned it all over.
That's the history. I figure it's pre-spring. Would you mind acting as my gardening consultant? Nothing huge. But something along the lines of what would be good proportions of nutrients and amendments I should use, watering schedules, etc. to get the most out of these plants, they all have amazing flowers which attract butterflys and hummingbirds . I don't have the strength to pull out the clay from the rest of the yard so if you could offer suggestions I can do. I don't want to clog up your thread, but it might be fun for me to start a new thread in the non-Marijuana sections. I'm not sure California Native landscaping is a topic in your Master Gardeners course, but if you are interested in navigating and letting me do the heavy lifting, it might be pretty fun!
Is this something that interests you?
I know your time is valuable and I don't want to ask anything that wouldn't somehow be beneficial to both of us. Two years ago we invested 5 figures into re-landscaping our yard using flowering California native trees, shrubs and plants. To keep costs down we kept the plant count low and focused more on the hardscape with the thought of slowly adding and filling in. Since then we've had issues with several plants dieing, Ground cover not filling in and just poor performance all around.
What I finally realized last October I started having water issues and my ground was being flooded even when I had the water system shut off completely. The cause of the flooding was my neighbors sprinklers were cracked underground and was flowing into my yard. It was a simple fix but it pointed out a bigger issue.
When I started digging down trying to see what was happening, I only dug up 3-4" of topsoil until I hit a layer of clay, about 3" thick that was left over from the original compaction while building the house 15 years ago. What was happening is ALL of the roots from my neighbors bordering shrubs were growing along the clay, 20ft into my yard and everything was root bound!!! Under the clay is pure SoCal Desert Sand and Rock. I've since dug out the entire flooded area 20'x20' and removed as much of the clay as I could (it came out in huge slabs) leaving only pieces that were smaller than a ping pong balls. I added around 5 bags of premium compost and whatever the recommended amount of gypsum and turned it all over.
That's the history. I figure it's pre-spring. Would you mind acting as my gardening consultant? Nothing huge. But something along the lines of what would be good proportions of nutrients and amendments I should use, watering schedules, etc. to get the most out of these plants, they all have amazing flowers which attract butterflys and hummingbirds . I don't have the strength to pull out the clay from the rest of the yard so if you could offer suggestions I can do. I don't want to clog up your thread, but it might be fun for me to start a new thread in the non-Marijuana sections. I'm not sure California Native landscaping is a topic in your Master Gardeners course, but if you are interested in navigating and letting me do the heavy lifting, it might be pretty fun!
Is this something that interests you?
Danielsgb
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Still un-sure but checking a couple times a day. No other spots showing anything out of the expected.that first shot looks kinda weird, does look like nanners kinda, but dont let me make you overly worried anymore than you are.
oh, everything else is awesome, great work!!
Daniels
Danielsgb
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If they are nanners I'll pluck them. I'm still not sure if that SS pollen took.and they are such great growers. i hope you dont get a hermie already
Here's #2, #5 & #6. #5 was the one to get a sunburn a while ago, and that top got a 'tan' again on it's last final stretch. I think the first one made it weaker for being as close.
Daniels
#5 'tan'
Lower cola
#6
#2
Full Shot
Danielsgb
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I gave my Royal Kush Mum and my Diesel Cross Mum to my Caregiver. They were ready to finish vegging, & up-can. The 2 clones from each are dampened off now and fed their first dose. I'll up-can them soon. He wanted to add 2 more strains & he gave me a bud of each 6 he has and a chunk of hash. He got to see that Diesel X the day before harvest so I'll see how they can do.
I fed #2-A, 4-A, & 6-A since they were ready. 1 1/2 tsp. Jack's & 1 tsp. Apple Juice/qt. On #4-A I snipped the spot that looked like nanners. I used tweezers to dab the cotton ball of SS Pollen to re-pollinate her. I waited 25 minutes then misted her with a bunch of water. Now her and #6-A are where the Mums were under the t-5 cfl's. on the same 12/12 as all the other till FrigiDare is ready. #2-A is with the SS.
Daniels
I fed #2-A, 4-A, & 6-A since they were ready. 1 1/2 tsp. Jack's & 1 tsp. Apple Juice/qt. On #4-A I snipped the spot that looked like nanners. I used tweezers to dab the cotton ball of SS Pollen to re-pollinate her. I waited 25 minutes then misted her with a bunch of water. Now her and #6-A are where the Mums were under the t-5 cfl's. on the same 12/12 as all the other till FrigiDare is ready. #2-A is with the SS.
Daniels
gumball
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Everything looks good!! I bet it was odd riding around with them moms!! I always feel real weird carrying plants to outdoor grow spots!! But I'm not legal either
So how was your caregivers stuff, up to your standard?? So did he give you pick of the litter from his crop when your ready for a new strain? I am sure you have plenty to play with right now, about 5-6 strains you have t play with, right?
So how was your caregivers stuff, up to your standard?? So did he give you pick of the litter from his crop when your ready for a new strain? I am sure you have plenty to play with right now, about 5-6 strains you have t play with, right?
Danielsgb
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It helps when he could be pulled over and them not taken. Never taken an outdoor crop guerrilla in MT, but I bet it is stressful.Everything looks good!! I bet it was odd riding around with them moms!! I always feel real weird carrying plants to outdoor grow spots!! But I'm not legal either
So how was your caregivers stuff, up to your standard?? So did he give you pick of the litter from his crop when your ready for a new strain? I am sure you have plenty to play with right now, about 5-6 strains you have t play with, right?
His smoke was good. Very dense, different flavors. No better than mine so I feel better about it. He has many 1000W's. Not sure of his methods. He grows with 3 others. Suppose to be 1 who has grown for over 20 years and another learned in Oregon.
I think there is too many Chiefs and not enough Indians. Thrips and SM's battling him. Tried to tell him some solutions, but they hired a guy for pest control for $600/month. They use AN's so I have no faith in them listening to me. I have plenty so I never call him for meds anyway. I'm truly a hermit. I'm sure I can get free clones from him now for some time.
I'm a Caregiver for 1 patient who receives her meds for free. I have 4 strains going now, but a 5th is coming soon.
Daniels
Tangerine Dream
Information
Cannabis Cup Winner 2010
type Sativa X Indica
GENETICS G13 X Neville\\\\\\'s A5
HEIGHT Medium Flowering time 70 Days
THC 25%
CBD 1.8%
Danielsgb
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I'm excited for this strain. Says tangy, intense sweet citrus aromas and flavors, so should be good. Maybe cross with SS. Speaking of them
Here's the Super Skunk. I fed them 1 Tbs. Jack's & 1/4 tsp. Pro-teKt/gal. So a 20-20-23 I guess. The color shows how they were ready.
#1 has shown it's a female so only #4 to go. It's got me wondering. It has a different leaf shape than #3 for sure. Kinda hoping it's a male.
Daniels
Danielsgb
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I found some Spider Mites on one of my flowering clones. Never ending battle. I sprayed it good, then Neem Oil misted everything in the whole room.
Sulfur Burning tonight, Dr. Doom spray in the morning then we get the Floramite out. Caught it early, but still WTF. Thought I won.
Daniels
Sulfur Burning tonight, Dr. Doom spray in the morning then we get the Floramite out. Caught it early, but still WTF. Thought I won.
Daniels