toscgwsndiqz's Blog
toscgwsndiqz's Blog
Last Post 214 days, 19 hours Ago
Jun 7, 2008 | 9:30 PM PST
Tags: Otohime , Japanese Maple , air layer , bonsai
Removed the Otohime Japanese Maple air layer today
Before:
After Removal:
A 4 trunk raft:
May 26, 2008 | 6:40 PM PST
Tags: cutting down , Live Oak , trees , SAVE OUR TREES
Island residents get political snow job
Chatham County Commissioner Pat Farrell called a meeting to explain why the canopy trees on Johnny Mercer Boulevard and Penn Waller had to be destroyed. Instead, what occurred was a "snow job' of blizzard proportions.
Pete Liakakis' snow came in the form of a campaign speech about absolutely nothing to do with the chopped down tress. Instead he claimed to be the "Johnny Appleseed" of Chatham planting hundreds of trees --- not relevant except to the snow-job. Twenty minutes later, David Lock took another 20 minutes talking about his job in the District Attorney's Office. Nice talk but more snow.
Then the final blast of snow came from Captain Bronson of the Islands Precinct. He treated 150 people jammed into a small meeting with a grade-school lecture about what police do for a living. Still no talk, but lots of snow, about the cutting down of the trees.
When the room got restless a body guard from Paris Island jumped in and told everyone they should act "civil" while the MPC dummy up on them. With about 10 minutes left in the meeting, a city engineer finally got up and started the explain why cars have got to have 300 feet to turn into the property. The trees where in the way so one had to go, but we cut two down just to be sure.
By this time the snow storm was getting so bad that many started to leave, while others juiced up for a battle. Captain Bronson should install the motto in the room, "If you don't have the facts dazzle them with B.S."
May 21, 2008 | 6:11 PM PST
Tags: Georgia , May , Air Layer , Savannah , Bonsai
The layered section was a lower branch that would not be suitable for the final design of the tree. We started the layer about 2 months ago and it had already established a good number of roots. Nothing fancy went into the prep work. I believe we used one side of a shear to shed the bark down to the cambium, then spread rooting hormone over the section and covered it in moist sphagnum moss and a section of a plastic. We then placed wire around the bag to tighten the seal and conserve the moisture.
May 16, 2008 | 5:06 PM PST
Tags: SAVE OUR TREES , live oaks
Live Oaks that sparked a protest on Wilmington Island are now stumps, but their destruction has prompted more action on behalf of the county's tree canopy.
appreciate the canopy of Live Oaks along Johnny Mercer Blvd. The Wilmington Island Hester and Zipperer is hosting the SAVE OUR TREES petition. Please go by the store and support the trees whose shade has fallen upon our great-grandparents, so that it may, one day, fall upon our great-grandchildren as well.
Two
"We the undersigned, angered by the cutting of two live oaks on Wilmington Island, wish to inform you we will do anything within our power to prevent the destruction of any more canopy trees on county rights of way anywhere in Chatham County."
May 16, 2008 | 5:01 PM PST
Tag: Bonsai
Coastal Georgia Bonsai Club Meeting
Sunday 18 May 2008
2:30 PM
Under the Oak
May 4, 2008 | 12:13 PM PST
Tags: Tillandsia usneoides , Spanish Moss
Tillandsia usneoides
Family: Bromeliaceae (bromeliad or pineapple Family)
Tillandsia are epiphytes and need no soil because water and nutrients are absorbed through the leaves. The roots are used as anchors only.
Apr 11, 2008 | 6:01 PM PST
Tags: strawberry , Bamboo Farm , brown bag lectures
Strawberries are ready – call the strawberry hotline at the Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens at 921-5897 for picking information
U-Pick Strawberries March 22- May 12, 2008 $2.00 per pound
Don’t forget strawberry supper in the strawberry patch on April 27, 2008. Call the Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens for information and reservations (921-5897).
The following brown bag lectures can be seen on the big screen in the Conference Room at the Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens. The lectures are all FREE. YOU MUST register with the Chatham County Office (652-7981) to attend. We will NOT present the program if we do not have at least 10 or more people sign up for each program. Please register at 652-7981.
April 22, 2008 12:30 pm - Various
Landscape Design & Maintenance for Water Conservation
Lunch & Learn session by Horizon Wimba. Landscape Design and Maintenance for Water Conservation by Bob Westerfield.
April 24, 2008 12:30 pm - Various
Rainwater Harvesting for Landscape Irrigation
Lunch & Learn session by Horizon Wimba. Rainwater Harvesting for Landscape Irrigation by Frank Henning.
May 6, 2008 12:30 pm - Various
Landscape Design and Maintenance for Water Conservation
Lunch & Learn session by Horizon Wimba. Landscape Design and Maintenance for Water Conservation. Deadline for county to register April 25. Design considerations to make a landscape more water conserving; Planting trees and other plants properly to maximize water use efficiency of plants; Good soil preparation; Maintenance BMPs to keep the landscape water conserving and healthy.
May 8, 2008 12:30 pm - Various
Basic Irrigation Principles of Operation
Lunch & Learn session by Horizon Wimba. Basic Irrigation Principles of Operation by Rose Mary Seymour.
May 22, 2008 12:30 pm - Various
Drip Irrigation in Landscapes
Lunch & Learn session by Horizon Wimba. April 8 Drip Irrigation in Landscapes by Rosemary Seymour. What areas and plants are drip irrigation most appropriate for; Kinds of drip applicators and their pros and cons; Simple management guidelines.
Mar 3, 2008 | 5:59 PM PST
Tags: Coastal Green , garden , quiet , contemplation
Tucked away in the little town of Metter, Georgia is a garden made for quiet contemplation, meditation and prayer that also provides a bit of respite for travelers along I-16. Relatively small in size, the garden is full of incident and interest. It is designed around Christian biblical themes, which is appropriate since the garden serves as headquarters for the Guido Evangelistic Association. There is an splendid, tiny chapel built in a modern architectural style. Streams and waterfalls run through the garden amid extensive azaleas, shrubs, pine, palms, flowers and vines.
Mar 3, 2008 | 5:30 PM PST
Tags: bamboo farm , Spring Garden Festival
Spring Garden Festival – March 22, 2008 – Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens. Activities include plant sales, horticulture speakers, and new easter related childrens activities.
Mar 3, 2008 | 4:40 PM PST
Tags: Chicken , Hatchery
Chicken Hatchery at the Oglethorpe Mall. Come see baby chicks hatch out of their shells on March 19-21, 2008. This is great oportunity to show your children the live birth of animals and you can also hold the chicks. They will be located inside the mall near Barnes & Noble. No reservations necessary.
Mar 1, 2008 | 8:41 PM PST
Tags: Collard Greens , Festival
People at the Collard Greens Festival are happy, smiling from ear to ear enjoying something many haven't been able to do since the explosion.
Collard Greens Festival in the news
Feb 24, 2008 | 5:44 AM PST
Tags: National Arboretum , Budget Cuts , bonsai
National Arboretum Faces Budget Cuts
WASHINGTON -- Supporters of the National Arboretum in northeast Washington are rallying against budget cuts
Feb 22, 2008 | 5:08 PM PST
Tag: Chinese loropetalum
Chinese loropetalum plant or 'fringe flower' is an evergreen shrub in the witch-hazel family.
I forget which cultivar. 
Feb 9, 2008 | 6:10 PM PST
Tag: bonsai
The care of Bonsai is different than houseplants and will require different techniques to grow and create. Bonsai generally is not a houseplant. It is kept outdoors and on occasion can be brought indoors for enjoyment. These plants need proper light, moisture, temperature, humidity, nutrients, and maintenance to be successfully grown.
Jan 9, 2008 | 2:28 PM PST
Tag: Collard Greens Monteith
On Saturday, March 1, 2008, Willie and Robert Johnson will once again host their annual “Collard Greens Festival” at the Promised Land Farm. This year we will kick off the celebration with a parade starting at 9:00 AM on Monteith Road. Many Local, State and Military Participants are expected. Our Parade Grand Marshall is the honorable State Senator Regina Thomas. Not only is this a way for us to show our appreciation to the public for their patronage throughout the year, it is a time for us give back to the community. Many activities are planned throughout the day.
