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Jul 7, 2008 | 5:06 PM PST

I've noticed something recently while driving around...Everyone in Miami has a mango, avocado, papaya, or banana tree. You see Citrus trees here and there, but those four tropicals are everywhere you look. It makes me appreciate living here even more than I already do. It may be hot and humid most of the time, but I don't think I could live anywhere where the temperature drops below 50 for more than a month. The realization that I can grow pretty much anything that I want only solidifies my affection for my hometown.

Anyways, back to my gardening endeavours..

I was outside applying some potassium to my trees the other day and was thrilled to discover a volunteer Sweet Basil plant growing in my garden bed! It is growing in the same spot where the "parent" plant used to be.

I had stated in a previous entry that I was going to start a new garden bed. I decided against it, because my best available spot did not receive enough sunlight. Instead, I extended the space I already have by 18sq.ft. I then planted my cucumber and zucchini starters, along with some scallions I started from seed as well as more seeds in the same linear area. I know I shouldn't, but went ahead and planted some russet potatoes too. I had so many left over from a dinner party a few days ago...I decided to chop up some pieces and plant them. :o)

7-5-08 Applied potassium to Avocados, Mangos, Lemon, 1 Orange, and Key Lime trees

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Aurora	Jul 7, 2008 \| 5:22 PM PST I certainly wish I could grow so many of the plants that you can without having to bring them in for the winter :)
bsmitch	Jul 7, 2008 \| 8:10 PM PST What form of potassium are you using? I would love to garden in every zone, just to see the different plants I could grow. But I'm in zone 6 and have to make the most of being satisfied gardening here in good old Kentucky. You have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell
carolyncat353	Jul 8, 2008 \| 5:58 AM PST I hate it when the temp is below 50, too! I have to be outside at least part of the day everyday! I couldn't take a northern winter. I want to see grass and leaves and bushes all year long!
damethod	Jul 8, 2008 \| 6:01 AM PST I use a granular sulfate of potash. 0-0-50 It was recommended to me by a local nursery. The instructions state that I should apply a small amount to the trees 4 times a year. The best times being the months of summer.. So far, they seem to like the boost. Only problem I've been having lately is with insects.
witt	Jul 8, 2008 \| 6:45 AM PST Sounds like smack-dab in the Garden of Eden. I'm glad you got a basil volunteer!
judypatuddy	Jul 8, 2008 \| 10:36 AM PST Guess what......Banana trees are popping up all over the Ozarks. I've always grown mine as an indoor plant, on the sunporch. I put them out in the front garden this year. I'll bring the rootball in, come fall. But, I hace noticed more and more people with Banana trees in their gardens. Could it be the plant du jour?

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