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Thanks! I'll be updating on the progress to see which is best, and for what situations.

You and me both! I like the idea of having a permanent greenhouse, but I'm still trying to justify the cost of it.

Yep, getting ready 😁 I'm going to go with some incandescent light strings this year. Next year, going to see what happens without the lights for warmth.

That's awesome, thanks!

Yes, all bamboo can abort shoots, especially if planting location is less than optimal. No bamboo will do well if planted directly into wet, dense, or soggy soil. Planting on a mound or in a raised bed as I've done, I've seen best results. It's normal for new bamboo growth to have an attrition rate of around 20%. In some cases, about 25% of all shoots produced may abort as the plant attempts to balance its growth with available nutrients.

@@SummervilleGardener Kanapaha is more sensitive than most is my point. It can abort all it's new culms not just a normal few. I grow 80 varieties and the top worst are cool buddha/swollen internode and kanapaha. It is pretty common that bamboo people make the mistake of planting kanapaha in the wrong place.

​@@BryceGarling Ah, gotcha! I hope mine goes well where I have it. It seems to be doing well and is in the process of putting out its first cane since planting.

Yep, huge mess, again... I'm surprised honestly the little damage we had and what I saw around the neighborhood given the size and strength of the storm. Also, just how quickly they got power back up and going. We were only out for about 4 days. They originally estimated a week. It's going to be a while to get the curbside cleaned up. And the islands 😱 all the damage and now there's sand dunes lining the streets. I was speechless.

@@SummervilleGardener it's really bad on Anna Maria Island and NW Bradenton. We got hit hard! 3 hurricanes in 90 days, we need to pray hurricane season ends quickly.

Yep, after I watched other people's videos, I was dreading what the house was going to look like. Most of the neighborhood just looked like some roof and window damage. Stick build houses mostly looked okay, trailers, campers, boats, everything else not so much. The islands we went to looked pretty wrecked. I'm most impressed with power being restored by Sunday night/Monday morning.

That is a great idea. I'll try to find a good spot for some to plant next year. Thanks!

The one I kept inside did well over the winter. This is the fist year I'm trying to grow them outdoors. I've got 2 I'm testing out in different microclimates. I'll keep doing updates on them through the winter.

All went well! Got a much needed 2 inches of rain was all. And wind, it got pretty windy here.

Thanks! I'm trying to get better at being more regular with the vids and updates.

Let me know how yours does with the lights. I'm leaving mine to the elements this year in 2 different microclimates to see how it goes. I hope they survive! If not, I'll try giving them some shelter and warmth on the colder nights.

Yeah, I've got 2 very small corners with some shade, but it's not much. I'm trying to figure out ways to create more shady areas.

Thanks! Yep, it's coming along 😄 lots more to do.

Thanks, you too! I didn't realize I wasn't subbing your channel yet.

Thank you!

Thank you! It's good info to know around your yard 😉

Yep, I was going with the open center, while using the central leader as a north growing branch. Trying something different.

@@SummervilleGardener curious to see the development!

All excellent points! Maybe I should put in a little pond with a waterfall too ;)

You are correct! It's an Awapui ginger. I found my apple banana when I was down in the Tallahassee area, this past winter. Swung by Just Fruits and Exotics. They have an online storefront, I think.... Not sure of their stock though.

@@SummervilleGardener yes I love just fruit and exotics. I am heading over there in a couple of weeks to pickup some trees I will ask them. Thanks

Glad you enjoyed the vid! I'm not sure I'd try it with an established tree. However, I have seen others take trees that were far older and trim them back to the main trunk and a couple branches. It's a lil risky, but can work out well sometimes. I'd only attempt it with a 3-5 gal tree from a nursery when dormant.

Awesome, thank you!

Oh yeah! And some good exercise too ;)

Thanks for the tip! I have noticed this and have changed how I'm planting things. The poor drainage of the yard has further complicated matters as well. Keep trying and keep learning!

Thanks!

Sounds like some happy birds!

Good plan!

Rocks in the bath are good for both birds and the pollinators 🙂

I can tell ya, this place has changed a lot since then. It's changed a ton since I first saw it in 2000.

I wonder, who lost their lunch to a bird 🤔 Crow's can be pretty entertaining, but a nuisance at the same time.

@@SummervilleGardener I think it's this bahn mi place several blocks away from my house that they get lucky at sometimes!

@@minxella12 Great point, the mosquitoes here love an unkept bird bath for sure!

The one I got came with three 6-in long thin metal stakes to help hold it down. I'm told landscape fabric Staples do work better.

It's been a good bird bath so far. I really like the lizard Tower and the other lizard homes I've made. Once my schedule clears and the weather cooperates I'll be putting out another video about the various lizard habitats I have around the yard. I'm also going to show how to make what I call a lizard condo 🙂

@@SummervilleGardener Can’t wait to see the lizard condos!🐸

Yep, I'm learning that a full bird bath in the sun is a recipe for algae.

I don't think you are doing anything wrong. Providing a space for them is what is important.

Absolutely! My plan is to show it off along with building what I'm calling a "lizard condo." Probably show a couple of my other lizard hangouts around the yard too.

That's a great idea! I've been using the Clemson website for much of my plant research so far.

Sounds like they would work a lot better than what you get in the box. I've been lucky so far without, but then again I haven't had a tropical storm or hurricane blow through here... yet.

I was kind of surprised by the thickness of them. For the price, I expected them to be much thinner and far more flimsy. I'm still holding out for durability over the years.

Mine looks like the same one. Had it over 10 years now...no leaks

@@ntamny Awesome idea!

@@ntamny What is a dripper, please?

@@klee88029 it’s just a hose with a little valve on one end that you can adjust the amount of drip. On the other end it hooks up to the water faucet. We have one of those metal hooks used for hanging baskets stuck in the ground by the bird feeder and we used zip ties to attach the dripper at a height that makes a loud drip. The birds are attracted to the noise. They love it. We ordered ours online but the big box stores have them. Or you can just buy the parts and make your own. They used to be around $30 but now about $80. Too much for a little bit of plastic, lol.😂

I'll have to try that vinegar cleaning tip. I tried using the pressure washer, it did work, but it also took a little bit of paint with it. Can't wait for trees to grow up, so I can make use of their shade. Algae is no joke.

@@SummervilleGardener I know, it's very annoying but not harmful to the birds if you miss a day. I live in Luna County, New Mexico where we are getting 100°+ days from mid-May - early September most days now, so the algae growth is prolific. And we are not getting as heavy nor as frequent monsoon rains. Only 3 so far this season. I give them fresh cooler water morning and afternoon in their baths on those >100° days. Oh! And I bought a kids plastic 39" Splash pad marked down to $10 at Tractor Supply a couple of weeks ago. I turn that on low, to get about a 4-6" spray around 5pm for an hour and they LOVE IT. I just sit outside about 25 feet away watching them dance and shake their feathers all over. My daily "therapy session" instead of watching the evening news😅.

​@@klee88029ah yes, I remember the monsoon seasons when I lived near Las Cruces for a few years. That's some wash out the road kind of rain. Here in the coastal Carolinas we're in the rainy season where it rains nearly every afternoon, then the sun generally comes right back out afterwards.

@@SummervilleGardener Ha funny. I lived in Cruces from 95-99 and Washington NC in 2001. I miss the coastal weather and life. A lot.

I spent a few years in the early 2000s out at WSMR. It's a cool place to visit, but I gotta be closer to some salt water.

You make your own suet? Care to share your recipe?

🎉 I make sure mine are under a tree for shade in the summer and for the birds to be able to escape to quickly. The shade cuts down algae growth, keeps the water cooler in hot weather. I also put 2 old pennies in the baths. Pre-1990's. A VERY Small amount of copper is safe for the birds and inhibits algae growth also. Every 2-3 days I add a splash, 2 oz or so to make around a 10% solution of white vinegar, Any kind, add to the water, let it sit for 30 minutes then give the baths a good scrubbing and rinsing. I only do this when I know that I will be moving around the baths areas to keep the birds from dunking in or drinking water with vinegar in it. 10% vinegar solutions disinfect just about everything you can safely apply it to. 🍻👍🧓

Take into account squirrels that will do long jumps, launching themselves toward the water. Under a tree is not a risk I’d take. Shade is fine, but trees trunks are runways for squirrels.

@@adeschene7554 I live in the Desert, no squirrels here. I miss seeing them. 😉🧓

@klee88029 now I want to encourage the squirrels to do some diving in 🤣

🤣 how did that happen? There's gotta be a story there!

@@SummervilleGardener You know about bird baths but not about how seeds grow when scattered around it?

So you mean you had a bird feeder and seeds sprouted? That is to be expected. There is a difference though between a bird feeder and bird bath.

@@triciac1019 Brain farther.

Thanks for the reference to check out! The general plan is to do the backyard in phases, get ground covered, add larger trees and bushes for fruits and berries, add natives and things for pollinators, and add some supporting projects along the way (Outdoor sink? Arches for vines? Pergola?). I'll probably get a small veggie plot started at some point too, and a "herbs and spices" garden as well. I appreciate all comments and suggestions and will try to incorporate them all. Keep 'em coming!

Yep, some bamboo can be VERY invasive! One of the reasons I didn't try to plant the unknown found stuff. I've taken a deep dive into bamboo the past few weeks and learned a lot. That's one of the reasons I'm going to Tropical Bamboo down by West Palm, FL. Tropical Bamboo's owner, Robert Saporito, is the president of the Florida/Caribbean Chapter of the American Bamboo Society. They only have non-invasive clumping bamboo. But, I will be keeping an eye open for the discarded poles around the neighborhood. I have lots of projects in mind using bamboo.

I never thought of that! I'll be trying that to see what the reaction is. Thanks!

@@Work1963 What a wonderful and cheap and easy way to help the animals. 🎉BRAVO 👍 😘