R.I.P. my green friends

[shillelagh]

Everyone in my family knows dont buy me plants .. unless they can be planted outside ... my sister bought my mum one of those miniature rose bushes .. i planted that outside and it flowers without fail .. and a hyacinth that went outside as well and comes up every year ..

[katex]

Originally Posted by Gayle

Kate, there is an amazing miracle solution that can keep plants alive. All you need is an empty milk bottle and the stuff that comes out of the tap, it's called water. Use the empty milk bottle to transport the stuff that comes out of the tap, over to the plant. If you do this on a regular basis, an amazing thing happens and your plants will flourish.

Do use a milk bottle Gayle ... maybe it is the (in)frequency .. like once a month, then drown it or summat ?

Originally Posted by Retlaw

Cacti only need a bit of water every month during winter, just to keep them ticking over.

Retlaw.

Actually, the little one in my bathroom still looks healthy ..apart from the deodorant/hair sprays it gets bombarded with:

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[SPUGGIE J]

Here you go Katex before you become know as the Great Floral Reaper of ACCYWEB.

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