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On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:21:01 GMT, "meee"
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Hi everyone, advice needed! I have planted some vegies in my
greenhouse this
year, as it's the only way I can keep kids and dogs from destroying
everything. Unfortunately, I forgot about pollination! Nothing much
can get
in there, and being in the city, there aren't many insects around
anyway,
excepting ants. So far I have tomatoes, pumpkin, zucchini, pawpaw and
runner
beans planted. I have a vague idea on pollinating pumpkins, but
nothing on
the rest. The runners have already started flowering, the zucchinis
are
popping up buds, but the rest is still growing. Any help would be
very much
appreciated! I can't leave the door open; I already tried, and the
dogs just
dug everything up....don't get me started on what the kids did! So
everything will have to stay shut.





Have you tried flitting from flower to flower with a soft camel hair
paint brush (photo brush?)

Used to work for my old man





Aaah now I have one of those!!! Thanks!!




Regards
Prickles

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PS Lavender is very easy to propagate from cuttings.
Keep it moist and it will grow. Now is a good time, going into winter to
propagate this



Would Lavender do ok in the tropics?




Should do fine, depending on it not getting wet feet. IE need good
drainage, but otherwise theyre reasonable tough.
Theres also different species. As I'm in Melbourne, the weather
can vary, but no problems, and weve had temperatures up to 43 C. at
times.
I grow a few varieties. Look around locally and ask for cuttings.
Real gardeners shouldnt mind. .
Great!! I am thinking of starting a raised bed for my
mediterranean style plants and herbs so that should be where i'll
put it.



They dont like being transplanted unless you can guarantee all their roots
are moved.


Ok. So whack the cuttings straight into the bed they will grow in, then.




Only do it in a shady place where they can develop roots. And they have
to be kept moist,.otherwise no go.
Put them in a small pot first. Water them everyday. I've had great
success near the hot water service overflow, but it will depend on
your water service. Anyway, a daily water will ensure theyre OK (more
often as needed...in hot days)
Also rosemary propagates easy this way. PS put about a dozen or more
togeter in a large pot so you get a better chance ofgetting some to take.