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Hi there Pam, I enquired about Diatomite rock & Aussie Gold, a company in
San Diego. It seemed way too expensive for my cash flow! Speaking of Ramona, has she started up again? I heard they lost everything in the fires? -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply profpam wrote: (Please forgive if this is a duplicate posting. I have a new ISP, and the original posting showed an error). I purchased a bag of what they call "the rocks" from Ramona of the lost (due to fires) Islander Delight. This is similar to Ivan Harrison's Aussie Gold except that it has none other than the diatomite. I have been mixing it with a little fine bark, perlite, and charcoal on top and a little orchid rock on the bottom with "the rocks" to provide good drainage and all. So far I like it. . . . Pam Everything Orchid Management System http://home.earthlink.net/~profpam/page3.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al wrote: There are a lot of local sources for freshwater Diatomite and it is a good media for most orchids, both in a mix and alone. There has to be some mine for it around the great lakes region, anyway. It is light weight, but it *is* a rock, so shipping the stuff, mixed into a brand name concoction from Australia when it can be had from a more local source, always gives me pause. I remember seeing H&R nursery's recipe for their diatomite mix someplace on the web. It might have been an American diatomite source. "in5years" wrote in message news:1102950329.3e4f4d110957ebdf01b4025e83c17b39@t eranews... "Maidenwell Diatomite" "Maidenwell Diatomite" Absorbalite (diatomaceous earth) consists of the skeletal remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as diatoms. These small plants developed an opaline silicious shell like armor for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil shells accumulated on the beds of these fresh water lakes and compacted into lightweight porous rock. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Color- White, cream to yellow Moisture- Approximately 6% Bulk Density- Approximately 0.4 PH- 6.2 to 6.9 Water absorption- From 150% to 170% w/w Oil absorption- From 115% to 125% w/w TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 82.17% Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 6.74% Iron Oxide (FeO3) 3.15% Calcium Oxide (CaO) 0.04% Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.37% Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.60% Sodium Oxide (Na2O) 0.30% Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.04% Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) 0.09% Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.01% Strontium Oxide (SrO) 0.01% Zircon Oxide (ZrO2) 0.03% Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) 0.04% Loss on Ignition L.O.I 5.93% danny Wrote: If we asked H&R about your claims for the diatomite mix do you think they would back you up? I seriously doubt it. Your claims just don't make any sense. You say every orchid you repotted had buds in a month??? You must have a very limited selection of orchids. -danny "in5years" wrote in message news:1102474889.35f9f0ea18280c21dceed46fd58dc5b9@t eranews...- Hi, Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do. Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the orchids to die so they can buy more orchids!" Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to make cash and then conservation. *****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to be interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head say!!!!! Happy growing! Steve danny Wrote:- Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen. The majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because you put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very mixed collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants wouldn't put out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in. -danny "in5years" wrote in message news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...- Hi, This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds within 1 month. I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to go running around or waiting for your different components to your mix to arrive. For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!! WOW !!!! Steve MN, USA francis marion Wrote:- Anyone here heard of, it or used it? Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like the greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread. Any opinions? Thanks, Francis Marion- -- in5years-- -- in5years- -- in5years |
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Hi there Pam, I enquired about Diatomite rock & Aussie Gold, a company in
San Diego. It seemed way too expensive for my cash flow! Speaking of Ramona, has she started up again? I heard they lost everything in the fires? -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply profpam wrote: (Please forgive if this is a duplicate posting. I have a new ISP, and the original posting showed an error). I purchased a bag of what they call "the rocks" from Ramona of the lost (due to fires) Islander Delight. This is similar to Ivan Harrison's Aussie Gold except that it has none other than the diatomite. I have been mixing it with a little fine bark, perlite, and charcoal on top and a little orchid rock on the bottom with "the rocks" to provide good drainage and all. So far I like it. . . . Pam Everything Orchid Management System http://home.earthlink.net/~profpam/page3.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al wrote: There are a lot of local sources for freshwater Diatomite and it is a good media for most orchids, both in a mix and alone. There has to be some mine for it around the great lakes region, anyway. It is light weight, but it *is* a rock, so shipping the stuff, mixed into a brand name concoction from Australia when it can be had from a more local source, always gives me pause. I remember seeing H&R nursery's recipe for their diatomite mix someplace on the web. It might have been an American diatomite source. "in5years" wrote in message news:1102950329.3e4f4d110957ebdf01b4025e83c17b39@t eranews... "Maidenwell Diatomite" "Maidenwell Diatomite" Absorbalite (diatomaceous earth) consists of the skeletal remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as diatoms. These small plants developed an opaline silicious shell like armor for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil shells accumulated on the beds of these fresh water lakes and compacted into lightweight porous rock. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Color- White, cream to yellow Moisture- Approximately 6% Bulk Density- Approximately 0.4 PH- 6.2 to 6.9 Water absorption- From 150% to 170% w/w Oil absorption- From 115% to 125% w/w TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 82.17% Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 6.74% Iron Oxide (FeO3) 3.15% Calcium Oxide (CaO) 0.04% Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.37% Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.60% Sodium Oxide (Na2O) 0.30% Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.04% Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) 0.09% Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.01% Strontium Oxide (SrO) 0.01% Zircon Oxide (ZrO2) 0.03% Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) 0.04% Loss on Ignition L.O.I 5.93% danny Wrote: If we asked H&R about your claims for the diatomite mix do you think they would back you up? I seriously doubt it. Your claims just don't make any sense. You say every orchid you repotted had buds in a month??? You must have a very limited selection of orchids. -danny "in5years" wrote in message news:1102474889.35f9f0ea18280c21dceed46fd58dc5b9@t eranews...- Hi, Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do. Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the orchids to die so they can buy more orchids!" Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to make cash and then conservation. *****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to be interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head say!!!!! Happy growing! Steve danny Wrote:- Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen. The majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because you put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very mixed collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants wouldn't put out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in. -danny "in5years" wrote in message news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...- Hi, This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds within 1 month. I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to go running around or waiting for your different components to your mix to arrive. For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!! WOW !!!! Steve MN, USA francis marion Wrote:- Anyone here heard of, it or used it? Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like the greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread. Any opinions? Thanks, Francis Marion- -- in5years-- -- in5years- -- in5years |
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Hi there Pam, I enquired about Diatomite rock & Aussie Gold, a company in
San Diego. It seemed way too expensive for my cash flow! Speaking of Ramona, has she started up again? I heard they lost everything in the fires? -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply profpam wrote: (Please forgive if this is a duplicate posting. I have a new ISP, and the original posting showed an error). I purchased a bag of what they call "the rocks" from Ramona of the lost (due to fires) Islander Delight. This is similar to Ivan Harrison's Aussie Gold except that it has none other than the diatomite. I have been mixing it with a little fine bark, perlite, and charcoal on top and a little orchid rock on the bottom with "the rocks" to provide good drainage and all. So far I like it. . . . Pam Everything Orchid Management System http://home.earthlink.net/~profpam/page3.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al wrote: There are a lot of local sources for freshwater Diatomite and it is a good media for most orchids, both in a mix and alone. There has to be some mine for it around the great lakes region, anyway. It is light weight, but it *is* a rock, so shipping the stuff, mixed into a brand name concoction from Australia when it can be had from a more local source, always gives me pause. I remember seeing H&R nursery's recipe for their diatomite mix someplace on the web. It might have been an American diatomite source. "in5years" wrote in message news:1102950329.3e4f4d110957ebdf01b4025e83c17b39@t eranews... "Maidenwell Diatomite" "Maidenwell Diatomite" Absorbalite (diatomaceous earth) consists of the skeletal remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as diatoms. These small plants developed an opaline silicious shell like armor for protection, upon the death of these plants the fossil shells accumulated on the beds of these fresh water lakes and compacted into lightweight porous rock. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Color- White, cream to yellow Moisture- Approximately 6% Bulk Density- Approximately 0.4 PH- 6.2 to 6.9 Water absorption- From 150% to 170% w/w Oil absorption- From 115% to 125% w/w TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) 82.17% Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) 6.74% Iron Oxide (FeO3) 3.15% Calcium Oxide (CaO) 0.04% Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.37% Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.60% Sodium Oxide (Na2O) 0.30% Potassium Oxide (K2O) 0.04% Phosphate Oxide (P2O5) 0.09% Manganese Oxide (MnO) 0.01% Strontium Oxide (SrO) 0.01% Zircon Oxide (ZrO2) 0.03% Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) 0.04% Loss on Ignition L.O.I 5.93% danny Wrote: If we asked H&R about your claims for the diatomite mix do you think they would back you up? I seriously doubt it. Your claims just don't make any sense. You say every orchid you repotted had buds in a month??? You must have a very limited selection of orchids. -danny "in5years" wrote in message news:1102474889.35f9f0ea18280c21dceed46fd58dc5b9@t eranews...- Hi, Just ask a few well known nurseries such as H&R Nurseries out of Hawaii. They use Diatomite with their orchids. Many nurseries do. Just think that a nursery in San Diego was quoted as saying, " Why should my customers make their orchids live longer. I want the orchids to die so they can buy more orchids!" Think about it.......most nurseries out in the world are out to make cash and then conservation. *****All I can say is do your own research on anything you care to be interested in. The internet has all of the resources! Don't believe what other people say..........Trust what your gut and head say!!!!! Happy growing! Steve danny Wrote:- Claims like this obviously come from inexperienced growers or salesmen. The majority of orchids won't put out new growth within two weeks because you put it into the newest "wonder mix". If I repotted my entire very mixed collection of orchids at any particular time, 90% of the plants wouldn't put out new growth in two weeks regardless of what I potted them in. -danny "in5years" wrote in message news:1102402915.12f5a2e3db31bac798fe4c7d40dac43e@t eranews...- Hi, This new mix works like a charm!!!! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! All of my orchids that I've repotted have new shoots within 2 weeks and buds within 1 month. I'm so convinced.....I became a dealer for Aussie Gold! What's great about this mix is that it is already made for you. There's no need to go running around or waiting for your different components to your mix to arrive. For those who wait, you'll not win any ribbons at the orchid shows!!! WOW !!!! Steve MN, USA francis marion Wrote:- Anyone here heard of, it or used it? Their web page http://www.aussie-gold.com/ sure makes it sound like the greatest thing to happen to orchids since sliced bread. Any opinions? Thanks, Francis Marion- -- in5years-- -- in5years- -- in5years |
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Hi Wendy,
Ramona spoke at our society meeting a couple of months ago, and she provided insight on Fire Insurance, FEMA, etc. She still has not rebuilt and is renting (I believe) in Claremont. She mentioned that out of all the victims FEMA only pays-off government structures (city buildings, etc.--or at least that is what I believe she said). Nevertheless, the question is about Aussie Gold, and Ivan Harrison spoke at our society meeting in November (a wonderful speaker--very enjoyable). I purchased a bunch of raffle tickets hoping to win some of the Aussie Gold (I wanted to analyze the mixture. No, I am not very lucky; so I didn't win anything). Anyway, I did purchase "the rocks" when Ramona spoke a few months prior at the meeting, and I now use a mix of orchid rock, "the rocks", charcoal, perlite, and a little fine bark. With all the rain and snow (unusual for Calimesa), I have buckets of rain water to use in the greenhouse as well as a barrel of snow melt from the roof (two days before the snow melted) for the carnivorous plants. So, I am boring you folks out there -- apologies. Nevertheless, hope I have answered the question. .. . . Pam Everything Orchid Management System http://home.earthlink.net/~profpam/page3.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- wendy7 wrote: Hi there Pam, I enquired about Diatomite rock & Aussie Gold, a company in San Diego. It seemed way too expensive for my cash flow! Speaking of Ramona, has she started up again? I heard they lost everything in the fires? wendy7 wrote: Hi there Pam, I enquired about Diatomite rock & Aussie Gold, a company in San Diego. It seemed way too expensive for my cash flow! Speaking of Ramona, has she started up again? I heard they lost everything in the fires? |
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Those chains are starting to get a little tight, aren’t they? Do you find yourself looking around constantly for a key to unlock them? Wishing you could fling off the burden of answering to someone else each day and just do your own thing … build your own business and create the wealth you know is out there? Think about the possibilities and envision yourself managing your own hours, earning the income you want and deserve – whether it’s just supplemental money or a whole new opportunity that puts you in total control of your finances.
Agel is that key. It’s the answer to that itch you’ve been scratching since you first started earning a paycheck. You’ve always known there was something better out there, but finding it has been another story. And now you’ve been introduced to Agel – a company with a game plan, the financial backing, and the products that can propel you into a life, and a lifestyle, like you want. Agel is a product category creator. An innovator when it comes to a win-win pay-out system. Visionaries who know if you give people a solid business opportunity backed with products that blow the socks off the competitors, amazing things will happen. Gelceuticals, what an idea. Finally, supplements that are easy to take, easy to keep handy, are absorbed quickly, and believe it or not, taste great. These power-packed nutrients energize you, help you stay fit, and fight free radical damage. Just rip and sip yourself to better health. How sweet is that? Maybe it’s time you powered up with Agel. Try the products. Look over the revolutionary seven-ways-to-earn compensation plan. Discover what all the buzz is about. Come on … the clock is ticking on this opportunity. What are you waiting for? Are you ready for this? Call 620-294-1909 and listen intently. If you are TRULY serious about taking control of YOUR life and creating YOUR success; call me ASAP!! Success is a Team effort. Success is created! Steve Fillmore 612-205-9814 www.AGEL2GO.com |
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Aussie Gold Orchid Mix ?
Steve,
I have tried Aussie Gold. The stuff plays hell with your hands if you have psoriasis... and I mean wicked hell. Plus this mix is "spent" after 4 months in the pot outside in Florida. If you like repotting 3 times a year then Aussie Gold could be OK for you. As far as your Agel crap, I wouldn't use it on my orchids if you paid me. So **** off out of this newsgroup that is about orchids... not quick rich scams. Mick ==================== "in5years" wrote in message ... Those chains are starting to get a little tight, aren't they? Do you find yourself looking around constantly for a key to unlock them? Wishing you could fling off the burden of answering to someone else each day and just do your own thing . build your own business and create the wealth you know is out there? Think about the possibilities and envision yourself managing your own hours, earning the income you want and deserve - whether it's just supplemental money or a whole new opportunity that puts you in total control of your finances. Agel is that key. It's the answer to that itch you've been scratching since you first started earning a paycheck. You've always known there was something better out there, but finding it has been another story. And now you've been introduced to Agel - a company with a game plan, the financial backing, and the products that can propel you into a life, and a lifestyle, like you want. Agel is a product category creator. An innovator when it comes to a win-win pay-out system. Visionaries who know if you give people a solid business opportunity backed with products that blow the socks off the competitors, amazing things will happen. Gelceuticals, what an idea. Finally, supplements that are easy to take, easy to keep handy, are absorbed quickly, and believe it or not, taste great. These power-packed nutrients energize you, help you stay fit, and fight free radical damage. Just rip and sip yourself to better health. How sweet is that? Maybe it's time you powered up with Agel. Try the products. Look over the revolutionary seven-ways-to-earn compensation plan. Discover what all the buzz is about. Come on . the clock is ticking on this opportunity. What are you waiting for? Are you ready for this? Call 620-294-1909 and listen intently. If you are TRULY serious about taking control of YOUR life and creating YOUR success; call me ASAP!! Success is a Team effort. Success is created! Steve Fillmore 612-205-9814 www.AGEL2GO.com -- in5years |
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Aussie Gold Orchid Mix ?
I would recommend thoroughly investigating Agel before labeling it.
I'll be home tending to my Orchids (and my remaining garden) full time next year thanks to Agel. Peace. J.D. |
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Aussie Gold Orchid Mix ?
I have used a similar Aussie product and would highly recommend using
less bark and filler and more orchid rock in the mix as it tends to spare on the break-down and the need to constantly repot. .. . . Pam Everything Orchid Management System http://home.earthlink.net/~profpam/page3.html ---------------------------------------------- wrote: I would recommend thoroughly investigating Agel before labeling it. I'll be home tending to my Orchids (and my remaining garden) full time next year thanks to Agel. Peace. J.D. |
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Aussie Gold Orchid Mix ?
Pam,
I am giving Aussie a second chance. I have added to the Aussie bag mix more of the diatomic rock and Aliflor. I am thinking that for Florida this might be the better mix especially for my Phals. Mick ========================= "profpam" wrote in message k.net... I have used a similar Aussie product and would highly recommend using less bark and filler and more orchid rock in the mix as it tends to spare on the break-down and the need to constantly repot. . . . Pam Everything Orchid Management System http://home.earthlink.net/~profpam/page3.html ---------------------------------------------- wrote: I would recommend thoroughly investigating Agel before labeling it. I'll be home tending to my Orchids (and my remaining garden) full time next year thanks to Agel. Peace. J.D. |
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