Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
Old 08-05-2007, 02:36 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Jul 2006
Posts: 138
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

Any idea how early/where I can get some WH in Toronto? I didn't keep any
indoors this year, so I fear the dreaded string Algae if I don't get some
coverage soon.

  #2   Report Post  
Old 08-05-2007, 06:23 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Dec 2006
Posts: 880
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

Hi Bill,

I wish I could send them across the broder. We could fix you up in a
hurry! Good luck.

Jim

  #3   Report Post  
Old 08-05-2007, 04:03 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Mar 2007
Posts: 38
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

Bill Stock wrote:
Any idea how early/where I can get some WH in Toronto? I didn't keep any
indoors this year, so I fear the dreaded string Algae if I don't get some
coverage soon.

I bought mine from Ebay !!!

Too expensive to get them locally and I am not sure if these can be
shipped across the border but if you do a search some will send them across.

I buy all my pond plants on Ebay. These garden places must think we are
millionares the way they charge for pond plants. Some charge $50 for
tiny hardy water lilies.

  #4   Report Post  
Old 09-05-2007, 02:10 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Jul 2006
Posts: 138
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?


"©anadian Ponder" " wrote in message
.com...
Bill Stock wrote:
Any idea how early/where I can get some WH in Toronto? I didn't keep any
indoors this year, so I fear the dreaded string Algae if I don't get some
coverage soon.

I bought mine from Ebay !!!

Too expensive to get them locally and I am not sure if these can be
shipped across the border but if you do a search some will send them
across.

I buy all my pond plants on Ebay. These garden places must think we are
millionares the way they charge for pond plants. Some charge $50 for tiny
hardy water lilies.


Yeah, they're about $6 a plant in early spring and I probably need 30 if I
want to keep the String Algae at bay.

  #5   Report Post  
Old 09-05-2007, 05:44 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Dec 2006
Posts: 880
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

If we can find out if it is legal, I could send you a bunch of
hyacinth. I have done so in the US.

Jim



  #6   Report Post  
Old 09-05-2007, 03:50 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,004
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

my friend, The Pond Lady sells water plants wholesale. She sells
potted hardies in bloom/ready to bloom size for around 25 retail. But
she does get some NEW named varieties that "collectors" want and each
one of those costs her more. Bare root water lilies are easy to get
going. Lotus is more difficult. Ingrid

On Tue, 8 May 2007 08:03:16 CST, ©anadian Ponder "
wrote:
I buy all my pond plants on Ebay. These garden places must think we are
millionares the way they charge for pond plants. Some charge $50 for
tiny hardy water lilies.


  #7   Report Post  
Old 09-05-2007, 03:50 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,004
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

WH is not the best plant for veggie filters. they are too horizontal
require too much space and if the roots are nibbled just dont remove
that much. tall plants put on a lot of upward growth with what they
drag out of the water. Ingrid

On Tue, 8 May 2007 21:44:46 CST, Phyllis and Jim
wrote:

If we can find out if it is legal, I could send you a bunch of
hyacinth. I have done so in the US.

Jim


  #8   Report Post  
Old 09-05-2007, 04:59 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Jul 2006
Posts: 353
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

Phyllis and Jim wrote:

If we can find out if it is legal, I could send you a bunch of
hyacinth. I have done so in the US.


Not. It's generally not legal to send live plants between Canada and the US
whether or not they're considered an invasive species.
--
derek
- Unless otherwise noted, I speak for myself, not rec.ponds.moderated
moderators.

  #9   Report Post  
Old 09-05-2007, 07:35 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Dec 2006
Posts: 880
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

Ingrid,

What would you recommend for veggie filters?

Our WH grows 12" root systems and 18" tops. Takes a lot of
nutrients! Our water celery also has dense roots and big tops, but
the roots are more of a MASS than those of the wh and thus have less
flow-through filter effect. I am very interested in your preferences.

Jim

  #10   Report Post  
Old 10-05-2007, 02:03 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Apr 2007
Posts: 111
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?


"©anadian Ponder" " wrote in message
.com...
I buy all my pond plants on Ebay. These garden places must think we are
millionares the way they charge for pond plants. Some charge $50 for tiny
hardy water lilies.

==========================
Do you have access to a Wal*Mart store? They sell pond plants for less than
$6 each, sometimes less than $5 each. I picked up more than a few there
over the past few years and all have thrived including water lilies. They
sell the red, pink, white and one time the mini changables.... all for under
$6.00.

--

RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
ISP: Hughes.net
~~~~ }((((* ~~~ }{{{{(ö



  #11   Report Post  
Old 10-05-2007, 04:04 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Mar 2007
Posts: 322
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

In article ,
"Reel McKoi" wrote:

"©anadian Ponder" " wrote in message
.com...
I buy all my pond plants on Ebay. These garden places must think we are
millionares the way they charge for pond plants. Some charge $50 for tiny
hardy water lilies.

==========================
Do you have access to a Wal*Mart store? They sell pond plants for less than
$6 each, sometimes less than $5 each. I picked up more than a few there
over the past few years and all have thrived including water lilies. They
sell the red, pink, white and one time the mini changables.... all for under
$6.00.


$1.99 per clump (hefty clumps) at the local nursery (Green Thumb) here
in Ventura, CA. Picked up some fertilizer spikes, more hyacinth and some
more parrot feather yesterday.

--
To reply by email, remove the word "space"

  #12   Report Post  
Old 11-05-2007, 04:01 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Mar 2007
Posts: 38
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

Kurt wrote:
In article ,
"Reel McKoi" wrote:

"©anadian Ponder" " wrote in message
.com...
I buy all my pond plants on Ebay. These garden places must think we are
millionares the way they charge for pond plants. Some charge $50 for tiny
hardy water lilies.

==========================
Do you have access to a Wal*Mart store? They sell pond plants for less than
$6 each, sometimes less than $5 each. I picked up more than a few there
over the past few years and all have thrived including water lilies. They
sell the red, pink, white and one time the mini changables.... all for under
$6.00.


$1.99 per clump (hefty clumps) at the local nursery (Green Thumb) here
in Ventura, CA. Picked up some fertilizer spikes, more hyacinth and some
more parrot feather yesterday.


ENJOY !!!

Here in Canada retailers think ponds are for the rich and they "jack up
" the prices. Even Walmart sells their lilies for over $20.00.

  #13   Report Post  
Old 11-05-2007, 04:56 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Dec 2006
Posts: 880
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

With those prices, ponds will be for the rich!

Phyllis

  #14   Report Post  
Old 11-05-2007, 05:21 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,004
Default Source for early Hyacinths in Toronto?

I have fast flow, I prefer cyperus and water celery for open root (not
potted). INgrid

On Wed, 9 May 2007 11:35:36 CST, Phyllis and Jim
wrote:

Ingrid,

What would you recommend for veggie filters?

Our WH grows 12" root systems and 18" tops. Takes a lot of
nutrients! Our water celery also has dense roots and big tops, but
the roots are more of a MASS than those of the wh and thus have less
flow-through filter effect. I am very interested in your preferences.

Jim


Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Too early , wayyyyy too early Terry Coombs Edible Gardening 3 25-02-2017 02:14 PM
Timperley Early - very early Jonathan Culver United Kingdom 8 25-02-2004 12:45 AM
Timperley Early - very early Jonathan Culver United Kingdom 0 24-02-2004 01:58 AM
Timperley Early - very early Jonathan Culver United Kingdom 0 24-02-2004 12:58 AM
Timperley Early - very early Jonathan Culver United Kingdom 0 24-02-2004 12:42 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:18 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 GardenBanter.co.uk.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about Gardening"

 

Copyright © 2017