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Comment on Help! My Prize Irises are being Decapitated by Birds. by Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:47:35 +0000

Hi Dana
I have still not solved the problem. I have all kinds of irises and the ones that the birds like the most are the prize hybrid ones. The ordinary purple ones seem to survive mostly. The only thing that I have resorted to is to pick them while they are still in the bud so that they can open up in the vase. But you have to make sure to pick them before the birds have attacked the back of the buds..
I have also tried plastic bags but that wasn’t successful. If I find the answer I’ll certainly post the details. Good luck!

Comment on Help! My Prize Irises are being Decapitated by Birds. by Dana

Dana — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:01:50 +0000

Yes, please help. I have the same problem!!!I have also tried putting foil around the budds and hanging cd’s, but no success. These birds are determined to bite the heads off!! I am thinking of putting a net over the irises.

Comment on How can I Protect my Irises from Birds? by Dana

Dana — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:17:58 +0000

I have the exact same problem!!!! I also tried the tinfoil and failed. Please let me know if you come up with something that works. In the meantime I am cutting the budds of and letting them open in a vase in the house. That is the only way right now that I can enjoy my irises!

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Comment on Why Fat Birds spurn my Bearded Irises by Sandra

Sandra — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:10:18 +0000

I agree, Carabini. And the hybrid varieties are stunning in both size and colour. Even when they are out of flower, the leaves are decorative. I am growing my collection.

Comment on Why Fat Birds spurn my Bearded Irises by Carabini

Carabini — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:09:16 +0000

Iris is an easily propagated perennial that comes in a rainbow of colours..Irises are among the easiest of perennials to grow and they give an abundance of beauty with minimum care. From the stately bearded iris down to tiny plants that grow from bulbs the iris provides a delicate beauty throughout the year.

Comment on Cucumbers by the Dozen from your Own Garden by Pickled Cucumbers – My Easiest Quickest and Best Recipe

Pickled Cucumbers – My Easiest Quickest and Best Recipe — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:46:31 +0000

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Comment on How to care for your Amaryllis Plants by Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:03:36 +0000

Hi Lauretta,
You are quite right about keeping your amaryllis in the sun and watered. Be careful though, not to over-water them as the bulbs could rot. About the leaves; I don’t cut the leaves of my amaryllis bulbs as these are supposed to feed the bulbs. Anyway you have 5 green leaves so that should be ok. They will go dormant after flowering and then you should just keep them until you see most of the leaves falling off.
At the moment, mine are going into dormancy and they look rather messy but I still don’t cut them. You can reduce the watering. You can keep them in the same pot for a couple of years. But if you prefer you can take the bulbs out in winter and keep them in a dark dry place. In spring when you see the leaves starting to emerge from the bulb you can pot it and move it to a light and sunny spot.
I hope that helps.
Best wishes,
Sandra