Leaving my garden...

Mrs. Colleen · 06-15-2011, 9:44am

What is the best way to keep plants alive while we are gone for three weeks? These are all potted (the ones in the ground have sprinklers) and can easily be moved so they are not in the direct sun if you all think that would be better.

Our roommate will be around while we are gone but he is already taking care of a lot for us so if there is another way I would rather not have him worry about them.

Montehall · 06-15-2011, 9:46am

plant them before you leave. dig them out when you get back.

Cybercowboy · 06-15-2011, 9:46am

Having the ROOMMATE see if they need water a few times a week is asking too much? Will said ROOMMATE be eating any of the results of said garden?

DJ_Critterus · 06-15-2011, 9:47am

Place them in the garden behind the ones in the ground if they are tall enough to block direct sunlight if that's a bad thing.

Mrs. Colleen · 06-15-2011, 9:50am

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Originally Posted by Montehall

plant them before you leave. dig them out when you get back.

I did not think about that...thanks.

I don't have a ton of room but this might work.

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Originally Posted by Cybercowboy

Having the ROOMMATE see if they need water a few times a week is asking too much? Will said ROOMMATE be eating any of the results of said garden?

He is a super nice guy and I know he will do it if I ask...I am just feeling like we are already asking him to take care of other things so if there was another option I would take it.

VatorMan · 06-15-2011, 9:51am

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

I did not think about that...thanks.

I don't have a ton of room but this might work.

He is a super nice guy and I know he will do it if I ask...I am just feeling like we are already asking him to take care of other things so if there was another option I would take it.

Yea, no water means dead. What about one of those automatic water bulbs?

Cybercowboy · 06-15-2011, 9:51am

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

He is a super nice guy and I know he will do it if I ask...I am just feeling like we are already asking him to take care of other things so if there was another option I would take it.

I would just try to organize the best you can so they can take care of themselves and ask him to keep an eye on them because you can't be sure that they will be OK left entirely alone for three weeks without some sort of manual watering. Make sure there is a watering can that is easily refilled handy, or a hose with sprinkler wand.

Mrs. Colleen · 06-15-2011, 9:51am

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Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

Place them in the garden behind the ones in the ground if they are tall enough to block direct sunlight if that's a bad thing.

I was thinking about just moving the pots out to where the other ones are (by the sprinklers) but I still have a few that I would rather not leave. The planted garden is out front so anyone could just take them. For the most part I am not worried but I have some really expensive pots (my friend's husband's store imports pots from Italy) that I don't want to chance getting stolen.

Mrs. Colleen · 06-15-2011, 9:52am

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Originally Posted by VatorMan

Yea, no water means dead. What about one of those automatic water bulbs?

I was thinking about that. Anyone have any experience with them...how long they stay full of water?

I guess I could buy some now and test them well before we leave...

VatorMan · 06-15-2011, 9:54am

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

I was thinking about that. Anyone have any experience with them...how long they stay full of water?

I guess I could buy some now and test them well before we leave...

According to this-2 weeks

Aqua Globes Plant Watering Bulbs - Automatic Watering System

DJ_Critterus · 06-15-2011, 9:54am

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

I was thinking about just moving the pots out to where the other ones are (by the sprinklers) but I still have a few that I would rather not leave. The planted garden is out front so anyone could just take them. For the most part I am not worried but I have some really expensive pots (my friend's husband's store imports pots from Italy) that I don't want to chance getting stolen.

Can y ou place them in a window sill that gets sunlight? How big are these things and how many do you have.

Plus, being in Cali, I'd worry more about expensive pot getting stolen before somebody steals expensive pots

...Whitepower... · 06-15-2011, 9:55am

Married with a roommate...

That has to blow.

Mrs. Colleen · 06-15-2011, 10:07am

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Originally Posted by VatorMan

According to this-2 weeks

Aqua Globes Plant Watering Bulbs - Automatic Watering System

Maybe I will try those and then he just has to fill them once...for the few I don't want to leave out front. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

Can y ou place them in a window sill that gets sunlight? How big are these things and how many do you have.

Plus, being in Cali, I'd worry more about expensive pot getting stolen before somebody steals expensive pots

I have a lot of pots.

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Originally Posted by ...Whitepower...

Married with a roommate...

That has to blow.

Over $750 a month goes straight into our buying a home fund instead of to the owner of our condo - it is worth it to us. You do what you have to do to get what you want.

...Whitepower... · 06-15-2011, 10:12am

I hear you and commend youfor what you are trying to achieve, but im sure it sucks.

How soon before you are in a position to buy?

Olustee bus · 06-15-2011, 1:21pm

Here is what you do. get this stuff. You will need a timer, a quarter inch tubing fitting for a hose bib and 1/4 inch tubing and misters. I use a timer that I found in the hose section of home depot or lowes. about 30 bucks.

Not only is it great when you are gone but also when you are at home. I have a system in Alabama for my herb garden and a system in Florida for my potted lemon trees.

Works great.

Mister Landscaper Drip Irrigation. Kits to get Started

fartleker · 06-15-2011, 5:49pm

I have a crap ton of those Aqua Globe things that I bought off of Woot (and then got more in a bag of crap). Let me know if you want some. My wife would be happy if I got rid of a bunch.

Mrs. Colleen · 06-15-2011, 6:27pm

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Originally Posted by ...Whitepower...

I hear you and commend youfor what you are trying to achieve, but im sure it sucks.

How soon before you are in a position to buy?

Our current roommate (who has been here for about 2 years now) is the perfect situation. He is either gone or in his room. He does come down to cook his dinner but other than that we don't really see him.

When we buy a house it will depend all on what the prices do. Mark follows housing blogs and news very closely and his estimate is 3 years...maybe up to 5.

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Originally Posted by Olustee bus

Here is what you do. get this stuff. You will need a timer, a quarter inch tubing fitting for a hose bib and 1/4 inch tubing and misters. I use a timer that I found in the hose section of home depot or lowes. about 30 bucks.

Not only is it great when you are gone but also when you are at home. I have a system in Alabama for my herb garden and a system in Florida for my potted lemon trees.

Works great.

Mister Landscaper Drip Irrigation. Kits to get Started

Thank you so much! I will be looking into this for sure.

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Originally Posted by fartleker

I have a crap ton of those Aqua Globe things that I bought off of Woot (and then got more in a bag of crap). Let me know if you want some. My wife would be happy if I got rid of a bunch.

Oooooohhhhh! How much do you want for a few?

63C2splitter · 06-15-2011, 6:52pm

We use the Aqua globes for the plants at our lake house. I wouldn't trust them for more than a week. Our neighbors refill them if we don't make it up for some reason.

fartleker · 06-16-2011, 11:31am

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Colleen

Oooooohhhhh! How much do you want for a few?

If anything, just a few bucks for shipping. Would just like them out of the house! Will look tonight or tomorrow to see how many we have.

onedef92 · 06-16-2011, 11:36am

Put a soaker hose between them and let the good times roll.

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