Gardening, Home and Nature Thread, Nov 29

This is a miniature Phalaenopsis, pretty undemanding! Found it in a grocery store plant department last year, in bloom. It bloomed again this month, with more blooms than before. It hadn't been tagged with a species name but after an image search this time I'm pretty sure it's Phal. Sogo Vivien. I keep it in an east window along with other plants, and a grow light hanging above them all.

I got curious and looked up SOGO. Turns out they're "SOGO Orchids CO., Ltd. is a leading global company specializing in Phalaenopsis breeding and young plant production based in Taiwan." There are a LOT of SOGO orchids for sale on the web!

Lirio100

Bet there are several "non-gardening" members of The Horde who could garden on a windowsill. Thanks for the great information.

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Couldn’t resist on Friday buying these tulips for Mrs. BD.

Regards from Jerusalem,

Biden’s Dog

Just lovely!

Edible Gardening/Putting Things By

Last week, we had a special feature on hazelnuts from a commercial grower in The Horde.

A regular contributor to the Gardening Thread,

our hazelnut tree bore fruit! We've had it for a few years, and it has flowered, but never made any nuts. While walking the yard recently, we saw one little nut cluster on the ground under it!

And, a hedge apple photo because I saw it.

Grimmy/Moron Analyst/Intrepid Liaison/Admiral Ackbar

Some things we learned last week might help increase his yield. The details about pollination were remarkable.

From By-Tor:

Pecan tarts, one of my contributions today.
Easy to make if you have a mini-muffin tin and a tart shell press.
Here's the recipe I used but there are many out there, all about the same.

I would like to try them for Christmas with chopped, toasted hazelnuts.

Gardens of The Horde

The Camellia bushes have suddenly started blooming in my neighborhood. I love the unexpected pop of bright color when all the other flowers are gone or are fading fast. I associate Camellias with southeastern states, but I'm wondering if they grow elsewhere.

The Pilot

How fun to have those flowers this time of year!

At the bottom of this hill I found some Witch Hazel blooming down by the creek last weekend.

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How to grow and care for Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is a hardy shrub or small tree that produces eye-catching, fragrant yellow blooms in the wintery landscape. Native to North America, it grows best in mild climates, in full sun, and in moist, slightly acidic, well-draining soil. Witch hazel is also beloved for its tendency to attract pollinators and songbirds and for its deer-resistance.

Be sure to check out the hazelnut/filbert catkin photos from last week's thread (link at the end of this post) to see why witchhazel and hazelnuts may both have "hazel" in their names.

They kind of look like these slime molds (probably "insect egg slime mold) submitted by Aimee at Everything Backyard Chicken, too. At least in color.

Found in a backyard chicken run. It won't hurt you.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

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Week in Review

What has changed since last week's thread? Gardening, Home and Nature Thread, Nov. 22

Any thoughts or questions?

I closed the comments on that post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway