Hallson Gardens

I just realized the plant is a hibiscus, not a hosta. Duh, what was I thinking??

Grunt, will provado take care of the flies you mention?

That would all make sense. The leaves on the affected parts of the plants do feel somewhat sticky. I will try the sparying. Yes it is a tropical hibiscus. Thanks!

I have a tropical hosta that I am overwintering in my basement. I have noticed recently that it is getting sick. I am seeing black stuff, possibly a fungus, all over stems and flowers. I also noticed a lady bug. Here are some pics. Any help would be appreciated. Leaves are a little sticky too.

Goose, what does DH mean?

I can't believe it!! I planted some lemon basil seed and put it in my growing station and they are starting to germinate. I am starting to see some buds! This is the first time I have tried growing something from seed inside. Hope they turn out ok!

Do you think finely mulched leaves will compact over the winter? I have LOTS of those!

Is that in your yard?

I am already reading up on collecting seeds and making my own plants. I hope this won't turn into something that I lose interest in.

Jaydee, I can put another set of lights on the bottom and have another shelf. I do have cats so I would have to do something to keep them from have salad for breakfast!!

Thanks for all the feedback. These were actually shelves that I had built. Didn't need them as shelves anymore so I enclosed with some luann and put some plastic that I can lift up in front to hold in some heat. I can lower the lights all the way down if I want. I do like the idea about doing some s...

Well, I finally got my growing station built!! Got a flourescent fixture and some full spectrum bulbs. Here are some pics of my setup. If anyone has any suggestions to improve it, let me know.

If I had a moisture meter to stick in the soil, what kind of reading should I have to prevent the soil from becoming too moist? (Don't have a meter yet but may buy one)

I want to try doing this with geraniums, too. The soil right now is bone dry but I am still getting some blooms. Should I water it slightly to keep the soil moist? Do I need to put them under grow lights? I plan on building a mini growing area in my basement with some flourescent lights with full sp...

Well, I found two more petunias coming up that I did not plant! Can dig them up and overwinter them or use cuttings and start new plants?

I talked to someone at a local garden center and they already had the bags for spreading put away. I think you may be able to still get the powder but I think it is too late in the season to apply. You should be able to apply in early spring though.

Well, I looked out the window this morning and looks like we might have had our first heavy frost. I will have to check the plants. Time to get out the yard waste dumpster!

Check out this link. I think it will give you some answers. There is a FAQ section that answers common questions.
http://www.milkyspore.com/milkyspore.htm

Check out this link and I think you will understand much better!
http://www.oldfashionedliving.com/tomato2.html

Thanks, Chris. I got more emoticons to work. Just had to disable the popup blocker. And John, now I see the edit button. Thanks!!