Tika’sGarden of Earthly Delights

[Canuck147]

Real nice Tika. Nice clean rooms and everything in place, well that's how it looks anyways.
Can't decide. Omelette, frittata or a collapsed quiche. I'd say a great looking omelette.

[Tika]

Lol...Grow Is clean OCD .Count on it. I have to clean my studio before I Paint,.
Husband makes a fruit platter every year for us with omelette....I don't eat brunch or breakfast but do on new year's since he makes it.. yea I know off topic....But! He said anyone you want to invite?....Whatcha doing next new year day huummmm?

[oldjarhead100]

you might get a big surprise next year Tika . I think we should have a forum get together any good campgrounds around you that have hotels close to them (for the non campers ) actually I wouldn't say my RV is camping . I wish I had some of your OCD just to get house clean, seems like house cleaning is at the bottom of important to do list lol that fruit platter looks amazing makes my mouth water

[Tika]

Oh Yes! Montana de Oro, Morro Bay State Park,Backbay Inn ...Lotta options!😛🤪🤗😛💋

[oldjarhead100]

cool beans will check them out

[Tika]

WELL....This week has been one of decision making in the garden.
The veg area is just chugging along fine. Topped each plant once...& will continue to top twice more. Still saving 3 extras just incase in the little pots.
Moved the wagonettes into the flower tent and grew a raging case of Thrips. Their bud structure wasn't pleasing me and figured they would have to be in there til I don't know when but coupled with Thrips and potentially ruining my veg I took all 4 down yesterday like I had a case of STDs. Saved top buds (trimmed and cut- no branch hanging) into trays and they are now isolated . The vacuum and cleaning / spraying tent down / cleaning. Harvest area was a pain but done. I simply don't "give good bug"- creaps me out. A lesson well learned for me and my situation...What grows outside STAYS outside and get a grip on my greed and gusto.

Green75 . HAPPIER NOTE: my good buddy contacted me saying he had been asked to be a test grower for Honeysticks - a new company in Oregon https://instagram.com/p/BZADN0TD1vI/ . On Instagram they are the_honeysticks. Not doing photoperiod right now Greenie offered me up as a ( an ancient by one year) recommendation . We made contact ( like that they were right on it) and I have decided to accept. I like new companies, like some unusual and limited productions with a focus on quality. Looking forward to this experience.
Decisions =Change
Thanks Greenie🤗

And last note my cymbidiums are lovingggggg my left over nutrients.
One more last note:
A friend and I were discussing my plants yesterday and we both ( he is my tester here) concurred that Jock horror by Nirvana is at the top for a fine sativa. I have grown her now (am) 5 times and she never disappoint ts me.

Happy Friday and a warm bug all the way around.

[Sonnyhad]

Awesome Tika!!! on the honeysticks!!

[Tika]

Thanks Sonnyhad! This will be interesting. Will post details in a bit😊

[IslandColas]

Awesome veg setup! Giving me ideas!

[Paracelsus]

Tika your orchids are beautiful, you certainly have the magic touch.

[Tika]

James Hillman quotes Paracelsus I'm sure you know...
Love it
Love it
The art of alchemy..Science ..Observation and living.
Bravo

[Paracelsus]

I didn't know Tika, but it was through Carl Jung and spending time in the Jung Institute's library that I learned of Paracelsus. He is considered a Saint by the Gnostics. This is the shingle that Jung hung in his office "Avocatus Atque Non-Avocatus Deus Aderit" ("whether or not he is called, God will be present”).

[Paracelsus]

LOL Jung hung LOL

[Canuck147]

Wow - test grower - that's cool. Me, I'm just a tester. Do you use any foliar spray? New spray on the market 'Foliar Essence' use the spray once early and then a second time later - says it will even keep pests away.

[Tika]

I tend to avoid it at all costs but have in past used theMonterey spray. I seem to accept the sprays outside and resist inside
Had the option and didn't take it. What I saved will be fine for kief for cookies and gummys😊
Good bud Sommeliers are hard to come by....
You are in Canada right?

[Canuck147]

Yes in Canada. Outside of Vancouver, 3 miles north of the US/Canada border.

[Tika]

Hmmmmmmm

[Vapo69]

Well done Tika , I hope Honeysticks are aware of not only the top grower, but also top person that they have joining their team

[kingfish]

Tika, I'm not surprised at all. I knew this was in your stars.

[Tika]

Vapo69Canuck147kingfish Paracelsus Green75 Thank you four kind words and support. My well massaged ego and enthusiasm got a bit of a pin prick with the realization I will be getting regular seeds not fems. I have done regular before (swore never again) but! I will🙃 I can certainly sex by the appearance of the pre-flower pistil- my personal choice from other methods even before finding a male ball. My issue is not all individual plants (regardless of strain , genotype etc) ...Declare themselves at the same time ( male or female) and although supposedly males frow taller, leaner, faster my experience was having to service them til they did. When I got 8 true females I pulled them and whacked all the others even tho there might have been a late female that didn't offer up her pistils yet and could have been a more superior plant than the one kept. That said...How many seeds to get to get my capacity of females- no answer to that. Nor do I want to force sex by early light change and change back to veg nor do I wish to clone. With fems I always germ extra anyway (15 seeds to get 8 strongest). SO: this will indeed be Interesting not only in sexing but dealing with new / unknown strains.
Thanks for listening to my inner racket🙃🤪 again! Your ear helps me to avoid mumbling to myself and walking into door jams!

[Vapo69]

Hi Tika ....just wondering if you have had any news from Honeysticks yet?

[DingusKhan]

Congratulations Tika, Go Oregon!

[Tika]

Vapo69 DingusKhan Yes! Got 8 Packs (5 seeds EA) on Monday. Thanks for asking😊 will make a post about it shortly.
As always thanks for your interest and support🤗🤗🤗🍃

[Tika]

UPDATE:

The Good News:. Delighted to report I will be testing for the_honeysticks genetics . 40 Regular seeds of three hybrid strains. I miss reported - they are from Maine, boutique and very polite and quick with communication. They are currently instagram... I will post there and here of course .I am not a fan of Regular seeds but will run with it. Like a new company .....
Current grow moving along fine BUT:

The Bad News: my electric co ( making along 24 hour short) fried my 4 2' fluorescent fixtures, an expensive surge protector, and tried to fry my LEDs. YES I went ballistic.
Bad line on the street ( my electric is sound and clean). I am submitting receipts for all. Saved 6 of 8 in my current grow ( Jock horror s had to go and I am pissed)
Of course this happened between business appointments and leaving town. Saved by my Garden All Year hydro store.

Staging the new grow under 2 4' fluorescents when I put the 6 current ones into my flower tent. Pics to follow.

Green75 for the contact and for tutoring me in hashtags and @s which I currently suck at in my responsibility to post on Instagram.

LoVe to you all

Cymbidiums love my extra nutes🌱🌺🍃

[Tika]

Yes....I feel I am lacking in security
But there it is...Smooth enough?

[Sonnyhad]

Dammit! I hate that when the power company messes with your stuff!

[alltatup]

Really beautiful floral arrangement, Tika!!! And CONGRATS and SORRY about the fry!!!!

[Green75]

Love love love

[Canuck147]

Sorry to hear of your disturbing news. Hope all works out for you.