Watering/fertilizer

[Piper]

Hugs to you! Sorry you've had this tough spell. It's hard to believe at times, but during one difficult period my life, a friend sent a card that said:

"Hang in there, there's something special waiting just around the corner for you!" That was a comforting thought. Just because I couldn't see it, didn't mean it wasn't there.

As for your fert, do not use RO MSU fert with tap water. The chlorine filter isn't the same as RO. You'll really muck up your plants. Find a greenhouse (or maybe Gin) you can sell your fert to. Then get MSU tap water fert if you choose. I'm lazy about fertilizing as well, so I usually sprinkle Osmocote time-release fert into most of my pots. It tides them over in between my fert sessions.

Good luck with all the adjustments, and don't be a stranger!

McJulie

[mtequine]

McJulie-thanks...for sharing the quote from the card. A few weeks ago, I definitely wouldn't have believed that. While I still can't see that cool stuff around the corner, I know it's there. Progress. Thanks also for the advice to ditch the MSU/RO fertilizer. Good to know.

Tmai-yes-kind of feel a lot like it must feel to be drug behind a truck on a gravel road, or stomped on, or something. BUT, this will all be worth it. Already feeling better, know it's the right thing. What do they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger?

My Paph Maudiae x Mauidae "napa valley" opened up today-have been watching that bloom stalk grown and get ready to finally open these past months-even through the move I managed to not break it off or drop the pot. Therapuetic, definitely...maybe even symbolic.

Glad to be back here, among friends and learning more about these cool plants.

MtEquine

[Diane]

It's hard, really hard, but I look back now and can hardly believe that person trapped in the bad marriage is the same person I am now! Just hang on to the good parts, let go of the bad, and FULL SPEED AHEAD! We are all here if you need us.

PS what about horses?

[mtequine]

Thanks Diane-good advice.

I still have my horse-she's boarded at a training facility where she's always been. Dressage/horses are a big part of who I am, not something I'm willing to sacrifice!

MtEquine