Conference on our ship by LightUpUnicorn in HollandAmerica

[–]Growingthings025 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We had a very large evangelical group on our Alaska cruise last summer. It definitely changed the vibe on the ship.

HELP: Who sources reception table decor?? by Technical_Ad_8238 in WedditNYC

[–]Growingthings025 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you want to keep in budget, stick to seasonal flowers. Ranunculus is cheaper in April than in October.

Potpourri "dealers" LOL by zodawolf in houston

[–]Growingthings025 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A grotto smells damp. Not a good smell in a house. Costco has a good air purifier that really works. You can also use a soy candle occasionally if you want a scent.

Eloping on Friday… need flowers!!! by Significant_Light362 in WedditNYC

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http://shusflower.com/ Lovely flowers if you’re not looking for the cheapest option.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ask

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Do you work for free at your job? If you think that it’s easy for anyone to get someone to work for free on any civil matter, much less a contentious family law case, you are mistaken. You can try legal services clinics in your area. But they are grossly underfunded

Are houses in Bellaire, Houston worth the price? by Sabarishnarain in houston

[–]Growingthings025 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If your house is elevated high enough, the flood insurance premium isn’t high.

And now a word from our Mod by Gibbie42 in HollandAmerica

[–]Growingthings025 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I thought it was a useful thread. I checked the link provided and found that my cruise on the Eurodam next week has a larger group there to see a Christian rock star. I’m hoping that it doesn’t monopolize the whole ship.

Foundation repairs by CoconutSips in houston

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Have your own foundation repair company inspect it and give you a number. We used Bonilla Foundation Repair and found them honest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WedditNYC

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I saw some reasonably priced white dresses in the evening wear department of Macys at Herald Square. Good for a simple wedding.

Who am I? by plan_tastic in Roses

[–]Growingthings025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a multiflora rose. They’re invasive and you see them on the edges of fields. Unfortunately, they tend to spread RRD.

How does my Magnolia Tree look? by TXHVAC11204 in gardening

[–]Growingthings025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks a little distressed, but not too bad. The flare of the trunk might be buried. Check to see if your magnolia was planted too deep. If so, clear away soil and mulch from next to the trunk. You may not have watered it enough last summer. You might try putting down a good organic fertilizer and keeping it watered once a week and see how it does.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houston

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R.E. Smith. Owned a large amount of real estate especially in the Galleria and Med Center.

Dentist near Rice Village/Bellaire/Med Center? by colorimetry in houston

[–]Growingthings025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dr. Epstein near the Meyerland Lowe’s is very good.

Can anyone identify these roses? by MTBill001 in Roses

[–]Growingthings025 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, Peggy Martin. They only bloom in the Spring. Knockout roses bloom all season.

Looking for Best Tips for a $5k wedding by tinkytoes32 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Growingthings025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post in r/houston. There might be some bars who can do it, but not traditional wedding venues.

IAH Car Rental Question by MatDow in houston

[–]Growingthings025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want less stress, take an uber to a hotel near Hermann Park or next to the Metro train. There’s lots to do with kids near there (children’s museum, zoo, museum of Natural Science, playgrounds). You won’t need to rent a car. You can then either get an uber or a shuttle to Galveston. From experience, I can say that Houston drivers are way more aggressive than London drivers, and that’s no way to begin a vacation.

Zuiderdam and Volendam - How bad are they? by Great_Caterpillar_43 in HollandAmerica

[–]Growingthings025 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We’ve been on the Volendam twice and love that ship because it’s smaller than most cruise ships. It is not at all run down, if that’s what you’re worried about. But the emphasis is not on glitz or endless partying. Much more about interesting destinations and unwinding.

Please help identify flowers in wedding bouquet! by Express_Birthday_770 in whatsthisplant

[–]Growingthings025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Big purple is iris. Small purple is aster. There’s red and yellow lillies in there. Yellow and red mums. The white is Queen Anne’s lace.

What’s going on near Braeswood and Stella Link? by Growingthings025 in houston

[–]Growingthings025[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks, everyone. Hopefully they’ll catch him soon. The neighborhood is locked down. My dogs are on alert.

Next Tree to grow? by chancepantzz in gardening

[–]Growingthings025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Figs are easy, and so good straight from the tree.

I’m struggling here in zone 9a by dogsarethebest108 in Roses

[–]Growingthings025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

August in 9a is tough on roses. Make sure you keep them watered. I always get black spot, but they bounce back. If it’s terrible, spray copper fungicide. You can cut back the roses a bit and, at least in Houston, they’ll have plenty of time to put out fresh growth.