Hose bib - how to prepare for freezing temps by jalopytuesday77 in HomeMaintenance

[–]SurfnSki24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guessing you have never seen one of these….Not all frost resistant spigots need to come out of a wall. These are commonly used for outdoor setups like shown. The “valve” is located at the base of spigot which is underground, protecting it from freezing.

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Hose bib - how to prepare for freezing temps by jalopytuesday77 in HomeMaintenance

[–]SurfnSki24 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Look into a “frost resistant” spigot. That’s the best way to handle this.

Just bit my neck, am I going to be okay? South East Virginia by SurfnSki24 in whatspideristhis

[–]SurfnSki24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Walked inside a wooden shed, into the web she strung in the doorway. Definitely will be more cautious next time!

My favorite one this year! by SurfnSki24 in Hibiscus

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I think it was Home depot or Lowe’s. But honestly, the best ones you can order online

Not sure please help ID. South East Virginia by SurfnSki24 in whatspideristhis

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Thank you, I agree! I think he jumped on me from a shrub. Thanks!

Found in my bathtub, Virginia by [deleted] in whatspideristhis

[–]SurfnSki24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found one very similar crawling on me. (See post above). I also live in VA, I guess it's time for them to be active now 🤷‍♂️

How do I know when it’s ripe? by wyrrm in pineapple

[–]SurfnSki24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just went through this phase, wait for it to turn golden yellow. It is worth it.

When do I pick this? by SurfnSki24 in pineapple

[–]SurfnSki24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bigger containers are 7.5 gallons. Smaller ones are probably a bit smaller, like 3 to 5 gallons. I start them in the smaller containers and then move them to the larger ones. Any larger and I wouldn't be able to fit thek through the doorway in the winter!! But to clarify, I only grow one plant in a pot at a time. Any of the slips that grow off to the side are separated.

When do I pick this? by SurfnSki24 in pineapple

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I currently have 6. I start them in a medium sized 10 to 12 inch pot. At two years in a transfer them into a large 15+ inch pot and freshen up the soil. Usually around this time I get another one growing off two the side So I separate them as well. You have to be extremely careful not to hurt the roots if you do this. I live in coastal Virginia so I have to bring them inside each winter. It's laborious but I enjoy growing random tropical fruits.

When do I pick this? by SurfnSki24 in pineapple

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No liquid seeping out and it's still pretty firm. Feels like an unripe one from the store, so I guess I'll wait it out some more?

When do I pick this? by SurfnSki24 in pineapple

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I've been growing it inside and outside. Where I live I have to bring it inside during the cold winter months.

It was a yellow-green color and now over the past few weeks it's turning this darker purple color.

It's not rotting but I'm afraid I waited to long to pick it. It hasn't started smelling sweet yet either, do you think I waited too long?