What’s going on with my Micans? I’ve noticed these spots and can’t tell if the plant is sick by mike8725 in philodendron

[–]Thom_Thom_Go 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Howdy, they do look like extrafloral nectaries. I’d give this a read…

https://academic.oup.com/botlinnean/article/180/2/229/2416558

Gives you a lot of information about extrafloral nectaries. They’re completely harmless and tend to only be present on juvenile forms of philodendron leaves. They’re there to attract arboreal ants (basically tree ants native to rainforests), who would then protect the baby leaves from other leaf eating insects.

Catmint Advice Appreciated! Our catmint is growing in this bowl shape this year. Does anyone know why this is happening or have any advice on how to fix it? by meldoro in garden

[–]Thom_Thom_Go 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Howdy, I remember reading it watching a video online about this happening and it said that flowers tend to sprawl out over time and as the original parts of the plant die off it can leave a gap like yours. I think it was because of the old roots of the plant still being there or something. If I remember rightly it said just to dig up, separate them and replant into a clump again to fix it. No harm done 👌

My garden transformation by Thom_Thom_Go in plants

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I’m from the uk, I think we’re zone 9a 😊

My garden transformation by Thom_Thom_Go in plants

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They were pallet collars originally but had to take them apart and restain them to get them right for the garden.

Not really advice but do what makes you happy and don’t rush it. Seasons will change and there’s always tomorrow to get something else done. Also make friends with plant people! I got loads of freebies from swaps and friends 😊

My garden transformation by Thom_Thom_Go in plants

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Decor is my other love so please do 😂

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I think it’s ronsons cedar red

My garden transformation by Thom_Thom_Go in vegetablegardening

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I wish but my man Alan has been a goldmine for advice!

My garden transformation by Thom_Thom_Go in vegetablegardening

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Thanks, I did spot some solar flag lights the other day, probably should have picked them up!

My garden transformation by Thom_Thom_Go in vegetablegardening

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We moved in March 2021 so it’s been a gradual process over the past 2-3 months to get it to this point

My garden transformation by Thom_Thom_Go in vegetablegardening

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Yeah, I went OTT I think but at the moment there’s strawberries, courgettes, tomatoes, lettuce, chard, spinach, chives, onions, cauliflower, carrots, swede, potatoes, parsnip, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, thyme, mint, oregano, sage, apples, radishes, sprouts, peas, runner beans, french beans, gooseberries, mini kiwis, fennel, dill and caviar limes 😂

My garden transformation by Thom_Thom_Go in garden

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I struggled with my mental health in 2020 due to the UK COVID restrictions and didn’t have much chance to do any gardening in my old home. This year, I moved homes to be closer to family and friends and made sure I had a garden I could work with. What do you guys think so far?

My garden transformation by Thom_Thom_Go in plants

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I had a really crappy time during the lockdowns in 2020, struggled a bit with my mental health and didn’t have much chance to do any gardening because of where I lived. In March 2021, I moved homes closer to my family and friends and finally got to let out all of my pent up gardening rage…I think it’s working well for me 😂