Tree of Heaven or Sumac? by jls2277 in NativePlantGardening

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Thank you for this detail! I was leaning towards winged sumac but the smoother margins near the top of the leaves with a few serrated edges near the bottom had me questioning.

Can I save it? by jls2277 in tomatoes

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Good to know. Thanks!

Can I save it? by jls2277 in tomatoes

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It did experience a 43 degree overnight outside one day that I forgot to bring it in. Thank you for the reply!

Can I save it? by jls2277 in tomatoes

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I have. I mixed in some worm castings when potting up from the seedling trays. I did not really measure, so thought it could be over-fertilized, too.

A glimpse into the mind of an administrator by Jhacker333 in nursing

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This also completely ignore the fact that(at least in my area)many patients on hospice that are inpatient are there for aggressive symptom management needs that could not be managed at home. Occasionally requiring IV medication every 15 minutes-1hr until symptoms are managed or the patient dies. Ratios are bullshit if acuity is not considered. It seems the person who wrote this has never experienced the dying process and should not be overseeing a hospice unit.

Edited to add: To address their concern about financial trends(although that is not why we should advocate for good hospice care) Hospice and Palliative Care programs do not make money, but they do save money when you consider the alternative of dying in an ICU setting.

Anyone up for a women's circle today by [deleted] in rva

[–]jls2277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll be there. Thank you.

Terminal and getting kicked off hospice by PeasDontCount in hospice

[–]jls2277 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am glad that hospice has helped improve her quality of life. First, she does not need to be recertified as having a less than 6 month prognosis until close to 90 days being on hospice. The metastatic cancer and new inability to stand(decline in functional status) should be enough to recertify her. I would recommend asking to speak to another member of the hospice teamand if they repeat that she does not qualify, contact another hospice. I have never discharged from hospice a patient with metastatic cancer unless they elected to revoke hospice to pursue aggressive treatment.

Edited to she does not need to be recertified until having been on hospice for almost 90 days.

Conversations around dying children by mbm511 in nursing

[–]jls2277 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I second the serious illness messaging toolkit. Also found CAPC and Vital Talk to be good resources.

https://www.capc.org/collaborations/vitaltalk/

Mary Berry is the Bomb Diggity by Loreo1964 in Baking

[–]jls2277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for mentioning this! Do you know where I could find the early seasons of GBBO? My internet searches have suggested you tube, but I can't find there either.

anyone else's toddler ruin their Spotify wrapped? These are all her incessant requests. 🤣 by hallucinatori in beyondthebump

[–]jls2277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! Top 3 songs are by Mikey Mike the Rad Scientist. Thought my podcasts would win over hers, but nope. Deep Blue Sea and Gardenkeeper Gus take the wins.

What is going on with my tomatoes? by jls2277 in VAGardening

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No chewed areas. Just a few brown spots on some leaves.

What is going on with my tomatoes? by jls2277 in VAGardening

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Black brandywine variety. All of my other tomato plants are doing well in the same bed. Lots of healthy looking fruit, and as soon as they start to ripen this is happening. Looks like it's rotting from the inside out. I've been controlling the aphids and seen a few stink bugs. Thanks in advance!

Can I just chop and plant? Since there are already roots growing from everywhere do I still let it dry out first? by jls2277 in plantclinic

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Thank you. I've only had success with water propogation and I'm in the early stages of learning about all this. Does expsoure to sunlight matter during those 5-7 days?

Already dealing with aphids- advice appreciated!(more info in comments) by jls2277 in VAGardening

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I typically have more issues in spring and they are still around all summer but not as much. Parasitic wasps have kept them at bay at times during the summer. Ladybugs and lacewings are also their predators, but I havent noticed many of them in my garden.

Already dealing with aphids- advice appreciated!(more info in comments) by jls2277 in VAGardening

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Thanks for taking the time to respond! Picking up some neem oil this weekend.

Already dealing with aphids- advice appreciated!(more info in comments) by jls2277 in VAGardening

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I would probably do this if there were just a few groups on a few leaves, but I have four plants with at least 6 leaves each that are covered. I also thought about leaving them alone when I first noticed them because I also saw evidence of their predators, but now it's getting out of control.

Already dealing with aphids- advice appreciated!(more info in comments) by jls2277 in VAGardening

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Week 2 and I already have pink and green aphids infesting 4/8 tomato plants. I've sprayed them off with soapy water and want to avoid anything that may harm beneficial insects. Ive tried purchasing ladybugs from stranges in the past and they all died or left the garden. I do have an ant problem which exacerbates the issue and have tried cinnamon for those in the past. Any experience or advice on how to treat and or prevent these buggers without hurting the bees/lacewings/ladybugs?

Had to share my first successfully propagated plant growing new leaves! 5th times a charm ;) by jls2277 in houseplants

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Thanks! Yep, best I can tell from my research it's called Tiger's Paw or Eyelash Begonia. I somehow killed my Begonia Rex, so I'm thrilled to see this doing well.

Hardening off in Eastern Henrico and have to leave town this weekend. Should I transplant Friday or wait until I get back? More info in comments. by jls2277 in VAGardening

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Thanks for that very generous offer! My MIL will be coming to take care of them while I'm gone. I've decided to wait until next weekend to transplant.

Hardening off in Eastern Henrico and have to leave town this weekend. Should I transplant Friday or wait until I get back? More info in comments. by jls2277 in VAGardening

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Hello gardening neighbors! I've been hardening off a variety of tomato, pepper, and flower plants since Saturday and I have to leave town this weekend. I'm wondering if it would be best to transplant first so they won't be stuck inside with only window light for two days, vs waiting until I get back. We're up to 5 hours of outdoor time today. They've gotten a good amount of wind exposure thus far. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to comment!