Friday, May 21, 2010

Can you eat the potatoes from a potato vine?

I have a potato vine growing in my yard and want to know if it serves a purpose

Can you eat the potatoes from a potato vine?
You may actually have what is called an 'air potato', since you said it grew on a vine. This is considered to be an invasive plant here in Florida. I've heard it is edible, but haven't done so myself.
Reply:Silly , potatoes don't grow on vines,


they grow on trees ,
Reply:sure you can, you just have to prep them the same way as those potatoes that grow in the ground...they are pretty good.
Reply:Potatoes grow underground, not on vines. Only eat them if they seem edible, if they have some distorted color do not eat them unless you have confirmed with someone. Potatoes are a great source of vitamins so I suggest you dig them up and eat them.

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How do i plant a seed from grape vine?

garden i want to plant a grape vine when is the bet time of the year.an d how do i plant the seed

How do i plant a seed from grape vine?
vines are best propagated from cuttings.
Reply:usually get grapes from cuttings of vines


i tried seeds one time (actually near 10)


and failed


Is there any shade lover (or tolerent) flowering vine?

I'd like to cove my under-deck fence with some sort of vine - preferably flowing kind. The only problem is the location can only get a few hour morning sun and full shade for the rest of day. Any suggestions? Thanks

Is there any shade lover (or tolerent) flowering vine?
Yes i would use climbing Hydrangia they are very nice and will do a good job for you hope this helps.
Reply:Asian star jasmine, Carolina Jessamine, or Hydrangea.





http://www.virtualplanttags.com/VinesFul...





They work well for me.
Reply:You might consider the climbing Hydrangea vines ...





According to About.com:


http://landscaping.about.com/od/vineplan...





"Outstanding Feature of Climbing Hydrangea Vines: Climbing hydrangeas solve a problem for homeowners with shady areas to plant. Even though they won't flower as profusely if planted in full shade, these shade-tolerant vines provide attractive foliage that can cover quite an area once the plants mature."





And this article from Associated Content claims:


http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...





"The leaves are clean and crisp, dark green, and rarely bothered by insect or disease problems. In early summer large, creamy white flowers with a sweet aroma cover the plant. Fall turns the leaves yellow, and when they drop, the woody branches take center stage with their peeling, cinnamon colored bark. More winter interest comes from the interesting "3-D" twists and turns of the stems, adding light and shadow where others vines might grow on a flat plane. The now dark brown dried flower heads usually persist during winter to add even more detail.





The climbing Hydrangea adds value to your garden by giving four season interest."





*~ Good luck 'n happy gardening ~*
Reply:Firstly it's very important to mention your Zone rating. Periwinkle (vinca major) does well in shade - and has lovely light blue flowers. This won't climb very high and may die back in Zone 4 or less. Bearberry or Kinnikinnik (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a hardy groundcover you could entice to be a low vine with some burlap perhaps. There are not too many options as most vines are so as to grow towards the light. However some of the honeysuckle vines will tolerate low light - however don't expect lots of showy blossoms.


I would maybe consider a varigated leafy vine for more dramatic color.
Reply:Don't have full sun?





Don't worry: Few climbers thrive in the dark, but the following climbing vines for shade will do well in spots that don't get a lot of sun.





These vines do a wonderful job of covering fences or hiding unattractive views.





Boston ivy, Virginia creeping and climbing hydrangea are self-clinging, but the other vines need a structural support to grow over.
Reply:Trumpet vine will adapt well and bloom in part shade.





See source for more info


What should I do with an old grape vine?

I have recently moved house and have a mature grape vine in the greenhouse. What should I feed it? When should I prune it? Should I water it?

What should I do with an old grape vine?
Assuming you want it to produce fruit:





You will want to prune them back at the end of the season, as grapes only produce fruit on new growth. You will only need to water it three times throughout the season: at the very beginning of the season, at the time it is done flowering and just starting to grow baby grapes, and at the very end of the growing season.
Reply:Drink it
Reply:Grape vines are pretty easy to grow. Water it if it doesn't rain, you could fertilize it to help it grow fuller, and maybe to also have it produce grapes.
Reply:keep it for future use


Can i make a topiary with a jasmine vine ?

i recently bought a jasime vine and i dont khow what to do with it . i live in a rental so i cannt plant it but i was woundering if i could make a topiary with it?

Can i make a topiary with a jasmine vine ?
Most definately! They are slower to grow than most ivies or phylos, but I had a Madagascar variety that I trained into a huge heart topiary...took about a year. When she bloomed, she filled my whole greenhouse %26amp; gift shop with the most outstanding aroma! Humidity is key with Jasmine...they love warm, and like to be misted regularly...not wet soil, though...just be careful.





Be creative...they are flexible...and enjoy your art piece...she will pay you back a hundred fold!

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Where is the best place to "rent a vine"?

I would like to rent a vine and have heard that you can get approx 100 bottles of wine for about £350, but i dont know where from. Can anybody help me?





I would also like to pick the garpes etc.

Where is the best place to "rent a vine"?
I have a half acre would be glad to work with you . I think we can make 200 gallons for personal use.


JUST take a hike over here IN California.


Just joking !


Stick an add in the local paper.


Please get your terminology correct.


You want garden space to erect a vineyard.


And you know all the equipment that is required


Check your local winemakers supplies


www.thebeveragepeople.com.


Your press will be the most expensive.


Not to forget your bottles.


No worry it takes years to grow a vineyard.


OOOps don't forget the irrigation system.


they need water..
Reply:banks of Rhine or Mossel


Im lookin for the name of a bean vine it has 5 or 6 large seeds in a pod as I recall was flat and fuzzy?

I was given some seeds years ago and it grew into a large vine with small white in light purple flowers . the man that gave me the seeds may have called them chinese beens but I wont swear to that . but i do know Ive never seen any except for the few I grew and his , when the beans dried they where almost black and may have had a darker spot like a eye on them hope some one can help

Im lookin for the name of a bean vine it has 5 or 6 large seeds in a pod as I recall was flat and fuzzy?
Ask Danni to find a picture of the Hyacinth bean, aka Lablab purpureus or Dolichos lablab. Or you can Google it yourself.
Reply:chinese wisteria maybe? http://images.harc.edu/Sites/GalvBayInva...





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http://images.harc.edu/Sites/GalvBayInva...





here are the seeds http://orl.amg.gda.pl/kolekcje%202004/Do...








*cool plant but the pods aren't fuzzy and they are quite PURPLE http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/1928...


Can a Christian, in the parable of the Vine become dormant?

okay.. i rescently taught a study to young s about being attatched to christ.(The vine) in order toproduce spiritual fruit... after i completed the lesson, an asked me if it was possible for christians to become domant, and stop producing for a short time... I thought at first that the answer would be yes, but they would still be cut of, and as said later in the new testiment, they would come through the fire, but come through as having been through fire... so yeah i was just curious what other people had to say about it.....

Can a Christian, in the parable of the Vine become dormant?
if a formerly producing branch becomes *dormant*, it is pruned by the gardener (God) so that it starts producing again.





so as long as the branch remains on the true vine, it will be tended so that it always produces much fruit!
Reply:I think I read in the new testament, Jesus is the vine and caretaker thereof. A wild grape can be grafted onto the vine, but can be chopped back off if it does not bear fruit.


In the old testament there is a tree, and the leaf on the branch near the top says, look at me, I am higher up and more Superior than the lower leaves on the tree, but in the fall, the leaves will wither and die, every one, while the tree remains.


My own words.
Reply:Uhhh....okay....a vine in my garden that is cut off and then burned with fire doesn't usually make it. Does that help?
Reply:yes a person can become spiritually dormant for a while. they are not cut off right away 2 PE. 3:9 patience. there is also an illustration of a vine grower and a fig tree that doesn't produce the grower asks the owner to let him work on the tree for a few years then if it doesn't produce he will cut it down . sorry i can't remember the scripture.
Reply:Yes it is possible for a chirstian to become domant. You need day to day prayer to make a fire.


Any suggestions about a fast growing creeper or vine?

Some more details:


I have a 100 meters long (about 330 feet) and 3 meters high (9.85 feet) fence that I want to hide for a wedding reception. I have 14 months until the wedding. I live in Greece (mediterranean climate) and my property has a moderate water supply (there is enough water but the more you consume the higher the price gets). The ideal would be the plant to blossom early June or late May. Can you suggest a creeper plant that can cover the fence completely in that amount of time? I have heard that russian vine grows very fast but it doesn't look so great to me. What about Clematis Montana or Virginia Creeper (I know that it doesn't blossom but if it can grow fast enough I wouldn,t mind)?

Any suggestions about a fast growing creeper or vine?
Honeysuckle grows fast and some types are evergreen. We have the Hall's (Japanese) honeysuckle and it is evergreen for us here in Texas. It has white flowers that turn to a sweet smelling pretty yellow color as the flowers age in late spring. The flowers drop off the vine by themselves. You do not need to deadhead dead flowers. They need to be pruned back 6" to 12" after they bloom and then no more pruning until after they bloom the next spring. This pruning will make them bloom more. You can prune way back if you wish and this will make the honeysuckle bush out.





Here are pictures:





1. Photos:


http://www.freefoto.com/browse/?ffid=12-...





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Different types of honeysuckles:


http://www.laspilitas.com/groups/lonicer...





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Close up of flower:


http://www.fotosearch.com/NGF003/7225207...





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Red honeysuckle is beautiful:


http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/phot...





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Jasmine also does well and smell very nice. Click this link for pictures:





http://images.google.com/images?q=jasmin...
Reply:morning glories maybe??
Reply:I have Carolina Jasmine planted 3feet apart and in less than a year my fence(6X25 ft) is completely covered.Makes beautiful yellow blooms that start in January and continue to bloom through October
Reply:I would stay away from Virginia creeper because it is unstoppable, but there is a 'nice' cousin to Virginia Creeper, a bignonia. Have a look at them. They can grow 50' easily.


I have purchased Loose Truss Tomatoes (on the VIne) from Marks and Spencers in the United Kingdom. I am?

presently overseas where there is no M%26amp;S and need to be able to find these tomatoes which are the best I have ever had for making wonderful soups. Can anyone tell me what is the proper botanical name for this particular species of tomatoes and whether Loss Truss Tomatoes (on the vine) is a general name. Please provide me information if anyone has knowledge on this subject. Please let me know from where I can order this particular variety from and what is the proper name of these tomatoes.

I have purchased Loose Truss Tomatoes (on the VIne) from Marks and Spencers in the United Kingdom. I am?
I'm not sure what kind you are speaking of but I grow Pink Girl tomatoes and give to several people in this town and everyone tells me they are the best tomatoes they have ever eaten. Most get back in touch with me every spring to find out if I have extras again.





You may want to try these if you don't find what you are looking for.





Sorry I couldn't be of more help.


I planted pumpkins this year and I have vine borers?

If I cut the pumkins off the vine once they have started turning orange will they continue to turn orange? I and afraid the borers are going to get into the pumpkins and rot them from the inside. I only have about 5 pumpkins so I would like to not lose any. I have been hunting the worms, but I am sure there are alot of them left. I have found at least 6 so far.

I planted pumpkins this year and I have vine borers?
Dust the plants with sevin. Kill the borers.
Reply:John is right about the seven , Don't cut the vine they aren't ripe enough until about Sept, or after a good frost You can also take a garlic clove cut it up add water and spray them often

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Can I root a new plant from a vine using just the leaf?

I don't know the type of vine but it has beautiful purple flowers that are not tubular in shape-more flat. I grabbed a leaf.

Can I root a new plant from a vine using just the leaf?
There are several types of cuttings that can be taken from plants, including stem cuttings, root cuttings, and leaf cuttings.


The method most often used to propagate herbs is stem and root cuttings.


Leaf cutting do not contain a vegetative bud so a longer time is required to produce a plant (2 to 4 months). In theory it should work for most plants. However you will need ideal(constant light, constant temperature) and sterile conditions. You will also need petri dishes with a special medium.


This unfortunately is not possible option for most people.
Reply:The vine is probably a clematis.Using just a leave of a vine for propagation will not work. Try layering. Dig a small hole, bend a cane down, nicking it slightly at the bottom of the hole, anchoring it down with a u-shaped piece of wire, bend top upright to be above ground level, fill hole with soil.
Reply:Nope, sure would be surprised if that worked.
Reply:you can try rooting it, but I doubt that it wil work, try getting a piece of the vine . a few inches of the end of one will work
Reply:nice try, but that sounds like clematis, you need part of the stem. you could try making a slit in a vein of the leaf, putting some rooting compound on the slit, and placing it in some damp vermiculite. but I highly doubt that it will work. Go back and ask the person if you could possibly have a few seeds.
Reply:check out this web site: You'll learn everything there.





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Reply:nope. get some of the vine or forget it.


Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?

I have a wisteria vine that I have grown from a start I bought at Lowes. I have had it for about 7 years, and it has never flowered. What do I need to do to make it flower? Thanks to all who help.

Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
Here in the south wisteria vines are difficult to get rid of. Once planted they spread like crazy. They prefer to climb to flower and usually bloom 2 times a year. Try putting one or more on a trellis to get it to bloom. I have never fertilized mine. The blooms are white or purple, depending upon the plant you bought. Purple being the most coomon. If you plant the seeds from them it will take 2 years to bloom. The plants you buy or dig up should bloom the first year. If you plant them near a tree they can actually choke the tree to death. You can prune them and they can make a nice looking specimen-the way i prefer. But keep your clippers sharp or they will hit the ground and run like wild fire.
Reply:please, don't ask for trouble. i have one and u cant get rid of it. it Will take over your entire yard with vines that u can not break. i have even tied it to the back of a truck to pull it out of the ground and it still comes back. it has killed one tree and is working on another.i try to keep it cut back but u cant kill the little devil . Ive even put a root killer on it but it didn't work


When and for how long does a wisteria vine bloom?

I am trhinking of getting a wisteria vine. does anyone know when and for how long it blooms? I'd like to get one that blooms in mid to later summer for as long as possible.

When and for how long does a wisteria vine bloom?
This depends upon what gardening zone you are in. I'm in Utah and several of my contacts have talked about wisteria. One said that there are "male" vines that will never bloom. Another said that it took 3 years for hers to bloom and another said the average time is between 7 and 10 years! My across the street neighbor has a gorgeous wisteria TREE in his front yard. It blooms from mid to late spring.
Reply:Wisteria vines bloom in the spring to early summer and stay bloomed for about a week to 2 weeks depending on the amount of buds you have, at least thats how mine are and I have about 7 of them.
Reply:It blooms in the spring (one of the first spring flowers) blooms for about two weeks. Give it plenty of space it grows fast and large.
Reply:here in virginia beach, mine blooms in the spring with the azaleas; blooms last for 3-4 weeks, depending on the amount of rain we get...


How much do I cut back the trumpet vine so it will grow.?

I have had the trumpet vine for 4 years and it has never bloomed. The first 2 years our help cut it with the weed eater but it came back. Do i cut it back to the ground or do i just leave it alone?

How much do I cut back the trumpet vine so it will grow.?
cheapest and simplist thing is to fertilize it, even use some kind of bloom enhancer ferti and see if that helps.
Reply:From personal experience as an Organic Horticulturist, I think you should cut it to the ground and paint the stump with "Roundup"! It will grow so large that it will eventually tear down whatever it is growing on. It is a pest plant in the same category as Kudzu, Virginia Creeper, and most Ivy Vines. If you must continue to grow it, put a 7 inch long piece of 4 inch PVC pipe 8 to 10 inches away from the base and pour in a mix of 1 gallon water, 1 can "flat" beer, and a cup of Household Ammonia. Later, add more water mixed with epsom salts.

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How much does the watermelon weigh after the vine is cut off.?

The watermelon is 100 lbs with 99% H20 then it has 98% H20 after you cut off the vine.

How much does the watermelon weigh after the vine is cut off.?
.98 x 100= your answer
Reply:I would guess that minus the rind weight less the water in it, somewhere aroung 97.5 lbs. Remember, you are now weighing the dehydrated rind. .5 to a 1 lb. I would guess.








99% leaves 1% or 1lb. - the vine, = 1% ((98%) - the dehydrated rind, .5 to 1 lb. It is only a guess though. 96-97.5 lbs.


Should I pull my (green) tomatoes off the vine if it freezes?

Last night the temperature dropped to 32 degress F. Will this destroy my tomatoes? and should i pull them off or let them ripen on the vine.

Should I pull my (green) tomatoes off the vine if it freezes?
you can pull them off and put them in a window and they will still ripen.
Reply:Hi,


I would and have.


Be sure to store them out of direct sunlight or at minimum, in-direct sunshine, above freezing temps., with an abundance of fresh air near them, watch for little bugs that will indicate spoilage.


If you desire to hasten ripening, set an apple or two near them, the apples give off natural gases that promote ripening.


Enjoy!


Hope this helps, Dave
Reply:Yes it will destroy the tomatoes your best bet is to pick them and put them in a paper bag and let them rippen in there.
Reply:Pull them puppys off and fry em up in some beer batter.. MMM MMM Good!
Reply:If it's getting cold. Yes remove your tomatoes. Put them in the house where the sun shines and they will turn red.
Reply:Definitely pull them off of the vine and place them in a cool (not freezing) dark place until you want them. Do not put them in direct sun because it will burn the tomato. They will ripen nice in the cool dark and will also ripen on your kitchen counter!! Hope this helps!!
Reply:Well you should definantly take them off. But instead of putting them on the window sill make fried green tomatoes. yum sooo good
Reply:Frost will kill tomato plants. the time to harvest the last crop is now.
Reply:Yup pluck them before they get hit by any frost,


You can set them in a window to ripen or you can also make pickled green tomatoes out of them, they are really good.


Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?

This vine has been coming back for about seven years and has not produced one bloom. Someone told me that you need two wisteria plants together to produce blooms. I need some advice - help me please, or I will have to get rid of it and try again. Thanks.

Does anyone know how to get a wisteria vine to bloom?
Wisterias are heavey feeders Mine bloomed the second year and is about to bloom again any day now. I use rabbit poop and Miracle-Gro Shake n feed. And water often. Oh and I only have one.
Reply:Wisterias are notorious for not blooming if they receive too much nitrogen in their fertilizer, even though they grow madly. If your wisteria is near a fertilized lawn, it's probably receiving too much nitrogen.





Wisterias also need a slightly acidic soil; try using a fertilizer such as Mir-acid (same company that makes Miracle-Gro) on the plant.
Reply:My husband swears by Miracle Gro...puts it on every few weeks with the hose sprayer. My wisteria go very big, but took years to bloom. Don't give up!


How do I take care of a grape vine?

the grape vine is overgrown and it is spring- I am wondering if I need to trim it back for it to grow.

How do I take care of a grape vine?
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/...





Establishment:





Three years are normally required to establish a grape planting. Vines planted for training on a trellis are normally placed 8 feet apart, while those planted for training on an arbor can be placed 4 feet apart. Before growth begins the second year, a support for the vines--either a trellis or an arbor--must be provided.





Care of vines the second year is similar to that of the first year. A system for training the vines should be selected during the second year. Vines are trained to a particular system by pruning and tying the canes to the support system. In some methods of training grapevines, the canes are tied to wires above the trunk and arms of the vines. Such training works well where grapevines are to be grown on a fence or in an upright position. In another method of training, the canes are tied to the wires and the fruit bearing shoots are allowed to droop or hang down. A third method is the cordon type training system. Here the fruiting canes are developed from a horizontal extension of the trunk called a cordon. If canes are pruned long, they can be tied to the lower wires. If pruned short, they hang free. One of the most common training systems is called the single curtain/cordon bilateral system.





Pruning and Training:





Annual pruning is important in maintaining a uniform yearly production of quality fruit. The best time to prune grapevines is in the dormant season after all danger of severe cold weather. Learning to prune grapevines requires practice and experience.





Fertilizer and Lime:





Grapes perform best where the soil pH is between 5.0 and 6.0. Apply lime only when soil analysis indicates a need. Apply 8 ounces of 10-10-10 fertilizer per plant seven days after planting. Increase the amount of fertilizer to 1 pound of 10-10-10 in the second year and 1 1/2 pounds per vine in the third and later years, approximately 30 days before new growth begins in the spring. Do not concentrate fertilizer at the base of the trunk; keep fertilizer 6 to 12 inches from the trunk and spread evenly under the spread of the vine.





During the third season, some harvest may be expected from the vines. The first full crop, however, will not be produced until about the fourth or fifth year.





Cultural Practices:





It is important that cultural practices of maintaining soil fertility, weed control, soil moisture conservation and insect and disease control be continued not only during the third year, but in subsequent years as well. Control weeds by hand hoeing or with plastic or organic mulch. A clean area 11/2 to 2 feet on each side of the vine is necessary. Do not damage trunks with a hoe or chemicals.





Selecting disease tolerant cultivars, good sanitation practices, managing vine canopies for good air movement, pest scouting and an effective spray program are all part of a successful pest management program. Common grape diseases are black rot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, phomopsis cane and leaf spot and botrytis bunch rot or gray rot. Significant insect and mite pests on grapes are grape berry moth, Japanese beetle, grape flea beetle, European red mite, grape root borer and grape phylloxera.
Reply:Here is a website that explains grape vine pruning...

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Is there a type of jasmine that's more of a "shrub" than a "vine"?

i'm looking to plant jasmine along a fence line. i've grown it before but they were basically vines that i had to go out now and then and weave through some lattice that i had it growing up against. is there a type of jasmine that grows more like a shrub/bush than a vine? i love the aroma but am not looking forward to working all these vines along a 75' fence line.

Is there a type of jasmine that's more of a "shrub" than a "vine"?
I have a Jasmine that is a shrub. Unfortunately, I can't give you the Latin name right now but if you look on line you'll find them. They smell just as nice as the vines, in fact, when mine is in bloom the smell is so strong I can barely stand to be in the room with it the scent is so strong.
Reply:Hi,


I currently have a "Maid of Orleans" jasmine, which is Jasmine Sambac. With a little pruning it will remain shrub-like. This variety is one of the most popular. There is also a double-flowered variety called "Duke of Tuscany".


Happy growing!!
Reply:Jasmine are beautiful, but I found out the hard way that jasmine are nesting areas for Black Widow spiders. I took my down and must of had a least a hundred nest I had to kill. Good luck, look for some other plant if you have children or do not want to get bite by a Black Widow.


How do I get rid of a monster vine in my backyard?

The previous owners of my house let this vine gorw completely out of hand. It has grown to a length of 10-15 feet and is climbing (and choking) a beautiful quince tree. I have tried cutting branches last year, but it grew back. Now I am trying to cut all the big stumps and the long roots %26amp; branches I can find, but the root system is huge and I cannot seem to be able to dig it out.





Is there anything I can spray on it that wouldn't hurt the tree? Any suggestions on how to get rid of it?





Thanks in advance

How do I get rid of a monster vine in my backyard?
You'll have to stay with it.


Spray any new growth with Roundup (carefully). Wait a couple of days for the plants to absorb it, then cut off the new growth. Brush straight Round up on the freshly cut ends. You'll have to keep doing this for some time since it sounds like it is well-established, but if you stay with it, eventually you'll win.
Reply:Agree with previous person- until the root is killed, you'll keep after it-- also there is a woody plant killer on the market-- I haven't tried it but I think it's made by the folks that make Round-up.


The quince will be OK with Round-up-- just don't spray any on it's branches or leaves.


good luck


Comment on the biblical passage: I am the vine and you are the branches, apart from me you can't do nothing

answer this pls..: Comment on the biblical passage: I am the vine and you are the branches, apart from me you can't do nothing

Comment on the biblical passage: I am the vine and you are the branches, apart from me you can't do nothing
Without Christ in your life you are doomed to fail at everything you do. Jesus Christ is the Creator of all and the sustainer of all. You cannot possibly have any sort of viable plan for your life unless you include him at the top. Certainly, you cannot get to heaven without him. He is the vine, the main source of your life---your nourishment. You are the branch---a creation from the vine that bears fruit. The branch cannot survive apart from the vine. Without the vine there can be no fruit. If you try to live apart from Christ thee will be no fruit in your life and you will wither and die. Jesus loves you.
Reply:With God all things are possible
Reply:It is a reference to the idea that each of us exist as a part of God. Hindus believe each of us to be a part of God. Much like the leaves on a tree, each is a leaf, but still each leaf is undeniably the tree. Much like Christianity teaches that we are all a part of God. This is what the passage refers to.





Love and blessings


don
Reply:What it means that God as a creator is above all human beings. Without his will nobody can do anything
Reply:I doubt if anywhere in the Bible a phrase like "can't do nothing" was ever used. This is a double negative and only illiterate rednecks would say something like that.
Reply:God is the vine and we are the branches. As the vine supplies the needs of all the branches, God supplies our needs. As a brach which has fallen from the vine can do nothing so it is for us without God. But if we have God we like the branches cna bear fruit.
Reply:I heard some sermons on that earlier this year. There is a Greek work that is used in this passage "remain' in me - unless you remain in me you can do nothing. (And I'm not going to fuss with your grammar, cuz it is the idea that counts and your idea is sincere). The concept that comes across is that the branch in the vine is similar to a baby at the breast. Also to the commitment that a husband and wife are supposed to make in their vows that it is supposed to be forever.





It is God who is the source of everything good, life, love, health, wisdom, talents, etc.. and in the space and time of this earth it is a moment by moment thing, that we continue to have life, love, health, wisdom, talents, etc. If we begin to think that we dont need God to live and grow, and we cut ourselves off, we cut ourselves off from our source, like a baby who falls off of the breast and won't drink,, we can't live.


The bearing fruit part is that we are not meant to just eat and get fat while being couch potatoes. If the branches did not bear fruit, then it is useless. Jesus cursed a worthless fig tree to wither up and die. We must use the life, love, and talents we are given productively. Our fruits are the results of our labors. So we have people who contribute to society by being nurses, teachers, carpenters, homemakers, and doing acts of mercy and kindness. People who are just grabbing things for themselves, soaking up the sap that the vine provides, or the mother's milk, getting fat without doing anything productive or constructive are cut off as useless.


but don't worry, he is not like a factory forman and we are not on piece work pay. We are just supposed to do the best we can with what we've got.


Please help! Should I get a Climbing Rose, or a Trumpet Vine?

For starters, I live in Ontario, Canada, and live close to Ottawa. The Rose or the Trumpet Vine will grow in partial shade near a fence that they can overtake. Can some one please give me some pros and cons for both? I would like it to bloom mid to late summer for a long time, and have nice, noticeable blooms. It would be great if it would grow really fast and really big and wide. I know this sounds bad, but I would like it to be invasive. What one should I get, a Climbing Rose, or a Trumpet Vine?

Please help! Should I get a Climbing Rose, or a Trumpet Vine?
get the vine it will look better in the long run
Reply:The trumpet vine will grow much faster than the climbing rose. It that is you primary concern - go with the trumpet vine. And one of it's problems (at least according to most gardeners) is that it is too invasive, it will out-grow most arbors and vine trellis' used with it.

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How come my grapes are falling off the vine and they are not ready yet?

i have a beautiful grape vine they are purple but sour i know they are not ready yet but falling to the ground why i never had this happen before is the weather.

How come my grapes are falling off the vine and they are not ready yet?
not enough water can cause it, have you fed the grapes this year? also look for horn worms, they cut the stem and cause the grapes to drop


When and for how long does a wisteria vine bloom?

I am trhinking of getting a wisteria vine. does anyone know when and for how long it blooms? I'd like to get one that blooms in mid to later summer for as long as possible.

When and for how long does a wisteria vine bloom?
The two most common types of wisteria, Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) and Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda), bloom around mid May in most years. I don't think you can depend on them for late summer flowers, although they have attractive foliage.





Also note that it may take many years for a small plant to begin blooming.





These are big and heavy vines, and are best supported on wires, trellises, arbors or pergolas. They prefer full sun, reasonably moist soil that is neutral to slightly acid soil (pH of 6.0-7.0 for best results).





Here are some sites that provide detailed information:





http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/12...


http://www.gardenadvice.co.uk/advisor/pl...


http://www.invasive.org/browse/subject.c...


http://landscaping.about.com/od/vineplan...





Good luck!
Reply:Sadly, they only bloom for a few weeks but smell heavenly. I bought one last year after the blooming season and it bloomed for me this spring. They don't bloom in the summer or fall.





There is a house down the street that has trimmed their wisteria into a tree. It must have been growing there for a long time. Soooo, that is what I am going to do to mine. Just keeping cutting those little wisps of vines off until the fall.





Good luck.
Reply:Wisteria vine is a VERY fast growing vine. It will take over a small area, and is a major pain to keep under control. The spring blooms are awesome, but are short lived, then you are left to maintain this vine on steroids until next spring. I suggest you research some other vines.


How can I make a black berry vine bear fruits?

I have a black berry vine for three years now and it bears no fruits.

How can I make a black berry vine bear fruits?
I almost wonder if you have blackberries.





They aren't so much a "vine", as "brambles". And in three years, one "plant" should have spread into a mighty patch. You almost can't kill them. The fact that you say you have "A" blackberry vine, for three years, makes me suspect perhaps your plant is something else entirely. After three years, I can't imagine someone describing their blackberry patch as "a vine".





Where do you have it planted? What does it look like? Do you feed it? (If so, stop!) Are you pruning it?
Reply:Where do you have it planted? They need a lot of sun to do well. We have ours planted down in the field and they bare every year. Hope this helps.


How can I fix and old grape vine on my new property?

I have a grape vine in my back yard and it has taken over a neighbors fence and is growing up the trees. What is the best way to prune it and make a supporting structure to retrain it??

How can I fix and old grape vine on my new property?
cut all branches except two . On the two left, leave one last years growth branch on each -the one nearest the root- and remove all old growth after that..Cut those branches leaving three buds on each.


That would be ideal , especially if performed on February(or March on colder climates).


If you can't do that try to leave or disentangle at least a major branch with a last year's growth branch on.


The best way for it to be supported is to help it grow horizontally to make a living roof for your patio or your veranda if you have a big one.
Reply:It is wise to prune where it is growing into your neighbor's yard. Then sometime in January, cut the plant down leaving a few foundations branches (mostly the larger ones) and purchase or build a trellis for your vine. It will grow back and within the support structure you've provided for it.
Reply:read here....





http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/st...





then follow the link at the bottom of the page for "Growing grapes in the home garden" for more info.....





most of all, don't do anything major to it till it's dormant, in Jan/Feb.....and no fertilizing!!!

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Will un-galvanized wire damage a grape vine?

I've researched many websites that suggest galvanized wire as the support wire for the vine. I know wire that isn't galvanized will rust much easier, but will the rust damage my grapevine? Thanks!

Will un-galvanized wire damage a grape vine?
The reason for galvanized wire, as you mention, is to help make the wire last longer. Rust on other types of wire will not directly harm the grape plant. The iron oxide is not absorbed by the plant.
Reply:The rust won't damage the grape vines, but the wire will rust quickly and the support for the vines will break. It is really worthwhile to get stronger and better quality wire for your vines. It is a pain to replace wires every few years.


How do we get rid of potato vine for good?

We have potato vine that is outside our door and is out of control! How do we get rid of it for good? We've pulled it up and it still continues to come back!

How do we get rid of potato vine for good?
During the winter cut off all of the air potato vines at the ground. Pick up and get rid of any potatoes you can find. In the spring, when the vines begin to sprout, but before they get big, spray the plants with Roundup (glyphosate).





http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_...





http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG112
Reply:that means that there are many little potatoes under all that vine,I'm afraid you will have to dig deep to remove all of them.another thing you may want to try is cutting the plant to the ground then covering the aria with heavy black plastic,then maybe have a rock garden.
Reply:You just have to keep at it. Dig them up every time you see one shooting up. They die down in the winter. The recommended weedkiller is very expensive. Make sure you get rid of the little potatoes that form on the vine. I kept a plastic bag and a trowel handy, and everytime I went into the garden I checked for shoots, and dug them up. Some of the potatoes in the ground can get very big, others are tiny.
Reply:i dont know dig up the yard


What do you think about the Bulgarian vine Mavrud?

And what is the best vine for you?

What do you think about the Bulgarian vine Mavrud?
Bulgaria have some really wonderful wines. They sell some cheaply in Europe but go to Bulgaria and taste the great ones available there. I did - I have really great memories!!


I need help finding a yellow butterfly vine?

I am lookinf for a yellow butterfly vine also called Mascagnia macroptera. I know it is hard to find and would like to order a few for my mother for mother's day. Thank you for your help!

I need help finding a yellow butterfly vine?
two vendors mentioned here... follow the link on the page...





http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1845...
Reply:Go and Google a company called Michigan Bulbs. They have a huge selection of plants to choose from.

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Where can I buy an artificial jungle vine in Brisbane?

I'm looking for an artificial vine like you would find in the jungle, (NOT IVY OR GRAPEVINE) in brisbane, northside would be better! I'm sure they're out there I just can't find them!

Where can I buy an artificial jungle vine in Brisbane?
a rope???


Any recipes out there that can make use of grape vine leaves?

Perhaps the leaves can be used as a wrapping food parcels that can be steamed? Are the vine leaves edible? We have a grape vine plant in our garden.

Any recipes out there that can make use of grape vine leaves?
Being Greek, the best recipe I know is Dolmathes. This is a tried and true recipe in our family, and we make it several times a year for holidays like Christmas and Greek Easter. I've tried Dolmathes made by others many times, and I've never tasted anything as good as this variation:





Dolmathes





Recipe By : Art of Greek Cookery, adapted by my mom





1 lb ground lamb, turkey, or beef -- (uncooked)


1 large onion, finely minced -- or shallots


3/4 cup uncooked rice -- Uncle Ben's


Salt %26amp; Pepper to taste


1 tablespoon Dried mint leaves, crushed


1 13+ oz can Chicken broth


1 pound jar Grapevine leaves


2 whole lemons





Mix together lightly (do not compact mixture) the first 5 ingredients listed above. Squeeze juice of one lemon and add to meat mixture. Mix in and set aside.





Discard brine from jar of grape leaves. Fill sink with cool water and immerse all the leaves in the water. Rinse them and place them on a large towel, to help blot up the moisture. Note the the leaves should be placed with the shiny side down, or if shiny is not obvious, place with vein side up. Vein side is the normal underneath side of the leaf. Shiny side is the normal top side of the leaf.





You want to put a dab of meat mixture onto the vein side so that when you roll them up, the shiny or top side will be out. Hope you get that. Make sure you trim off any stem of the leaf that might have survived the canning process and discard.





Place a small amount of meat near the stem end of the leaf. Cover meat with a bit of the stem end; fold in each side of leaf over to the center. Then roll meat to the pointed end of leaf. You should end up with a small roll, the meat completely sealed inside the grape leaf.





Place damaged, huge or unattractive leaves (unfilled) to cover the bottom of a heavy saucepan with lid. Place the little rolls tightly side by side in rows, making one layer. Keep them going the same direction if possible. Turn saucepan 90 degrees and make a second layer, fitting them in tightly. Rotate pan again 90 degrees and make a 3rd layer. That is usually an incomplete layer, but no matter.





Open can of chicken broth and pour NO MORE than 1/2 cup over dolmathes. Place a heavy plate (or something flat and heavy) on top of the rolled up dolmathes. This keeps the rolls from opening up as the rice cooks. Cover with a lid.





Place on low heat and cook for several hours. You will have to add more broth from time to time, but be careful, because it will boil over easily. Best way to find out if meat and rice are done, is to taste one. Please note that the dolmathes burn easily, and the heat must be kept low-med.low. Time can be 2 to 3 hrs.





When they are completely done, meat cooked, rice and grape leaves are tender, remove from heat, remove heavy plate and allow to cool for a short time. Place them in refrigerator to keep - 3 days at most - or freeze them, tightly packed. They freeze well.





To serve, reheat and place on a plate. Slice 1 lemon into wedges and decorate the dolmathes with the lemon. Serve as an appetizer or whenever.





Serving Ideas : Mezedakia (appetiser in Greek)





Size matters. Grape leaves vary. I place the fattest or largest ones on the bottom, on top of the protective layer of leaves on the bottom - which you will discard. Next comes medium, then the smallest ones on top. I repack them them the same way after they have cooked. The bottom gets the most heat, therefore obvious.
Reply:Yes they are edible. You must wash and let them dry first!





Put 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, juice of one lemon, crushed salt and black pepercorns, add shredded fresh coriander, shredded fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon of chilli powder and stir. Soak your wine leaves in the mixture for a couple of minutes, after pricking them with a fork in about 6 places (So they'll absorb the mixture.





Use them to wrap a mixture of cooked rice (Cold) with sun dried tomatoes chopped finely, anchovies (Chopped finely as well)





Put dish in the fridge for a few hours, cover with finely shredded mint and serve immediately.





I sometimes stuff them with a mix of rice, chopped prawns and chopped crab sticks as well as a little crushed garlic.
Reply:grape vine leaf soup
Reply:Turkish, also Greek style. vine leaves (pickled), used to wrap meat, or rice... taste is great, u'll never forget. go for recipes on Internet, for exact preparation
Reply:Here you go there are several recipes on the link below


http://www.cooks.com/rec/search?q=Grape+...
Reply:I think there are a few Greek dishes that use grape leaves. Sorry I don't know what they are.
Reply:Dolmades





Blanch large leaves in salted wated


saute' finely chopped onions in olive oil


add pinch salt, dash of pepper and some pine nuts and raw rice, cook for 10 mins over low heat


add chopped dill, chopped parsley, chopped mint lemon juice and water cover %26amp; simmer till rice cooked (drain off excess water when done.


spread vine leaves dull side up on a plate and place a teaspoon of stuffing on, wrap up by folding the stalk end over the stuffing then the right side then the left then roll (like they wrap chips in a chipshop!)


Place some parsley stalks on the bottom of a pan


arrange the filled dolmades on top


cover with a clean plate (to keep them still and down


barely cover with water with a dash of olive oil and a dash of lemon juice in it


simmer for 1 and a half hours


remove from stove and leave in water to cool overnight


serve chilled (and of course drained) garnished with lemon pices and sprigs of parsley
Reply:My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves


Submitted by: Patti Moschonas


Rated: 5 out of 5 by 17 members Prep Time: 40 Minutes


Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 1 Hour 40 Minutes


Yields: 12 servings


"These are grape leaves, stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of rice, fresh dill, mint and lemon. 'Yum' is the only one word to describe these. These can either be a main dish or an appetizer, depending on your appetite. Serve with good crusty bread and a Greek salad, if desired."


INGREDIENTS:


2 cups uncooked long-grain


white rice


1 large onion, chopped


1/2 cup chopped fresh dill


1/2 cup chopped fresh mint


leaves


2 quarts chicken broth





3/4 cup fresh lemon juice,


divided


60 grape leaves, drained and


rinsed


hot water as needed


1 cup olive oil


DIRECTIONS:


1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute the rice, onion, dill, and mint for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. Pour in 1 quart of broth, reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is almost cooked. Stir in 1/2 of lemon juice and remove from heat.


2. Take one leaf, shiny side down, and place 1 teaspoon of the rice mixture at the bottom (stem) end of the leaf. Fold both sides of the leaf towards the center, roll up from the broad bottom to the top, and place into a 4-quart pot. Repeat with all leaves, leaving no gaps as leaves are placed in pot (to prevent from opening while cooking). Sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and with olive oil.


3. Pour chicken broth over all to cover grape leaves. Cover pot and simmer for about 1 hour (do not boil, because this will make the stuffing burst out of the leaves). Remove from heat, remove cover and let cool for 1/2 hour. Transfer to serving dish and serve.
Reply:A delicious Middle Eastern inspired recipe which I have adapted from a recipe in the Australian Women's Weekly's 'SLIM: non-fat eating for life', a title which really sums up so well my understanding of the underlying goals of the Healthy for the Holidays Challenge: finding new recipes and adapting our favourite recipes so that our everyday choices of what we eat are lower in fat. This recipe has plenty of flavour - from the vegetables, the spices, the brandy and the lime juice - but not from ingredients high in fat. The recipe includes baharat. If you cannot buy this, in the Notes below, there are instructions for making a substitute. If you cannot obtain fresh grapevine leaves, they can be bought in bottles in brine. With the grapevine leaves, this is an elegant dinner party meal; without the grapevine leaves, a really easy week night meal, especially if (like me) you have roasted red capsicum as a staple in your fridge!





2 large red capsicums


1 medium eggplant, cut crosswise into 12 slices


1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (for Americans) or 1 brown onion, finely chopped (for Australians)


4 garlic cloves, crushed


500 g ground lamb


2 teaspoons baharat


1 tablespoon brandy


1 tablespoon tomato paste, see Notes


1/2 cup beef stock or vegetable stock, see Notes


1 tablespoon lime juice


1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted


1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped


8 fresh grape leaves





Quarter the capsicums and remove the membrane and seeds; place the capsicum skin-side up, and the slices of eggplant, on a lightly oiled oven tray under a preheated grill or in a pre-heated hot oven, until the skin blisters; cover the capsicum with plastic wrap for 5 minutes; peel the skin away, then slice thinly. Cover the eggplant and capsicum with foil, to keep them warm.


Cook the onions and garlic in a lightly oiled non-stick pan, stirring until the onion just softens; add the minced lamb and baharat and cook, stirring, until the minced lamb changes colour.


Stir in the combined brandy, tomato paste and stock and bring to the boil.


Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, while stirring, for about 2 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by half; remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lime juice, nuts and parsley. Cover to keep warm.


Place the grapevine leaves in a large pan of boiling water, uncovered, for about 30 seconds or until just pliable; and drain in a single layer on absorbent paper towelling. Or, if you are using bottled grapevine leaves, rinse them thoroughly under cold water, then place them in boiling water for 10 seconds, then drain in a single layer on absorbent paper towelling.


Place one leaf on each plate; layer each leaf with one slice of eggplant, a few capsicum slices, 1/4 cup of the minced lamb mixture and then cover with another grapevine leaf. Repeat the layering, ending with a layer of the minced lamb mixture.





NOTES: Baharat is an aromatic all-purpose spice blend that is used throughout the Middle East and is often sold as Lebanese seven-spice. It can be found in Middle-Eastern food stores. To make a substitute for baharat, combine 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 crushed clove and 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.


How do you use the passion flower vine for Health. How is it extracted? Leaves or Flower?

I have a Passion Flower Vine and would like to now how I can use it for Home remedies

How do you use the passion flower vine for Health. How is it extracted? Leaves or Flower?
Long before drugstores, Native Americans would pound and boil passionflower's twining roots into poultices to treat boils, cuts, earaches, and even liver problems. The Cherokee used the leaves and sweet, yellow fruits as food treats.





NOTE: Passionflower: You shouldn't take it everyday for more than 2 weeks at a time without checking with an herbalist. DO NOT take this herb is you are pregnant or think you could be.





You can use it to beat stress. Passionflower is a tranquilizer. It has sedating effects. It also wards off hot flashes, tension headaches, migraines, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and anything else related to stress. Passionflower doesn't leave that narcotic hangover feeling either.





Passionflower also eases muscles and fatigue, boots moods, soothes upset stomachs, and helps some people with asthma - especially when tension triggers an attack.





The leaf, stem, or vine of passionflower can be used when brewing tea. How to make: Just steep 1 or 2 teaspoons of the dried herb in a cup of boiling water. Wait about 20 minutes, then strain out the herbs before drinking. You can drink up to 3 cups of this tea a day.





To use passionflower to ease muscle tension, the daily recommended dose is 20-30 drops of tincture in a glass of water or juice. Drink up to 3 glasses a day.





Harvesting tips: gather the fruit in the summer - when its ripest. The fruit turns yellow when ripe.





Storage tips: DO NOT freeze passionflower. The fruit only last a week in the fridge crisper drawer. Place the dried portions in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.





I hope this helps you....I tried to figure out how they make the extract (tincture) but they don't tell you in this book. They do say however, that you can go to any herb store and buy the extract...they say its a little pricey, but the shelf-life is 5 years!
Reply:By June or July the scented flowers will be in full bloom. Gather fruit in the summer when ripest. I'm guessing you will get fruit from the very start, but i could be wrong. It doesn't say how long the plant has to grow before it starts getting fruit. Report It



IS it possible to grow English Ivy on a wall with Silver lace vine ?

I would like to have the evergreen English Ivy for the winter after the Silver Lace Vine has been cut to the ground for the witner.





Would this work out or would the Silver Lace Vine not allow this?





also does anyone know if the Silver Lace Vine will grow up a brick wall without any support?





Thanks for your answers!

IS it possible to grow English Ivy on a wall with Silver lace vine ?
You could grow the two of them together but the Silver Lace Vine (mile a minute) would soon crowd it out and it would struggle to stay healthy. Are you aware that the vine is considered a weed? It can quickly overtake walls and fences and is capable of growing over 20 feet in one season. The roots spread everywhere and new plantlets shoot up from the roots. I'd be very wary of putting this in my garden.


It will grow up a wall but may need support.
Reply:ivy on a brick wall will just lead to trouble...never a good idea...
Reply:yes.the ivy will be self-supporting,but not the vine.unless you trained it up the ivy, it will need support

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How do I kill off trumpet/hummingbird vine without killing my new sod?

We laid 144 rolls of sod on 06/28/07. Prior to putting down the sod we dug up and pulled up all the vine. It is not agressively coming up through our sod. Help !!!

How do I kill off trumpet/hummingbird vine without killing my new sod?
Trumpet vine is a very aggressive woody plant that can not be controlled through cultivation methods alone. Herbicides with triclopyr as the active ingredient are very effective on woody plants like trumpet vine and do not harm most lawns. Crossbow, ORTHO Brush-B-Gon %26amp; Bayer's Brush Killer all can be effectively used to spot treat trumpet vine in your lawn. Read the label %26amp; follow directions when applying any pesticide. Be certain that the product you use is labeled for your grass type. It is a federal offense to use a pesticide in a manner inconsisatnt with its label.





2,4-D is safe for most lawns, but you will need more than one app with this active ingredient.
Reply:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid, also known just as 2,4-D. This selective herbicide is the third most used in the United States. It is a broadleaf weed herbicide. Go to a store like Home Depot and in their garden section you will easily find many products with this as an active ingredient. Just look on the bottle and find where it shows the active ingredients in the bottle. If 2,4-D is the active ingredient then it will work to help solve your problem. Just follow the directions on the bottle and it will work. DO NOT use a higher rate than instructed. You may need more than one application to get 100% results. Applications 7-10 days apart if needed. Lastly, you didn't mention the type of sod that you had but because you said that it came in rolls I would guess that it is a cool season grass such as Bluegrass. Read the label to be sure that the type of grass that you have is tolerent to 2,4-D applications.





Good Luck


What do i do with the Grape Vine Sprig on sims?

i'm so confused. I have bought some Grape Vine Sprig but i dont know what to do with them..Its on the game Sims Making Magic.

What do i do with the Grape Vine Sprig on sims?
Easy, go to the build option and go to the plants. Pick the soil and put it in the grass. Then water, harvest, bake (or whatever you want to do with it) Oh yeah this is how you put it in. Once you have put soil on the floor, click and press youre grape vine sprig.


Then again Water, Harvest. If you do not care for them they will die!!


I have little bugs on my Wisteria vine they are killing the blossoms! What to do?

They are literally miniscule bugs. They are shiny black and appear to lay eggs on the blossoms they are on. Is this a common problem? Also how do I get rid of them without killing my Wisteria vine?

I have little bugs on my Wisteria vine they are killing the blossoms! What to do?
Mix water and liquid soap. Spray this on the plants. The insects will continue to feed there for a short while, however this will eliminate them soon. It leterally gives them the runs. Truth. They will be gone before you know it.
Reply:Spray it with soapy water. (preferbly Palmolive) It will get rid of the bugs and the larve.
Reply:Yes this is common. I think you have an infestation of aphids on the honeysuckle this year. Sometimes you have luck spraying the plants with a strong stream of water from the hose to wash the insects off. Soapy water also works well. They will not kill the plant. Sometimes ants will put aphids on honeysuckle to collect the nectar. You could try some of the ant traps if you see that happening.


I have a very healthy Passion Flower vine but it won't flower...?

It is an indoor potted (in the appropriate size pot) plant on a trellis and it sits right in front of the window all day. I've tried giving it miracle grow but that has not helped it to flower. I have also tried sitting it outside but it bleached the leaves. The plant has recovered since. It is a little over a year old. When I first got it, it was a small vine and almost dead, but I replanted it with some banana peels and it started growing like crazy. What can I do to get it to flower? Please help. This is my favorite flower and I miss those beautiful blooms.

I have a very healthy Passion Flower vine but it won't flower...?
Ive got mine in a ne window and Ikind of dont take good care of it as I should , but mine still will bloom I usa a low nitrogen orchid fertilizer and mine is in a 6in pot

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Help with finding the name of a vine?

Like a rounded off spade typicaly 6"to8" in dia. the leaves of this vine grew up the trellis of my folks house all of my youth.It grew fast all summer in the north east and never flowered.Also,The big leaves were dull ( not glossy ) lite lime when immature,grass green when grown and ,were so dense,you couldn,t see through them..Pointed end up, laying flat against the sun.( A pattern ) Can,t locate a pic on the web..Thought mabey here .Thanks

Help with finding the name of a vine?
Difficult, it could be so many things.





Have a look at these pics of Vitis coignetiae which is the closest I can get with your description.


http://images.google.co.uk/images?gbv=2%26amp;...
Reply:Sounds like Clematis....but no flowers? Hmmmmmm....I'm not sure about that. Could be an ivy of some kind, that's the only thing I can think of that doesn't flower. Try Googling Ivy and see if you can find it.~
Reply:Sounds like ivy, which is the hedera genus. There are various species of ivy, but what you're describing seems like hedera helix, or English ivy.


Here is a link to a page on ivy by the USDA. About a third the way down the page are links to photos.





http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symb...





By the way, ivy can be extremely invasive and hard to get rid of. I once had a neighbor with a massive ivy growing on a wooden fence. The weight eventually took the fence down. It was sprawling all over the place and it was a mess. So, be careful what you wish for ...
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Need some advise on Heating cutting (grapes vine's cutting) to kill virus.?

My vineyard been facing problem on virus infected, many spray %26amp; experiment been done over the pass five years, yet showing very little to no improvement on the plant. Lately, we plan to expand the vineyard to another area, which will get some cutting from the old plant.


I get to know this method on Heating of new cutting to certain temperature %26amp; duration can kill virus, which infected the cutting. At the sametime the quantity of vine may affected by 10~25%.





p/s: I understand that the best solution is to purchase new rootstock. Due to budget constrain, we still need another 60% of cutting from my current vineyard.


Need some advise from here. Thanks!

Need some advise on Heating cutting (grapes vine's cutting) to kill virus.?
Oak root fungus on grapevines


Kendra Baumgartner %26amp; David M. Rizzo,


Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis Armillaria root disease is a chronic problem in California vineyards. Commonly called “oak root fungus,” the disease is caused by Armillaria mellea. This fungus is native to forest trees in California. Its range includes the Central Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, the Coastal Mountains, and elevations up to 6,000 ft. of the Sierra Nevada (Baumgartner %26amp; Rizzo, 1998).





Though several Armillaria species are native to California, only Armillaria mellea kills grapevines. Armillaria root disease has been reported on grapevines in the southeastern U.S., Brazil, Central and Eastern Europe, and Australia (Hood et al., 1991).





Armillaria infects vine roots and can eventually kill the vine. It may spread to neighboring vines forming distinctive clusters of dead vines. Attempts to replant within these clusters are usually ineffective. Currently, there are no adequate controls for Armillaria root disease.





Disease symptoms





Armillaria causes above-ground symptoms typical of most root diseases: dwarfed shoots, yellow or red leaves, and premature defoliation. Symptoms are most obvious in late summer when vines may completely collapse and die. Symptomatic vines can be positively diagnosed by examining their root collars for below-ground disease characteristics. Unique to Armillaria are: mycelial fans (white sheets of fungal tissue found beneath bark [see photo]) and rhizomorphs (black, shoestring-like structures found on bark and growing through soil). Armillaria may form mushrooms at or near the base of infected vines in winter, but this may not occur on an annual basis. Therefore, absence of mushrooms does not mean absence of infection.








Course of the disease





How long it takes symptoms to develop and for the vine to die after infection is not predictable. This depends on a number of factors, such as rootstock tolerance, amount of inoculum present, extent of infection, and soil conditions. In vineyard and greenhouse studies, we are currently examining how reliable disease symptoms are for predicting vine death. Our results to date show that both symptom development and time until death after infection can take from one to several years.





How infections spread





Armillaria may be present on a site before a vineyard is established. The disease affects more than 500 species of woody plants, including most native trees, such as oak, madrone, laurel, Douglas fir, and Ponderosa pine (Raabe, 1962). After land is cleared of an oak woodland, any infected roots that remain underground become inoculum sources.





Armillaria is a wood-decay fungus. It lives in soil but needs woody tissue on which to survive. It can live in decaying roots for up to 50 years, depending on their mass.





Rhizomorphs, the agents of infection, grow through the soil from an infected root, but they die if they are separated from the roots they feed on.





Armillaria can attack any woody part of a grapevine’s root system. Vines become infected when roots grow into contact with old Armillaria-infected root pieces, or when rhizomorphs grow from these inoculum sources and contact vine roots. In either case, mode of infection is the same: once the fungus contacts a root, it bores through the bark with the aid of lytic enzymes. Below the bark, Armillaria kills the cambium and a mycelial fan forms. The mycelial fan expands beneath the root bark, and the fungus decays the wood.





Armillaria does not live freely in the soil. It is present only on infected root pieces. Vines planted in infected sites may not show signs of root disease for several years, because it takes time for roots to grow into contact with inoculum in the soil or vice versa.





Once a vine is infected, Armillaria can move to neighboring vines in two ways: by direct vine root-to-root contact or via rhizomorphs. Hyphae (strands of fungal tissue) grow from infected roots to healthy roots that are touching them. Rhizomorphs grow from an infected root, through the soil, to the roots of a nearby vine.





Vine-to-vine spread of Armillaria is usually quite slow. The rate of spread depends on many factors, including soil moisture and temperature, rootstock growth rate and tolerance, amount of inoculum, and vine-spacing. Three things definitely hasten Armillaria infection and spread: excessive soil moisture, large quantities of inoculum, and close vine-spacing.





Chemical infection controls





Pre-plant soil fumigation is more effective for control of Armillaria root disease than post-infection spot fumigation. If soil moisture and texture are optimal, methyl-bromide will kill inoculum to a depth of approximately one meter. For spot fumigation, however, methyl-bromide is often only effective for a few years, which is about how long it takes for roots of replants to meet inoculum. Spot-fumigation only works if the fumigant penetrates deep enough to kill Armillaria on the roots of the dead vine and the inoculum that originally infected it.





Unfortunately, based on our observations of infected vineyards that were fumigated before planting, we know that methyl-bromide doesn’t always provide permanent control. Without thorough land-clearing, infected roots below a depth of one meter are not affected by methyl-bromide.





The use of Enzone (sodium tetrathiocarbonate or STTC) for control of Armillaria root disease in grapevines was found to be ineffective in limited experimental trials (Doug Gubler, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, personal communication), although some control was achieved in almonds (Adaskaveg et al., 1999). We are currently testing its efficacy in pears.





Enzone is either applied as a soil drench or injected into the soil near the root collar of infected trees on a yearly basis as a preventative measure. Enzone (and other chemical eradicants) must kill all inoculum to provide permanent control. If inoculum remains, root collar applications of Enzone may be required throughout the vine’s life.





Cultural controls





Cultural controls are more promising for long-term control of Armillaria than chemical controls, especially those that decrease soil moisture at the base of the vine. If Armillaria is restricted to the ends of vine roots, a healthy plant can make new roots to compensate for those destroyed by infection. However, once infection surrounds the root collar, the plant is girdled and will likely die.





Moving drip-line emitters to areas between vines as soon as possible after planting may keep Armillaria away from the root collar. We have seen severe cases of root disease in vineyards where emitters were left directly at the base of vines over two years after planting.





In the absence of excessive moisture, many plants can restrict Armillaria infections to tolerable levels. Living native trees bordering an orchard or vineyard, even though they may be infected, contribute little in the way of inoculum. Once they are cut, however, root wood is quickly converted to inoculum.





One of the worst cases of Armillaria we studied was in a vineyard with a freshly-cut laurel stump two meters from its edge. Vines directly adjacent to this stump began showing symptoms only five years after planting. Now a cluster of dead vines extends 20 meters into the vineyard radiating from the edge nearest the stump. After the tree was cut, its root system became one huge piece of inoculum.





Mycorrhizal fungi do not protect grapevine roots from Armillaria root disease. These fungi infect root hairs, while Armillaria infects woody roots. Mycorrhizae do contribute to the overall health of a grapevine though, and healthy vines are less likely to die from root disease than stressed vines.


Root-collar excavation is a common practice used to control Armillaria root disease on infected ornamental and landscape trees. It often extends the tree’s life and causes Armillaria to die back. Biological reasons behind this method’s success are unclear and results are primarily anecdotal,however, it may be due to several effects. Root-collar excavation helps keep bark dry and can offset the influence of excessive moisture. It may restrict infections to peripheral roots, prevent initial root-collar infection by rhizomorphs, and allow infected tissues to recover





Success of root-collar excavation depends on the extent of infection when the treatment is applied. However, it is unlikely to harm an infected vine and is costly only in terms of time spent digging.





Avoiding infection





The best way to avoid root disease is to plant on land with no Armillaria on it. When clearing an orchard or vineyard, look for foliar symptoms (most obvious in late summer) and clusters of dead plants. Look for mycelial fans (present year-round) on symptomatic plants by removing approximately five inches of soil from around the root collar and peeling back the bark with a knife.





Unfortunately, Armillaria is harder to detect in oak woodlands because above-ground symptoms are rare. Mycelial fans and mushrooms do form on infected oaks, but all native Armillaria species make these fans and mushrooms, and they look identical.





Whether you positively identify Armillaria on a site or not, we recommend thorough land-clearing. Absence of symptoms and mycelial fans does not ensure absence of root disease. Infections can exist below the root collar. Ripping the soil in several directions after clearing will bring most large roots to the surface and intensive root-picking will likely remove most inoculum. This should be done even if you plan to fumigate.





We are currently screening 20 different grapevine rootstocks, selected by Andrew Walker (Department of Viticulture %26amp; Enology, University of California, Davis), for resistance to Armillaria root disease. Based on the biology and frequency of Armillaria in native habitats commonly cleared for vineyard establishment in California, a management program — including careful land-clearing, use of resistant rootstocks, and cultural controls such as those described here — will likely provide longer-lasting control of root disease than a single chemical eradicant. n





Acknowledgments





Research is funded by the USDA Viticulture Consortium and the American Vineyard Foundation. We thank Rex Geitner, Greg Bjornstad, and Don Gehring for access to vineyard and oak woodland study sites. We also thank Rob Gross for helpful comments on root collar excavation.





References





Adaskaveg, J. E., H. Forster, L. Wade, D. F. Thompson, and J. H. Connell. 1999. “Efficacy of sodium tetrathiocarbonate and propiconazole in managing Armillaria root rot of almond on peach rootstock.” Plant Disease 83: 240-246. Baumgartner, K., and D. M. Rizzo. 1998. “Armillaria root disease in California.” Proceedings of the 46th Annual Western International Forest Disease Work Conference, Reno, Nevada, Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 1998.





Hood, I. A., D. B. Redfern, and G. A. Kile. 1991. “Armillaria in planted hosts.” In: Armillaria Root Disease. Washington, D.C., United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Agriculture Handbook No. 691. 122-149. Raabe, R. D. 1962. “Host list of the root rot fungus, Armillaria mellea.” Hilgardia 33: 25-88.


Can you give me a list of vine diseases?

One of the following is not a vine disease! But which?


Collar rot, purple mumps, dead arm, Amillaria root rot!!!

Can you give me a list of vine diseases?
collar rot and dead arm are vine diseases


Amillaria root rot is actually an oak disease (not a vine)


purple mumps (that's a human disease)
Reply:Purple mumps...I found all the others eventually, good old google!!


Think we are both doing the same quiz...
Reply:Haven't got a clue, but now I want the answer you've got me hooked


At a guess I would say purple mumps. If I'm right can I have 10 points?


What is the name of a climbing vine that grows rapidly?

The vine I'm looking for is a hardy perennial, with very large leaves. By the end of June (Zone 5) it creates a dense screen, perfect for adding privacy on a porch. Thanks.

What is the name of a climbing vine that grows rapidly?
kudzu


it grows up to 60 ft a year


and oftentimes takes over houses


but it was deemed a weed in 1970's. so, u probably wouldn't want to plant that, altho it does have very nice grape smelling flowers
Reply:Grape vines, or ivy will work well. The ivy is thinner and grows a bit faster... however the grapevines will be fuller given a bit more time. Good luck.
Reply:Bindweed.








Silver Lace.





http://www.diplomlandespfleger.de/Bilder...





Boston Ivy.





http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/fieldbio/Vin...








Mile A Minute.





http://ceris.purdue.edu/napis/gif/mam-vi...
Reply:ivy
Reply:Russian vine

flowers and gifts

How do I kill a wisteria vine in california?

I ave a wisteria vine growing in central Ca and it just wont die! any sggestions?

How do I kill a wisteria vine in california?
I'd recommend a craigs-list ad, as mature Wisterias are highly sought after, as the younger ones take a few seasons to settle in and flower well. Otherwise, if you're close-ish to San Francisco, I know a landscaper who may take it from you.





Otherwise, keep hacking it or dig it from the roots and it will die (though really sad!).





Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Well... I'm not sure, really.. But if I lived in Cali, i'd offer to come dig it up for ya, and plant it in my yard! lol =P Maybe you could put an add in a local paper "Free Wisteria vine, you dig"... You will get calls! =)
Reply:If you can't get it to die by like not watering it and don't want to put chemicals on it, just dig the thing up and throw it in the trash:)
Reply:Have you tried Brush Killer? Or you could try pouring vinegar on it. Need it to have leaves, though, to be effective.
Reply:Just pull it up by the roots and send it to me. I have never been able to get one to grow here, in Florida.
Reply:LOL! We're going to plant wisteria to cover our patio soon. We live in CA too, just wish we could take your wisteria for you!
Reply:I thought it was illegal to kill plants in CA! I wish I could transplant them in my yard, I love them.
Reply:Pull it by the roots.


How often should I water my vine plant?

I have two vine plants that I keep outside and I don't know how often I should water them. I have been doing it once a week but it is so hot out, maybe I should do it twice a week? Some of the leaves have been getting brown, other parts look really good though.

How often should I water my vine plant?
Depending on how hot it is and how much morning sun they get, you may want to water as much as four times a week. The best way to judge is to feel the soil and to check the leaves daily when it's hot. During the cooler months, once a week is probably okay. I have found that since moving to Florida, some of my plants need water daily. It depends on your temperature outside. Be careful of over-watering during cooler months. Some plants actullay decay and rot from too much. I had to learn the hard way that trailing petunias hate overly moist soil......Good luck:)
Reply:If some leaves are turning brown, put the vines in the shade. If leaves turn yellow, you're over-watering.
Reply:That would depend on where you live and your weather. I only water ours when it's really hot here in gorgeous Wales.





We have had grapes for two years running but they have not been soft enough yet to make wine.





They will look like brown twigs mid October. Please do not take this as a sign that it has died - it most certainly hasn't. It will come back to it's former glory next year when it gets warmer.





Good luck :-)
Reply:Keep the potting soil or ground moist but not wet.


Have just planted a young grape vine in half an old wine barrel. Is there enough room for roots to grow?

We live inland Sydney Australia. Its now spring and we are trying to grow the vine to form a shade over our pergola in time for summer. Grape variety is Cardinal.

Have just planted a young grape vine in half an old wine barrel. Is there enough room for roots to grow?
Absolutely not. Grape vines grow very deep in soil. Eventually, their roots will grow so deep that a couple inches of rain on the surface has no effect on the plant. You'll have to put it in the ground to get any substantial growth from it.
Reply:I used to live in Mildura, Vic. I imagine that it has a very similar climate to Sydney. My friend had many grape varieties growing in wine barrels in their yard, they had been there for years and seemed to do well. You might need to check it out with your local nursery if you want definate answers.


Monday, May 17, 2010

How do you get rid of vine like plant with stickers called "Goatheads"?

These plants grow very close to the ground, (too close for lawn mowers,) and spread across the ground like a vine. The leaves are a small round shape and the color is dark green. The stickers themselves are flat, rounded at one end, with three spears/prongs on them. We have tried weed and feed, pre- emergent, and we have even killed all of the grass in the yard trying to just get rid of everything and start over. I feel terrible for my dog, she has a little path that she makes around the yard, zig zagging back and forth thru the "safe zone." Not to mention every time we walk in the house with no shoes on, you're asking for it. I vacuum every day, and still keep finding those darn stickers!! Help!

How do you get rid of vine like plant with stickers called "Goatheads"?
You can use a herbicide or pre-emergent. From a website:





Goathead weeds, so called because of their spiny seeds, are more correctly called "puncture vine." This is important to know because you will find no herbicides labeled for "goathead", rather you will find them for "puncture vine".





Pre-emergent herbicides labeled to control puncture vine can be applied in the spring before the puncture vine weeds begin to germinate. Such herbicides work by killing the seedling as it germinates. They will not kill existing plants, only those just germinating from seeds. Read and carefully follow the label directions to get the maximum benefit.





Once the puncture vine has germinated and is growing, a "broad-leaf" (post-emergent herbicide) may be used. Again, follow the directions. You can supplement this with manual removal (digging or pulling the weeds). It is important to prevent the weeds from forming seeds, so diligence is required. If seeds do form successfully, that is the source of a problem for subsequent years. Even if a few plants do manage to form seeds, if you can limit the number formed you can reduce next year's problem. Since the seed can remain viable in the soil for several years, you must continue vigilant management until no live seeds remain in the soil to create problems.





For more detailed information and recommendations specifically for your area, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service Agent or Master Gardeners. Many nurseries and plant centers can also provide information and help you read and understand the herbicide labels so that you can select one appropriate for your location and conditions.
Reply:I can sympathize, when I lived in CO I tried everything so I'm not sure what killed them. I sometimes think it was just from tromping around in my bare feet OOCH OOCH ,OWCH OWCH. RScott

Rubber Slippers

What's the name of the vine that produces pastel blue, purple, pink, ocher speckled berries in Northeast USA?

I have a garden in Boston. It's a common vine--invasive--with a 5-lobed leaf, and around this time of year it produces round berries that look like little miniature speckled bird's eggs.

What's the name of the vine that produces pastel blue, purple, pink, ocher speckled berries in Northeast USA?
May be a member of the Ampelopsis family perhaps A. glandulosa maybe worth a look.
Reply:I have not a clue. I just wanted to comment on how beautiful it must be.


Ok People Challenge for you, Grape vine Disease or Pest What Is it & how to get rid of it?

Ok people, challenge for you. It's closing in on mid-June and that means in MI the grape vine leaves will start having something either happen to them or get to them. I've searched the web, taken samples to nurseries, and no one can tell me what the thing is or how to stop it. On the top of the leaf it looks like a pucker and on the underside of the leaf a pimple.





This has been going on for over 40 years and being married Arabic grape leaves are important to us. Please help us.

Ok People Challenge for you, Grape vine Disease or Pest What Is it %26amp; how to get rid of it?
me to . my name is MAHFOOD.


it is a parasite native to the northern us. harvest the leaves in may before the temp gets to be 80 for 3 days in a row.


they would do better in a green house, on a trellus. if you want fruit you have to pollinate them your self.


control the acess to the plants by the bug.


it is like a mite and just that size.


i have seen this also as a genetic defect like a cancer,but thats rare.
Reply:I also have wandering grapes (an enormous amount) that are getting so heavy this year that they are making all of my trellis' fall down. I am now using only metal trellis' and arbors (which hold heavier grapes as this is an old vine) and also wire, to help them stretch across on something beside the electric and telephone lines. There is so much online about grapevines...try this one and if this doesn't cover it, try another. Don't give up. http://www.canr.msu.edu/vanburen////e-17...
Reply:it sounds like a gall


Where can i find a nice picture of a vine for tattoo?

I'm looking for a nice picture to get an idea on what type of vine I want for my lower back. Any sugguestion on where I can find a nice vine picture?

Where can i find a nice picture of a vine for tattoo?
Tattoo Johnny has great pictures. They're by all different artists so they're diverse! Also, if you want a tattoo, don't worry what anyone else says. It's your body. You have to live with it; they don't. I love my tattoos!
Reply:First point is that a tattoo is a scar. Why deface your body unless it is already ugly? Next, for great pictures of almost any plant, go to a seed shop or garden center. The pictures on seed packages are always of the best of that kind of plant the experts could find.
Reply:Why get the needle when you don't have to?
Reply:http://www.naturalsciences.org/conservat...





Or just google image search ivy or vine. That should work!


What is a dense, fast growing vine or hedge for privacy?

I live in Bakersfield, CA. I dont know what zone that is. I have a relatively nice small-medium size back yard... its rectangular with wooden fence panels on three sides. (my house being the 4th side). What is a good creeper/climber/vine that would cover the fence quickly, be easy to cultivate and require very little maintenance? Or rather.... for something who doesnt have green thumbs and very little landscaping knowledge.





Also would a hedge be more suitable? I want something that with spread and cover incredibly quickly.

What is a dense, fast growing vine or hedge for privacy?
My gardener said Ficus....tree-like quick growing.
Reply:Why not try ornamental grape vine (vitis amurensis) and there's nothing 'feral' about Virginia Creeper especially in the heat where you are. Other good climbers would be Jasminum officinale (Jessamine) %26amp; Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine).





I don't think hedges would be quick enough for you. The lillypilly would be good if you can get it (I'm in Australia too) but it will frost serverely if not protected by building etc.
Reply:Use bamboo. Specific variety come for fencing and privacy. Plant these in a staggered fashion and it will cover the gaps in no time. It will later on make these gaps impassable. It is excellent for security and privacy. It is low on maintenance and grows quickly. No problem of season!
Reply:hello :)


i use sweet peas for privacy, when they grow they twine up string or poles so stretch string between the places you want to be hidden and plant the seeds or plants below the string and let them grow and keep winding them around each other and it will fill in nicely. (:
Reply:Laurel Bushes, they grow like weeds. Unlike vines, and climbers they don't attach themselves. Be careful with vines, etc. they will overgrow your fence and cause the wood to rot. They are also very destructive for a homes exterior, walls. You will need to trim the vines or the weight will eventually cause the fence to collapse. I am looking outside at my VINE covered fence.


Laying on the ground!!!!!


PS sweet peas are lovely, but they are annuals and require replanting each year. Stay away from them. Azaleas, and rhododendrums are good they stay green in winter and flower in summer. and grow quickly and full
Reply:It sounds like your area is a 7to a 10 not really sure but here in Montana 60 miles from Yellowstone park we are a 4- there is vine called Virginia Creeper its very hardy it climbs up every thing like a weed in the fall the leaves turn crimson red and they remain that color through the winter- they get little Berry's on them which the birds eat in the winter, and if you put clematis in with them we have a purple its just beautiful! You could try other colors but this is a great vine!
Reply:I would never say stay away from sweet peas. That is insane. However, yes, they are annuals so you would have to replant each year; also, they tend to fade with the summer heat. They are also not for anyone who does not like to garden, as they are labour intensive.





I take it you are looking for something a little more permanent. In that case you need to look for a perennial hedge like boxwood.





Bamboo is EXTREMELY invasive and can even bring up cement after a few years!
Reply:I dont know if you have this particular plant in the USA but here in Australia we have a hedge which we call Neighbour be gone....the botanical name is Acmena smithii (Lilly Pilly)
Reply:How about a bower vine? They have awesome smelling pink blooms that hummingbirds love. Some other vines are morning glory or sweet peas if you just want some temporary color/privacy. Sweet peas also smell great but if you are going to try them, you need to plant them soon. I'd stay away from Virginia creeper as it is an invasive weed in my yard.





A hedge that I like is yew trees. They are fast growing.

get well flowers