More trees to grow !

[JR]

As many of you know I grow "seafoam " or Teloxys aristata. Which are perfect for Silver Birch trees. Going to add to this with growing some Asparagus Fern Plumosus.

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Having seen "Shovelheads " (Ray ) and Paul's ( Scotties) pine trees I've just ordered 3 plants. Really wanted seeds , but not much choice of vendor, they were either from the US or China.

Roll on next week when they are delivered. :smiling3:.

[Jim R]

Hi John Percy Thrower Race
Watching with interested. Where did you buy your ferns? Are they indoor or outdoor plants? You can see how ignorant I am regarding green things - plants and Russian armour :hungry: You're knowledgeable about both.
Jim

[stillp]

You could try here John: https://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/item...pitzenschleier
Pete

[minitnkr]

Asparagus ferns are the only way to go for 1/35 pines IMHO. They always look great. PaulE

[JR]

Hi John Percy Thrower Race
Watching with interested. Where did you buy your ferns? Are they indoor or outdoor plants? You can see how ignorant I am regarding green things - plants and Russian armour :hungry: You're knowledgeable about both.
Jim

Hi Jim, in this country they would be normally grown indoors, away from full sunlight. Needing a light misting or placed over a bed of pebbles and well draining soil. Think I have read they can cause irritation to skin so latex gloves will be the order of the day. They can reach 1.5 m in height according to several sites, but the ones I've seen in peoples houses were never that size. Mrs R has asked where I might be growing these ? I mentioned the kitchen window cill, "Mmm " was the reply :smiling: Its already full .
Bought mine from a grower on E Bay:anguished: should be here on Friday.

You could try here John: https://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/item...pitzenschleier
Pete

Thanks Pete, don't why I didn't look there in the first place, as I have an account, they are where I buy the "seafoam " or Teloxys aristata from.
I've just ordered a packet of seed, only 9 in the packet , thank you for reminding me.:thumb2:

Asparagus ferns are the only way to go for 1/35 pines IMHO. They always look great. PaulE

I agree entirely Paul. They have such a fragile look about them, but use them as you say and they look perfect.:thumb2:

While I was buying the plants, I sent for some round Balsa in 5 and 6 mm dia in 200 mm lengths. Also ordered some Glycerine for the treatment part. Want to be ready when every thing is set up .

[scottie3158]

I got mine from a local garden centre. And after chopping off a lot of leaves for my dio. they have all grown back good and strong.

[JR]

I got mine from a local garden centre. And after chopping off a lot of leaves for my dio. they have all grown back good and strong.

That's good to know Paul.

[Steve Jones]

They will certainly look the business when you put them on your dios mate. Great stuff

[JR]

Afternoon all .
Though I ought to make a start on the branches. The plants have settled in well, and are putting up new shoots.

First thing was to remove the tallest stems and lay them out on some paper.


Possibly not enough to complete the 7 trees but a start.

In the past when doing the sea foam I've held the plants in the solution and put quite a few in the bucket. This time as these are so delicate I've laid them in the solution and covered with cling film to keep the dust out.


The mix is straight forward, equal parts warm water to Glycerin.



One meat container from the supermarket and an ice cream tub with the " branches " in .

Don't know what Paul did to his but I will keep these in the solution for a couple of days to allow the osmosis to occur, then remove and spray with clean water to retain the shape.

The trunks are ready, having being marked with a saw blade, painted with a couple of wash coats.






Hope this in interesting to some , any comments or suggestions more that welcome if you have done these before.

John.

[scottie3158]

Looking good John. I did the same but after they had soaked in the mix they were removed layed between sheets of kitchen towel and a few heavy books placed on top. for a few days.

[Jim R]

Hi John
Most interesting. Hope the fronds don't go all floppy and soggy. I watched a YouTube video and the fronds were dunked in the solution and when taken out looked almost like mush - rather useless. Your idea sounds spot on.
Look after yourself. We are staying in as much as possible and shopping at quiet times and avoiding crowds. Hands are sore they have been washed so much. Not panicking but taking advice onboard and being cautious.
Jim

[prichrd1]

John,

I have always struggled with undergrowth and tree's - so yes - this is informative.
Do you mark the trunks by dragging the saw blade along the length of the "trunk" ?

Paul.
:smiling2:

[minitnkr]

Very cool Dzhon. PaulE

[JR]

Looking good John. I did the same but after they had soaked in the mix they were removed layed between sheets of kitchen towel and a few heavy books placed on top. for a few days.

Thanks Paul, just what I need to know. Didn't think about the heavy books :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

Hi John
Most interesting. Hope the fronds don't go all floppy and soggy. I watched a YouTube video and the fronds were dunked in the solution and when taken out looked almost like mush - rather useless. Your idea sounds spot on.
Look after yourself. We are staying in as much as possible and shopping at quiet times and avoiding crowds. Hands are sore they have been washed so much. Not panicking but taking advice onboard and being cautious.
Jim

Hi Jim, well that had occurred to me that it might well happen with them being so thin, but reading Paul's method of using a heavy book has given me more hope.
Doing all supermarket shopping on line and keeping in the house and garden as much as possible, like you just trying to take care. Mrs R has taken to spraying me with various chemicals she has in stock !!!:smiling2:.

John,

I have always struggled with undergrowth and tree's - so yes - this is informative.
Do you mark the trunks by dragging the saw blade along the length of the "trunk" ?

Paul.
:smiling2:

Hi Paul, yes I firstly gave the dowel a wetting after the sanding to shape. This helps to raise the grain, so that further washes don't have such a dramatic effect and you end up with a woolly mess.

Sanding was carried out with my 100mm large sander that I used at work, certainly saved time, but can be done by hand and a then I used a very thin toothed blade. After I'd applied another coat of wash the very thin saw marks faded so I then used a small-hack saw instead. This time the marks have survived.
Hope this helps.

Very cool Dzhon. PaulE

Cheers Paul. The next couple of days will be interesting to sat the least !

Thanks Guys.
Jpohn.

[Steve Jones]

How are they coming along mate??. Looks a great idea. You may be able to solve all our climate change issues with your mini woodland scenes :thumb2: