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[Colin_T]

To get rid of ants grab some boric acid and sugar. Mix them together with some water and lay it out for the ants. They will eat some and carry it back to their base resulting in death for the whole population. It's better than chemicals.

I have tried borax and sugar, the ants here won't touch it. They do like fish oil though so I have been using that mixed with borax. Most of the ants are gone but there is still 2 groups left. They come out occasionally and are nowhere near as bad as when I first moved in. The first night I was here I got woken up in the middle of the night and was covered in them. They were all over the floor, walls and ceiling and me.

 

[Back in the fold]

it reduces the amount of water the plant cutting will lose through transpiration, so it doesn't dry out as quickly.

What @Colin_T said and also it is supposed to focus more energy on the new roots. This is actually my first try at this and I am excited to see it work.

 

[I Like Rare Fish]

Made passion fruit and pineapple chamomile solar tea. My new favorite breakfast: garlic confit toast with avocado and rosemary

 

[Sgooosh]

it reduces the amount of water the plant cutting will lose through transpiration, so it doesn't dry out as quickly.

i see, thanks

 

[Sgooosh]

Made passion fruit and pineapple chamomile solar tea. My new favorite breakfast: garlic confit toast with avocado and rosemary
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that looks delicious! what are the other leaves that are not rosemary?

 

[Rocky998]

Made passion fruit and pineapple chamomile solar tea. My new favorite breakfast: garlic confit toast with avocado and rosemary
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Delicious

 

[Colin_T]

What @Colin_T said and also it is supposed to focus more energy on the new roots. This is actually my first try at this and I am excited to see it work.

The plant cutting doesn't put all it's energy into roots. The first thing it does is waste a heap of energy repairing the damaged tissue where you cut the leaf. Then it starts trying to grow roots.

If you want cuttings to be more successful, there are a few things you can do.
1) Trim any lower leaves & branches from the stem/s you plan on cutting. Do this a few days to a week before you take the cutting. This allows the plant to heal the injured tissue while the stem is still on the plant. The cutting won't have to waste energy on repairs and can go straight to root growth and development.

2) Water the plant really well for at least 2 weeks before you take any cuttings. This ensures the cuttings are well hydrated when you take them.

3) Fertilise the plant regularly for at least 1 month (preferably 2) before taking cuttings. The plant will have stronger healthier stems and leaves and more nutrients will be stored in the cutting when you take it, thus allowing for faster and better root development.

4) Try to take cuttings when its cool so they don't dry out before being potted up. This is more of an issue if you take lots of cuttings and it can be a while before they get planted in some growing medium. If it's going to be a long time (many hours) before the cuttings get planted, wrap them lightly in wet paper and put them in an esky (cooler) so they stay cool and damp.

5) Take cuttings during the middle of the day so the stems and leaves have lots of nutrients in them. Most plants draw water and nutrients out of the leaves and stems at night and store it in the roots. When the sun comes out, they pump the water and nutrients back up the stems and into the leaves. This takes an hour or two, so letting them wake up and spend a few hours photosynthesising before taking cuttings, gives the cuttings more nutrients to live off.

6) Have the pots of cuttings sitting in a shallow tray with some liquid plant fertiliser. You want about 1/4 of the pot in the liquid. Use the fertiliser at 1/4 to 1/2 strength. The liquid will help keep the potting mix moist and the nutrients will wick up the potting mix and help the cuttings develop roots faster. You can also pour this liquid fertiliser over the leaves and soil and the plants can take in nutrients through their leaves. Some people use a spray bottle to mist the leaves with liquid fertiliser.

 

[I Like Rare Fish]

that looks delicious! what are the other leaves that are not rosemary?

Thyme. More of a garnish. I have an herb garden that I use for things like this. Fresh bay leaves, thyme, couple different kinds of mint, chamomile, curry plant, oregano, and many more.

 

[jaylach]

Thyme. More of a garnish. I have an herb garden that I use for things like this. Fresh bay leaves, thyme, couple different kinds of mint, chamomile, curry plant, oregano, and many more.

I love thyme! It is one of my go to spices along with garlic, basil, black pepper and sage. Sigh, there are others but those are my mains. Have to have nutmeg for stroganoff! LOL! Some may raise their eye brows as to nutmeg and stroganoff but that is old school recipes. Newer recipes use just about everything except what is supposed to be in stroganoff.

 

[TheLavenderBadger]

Made passion fruit and pineapple chamomile solar tea. My new favorite breakfast: garlic confit toast with avocado and rosemary
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Avocado toast is amazing!

 

[connorlindeman]

Avocado toast is amazing!

I HATE avocado. Ever since I was a kid I've hated it.

 

[Rocky998]

I HATE avocado. Ever since I was a kid I've hated it.

Wait so your vegetarian right?
You can't disregard one of the best fruits/vegetables if you are. Can't be THAT picky bro

 

[connorlindeman]

Wait so your vegetarian right?
You can't disregard one of the best fruits/vegetables if you are. Can't be THAT picky bro

One of the best? More like one of the worst(tasting that is).
It makes me gag.

 

[I Like Rare Fish]

One of the best? More like one of the worst(tasting that is).
It makes me gag.

You make me gag

 

[Oblio]

Avocado has it's place, guacamole, bean salad.
But toast, only when I am low on soi latte