Wicking worked

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  1. Donna S

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    Hi all, Got home late last night. Had a great time and have lots of pictures when I get caught up. Anyway I was thrilled with my wicking system. It worked wonderful. I put a little sand and cinnamon around each plant before I left and no damping off or bugs.

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    taken Jan. 29th day before I left. ( photo / image / picture from Donna S's Garden )





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    Jan. 29th ( photo / image / picture from Donna S's Garden )

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    1 week later. ( photo / image / picture from Donna S's Garden ) :stew1: :stew2:
     
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  3. Cayuga Morning

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    Great job on constructing your system, Donna. I am glad it worked for you. I have to go away for 3 days next week and am leaving my children to watch over my greenhouse stuff. I am a little worried. Thankfully I will be able to check everything late the day I leave and the day I get back which leaves really only one day that I need them to make sure they don't mess it up. I have all my hanging basket (wave)petunias started and they are fragile, yet. Maybe I should set the plug tray in a shallow tray that has a solid bottom.... You are an excellent help, here. Thanks Donna!
     
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    So glad your wicking worked for you Donna. Now when you leave home for a few days you won't need to worry about your plants any more.
     



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    I don't know what I'm more impressed with... the wicking or all that healthy new growth in just a week!
     
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    Donna, you have given a great idea for us here on the Stew. Now we can leave our precious seedlings in the care of your wicking system, and not worry about coming home to death and destruction.
    Thank you!
     
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    Great news, Donna. --Chapeau!

    Did your plantlets miss you?
     
  9. Donna S

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    Yes they did Sjoerd. They needed some tender loving care when I got home.
     
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