Tribe.net. Local Connections Marial http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/2cb4d202-95e2-4e2f-b18b-b39598607d1b#157b9cc2-e971-4cf8-bd6a-553b891f8702 2007-09-07T04:09:41Z 2007-09-07T04:09:41Z

I'm thinking the wee ones will be good christmas ornaments. I wonder what would happen if I paint over them matching their own colors/patterns while they're fresh. Would that sabotage the drying process? Also can't determine from web research if the little guys dry well as the skin is thinner. They're so cute and pretty! I'll have to take pictures and post them.

Marial 2007-09-07T04:09:41Z maggiemae http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/2cb4d202-95e2-4e2f-b18b-b39598607d1b#263acfe0-3406-4ab4-a3d9-389b0ab6a812 2007-09-06T14:57:59Z 2007-09-06T14:57:59Z

dual thread. cool. about the gourds. Every time I've done them, they change colour, but then I don't do anything special during drying. The ones my parents have brought back from southern california are all spotted, like they show in that site. I think it would be difficult to preserve the colours by coating them, as this is how they dry; from the inside out. They'd need that vaporation.

maggiemae 2007-09-06T14:57:59Z Daniel http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/2cb4d202-95e2-4e2f-b18b-b39598607d1b#42fd07ed-1e8c-4a47-8271-05e56deceb4b 2007-09-06T04:51:42Z 2007-09-06T04:51:42Z

Yes, generally transplanting a plant is best done when it goes dormant. In the case of annuals or biennials it's usually not really worth the effort because annuals usually won't survive the cold season and biennials generally end up pretty ratty the second year if they're transplanted. It's always worth a shot with any plant though. Wait until the flowers die back and then get enough soil to get a relatively intact root system. There's a good chance it won't be successful but as I said, give it a try. Foxgloves (and most annuals) usually replenish through seeding. Your best bet might be to get the dried seed heads at the end of the season and grow from scratch.

Daniel 2007-09-06T04:51:42Z Marial http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/2cb4d202-95e2-4e2f-b18b-b39598607d1b#a731d83f-2a58-4317-af0b-0ae90225a6bb 2007-09-06T04:43:23Z 2007-09-06T04:43:23Z

I read they can be transplanted.. These were in the bed when I moved in, 2 large plants under a butterfly bush which grew in and filled down, obscuring the flower heads so I need to find them a friendlier place to live. I've read they can be transplanted in the fall.

Marial 2007-09-06T04:43:23Z Marial http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/2cb4d202-95e2-4e2f-b18b-b39598607d1b#1383da05-d171-477d-b20b-751a2af1d500 2007-09-06T04:41:21Z 2007-09-06T04:41:21Z

Lovely site. Thank you! I grew small decorative gourds, spoon gourds, etc. with beautiful stripes. Are the colors preservable?

Marial 2007-09-06T04:41:21Z maggiemae http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/2cb4d202-95e2-4e2f-b18b-b39598607d1b#97c8b40a-f5c7-419f-b5df-54d6f25683e6 2007-09-06T03:23:08Z 2007-09-06T03:23:08Z

http://www.joshclay.com/gourdprojects.html

maggiemae 2007-09-06T03:23:08Z ~Ms. Purity~ http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/2cb4d202-95e2-4e2f-b18b-b39598607d1b#f9df7893-61db-4b71-8bc8-ad3098020887 2007-09-06T03:17:55Z 2007-09-06T03:17:55Z

It's a bit late in the year to plant foxgloves, at least here it is. They are a biennial, so they can't be divided, but many will freely reseed themselves.

~Ms. Purity~ 2007-09-06T03:17:55Z Marial http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/2cb4d202-95e2-4e2f-b18b-b39598607d1b#c9aafa88-c331-4044-8b76-920a14a6283a 2007-09-06T02:01:12Z 2007-09-06T02:01:12Z

What's the best time/way to transplant foxgloves? Can they be divided? Also.. Best method to dry small decorative gourds? Thank you all for your help and expertise..

Marial 2007-09-06T02:01:12Z