Open Show n' Tell 2016

[MiddlerGuerrilla]

Keep some tape in your pocket.

I've always got a strip of duct tape already on location at all times.

 

[mushroom head]

Keep some tape in your pocket.

Why didn't you give me this advice two days ago :/ lost three big limbs because I'm rough with super cropping..

 

[Larry {the} Gardener]

Keep some tape in your pocket.

You should have told me this before I tried it. Trying to hold up a broken branch with one hand, while cutting an oak limb to use as a crutch with the other would describe my efforts at super cropping on Wednesday.

 

[Smidge34]

Pinch the stem between your fingers until you feel the inside "pop". Move up or down a 1/4" and repeat a couple of times then bend over a little and back up, maybe bend some the opposite way and she will finally bend. I've found some strains will always split the stem, especially if full of water. I like to crop just before I water when dry. Also, some strains just aren't suitable.

 

[thumper60]

Pinch the stem between your fingers until you feel the inside "pop". Move up or down a 1/4" and repeat a couple of times then bend over a little and back up, maybe bend some the opposite way and she will finally bend. I've found some strains will always split the stem, especially if full of water. I like to crop just before I water when dry. Also, some strains just aren't suitable.

that's why I pinch pinch pinch?something I learned in the 70s

 

[Larry {the} Gardener]

Pinch the stem between your fingers until you feel the inside "pop". Move up or down a 1/4" and repeat a couple of times then bend over a little and back up, maybe bend some the opposite way and she will finally bend. I've found some strains will always split the stem, especially if full of water. I like to crop just before I water when dry. Also, some strains just aren't suitable.

I quickly learned to move higher up the plant where the limbs were more limber. If you do break one of those, it doesn't hurt as bad.

 

[Larry {the} Gardener]

that's why I pinch pinch pinch?something I learned in the 70s

This was my tops from Wednesday. Until my buddy's dealer gets more smoke in, my mix will be getting top heavy.

 

[MiddlerGuerrilla]

Island Afghani
Hat tip @getawaymountain


I've got a Stumbleweed with purple showing up in the stalk and stems of fan leaves.
@Smidge34 exactly what you said about cropping. My Incredible Bulk are bad about splitting but they heal quick and tape when needed.

 

[MiddlerGuerrilla]

 

[757growin]

That's actually entertaining.

Halfsies?

 

[Larry {the} Gardener]

Speaking of dogs with too many or too few parts, here are the Foo Fighters doing Roky Erickson's {of 13th Floor Elevators fame} classic two headed dog.

 

[northeastmarco]

Why didn't you give me this advice two days ago :/ lost three big limbs because I'm rough with super cropping..

Lol I have broke a few,took small stick and tied a grass blade around to make splint.plus I always have tie wire,zip ties and other stuff for surprises in the bush.i am still probably to cautious with it.

 

[Backyard dirt]

You should have told me this before I tried it. Trying to hold up a broken branch with one hand, while cutting an oak limb to use as a crutch with the other would describe my efforts at super cropping on Wednesday.

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Recently I broke a pencil size sidebranch 3/4 off an apple sapling. Taped it and super glued it and it never missed a beat.

 

[Larry {the} Gardener]

Recently I broke a pencil size sidebranch 3/4 off an apple sapling. Taped it and super glued it and it never missed a beat.

I have a roll of grafting tape. I just didn't have it with me. Some guy on here a few months back said something about Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. I should listen to that guy and make sure my tape is in the pack next time.

 

[MiddlerGuerrilla]

Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance

Words of wisdom indeed lol

 

[Larry {the} Gardener]

Words of wisdom indeed lol

I always advise folks to never get smoked up before going into the woods. Now if I would just follow my advise. . . .

It seems like I always forget something. And when you hike half a mile going and coming, it is a bitch not having what you need.

 

[Vnsmkr]

I have a roll of grafting tape. I just didn't have it with me. Some guy on here a few months back said something about Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. I should listen to that guy and make sure my tape is in the pack next time.

That was me with 6 p's

 

[Vnsmkr]

I have a roll of grafting tape. I just didn't have it with me. Some guy on here a few months back said something about Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. I should listen to that guy and make sure my tape is in the pack next time.

 

[Vnsmkr]

My fucking theme song right here

 

[CA MTN MAN]

Madagascan marbled mantis chowing down on my biggest enemy this year, the tarnished plant bud.... Never even saw one before this season. Manny says will work for food