tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post8883727636790574073..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Enamored with the GingerMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-33669143131255559532015-01-10T11:50:37.004-05:002015-01-10T11:50:37.004-05:00What an informative article!! Thank you so much f...What an informative article!! Thank you so much for answering all of the questions I had about my newly purchased ginger plant. I was doubting the planting area I had selected for the front yard and was delighted when I found your article, which let me know I had indeed selected the wrong location for my ginger plant. Now I'm moving to Plan B, which is to plant it in the moister, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25937349624838488522009-01-11T19:55:00.000-05:002009-01-11T19:55:00.000-05:00Hi Denise, Thank you for your visit and your quest...Hi Denise, Thank you for your visit and your question. I will tell you what I do and what I know and hopefully it will help you also. Let me start by saying I cut out the tops of my gingers about 3 x's a year. This keeps them from getting too tall and lanky. I like to keep them between 4 and 5 feet tall for where I have them. <BR/><BR/>I dig up the entire plant when I am separating one. You willMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-81366549003291384512009-01-11T17:58:00.000-05:002009-01-11T17:58:00.000-05:00I live in Houston and have a Ginger that is almost...I live in Houston and have a Ginger that is almost 3 yrs old and is over 6ft tall and 5ft wide. I am a novice gardener and would like to plant some of this around the yard without damaging the plant. How do I separate the ginger and what are the soil requirements.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03048788239443692773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-9642632403750347362009-01-11T17:55:00.000-05:002009-01-11T17:55:00.000-05:00I live in Houston and have a Ginger that is almost...I live in Houston and have a Ginger that is almost 3 yrs old and is over 6ft tall and 5ft wide. I am a novice gardener and would like to plant some of this around the yard without damaging the plant. How do I separate the ginger and what are the soil requirements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-41085807581270730632009-01-11T17:49:00.000-05:002009-01-11T17:49:00.000-05:00I live in Houston and have a Ginger that is almost...I live in Houston and have a Ginger that is almost 3 yrs old and is over 6ft tall and 5ft wide. I am a novice gardener and would like to plant some of this around the yard without damaging the plant. How do I separate the ginger and can this plant take direct sunlight?Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03048788239443692773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-75932240359399026972009-01-11T17:44:00.000-05:002009-01-11T17:44:00.000-05:00I have a ginger that is almost 3 years old, over 6...I have a ginger that is almost 3 years old, over 6ft tall and 5ft wide. I live in Houston. How do I separate it to plant around the yard. I am a novice gardener.<BR/><BR/>DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03048788239443692773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-45780309282986830212008-08-29T22:18:00.000-04:002008-08-29T22:18:00.000-04:00Meems - wow - your ginger is beautiful. We have t...Meems - wow - your ginger is beautiful. We have them around the pool and they do get huge and they are so dramatic, but mine have never bloomed...or at least not yet. Some are 4 years old, then I have some younger ones that are 2. Wonder if they have to be more mature to bloom? Do you feed yours?Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-9911541521827208482008-08-14T10:01:00.000-04:002008-08-14T10:01:00.000-04:00Anonymous: I was cleaning out my e-mail and realiz...Anonymous: I was cleaning out my e-mail and realized I missed your comment and question. <BR/><BR/>Without seeing exactly where you have planted your ginger it is hard for me to say. But if you have some shade I would suggest you move them... not now... it is too hot. But in the fall... maybe the end of September or beginning of October. <BR/><BR/>No matter what it is crucial you keep them well Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-64411523455965527112008-08-12T16:40:00.000-04:002008-08-12T16:40:00.000-04:00I live in Houston, Tx (Zone 9) and have the same v...I live in Houston, Tx (Zone 9) and have the same variegated ginger in my flower bed. I just planted them in July and believe I've erroneously planted them in a too sunny area as the leaves are turning brown. I notice how the leaves curl up to protect themselves on sunny days but I guess the all day sun is just too much. Your thoughts would be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-65180291671265741822008-05-30T23:16:00.000-04:002008-05-30T23:16:00.000-04:00This post made my night! I planted a ton of varie...This post made my night! I planted a ton of variegated ginger this year after realizing it was the only plant that stayed pretty and perky through this year’s frosts. Your garden is what mine wants to be when it grows up. Honestly, we have a lot of the same plants, only mine are smaller. Does that mean I’m on the right track? I certainly hope so.Wicked Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540250068640733537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-12259134256263123612008-05-28T09:07:00.000-04:002008-05-28T09:07:00.000-04:00I'm embarrassed to admit I had NEVER looked closel...I'm embarrassed to admit I had NEVER looked closely at my ginger blooms. They do have those beautiful (and colorful) hibiscus looking shells you described.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888999648897092221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-53648652727773777352008-05-26T21:16:00.000-04:002008-05-26T21:16:00.000-04:00I too love variegate plants - and have a nice stan...I too love variegate plants - and have a nice stand of variegated ginger hiding a pallet of unused roof tiles. I have never pruned it but think I need to thin it out a bit (hmmm - where could I start a new planting of it?) Mine looks just like yours but I don't think the bloom has that cool yellow shell shape. I'll be heading out there for a closer look . . .Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888999648897092221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-88349451308160899012008-05-26T20:47:00.000-04:002008-05-26T20:47:00.000-04:00Yes, I am in zone 8 or 8B. Some things I can get t...Yes, I am in zone 8 or 8B. Some things I can get to grow that are from somewhere else. I even have plants I brought back from Tn & N.C. as they are my 2 favorite places.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-66216651224291448292008-05-25T16:07:00.000-04:002008-05-25T16:07:00.000-04:00You're so sweet!You're so sweet!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-10970454666468834172008-05-25T14:08:00.000-04:002008-05-25T14:08:00.000-04:00blackswamp girl: shhh! if you don't tell anyone th...blackswamp girl: shhh! if you don't tell anyone they'll never know the difference. I am imagining the shell ginger stays shorter and more compact indoors which would add a very nice touch! I say, go ahead and give it a try.<BR/><BR/>tina: I guess you can tell I love it too. I can see why it wouldn't make it in Zone 6-7 winter... someone must have just the right conditions for it to flower in thatMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-61013454552484880682008-05-25T10:59:00.000-04:002008-05-25T10:59:00.000-04:00I love the ginger-especially your variegated ginge...I love the ginger-especially your variegated ginger. I tried to overwinter mine in the ground here in zone 6-7. I don't think it came back but some gardeners in town have had luck-and even a bloom after about five years. Lovely plant in your Florida garden.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-10744090951424029352008-05-25T08:34:00.000-04:002008-05-25T08:34:00.000-04:00katarina: Thank you!cheryl: I guess every garden f...katarina: Thank you!<BR/><BR/>cheryl: I guess every garden finds the plants that work best and in my case I use them in several places. The ginger just seems to love it here <EM>so I love it here</EM>. It IS so interesting to learn of other climes and habitats in various parts of the world... my favorite part of blogging. Thanks for all the compliments, Cheryl.<BR/><BR/>Laura: You are right you Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5911912995122036432008-05-25T02:02:00.000-04:002008-05-25T02:02:00.000-04:00Wow, Meems. I never knew shell ginger was so gorg...Wow, Meems. I never knew shell ginger was so gorgeous and so detailed. Wish we could grow them here, but they aren't hardy for us. I could grow it as a potted plant, I guess, but I've got so many of those the way it is that I have to bring in. I'll just drool over yours!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-77955256718513524312008-05-25T00:49:00.000-04:002008-05-25T00:49:00.000-04:00Yes, I live in NE Central. I have several plants t...Yes, I live in NE Central. I have several plants that make it through the colder times.<BR/>Sorry I have not used the flower in arrangements yet. Also did you know that you could use the sticky fluid in the flowers of the Pinecone to rinse your hair? It leaves a light sent of ginger to your hair. I plan to do that to see. Mine are already almost 5' tall. Yes, the roots stay ok where I have mine Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-18225421403970210212008-05-24T23:23:00.000-04:002008-05-24T23:23:00.000-04:00Forget turning green. I think I just died of envy!...Forget turning green. I think I just <I>died</I> of envy! I keep looking for some variegated shell ginger to have as a houseplant, but... well, even if I find it, it will never look as good up here as it does down there in your garden!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-57200983170215941372008-05-24T17:35:00.000-04:002008-05-24T17:35:00.000-04:00What a beautiful plant, and it's gorgeous the way ...What a beautiful plant, and it's gorgeous the way you have it here with the croton and liriope! What a beautiful yard you've created. <BR/><BR/>I've been afraid to plant it because of its watering needs and because I have very little filtered sun in my yard (unfortunately).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-24638962072743443422008-05-24T16:35:00.000-04:002008-05-24T16:35:00.000-04:00You have a most beautiful garden. The ginger is ...You have a most beautiful garden. The ginger is a stunning plant, I can see why you would use them in your garden. It is lovely to see a garden in a different part of the world.....so informative, Thank you for the information on the peace lily, I will try this and see.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-49218983917739771132008-05-24T16:20:00.000-04:002008-05-24T16:20:00.000-04:00The variegated ginger looks great!/KatarinaThe variegated ginger looks great!<BR/>/KatarinaKatarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-78037297387203965592008-05-24T08:00:00.000-04:002008-05-24T08:00:00.000-04:00mlm: You're my funny girl.I'm so honored that you ...mlm: You're my funny girl.I'm so honored that you commented and couldn't we each use a dummy course in something or a few things actually! You are so brilliant at so many other things -- if you knew about gardening well... it would make you just <EM>too perfect!</EM><BR/><BR/>Susan: I must have the right amount of shade creating that perfect filtered-light condition ---the ginger is right at homeMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-71116969413778962342008-05-23T22:19:00.000-04:002008-05-23T22:19:00.000-04:00I can see why you like the shell ginger so much. ...I can see why you like the shell ginger so much. It is a beauty. I love the way the buds open to a completely different looking flower.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com