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Post by ottawagardener on Nov 19, 2009 11:29:09 GMT -5
We are going to be moving to our 'farm' sooner than expected though delayed by the fact that my dh wants to get an apt in the city first and then starting looking for land which means a 'land gap' - ah! Anyhow, I have great friends (thanks Michele) who have offered the use of some of their dirt and plan on doing as much propogation as possible.
To the point, I have experimented with using root divisions of lovage for some of my clients to give them a lovage headstart. This has been successful. Anyone have a 'technique' that works extra well for them? I also have lovage seeds so I can increase plants that way but I want some large specimens to keep me going. Thanks!
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Post by silverseeds on Nov 19, 2009 11:45:42 GMT -5
I cant help, but god luck on the changeover. I hope you find a place that fits all your desires......  |
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Post by plantsnobin on Nov 19, 2009 15:27:14 GMT -5
Sorry, I have only grown it from seed. I just love the smell, I kind of 'pet' the plants when I am in the greenhouse. Will you be moving far from your current location? Should I still send the cinnamon vine tubercles? I can hold off if it would be better for you. Let us know how your land search goes. I hope you can find just what you are looking for. Are you sad to leave your current garden? I think I would have mixed feelings, but boy would it be great to get a fresh start with a new piece of land after you have had the chance to grow lots of things already. You have a much better idea of how big something is really going to get.
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Post by ottawagardener on Nov 19, 2009 17:25:49 GMT -5
Actually, if you don't mind. Frank was kind enough to send some tubercles that I have started but that should be enough for now. I would love to get some from you after we get our land, if that's okay.
I am sad to leave the current garden. I have so much going on and am excited to see the progress from year to year.
Telsing
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Post by canadamike on Nov 19, 2009 17:48:00 GMT -5
The roots are delicious, kind of a giant root celery. I had one once that was about 25 pounds, huge, I cut it in 20 or so and made a hedge of lovage along the neighbour's fence.
Lovage roots are also a delicious vegetable.
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Post by ottawagardener on Nov 19, 2009 18:45:22 GMT -5
Michele, thanks for letting me know this. Another reason to grow and love this vegetable.
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Post by canadamike on Nov 19, 2009 20:07:48 GMT -5
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Post by ottawagardener on Nov 19, 2009 20:45:18 GMT -5
Funny, every time I spelled it, I wondered that. I was just adding the 'e' because as I didn't want to drop the 'l' and call you Miche.  Telsing |
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Zone 4, acidic soil, and sandy loam that I have worked on for 4 years. Fixing the bad stuff.
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Post by peapod on Nov 21, 2009 23:27:53 GMT -5
I, like plantKaren,pet my lovage and have been known to sit in it as well just for the affect or effect eith one. I~ like the other "Michelle" (male/ female kindof person) tried to eat the roots. Ish. Didnt care for them very much but then again I dont like celery either.
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Post by bunkie on Nov 23, 2009 16:18:29 GMT -5
wow michel! i didn't know the roots were edible. am going to have to try them.
telsing, if we want to thin our lovage, i just do like michel sort of with a shovel. they separate easily. i have a small plant in a pot wintering in the cabin to use leaves throughout this winter.
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Post by canadamike on Nov 27, 2009 11:24:03 GMT -5
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Post by ottawagardener on Dec 1, 2009 7:50:30 GMT -5
Good, I like plants that I can't kill. When I first got my lovage plant, it was a pathetic seedling and stayed that way for a couple years until I moved out of shady slug zone into less shady less sluggy zone. After that it's been 4-6 feet high.
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