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Aug 14, 2023Liked by Jenks Farmer

Your "Whoomp!" is our gain. Thanks for being that plant snob we have all come to love & trust, and seek out for garden info, encouragement and inspiration !!!

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Thank you!

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Aug 14, 2023Liked by Jenks Farmer

oh - btw - the crinum I purchased at the GPPA field trip is blooming - I was pleasantly surprised as I thought it wouldn't do so until next year - yee haw !!!!!

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nice! now give some liquid fertilizer so it sets buds for next year

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okee dokee ... thanks for the info - crinums are new to me so I can use all the help I can get. Also, I got some seeds that are doing quite well but I'm not sure when I should pot them up individually - they are all in one big shallow dish right now ?????

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Aug 14, 2023Liked by Jenks Farmer

NO! It is not too much. To me the journey that you went thru picking the crinum is important. I like being able to read what your thoughts were as you considered and rejected various plants. I bet you have some fun anecdotes about the various people and clubs who invited you to push a particular plant. Those probably need to be in another book

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Actually, it is this book. But the stories here on substack are just teasers for the book. I'm not sure I make that clear.....

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Hate to say it, Jenks, but my favorite part this time is the pictures! That pink shirt!

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Well, I'm happy my fashion direction appeals to you. But disappointed that I disapppointed you in writing. It's too much isn't it? Too many wandering thoughts, not enough action.....

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Oh no, it's not too much at all. I just looooove that photo of you bending over pink crinums in your pinkish shirt. Sorry to be gushing over an image.

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Agreed!

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Okay, I'm a fashionista at heart.

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I can’t wait to read the whole story - looking forward to the release!!!

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Me too...So ready to be finished with all the final details...

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