LSTTT: Low Stress Twisty Tie Training

[Opie Yutts]

I have one word about LST'ing...

VELCRO!
It works GREAT for this!
Just keep the fuzzy side in!

So... what? You cut off a 1" strip and wrap it around the stem and some support thingee? Not sure I'm understanding this. Sounds a little spendy if you've got a lot of em, but I guess you could re-use them and it would only be a one time investment. Please elaborate. Sorry, I'm feeling a little dumb about this. Where are those brain pictures opie?

[Opie Yutts]

...it's nice to have knowledgeable folks like you around...

What, me? Really? Well I spose a little maybe. Drop in the bucket though. Thanks again.

I never even knew those things existed until I saw them in your photos. I'm getting all giddy just thinking about putting them to use!

I think that I know exactly what you mean. I absolutely hate shopping, but there are a couple exceptions. One is shopping for electronic gadgets, and another is for weed farming stuff. Not only do I like to browse hydro stores, but I like to just leisurely walk up and down nearly all the isles at a place like Home Labyrinth. In addition to finding stuff I didn't even knew existed, it's rare that I don't get at least a couple new ideas for hydro farming, and sometimes even for dirt farming. Of course it's best if you can do this while you're completely glazed over, but if you do, you might want to consider a little notepad or something, so you don't forget any brilliant inventions.

Keep on doing what you're doing...

Weird. That sure brings back memories. The only other time someone's said that to me was while pitching for my old softball team. Those exact words in that exact order. Sniff...where is that California address book?

[psteve]

So... what? You cut off a 1" strip and wrap it around the stem and some support thingee? Not sure I'm understanding this. Sounds a little spendy if you've got a lot of em, but I guess you could re-use them and it would only be a one time investment. Please elaborate. Sorry, I'm feeling a little dumb about this. Where are those brain pictures opie?

I use two kinds of velcro.
One kind has strips of velcro with adhesive on the back, The other kind comes on a roll, and has hooks on one side, and loops on the other.
I put the sticky backed stuff on the pot edges, and on bamboo stakes. Then I use the stuff on the roll to hold the plants where I want them.

[Opie Yutts]

Ah, I see. Sounds like a great idea.

[MVP]

Most of mine were $1.99 at Lowes. That's like, what? X amount? I'm always looking out for great deals. I bought cardboard when it was 4 cents a ton. I made this special deal where I only have to keep 3 tons at my house. Now it's up to 6 cents, and I bought 5 tons, so that's... I don't know, you figure it out as you contemplate the genius of Steve Martin.

Try WallyMart @ $1.29 each. I bought every last one at the store. Too bad they only had eight of them....

[antman20]

yo i could use some advice on my new plants first time
check em out let me now what you think
youre plants look awsome

[Opie Yutts]

yo i could use some advice on my new plants first time
check em out let me now what you think
youre plants look awsome

Done, and thank you. Your's look good too.

[MVP]

Details, my good man, I need details on the grow! Oh no, it's Opie and he details the crap out of everything - in a good way... well...

Uh, I mean I need detailed Photos of the grow. Can you provide pictures of what is growing on with the lovely ladies?

MVP :jointsmile:

[Weedhound]

i'm up for some photos of the lovely green.....

[Mr. Clandestine]

Of course it's best if you can do this while you're completely glazed over, but if you do, you might want to consider a little notepad or something, so you don't forget any brilliant inventions.

Of course. I take grand strolls around the Home Labyrinth every once in a while, but I'm no longer allowed to go by myself. My wife insists that she supervises my visits ever since I "surprised" her a few years ago by bringing home a new John Deere riding lawnmower. But, in my defense, it was a great deal...and I got 0% financing for a year on lawn supplies. She's lucky I didn't bring home an in-ground sprinkler system, garden tiller, and more! (Actually, I'm lucky I didn't... she would have outright killed me. I was only mauled for buying the lawnmower.)

As for being glazed over, I find this necessary to endure the dull drudgery of just about ALL of our shopping activities. Spending 3 HOURS at a grocery or outlet store is downright maddening while stone sober...this is generally where I let her do her thing, and I find a nearby hardware or electronics store. My job requires that I do a lot of 1-on-1 interviews, so I've always got a digital voice recorder on hand for those fleeting strokes of genius that need to be remembered. Sadly, I'm constantly erasing them before I have a chance to check them again. Maybe I should carry around a notepad reminding me to check my voice-reminders before erasing them...