tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post2276025557671255542..comments2024-02-23T19:00:02.184-08:00Comments on The Practical Plant Geek: The making of a mist systemEvan Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-54670222986657811902016-08-08T10:37:24.092-07:002016-08-08T10:37:24.092-07:00I did notice some slippage on the original design ...I did notice some slippage on the original design when I came back from vacation. So far, the tape on the current incarnation has maintained a firm grip. But thanks for the suggestion of the binder clips! If the tape does start coming off, I'll try those! And I think I'll use them to hold up a shower curtain around the cutting area for added humidity, though I haven't needed that yet.<br /><br />Yes, I selected the most convenient spot in the greenhouse to set up the mist system for cuttings, and moved the plants there. It's so nice learning the microclimates of your greenhouse so you can give your plants the best possible spot.Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-90923953764403955442016-08-03T10:29:14.341-07:002016-08-03T10:29:14.341-07:00Do you find that wet duct tape sometimes loses its...Do you find that wet duct tape sometimes loses its grip? May I suggest binder clips from the office supply? They come in several sizes. I use them in the greenhouse for things like hanging a plastic tablecloth as shade on the west end and holding various things. <br /><br />My permanent mist system uses 3 metal heads and copper pipe at the west end of the greenhouse so the vent fan on the east end pulls air across where the mist is falling. It helps to cool the air a bit. Instead of trying to move the mist to the plants, I move the plants where they get the most benefit. Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-1125131337685067712016-08-03T10:04:33.775-07:002016-08-03T10:04:33.775-07:00The wonders of duct tape! Ha! I'm going to try...The wonders of duct tape! Ha! I'm going to try to avoid the slimy green curtains. You might have enjoyed the look, but working around those things always set off my OCD.Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-83569116598713293252016-08-03T08:59:02.520-07:002016-08-03T08:59:02.520-07:00After several years of putting up the shade pavili...After several years of putting up the shade pavilion greenhouse each autumn we're still using duct tape to connect the plastic panels together. It's good stuff! (of course we have stepped up to the removable/replaceable non residue leaving kind).<br /><br />Nice work and I'm happy to see the area already full. It won't have that real propagation table vibe though until you've got the shower curtain in place and it has that attractive green tint to it. Oh and I'm not being sarcastic, I really do love that green tint!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-52117161006754323552016-08-02T13:19:11.691-07:002016-08-02T13:19:11.691-07:00Oh dear. Now that IS overstating it. I wouldn'...Oh dear. Now that IS overstating it. I wouldn't dream of comparing myself to da Vinci.Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-78694358072606284022016-08-02T13:17:50.844-07:002016-08-02T13:17:50.844-07:00It really is a small, simple system. The cuttings ...It really is a small, simple system. The cuttings are still looking good today, despite not being able to mist them frequently enough. Thankfully it's cool. Hope I get lots of plants out of those cuttings!Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-46649854712720119412016-08-02T13:15:06.448-07:002016-08-02T13:15:06.448-07:00The wonders of the scientific mind...makes me thin...The wonders of the scientific mind...makes me think of a line from Dylan Thomas "easy...for Leonardo".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-7262256882195716412016-08-02T11:05:43.694-07:002016-08-02T11:05:43.694-07:00Looks complicated. I'm usually envious of all ...Looks complicated. I'm usually envious of all the greenhouse owners. Not so much today :-D<br />Exciting to see the rooting trays, especially the sages, which I'm a huge fan of. The new bed will look great with mass planting from these trays. chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-39092866945843862012016-08-02T08:29:35.899-07:002016-08-02T08:29:35.899-07:00The hardest part is designing the system, but it&#...The hardest part is designing the system, but it's also a fun challenge. Actual assembly is a snap. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-14448685866674977862016-08-02T07:34:09.457-07:002016-08-02T07:34:09.457-07:00You make it all sound very easy! I keep thinking ...You make it all sound very easy! I keep thinking that it would be great to have emitters for watering my own greenhouse and the many containers all over the garden but have been intimidated by the unknown process. Your post has inspired me to do a bit of research. Your mist system is brilliant!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-43972923803073621402016-08-01T13:18:02.759-07:002016-08-01T13:18:02.759-07:00Thanks, Kris. I used the powder form for a long ti...Thanks, Kris. I used the powder form for a long time with pretty good results, but I've definitely seen improvements using the liquid hormone.Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725795560485860373.post-20835739192077964892016-08-01T13:13:08.696-07:002016-08-01T13:13:08.696-07:00Your mister system is pretty impressive, duct tape...Your mister system is pretty impressive, duct tape and all. Thanks for the comments on the rooting hormone - I use a liquid form (on the few occasions I actually take cuttings) but I'd been wondering if I should switch to the powder form.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com