What are those gorgeous acid green leaves: Yes indeed, fortunately the dratted little beasts seem to go aft

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Yes indeed, fortunately the dratted little beasts seem to go after the older leaves but sometimes really trash some of the new tips.

I bought what I call my "Schmecker Snips", tiny, pointed plastic handled thingies that work like miniature sheep shearer's shears. They sneak in where pruning shears can't go, but it really re-defines the concept of tedium.

I wintered over the Moe's Gold helichrysum in the greenhouse in a large hanging pot but they have MASSIVE roots and it dries out just ALL the time. So I started another small one and I'll kiss the big one goodbye.

I guess the 'leaf miner' beasts are as hard to deal with as most leaf miners meaning you have to catch them at JUST THE RIGHT TIME and get them with Dormant Oil. If that opportunity is missed it's pure diligence that will get the best of them and nothing less.....

Lady B, Weeds and Wild Things Cold Spring, New York

-- posted by LadyB