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what zone?
« on: June 27, 2008, 06:50:48 PM »
I have a dumb ? I live in southeast Mi. What zone am I in? and how do you winter tropical lillys? Thanks Mike

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Re: what zone?
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2008, 07:15:03 PM »
probably 5b, but not sure.  I over winter my tropicals in the pots in the basement in a preform pond with grow lights above.  Some people unpot them and place them in damp sand in an airtight bag and container.  Hang around others will give you ideas.
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Re: what zone?
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2008, 07:46:38 AM »
Yes we will tell you later when it is time. Here in zone 6,  I store my tropical lilies in October.

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Re: what zone?
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2008, 11:24:55 AM »
Hi, google zones and you'll get an answer.

I'm too lazy to do tropicals so am no help.

Where are you located? I'm east of Grand Rapids. Are you anywhere near Swartz Creek/Flint/Flushing? I just got a notice of a pond tour sponsored by Mid Michigan Pond and water Garden Club, July 12, 2008 9am to 6 -pm. I'll do a thread about it.
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Re: what zone?
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2008, 11:44:21 AM »
Hi Ether this is Mike I am located in Taylor Mi. south of detroit, I guess I would be the same zone as you 5b. Thank you, Mike

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Re: what zone?
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2008, 12:18:21 PM »
Just type in your zip code and this arbor day site  and it wil tell you. http://www.arborday.org/webtools/hortzones/ziplookup.cfm?RegID=473
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Re: what zone?
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2008, 04:41:00 AM »
Hi John K, Questions are never dumb! That's how we learn! :) Glad you got some answerses!
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Re: what zone?
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2008, 07:19:23 AM »
Thanks everyone for your help. Mike

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Re: what zone?
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2008, 11:30:39 AM »
Totally not fair, what zone are you?
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Re: what zone?
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2008, 05:38:45 AM »
Hi Mike,
Do you have pictures of your pond setup? You know how us kindergarteners love pictures. 

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Re: what zone?
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2008, 10:23:37 AM »
Ya me too me to!I wana see!
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