The seventh track on The Wiggles' 1998 tape, Wiggle Time. DISCLAIMER- I do not own or endorse The Wiggles. Sprout does
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
the wiggles funny absurdity 10- captian feathersword teaches about hot pot safety
here is another funny wiggles skit where captian feathersword teaches some puppies about pot safety. Also I think I have now reached the point where it is very hard to do wiggle fan requests. Now although I do try very hard to do so, most of the time unfortanatly it is very hard to do so. So it looks like now this is my final wiggles tape and I decided to retire putting anymore wiggles stuff up since I don't have any other wiggle stuff. the wiggles are property of disney and sprout and I own nothing of it. It all belongs to their respective owners and I own nothing of it. This is just for entertainment purposes.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Five Tips For Orchid Reblooming
This week's tips cover the problems of orchid reblooming. Reblooming questions are the questions we receive more than any other, so Steve Frowine provided these tips to get your orchids to rebloom:
When the blooming season for your orchid finally arrives, a common mistake of beginners is neglecting to increase watering frequency as the buds begin to form. Since blooms are mostly water (as is the rest of the orchid,) and the proper potting media typically drains quickly, the extra water needed by the buds may not be available if you don't increase your frequency of watering. If your buds are shriveling or the blooms are small and malformed (and there are no pests or diseases attacking your orchids,) then the problem is most likely inadequate water. Remember to use water that is room temperature or slightly warmer.
Many bugs seem to consider new buds as a delicacy; even mice and cockroaches may be attracted by the first scent of fragrant blooms. When the the buds first starting poking out, give your orchids a good inspection, peering under the leaves and in the cracks for mealy bugs, aphids, and any other potential predator. Aphids also love new leaf sprouts so check the entire plant and media surface. If you spot a few pests, try removing them with cotton swabs and washing them off with plain warm water; inspect again daily. Although mild soapy water will probably not damage the buds, avoid any treatment other than water until it's clear that water alone will not clear the pest problem. If you must use commercial pesticides, follow the instructions carefully and use the weakest solution prescribed; avoid applying the pesticide solution on the buds.
If your mature orchid is not budding at all during the normal bloom season for your orchid, you likely have a more serious imbalance in one of the fundamentals of water, light, or temperature. Looking at light first, check the color of the leaves. If the newer leaves are dark green and the newer leaves are longer than the older-growth leaves, you need to increase the light intensity to your orchids. Move it closer to a window, or to a brighter window, or closer to your artificial lamp. Do this gradually over a few days, slowly increasing the light intensity. Within a 2-3 weeks, you should see a difference in leaf color, and you may get some blooms in this bloom season.
Most orchids expect a wide variation in day and night temperatures, as much as 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and some orchids will not bloom without this variation. In houses with efficient heat and air-conditioning systems, it may be hard to find a spot in the house where the temperature drops 15 degrees at night. Fortunately, your best natural light position, the windowsill, is also the most likely spot of wide temperature variation. Purchase a minimum-maximum thermometer at any hardware store and check the temperature ranges at the windows in your house. If you find a good windowsill for temperature, also check the light intensity at that spot before moving your orchid. A westward-facing window may provide the best temperature range, but the sunlight may be too strong and require a light-filtering curtain to avoid sun burn spots on your orchid.
If your orchid is not blooming and wiggles loosely in the pot, it's probable that the orchid has root damage caused by overwatering or deteriorated media. Knock the plant out of the pot and inspect the roots for rot, leaving only roots that are stiff and healthy. Hopefully you will see some green root tips that tell you that the orchid will recover. Repot in new media and reduce your watering frequency. It's likely that you won't see blooms in the current blooming season, but the following season has a good chance for healthy, beautiful blooms.
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Fresh Beat Band - Nick Jrs Popular Show
Nick Jr. and Sprout have the best shows for kids. The Wiggles and Yo Gabba Gabba are probably my daughter's favorites, but she just discovered The Fresh Beat Band, and now that has taken all precedence. Her exact words were, "I like this show because of the music, and I like Kiki. She looks like me." She doesn't really look like Kiki, but in her eyes if she does because of the same hair color, so be it. I think it's awesome that she can relate to a character on television who is a positive role model.
For those of you who are not familiar with The Fresh Beat Band, it is a show about four teens named Kiki, Marina, Twist, and Shout who go to music school together. They all play musical instruments, and they know how to get your kids moving with their dancing. In each episode, they encounter a problem but they work together to find a solution. During the process of it all, they sing pop songs and dance. The lyrics are catchy and easy to follow, and it's just a fun and educational show to watch. It might not teach your child the alphabet or the colors like Mickey Mouse or Sesame Street, but it does reinforce teamwork and being active.
It's geared towards preschoolers, but I know some of my older nephews and nieces who are in grade school follow them. If they're all together in one house, and I turn on The Fresh Beat Band, they will start running to the toy bin to grab an instrument like the guitar, microphone, or drums. It's also a show where parents won't get easily annoyed. I can attest to this because I find myself humming along to the songs. It beats watching SpongeBob or Dora! Nick Jr. has also had famous guests featured in some of the episodes. In the "Band in a Jam" episode, pop star Ne-Yo performed his famous song "One in a Million" as well as the opening theme to The Fresh Beat Band.
The Fresh Beat Band are played by actors who really do play the musical instruments that their character plays. It's not fake acting. Kiki, played by Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, can play the guitar and violin. Twist's main interest, played by Jon Beavers, is hip-hop and is the DJ, rapper, and beat boxer in the show. Marina, played by Tara Perry (formerly Shayna Rose) can play the drums. Lastly, Shout, played by Thomas Hobbson can play the piano. It's great to know the four bandmates are all musically talented in real life.
What would be great to see is if The Fresh Beat Band will go on tour. Yo Gabba Gabba is touring in my hometown this year, and so I'm hoping Nick Jr. will have The FBB go on tour as well. I think the young kids and their older siblings will equally be excited especially because the majority of the actors are still in their 20s. They will be able to relate to actual people performing instead of costumed characters. How awesome would it be to have famous singers collaborate with them too just like Ne-Yo did.
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