Mike asks…
When will John McCain start talking about that big elephant in the room – the economy?
All he ever says is “I know how to fix it” yet he has been in office for 26 years – why isn’t it fixed?
Andrew answers:
Economics is not McCains subject so it’s no surprise that he avoids discussing it where possible. He doesn’t talk about a cohesive economic plan – instead he focuses on cost cutting, which of course is only a fraction of the picture.
He doesn’t talk economics – which covers the relationships between the people, land, resources , money, income, taxes as well as governmnet spending.
David asks…
Is an Elephant bigger than a rhinosaurus?
My sister is making a bet with me and i need to know A.S.A.P!
Andrew answers:
Dont kids these days know about google? Really?
Susan asks…
Elephant ears not growing as big as they use to?
Elephant ears are growing about half the size that they use to grow. About 3 years now they have gotten smaller and smaller. I water them almost everyday, but I do not have mulch around them and I do have a weed cloth like thing over the whole bed but I have cut a really big hole for the elephant ears. I have had them about 9 years now. The first 3 they were really really big but have gotten very small. Not sure what to do to get them big again.
Andrew answers:
I had this same problem and noticed I had a big ant colony living near the plant. I took care of the ants and fertilized the heck out of it and now it’s fine.
Thomas asks…
In Maryland, what are the trees that have purple trumpet-like flowers & the leaves get big like elephant ears?
The trumpet like flowers are only in the Spring and the “horn” part points downward. I’ve heard these trees nicknamed “elephant ear trees” and also heard this is the wood most commonly used now for piano keys (versus the old fashioned ivory). they are common in Harford county and can grow like 50′ tall. What in the dickens are they called?
The trumpet like flowers are only in the Spring and the “horn” part points downward. I’ve heard these trees nicknamed “elephant ear trees” and also heard this is the wood most commonly used now for piano keys (versus the old fashioned ivory). they are common in Harford county and can grow like 50′ tall. What in the dickens are they called?
here is a pic from a first year tree (at least you can see the leaves but not the flowers or bark)
http://ogresview.mu.nu/images/bigleaf-thumb.jpg
Andrew answers:
I agree with the above, Paulownia tree. Actually Paulownia is the genus name for many different species found around the work, but mostly China and other Asian countries.
The genus was names in honor of Queen Anna Pavlovna of The Netherlands (1795–1865), daughter of Tsar Paul I of Russia.
Paulownia fortunei is a fast-growing tree that is grown commercially for the production of hardwood timber, but in this country it is mainly an ornamental growing multiple feet a year.
Paulownia tomentosa is listed as an invasive species in the southeastern United States, having been introduced there as an ornamental tree for its decorative flowers.
It is important to know what Paulownia you are planting. While bother are fast growing, the P. Tomentosa can escape cultivation in milder areas, that is it becomes a weed displacing native plants.
Here’s a website you might enjoy.
Http://www.dragontrees.com/dragonbe.html
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Wonderful, that’s definitely what I was searching for! You just spared me alot of work