Bamboo Hummingbirds Seeds and Cement

It has been nearly 6 months since my last 'fishing' video and many of my long time subscribers have been wondering "what has happened to Saltykayak... did he die?" Well no, I am still healthy (and so is Big John) but not doing much fishing. The Lord has given me in a completely new passion and I have turned from the getting the smell of fish on my hands to getting dirt under my finger nails. I am beginning to learn about plant cuttings and seeds to air propagation. Also, casting leaves in cement and painting them to casting cement flower pots. Projects, projects, projects.
This video will touch on just a few projects I am being blessed with. The lesson here is.. you are NEVER too old to begin a new hobby.

[@TideFighterFishingTeam]

Glad you are happy and healthy. God Bless you and big John! Sorry I don't have much interest in flowers but follow you passion. Hope you get out on the water again someday!

[@slida65]

Brother Lane im a fisherman and now I'm into plants. I don't have what you have living in NY. Can't wait to see what plants you're going to get.

[@georgepretnick4460]

The Lord told me to stop watching your channel.

[@SaltyKayak]

Then, do what the Lord tells you. I do. And almost always, He tells me through His word which I read daily but on rare occasions He whispers in my ear. George, liars do NOT go to heaven. Those who do not believe.. don't go to heaven..but they do live forever in 'darkness'. I decided not to be a fool a long time ago once I realized that evolution is impossible.. the laws of entropy, DNA, information, life ONLY creates life, etc., etc.

[@kc2jfs]

Lane, I’m not sure where to begin or really what to say. To say that I won’t miss watching you and John fishing would be a lie. To say I’m happy that you will be posting more planting videos then fishing would also be untrue. However, I’m mature and wise enough to know that you have to enjoy what you do in life. That these choices are yours and yours only to make, for we have only one life to live on this earth. I will say thanks for giving me comfort and solace during some stressful times with your videos. Make the most of it always. God Bless

[@andrewburnell4869]

Glad you are doing well

[@getreel1712]

Don’t recall you saying what your going to do with all that Boo.

[@SaltyKayak]

Hi GR, I am having a big tree removed this coming 31st and I will be planting a row of bamboo all along that fence area, along the back and sides of my property lines, down my walkway and any pots I have left over, I will probably sell...

[@123holsey123]

I was just talking to my dad about you and how I was missing you and big John’s fishing trips my dad is getting up there in age and I can no longer get him in and out of the boat and after fishing together for the last fifty plus years I haven’t been in the mood to go out and wet a line. Glad to see your healthy happy and doing things that keep you young and going.

[@oceandeepfishing4555]

Well glad to see you back on. That's a great hobby you picked up. We do miss seeing you on the water but looks like we will have some different videos now to watch. A word of caution on those bamboo trees and bushes. Make darn sure you want them where your going to plant them. Cause once established you can't get rid of the root system my ex father in law was a horticulturist and thought me many things and that was one of the lessons. Also which I get a big kick out of is grafting. He showed me how to graft several different types of citrus off of one root stock plant. Pretty cool to see that work. We had navels tangerine and grapefruit and a few more varieties on one tree. Well good luck with everything. Say hello to big John next time you see him. Glad to see you again. Happy growing....

[@normbeauchamp7224]

Well, it is sure good to see ya doing well. I was a bit worried about ya. I will say, when you become interested in something, you sure go all out and master it. God Bless you and say hi to big John for me.....

[@samparks3368]

happy to see you are fine, keep up the good work

[@robsoutdoors1766]

Great to see u man I was actually worried bout ya haven't seen ya on in quite some.time.bud

[@SaltyKayak]

Thanks Rob, I have been meaning to make some videos on this new adventure and only when people were thinking I might be dead.. well that inspired me to get on the ball and make a video. More to come in the future..

[@robsoutdoors1766]

@@SaltyKayak I sincerely look forward to them

[@idigdaytona4478]

I was going to warn you about bamboo getting out of control . I see you know about it . Soon you will be making bamboo flutes ! The firecracker plants are great . The humming birds love them . Stay well Lane .

[@PIAMUSA]

Praise the Lord you'[re back. I was just wondering about what happened? Still watch some of your fishing video. Love your new hobbies, specially the leaf cement. They're so pretty.

[@deanfulford69]

I sure do miss watching you and big John fishin

[@LoveTheSun]

Nice video. Is there a way to identify creeping bamboo? Thanks.

[@SaltyKayak]

From all my readings and research, there is no visual way to tell from the leaf structure but it is pretty easy to tell from the root structure and whether or not new shoots are popping up 5' or 10' away from the parent plant. Clumping bamboo stays in a 'clump' and over the years, expands in a basic expanding circle.. easy to control. But creeping bamboo sends out roots in all directions UNDERGROUND and a shoot or several might pop up in the middle of your neighbors yard. Studies have been done on how to control creeping bamboo and they sell thick plastic barriers that are 22" deep that you can bury AROUND your creeping bamboo and it will be contained. Apparently the roots will never go deeper than 20" while they are 'creeping' and will follow the barrier and can be controlled that way. WAY too much work. Just buy or plant 10 or 15 clumping bamboo so that the circles will eventually grow to touch each other and you will basically have an impenetrable barrier in a couple years.

[@LoveTheSun]

Thanks for your detailed reply@@SaltyKayak

[@floridaflow4039]

Salty!!!! Missed you

[@johnbush2798]

Lane, So glad to see your latest KZbin to all your brothers and sisters of the hook and book...we have missed you very much!!!! Your horticulture handiwork and cement art are fascinating. You are one of the most interesting people ever...very talented. Would really love to see a video (or more) of your process for your cement leaf castings..they are incredibly beautiful!!! So glad you (and Big John) are doing well.

[@SaltyKayak]

Hi John. Once I get a regular daily routine going and I can beg another elephant ear leaf from the neighbor, I will make a video of the leaf casting and painting...

[@johnbush2798]

@@SaltyKayak Lane...that would be amazing!!! I really look forward to that. Be well brother.

[@medic-aidskayakfishing9476]

Salty! My Brother in Christ, it is so good to see your video and learn that you and Big John are both doing okay! You had us worried! Enjoyed your latest video!

[@SaltyKayak]

Thanks Medic, I will be making a few more 'how to' videos for anyone interested.. in my success and failures.. we all can learn from each others experiences and improve on our own adventures.

[@Drako155Video]

Good to see you in a video again. Where did you learn to do the casting? Can you make a video on it? It would be nice to see how you do it.

[@SaltyKayak]

Hi Drako, I have been interested in trying cement casting for quite awhile. When I was pouring some walkways several years ago, a leaf fell in the wet cement and left a perfect cast when it decomposed. I also checked out a few videos on KZbin and once I stopped fishing, in that vacuum, and since my neighbor has a bunch of elephant ear bushes, I decided to give it a try. And yes, I plan on making a "how too" video soon.

[@jeffreyholmes5283]

I have missed you and Jon

[@kylebryer1111]

Good to see you doing what you love

[@mdudley52]

really great to hear from you,nice hobbies.

[@SaltyKayak]

Keeps these old bones well lubricated. Gardening is a lot of physical work.

[@larrysowada9905]

So your saying no more fishing? I don't think i could ever give it up it's so relaxing, excitement of what your going to catch or get hooked, having fresh fish to eat or give to friends, just the memories when my dad took me fishing for the first time and the last when he passed away and now making memories with my brother in law as we are both retired. Thank you for all the enjoyment you gave me. Larry

[@SaltyKayak]

Hi Larry, oh I will be going fishing and still have most of my poles and basic gear. When the weather cools a bit.. in the Fall and Winter, I will be going out with Gary on his boat and of course will be making videos for sharing the adventure.

[@larrysowada9905]

@@SaltyKayak did you sell your boat? I only surf fish mostly in the outer banks where my sister has a beach house, i to wait till fall ( October/ November )

[@jamesbolen4872]

I am very happy to see you are still alive! Gonna miss the fishing.

[@SaltyKayak]

Hi james, I 'kinda' also miss the weekly fishing but also am just as excited about this new adventure.

[@MrKeyskeyskeys]

Hey salty, good to see you again. Is there a particular reason why you quit fishing? And did you sell your boat?

[@SaltyKayak]

Hi MrKeys, One day last Summer, I had the boat all geared up, fishing poles, tackle, bait, trailer hooked up to the truck and ready to go and pick up Big John.. everything was looking like a normal deep sea fishing trip like every week for the last 10 years. When I opened my back gate getting ready to leave for the ramp, I 'heard' the Lord say "you're done with fishing". That was it, nothing more. That was all He said. and in that moment, I physically felt something being removed from me.. the 'desire' to do the intense and thrilling deep sea fishing.. was gone. Of course, I still went to pick up John and we went out a few more times but honestly, the excitement, thrill and joy of fishing was gone. Little did I know that within a few months, God would put me on a new path with just as much passion and pleasure as I had with fishing... and I am developing a green thumb. I am actually doing a lot more 'physical' exertion doing this gardening, building and casting than I ever did fishing because here in Florida, I have to tend to these plants nearly all day. Out in the ocean, the temperature was always several degrees cooler due to the regulating effect of the ocean but here on land, when it is 93 degrees and 95% humidity... boy it is oppressive heat. On average, I have to change my soaked t-shirt 3 times a day and several times a day, escape indoors for an hour or 2 and cool down before venturing out again. And yes, I sold the boat but will be going out with Gary in the Fall when the temps drop into the 80's.

[@MrKeyskeyskeys]

@@SaltyKayak thank you Salty! That was such a heartfelt inspiration. I am glad you are doing well and following Gods path

[@aarona9781]

Thank you very much for being so transparent and sharing how God is moving in your life. The plant video was very interesting and informative! I’m glad you’ll still get out every once in a while especially if you still enjoy going occasionally. God bless!

[@mikebird1930]

Great to see you Salty. I tried growing bamboo last year. Unsuccessful.

[@SaltyKayak]

Hi Mike. On about half of the 'nodes' I put hormone rooting powder. I also used a file and 'wounded' the area around the node. I have seen and read that scarring the area around the node, stimulates the rooting cells. Plus the hormone powder (or gel) jump starts the root production. So far, I was able to recover maybe 100 sections of bamboo cuttings and get them in the ground in time before they dried too much. Of the 100 or so I got in the ground, so far, I can tell that only maybe 25% have started. Since I just planted seeds, it will be a week or 2 before I will see any results from them. My advice Mike is DON'T buy creeping bamboo seeds or use cuttings from creeping bamboo unless you live in the country and have acres between you and your neighbors.

[@SaltyKayak]

And also Mike, if you plant bamboo from cuttings, don't expect to see anything sprouting for at least 2 months and I have heard, some species can take up to a year to 'show-up'. The DNA in them has a code that when they are cut, it is time to go dormant until conditions are adequate for regrowth to begin.

[@mikebird1930]

@@SaltyKayak I had purchased some seeds. Couldn't get them to germinate. I found out later they have to be at 85 degrees for 2 weeks before they will germinate.