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usaf-vet

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17. We are in Wisconsin, and my wife is a former "teacher" (Physical Therapist) and has long been known as the ICU for.....

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #15)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 06:15 PM

Oct 4

..... failing plants and bring them back to life.

We would love to have a cutting from the Ivy and would gladly pass it on to other patriots once we have an established plant. In fact, just a thought, maybe you and others should start a "plant foundation" based on this Ivy. We would be happy to contribute to those who want to maintain the White House as the "people's house," loaned to future presidents for the terms they are legally in office.

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I just acquired an offspring of the famous Oval Office ivy! [View all] Ocelot II Oct 4 OP

Congrats! SheltieLover Oct 4 #1

Wow really neat! Irish_Dem Oct 4 #2

Way cool! 3catwoman3 Oct 4 #3

Very cool! Here's to your Emrald Thumb! electric_blue68 Oct 4 #4

I'm an Advanced Master Gardener... llmart Oct 4 #12

Good for you! electric_blue68 Sunday #32

I was in the inaugural class for the Environmental Steward certificate. llmart Sunday #33

Bah! NOT Surprised! electric_blue68 Sunday #34

Well, we are lucky to have Gretchen Whitmer as our Governor. llmart Sunday #35

Wow. A chance to preserve a bit of American history. Nittersing Oct 4 #5

That is so cool! Congrats on your new treasure! green is better than gold (or orange)! MLAA Oct 4 #6

Oh WOW!!! That is just so very, very cool! I am thrilled for you. niyad Oct 4 #7

When it is bigger I will take cuttings and start new ones. Ocelot II Oct 4 #15

We are in Wisconsin, and my wife is a former "teacher" (Physical Therapist) and has long been known as the ICU for..... usaf-vet Oct 4 #17

Stay tuned! It will need pruning at some point, Ocelot II Oct 4 #19

That is the best thought of the day and it can't happen soon enough to make this veteran glad we are on the road to save usaf-vet Oct 4 #24

Alas, I am in Colorado, but will be sending lots of loving energies. niyad Oct 4 #21

Nice! greatauntoftriplets Oct 4 #8

Sounds like a huge responsibility. llmart Oct 4 #13

I'm in Minnesota which is worse, but ivies don't need direct sun. Ocelot II Oct 4 #16

Maybe it should be given a name? BattleRow Oct 4 #9

Maybe it should be given a name? Crawford Oct 4 #10

Perhaps poisoned ivy.. BattleRow Oct 4 #11

A nice memento❣️ sprinkleeninow Oct 4 #14

Saw the pic and said "That looks like a Swedish Ivy" and then read your OP BumRushDaShow Oct 4 #18

If you name your plants (doesn't everyone???), might I suggest Idun/Idunn, niyad Oct 4 #20

Good idea! I was trying to come up with a Swedish name, Ocelot II Oct 4 #22

Dear Goddess, I just looked at their website! YIKES!!! I am far more niyad Oct 4 #23

Maybe I'll visit them in my usual hot pink SMASH THE PATRIARCHY T-shirt and baggy sweatpants Ocelot II Oct 4 #25

Ohhhh, I LOVE your idea. If I were there, I would join you with one of my witch niyad Oct 4 #26

Ha! The Evil Room was in the flagship Dayton's store! Ocelot II Oct 4 #27

Oh my word!!! It is a wonder that DH survived BOTH of us for as long niyad Oct 4 #29

"Swedish'' Ivy is just a marketing name. The plant is not native to Sweden. Donkees Oct 4 #30

It's native to southern Africa; it's not even a true ivy. It wouldn't survive outdoors in Sweden Ocelot II Oct 4 #31

Thanks, been missing seeing LIFE elleng Oct 4 #28