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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 31 JULY 31, 2015
freerepublic | 7/31/20185 | greeneyes

Posted on 07/31/2015 1:15:21 PM PDT by greeneyes

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. This thread is non-political, although you will find that most here are conservative folks.

No matter what, you won’t be flamed and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack the Weekly Gardening Thread. Planting, Harvest to Table(recipes)preserving, good living - there is no telling where it will go and... that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us!

NOTE: This is a once a week ping list. We do post to the thread during the week. Links to related articles and discussions which might be of interest are welcomed, so feel free to post them at any time.


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Good afternoon gardeners! It's a nice summer day here. 86 degrees in the shade. Sun's out. Air conditioner is on we got enough cukes for another jar of Refrigerator Pickles. Life is good on our little acre.

Busy week - I have been canning or freezing one or two batches of something every day this week. Even the 2 days that Hubby was in hospital till his blood tests normalized. Doc said he never saw anyone normalize so fast.

Hubby got out of hospital, took the afternoon off and went back to work pouring concrete the next day. He is amazing @ 74 years old.

Taking a little break, but got to get back to processing soon. Also have to get all fresh produce processed or stored in Frig or freezer before we leave tomorrow morning. Washing and drying clothes and packing too(for our 3 day weekend trip.

So I won't have loads of time today. I'll be on and off the computer the rest of the day. Hope all is well with everyone. I continue to pray for Johnny and Arrowhead.

Have a great weekend and God Bless.

1 posted on 07/31/2015 1:15:21 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: greeneyes; Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; ...

Pinging the List.


2 posted on 07/31/2015 1:16:20 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

I planted too many tomatoes again.


3 posted on 07/31/2015 1:17:58 PM PDT by dainbramaged (Get out of my country now)
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To: dainbramaged

LOL and they all ripen at the same time... ;-)


4 posted on 07/31/2015 1:18:25 PM PDT by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: greeneyes
Glad to hear the report on the Mr.

We just had the weird thing happen, stuff actually falling from the sky...It won't amount to much but it will be the only rain this month. Ouch.

Otherwise it's simply survival time for most things. Tomatoes are just about finished and I'm baking trying to keep the newly planted plum and apple trees from baking along with me.

Have a great trip.

5 posted on 07/31/2015 1:27:19 PM PDT by Proud_texan ("Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." - PK Dick)
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To: greeneyes
Four O'clock advice needed. (not the cocktail hour type)

Our four o'clocks are an old time favorite of ours which we have grown wherever we went. Well, now we have them in Memphis, TN. They are hugh! They have closed blooms by the thousands which will not open. They are like minister's daughter on a prom date!

Why won't my flowers open?

6 posted on 07/31/2015 1:27:22 PM PDT by blackdog (There is no such thing as healing, only a balance between destructive and constructive forces.)
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To: greeneyes

Hi greeneyes! Great news about your guy! Things are picking up here. DH started a new job on Monday & loves it so far. 86 degrees would be heaven! We’re into the 100s, long term it looks like. :melt:
Now that the financials are taken care of, I can start working on the garden again- for Fall, I guess. YAY!! lol or maybe that’s Yum!.
Johnny has been missing. adding extra prayers for both he & Arrowhead.

Y’all have a safe & fun trip. Hope it involves nature…& fish?
God Bless.


7 posted on 07/31/2015 1:33:04 PM PDT by KGeorge (Hell no- we ain't forgettin')
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To: dainbramaged
I planted too many tomatoes again,

Here in the Charlotte are of NC my tomatoes have done diddly this year.

8 posted on 07/31/2015 1:34:12 PM PDT by dearolddad (/i>)
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To: dainbramaged

Extra is good. We always plant too much of everything. That way when something doesn’t do well we get some, and if the critters steal, we still get some. LOL


9 posted on 07/31/2015 1:37:10 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: Proud_texan

Some rain is better than no rain. Wish you had some of ours. Our tomatoes have had way too much water. Thanks for the well wishes.


10 posted on 07/31/2015 1:38:46 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: blackdog

Maybe they don’t know it’s 4 o’clock?


11 posted on 07/31/2015 1:39:59 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

Finally enough sunny days strung together that I’ve been able to get back to my pond cleaning project. There’s still a big mudhole in the middle, but enough space to work around it.

My summer squash all croaked from the heat earlier in the week. Tomatoes still look like crap. I should be buried in tomatoes but I’m barely getting enough to satisfy my cravings for BLT sandwich. Cucumbers are about done I think.

It’s almost time to start sowing fall greens. I don’t quite know how we got here, but tomorrow it will be August.


12 posted on 07/31/2015 1:40:57 PM PDT by Augie
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To: KGeorge

Going to visit Baker’s Creek Seed farm. Close on sale of Hubby’s Mom’s house, and clean up our house in Springfield. Hope to get it ready to sell some time this fall.


13 posted on 07/31/2015 1:42:52 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: Proud_texan

Glad you got a little rain. All I got was thunder sounds, and clouds.
In the garden, I have several cucuzza, a few cukes, and lemon boy tomatoes. I’ve started my fall planting of squash, and tomatoes. The heat makes me less than enthusiastic here in Central TX.


14 posted on 07/31/2015 1:44:19 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Of course I didn't read the article. After all, this is Free Republic.)
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To: Augie

I too am mystified. I blinked and missed Spring and the growing season. LOL


15 posted on 07/31/2015 1:44:37 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: blackdog

Couldn’t resist a little joke. I don’t know for sure why, but the link below states that they open when the temperature drops and maybe your temp is too high?

http://www.ufseeds.com/How-to-Grow-Four-Oclock-Flowers1.html


16 posted on 07/31/2015 1:58:52 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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Good news all around, glad to hear it.

Here in the upper midwest one could not ask for a finer growing season. This weeks version of Mary's blossoms is long on lilies:

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17 posted on 07/31/2015 2:05:20 PM PDT by gorush (History repeats itself because human nature is static)
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To: Proud_texan

“We just had the weird thing happen, stuff actually falling from the sky...It won’t amount to much but it will be the only rain this month. Ouch.”

You must be in my neighborhood. Just rained less than an hour ago.

Garden in Central Texas... If I want to put something in the ground now, what is the best veggies to toss in? Remember, it is very hot and very sunny where I am.

Also, anyone know of some home concoction to keep a very hungry and curious dog out of the garden? He gets over the fence. I was thinking of calling the cops and telling them I have a bug in my driveway. This way they can come over and shoot the dog. ....kidding.


18 posted on 07/31/2015 2:07:22 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Democrats are parasites. It really is that simple.)
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To: greeneyes

Oh well, the seed farm is fun (lol or trouble, if you’re like me).


19 posted on 07/31/2015 2:08:53 PM PDT by KGeorge (Hell no- we ain't forgettin')
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To: sockmonkey
Maybe it's age but even with only a single triple digit day so far on the back porch it's sure seemed hot. Just sucks the energy right out of me.

And I am still amazed that I grew up without AC. Guess I was tougher back then.

20 posted on 07/31/2015 2:09:07 PM PDT by Proud_texan ("Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." - PK Dick)
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