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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD APRIL 20, 2018
freerepublic | 4/20/2018 | greeneyes

Posted on 04/20/2018 6:38:54 PM PDT by greeneyes

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Greetings to all. Nice day today-finally some sunshine. Greenhouse was up to 100 degrees, so had to open the door. Hubby still hasn't repaired the window, so it's all tied on, and can't be used.

Got a shipment of Yakon, figs, and comfrey. Yakon and figs were worse for wear - I think they might have gotten frozen in transit.

Winter wheat, rye, and garlic continue. Rest of the week is cloudy some rain, but finally nights in 40s and 50s are predicted.

I received a FRmail giving weather forecast from 4/16 which I'll share:

Just heard todays’ Bastardi video He said that our unusual cold in the Spring correlates to El Nino years, and generally in El Nino years there is also an early Fall.

Coincidentally, Europe, he believes is a “bell-weather” canary in the tunnel for what we can expect this summer, and right now they are unusually hot; signifying a very hot summer for us in the USA.

That translates to a shorter than usual growing season. I think you judged wisely when you selected short season crops, at least one climate zone colder than what you have in Missouri.

Hope all is well with you. Have a great weekend. Prayers up for all. God Bless.

1 posted on 04/20/2018 6:38:55 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: greeneyes; Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; ...

Pinging the list.

I seem to recall that someone asked to be added to the gardening list. However, if so, I failed to write it on my to do list, and I can’t seem to find it.

Apologies, if you are that person. Please send me a FRmail and I’ll try to do better next time.


2 posted on 04/20/2018 6:43:28 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: greeneyes

Just had about 1.5 inches of wet snow today. But, the ground is not frozen so I am looking at things that are cold tolerant to plant. I have successfully stored potatoes over the winter that have massive sprouts and are ready to cut up, let cuts dry and then plant. Other things may be peas, collard greens, turnips and rutabagas.


3 posted on 04/20/2018 6:50:56 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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Some of our tomato plant leaves got burned by frost as we segued out of the recent cold weather in the Missouri Ozarks. I think the plants will generate a crop this year but the weather has been crazy...


4 posted on 04/20/2018 6:57:56 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Baseball players, gangsters and musicians are remembered. But journalists are forgotten.)
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To: MtnClimber

Some of our potatoes had foot long sprouts. LOL


5 posted on 04/20/2018 7:02:23 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: greeneyes

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))


6 posted on 04/20/2018 7:04:02 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

Ditto that - crazy weather. Putting us behind. Glad we have the greenhouse as it gives us some space.


7 posted on 04/20/2018 7:05:35 PM PDT by greeneyes
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I’ve read that Zone 4/5 is going to have it hot and dry this growing season, too. I’m not happy to hear of an ‘early’ Fall! Dammit! Mother Nature OWES US! We are at LEAST ONE MONTH BEHIND! Grrr!

We had 6” of SNOW on Wednesday and then 45 degrees on Thursday and 58 degrees, today! All of the snow is gone, except on the north side of the house where it never melts until Memorial Day Weekend. ;)

I saw BATS for the first time this season, but I’m thinking they’re not going to find a whole lot to eat yet, though there was a big hatch of everyday houseflies, today. ;) Eat them!!

We had to stop construction on the Greenhouse due to missing parts, so we are driving to Iowa on Monday to get what we need. If we ordered from Farm Tek, our order was about $30 but the shipping was $140.00!?!? HUH?

So...Road Trip! I ordered the parts needed today and we will drive the 3 hours round trip, have lunch along the way and make a day of it for $140 bucks! Yeesh!

I’m kinda EXCITED to see Farm Tek in person. I have a feeling that we’ll end up SPENDING the $140 in shipping we were trying to save. ;)

CAUTION! This site is CATNIP! You have been warned!

http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/home


8 posted on 04/20/2018 7:07:47 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: greeneyes

Thank goodness my romaine lettuce is finally mature. No E. Coli for me!


9 posted on 04/20/2018 7:10:20 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (If white privilege is real, why do we have millions of poor white people?)
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10 posted on 04/20/2018 7:11:56 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: greeneyes

Got the upper patch (pretty shady) tilled a couple of days ago, now trying to decide what to plant up there.

Got some nasturtium and sunflower seed in the ground, spiked all the fruit trees, and got the lawn mowed JUST before it rained...

Will taters do ok in a relatively shady spot? It gets direct sun for only about 2-3 hours a day, as it’s nearly totally surrounded by 40+ foot trees on 3 sides, and a 6’ hedge to the SE (all belonging to the neighbor). Nothing else I’ve tried has done well up there, so I am open to suggestions.

Oh, the poppies I was worried about have come on really strong all of a sudden. Where it was bare, looks like lawn now, with the first sets of leaves just starting to show.


11 posted on 04/20/2018 7:14:35 PM PDT by Don W (When blacks riot, neighbourhoods and cities burn. When whites riot, nations and continents burn.)
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To: left that other site

Waving hi to you too.


12 posted on 04/20/2018 7:15:34 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I’d better wait till payday to click it then. LOL


13 posted on 04/20/2018 7:17:37 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Alas Babylon!

The exact reason I got started gardening. LOL


14 posted on 04/20/2018 7:18:33 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Nice pic. LOL


15 posted on 04/20/2018 7:18:59 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Don W

I really don’t think taters will do well in shade, but I could be wrong. Chives will grow almost in any shade. I have also grown lettuce in shade.


16 posted on 04/20/2018 7:21:18 PM PDT by greeneyes
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Very amateur gardener here in Southern California.
1. Our chard is wimpy and small despite that we planted it a couple of months ago. It’s about 6 inches and that’s it.
Should we eat it and move on with life?
2. I know four leaf clovers are supposed to be rare, but we have a patch of oxalis in our yard that has produced a whole lot of four-6 leaf clovers, and one eight leaf. (Yes, these are weeds, not intentional plantings).
3. At least the onions are following directions.

God bless all of you who grow things. I hope to follow your garden path....


17 posted on 04/20/2018 7:24:08 PM PDT by married21 ( As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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I should also mention that the soil is quite poor up there. It tills up beautifully, but it’s got no oomph for growing stuff.

I plant it just because I’ll lose use of that patch if I give it up, and I have too much time involved in reclaiming it from the weeds that took it over. Russian thistle, gorse, vetch, bindweed, they will grow there no problem. Anything I like, not so much. < BG >


18 posted on 04/20/2018 7:25:53 PM PDT by Don W (When blacks riot, neighbourhoods and cities burn. When whites riot, nations and continents burn.)
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To: Don W

You must garden in the northern part of the state if gorse, vetch and bindweed thrive in your yard. I’m in the northern coastal area behind the Redwood Curtain


19 posted on 04/20/2018 7:35:51 PM PDT by tubebender
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I’m a bit North of Seattle.


20 posted on 04/20/2018 7:37:11 PM PDT by Don W (When blacks riot, neighbourhoods and cities burn. When whites riot, nations and continents burn.)
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