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Weekly Gardening Thread Vol. 21 (Keywords) May 25, 2012
May 25, 2012 | JustaDumbBlonde

Posted on 05/25/2012 8:00:24 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde

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Huge thanks to Red Devil_232 for posting the thread last week!!! It is absolutely crazy around the farm, with everybody going in different directions at the same time and trying to stay coordinated with one another.

The wheat harvest is well underway, and the yields have been above our wildest dreams. The field corn has tasseled and is pollinating nicely. Several hundred acres of cotton have been planted and it is now being fertilized, sprayed for weeds, sprayed for bugs, etc. Still have about 900 acres of cotton left to plant behind the wheat.

My sweet corn patches are looking good, but have not tassled yet. Night before last we had the first sweet corn of the year from a neighbor's patch. Yum!!!

To everyone that posted photos on last week's thread, NautiNurse comes to mind, they were gorgeous! Such talented gardeners in this group. I'm looking forward to coming in this evening and reading your comments and looking at your photos.

Take care all of my FRiends and fellow gardeners ...

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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 ... there is no telling where it will go and that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us!


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: garden; gardening
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

OK, here’s a challenge for the group. More of a deckscaping question than gardening.

Large deck, large planter - probably 15 gallons or more.

Looking for a nice vertically growing evergreen shrub. Am in Atlanta, so something hardy enough to make it through a winter here in a planter on a deck.

I already have a sky pencil holly in another planter.

Any ideas?


21 posted on 05/25/2012 10:05:10 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde; All
I know this isn't the recipe thread, but talking about fresh corn .... I just had to post this link! I made this the other weekend using frozen corn and it was really, really, really good! I am almost drooling thinking about fresh corn and this recipe (don't think about that mental picture too hard!) so here it is:

Ina Garten Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

22 posted on 05/25/2012 10:14:09 AM PDT by MissMagnolia (Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't. (M.Thatcher))
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

I noticed about tow months ago a tree on my neighbor’s property was some sort of fruit tree. It is obvious now that it is a peach tree. There is one branch that hangs over the fence onto our property and it is heavily populated with fruit. I will have to prop up that branch so it does not break off. Mmmmmm peaches later this summer sounds good to me. My tomatoes are doing fine and enjoying the warm weather we are having. I think they will defiantly benefit later in the summer from the afternoon shade they are receiving.

In other news - FReeper knews_hound has turned over his Homebrewing ping list to me and I plan on doing a monthly thread using the list starting in June. It will be focused on Homebrewing Beers, Wines and from time to time pings to articles posted on FR about Beer, Wine and other Spirits.


23 posted on 05/25/2012 10:19:36 AM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: MissMagnolia

Sounds and looks good! It will be wonderful with the corn milk from fresh corn on the cob.


24 posted on 05/25/2012 10:24:27 AM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: FreedomPoster
Dwarf Cypress?

Geographical origin: Northern America.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1,5 m, width up to 0,60 m.
Foliage: Evergreen.
Type of soil: Prefers light soil.
Climate: Hardy to -20°C.

Characteristics and uses: The Lawson Cypress ‘Ellwood’s Gold’ is a dwarf conifer with a golden- green foliage and yellow young shoots. Its compact conical shape teamed with its slow growing habit makes it a much appreciated specimen for rockeries. It can also be planted on its own in the small gardens or in borders. Exposure: Light shade to full sun.

25 posted on 05/25/2012 10:29:04 AM PDT by txhurl (AB would vote for Scott Walker.)
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Where I live it's not exactly life on the farm, but it's not life in the city, either. I have discovered that I really like documenting what is going on (what is blooming, adventures with animals/reptiles/insects, etc.) and I am doing a little blog for the family (especially those out of town) with pictures and stories. I have been pleased and surprised at some of the pictures …. it's a digital camera and when you snap the picture there is a delay so I never quite know what I'm going to get. Here are a few I've been pretty happy with recently:


It's harder than I thought to catch a bumblebee (in focus) on a Lamb's Ear bloom!


We have two big magnolias that are beginning to bloom - just love them.


One of our male bluebirds on his favorite perch & yes, we have a squirrel problem at the birdfeeders!


Pomegranate Bloom - the bush is loaded with blooms this year.

26 posted on 05/25/2012 10:42:49 AM PDT by MissMagnolia (Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't. (M.Thatcher))
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To: txhurl

Looks like a good suggestion.


27 posted on 05/25/2012 10:49:12 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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What are you using for Insecticide.

Until this year I have used Sevin dust and Malathon spray for everything.

Spraying and dusting late in the evening nearly dark every weekend.

I tried this year something else Pyrethrin & Neem Oil. Both are Supposed to better for the environment.

However the Mexican bean Beetle and Squash Vine borers are making want to reach for the Sevin/Malathon Combo once again.

I found that for Pyrethrin that knock down does not necessarily mean death of the insect.

28 posted on 05/25/2012 10:51:20 AM PDT by Bailee
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What are you using for Insecticide.

Until this year I have used Sevin dust and Malathon spray for everything.

Spraying and dusting late in the evening nearly dark every weekend.

I tried this year something else Pyrethrin & Neem Oil. Both are Supposed to better for the environment.

However the Mexican bean Beetle and Squash Vine borers are making want to reach for the Sevin/Malathon Combo once again.

I found that for Pyrethrin that knock down does not necessarily mean death of the insect.

29 posted on 05/25/2012 10:53:04 AM PDT by Bailee
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To: txhurl

High five!


30 posted on 05/25/2012 12:02:18 PM PDT by bgill
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To: Red_Devil 232
I noticed about tow months ago a tree on my neighbor’s property was some sort of fruit tree. It is obvious now that it is a peach tree. There is one branch that hangs over the fence onto our property and it is heavily populated with fruit. I will have to prop up that branch so it does not break off.

I prop up branches like that all the time. A friend had a branch break off last week that was loaded with unripe mangoes that only had a few more weeks to go. Don't prune that branch. I would train it to go into my yard propped up.

31 posted on 05/25/2012 12:08:11 PM PDT by dennisw
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

Anyone growing muscadine grapes and have a photo they like from this year or last?


32 posted on 05/25/2012 12:10:06 PM PDT by dennisw
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To: dennisw

I defiantly will not be pruning that branch. I do need to prop it up to prevent it from braking and so I can mow under it.


33 posted on 05/25/2012 1:58:49 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: tubebender

You tryin ta take all the fun out of moving from Iowa to the south? One of the pleasures is being able to say nanner, nanner, nanner. I suppose I won’t say the corn is tassling but can I say I’m pickin corn tomorrow for tomorrow nights dinner? Hehehehe


34 posted on 05/25/2012 2:09:16 PM PDT by CynicalBear
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To: shatcher

You could do like I do all the time but this year it works out even better as we will be moving also in June or July. I plant my entire garden in pots buried in the sand which is all we have here. When I want to move plants I simply pull the pot out of the ground and move it to a different hole. We have been renting this place so never felt like improving the soil but when we get to our own place I’ll start putting in compost to improve the soil.


35 posted on 05/25/2012 2:18:36 PM PDT by CynicalBear
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To: Red_Devil 232

Oh please put me on that ping list.


36 posted on 05/25/2012 2:20:29 PM PDT by CynicalBear
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To: txhurl
I have a similar issue with a "Black Krim" tomato plant. It started out at 6-10 inches tall, now it is 5ft and still growing. The Mrs and I had to add extra stakes to reinforce the branches. We can't wait until the tomato's ripen ☺
37 posted on 05/25/2012 2:27:27 PM PDT by Sarajevo (Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.)
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To: CynicalBear

I have added you to the Homebrewing ping list. I hope we can get a lot of interest started here on FR.


38 posted on 05/25/2012 2:33:41 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: Red_Devil 232
In other news - FReeper knews_hound has turned over his Homebrewing ping list to me and I plan on doing a monthly thread using the list starting in June. It will be focused on Homebrewing Beers, Wines and from time to time pings to articles posted on FR about Beer, Wine and other Spirits.

Ooh! Ohh! (raises hand) Will you add me to that list?

Cheers!

39 posted on 05/25/2012 2:34:49 PM PDT by Sarajevo (Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.)
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To: Sarajevo; JustaDumbBlonde

You are added.

Hey JADB I hope you don’t mind my pimping another Thread.


40 posted on 05/25/2012 2:44:36 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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