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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 18 MAY 2, 2014
Free Republic | 5/2/2014 | greeneyes

Posted on 05/02/2014 12:25:41 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. 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.


TOPICS: Gardening
KEYWORDS: agriculture; food; gardening; hobby
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To: Marcella

I owned four Jaguars in my early life. They were, in the order I owned them:

1960 XK 150 S roadster.
1957 Mk VII Sedan.
1966 E type roadster.
1966 E type coupe.

Money sucking dogs...


141 posted on 05/03/2014 4:26:04 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)
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To: greeneyes; All

We have been having some terrific weather here in the lower PNW so there was no excuse to stay indoors. Had to weed whack 6 beds of Common Vetch and make compost then some spading and planted 48 hills of Yukon Gold. I’ll be transplanting the corn that I start in the greenhouse to get a head start. Doing the variety “Revelation” as it is a short season corn and very tasty to our palette plus it grows well here on the coast. The new strawberries are healthy but seem to be late maturing with just a few blossoms showing.


142 posted on 05/03/2014 4:27:59 PM PDT by tubebender (Evening news is where they begin with "Good Evening," and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.)
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To: JRandomFreeper

and acorns are too whop sided to make ammunition of sorts?


143 posted on 05/03/2014 4:30:52 PM PDT by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: SisterK
Acorns work best for tanning leather, or allowed to germinate, and then pitching in the compost pile after they've been killed grave-yard dead.

/johnny

144 posted on 05/03/2014 4:33:37 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: ApplegateRanch; greeneyes
Inside the popup green house. Most of the plants are Lady Bender's annual flowers she starts from seed except the Impatiens...

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145 posted on 05/03/2014 5:14:36 PM PDT by tubebender (Evening news is where they begin with "Good Evening," and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.)
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To: bgill
Cheap white bread slathered with mayo and thick slices of tomatoes fresh from the garden.

Hey, that cheap white bread that used to be 3 loaves for a dollar is now $1.28 a loaf.

146 posted on 05/03/2014 5:25:53 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: sockmonkey
Ha. I make all the bread eaten here. I don't pay nearly a dollar a loaf. And I get good fresh home-made.

Just gloating. Remind me of that next time I run out of bread and it's already hot in the kitchen. ;)

/johnny

147 posted on 05/03/2014 6:45:53 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Marcella
Twins turn 14 tomorrow. They will be by to visit, which is weird, since grandma doesn't live across the street any more.

I made extra rich brownies, with pecans for the event.

I figure that during the teen years, a close association with comfort food should keep me from getting randomly killed when they start on teen stupidity. The twins haven't started that yet, but I'm waiting.

I'm hoping by the time they are 20, they will be useful and help out around here for the food. Behavioral conditioning.... You can never start too early...

/johnny

148 posted on 05/03/2014 6:51:14 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: rightly_dividing

“When I get my shop situated like I want it, I will have a desk there with laptop, and reading materials, sound system, and small refrigerator.”

So, your leaving your wife?


149 posted on 05/03/2014 8:20:25 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. Going Galt is freedom.)
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To: rightly_dividing

The first “your” should be “you’re” - can’t believe I did that.


150 posted on 05/03/2014 8:26:32 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. Going Galt is freedom.)
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To: JRandomFreeper
Our first garlic of the season and it is potent…

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151 posted on 05/03/2014 8:35:41 PM PDT by tubebender (Evening news is where they begin with "Good Evening," and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.)
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To: sockmonkey

Yeah, make that least expensive bread.

I made some peanut butter cookies the other day from a new jar. No one touched the jar since. Made some more cookies today and didn’t have enough so had to make do with what was in the jar. I’m also adding an extra egg in recipes because what is “large” by today’s standards is what used to be “small”. Soon, they’ll be labeling quail eggs as extra large. I’ve also noticed canned cat food is getting smaller. I use old nut and bean dip plastic lids to cover cat food cans for the fridge but the lids are fitting loose on this last purchase of 9 Lives (?). Everything is more expensive and in smaller containers.

Back in the day, we’d get turkey eggs for free because the neighbor farmer couldn’t commercially sell the double yolks. Those certainly didn’t take a dozen or more to make breakfast, lol. I’d sneak a few to my room and let them dry out in the shell (still have a box of them!). The yolks would settle on one side so they’d wobble when you rolled them across the floor. Yep, as said up thread, I’m easily entertained. That’s also the farmer who had a milk cow but only used the cream for her morning coffee and gave us the rest. My oh my, real milk is right up there with tomato sandwiches!


152 posted on 05/03/2014 8:39:53 PM PDT by bgill
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To: tubebender

Those are large enough to bake.


153 posted on 05/03/2014 8:41:35 PM PDT by bgill
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To: tubebender
My garlic tops are all still green. I haven't even peeked yet to see if they are making.

/johnny

154 posted on 05/03/2014 8:45:40 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

This is a variety from China and it is about a month earlier than my main producers. I will harvest it in about 4 weeks which is early here on the coast.


155 posted on 05/03/2014 8:54:51 PM PDT by tubebender (Evening news is where they begin with "Good Evening," and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.)
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To: tubebender

Thanks for the update and pictures. I really enjoyed looking at the green house starts. That’s a lot of work!


156 posted on 05/03/2014 9:01:13 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Ellendra

Best to take it easy and get back to feeling better.


157 posted on 05/03/2014 9:02:12 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Marcella

If I get one, I’ll have hubby secure it where it can’t be blown over.


158 posted on 05/03/2014 9:03:40 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: tubebender

She has cut back this year due to a worn out hip joint. There is another 16 flats in the old green house, most of them Marigolds.


159 posted on 05/03/2014 9:06:19 PM PDT by tubebender (Evening news is where they begin with "Good Evening," and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.)
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To: tubebender

She has cut back this year due to a worn out hip joint. There is another 16 flats in the old green house, most of them Marigolds.


160 posted on 05/03/2014 9:06:53 PM PDT by tubebender (Evening news is where they begin with "Good Evening," and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.)
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