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Weekly Garden Thread - September 14th-20th, 2019
September 14, 2019
| Diana in Wisconsin/Greeneyes
Posted on 09/14/2019 5:22:59 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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.
If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located.
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! Send a Private Message to Diana in Wisconsin if you'd like to be added to our New & Improved Ping List.
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 to Gardeners are welcomed any time!
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81
posted on
09/15/2019 12:06:12 AM PDT
by
Califreak
(If Obama had been treated like Trump the US would have been burnt down before Inauguration Day)
To: Califreak
Gardening in Australia would be BRUTAL. Every living animal or BUG wants a chunk out of you!
82
posted on
09/15/2019 6:49:52 AM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
Happy Sunday!
83
posted on
09/15/2019 6:51:09 AM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
California is 1200 miles north to south and representing many many garden zones. Sunset magazine says there are 17 zones...
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Well he does very well when he’s not on vacay for five weeks.
85
posted on
09/15/2019 10:04:19 AM PDT
by
Califreak
(If Obama had been treated like Trump the US would have been burnt down before Inauguration Day)
To: tubebender
Thanks.
I just looked up my zone.
Zone 17.
86
posted on
09/15/2019 10:08:06 AM PDT
by
Califreak
(If Obama had been treated like Trump the US would have been burnt down before Inauguration Day)
To: tubebender
‘Sunset’ makes it harder than it has to be!
87
posted on
09/15/2019 11:56:26 AM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
I think you can put 13 or 14 eastern states in California. How many zones does that represent...
To: Diana in Wisconsin
I planted peas, spinach and beets last week.
They’re coming up!
Hooray!
89
posted on
09/15/2019 1:42:12 PM PDT
by
Califreak
(If Obama had been treated like Trump the US would have been burnt down before Inauguration Day)
To: tubebender
Is this a trick question? I’ll guess 13 or 14? ;)
90
posted on
09/15/2019 7:35:51 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
To: tubebender
Also...”Back in MY day, we had 7 REAL Zones and then those ‘Tropical’ Zones that grew Avocados and Kumquats...and we LIKED it!” :)
91
posted on
09/15/2019 7:38:26 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
To: All
Pantry is filling up! I still have more to do, plus I get the fun, FUN job of taking everything out, organizing it by date, and putting it all back in. Worst. Chore. Ever. EVER!
92
posted on
09/16/2019 6:00:54 AM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
To: tubebender; MomwithHope; Califreak; Liz; All
Time to start your wines for winter holiday imbibing! Added bonus? You get to buy balloons! (I actually use a cork and an air lock, but balloons work just fine.)
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/58561/homemade-wine/?fbclid=IwAR2zDqFBgb-v5Ax-No4QMpImiTvy21c6Pax4IMQkMAQcTYCcBgY6ex40pD4
Rubber corks with a hole down the middle, gallon jugs and airlocks are available cheaply on Amazon.com. I’ve used the same ‘Gallo’ wine jugs for decades. Probably my favorite and the most successful has been Cranberry wine or Grape, using frozen concentrates.
Again, DO NOT use citrus of any kind. They’re adamant about that on all home wine-making sites I’ve looked at. Does it blow up? Will it kill you? I’m not risking it, LOL!
93
posted on
09/16/2019 6:08:07 AM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
All those jars of canned food shore do look purdy!
I don’t have a pantry so I have to use my canned goods for home decor. :)
94
posted on
09/16/2019 6:17:54 AM PDT
by
Califreak
(If Obama had been treated like Trump the US would have been burnt down before Inauguration Day)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
I’ll be sure to bring your insights to my next wine-tasting group meeting.
95
posted on
09/16/2019 6:20:28 AM PDT
by
Liz
(Our side has 8 trillion bullets; thenever other side doesn't know which bathroom to use. conclusive)
To: All
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer 
Blender can coconut cream, tb vanilla, 6 tb maple syrup, 2 tb
pumpkin puree, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Pour into glass jar w/ lid.
SUGGESTION: Brew together 5 scoops Pumpkin Spice and
5 scoops Hazelnut ground coffee. Tastes great w/ creamer.
96
posted on
09/16/2019 6:26:01 AM PDT
by
Liz
(Our side has 8 trillion bullets; thenever other side doesn't know which bathroom to use. conclusive)
To: Liz
LOL! I’m SURE my Jug-O-Wine would stand up to anything your group could come up with. Not. ;)
However - it’s a handy survival skill to have for an Oenophile!
I just planted six wine grapes a few years ago - no steady production, yet - but soon!
97
posted on
09/16/2019 8:33:07 AM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
To: Liz; All
Perfection! I'll add this:
98
posted on
09/16/2019 8:36:16 AM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
99
posted on
09/16/2019 8:36:57 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
100
posted on
09/16/2019 8:37:30 AM PDT
by
Liz
(Our side has 8 trillion bullets; thenever other side doesn't know which bathroom to use. conclusive)
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