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Weekly Garden Thread - December 28-January 3, 2020
December 28, 2019 | Diana in Wisconsin/Greeneyes

Posted on 12/27/2019 5:16:23 PM PST 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 respite. 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!


TOPICS: Food; Gardening; Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: agriculture; food; gardening; gardenthread; hobbies
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Now it’s getting confusing.......I got 2 more seed mags.


61 posted on 12/30/2019 2:40:02 PM PST by tillacum
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Did you cut the hone bulb in half?


62 posted on 12/30/2019 2:43:19 PM PST by tillacum
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To: tubebender

tubebender, you probably plant rocks and they sprout.


63 posted on 12/30/2019 2:50:16 PM PST by tillacum
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To: tillacum

That’s a great idea! Remind me to try it this spring


64 posted on 12/30/2019 3:58:31 PM PST by tubebender
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

We shopped Home Depot and Lowes yesterday.
Both stores are just a few miles north of us.

We were told GE had sold off its appliance group to a Chinese company.
I don’t know if production was moved to China or just ownership. In any case, I’ll take a closer look at the date plate on the back of the fridge.

Both stores carry US and Korean appliances. But each store has a limited number of models from each manufacturer.


65 posted on 12/31/2019 7:26:18 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Baseball players, gangsters and musicians are remembered. But journalists are forgotten.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Happy New Year to you and the group!


66 posted on 12/31/2019 8:36:23 PM PST by tob2 (So much to do; so little desire to do it.)
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To: All

JOHN STOSSEL’S ONE-STOP POPCORN:

Put about 1/4 c raw kernels into a paper bag-—lunch bag size is good.

Put the bag in the micro, set it to full power, and wait for the corn to pop.

When the popping slows, it’s done. Add melted butter and salt to taste.

BONUS Eat the popcorn right out of the bag — nothing to clean!


67 posted on 01/01/2020 5:10:55 AM PST by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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Random Gardening Book Selection for Winter Reading, Learnin', Plannin', Wishin' and Hopin':


68 posted on 01/01/2020 9:06:07 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: 4everontheRight; Augie; Aevery_Freeman; ApplegateRanch; ArtDodger; AloneInMass; ...

69 posted on 01/01/2020 9:09:22 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Been making jam.

Made some apple butter with apple pie spices and Fireball(tm).

Made some more with brown sugar, spices, vanilla and bourbon.

Made some marmalade with my Meyer lemons and some cranberries (THIS was good and different)

Going to make some blueberry jam, jelly and butter today. Cleaning out my freezer to make room for venison.


70 posted on 01/01/2020 9:21:39 AM PST by Black Agnes
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I also snarf sale ads from Kroger/Walmart, newspapers, junk mail, etc for mulching. Cover all that with hay, water it in and wait. We also use cardboard for the walkways. It works!

I’ve got 2 trays full of rooted citrus cuttings that need a home this spring. LOL.

And I’m giving thought to ordering a ‘cocktail’ grapefruit and a tahitian pumello along with a couple more mandarins (to extend the harvest season for those).

Grapefruits (red) on the tree in my living room are allllllmost ripe now.


71 posted on 01/01/2020 9:25:08 AM PST by Black Agnes
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Happy New Year!


72 posted on 01/01/2020 9:25:34 AM PST by Lopeover (Patriots Fight)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All

Is it Spring yet?? My ‘winter’ garden is so sad, all brown & empty ... I want to see ‘green and growing’!!


73 posted on 01/01/2020 9:30:03 AM PST by Qiviut (I love the smell of covfefe in the morning - coffee or napalm, depending on the day.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Thank you Diana. Love this thread.
Happy New Year everyone!


74 posted on 01/01/2020 10:56:30 AM PST by TianaHighrider (God bless President Trump. Prayers for PDJT and his loyal supporters.)
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To: Black Agnes

Re: Fireball

I bought a bottle to take to a Christmas Eve party, as it was an ingredient needed for the ‘Fancy Dranks’ my SILs and I were going to make.

As soon as the younger crowd (Nieces and Nephews) saw it - half of it was gone before we got one drink mixed, LOL!

I had my first sip of Fireball, and I am a Forever Fan, now! Yummy! :)


75 posted on 01/01/2020 11:06:54 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: TianaHighrider

You’re Welcome!

I’ve got all sorts of fun stuff planned for us to help make Winter more tolerable! Stay tuned! :)


76 posted on 01/01/2020 11:09:02 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All

A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO Y’ALL !!!
It was a very quite transition here in Benderville. Nothing at all like the full scale wars of the Fourth of July’s past...


77 posted on 01/01/2020 11:09:52 AM PST by tubebender
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Lady Bender’s Amaryllis is going to have multiple blooms…

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78 posted on 01/01/2020 11:21:34 AM PST by tubebender
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To: tubebender

“Town In Italy Switches To Silent Fireworks To Reduce Anxiety In Animals”

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79 posted on 01/01/2020 11:34:10 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All

Happy New Year, y’all!


80 posted on 01/01/2020 11:42:31 AM PST by Silentgypsy (Call an addiction hotline and say you're hooked on phonics.)
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