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Weekly Garden Thread April 25- May 1, 2020
April 25, 2020 | Diana in Wisconsin/Greeneyes

Posted on 04/25/2020 6:49:47 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 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; farming; food; garden; gardening; hobbies; outdoors
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To: Blurb2350

I like the trough on a platform idea!

I remember watching a video about a couple who had a homestead in the Cochise County, Arizona desert.

I wish I could find it. They had all their raised beds on platforms not just because of bad soil and aging backs but to keep varmints out.


141 posted on 05/02/2020 3:32:36 PM PDT by Califreak (If Obama had been treated like Trump the US would have been burnt down before Inauguration Day)
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To: Califreak

Last year we had a terrible rabbit infestation and I was super busy at work...no time for building fences.

My last minute solution was to get many wooden crates from the Industrial area of Seattle. The crates, like pallets, get dumped outside the manufacturing businesses, free for the taking.

I set them in rows and lined them with weed blocking fabric.....filled them.with garden soil and planted.

It was not a total success but not because I used crates.

The crates are convenient in that everything was either at thigh or belly button height. Sizes avg 3x4x3.5

Downside of the idea was the amount if aoil it takes to fill the crate. Downside for me was the lack of access I have to my backyard which meant I had to haul 4 yards of soil from my front yard to my backyard in home depot buckets.

Good news for me was I have 2 kids and a wife to help me haul dirt. That was also bad news for them.

This year I built a poultry/chicken wore fence around the garden area. I am removing the soil from the crates and placing it in my newly created 24x4’ flower beds and cutting up the crates into fire pit sized pieces.

As luck would have it my backyard neighbors are replacing the cedar fence and I got a ton of old cedar boards to make raised bed.....at least enough for one 24x4’


142 posted on 05/03/2020 8:00:12 AM PDT by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (Unlike Bloomberg, I have said "Fat broads"and "Horsefaced Lesbians" but cuz I luv them both.)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

Oooh good score on those cedar boards!


143 posted on 05/03/2020 3:15:39 PM PDT by Califreak (If Obama had been treated like Trump the US would have been burnt down before Inauguration Day)
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To: Califreak

I have a whole list of things I have done in the garden/yard and it is my birthday week....waiting for the new weekly thread to update everyone.


144 posted on 05/03/2020 4:51:25 PM PDT by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (Unlike Bloomberg, I have said "Fat broads"and "Horsefaced Lesbians" but cuz I luv them both.)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

My daughter and I got a lot done this week too.

Kind of excited for it all especially after I jumped the gun during a February warm spell and started a bunch of stuff.

It got really cold again and I lost the whole mess except for a few pepper plants.

I’m thrilled to have actual plants in place that might take off.

I don’t normally plant potatoes but not being able to find any at the store was a bit alarming to say the least....


145 posted on 05/03/2020 5:30:24 PM PDT by Califreak (If Obama had been treated like Trump the US would have been burnt down before Inauguration Day)
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To: 4everontheRight; Augie; Aevery_Freeman; ApplegateRanch; ArtDodger; AloneInMass; ...

146 posted on 05/03/2020 6:50:54 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: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

“...waiting for the new weekly thread to update everyone.”

Oh, Cr@p! LOL! I’ve been so busy GARDENING that I skipped my Saturday post!

Aarrgghh!


147 posted on 05/03/2020 6:53:38 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: Diana in Wisconsin

Ha!
Bought 5 gallons of potting soil for my ‘Black Cherokee” tomato plants.

Really intended to grow some cherry tomatoes this year but, well... things happened.

Strawberries at the local farm’s kiosk. Just gotta get up early before they’re gone LOL!


148 posted on 05/03/2020 6:56:41 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Just add another week onto this thread, I am way behind.


149 posted on 05/03/2020 6:57:36 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

When I moved into this previously abandoned house I had Woodpeckers and Owls. They moved away, but I enjoyed them very much.


150 posted on 05/03/2020 7:05:21 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

When I moved into this previously abandoned house I had Woodpeckers and Owls. They moved away, but I enjoyed them very much.


151 posted on 05/03/2020 7:05:21 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

#11 is my favorite.


152 posted on 05/03/2020 7:17:23 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts (M / F) : Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
About the only thread...I will comment on.

I like to Bonsai...and garden.

I've some "wild" Oaks...I'm air-layering...should be good to go in 30 days...

I've air-layered some Plums..and some Maples too...

It is fun...

FWIW-

153 posted on 05/03/2020 7:56:14 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Mar's isn't a place to raise your kid...)
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To: Califreak; daniel1212

Yes, it’s daniel1212


154 posted on 05/03/2020 11:23:54 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.....)
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To: metmom; daniel1212

I couldn’t remember if just one 12 or two.

I am amazed at what that poster can do with such a small space!


155 posted on 05/03/2020 11:35:40 PM PDT by Califreak (If Obama had been treated like Trump the US would have been burnt down before Inauguration Day)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I got the asparagus in.

The previous owner left us with a nice pile of well rotted maure so I got the bed prepared and planted the asparagus. We do need to put the sides up, but at least the asparagus is in the ground.

Today was pretty cool out but for working at something like that, it was the perfect temperature.


156 posted on 05/05/2020 12:32:17 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.....)
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