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Weekly Garden Thread - May 30-June 5, 2020
May 30, 2020 | Diana in Wisconsin/Greeneyes

Posted on 05/30/2020 5:51:59 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 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: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: food; garden; gardening; hobbies
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To: Califreak

Yes, that’s the EXACT one that was on my porch, stealing my ceramic mushroom!

Little brat! My Plot Hound, Oneida, is keeping him in check, though. ;)


121 posted on 06/03/2020 2:26:32 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

That image is from ebay.

The little rascal might still be available....


122 posted on 06/03/2020 3:29:53 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
Well, we DO raise Treeing Walker Coonhounds for fun and no profit, so, not to put too fine a point on it, raccoon pelts are for fun and SOME profit. ;)


123 posted on 06/03/2020 4:05:55 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: All

124 posted on 06/03/2020 4:07:27 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: 4everontheRight; Augie; Aevery_Freeman; ApplegateRanch; ArtDodger; AloneInMass; ...

125 posted on 06/04/2020 6:21:38 AM 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

Score = 0..................


126 posted on 06/04/2020 6:25:27 AM PDT by Red Badger (Always trust God............but wash your hands......................)
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127 posted on 06/04/2020 6:26:50 AM 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

Solid 10 or 11


128 posted on 06/04/2020 6:28:34 AM PDT by Osage Orange (Mar's isn't a place to raise your kid...)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and my Harley is in the shop!

Grrrrrrr


129 posted on 06/04/2020 6:55:37 AM PDT by left that other site (If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

12

Tricia’s father - The Garden Song - David Mallett
https://youtu.be/6em7IGrWaco


130 posted on 06/04/2020 7:11:33 AM PDT by mairdie (Food - Images from Daily Mail - Joseph Blanchard - https://youtu.be/ttpGLZlN-RA)
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To: 4everontheRight

I feed raccoons on a platform on a level with the library window, and our Havanese sits by the window so that they stare quietly at one another while the raccoon keeps eating.


131 posted on 06/04/2020 7:13:59 AM PDT by mairdie (Food - Images from Daily Mail - Joseph Blanchard - https://youtu.be/ttpGLZlN-RA)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Score = 12


132 posted on 06/04/2020 7:52:28 AM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Just fertilized for the first time. Tomato plants go in tonight and tomorrow.


133 posted on 06/04/2020 7:54:04 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt; Diana in Wisconsin
Opps ! - I have done 12 of them.
I misread the question and thought of them being positive,
rather than the negative ( 'never').
I need more coffee, and clean off my glasses !
My best snacks have occurred in the garden while working .

134 posted on 06/04/2020 7:57:58 AM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I’ve never stepped on a rake.

Stepped on plenty of other things, yes, but not a rake :)

All the others on that list, I’ve done.


135 posted on 06/04/2020 9:11:01 AM PDT by Ellendra (A single lie on our side does more damage than a thousand lies on their side.)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

Camdenton, MO, at Lake of the Ozarks, has been anger-free till this next weekend.
BLM has a “rally” set for this Sunday on the court house square.

Just what we don’t need...


136 posted on 06/04/2020 9:15:58 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Baseball players, gangsters and musicians are remembered. But journalists are forgotten.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

You’re off to an early start!


137 posted on 06/04/2020 12:56:30 PM PDT by Track9 (Islam: Turning everything it touches to ShiÂ’ite since 632 AD)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Really got beat with rain overnight.

My green onions (x10 store bought) are doing really well. I am gonna have lots of scallions (Lord willing) which is good because I’m now blessed with lots of onions (store bought) and potatoes (also store bought).

My WM onion bulbs are doing well (though it was 21 I planted, not 27). I also started two more small boxes and put bulbs in yesterday before the heavy rains. For one of them, I took a WM organic mix salad box (with lid) and drilled holes top lid, bottom and sides, for draining and to let it breathe. I closed the lid for a green house effect but opened it a couple of hours ago to let it dry again (3 more days of rain coming). The other one I used a big plastic chicken pieces box (fried chicken). Washed it out and drilled holes all over that one, too. More red onion bulbs into both of those. About another 15 or so. I’ll eventually have to transplant them.

I’ve still got dirt left, including a new bag in the trunk of the car. ($6) starting soil.

If I tried to start some pepper seeds now, I couldn’t really put them out until early August. I’d maybe have 2-3/4 months of growth until the cold usually comes. So don’t know. I’ve got so many seeds, I almost might try to use some.


138 posted on 06/04/2020 1:50:20 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Brussells Sprouts are nummy if you oil them up and roast them in the oven.


139 posted on 06/04/2020 5:29:37 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

Everything but TOUCHING the hornworm.

I had never seen them before I encountered my first one on a tomato plant.

When I was in among the tomatoes and came face to face with the disgusting thing, I must have set some kind of world record for the standing back jump. I don’t ever recall moving so fast in my life.


140 posted on 06/04/2020 7:17:29 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.....)
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