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Weekly Garden Thread - January 30-February 5, 2021
January 30, 2021 | Diana in Wisconsin/Greeneyes

Posted on 01/30/2021 7:09:45 AM 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 a 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: Diana in Wisconsin; All

Absolutely excited!

I ordered a 20 lb bag of 0-11-0 Bird guano fertilizer and its arrived! :)

(Yes, I blend it with others!)

If anyone is using blood meal fertilizer I read somewhere that it attracts raccoons! Can anyone confirm this?

Do fish meal and fish emulsion fertilizers do the same? I’m not out in the country it may not be that much of a problem.


121 posted on 02/05/2021 12:39:14 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

Great find! My secret weapon for my fruit trees and raspberries is a 10-18-10 granular ‘new lawn starter’ which isn’t always easy to find, but SO perfect for their needs!

Rabbits and raccoons do NOT like the smell of blood meal. Lots of people use it around emerging spring bulbs to thwart bunny chomping.

I know raccoon will EAT fish (Koi ponds are a favorite - ask my Mom!) but liquid fish emulsion repels ME, so they probably won’t like it, either. They put fish oil and meat meal in ‘Repels All’ spray, which is some pretty smelly stuff.

Ask me how many broken/leaking bottles of the stuff I cleaned up at the garden center. GAG!


122 posted on 02/05/2021 1:30:46 PM 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

I figured that rabbits don’t like it. Racoons? Just going on what someone else said. (Maybe their raccoons have different tastes!

I get a 1 gallon jug of fish emulsion from Grow Organic and it has a vent hole in the top. I learned the first time I opened it to take it out when ever I use it, and, of course, to keep it on the floor of the basement so that if it spills it wont be much.

The “J” place sells Raspberry shortcake thornless raspberry....let me ask, have you grown that and how did it work?


123 posted on 02/05/2021 4:02:05 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Ellendra

Ah, but I asked them to tell me when things were back in stock, and was was able to score Carbon Tomato and Heavy hitter Okra seeds!

Small garden so if I can get by with 1 or 2 okra bushes all the better!

If I had a larger garden I might try the Tahitian squash.

Good luck with your Luffa Gourds!


124 posted on 02/05/2021 4:09:28 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: left that other site

You have no idea how much of a hugger I am.....so I will take all the hugs everyone else didn’t steal already


125 posted on 02/05/2021 4:59:40 PM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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To: hoe_cake

Camellias and rhododendrons peaking out now in Seattle since we have not yet had a hard frost/freeze. And even a few little pink roses on the southeast side facing rose bushes.

Usually we have had a few 20 degree nights by now and the worst so far has been 31 32’ish. My fall sweetnpeas are still growing but not producing peas. Flowers but no sweet peas.


126 posted on 02/05/2021 5:02:37 PM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Was it over when the germinators bombed pearl onions?


127 posted on 02/05/2021 5:04:23 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig
Just For You:

((((HUGS))))


128 posted on 02/05/2021 5:19:35 PM PST 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: SunkenCiv

Hahahahahaha!!! That is funny.

They used to play the Animal House scene in the middle of 9th inning at Mariner’s games when they were trying to rally.

Soo funny.


129 posted on 02/05/2021 5:20:47 PM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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To: left that other site

Yes! I ak stuck bro hugging people these days cuz if the damn virus.

Luckily most just deal with it knowing my propensity for hugging.


130 posted on 02/05/2021 5:22:16 PM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

;^)


131 posted on 02/05/2021 5:25:47 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

Well, you’ve come to the right place, FRiend!

(((HUGS)))


132 posted on 02/05/2021 5:39:11 PM PST 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

Haha - just ordered my Bakers Creeks seeds!


133 posted on 02/05/2021 6:18:53 PM PST by Ladysforest (Racism, misogyny, bigotry, xenophobia and vulgarity - with just a smattering of threats and violence)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

Rhododendrums! in Seattle? I didn’t know they grew up so far north.


134 posted on 02/05/2021 7:23:04 PM PST by hoe_cake (A Descendent of the Signers of the Constitution. )
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To: hoe_cake

They do fantastic here! I think they are state plant of flower.

When they open the Canadian border you should plan a trip to Buschart Gardens in Victoria.

That place is amazing.

You can visit the Seattle area and take a fast ferry up there. It is a great trip.


135 posted on 02/05/2021 9:20:07 PM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
The Weekly Garden Thread has moved on to a Fresh Plot! Click on the Trellised Walkway to move ahead to the new thread! poof! original href picture is gone!

136 posted on 02/06/2021 5:33:52 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Ladysforest

L.F:

Good deal!

Baker Creek....recieved some of their seed, 2 days ago put lettuce seed in some damp paper towels in a sandwich bag and this morning they were pushing out roots. Planted them in soil in fabric bags in 7 gallon trade pots on the back porch this AM. (Covered with these and the growing lettuce with Reemay, have space heater to keep the place above 0 tonight. (Will be hitting -5 to -10 below later this week...Mild in Madison and Minneapolis!)

We will see how they do! Can always replant!

Good luck and good growing!

Zone 6b 1100 feet ks/mo border.


137 posted on 02/06/2021 5:41:32 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

Wow! Cool start. I, lol, put in a seed order - looked at the total, thought WHOA, then paid. Afterward I realized I forgot freakin TOMATOES, and bell peppers, and a few other things, so - in went the second order. I console myself by knowing that this is three years worth of seed. :)


138 posted on 02/06/2021 6:08:48 PM PST by Ladysforest (Racism, misogyny, bigotry, xenophobia and vulgarity - with just a smattering of threats and violence)
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To: Ladysforest

bump


139 posted on 02/06/2021 6:18:51 PM PST by Ladysforest (Racism, misogyny, bigotry, xenophobia and vulgarity - with just a smattering of threats and violence)
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To: Ladysforest

Always better to have too many than too few. Overplant and share.


140 posted on 02/06/2021 7:38:25 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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