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Weekly Garden Thread - March 20-26, 2021
March 20, 2021 | Diana in Wisconsin/Greeneyes

Posted on 03/20/2021 6:49:37 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 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

Faroe Islands
41 posted on 03/20/2021 3:18:13 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: LibWhacker


Find sniper in each
42 posted on 03/20/2021 3:31:31 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Watermelon of the 17th Century on the left. Breeding has changed everything about them, including the flavor (aren'tcha glad?).
43 posted on 03/20/2021 3:46:40 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: LibWhacker

Looks like a guava.


44 posted on 03/20/2021 3:50:42 PM PDT by CJ Wolf (wwg1wga Godwins; what is scarier than offensive words? Not being able to say them.. )
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To: kvanbrunt2

This past season I was growing lettuce in there, unaided, until December 24th. Of course, I covered things up at night, even inside the greenhouse. Layering helps.

I’ve been reading the Elliot Coleman books. He grows year round in unheated greenhouses in Maine which is pretty impressive!


45 posted on 03/20/2021 4:06:49 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: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

The most reliable way (practiced since time began) is to buy the female flower dinner and drinks, or a mink coat. Maybe a Condo. Diamonds are a nice touch, too!

LOL! I crack myself up! :)

https://sciencing.com/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-male-female-flowers-13426257.html

Lots of websites will show you the male and female flower parts of various fruits and vegetables for hand pollination. It varies by veggie. For example, the Zucchini (and I think winter squashes & pumpkins & cucumbers) puts out all male flowers first, THEN a week or so later the female flowers appear.


46 posted on 03/20/2021 4:19:01 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
Hehe, I love that, thanks!

I'm feeling kinda bad for our little weasel friend, tho. I don't think it looked too good for him.

47 posted on 03/20/2021 4:42:01 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: CJ Wolf

Love guava. I wonder how those early watermelons tasted? Don’t look very appetizing to me!


48 posted on 03/20/2021 4:47:55 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Don’t the female flowers also have little bumps under them that would become the fruit when fertilized?


49 posted on 03/20/2021 4:52:50 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (GOP-free since 10/9/20)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

In some cases, like squash, yes. But it varies from veggie to veggie.


50 posted on 03/20/2021 6:21:07 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

I’ve grown peppers indoors, but have never hand pollenated them — aside from maybe accidentally brushing the plant when watering and they have still had peppers grow on them.

I assumed that they were like tomatoes and a simple flick to jiggle them a bit would work.


51 posted on 03/20/2021 6:30:36 PM PDT by greeneyes ( Moderation In Pursuit of Justice is NO Virtue--LET FREEDOM RING)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks
I’m posting a couple of photos for Eric in the Ozarks

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52 posted on 03/20/2021 6:55:20 PM PDT by tubebender
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I’m thinking of adding a couple of mini crape myrtles to my balcony garden, here in zone 7a (Baltimore). Anyone have any experience with Purple Velvet c.m. or Berry Dazzle? They will be on sale around here in early to mid May.


53 posted on 03/20/2021 10:17:43 PM PDT by EinNYC
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To: tubebender

Lower pix is a petunia.
Upper is a cayenne pepper.

Thanks very much !


54 posted on 03/21/2021 4:45:54 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; All

My little great-niece got this book [Are You My Mother] from me at Christmas - it’s cute! She loves for you to read books to her - when you finish, she says “Again!”. I think my brother (her grandfather) read her the same book 4 times before she finally didn’t say ‘again’!

Yesterday .... first day of Spring .... I spent the day being a carpenter’s helper at our lake cabin. We had a huge pine tree come down on the tool shed. The tree got removed the Saturday before [took an 80’ bucket to get to the tree top] so yesterday was the day to fix the roof. It took us 4 hours, no breaks, & we lucked out & had on site what we needed for repairs (we brought shingles/roofing nails with us) with no trips to the hardware store. The wind wasn’t blowing too hard off the cold lake & the sun was out, all a ‘good thing’. There were some fishermen out & about - made me super chilly just looking at them running down the lake. There were big storms of the type that spawn tornadoes in the area Thursday evening, but the tree had been removed by then (big winds could have shifted it & caused more damage) & the place was unscathed - whew!

Today is ‘rest & recovery’ :-)


55 posted on 03/21/2021 6:02:32 AM PDT by Qiviut (2020 Election steal result: We are beginning our "40 years of wandering in the Wilderness".)
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To: Qiviut

Wow! HUGE job. Bet you’re glad it’s done. You’ve earned a day off, for sure. :)


56 posted on 03/21/2021 7:23:26 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
Dreaming of a tomato crop-------and the incomparable tomato/mayo sandwich.
The just-picked, sun-warmed tomato, its delicious juices running into the mayo.

Well, okay....you can add lettuce, bacon, avocado....if you must.

57 posted on 03/21/2021 8:24:43 AM PDT by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I’ve been wanting to try carmens after eating some from a farmers market. I used to grow Costa Rican red peppers for many years but could not find plants the last few years.


58 posted on 03/21/2021 9:20:33 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Pepper flowers are non-binary. Each blossom has both male and female parts. This page has a good drawing of how they’re structured: https://biology.stackexchange.com/questions/61046/when-does-a-jalape%c3%b1o-begin-to-produce-heat-capsaicin

That’s why I recommend brushing toward the middle. The female part is in the very center, with the pollen-producing parts surrounding it.


59 posted on 03/21/2021 10:12:32 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: Sacajaweau

Out daffodils popped last week...a few 2 weeks ago.

They are the bulbs I planted in 1995-6 and they keeeeeep coming back!


60 posted on 03/21/2021 1:41:14 PM PDT by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (To you all, my loyal spell checkers....nothing but prospect and admiral nation.)
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