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Weekly Garden Thread - March 26-April 1, 2022 [Companion Planting Edition]
MArch 26, 2022 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memorium

Posted on 03/26/2022 7:19:11 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!


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1 posted on 03/26/2022 7:19:11 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: 4everontheRight; Augie; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aevery_Freeman; ApplegateRanch; ArtDodger; AloneInMass; ...

2 posted on 03/26/2022 7:20:27 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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What Is Companion Planting?

Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together for mutual benefit.1 The research on the benefits of companion planting focuses on vegetable gardens, but ornamentals like roses can also benefit from companion planting to help prevent disease and insect infestation.

Unlike other areas of gardening, companion planting is not always based on hard scientific facts but on observations, the type of garden lore found in farmer’s almanacs. There is always an element of trial and error to see what works for you. However, understanding your garden as a system of biodiversity where plants are all connected and interdependent on each other helps you make better plant choices.

https://www.thespruce.com/companion-planting-with-chart-5025124

3 posted on 03/26/2022 7:23:20 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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https://www.thespruce.com/companion-planting-with-chart-5025124


4 posted on 03/26/2022 7:23:41 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

Excellent reference.

Thank You.


5 posted on 03/26/2022 7:40:21 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All

Thank you - info I needed & the chart makes it so easy! I will share with my nieces, both of whom will have big gardens this year.

Temperatures the next couple of nights are going to be below freezing so I am using this to not feel so guilty about being unable to do any gardening right now. I keep reminding myself that it is still March and usually the earliest we can plant around here is mid April and even then, there is still the danger of cold freezing nights when plants have to be covered up with a tarp or a 5 gallon bucket.

This is not meant as any sort of a lecture, but a gentle reminder (from someone who got a not-so-gentle reminder 3 weeks ago) to count your blessings every day that you are able to get around and do things like Garden, even if health is not perfect otherwise and perhaps the “getting around” part is somewhat limited. You never know from day to day what the future will bring, so enjoy & appreciate each ‘can do’ day. I’m on the mend and cannot wait to be able to get in the garden again, but I definitely have had a lot of ‘down’ time to “think about things” and count the blessings I do have. One of those blessings is definitely the Saturday Morning Garden thread! :-)

Have a great day!


6 posted on 03/26/2022 7:47:04 AM PDT by Qiviut (🍊 #standup "Don't let your children die on the hill you refuse to fight on.")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
TO LINK BACK TO THE MARCH 19-25 2022 WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD CLICK ON PICTURE OF THE BASIL!

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Plant it by your tomato plant!

Gardening Resources information has been encorporated into Pollard's Prepper Data Base! (Thanks Pollard!)
Link to it by clicking on the picture below!

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7 posted on 03/26/2022 7:49:57 AM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
The companion planting I'm doing is a mixture of plants bees and butterflies like, especially native California plants.

They are doing well, given they acclimated to our sometimes harsh climate:

Sticky Monkey Flower:

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I see these in the local hills when I walk my dogs and now they're available in local nurseries in various colors.

I am happy to report that my orchids are blooming again after a few years of waiting. I moved them to a different area of my yard, hopefully the rest will bloom next year (I inherited these).

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Also, the roses are coming in nicely.

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"All American Beauty"

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"Paradise"

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"Lava Flow"

Happy Gardening - and pray for rain, we're supposed to get it on Monday.

8 posted on 03/26/2022 7:50:24 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (Rigged Elections have Consequences)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Adorable!!!!! Love it!!!!!!


9 posted on 03/26/2022 7:57:06 AM PDT by mairdie (Impressionism at the MET - Joseph Blanchard - https://youtu.be/mLp4l_TfScw)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Seems like basil and rosemary kept the tomato hornworms away from the plants they were planted near.


10 posted on 03/26/2022 8:00:06 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I’m planning on starting my tomatoes in the next couple days.

Monday is supposed to be nasty cold, high in the 20’s and low at night in the teens for a couple nights.

I do have some stuff to cover.


11 posted on 03/26/2022 8:03:05 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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To: Bon of Babble

Thanks, especially beautiful since here in west Michigan we woke up to a covering of snow. Daffodils halfway up not blooming yet.


12 posted on 03/26/2022 8:03:55 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Daffodils have bloomed, iris are up and tulips are appearing to break out of the dirt. Bare root roses I put in a few weeks back are well budded out, established roses are doing great and frost resistant annuals are blooming like crazy. Son with has wife and daughter are coming in this afternoon for their first visit here to my Tidewater garden spot and I think I will put them to work as soon as the frost is past on Tuesday morning.


13 posted on 03/26/2022 8:08:47 AM PDT by KC Burke (If all the world is a stage, I would like to request my lighting be adjusted.)
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

Thanks, Pete!


14 posted on 03/26/2022 8:11:27 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; Pollard
There are 5 links to information on Companion Planting located at Pollards Links.

Gardening

Here are 2 of them!

Basic Techniques of Companion Planting

Chart--Companion Planting Guide

15 posted on 03/26/2022 8:17:30 AM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

And thank you for Hosting this thread!

(Off to get more coffee!)


16 posted on 03/26/2022 8:19:01 AM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Good Morning!

:-)


17 posted on 03/26/2022 8:21:24 AM PDT by left that other site (Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
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After a few weeks of warm 60's and 70's, we're back to the whims of March and temps in the 40's and snow flurries again. Confused Robins, as always, LOL!. Beau got his maple sugaring done, (8 pints) and is starting to mow (mower blade and skid steer) off his deer food plots, our Big Garden and the one below near the pasture where he will grow his melons and popcorn for me this season.

I have pepper seedlings up and tomatoes are right behind, indoors. My greenhouse growing isn't doing much other than a few lettuces coming up and some kale. I probably jumped the gun a little on that, but I have such a small window to use it in spring before it becomes an OVEN; I got started too soon! Fall is the real growing time extender in there for me in Zone 5b.

I'll have pictures later in the week, but the forced bulbs I planted in pots in the greenhouse are starting to emerge. Tulips and Daffs, and I potted up Dahlias for later planting, but am keeping them under plastic for a while, yet.

The three Plott Hounds we are currently raising are doing well. Olive, Babe & Gator. Olive appears to be the smartest, Babe is the most feisty and Gator is a big old doofus, but completely adorable. They just turned 6 months and will go to their first 'Bear Training Camp' with Beau in June & July, when he'll decide who he's going to keep and train for bear hunting and who goes back to our Amanda as a pet.

18 posted on 03/26/2022 8:27:24 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

Ohhhhhh..... you meant that kind of companion planting.


19 posted on 03/26/2022 8:31:06 AM PDT by Bob434
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Beautiful! Can’t wait until I can show off my roses to you, later this season. No bunny ‘pruning’ over the winter, so I’m already ahead of the game! :)

Does the ‘Sticky Monkey Flower’ come in a ‘Cheeky Monkey’ version? LOL! Always loved that British phrase for, ‘smart aleck.’


20 posted on 03/26/2022 8:31:09 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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