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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!


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: food; garden; gardening; hobbies
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Jeeze, Happy day at Jungs! Thats a ton of product! Where was that? Madison?? Has to be in a larger city, not in some cross roads town of 600 surrounded by cow pasture!
Days in the sun surrounded by plants! Not a bad life! (And then winter!)

Cashiers! Look at you, bet you knew not to eat until every one else had!

I have an enormous collection of 4x4 purple herb and other pots from when I was still working and bought all my plants. Wash them out, reuse them. (But not yet this year)


41 posted on 03/26/2022 7:31:11 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Bon of Babble

Geo Burns! That is nice!


42 posted on 03/26/2022 7:47:55 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Nice warm rose! (The dead one....did the voles eat the roots?)


43 posted on 03/26/2022 7:50:02 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

When I started tomatoes or any vegetable inside I would put a small fan on low blowing on them, would move it around and turn it off and on, and increase the speed randomly. Seemed to make them much hardier when I put them outside.


44 posted on 03/27/2022 5:45:57 AM PDT by saturn
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

There’s a few companion planting guides/charts here; https://permasteader.route66custom.com/cloud/index.php/s/gzdDRYe4Qganzas


45 posted on 03/27/2022 8:03:18 AM PDT by Pollard (PureBlood -- https://youtube.com/watch?v=VXm0fkDituE)
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Crocuses bloom,
Forsythia bush bloom,
Daffodils sprout,
Grass ... greener,
Sky is bluer,
Garlic mustard appearing,
Hartford County Conn.


46 posted on 03/27/2022 8:30:26 AM PDT by campaignPete R-CT (I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go ...)
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To: LibWhacker

My shiitake spawn came in a few days ago. Went out and cut some small oak trees, cut into 3 foot pieces and stacked them on a pallet back in the woods. They need a week or two to settle out while not drying out. It rained off and on for a couple of days after that so they should be good to go shortly. Got more rain coming Wed/Wed night so a couple of days after that will be inoculation time.

As soon as the logs are fully colonized with mycelium, I can force fruiting by soaking one in cold water for 24 hours and it will start putting out mushrooms in a day or two. Then I’ll do one log every 3-4 weeks. By the time I get to the last one, the first one should be ready again. I got a wide temperature strain but next year, I may get cold, warm and wide range strains to be able to harvest year round.

Lion’s Mane will grow on oak logs too but they’re slow growing. Takes two years before you can harvest.


47 posted on 03/27/2022 9:32:48 AM PDT by Pollard (PureBlood -- https://youtube.com/watch?v=VXm0fkDituE)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

48 posted on 03/27/2022 11:11:49 AM PDT by Pollard (PureBlood -- https://youtube.com/watch?v=VXm0fkDituE)
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To: Pollard

BTTT!!!


49 posted on 03/27/2022 11:15:34 AM PDT by musicman (The future is just a collection of successive nows.)
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To: Pollard

Bttt.

5.56mm


50 posted on 03/27/2022 11:18:54 AM PDT by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho need to go.)
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To: Pollard

Thx!


51 posted on 03/27/2022 11:22:25 AM PDT by Jane Long (What we were told was a “conspiracy theory” in 2020 is now fact. 🙏🏻 Ps 33:12)
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

No vole problems. These are in the raised beds that Beau built for me around the greenhouse to even out the big SLOPE that was there so I can mow that area more easily.

There were two spots where roses didn’t make it and I think in both of those spots there was less dirt and more gravel below them. So, I’m just moving some things around and I put a birdbath where the old yellow rose was and last fall I planted a red Day Lily, which SHOULD be pretty indestructible instead of the where the other rose (Hope for Humanity) was.

It was 2020. Not strange that ‘Hope for Humanity’ didn’t make it, LOL!


52 posted on 03/27/2022 12:01:38 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: saturn

Good Deal! Exactly what you need to do to encourage strong stalks and to keep them from getting fungus and mold!

They should be able to handle the wind when you start to gradually introduce them to sunlight before you plant them outside.


53 posted on 03/27/2022 12:36:34 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Pollard

I did Shitake one year, but the only shady spot I had was where the runoff from the yard went. Mud splashed on the logs and competing mushrooms colonized the logs. (Turkey Tail.)

At the same time I tried oyster mushrooms; They did not work either, but the next year I had some in oyster mushrooms growing out of ground in the area of some Pine trees the city removed.

I hope it works for you!


54 posted on 03/27/2022 12:44:54 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
"Not strange that ‘Hope for Humanity’ didn’t make it, LOL!" Alas! doomed! I have a Daylily , Prairie Charmer, with Cream/white colored blooms. Its great when it blooms at the same time as my the Red daylilies, beautiful combination.
55 posted on 03/27/2022 12:49:37 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission
The garden 2 weeks ago:

Low Tunnel made with 3" fencing and lite insect barrier. It allows 1) earlier planting and 2) insect control later in the year.

I use 2'X6' raised bed frames, which are easy to make and move around. I took sections of 3' fencing, put insect barrier on them to make 3 foot removable row covers. I can lift them up and work inside without having to pull off (in this instance) a 14'x3' section of row covers.

The assembled 4 section 12' low tunnel.

I took a chance before last weeks rains and planted radishes, Japanese turnips, beets, and on the north side, peas. Hoping that we get enough warmth for them to germinate and grow! (And that the peas do not rot in the ground!)

56 posted on 03/27/2022 1:23:45 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Pollard

Very interesting, thanks. Sounds so good!


57 posted on 03/27/2022 1:41:32 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
It was a wet week followed by cool and dry here in Central Missouri.

Greenhouse is sprout city. Most of the seeds I planted two weeks are up and looking happy.

Planted the Yukon Gold spuds after work on Friday.

The majority of my weekend has been spent installing a new trolling motor on Judy. My old fat ass doesn't fit very well through small spaces and under the deck. I feel like I lost a bar fight, but I'm gaining. The pain will be a fair trade for the money it would have cost to get it done at the Pro Bass Shop.

20220327_120011

58 posted on 03/27/2022 2:27:51 PM PDT by Augie
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission; Diana in Wisconsin

I might have already given this list to my fellow coffee lovers.
If I did, forgive the repeat. Anyway a nice reminder.

12 Best Coffee Creamers in 2022
The Pioneer Woman ^ | 2022 | Nora Horvath
Posted on 1/22/2022, 4:51:37 PM by CondoleezzaProtege

1) Lactose Free: COFFEE-MATE French Vanilla Powder Coffee Creameralready

You might have grown up with a parent that drank their coffee with this popular powdered creamer—it’s a classic. Stir a scoop into any cuppa to give it a creamy French vanilla flavor.

2) Shelf Stable: NUTPODS French Vanilla

These plant-based creamers fit in to almost any dietary restrictions: They’re dairy-, soy-, and sugar free! This price is for a set of four 11.2 ounce containers.

3) Keto Friendly: CALIFIA FARMS Better Half Creamer

This non-dairy creamer is made with a mix of coconut cream and almond milk. The resulting texture is super similar to real half and half!

4) Use for Hot or Cold: STARBUCKS Caramel Macchiato Creamer

If you live far from a Starbucks like Ree, the last caramel macchiato you drank might be a distant memory. Make your at-home brew taste just like one with this sweet creamer.

5) Tastes Like Candy: COFFEE-MATE Snickers Coffee Creamer

Sweet coffee drinkers will love this chocolatey creamer. One pump of creamer is enough to sweeten a whole cup of coffee. Note: This price is for two 50.7-ounce bottles—that’s a lot of creamer!

6) Editor’s Pick: LAND O’ LAKES Mini Moo’s Half and Half

Throw a few of these shelf-stable creamers into your purse to freshen up any blah cup of coffee. Each one is filled with half and half—Ree’s fave!

7) Editor’s Pick: ELMHURST Chai Spice Oat Creamer

If you love cinnamon, ginger, and other typical chai spices, you’ll love this creamer made from oat milk. It doesn’t contain any added sugar and has only 15 calories per serving.

8) Made with Coconut Milk: VITAL Proteins Collagen Coffee Creamer

Collagen is a popular beauty supplement that’s thought to boost skin, hair, and nail health when ingested—so why not incorporate it into your coffee routine? This mocha-flavored creamer contains 10 grams of collagen per serving!

9) 10 Calories!: MILKADAMIA Macadamia Creamer

You know how the creaminess of a macadamia nut makes cookies taste richer? Milked macadamias do the same to your coffee.

10) For Hazelnut Lovers: SPLENDA Hazelnut Coffee Creamer

Not every sweet creamer is pumped full of sugar. This yummy hazelnut option is made with Splenda instead.

11) Real Milk Creamer: COFFEE-MATE Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer

It seems like foamy sweet cream is on every coffee chain menu these days. Get the effect at home with this bottled creamer!

12) For Dunkin’ Lovers: DUNKIN’ Extra Extra Coffee Creamer


59 posted on 03/27/2022 5:20:36 PM PDT by Liz ("Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: All

Q. Judge, what is a garden?

A. I don’t know. I’m not a botanist.


60 posted on 03/27/2022 5:32:56 PM PDT by Liz ("Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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