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Weekly Garden Thread - May 6-12, 2023 [Companion Planting Edition]
May 6, 2023 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam

Posted on 05/06/2023 5:31:33 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: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig

Black light flashlights are GREAT for finding tomato hornworms in late evening/night. Their white patches glow under black light and it’s far easier to find them then.

Scorpions also glow un der black light. I got my black light flashlight at Wal-Mart.


41 posted on 05/06/2023 12:28:54 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith….)
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To: Ellendra

I am trying a new cuke called “munchers”. I mostly grow them for picking you for pickles anyway.


42 posted on 05/06/2023 12:46:23 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

That’s wonderful that you grow fruit trees.

I would not even try it here LOL


43 posted on 05/06/2023 12:51:30 PM PDT by Sunsong
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To: metmom
Black light flashlights are GREAT for finding tomato hornworms in late evening/night. Their white patches glow under black light and it’s far easier to find them then.

Scorpions also glow under black light.


Ergot and other fungi also glow under black light. Useful if you decide to grow grains such as rye.
44 posted on 05/06/2023 1:06:36 PM PDT by Ellendra (A single lie on our side does more damage than a thousand lies on their side.)
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To: KC Burke
This is what I ordered for weeding - I too have a kneeling pad but with my arthritic knees it is hard to get up and down. This should make it easier on the olde knees.

C250308-C-05-E4-4-EC3-B72-B-350644-E80-CBF

45 posted on 05/06/2023 1:28:40 PM PDT by Bon of Babble (What did Socialists use before Candles?..... Electricity)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

(Making up for all the snakes and crocodiles I post here.)
46 posted on 05/06/2023 1:30:20 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: Bon of Babble

My wife got one of those. I’m the tiny detail guy.


47 posted on 05/06/2023 1:38:30 PM PDT by KC Burke (Diversity, Inclusion and Equity is not another way to spell GOD but it is a way to spell DIE.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
A good video: Plants You Can Intercrop With Tomatoes To Maximize Yield & Protect Soil Health
48 posted on 05/06/2023 1:42:18 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Gov't declaring misinformation is tyranny: “Who determines what false information is?” )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Lied about waiting to fall to plant - found volunteer Banana tree plants that need transplanting. Fun! Fun!

Still holding out on the vegetables until later...


49 posted on 05/06/2023 1:48:01 PM PDT by dakine
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To: Bon of Babble

Hey I bought one of those a few years ago. Works great.


50 posted on 05/06/2023 3:48:09 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future. )
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To: Bon of Babble

The yellow iris are spectacular!
😄


51 posted on 05/06/2023 3:53:14 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty (Comfy with Frens 🐸 )
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To: Alas Babylon!

Very nice! Do you use a cover? How do you keep the deer away?


52 posted on 05/06/2023 6:01:07 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All

Gorgeous evening. Everything (fields, pastures, yard, entrances) is mowed - looks like a park & smells like fresh mown hay.

Finally made it to the garden:
ALL dahlias are up - yay!
Despite the cool weather, I have a little tomato on one of my Celebrities.
Radishes are up as are my onion sets.
Sugar snap peas were a tangled mess, grabbing on to each other - straightened them out a bit & got the various tendrils headed for different parts of the trellis.
None of the tomatoes or peppers look like they have sunburned at all - yay again!
Spent some time making room for the mower in the garage instead of out in the pole barn - will be easier to take care of & totally protected from the weather. The battery maintainer is also easier to access & connect/disconnect.

All in all, a very productive & satisfying day.


53 posted on 05/06/2023 6:02:01 PM PDT by Qiviut (I'm not out of control, I'm just not in their control. $hot $hills: Sod Off)
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To: Bon of Babble
I'd have to see that one in action to understand how it works. I have (and used to sell at my hardware store) something called a 'Hula Hoe' check it out I love it.
54 posted on 05/06/2023 7:36:16 PM PDT by WhoisAlanGreenspan? (It's a failed virus but a hugely successful propaganda campaign.)
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

This bed is up close to the house. I do have a big roll of deer netting and bamboo poles leaning against the house just in case...

So far, the only thing I have up on this part of my lawn is armadillos looking for grubs. They tear up the lawn but have not gone in the bed. Yet?


55 posted on 05/06/2023 7:40:34 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Gov't declaring misinformation is tyranny: “Who determines what false information is?” )
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To: Bon of Babble
Okay the Hula Hoe has it's uses in clearing weeds & etc. that have gone wild but not in your lawn. Grampa's weeder is demo'ed here I've gotta get one.

Jack hammered a sidewalk out today as the first step in my subterranean irrigation planter project. There might be an age limit on this sort of work that I exceeded today... Hopefully no one noticed but me.

56 posted on 05/06/2023 7:52:31 PM PDT by WhoisAlanGreenspan? (It's a failed virus but a hugely successful propaganda campaign.)
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To: Alas Babylon!
I know that Armadillos will jump straight up and smash into your windshield when driving and possibly transmit leprosy, but I do not know about their diet!

Good luck! Nice bed of greens!

57 posted on 05/06/2023 8:40:55 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Ellendra
Especially useful for Ergot! Not something you want to eat.

(I think the Pythian Priestesses at the Delphic Oracle were given ergot in their food.)

58 posted on 05/06/2023 8:50:24 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: LibWhacker

Aw. A fresh litter of kittens here and the Catahoula is their second momma. She’s been spayed and at 15 months, still a puppy herself.


59 posted on 05/07/2023 4:11:28 AM PDT by waterhill (Biden and most dems are foreign agents.)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Nice.

That Napa cabbage makes for some good Kimchee and sweet ferments.


60 posted on 05/07/2023 4:22:31 AM PDT by waterhill (Biden and most dems are foreign agents.)
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