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May 1, 2024
| Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam
Posted on 05/01/2024 6:00:41 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: AFB-XYZ
around the size of smallish buckshotIronic. I've read two different articles about flea beetles damage looking like small buckshot. I may have had a fleeting thought about how to get rid of flea beetles.
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posted on
05/04/2024 1:02:47 PM PDT
by
Pollard
(Will work for high tunnel money!)
To: Pollard
Man manipulating genetics NEVER ends well.
I will stick with my heirloom, open pollinated seeds and save them myself.
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posted on
05/04/2024 1:23:49 PM PDT
by
metmom
(He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
To: metmom
Genetically modified tomato to produce more antioxidant. FDA did not give it much scrutiny.
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posted on
05/04/2024 1:25:55 PM PDT
by
MomwithHope
(Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
To: Pollard
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posted on
05/04/2024 1:27:03 PM PDT
by
MomwithHope
(Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
To: Pollard
Got the horizontal truss chords up today. Since my outer frame is larger diameter than most tunnels, this would be enough for a snow load but I also need to hang a bunch of tomato plants from above. I could probably just add verticals going to the peak but two are better than one so I'll add two diagonals. Need to get 28 more straps for the 2-3/8" white outer frame pipe. Trip to Menard's - $1.29 ea.
It's really time to cut some trees around the tunnel. They're all leafed out now so I'll do it when the goats are around so they can get their minerals from the leaves of the freshly cut down tree. They go nuts for that. The first goats we had would scare me by running for the tree while it was falling.
I'm copying this but low enough to be wide enough to hang plants from all the way out to the sides, once I add lengthwise pieces. Speaking of lengthwise. In the pic above, there's a ridge beam of sorts plus two purlins.
I need to do that but there are no straps available to do that because of my oversized outer frame. Might have to get some flat bar and make my own. Either that or through bolt it with carriage bolt. Would have to use locknuts because the fence rail is thin and tightening bolts would just squish them.
God'll come up with something for me.
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posted on
05/04/2024 1:41:16 PM PDT
by
Pollard
(Will work for high tunnel money!)
To: Pollard
And the straps on the white pipe will be getting a few screws through it because the wind waggling the frame back and forth WILL loosen that strap up.
This felt tape will go between straps.
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posted on
05/04/2024 1:52:43 PM PDT
by
Pollard
(Will work for high tunnel money!)
To: MomwithHope
167
posted on
05/04/2024 2:31:51 PM PDT
by
metmom
(He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
To: MomwithHope
It’s purple, though and tomatoes are supposed to be red.
I tried yellow watermelon once. It tasted identical, but I could not get past the color.
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posted on
05/04/2024 2:33:11 PM PDT
by
metmom
(He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
To: Pollard
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posted on
05/04/2024 2:34:24 PM PDT
by
metmom
(He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
To: Albion Wilde
Maybe if I were 20 again with my ‘Army Ready’ rockin’ body, LOL!
Now I’d just scare the children and the livestock! ;)
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posted on
05/04/2024 2:59:01 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
To: metmom
I know what you mean. I’ve grown some yellow low acid tomatoes in the past but you’re right they should be red. At least in my universe. 😊
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posted on
05/04/2024 3:35:55 PM PDT
by
MomwithHope
(Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
To: CottonBall
Just stick the soil thermometer in wherever you want to plant. They can be moved around. You want soil temp to be 60 degrees during the day for beans. I’ve never worried about nighttime temperatures, but of course, if you’re planting beans, you need to have warm temps day and night. BUT you can plant beans all season long going forward. If it’s 60 degrees or better that day, plant your bean seeds.
I’m in Zone 5a. I don’t put my beans in until the middle of May at the earliest. For sure do NOT plant until you’re at or have passed your Frost Free date! (Mine is May 15th; check your Zone to be sure what yours is).
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posted on
05/04/2024 3:36:50 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Hahahahaha! I’d get a ticket from the HOA for a disorderly property!
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posted on
05/04/2024 3:56:10 PM PDT
by
Albion Wilde
(Either ‘the Deep State destroys America, or we destroy the Deep State.’ --Donald Trump)
To: MomwithHope
Mine too.
Course, in my universe, Pluto is still a planet.
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posted on
05/04/2024 4:02:58 PM PDT
by
metmom
(He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
To: AFB-XYZ
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posted on
05/04/2024 4:24:05 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
To: Dacula
176
posted on
05/04/2024 5:21:19 PM PDT
by
Silentgypsy
(In my defense, I was left unsupervised.)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Not tired of winning nor asparagus!
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posted on
05/04/2024 5:25:28 PM PDT
by
Silentgypsy
(In my defense, I was left unsupervised.)
To: Silentgypsy
Our asparagus is so sweet. We like it best sautéed for maybe 45 seconds in a tablespoon of olive oil and pat of butter. Melt those together, add the asparagus, a dash of salt and stir for 45 seconds. Perfect!
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posted on
05/04/2024 5:42:56 PM PDT
by
MomwithHope
(Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
To: MomwithHope
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posted on
05/04/2024 6:16:26 PM PDT
by
Silentgypsy
(In my defense, I was left unsupervised.)
To: Silentgypsy
Forgot to mention I only use extra light olive oil. Adds no flavor. My favorite is Bertoli extra light.
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posted on
05/04/2024 6:25:31 PM PDT
by
MomwithHope
(Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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