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The Garden Thread - May, 2024
May 1, 2024 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam

Posted on 05/01/2024 6:00:41 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

The MONTHLY Gardening Thread is a 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 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/removed from our New & Improved Ping List.

NOTE: This is a once a MONTH Ping List, but we DO post to the thread all throughout the month. 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; may
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To: AFB-XYZ
around the size of smallish buckshot

Ironic. 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.

161 posted on 05/04/2024 1:02:47 PM PDT by Pollard (Will work for high tunnel money!)
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To: Pollard

Man manipulating genetics NEVER ends well.

I will stick with my heirloom, open pollinated seeds and save them myself.


162 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…)
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To: metmom

Genetically modified tomato to produce more antioxidant. FDA did not give it much scrutiny.


163 posted on 05/04/2024 1:25:55 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Pollard

Thanks Pollard!


164 posted on 05/04/2024 1:27:03 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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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.

165 posted on 05/04/2024 1:41:16 PM PDT by Pollard (Will work for high tunnel money!)
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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.

166 posted on 05/04/2024 1:52:43 PM PDT by Pollard (Will work for high tunnel money!)
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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…)
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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.


168 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…)
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To: Pollard

Very nice.......


169 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…)
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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! ;)


170 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. )
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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. 😊


171 posted on 05/04/2024 3:35:55 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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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).


172 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. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Hahahahaha! I’d get a ticket from the HOA for a disorderly property!


173 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)
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To: MomwithHope

Mine too.

Course, in my universe, Pluto is still a planet.


174 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…)
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To: AFB-XYZ

Small victories! :)


175 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. )
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To: Dacula

Welcome!


176 posted on 05/04/2024 5:21:19 PM PDT by Silentgypsy (In my defense, I was left unsupervised.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Not tired of winning nor asparagus!


177 posted on 05/04/2024 5:25:28 PM PDT by Silentgypsy (In my defense, I was left unsupervised.)
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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!


178 posted on 05/04/2024 5:42:56 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: MomwithHope

Wow! Tyvm.


179 posted on 05/04/2024 6:16:26 PM PDT by Silentgypsy (In my defense, I was left unsupervised.)
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To: Silentgypsy

Forgot to mention I only use extra light olive oil. Adds no flavor. My favorite is Bertoli extra light.


180 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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