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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Thank you for the ping.

I have not worked on the garden since last year, and we had ice overnight here in MA, and mostly rain so far this month and more to follow, but temps into the low 60's are predicted for next week. And about a week ago I stated seedlings from tomato and Butternuts quash from last year, using a mixed of store-bought above ground garden soils and top soil that a couple neighbors bought for me (and most of the produce is for the neighborhood, by the grace of God.), and which are growing under a very improvised contraption of cheap (about $2) grow lights.

Almost all the seeds germinated (I let harvested tomato seeds stew in the juices and pulp for 2 days to remove enamel, before washing them in warm water, and letting them dry on paper bags until planting). But I have yet to pare the seedlings down to one in each cup, and I then often try to remove the ones I remove and plant them in other cups.

The Dunkin Donut cups came from a whole box a neighbor threw out years ago, and the local shop did not want them back (I asked), but i ran out this year. I likely will transplant the ones in small cups into larger containers.

Then there is the water supply.

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250 posted on 04/12/2025 8:41:08 AM PDT by daniel1212 (Turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves damned+destitute sinners on His acct, believe, b baptized+follow HIM)
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To: daniel1212
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251 posted on 04/12/2025 8:43:12 AM PDT by daniel1212 (Turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves damned+destitute sinners on His acct, believe, b baptized+follow HIM)
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To: daniel1212

Hi Daniel, great post and I love the pics.


261 posted on 04/12/2025 11:03:51 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: daniel1212

I’m glad you’ll be able to get in some garden plants this season! :)


273 posted on 04/12/2025 6:41:28 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: daniel1212
Thanks for posting Daniel! Amazing to see the results you get with minimal investment and scavenged equipment!

I am also stunned by the cost of an apartment in MA, $2500 per month! I thought $1500 around here in the Kansas City area was high!

299 posted on 04/13/2025 8:05:09 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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