Posted on 03/04/2011 5:04:58 AM PST by Red_Devil 232
Good morning gardeners. It is finally March and in Central Mississippi it has come in like a Lamb so far, does that mean it will go out like a Lion?
People used to believe that bad spirits could affect the weather adversely, so they were cautious as to what they did or did not do in certain situations. Those beliefs often included ideas that there should be a balance in weather and life. So, if a month came in bad (like a lion), it should go out good and calm (like a lamb).
I am still waiting for my tomato seeds to germinate. I am not worried about them yet as they take 14 – 21 days. A couple of my squash seeds have sprouted. Time to get the garden ready and my soil tested. The testing only costs $6.00 at the county extension. Regular tests include: pH, Lime Requirement, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Sodium.
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ROTFLMAO!!!
It is in the 20’s here in the Colorado Rockies. Am jealous to hear about spring and gardens being planted!
Thank you surfer. How interesting these pages are. What great thinkers and informants we have here.
I’ve been thinking of starting a community garden. This would be a great way of doing it. We’ve lost our AG in the school, so maybe this may be a way of bringing it back. Thanks for sharing this with us.
You are one busy man RD. What is a Hoosier cabinet?
It was a kitchen cabinet in the days before built in kitchen cabinets. Kind of neat, with a flour sifter, sugar sifter, etc.
What kind were they? I have a problem with red tomatoes, but the yellow ones don’t seem to full of acid.
OH, we had one like that. It has a bin for flour, sugar, etc?
As I understand it military bases are implementing the hydro stacker quite a bit.
Also the guy behind it is very interesting and I have learned so much from just talking with him and he is very open to assisting.
He has even developed these gardens in the deserts in the middle east which lead to a design of his tubing that will always keep the water temperature below 80F.
If you are located in or near FL it is absolutely worth the time to visit with them directly, he has excellent free classes and will allow you to roam his farm, etc to figure everything out.
BTW I researched this type of technology for over 2 years before I finally decided on this and spent a lot of money to finally find the right product.
I think they are Yellow Brandywine Heirloom. They get fairly large. I also have some other yellow varieties I ordered from the Only Tomato catalog. There was a link on the weekly gardening thread several weeks ago.
Here is a link for yellow tomatoes:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=yellow+tomatoes&qpvt=yellow+tomatoes&view=medium&FORM=VBCIRM
21F & light snow falling onto the 4-6” still on the ground from the 12+” of the last couple of weeks.
2 more months before we can even think about planting.
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I want one, I want one...
love & hugs to everyone. Still too much snow here..
I fell on ice yesterday. HATE winter
envy those of your already playing in the dirt!
Well, we’re still at least knee deep in snow here but this weekend is supposed to see really warm temperatures and much if it is going to melt.
In light of that, I started peas, beets, leeks, and lettuce the other day. They are all cool weather crops which can be transplanted outside once the soil thaws out.
Peat pots are a gift from God.
A lot of cities prohibit raising livestock.
You’re supposed to trim lavender back about an inch in mid spring, whatever that is. I just trim it back sometimes when the tulips start coming up.
It encourages it to grow bushy. Lavender can be really persnickety to grow, but once you have well established plants, they can become mammoth.
I have a couple that are finally huge. I can harvest tons of lavender. And you’d think I could find a market for it with what it costs, right?
Guess again.
The garbage they sell in jars at the local grocery store shouldn't be considered 'salsa' anymore than chili containing beans should be considered 'chili'.
Blasphemy.
Salsa de Rosa is a tad pricey with the shipping, but it is definitely tasty! I'm a real fan of the 'Extreme Heat'...burns on both ends!
Garlic HATES weeds.
I’ve done garlic and if you want a good crop, you have to keep it meticulously weeded but it’s worth it when the crop comes in.
How do you keep the heirlooms from cross pollinating and ruining them?
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