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Weekly Gardening Thread – 2011 (Vol. 13) April 8
Free Republic | 04-08-2011 | Red_Devil 232

Posted on 04/08/2011 5:07:25 AM PDT by Red_Devil 232

Good morning gardeners. I hope things are going well for all the gardeners. My seedling trays are over flowing with growth. I have heirloom tomatoes, Marion and Arkansas Travelers ready for repotting. Paste tomatoes and squash were repotted a few days ago. I Also have a few types of flowers also doing well. I will plant some hot peppers in my garden also. Hot peppers have always done well for me. Sweet Bell peppers I have always had problems growing but will try them once again.

If you are a gardener or you are just starting out and are in need of advice or just encouragement please feel free to join in and enjoy the friendly discussion. Our Freeper community is full of gardeners, each with varying interests and skill levels from Master Gardener to novice.


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: garden; gardening; recipes; weekly
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Well that’s the most depressing thing I have heard in a while. Today was a brutal day in the Bender’s garden starting at 10AM and continuing until 3PM by myself as Mrs Bender was at Bible Study and then a planning session for the Memorial Service for a long time member tomorrow afternoon...


181 posted on 04/14/2011 4:04:04 PM PDT by tubebender (Now hiring Tag Line writers. Full time low pay)
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To: tubebender

If you feel obliged to work such long hours in your garden all by yourself (ever heard of ‘when the cat’s awy...?’) you can come back here and work in mine! (nobody else is)

Cold and rainy again today.

2 more days of radiation — 3 more dr. appointments. Things are looking good so far. Hooray!


182 posted on 04/14/2011 4:19:20 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: tubebender; Red_Devil 232

I’ve been meaning to ask — have you ever used one of the revolving compost makers? I’m trying to NOT buy one, but they sound so tempting. The one I’m looking at promises usable compost in 2 weeks. It’s a big revolving barrel on a stand called the CompostTumbler. It’s pricey, but I find that I am not strong enough to turn my compost in the bin I have. ANybody have any experience with this tool? https://www.compostumbler.com/StoreFront/home


183 posted on 04/14/2011 4:24:51 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Many people use that type or style of composter, I have not tried one.


184 posted on 04/14/2011 4:27:19 PM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Do you mind if bring my own red wine?


185 posted on 04/14/2011 4:29:19 PM PDT by tubebender (Now hiring Tag Line writers. Full time low pay)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

It may just be what you need but I would fill it in one day. I would guess most of them are abandoned in 2 years


186 posted on 04/14/2011 4:34:54 PM PDT by tubebender (Now hiring Tag Line writers. Full time low pay)
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To: fanfan
Do you know about mushrooms?

Got Shrooms? These are Boletes Edulus that grow across the steet from our driveway ..

The west coast shroom collectors guide is David Arora's Mushrooms Demystified

187 posted on 04/14/2011 4:41:46 PM PDT by tubebender (Now hiring Tag Line writers. Full time low pay)
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To: Bean Counter; Red_Devil 232

Thanks.

That is reassuring.


188 posted on 04/15/2011 5:03:23 AM PDT by fanfan (Why did they bury Barry's past?)
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To: Cindy

Do you have lights on your seedlings, or just daylight?

The lights I used last year are being used as a “temporary” fix in the laundry room.
;-)


189 posted on 04/15/2011 5:03:35 AM PDT by fanfan (Why did they bury Barry's past?)
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To: fanfan

Daylight only.


190 posted on 04/15/2011 12:43:47 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Cindy

Wow, that’s impressive.

Well done!


191 posted on 04/15/2011 4:47:15 PM PDT by fanfan (Why did they bury Barry's past?)
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To: tubebender

Those look good, TB.

I need to research the best book for wild mushrooms native to north-eastern North America.

I know!
I’ll get a “Round-Tuit” !!!


192 posted on 04/15/2011 5:01:39 PM PDT by fanfan (Why did they bury Barry's past?)
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To: afraidfortherepublic; tubebender

Hey Aftr, those big bunnies should be having little bunnies soon.

You could make them a pen, and raise some!

How is Mr. Aftr?
And your Mom?


193 posted on 04/15/2011 5:20:29 PM PDT by fanfan (Why did they bury Barry's past?)
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To: fanfan

Psssstttt. She is suffering the Jimmy Carter syndrome of Giant KIller Rabbits stalking his chillin... or was that H. Ross Perot?


194 posted on 04/15/2011 5:25:24 PM PDT by tubebender (Now hiring Tag Line writers. Full time low pay)
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To: fanfan

Thanks fanfan, we’ll see how well all these in-house and in-garage plants/shrubs/trees will transplant.


195 posted on 04/15/2011 11:13:16 PM PDT by Cindy
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