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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 37 SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
Free Republic | September 13, 2013 | greeneyes

Posted on 09/13/2013 1:04:36 PM PDT by greeneyes

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly 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.

This thread is non-political, although you will find that most here are conservative folks. 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 Weekly Gardening Thread ... there is no telling where it will go and that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us!

NOTE: This is a once a week ping list. We do post to the thread during the week. Links to related articles and discussions which might be of interest are welcomed, so feel free to post them at any time.


TOPICS: Gardening
KEYWORDS: agriculture; food; gardening; hobby
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To: rightly_dividing

I forgot to say the hummingbirds are special as your pictures show. I need to get my feeder out there but I’m staying in to stay cool.


161 posted on 09/15/2013 11:10:20 AM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: mlizzy

Thank you for the kind words. Just grabbed the only camera that had batteries and zoomed a bit so not to get close enough to scare them away from the window. I wish I knew something about photography instead of so much about nothing.


162 posted on 09/15/2013 11:12:04 AM PDT by rightly_dividing (Phil. 4:13)
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To: Marcella
Excellent! I look forward to seeing your photographs when your son comes into town and you're sure right about the type size on the instructions; I usually give up and hand them to our daughter...

Ahh, you have a Yorkie (cute dogs!); great to hear she's functional too. :)

I have a question. You mentioned you put your walking onions in a container. What size and depth of a container, and what type of soil mix did you use? And has "The Marcella Food Container Company" previously planted and harvested the walking onions in this contained fashion? Intriguing...
163 posted on 09/15/2013 11:12:38 AM PDT by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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To: Marcella
I've always said, “Men are good for lifting heavy objects and killing spiders.”
Ruh-roh... Similarly, as Elaine said on a Seinfeld episode, "Well, the female body is a... work of art. The male body is utilitarian, it's for gettin' around, like a jeep."
164 posted on 09/15/2013 11:22:33 AM PDT by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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To: mlizzy
“And has “The Marcella Food Container Company” previously planted and harvested the walking onions in this contained fashion? Intriguing...”

mlizzy, I started trying to grow food plants about last March and knew nothing - never grew any kind of plant in my entire life. Since I don't know I can't do “x” in gardening, I do “x” and see what happens. I did listen to Johnny and greeneyes when I started and also started doing my own research.

When I found Egyptian Walking Onions, I wanted them as I would never be without onions. I am also a prepper and plan for emergencies so these onions fit my prepper style.

The onions will take over the land wherever you plant them as they do walk. I planted them in the wood planter so they would have to stay in the container and not take over the dirt garden. When they put out the walking part of the onion I will move it to stay within the planter as that walking part could go outside the planter and plant itself in the dirt garden. The planter is probably ten feet long and about 7-8 inches across and about 7 inches deep. I have it filled with Miracle Grow potting soil mix.

165 posted on 09/15/2013 11:28:34 AM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: JRandomFreeper; greeneyes; rightly_dividing
In thinking about refreshing the potting soil mix next spring, I'm getting “10 Lbs of Azomite - Organic Trace Mineral Soil Additive Fertilizer - 67 Trace Minerals”. It doesn't take much to add to a container.

Along with the Azomite, I'm getting 15 lbs. of earthworm castings to add some to every container.

Do I need something other than these two additives to refresh potting soil mix? If so, what? (I'm not adding untreated manure so don't even suggest it.) :o)

166 posted on 09/15/2013 11:39:12 AM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: Marcella

Thank you (I’m new at this gardening stuff as well... only this year and last)... I’m going to give the walking onions a go at being contained...


167 posted on 09/15/2013 11:55:28 AM PDT by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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To: rightly_dividing
You're welcome... :)

This is only the second time in my life (and I'm in my 60s), that I've seen hummingbirds in nature... but, I was able to come within two feet of one particular visitor (to our marigold/geranium potted plant), and he didn't seem phased at all that I was standing there. My daughter took a picture but you really can't see it like you can on your cool photos... they are amazing creatures...
168 posted on 09/15/2013 11:59:28 AM PDT by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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To: Marcella

I’m extremely eccentric, and borderline autistic besides. I’m not capable of being normal :p


169 posted on 09/15/2013 12:00:23 PM PDT by Ellendra ("Laws were most numerous when the Commonwealth was most corrupt." -Tacitus)
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To: Ellendra

“I’m extremely eccentric, and borderline autistic besides. I’m not capable of being normal :p”

You are now on the weird/eccentric list. Congratulations!


170 posted on 09/15/2013 12:08:45 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: Marcella
I really don't know about container plant soil. There are probably better people to ask.

But I know you can't go wrong with some well-aged horse poop.

/johnny

171 posted on 09/15/2013 12:10:31 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Marcella

I have 2 tomato plants. Dozens of blossoms. No tomatoes. What gives?


172 posted on 09/15/2013 12:21:06 PM PDT by REDWOOD99 ("Everyone should pay taxes. Everyone should pay the same rate.)
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To: REDWOOD99
I have 2 tomato plants. Dozens of blossoms. No tomatoes. What gives?

Tomatoes are fussy about the temperature at which they will "set" fruit. Yours may not like the nighttime temps, or the days may be too hot.

You can encourage fruit set by gently shaking the blossoms to encourage the transfer of pollen.
173 posted on 09/15/2013 12:43:28 PM PDT by Nepeta
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To: REDWOOD99; ApplegateRanch; greeneyes

“I have 2 tomato plants. Dozens of blossoms. No tomatoes. What gives?”

I’m referring you to greeneyes and ApplegateRanch for possible answers to your tomato problem.

Anyone else reading this who has a theory about his tomatoes, please post it.


174 posted on 09/15/2013 12:47:48 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: REDWOOD99; Nepeta

I agree with Nepeta that gently shaking the plants will help set fruit... ALSO, you can place some mushroom compost (I put a hefty amount) around the base of the plant avoiding direct connect with the stems. Because I had the same issue as you with our Brandywine heirloom maters, and after following this advice (that I found online), we’ve had some 60 tomatoes since (and still counting)...


175 posted on 09/15/2013 1:02:37 PM PDT by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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To: Nepeta

Can’t be the temps. I live amidst huge tomato fields. I’ll try the shaking. Thanks!


176 posted on 09/15/2013 1:03:43 PM PDT by REDWOOD99 ("Everyone should pay taxes. Everyone should pay the same rate.)
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To: greeneyes
Does Jesus have a sense of humor? I ask because I've always loved lichens and mosses, but have never succeeded in "raising" either, however, I admit I didn't try super hard as it's been said, they grow where they want to grow... But lo and behold, when we moved to our new pad Sept. 1 (which also was our wedding anniversary!) of this year, look at this fence? Makes me smile (and smile).
177 posted on 09/15/2013 1:13:09 PM PDT by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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To: mlizzy

Thank you! I’ll update in a few weeks how it worked.


178 posted on 09/15/2013 1:13:38 PM PDT by REDWOOD99 ("Everyone should pay taxes. Everyone should pay the same rate.)
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To: mlizzy

My secret. I pray when I plant seeds or transplant.

Heck, I give thanks every time I’m out in the garden.


179 posted on 09/15/2013 1:37:28 PM PDT by KosmicKitty (WARNING: Hormonally crazed woman ahead!!)
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To: KosmicKitty
My secret. I pray when I plant seeds or transplant...Heck, I give thanks every time I’m out in the garden.
Ain't it the truth? I find gardening therapeutic for that reason and am only posting today as it's [finally] raining and raining outside (thank G-d)...
180 posted on 09/15/2013 1:50:13 PM PDT by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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