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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD, VOLUME 2 JANUARY 10, 2014
Free Republic | Jan 10, 2014 | greeneyes

Posted on 01/10/2014 12:20:06 PM PST 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: JRandomFreeper

“Anyone wanting to pry me out of my house will need to bring crowbars, dynamite, and 6 large orderlies.”

There is no place like home.


281 posted on 01/16/2014 9:28:42 PM PST by Marcella ((Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.))
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To: JRandomFreeper
Finally on the way home from Austin. This time, I’m staying home. Wierd to be posting from a Greyhound bus.

HuH?

I just now returned from Vegas..like fifteen minutes ago. I came home in a plane, though. And while I was gone, my window vent opener for my greenhouse came..I was hoping it would come before I left so my plants wouldn't cook in there. Hven't been out to check the greenhouse yet.

282 posted on 01/16/2014 9:55:38 PM PST by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: sockmonkey
Down to Austin, spend some time, do VA stuff, back here for one day to wash and press the catz, then back to Austin with missing paperwork to finish VA stuff (for the moment).

Cool part was obviously not me driving one round trip, but riding the bus with wifi on it. Not that I want to do that again.... It's like Mary Todd Lincoln saying they had wifi in the lobby of the theater....

/johnny

283 posted on 01/17/2014 1:30:44 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: sockmonkey

Oh..... and Las Vegas, Nevada is different from Las Vegas, New Mexico. I’m thinking you were in Nevada.

I lost my left kidney and spleen and the better part of a month near LV, NM. after a fall from a mountain during a blizzard.

Not much fun, there. But pretty country. ;)

/johnny


284 posted on 01/17/2014 1:59:03 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Marcella

I like to bake sweet potatoes. Add a little salt and sometimes a pat of butter. I also like sweet potato fries, but I don’t eat them that way very often.


285 posted on 01/17/2014 5:14:07 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Marcella

There is an old saying that says one is not an expert in his/her home town, that one has to go somewhere else to be considered an expert. That is very true with family.

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Lots of truth there. You’re always a youngster to the older people in the family.


286 posted on 01/17/2014 5:15:59 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Marcella

whooo hooo. Great going with that project.


287 posted on 01/17/2014 5:16:51 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Sarajevo

I am familiar with Ginko Biloba. This is differect Unckaloabo referred to as Uncka in the pharacy section. Comes in tablets or liquid for treatment of upper respiratory infections.


288 posted on 01/17/2014 5:25:59 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: SisterK

Do you know whether they can tolerate the toxins from walnut trees? I have a space near some walnut trees that needs something to grow.


289 posted on 01/17/2014 5:28:14 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Marcella

Many people thin out the plants at this stage and just leave one or 2 of the best in each cup. Others have trouble throwing them a way, and so they transplant the seedlings into another cup.


290 posted on 01/17/2014 5:31:41 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Marcella

I have had to get out to go to the Doctor’s Office and Pharmacy. Took lots of hand cleaner with me and used it.


291 posted on 01/17/2014 5:33:18 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: JRandomFreeper
I lost my left kidney and spleen and the better part of a month near LV, NM.

I didn't leave anything there except money, so, yes, it was Nevada.I was at ShotShow. If anyone needs a briefcase with a handle that is a gun..a hunting knife that was really a gun.

I was actually hoping to get to a garden center there just to see what they have there, but never got very far away from ShotShow, and the Clark's Shoe Store across the street.

292 posted on 01/17/2014 7:48:13 AM PST by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: greeneyes

If your sprout is still green, there may still be hope, as it indicates to me that the baby onion is thriving on the food provided by the parent onion.

The one I planted has been growing in height, so that’s exciting. My little sweet potato sprout actually has developed two tiny leaves, and I discovered another one of the harvest potatoes sprouting this morning. Not sure when or if I’ll try to get it into growth medium.

I’ll be happy to continue on the new thread, if that is your preference and if you actually have anything more you want to comment on about it! LOL!


293 posted on 01/17/2014 12:11:20 PM PST by TEXOKIE (We must surrender only to our Holy God and never to the evil that has befallen us.)
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To: Marcella

I’ve been doing a lot of containers too, and I was so glad you spoke of your experiences with the T Squash, and I’m eager to get it started when it is the appropriate time in our area! Darlin and I are even planning on putting together a nice trellis for it to climb on!


294 posted on 01/17/2014 12:13:53 PM PST by TEXOKIE (We must surrender only to our Holy God and never to the evil that has befallen us.)
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To: TEXOKIE

I’m going to plant three just in case something happens to one or two.


295 posted on 01/17/2014 1:56:40 PM PST by Marcella ((Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.))
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To: Marcella

Sounds like a PLAN!! I may try the same thing!


296 posted on 01/17/2014 2:48:07 PM PST by TEXOKIE (We must surrender only to our Holy God and never to the evil that has befallen us.)
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To: greeneyes
I really don't think that sweet potatoes would be happy under black walnut trees. If you have access to hardwood, I would highly recommend growing shiitake mushrooms in that space. Or another mushroom. I can talk you through shiitake mushroom cultivation, because I have grown a lot of shiitake. I have never grown other types of mushroom. Shiitake dries very easily, and it is a more nutritious mushroom.
297 posted on 01/17/2014 7:28:51 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?


298 posted on 01/17/2014 7:30:41 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: bgill

A late reply... Online they sell tulle cheap by the bolt. (The stuff, usually white, for wedding veils). I think you can even order it by the bolt from Walmart. Get dark green or black and lay it over your garden. If you have hoops, (we made ours out of electrical conduit pipe), it is easier to secure. Otherwise, lay 2x4, rocks, etc. to hold it in place. The cheapest shade covering I found. It holds up for years.

Deb


299 posted on 01/31/2014 9:37:05 PM PST by hearthwench (Mom, NaNa, always ornery)
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