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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 3, JANUARY 17, 2014
Free Republic | Jan 17, 2014 | greeneyes

Posted on 01/17/2014 5:49:09 AM 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: Marcella
I find that chloroform helps me get dates. ;)

/johnny

201 posted on 01/20/2014 3:11:16 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Thanks for the link.
Be prepared for a sinking bed.
It will be a good place to store sticks and leaves.
But just use it for annuals.


202 posted on 01/20/2014 3:20:18 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: SisterK
I had heard that it settles over time and that annuals were recommended. I may do something modified for here.

I have 8 inches of weak topsoil, 14 inches of sand under that, and clay to the center of the earth, so far as I'm concerned.

Water hits the sand layer and percolates down to flow away on the clay layer. I have problems keeping the topsoil moist unless I mulch very heavily. There just isn't much to hold water on my ground.

/johnny

203 posted on 01/20/2014 4:31:15 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: rightly_dividing

My weather report says 28 for tomorrow night, Tuesday night. Are you getting that on your source of weather?


204 posted on 01/20/2014 5:01:38 PM PST by Marcella ((Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.))
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To: rightly_dividing; sockmonkey
This is what I picked up for moving big pots:

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/hand-truck-1000-lb-capacity

It rolls over rough ground a lot easier than our smaller handtruck.

205 posted on 01/20/2014 5:05:55 PM PST by Sarajevo (Give a man a gun and he can rob a bank, give a man a bank and he can rob the world)
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To: JRandomFreeper

My hugelkultur space settles A Lot every year. I am always topping it off.
My native soil is opposite yours: one foot of clay and then rocks. Rocks till the center of the earth. When it is dry it is like concrete and when it is wet it is like baby poop. So, the heavy heavy always decomposing organic mulch is the best for my home property. Unfortunately the public farm is almost nine acres and I cannot mulch all that. My favorite store bought mulch is wheat straw - pretty cheap.


206 posted on 01/20/2014 5:19:14 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: SisterK
About a half mile away, the city dumps the tree trimming trucks under a bridge and it's free for the taking. Most of it is shredded trees at various stages of decomposition.

I've brought in at least 5 pick-up truck loads, and it just disappears into the sand after a couple of years. I'll keep getting it, but I think I need a few dump truck loads to make a dent in my soil.

I also have my compost pile, and all the leaves I collect and shred. I have folks that will drop off bags of leaves here for me.

It's just a forever kind of thing. I guess I should have started amending the soil 40 years ago when I had the chance. Youth is wasted on the young.

/johnny

207 posted on 01/20/2014 5:29:10 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper
And of course, they both know how to dance on my bladder at 0400. Grrr.

LOL!


208 posted on 01/20/2014 5:46:57 PM PST by Sarajevo (Give a man a gun and he can rob a bank, give a man a bank and he can rob the world)
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To: JRandomFreeper

LOL
“Should have started amending the soil 40 years ago”
What were you thinking?

And I got to this location bout five years ago. A little late in the game to fix less than perfect soil.

Hey, but there will be perfect soil in Heaven!


209 posted on 01/20/2014 5:53:44 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: Sarajevo

that’s funny
is that a catnip cat?


210 posted on 01/20/2014 5:55:25 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: Marcella

Very sad indeed.


211 posted on 01/20/2014 5:56:27 PM PST by Silentgypsy (Flying polyps)
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To: SisterK
I was here, and the lot adjacent, 50 years ago, but I had no idea what I should have done, except rake the leaves and cut the grass when Dad said to.

I did raise chickens and rabbits on this land, so I was putting nutrients into the soil back then, just not on the scale I should have.

/johnny

212 posted on 01/20/2014 6:04:46 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Sarajevo
:)

/johnny

213 posted on 01/20/2014 6:06:20 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

50 years ago you did not know that you would provide your food, drink and smoke from that land.


214 posted on 01/20/2014 6:18:33 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Beautiful plant! I can’t believe it grew from that microscopic seed! What kind of potting soil did you use?


215 posted on 01/20/2014 6:28:28 PM PST by mom3boys
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To: Marcella

43tonight, 27 tomorrow night,38,28,26,35 for the next few nights. Aint that a roller coaster ride?


216 posted on 01/20/2014 6:46:09 PM PST by rightly_dividing (1st Cor. 15: 1-4)
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To: Sarajevo

We have 2, this one is our bigger one with pneumatic tires, and will traverse roots, which is our obstacles. The smaller one for smaller jobs.


217 posted on 01/20/2014 6:54:19 PM PST by rightly_dividing (1st Cor. 15: 1-4)
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To: bgill

Thanks for the links!

I like the idea of freezing the lemon juice into cubes. Those cubes would come in very handy.

All the lemons I ever get are Lisbon and Eureka. That’s why I want to grow Meyer. I’ve actually never tasted it but lots of recipes I see these days call for Meyer.


218 posted on 01/20/2014 7:01:22 PM PST by mom3boys
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To: mom3boys

The ice cube thing is what I use for freezing yogurt to be used for starter in homemade yogurt and for excess raw eggs. One cube = 1 whole egg or separate whites and yolks. And when you have to open a 6 oz can of tomato paste but only need 2T for the recipe. Nifty things, those ice cube trays!


219 posted on 01/20/2014 7:08:03 PM PST by bgill
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To: rightly_dividing

“27 tomorrow night,38,28,26,35 for the next few nights. Aint that a roller coaster ride?”

That means put the moving blankets over the plants by tomorrow night and take them off the next day since the forecast is 38, then put blankets back on for the next two nights, then take them off the next day. Yes, a roller coaster.


220 posted on 01/20/2014 7:23:35 PM PST by Marcella ((Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.))
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