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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 9 FEBRUARY 28, 2014
Free Republic | Feb 28, 2014 | greeneyes

Posted on 02/28/2014 12:35:18 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: Marcella
No, inside, so I don't freeze.

The plants will be ok out in the cold frame. I had a couple of rolls of regular house insulation that I used on it yesterday because I knew this was coming.

On the positive side, this should be the last hurrah for the cold weather here. By the end of the month, there won't be any more freezing days.

/johnny

181 posted on 03/02/2014 5:34:45 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

It’s 39 now.


182 posted on 03/02/2014 5:39:14 PM PST by Marcella ((Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.))
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To: Ellendra

How much salt are you using?


183 posted on 03/02/2014 5:42:13 PM PST by don-o (He will not share His glory and He will NOT be mocked! Blessed be the name of the Lord forever!)
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To: Marcella

Wind at the airport is 17mph, with gusts of 30. Some ice west of us. 33 at the airport, 36 here.


184 posted on 03/02/2014 5:43:13 PM PST by rightly_dividing (I used to be indecisive, now IÂ’m not so sure)
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To: JRandomFreeper

We need to get you some firewood. That is the second time this winter you have entertained the idea of burning the baby grand. That piano has survived The Civil War, two world wars, no telling how many marriages, been shot at, serenaded, held babies, and prophesied a zombie apocalypse. It ain’t no time to burn the piano.
You just need Spring.


185 posted on 03/02/2014 5:43:26 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: SisterK
I've got the electric blanket pre-heating the bed. I'm ready to sleep through all this cold.

The piano is probably safe, since I'd have to get out of this warm spot to break it up. And the axe is out in the shop. No way I'm going out there.

/johnny

186 posted on 03/02/2014 5:51:21 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: rightly_dividing

Thanks for that report. I still have 39.


187 posted on 03/02/2014 5:52:34 PM PST by Marcella ((Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.))
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To: Ellendra
For the sugar, I’ve followed the recipe from memory, I’ve followed the recipe from the book, I’ve followed the recipe from a different book, and another book,

Wow, that is all quite maddening, isn't it?

I would try a different brand of yeast, and also, bread flour. I, too use King Arthur flour for bread, but most of my bread starts with a poolish, that sets overnight.

My grandmother used pullman pans to bake her sandwich loaves. She made the worst bread. I'm surprised her twelve children survived on her horrible, heavy breads.

188 posted on 03/02/2014 6:00:54 PM PST by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: JRandomFreeper

You might be having the weather I had yesterday. It was sleeping weather. But the good thing - with the wind and cold, was the best rain since last summer. I hope you also get precipitation.


189 posted on 03/02/2014 6:06:32 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: Ellendra
Now that I've insulted my dead Grandmother, I will add that maybe old German women just liked heavy dense bread. I always thought it was so awful because her sandwich bread recipe had milk in it.

Also, maybe she actually thought those refrigerator no bake oatmeal cookies really were my favorite..or maybe she was trying to poison me with them.

190 posted on 03/02/2014 6:07:46 PM PST by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: don-o

Depends on which recipe I’m going by at that particular moment.


191 posted on 03/02/2014 6:25:48 PM PST by Ellendra ("Laws were most numerous when the Commonwealth was most corrupt." -Tacitus)
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To: sockmonkey

LOL


192 posted on 03/02/2014 6:27:09 PM PST by Ellendra ("Laws were most numerous when the Commonwealth was most corrupt." -Tacitus)
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To: crazycatlady
You’ve eaten wild hog?

Not yet, I haven't. I'm waiting for the opportunity to bag one though.

193 posted on 03/02/2014 6:28:39 PM PST by Sarajevo (Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?")
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To: Ellendra

Have you tried different sizes of bowls for the first rise?


194 posted on 03/02/2014 7:02:17 PM PST by don-o (He will not share His glory and He will NOT be mocked! Blessed be the name of the Lord forever!)
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To: don-o

Yep. Usually based on which bowl was clean :)


195 posted on 03/02/2014 7:20:55 PM PST by Ellendra ("Laws were most numerous when the Commonwealth was most corrupt." -Tacitus)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Here I am smack dab in the middle of another deep freeze with Snain still coming down. Only a little over 2 weeks till spring.

Here’s hoping that this will be the last of the artic blasts, but we have been known to have snow in April. They had a 7 hr shut down of I70 last night.


196 posted on 03/02/2014 8:15:55 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: TEXOKIE

Thanks for posting the link. It depends on the plant how far back you count. For tomatoes I use a 4 to 6 week time period.


197 posted on 03/02/2014 8:17:38 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

I have a rhubarb plant that went to seed last year... anybody ever germinate and start rhubarb seeds? Is it a good cool weather starter?

My plants themselves are already all starting to send out shoots...


198 posted on 03/02/2014 8:20:55 PM PST by djf (OK. Well, now, lemme try to make this clear: If you LIKE your lasagna, you can KEEP your lasagna!)
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To: Marcella

We are at 10 degrees, and the “snow” is still falling. It is so fine it’s almost like a mist right now. Stayed in all day today.

Will have to get some dogfood tomorrow. My dog has not been feeling well, and the dry dog food she usually eats is not agreeing with her. So I am going to have to get some canned dog food tomorrow.

I feed her some rice and chicken today.


199 posted on 03/02/2014 8:22:46 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: djf

I have zero experience with rhubarb.


200 posted on 03/02/2014 8:44:22 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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