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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 31, AUGUST 1, 2014
Free Republic | August 1, 2014 | greeneyes

Posted on 08/01/2014 12:20:34 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: Augie

“a bit of canning” LOL, I think that’s a LOT, and I think it’s great. I also love the outhouse picture. I have four rows of green beans, each about 9 feet long. Two rows still haven’t been picked today. So far I’ve gotten about 9 pounds of beans from them, so that’s made me very happy. I’ve only canned 5 pints, but will treasure them next winter.


101 posted on 08/04/2014 8:24:28 AM PDT by Ray'sBeth
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To: Augie

GREAT idea!!!


102 posted on 08/04/2014 8:34:06 AM PDT by tubebender (Evening news is where they begin with "Good Evening," and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.)
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To: tubebender
I'm also salvaging some lumber from the civil war era barn at GP's old place.

I'm going to build a small shed to park Mrs. Augie's collection of lawn mowing machinery. I think using the old planking to veneer the exterior will give it a nice look.

It is a filthy job taking it down but the end result should make the effort worthwhile. I hauled two loads home over the weekend and we've got the slats removed on another 12' section so that will come off pretty quickly. Probably get that little bit done this evening.

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103 posted on 08/04/2014 8:57:37 AM PDT by Augie
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To: tubebender

Now that is an old Jayco model! At one point in my life I worked for Jayco.


104 posted on 08/05/2014 8:40:29 AM PDT by JRochelle
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To: Augie

Will you be doing board on board for that shed siding?


105 posted on 08/05/2014 8:45:15 AM PDT by tubebender (Evening news is where they begin with "Good Evening," and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.)
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To: tubebender

Yep, gonna put it on the new shed same way it was installed on the old barn.

I’m thinking that I will box in with OSB and wrap with tyvek before I put the veneer on.

I got another 12’ or so taken down and hauled home yesterday.


106 posted on 08/05/2014 10:10:16 AM PDT by Augie
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To: Augie

That’s a lot of processing. I couldn’t be on my feet that long.LOL

I love your outhouse!. Wish I had the one from my Granny’s. It was a two seater. It would be double the space.LOL


107 posted on 08/07/2014 9:48:29 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: KGeorge

We are still enjoying mild weather for the season, and even had some rain the last two days.


108 posted on 08/07/2014 9:49:25 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Ellendra

Well they weren’t very tall, but that was due to lack of progress in growth I am sure. At least they grew to a foot or more in the pots. Never got over 4 inches tall before, and no pods.

I have tried several varieties over the years. This year was Cascadia and Wando.


109 posted on 08/07/2014 10:16:45 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: tob2

I have a picture and planting instructions for an herb pot of about 6 herbs. So I bought the pot, and now I’ll be getting some seeds to use.


110 posted on 08/07/2014 10:18:14 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Thanks for the links. Hubby is taking advantage and planting a bunch of new stuff already.


111 posted on 08/07/2014 10:19:12 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Ellendra

So sorry to hear about this. So far I’ve been relatively free from problems this year. Knock on wood!


112 posted on 08/07/2014 10:20:35 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Excellence

Thanks so much for the ping. Joe’s the best!


113 posted on 08/07/2014 10:22:11 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: TEXOKIE

I have given up on peas, and am about to give up on melons and canteloupes.

Hubby bought a small chest freezer the other day. It’ll be ready to use tomorrow afternoon. I was hoping to buy a quarter of beed to use most of the space, but now I have nightmares about a chest full of zukes.LOL


114 posted on 08/07/2014 10:25:00 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: hearthwench

It’s good to brain storm.LOL


115 posted on 08/07/2014 10:27:00 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

Those looks awesome! My landlord has dictated the size, shape and number of gardening pots used so I have abide by them. I’m extremely grateful to have what I have as it is way too hard for me to not have any gardening!


116 posted on 08/08/2014 7:55:32 AM PDT by tob2 (Summer's here.)
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To: greeneyes

Those looks awesome! My landlord has dictated the size, shape and number of gardening pots used so I have abide by them. I’m extremely grateful to have what I have as it is way too hard for me to not have any gardening!


117 posted on 08/08/2014 7:55:49 AM PDT by tob2 (Summer's here.)
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To: greeneyes

They look awesome!


118 posted on 08/08/2014 7:56:45 AM PDT by tob2 (Summer's here.)
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To: greeneyes

I have a question about an something I discovered while getting the front of my apartment ready for pressure washing. While putting away some silk floral arrangements, I discovered on the back of one floral stalk two small light in weight and light sandy color round objects. (Think of how blueberries look but the way described above.) Because bees and wasps like building their homes on the front door and the ceiling above, I decided to crush the objects. Now I’m uncertain about what I did because after steppping heavily on the objects, there was revealed a soft, yellowish object. Would anyone know of birds or insects which build such structures and what they hold?


119 posted on 08/08/2014 6:29:57 PM PDT by tob2 (Summer's here.)
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To: tob2

I am clueless on that score.


120 posted on 08/08/2014 6:32:19 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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