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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD, VOLUME 12, MARCH 20, 2015
freerepublic | 3/20/2015 | greeneyes

Posted on 03/20/2015 12:49:03 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. Planting, Harvest to Table(recipes)preserving, good living - 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: dware; trisham
dware :" I wash tools and hands in diary milk which suppposedly renders the virus inert"

Since i am a smoker of cigarettes, I have been extra cautious, especially sine I was also working retail.
The diary wash goes back a few years, to render the tobacco mosiac virus (TMV) inert, maybe back into the 70's,
but never had a plant returned, nor contracted the TMV
I have used full milk and 2 % milk as anti-virus agent. No difference but not wiped off, just eventually dry during gardening persuits.
It seems to choke of the virus

221 posted on 03/24/2015 10:20:44 PM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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To: JRandomFreeper; SisterK
JRandomFreeper:" I couldn't ask dad for his blessing unless I had my ducks in a row.
Dad was harsh about that. I had to study to show myself approved."

Soome as apects of cooking and baking
are actually chemical engineering
which I didn't learn until "Americas Test Kitchen", with an explanation !

222 posted on 03/24/2015 10:31:04 PM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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To: ApplegateRanch

“Please tell me how to kill the walking onions; mine have survived -35F, without mulching, and are multiplying beyond all reason! ;-)”

LOL! My dad always said if someone would give us kids an anvil we’d break it or lose it in a week!

I had planted my walkers in a large pot. They were peeking up and then because they were in a northern exposure the slamming cold must have gotten them.


223 posted on 03/24/2015 11:11:21 PM PDT by TEXOKIE (We must surrender only to our Holy God and never to the evil that has befallen us.)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt
My youngest daughter is one of the types that couldn't understand some aspect of cooking until she saw some of the scientists on FoodTV explain the chemistry to her. LOL!

She's the analytic one of the two. ;)

/johnny

224 posted on 03/25/2015 12:37:32 AM PDT by JRandomFreeper (gone Galt)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt; dware

Amazing. I wonder if it works for other viruses as well.


225 posted on 03/25/2015 6:36:24 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: TEXOKIE

Yeah, I’ve killed a few things because they were in pots, which would have survived if in the ground.

As to your dad, mine always told me I could break a Sherman tank, if I tried driving one for a week.


226 posted on 03/25/2015 9:06:23 AM PDT by ApplegateRanch (Love me, love my guns!©)
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To: ApplegateRanch

LOL! Sounds like they would have been friends and understood each other very well...especially with respect to their children! :-D

That sounds encouraging. I need to obtain some more walkers and make a patch and see if they will take over as advertised!


227 posted on 03/25/2015 4:49:08 PM PDT 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

Been busy here by Lake Stockton in SWMO. Got a couple types lettuce, some cauliflower, broccoli and spinach in the raised tire beds. The raised box beds have onions and garlic up. One of the mint plants survived the Winter and is coming to life as well.
Have some store bought starter plants in the plastic wrapped shelves on the porch. Spices and herbs mostly. Did get a couple of starter trays planted a few days ago. Mixed the potting mix myself for the first time. Hope it works.
My youngest son (he’s 22) is doing the muscle work for me as we put in a 30’ long Hugelkultur bed. Gonna see how that goes for us.
Our apple, peach and almond trees that were planted last year are all coming in well, as are all but 1 of my wife’s roses. Hope to find a nice yellow knockout to replace it for her.
We’re getting plenty of rain and warmth so things look good right now. Although, this is SWMO, so that could change in an hour.....


228 posted on 03/25/2015 6:45:06 PM PDT by ExpatGator (I hate Illinois Nazis!)
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To: ExpatGator

I am from SW Missouri. Have family in the Mount Vernon, Sarcoxie, and Springfield area. Yellow is just about my favorite color for flowers of all sorts.

So what’s the details on the soil mix you put together?

That’s why people in Missouri are always talking about the weather — and don’t forget: If you don’t like the weather right now, just stick around - it will change.LOL


229 posted on 03/25/2015 10:22:16 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

Here’s one mix:
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm

There’s lots of info on the net for different mixes. I went lighter by a little on the perlite than this called for. Then I damped it with some Miracle Gro plant food.


230 posted on 03/26/2015 7:42:42 AM PDT by ExpatGator (I hate Illinois Nazis!)
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To: greeneyes

Oh yeah, I also mixed in some course builders type sand as suggested in many mixes.


231 posted on 03/26/2015 7:49:45 AM PDT by ExpatGator (I hate Illinois Nazis!)
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To: ExpatGator

Interesting link. Never heard of using jello before. My basic “soiless” mix is equal parts peat moss, vermiculite, and compost. I sometimes substitute perlite for part of the vermiculite due to cost and availability.

This is what I use for my outdoor container gardening projects.


232 posted on 03/26/2015 6:10:11 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Le//t Freedom Ring.)
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To: Augie

Thanks for the great photos ~


233 posted on 03/26/2015 7:17:57 PM 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: Marcella

Thank you Marcella for visiting with Johnny and reporting in ~


234 posted on 03/26/2015 7:25:44 PM 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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