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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD APRIL 7 ON APRIL 8, 2017
freerepublic | 4/8/2017 | greeenyes

Posted on 04/08/2017 12:16:55 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
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To: greeneyes

We’re expecting warmer temps beginning tomorrow!


21 posted on 04/08/2017 1:12:07 PM 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: greeneyes

The topsoil in our yard actually does need to have the
leaves left (& chopped up by driving the mower over them).
Rocky shallow soil.


22 posted on 04/08/2017 1:12:07 PM PDT by Twinkie ( MSM and DEMOCRAT PARTY are DEAD)
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To: Twinkie

Will have to check with hubby on our asparagus. Always hated it-only ever had it from a can-too mushy. However cooked fresh with the right “snap” it’s pretty good.

We had some volunteer or wild asparagus growing, so hubby bought some additional plants to put next to it. We are steadily trying to plant stuff that comes up repeatedly so that when we get too decrepit, we still have homegrown eats.


23 posted on 04/08/2017 1:12:32 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: All

Hello from Kansas City! Could someone advise me about transplanting rose bushes? Is the spring an ok time?


24 posted on 04/08/2017 1:14:02 PM PDT by navymom1
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To: greeneyes

Asparagus coated with olive oil and cooked in the oven is superb.

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25 posted on 04/08/2017 1:16:26 PM PDT by Mears
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To: greeneyes

How do you plant spinach and lettuce in the fall for spring-time use? I’d like to do that too!


26 posted on 04/08/2017 1:25:57 PM PDT by CottonBall (Thank you, Julian)
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To: trisham

We finally have a nice day, after 2 nights of snow predicted. No snow, but it was woodstove weather. I don’t see how today can be near 70 after being near freezing last night.

Anyway it is delightful out. I spent a happy hour or 2 with my 8 blueberry plants - 5 one-year old and 3 older-but-stunted ones that were here when we bought the place. They all have leaves, and most have blossoms, even the wee baby plants.

I picked off the blossoms (all still need to focus on getting bigger before they produce blueberries), pulled weeds, gave them acidifying fertilizer and sulfur, covered them with mulch, and watered them with rain water.

Then I was too tired to plant the garden so I came inside. I don’t know if I’m up for it this year, although I know once I get started, it is addicting.


27 posted on 04/08/2017 1:34:10 PM PDT by CottonBall (Thank you, Julian)
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To: CottonBall

I plant it rather late in the fall, but soon enough that it sprouts and gets some growth before frost.

Then I take a row cover and double it, put it over the raised bed and anchor it down all the way around. The lettuce is I used Bloomsdale this year.

However, I have used various greens and lettuces over the years. Artic King. Winter Density. Names like that.

Missouri weather changes a lot, and during the winter we almost always get a few non freezing days with sun shine, so I will take the row cover off and let it breathe-if I’m not too lazy.

I leave more space between the plants, since crowding would exacerbate problems related to dampness. If the weather gets abnormally cold, I sometimes throw a sheet over it and cover with leaves or straw. Then I can roll up the sheet to remove the debris when it’s not needed.


28 posted on 04/08/2017 1:41:29 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Mears

Wow-I agree. In fact that is the only way that I can cook it just right. On top of the stove is never exactly satisfactory, but still better than mush.


29 posted on 04/08/2017 1:44:46 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Mears

Wow-I agree. In fact that is the only way that I can cook it just right. On top of the stove is never exactly satisfactory, but still better than mush.


30 posted on 04/08/2017 1:45:24 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: greeneyes

oops, not sure how that happened.


31 posted on 04/08/2017 1:45:55 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Mears; Twinkie; greeneyes
Mears :" Asparagus coated with olive oil and cooked in the oven is superb."

Asparagus is considered by many to be a "spring tonic" since it is one of the first plants to be harvested after winter.
I prefer to roast asparagus (over or grill) with olive oil, a light spritz of balsamic vinegar, and lightly dressed with grated Parmesan cheese while still warm.

32 posted on 04/08/2017 1:45:58 PM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt (Muslim & Spanish migrants are like Kudzu--> designed to overload the system= Cloward-Piven)
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To: Twinkie

Sympathies on the soil. We have the crappy clay with lots of rocks some small and some as large as a truck bed.


33 posted on 04/08/2017 1:47:10 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

It’s all good. I have actually used those same ingredients for the oven roasted, and it’s good too.


34 posted on 04/08/2017 1:49:14 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: CottonBall

We have two blueberry plants, I think. They turn a lovely shade of crimson in autumn. We planted them at least ten years ago in terrible rocky soil but they’ve managed to survive. Most of what does well there between the driveway and a stone wall is bamboo. I love both of them. There is nothing like spending time in the garden. It clears the mind.


35 posted on 04/08/2017 1:51:34 PM 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: brucedickinson
brucedickinson :" ( re: Sabal Palm) I tried looking online but you can only buy tiny bottles of the stuff. I want entire stumps!"

Contact a landscaper or tree trimming company where new construction is occurring and palms are located.
Juvenile palms (under six feet) don't transplant well since the cut roots die back to the main stalk (transplant shock ?), and mature palms need to be supported until new roots occur.
Since you are looking for stumps, the best place to look is on private land where the palms are being cleared due to new construction.

36 posted on 04/08/2017 1:58:35 PM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt (Muslim & Spanish migrants are like Kudzu--> designed to overload the system= Cloward-Piven)
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To: greeneyes

Wow that is a lot of work! I don’t know if i’ll be that ambitious...

I usually get volunteer romaine and cilantro in the spring. Except we rototilled this year. Next year i’ll let some go to seed again. i’ll see if that works, lol!


37 posted on 04/08/2017 2:03:06 PM PDT by CottonBall (Thank you, Julian)
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To: greeneyes

I don’t think studded tires are legal here. I know they were in Wisconsin when I lived in Milwaukee.


38 posted on 04/08/2017 2:04:35 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: Twinkie; greeneyes
Twinkie :" The topsoil in our yard actually does need to have theleaves left (& chopped up by driving the mower over them).
Rocky shallow soil."

The best addition to any soil is compost: it will build up the soil profile, add nutrients, and moisture absorbing fiber to the soil.
In the interim, you might consider either a 'raised bed garden', or supplement your own leaves with those collected by the highway department last fall.
Frequently, those over-wintered leaves from last fall have already begun composting and beginning to break down.

39 posted on 04/08/2017 2:06:41 PM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt (Muslim & Spanish migrants are like Kudzu--> designed to overload the system= Cloward-Piven)
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To: greeneyes

Just came in a few minutes ago. Small garden blocked off with eggs shells and my late composting. Bone Meal and Organic fertilizer to prep the soil.

Started a tub with about 80 yellow and orange pepper seeds - same stuff added - gonna sprout these outside now that things are a bit better (inside sprouts are going good after about 4-6 weeks with a few more that are only started a week or two ago.

Still going to get another tomato plant, basil, etc. at some point. I’m planting hundreds of pepper seeds and hopefully a lot of tomato. Carrots are sprouting good but very young and tender so no transplanting yet for about a month I think (at least).


40 posted on 04/08/2017 2:11:36 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for ... some have unwittingly entertained angels)
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