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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD SEPT. 30, 2018
freerepublic | SEPT. 30, 2018 | greeneyes

Posted on 09/30/2018 10:13:02 AM 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 any time-and don't have to be about gardening.


TOPICS: Gardening
KEYWORDS: agriculture; food; gardening; hobby
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To: ApplegateRanch

Nice pic. Sorry that you had no transition. Glad your spousal unit is lots better. Sounds like pretty good produce from the garden this year.


41 posted on 09/30/2018 2:59:52 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: greeneyes
I think I identified it. Pokeweed. Reading up on it now.


42 posted on 09/30/2018 3:01:48 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: greeneyes

O.K., they’re going to get the ax.


43 posted on 09/30/2018 3:04:06 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

Correct. Poke or Pokeweed as you call it. Don’t eat the berries or the mature plant or root.


44 posted on 09/30/2018 3:08:48 PM PDT by damper99 (pu)
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To: SaveFerris

Ok. I’m not familiar with poke weed.


45 posted on 09/30/2018 3:12:36 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: LouisianaJoanof Arc

I hear Ya!


46 posted on 09/30/2018 3:13:52 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
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To: greeneyes

Indeed. Serious yard work is impossible in blazing heat. :-)


47 posted on 09/30/2018 3:14:24 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
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To: greeneyes

Better weather here in Virginia. Many fall tomatoes in varying stages of ripening. My one and only marigold plant has surprised me. After producing only one glorious flower, there are many buds and a new flower bloomed this afternoon!


48 posted on 09/30/2018 3:16:30 PM PDT by tob2 (So much to do; so little desire to do it.)
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To: damper99; greeneyes

Looks like it’s dangerous to animals and humans; OK for birds.

Thought I’d let it grow to put roots in the garden. It’s now going to the yard waste recycling bags ASAP.

The order has been given. Stand clear. LOL

(apparently it’s been known to ride along in seed packets) - there were two or three different kinds of seed packets stuff down there - not surprised)


49 posted on 09/30/2018 3:17:10 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: ApplegateRanch

I make a hot sauce using peaches and peach ghost peppers that I call Peachy Peach. Hot, sweet and delicious.


50 posted on 09/30/2018 3:23:53 PM PDT by Oshkalaboomboom
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To: Psalm 73

Thanks for the info.


51 posted on 09/30/2018 3:32:22 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
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To: All

“Phytolacca americana, the American pokeweed or simply pokeweed”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytolacca_americana


52 posted on 09/30/2018 3:40:02 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: greeneyes

Agreed about fast food and power outages.

Now I need to get a dehydrator and start dehydrating food too.

I should have started canning years ago. For some reason I feel like I’m being pulled firmly over to these arts that have all but been lost in the modern age. I have always been drawn to these things but I feel like it’s important to know how to do them NOW.

I made soap last month and I’m very pleased with it.

I would like to drip my own lye someday.

I feel like it’s critical to get in a position where I’m not so dependent on others to get what I need. Doing supplements for example and cleaner eating so someday I don’t have to beg the doctor for medicine.

Need to score some fish mox or something soon.

I’m doing vitamins and several thyroid support supplements.

The borax and diatomaceous earth(boron and silica)are helping along with iodine, selenium, primrose oil and serrapeptase.

I have oral lichen planus and just discovered how great aloe vera is for it so I’ll have to start growing it. Cheaper than kenalog paste and much more effective at soothing my mouth.


53 posted on 09/30/2018 4:08:13 PM PDT by Califreak (Take Me Back To Constantinople)
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To: greeneyes
Sounds doable. Thanks.

Will be interesting to see if more goji berries invade the elderberries or more elderberries invade the gogi berries. They are in a largish area with thick wood-chip mulch.

54 posted on 09/30/2018 4:23:29 PM PDT by JockoManning (http://www.zazzle.com/brain_truth for hats T's e.g. STAY CALM & DO THE NEXT LOVING THING)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

I was tempted to add some jalapeno juice. Maybe next year.


55 posted on 09/30/2018 4:30:21 PM PDT by ApplegateRanch (Love me, love my guns!�)
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To: SaveFerris

We’ve got it here in Michigan and kill it whenever we find it.


56 posted on 09/30/2018 4:37:08 PM PDT by MomwithHope
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

If anyone remembers JRandomFreeper (RIP) he used to make orange marmalade with jalapenos. It sounded delicious.


57 posted on 09/30/2018 4:38:29 PM PDT by MomwithHope
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To: greeneyes

Can’t complain about the garden production, since it was almost totally neglected during July & August, and almost half of September, to the point of not even watering for about 6 weeks. Didn’t even hill the potatoes. It’s amazing we got anything from it.

Between working, taking over spousal duties, plus aiding her own care, visitors from Europe, and visiting her during two hospital stays, the garden & firewood cutting went out the window.

Oh, yeah; also had to put the tiller in the shop for about a month, too.


58 posted on 09/30/2018 4:42:48 PM PDT by ApplegateRanch (Love me, love my guns!�)
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To: MomwithHope

I believe that man grew just about everything.


59 posted on 09/30/2018 4:46:07 PM PDT by Califreak (Take Me Back To Constantinople)
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To: MomwithHope

They are yanked up and outta there!


60 posted on 09/30/2018 4:48:48 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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