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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD NOV 3, 2018
freerepublic | NOV 3, 2018 | greeneyes

Posted on 11/03/2018 1:04:19 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: Eric in the Ozarks

If it’s back in the UK now, they may rename it the Al Nort’iyyah. (sigh)


21 posted on 11/03/2018 9:04:26 AM 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: Battle Axe

I think I’d wait till Spring too. Freezing is when I stay indoors all day.


22 posted on 11/03/2018 3:19:14 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: MomwithHope

Thanks.


23 posted on 11/03/2018 3:19:33 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: heylady

I have read that you can plant a late crop of carrots, and then cover them with row cover/straw etc. To get an early crop in spring.

Carrots do not grow well in our soil, so I have no personal experience with this.


24 posted on 11/03/2018 3:21:37 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Psalm 73

We won’t get a sunny day until Wednesday and even then it goes back to clouds or rain.


25 posted on 11/03/2018 3:23:41 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

We are way behind on the leaf blowing and compost this year.
I have been sweeping patios like crazy.


26 posted on 11/03/2018 3:25:04 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Now that I’ve read your post, I have vicariously participated in so much activity, that I must lay down and rest. LOL just kidding. Fantastic report.

I have been doing research on backup generator and power systems. Everyone around seems to just put in a Generac. However, I really would prefer something different.

For some reason, a wind mill is appealing, and given the MO. weather, likely better than Solar. I really am most concerned with making sure the well pump has a power source, although a tie in to the hot water heater would be nice too.


27 posted on 11/03/2018 3:32:59 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: mythenjoseph

LOL. That’s ok. I know there are a lot of lurkers who read the thread, so I never take any one off unless they ask.

Marcella told me that there were several people that told her that the Garden thread is the only one they read, but they never post on anything.


28 posted on 11/03/2018 3:35:29 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Califreak

That old waterbed frame should be an interesting and worthwhile project.


29 posted on 11/03/2018 3:37:21 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: left that other site

Our leaf color has not been as pretty as usual.


30 posted on 11/03/2018 3:38:05 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Redleg Duke

We still have bulbs to plant, but I’m afraid it is too late.

I thought hubby had planted them already, but turns out they got pushed to the back of the patio. Found them during cleanup.


31 posted on 11/03/2018 4:03:39 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: greeneyes

“...but turns out they got pushed to the back of the patio. Found them during cleanup.”

If they are still viable, pot them up in pots and put them somewhere cool and dark (not freezing!) for the winter months. Start watering and move them to light and warmth when your temps are consistently back above freezing.

You can STILL surround yourself with flowers next Spring. :)


32 posted on 11/03/2018 6:11:51 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin ( "Why can't you be more like Lloyd Braun?")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Thanks. Would that work for phlox too?


33 posted on 11/03/2018 6:13:49 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: greeneyes

Phlox, the perennial plant? Probably not. But it will work for the bulbs!


34 posted on 11/03/2018 6:32:53 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin ( "Why can't you be more like Lloyd Braun?")
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To: left that other site
New Norton production is limited, apparently to make sure there are no recalls. I'm not in the market for a new bike but Norton's approach is encouraging...
35 posted on 11/03/2018 6:38:34 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Baseball players, gangsters and musicians are remembered. But journalists are forgotten.)
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To: greeneyes

Thanks for the ping always greeneyes! I’m getting ready to plant a vetch cover crop now that the garlic is planted and the potatoes are in the shed. Sorry I can’t post any photos but I have a pro coming over to see if he can recoverer the old ones and if not I will start a new Flikr account which I have done before. We picked 52 tomatoes from the tent greenhouse yesterday for maybe a total of 200 + for the season. (Not that great.) I have to say the weather has been just great for Oct here on Humboldt Bay...


36 posted on 11/03/2018 7:01:06 PM PDT by tubebender
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

OK. Thanks.


37 posted on 11/03/2018 7:19:46 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: tubebender

Well, your tomato crop was better than ours. The local feed store had not vetch, so we got clove and rye instead.


38 posted on 11/03/2018 7:20:54 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

Sounds encouraging!


39 posted on 11/03/2018 7:57:31 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: left that other site
We were living in the Minneapolis metro back in ‘86. The Norton was taking up space in our garage.

I ran a “for sale” ad for the Norton and a day later, an Australian guy drove over and peeled off 10 $100 bills.

He had a couple of other Limey bikes in the back of a U-haul van and I asked him what was up with that.

He said he was crating them up and shipping them Down Under where he could triple his money. The UK had sent most of its bike production to the US and very few had been sold in Australia. The demand was based on rarity...

40 posted on 11/04/2018 4:47:38 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Baseball players, gangsters and musicians are remembered. But journalists are forgotten.)
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