Weekly Gardening Thread - June 22-28, 2019

June 22, 2019 | Diana in Wisconsin/Greeneyes

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Our 'Greeneyes' has been FOUND, but she is STILL having computer issues, so I have been asked to keep the Weekly Garden Thread rolling until she returns.

That said, I will be posting once a week, and I will TRY to stick to her schedule of a Friday Night/Saturday Morning Weekly Post.

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 to Gardeners are welcomed any time!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Pretty! So you’re not convinced the yellow flowers ARE Primrose? I’m confused...

[MomwithHope]

No I am convinced. Just still don’t know how I got them.

[MomwithHope]

I see what you mean, part of my comment got chopped off. Mine stay in bloom for 2 weeks at least.

[Liz]

Great technique: dollop corn muffin batter on jalapeno halves, then bake golden. CHEF NOTES:
Stuff jalapenos first: combine cream cheese/cheddar/lime zest/sriacha. Then dollop w/ cornbread batter.

Jalapeño Cornbread Poppers

ING • 12 jalapeños• 6 slices bacon• box JIFFY corn muffin mix• lge egg
• 1/2 c sour cream• pepper• 1/2 c shredded Cheddar• 2 tb fine-chp chives

METHOD Halve 12 jalapeños; deseed. Place on parchmented sheetpan.

BATTER Combine/well Jiffy corn muffin mix, egg, sour cream, reserved
bacon fat. Add pepper then fold in 6 slices chp crisp bacon, cheddar, chives.
Dollop cornbread batter on jalapeño halves. Bake golden, 350° deg 18-20 min.

SERVE garnished w/ chives.

[Sir_Ed]

Wow, sounds absolutely wonderful!

Good for you!

Will you get involved in local, community theatre?

See ya’,

Ed

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Those Poppers look even better!

[tubebender]

Corn Update in farmer Bender's garden...

[tubebender]

Lady Bender's flowering Sweet Peas...

[tubebender]

The first meal of Steamed Beets this season...

[Diana in Wisconsin]

You corn looks better than ANY field in Wisconsin right now!

I LOVE Sweet Peas. Just. Love. Them. :)

[Califreak]

Such beautiful pictures!

I love beets.

I ran some beets and sweet potatoes through a spiralizer and deep fried them. Very tasty.

Costco used to have Sweets and Beets which were chips made out of beets and sweet potatoes. I wish they still did. Those were yummy.

[Ellendra]

If it fruits, it’s a female. The male blossoms only provide pollen. So unless you know for a fact that the variety you’re growing is parthenogenic, leave the males alone!

As for bitterness, the variety matters more than the gender.

[Ellendra]

Are you talking about daylilies vs oriental lilies?

[Ellendra]

Apologies, I meant to say parthenocarpic. Parthenogenic is only for animals that can reproduce without a partner. Parthenocarpic is for plants.

Sorry about that.

[MomwithHope]

Maybe, I don’t know. Are day lilies a bushy plant and oriental lilies a single stalk? I know I sound ignorant.

[Liz]

This is nice---turns pedestrian ingredients into a creamy and spicy soup.
The corn relish recipe is a keeper.....adds a nice crunch and pop of flavor. Use it in salads, too.

Butternut Squash and Corn Soup / Corn Relish garnish

SOUP Sweat chp onion 5 min in heated tb ol/oil. Add minced gar/cl/jalapeño, 1/4 c minced cilantro stems; cook 3 min.
Add 2-3 c chp butternut squash; cook tender 3 min. Add 4 c veg stock, can coconut milk, tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne;
BTB; simmer 15 min (squash is tender). Now puree. Adjust seasoning.

SERVE topped w/1-2 spoonfuls Corn Relish.

CORN RELISH Kernels from 3 ears corn, 2 tb chp cilantro, minced shallot, juiced lime, 1/4 tsp ea salt/sugar.

[tob2]

Good morning. Everything growing nicely and awaiting the first tiny green tomatoes! Hope all is well with everybody in the group.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Sweet Corn Season is right around the corner! Our local guy will have his stand set up weekend of the 4th of July; can’t wait!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“Parthenogenic is only for animals that can reproduce without a partner. Parthenocarpic is for plants.”

Where do the ‘Carp’ fit in? At the base of whatever you’re planting, LOL!

*Ba-Dump-Dump* *TISH*

Oh, Latin! So much FUN once you get the hang of it! ;)

[Ellendra]

Daylilies have leaves that look like grass, only beefier. The leaves spring up from the ground without much of a stem. Oriental lilies have leaves that are attached to a stem or stalk.

And while looking for pictures I discovered I’ve been lumping together 2 types of lilies. In addition to Oriental, there are also Asiatic lilies. I guess I learned something new, too. It looks like Oriental lilies are more likely to branch and get bushier, while Asiatics tend to grow single stems, although there may be more than one flower per stem.

Double-check that part, though.