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Weekly Garden Thread - February 20-26, 2021
Fenruary 20, 2021 | Diana in Wisconsin/Greeneyes

Posted on 02/20/2021 6:24:26 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin

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.

If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located.

This thread is a non-political respite. 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! Send a Private Message to Diana in Wisconsin if you'd like to be added to our New & Improved Ping List.

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!


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: food; garden; gardening; hobbies
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

My ancestors farmed their way from Plymouth Rock to Georgia, traveling where ever the soil was fertile. They ended in Georgia, one great uncle to become a Signer of the Constitution for the State of Georgia, a senator, a founding member of UGA, before moving back to New York because of slavery.


161 posted on 02/23/2021 10:43:37 AM PST by hoe_cake (A Descendent of the Signers of the Constitution. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

She with the most seeds wins, eh?


162 posted on 02/23/2021 11:02:31 AM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Bookmarking Andrea Wulf, The Founding Gardeners book.
Thank you*
:)


163 posted on 02/23/2021 12:22:33 PM PST by TianaHighrider (God bless President Trump. Prayers for PDJT and his loyal supporters.)
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To: metmom; Diana in Wisconsin
Dueling women gardeners!
Its things like this that make this thread so engaging! :)




164 posted on 02/23/2021 12:37:37 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
.....for the garden enthusiast, the book reminds us that a garden has a purpose, a character,
a soul -- it's an expression of our relationship not just to soil, but to a vision of the world"......

IOW, qardeners got all the right stuff.

165 posted on 02/23/2021 12:47:57 PM PST by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use. )
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission; All
And don't forget all of those hard working Lady Farmers in WWII that helped keep everyone fed on the home fronts!

'Land Girls' is a pretty good series to watch, too.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1449940/

166 posted on 02/23/2021 1:26:05 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: tubebender

Great story! The first time I ever heard the expression “gigg a frog” was just several years ago. A friend who has grown up in NE Texas and was living here mentioned it.


167 posted on 02/23/2021 2:03:28 PM PST by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

We hit 43 right now and the birdbaths melted. Had 6 bluebirds sitting on our rain gutters over the garage door drinking. It’s sunny too! Still have 10+ inches of snow on the ground but who cares.


168 posted on 02/23/2021 2:05:17 PM PST by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Thanks for the ping. I have 2 birthday gifts that I needed to buy for March birthdays. This book is perfect for my daughters and I’m getting one for me too. 😎

Sun is out, greenhouse got too hot, so had to open the door. Passive Solar has my computer room toasty. Almost 60 degrees out doors at the peak-starting to cool off now.

Spring cleaning continues. Getting ready to try out Emeril’s Pressure Air Fryer—a gift from oldest daughter. Going to try the canning first.


169 posted on 02/23/2021 2:12:08 PM PST by greeneyes ( Moderation In Pursuit of Justice is NO Virtue--LET FREEDOM RING)
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To: Liz

My garden looks perfect for about 15 minutes mid-July.

Then, I take a lot of pictures, LOL!


170 posted on 02/23/2021 3:12:35 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: MomwithHope

Bluebirds! How special! :)


171 posted on 02/23/2021 3:19:23 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: greeneyes

Jealous of your ‘passive solar.’ We hit 45 degrees, today; my greenhouse was in the 80’s!

I just stood in there for a while today and smelled the DIRT! :)


172 posted on 02/23/2021 3:40:12 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I’m going to check the library for the book. A person with one of my ancestors surname sold seed and plants to George Washington/Thomas Jefferson. Maybe details about his business will be in the book. Really don’t know if he is related...but, does have the same last name.

I love early American history!


173 posted on 02/23/2021 4:41:20 PM PST by WHATNEXT?
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I had a doctors appointment this morning and afterwards went to the local botanic garden and spent an hour in the tropical greenhouse, enjoyed looking at many nice orchids and the butterflies are out already. And I just smelled the green! So I know what you mean.


174 posted on 02/23/2021 6:12:35 PM PST by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

We hit upper 90s before I opened the door. I planted a pot of beets today- it’s not many, but I wanted to try them out to see if I could use a pot.

Carrots and beets don’t do well in our soil, so we’ll see if they do better in potting mix.


175 posted on 02/23/2021 7:30:02 PM PST by greeneyes ( Moderation In Pursuit of Justice is NO Virtue--LET FREEDOM RING)
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To: Augie

Nice Truck.


176 posted on 02/23/2021 7:43:49 PM PST by greeneyes ( Moderation In Pursuit of Justice is NO Virtue--LET FREEDOM RING)
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To: Qiviut

Our yard has similar problem. Ground is frozen, Sun melted the snow-but it’s not seeping into the frozen ground.


177 posted on 02/23/2021 7:47:25 PM PST by greeneyes ( Moderation In Pursuit of Justice is NO Virtue--LET FREEDOM RING)
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To: tubebender

My dad used to go giggin quite often when I was a Kid. He liked frog legs. Not a favorite for me.


178 posted on 02/23/2021 7:55:28 PM PST by greeneyes ( Moderation In Pursuit of Justice is NO Virtue--LET FREEDOM RING)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All
It was a "GLORIOUS" 63 degrees yesterday & SUNSHINE (what is that bright, big ball of light in the sky?). Outside all afternoon, working in a T-shirt (woo hoo - Vit D upload!!!) cutting up ice storm damage. All the limbs that came down were huge - got everything cut off the fence, cut up what was in the yard, & took the smaller limbs off a huge pine limb that will need a chain saw to chunk up. Took 3 hours & I'm sore, but it's that good kind of 'satisfying' sore you get after a productive day of work. It's supposed to be upper 60's today & tomorrow - didn't haul anything away because the ground is so sloppy, but will do it tomorrow - hopefully, the ground will have dried out a bit.

My niece posted this & it definitely applies to our weather with 2 ice storms in a week & now balmy, sunshine weather for a couple of days. Everyone wants to PLANT something LOL!:


179 posted on 02/24/2021 5:12:38 AM PST by Qiviut (2020 Election steal result: We are beginning our "40 years of wandering in the Wilderness".)
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180 posted on 02/24/2021 9:42:42 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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