Posted on 12/31/2022 4:40:05 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
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Some of these are a little too spot-on!
https://cheezburger.com/18025733/a-garden-variety-of-plant-memes-for-green-thumbs
Many of my Basil beds reseeded and were full this year with no new planting. Especially the purple...
I like deep fried brussels and broccoli.
Measure twice, cut once; plant three times, harvest once.
Happy New Year to all!
~ Q
Once it warmed up Christmas week, I checked the bees: they survived it in good shape. I was amazed at how well my weatherization project worked for them. R-5 foam insulation all around.
It was also nice that the tarp 'roof' over them meant not having to remove snow before removing the cover.
Yes. In moderation. They will make your soil more acidic if you put a lot on the beds.
However, any acid-loving shrubs such as Hydrangea or Dogwood, and fruits such as Blueberries, Blackberries or Raspberries and veggies such as Broccoli, Cauliflower and Eggplant also like an acidic soil.
I’ve gotten four so far. I’m thinking in this economy if you haven’t ordered from them in past years, you may not get a catalog this year. They are VERY expensive to produce and mail.
However - it’s still early. Come January, the floodgates will open. ;)
Yes, please.
Many thanks for these threads over 20+ years. From greeneyes to Diana. These threads have been so helpful. Growing food is a noble vocation. Even more great is to share that food and teach others. Every year it becomes more important.
I’d eat my own foot if it was dipped in Tempura and deep-fried!
I really like Green Beans that way. Fancy Schmantsy! ;)
“One for the black bird, One for the crow, One to get moldy And one to grow.”
Yay for Bees! :)
That’s how I feel by February!
We had a sleet-storm yesterday, but we’re going up to 40 today, so it will melt.
The dog slid down the front steps before I got them sanded this morning. He’s fine; he stuck the landing, LOL!
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