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The Garden Thread - August, 2024
August 1, 2024 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam

Posted on 08/01/2024 6:19:57 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

The MONTHLY Gardening Thread is a 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 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/removed from our New & Improved Ping List.

NOTE: This is a once a MONTH Ping List, but we DO post to the thread all throughout the month. Links to related articles and discussions which might be of interest to Gardeners are welcomed any time!


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: august; food; garden; gardening; hobbies
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1 posted on 08/01/2024 6:19:57 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: 4everontheRight; Augie; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aevery_Freeman; ApplegateRanch; ArtDodger; AloneInMass; ...

2 posted on 08/01/2024 6:21:02 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: FRiends

37 Fresh Tomato Recipes for Peak Tomato Season

https://www.allrecipes.com/gallery/fresh-tomato-recipes/


3 posted on 08/01/2024 6:22:38 AM PDT 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

😁.............................


4 posted on 08/01/2024 6:27:20 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Happy August!

Cukes are all done, (and canned) now it's on to the tomatoes and peppers - Bells, hot Cherries and Jalepenos are all ripe for pickin'.

Tomatoes are Early Girls and an un-named heirloom type - ugly but delicious.

5 posted on 08/01/2024 6:31:30 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("You'll never hear surf music again" - J. Hendrix)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
One of my fondest memories of Naples, Italy—where pizza was invented—is buying a slice in the morning on the street for breakfast. Simple, fresh, and incomparable taste. Fresh Roma tomatoes, peeled and lightly mashed with EVO and garlic, topped with just-made buffalo mozzarella chunks, baked in a wood-fired brick oven, then garnished with fresh basil leaves. Italian produce is grown in mineral-rich soil infused with traces of lava from deep in the earth. Everything tastes heavenly.


6 posted on 08/01/2024 6:33:57 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (“Despair serves the regime.” —J.D. Vance)
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To: All

We made it to August! Yay! Little rain by me, but we are still way ahead on the water table, so no fear of my well going dry. They keep promising rain, and it keeps missing us. The crops are all looking outstanding this season; getting ready for the THIRD cutting of Alfalfa.

That said, I am finally getting tomatoes and Mom & I made the first batch of V-8 Juice, yesterday. She’s a good veggie chopper, LOL!

This is the recipe I started with, but I add additional horseradish (prepared). While this is geared for using an actual JUICER, I just cook all the ingredients together in my heavy pot, and when everything is soft, (30-40 minutes) put it through my Foley Food Mill. I have also found that if I spin the softened veggies in my food processor for a bit, it makes milling them easier and I get a lot more liquid out of the veggies. If you are using a blender to do this make SURE that the veggies have cooled or you’ll blow the top off your blender! Safety First!

This recipe is easily doubled, tripled, etc. My usual ‘batch’ makes about 6 quarts of juice at a time.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/235433/copycat-v8-juice/


7 posted on 08/01/2024 6:34:39 AM PDT 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

cute tomatoes!!!

That’s one thing I have too much of. Just made another batch of Pico de gallo.

Does anyone have a suggestion for other uses for fresh tomatoes?

I already have a bunch of canned from last year. Plus I’m out of jars. LOL


8 posted on 08/01/2024 6:34:47 AM PDT by CottonBall (Trump is not a politician or statesmn-he is a founding father, separated frm the others by 250 years)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

9 posted on 08/01/2024 6:36:08 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (“Despair serves the regime.” —J.D. Vance)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

August already - unbelievable. Thanks for the thread!

Suggestions needed: mama deer (accompanied by fawn) has eaten all the leaves off the rose bushes planted around the patio wall. The rose bushes are old & not that pretty, even when blooming. I would like to replace them with something else that would look decent at least 3 seasons of the year. Something that blooms would be nice, but not necessary.

The planting area is not full sun & in the afternoon, most is in a light shade. We had such good luck with the boxwoods I planted at the other house, I am tempted to plant them around the patio & for color, have very large pots on wheels that can be moved around. The pots can be planted with flowers that bloom in the spring & probably replanted with something that would bloom most of the summer & then again with fall flowers.

Any other ideas? Shrubs other than boxwoods that would stay green?


10 posted on 08/01/2024 6:36:36 AM PDT by Qiviut (Forced obedience to obvious lies is the essence of totalitarianism-the ultimate flex for psychopaths)
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To: Albion Wilde

That looks so good!

That’s my favorite, authentic Italian pizza. VPN. And the place in Nashville I used to go to that served it has closed down :-(

We have researched how to make it, and I have all the ingredients but now I need to buy a wood burning pizza oven. I had one from Forno Bravo but it got broken during the move. This time I want one that can be dual fuel, for the days when I don’t have 6 to 8 hours to heat it up LOL


11 posted on 08/01/2024 6:36:46 AM PDT by CottonBall (Trump is not a politician or statesmn-he is a founding father, separated frm the others by 250 years)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I got all my garlic and most of my onions harvested and drying.

Hard to believe summer is racing by like it is.

We need to start working on splitting and stacking wood, but it’s been so stinking HOT!

We still desperately need rain. Local ponds are down a good foot. Not good for the critters who live in them.


12 posted on 08/01/2024 6:38:03 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus”)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Oh, I also canned my first batch of tomatoes.

It was stewed tomatoes, not sauce until more come in.


13 posted on 08/01/2024 6:39:07 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus”)
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To: Albion Wilde

lol, cute!!!!


14 posted on 08/01/2024 6:39:47 AM PDT by CottonBall (Trump is not a politician or statesmn-he is a founding father, separated frm the others by 250 years)
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To: Albion Wilde

LOL! 100% certain that’s what my Eva does every evening when she’s out roaming around. I have YET to see any Fairies, but she seems to leave the Fireflies alone. I wish she ate Japanese Beetles!


15 posted on 08/01/2024 6:41:16 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Qiviut

Start here. I LOVE Proven Winners’ products!

https://www.provenwinners.com/learn/evergreen-shrubs


16 posted on 08/01/2024 6:43:17 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: CottonBall

Recipe link for tomatoes at Post #3. :)


17 posted on 08/01/2024 6:44:10 AM PDT 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

Feral chickens love mangos... Eat them clean to the pit...


18 posted on 08/01/2024 6:50:04 AM PDT by dakine
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Just came up picked more than a dozen. Cukes are slow this year which makes me happy. Headed out for coffee beans for hubby.


19 posted on 08/01/2024 6:50:14 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Fresh picked tomatoes, sliced gently cook in best olive oil w/
lots of fresh garlic, chili pepper bits, and a sprinkle of fresh mint.

20 posted on 08/01/2024 6:53:33 AM PDT by Liz (This then is how we should pray : Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name . )
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