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

Posted on 09/01/2024 6:06:00 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: food; garden; gardening; hobbies; september
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To: FamiliarFace

husbands and weedwhackers, I’ve got many stories.


121 posted on 09/06/2024 4:40:49 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I just ordered the Floret Farms “Cut Flower” book for mom’s birthday .... maybe it will inspire her. I am also going to see if we can visit my niece on Saturday the 14th & ‘tour’ her garden. She’s got metal raised beds with fabulous flowers this year & I want to see how she’s got her dahlias spaced & what other flowers she’s growing. If mom sees that, it might also encourage her & give her ideas for next spring.

For dinner on the 14th, there is a historical inn (goes back to 1931) just down the road (literally) & they have 2 restaurants ... one looks perfect (no reservation needed, prices are ‘ok’, & menu has options we like) so I think that is where we will be. She’s excited - the inn has memories from decades ago with dad.

I am going to see if I can convince her to let me go back to the house this afternoon/evening - there is a load I can take in the PU bed. I want to finish the flower bed project before she gets up there - will have to work like a fiend Sat/Sun ... come back either Sun evening or early Monday. We have to be back there Tuesday for the furniture delivery in the early evening. It will be a hectic time through next weekend.


122 posted on 09/06/2024 6:34:13 AM PDT by Qiviut (Forced obedience to obvious lies is the essence of totalitarianism-the ultimate flex for psychopaths)
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To: Qiviut

Progress! That all sounds wonderful. Busy, but GOOD busy. :)


123 posted on 09/06/2024 7:58:19 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: MomwithHope

I haven’t grown Sweet Annie in years! The fragrance is heavenly and the flower dries nicely for fall-ish arrangements. :)


124 posted on 09/06/2024 8:00:46 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

I’ve never grown it but the ladies in our town’s garden club always have some for sale in their booth at our fall festival.


125 posted on 09/06/2024 8:51:52 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Qiviut; Diana in Wisconsin; All

Exciting and fun but super busy! I will have you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers for the next week! Ok, y’all are always in my thoughts, but I think a few prayers for things to go smoothly are in order.

As a side, I can’t say exactly what’s going on on in my life, but I could use a few prayers myself. A friend and I are having a hard time. We meet on Tuesday to see if we can manage to iron out the wrinkles. It’s really up to her. She has misunderstood a few things, and I hope she’s willing to hear what the truth is. She likes to be right, so I’m not sure how it will go. Pray for peace.


126 posted on 09/06/2024 7:23:56 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: FamiliarFace
🙏 🕊
127 posted on 09/07/2024 3:27:41 AM PDT by Qiviut (Forced obedience to obvious lies is the essence of totalitarianism-the ultimate flex for psychopaths)
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To: FamiliarFace

You’ve got it! I had to ‘break up’ with a dear SIL, a friend of 20+ years, due to her drinking. It wasn’t easy, but it needed to be done. I think I may have been her last friend; he sister wouldn’t even have anything to do with her. Still makes me sad. I hope she got it together, but I expect I would’ve head from her if she had. Those were the parameters I set. Get sober? Then, call me! :(


128 posted on 09/07/2024 5:48:59 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: 4everontheRight; Augie; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aevery_Freeman; ApplegateRanch; ArtDodger; AloneInMass; ...
Is it too early to be dreaming of Everything Pumpkin Spice?

41 degrees this morning! No wonder my hanging basket of Wave Petunias isn't happy. The soybean fields are a brilliant yellow; the Goldenrod is in full bloom and the wild Asters are blooming. Maple trees and Burning Bush shrubs are starting to color up a bit. Fall is in the air.

Today I am doing a lot of baking for Beau to take back up to Bear Camp - which starts FOR REALS this next week. Zucchini Bread, Black Bottom Cupcakes and Apple Pie. All but two puppies should be gone to new homes by tomorrow. I'll miss them, but I also WON'T miss them. ;)

129 posted on 09/07/2024 6:06:07 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

Just put away the warm weather seeds including, Pumpkin Spice Jalapeno, a U of NM invention.

50 here this morning and will be 40 tomorrow morning. The leaves on a few of the early foliage trees are turning color.

First two seed trays sprouted 2-3 of days ago. Already trying to get leggy so I’m putting them outside under the shade cloth today. No wind and high of 71.


130 posted on 09/07/2024 6:33:37 AM PDT by Pollard (Will work for high tunnel money!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Fragrant spices of nutmeg, ginger, and cloves waft together in this robust-flavored syrup and it’s got real pumpkin in it. Easy to make and tastes amazing. To a latte add whipped cream, maybe some drizzles of caramel sauce and pinches of cinnamon for some sweet decoration skills. If you use the best spices, you get more fragrant flavors.

Ing ⅓ cup pumpkin puree fresh or canned 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 ¼ cups water 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cloves ¼ teaspoon ginger

Steps Combine all ing; bring to boil. Cook over med, stir occasionally to keep from burning. Let cook til begins to coat spoon (10-15 min), then remove offheat. Refrigerate in heat-proof container; will thicken a bit in fridge, but will become syrup again when heated.

How To Make Pumpkin Spice Latte Heat 3-4 tablespoons syrup with 2 cups milk in microwave (adjust milk depending on pumpkin flavor desired) Pour into a blender or whisk until frothy, for about ten seconds (to make it thick and prevent the pumpkin from settling on the bottom). Pour 1/2 cup of the pumpkin spice mixture into a large mug. Top it off with strong, hot coffee. Add some whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a pinch of cinnamon. Store the rest of the latte mixture in the fridge for up to a week, sealed. Shake before using.

Notes: use 2 tbl syrup + 2-3 tbl h/cream instead of to cut down fat. More Pumpkin Flavor: Add a couple more tablespoons puree to the syrup mixture for more pumpkin-y flavor. More Spice: use the best of spices to get more fragrant flavors.

131 posted on 09/07/2024 6:43:23 AM PDT by Liz (Faith is believing what you cannot see; its reward is to see what you believe. St Augustine)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

You have a very interesting circle of life every year and it’s always interesting to read about.


132 posted on 09/07/2024 6:50:09 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Good Morning! :-)


133 posted on 09/07/2024 6:56:41 AM PDT by left that other site ("Providence" ain't just a city in Rhode Island.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Good morning...while you are at 41 we are at 66...ugh...another 90+ degree day...we have had the hot summer that many of y’all have missed. And now we have smoke. /whining


134 posted on 09/07/2024 7:41:16 AM PDT by goodnesswins (DEI....Divide, Enslave, Indoctrinate.....OR ......Didn't Earn It)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

“The soybean fields are a brilliant yellow; the Goldenrod is in full bloom and the wild Asters are blooming. Maple trees and Burning Bush shrubs are starting to color up a bit. Fall is in the air.”

Gorgeous!!!!!!


135 posted on 09/07/2024 9:56:54 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
Time for a little trip over to the farm stand!


136 posted on 09/07/2024 9:57:14 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (Propaganda keeps only governments in business, not corporations. —John Nolte)
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To: Qiviut

That is so clever! Says someone who dug gardens on the side of the house and now has a damp basement...

137 posted on 09/07/2024 10:02:22 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (Propaganda keeps only governments in business, not corporations. —John Nolte)
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To: Pollard
I bought shishito plants this year but still had a seed packet from 2022 with 7 seeds in it. Threw those away since I have plenty of new seeds to refill the packet with.

Got an 18 cell tray sowed with mostly mini head lettuces and a few cabbage and kale.

Couple of years ago I cut a 72 cell tray into 12 - 6 packs and still have 10 left so I'm going to fill those with Mesclun mix.

138 posted on 09/07/2024 10:44:31 AM PDT by Pollard (Will work for high tunnel money!)
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To: Augie

Hubby’s cousin many many years ago bought a run down small cottage on a lake. Immediately started tearing it down and building a new bigger beautiful house. Old house had green garden hose running through it for water supply to everything.


139 posted on 09/07/2024 10:45:32 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

You left her a lifeline depending on her next choices.


140 posted on 09/07/2024 10:48:50 AM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future.)
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