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Weekly Gardening Thread (Catalog Fever) Vol. 1 Jan 6, 2012
January 6, 2012
| JustaDumbBlonde
Posted on 01/06/2012 9:53:54 AM PST by JustaDumbBlonde
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The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil and seeds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level, 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 here and the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked. Jump in and join us!
To: Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; billhilly; Alkhin; ...
WEEKLY GARDENING THREAD PING!
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posted on
01/06/2012 9:55:37 AM PST
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
I’m still harvesting kale, spinach and a bit of lettuce from my cold frame. ;-)
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posted on
01/06/2012 9:56:58 AM PST
by
SumProVita
(Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
To: All
Thought this might be useful. If you have a question on gardening, please let us know your hardiness zone.
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posted on
01/06/2012 9:58:02 AM PST
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: SumProVita
I would love to have some kale right now ... sauteed with some balsamic vinegar ... ewwww weeeee, make you wanna slap yo momma!
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:00:34 AM PST
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
I like Territorial Seed Company.
I should go sit down and curl up with a catalog and get that order in before the mad rush.
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:01:39 AM PST
by
metmom
(For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore & do not submit again to a yoke of slavery)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
We are having a BIG FREEZE in South Florida...all my lovely veggies and tropical flowers are looking SAD.
:-(
Oh well, the year is young.
To: JustaDumbBlonde
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:06:00 AM PST
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
It’s definitely yummy stuff...and much less bitter than what’s found in the grocery store. Powerhouse for the immune system too!!
;-)
Another place to be able to get some seeds/things at better prices: https://www.superseeds.com (Pinetree Garden Seeds)
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:06:14 AM PST
by
SumProVita
(Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
To: left that other site; satan69
I saw some of the damage done by the Florida deep freeze. Satan69 posted a photo of his/her dead eggplant on last week's ongoing thread.
A hard freeze will do you some good with weed and insect control though, if you like looking on the bright side of things.
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:08:45 AM PST
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde; All
Thanks for the thread and all the links JADB. We are experiencing a glorious sunny day in Missouri. We have had great sunny weather all week. We had a high of 67 degrees yesterday.
Not much new with the gardens. We picked up a lot of seeds last year at year end sales. Now I am glad we did what with the increases you are talking about. Of course I grow heirloom for the most part, and save my own seeds. Hubby orders more hybrids.
Have a great weekend everyone. God Bless.
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:09:21 AM PST
by
greeneyes
(Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
To: metmom
The Deep South, over and through Texas, is where lots of pea and bean seed are raised, as well as other veggie seeds. With the extreme drought of last year, I have no doubt that some seed crops failed and seeds will become scarce before spring. Ordering early is a good idea this year. Especially cowpeas of all varieties.
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:12:46 AM PST
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
Great Plant Hardiness map ! Thanks.
I also found some great information on Plant Hardiness at the following two locations;
HERE on Wikipedia and also HERE at Agriculture Canada.
I've also read that micro-climates can also be created within locations that can greatly effect plants.
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:13:16 AM PST
by
pyx
(Rule#1.The LEFT lies.Rule#2.See Rule#1. IF THE LEFT CONTROLS THE LANGUAGE, IT CONTROLS THE ARGUMENT.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
Thank you! You are too good to us.
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01/06/2012 10:13:51 AM PST
by
amom
To: greeneyes
Thanks for the report, gal. We have been having some beautiful weather here in NELA too, in a repeating pattern that goes like this: 3-4 days beautiful sun ... 2-3 days of overcast/light rain as a cool front comes through and leads us back to 3-4 days of sun.
We had several inches of rain the last 2 weeks of December, which brought new water into our ponds and bayou. I've caught two messes of fish that have been filleted and put in the freezer.
Has anyone noticed the price of catfish in the stores????? Good grief, last night at Sam's it was over $7/lb. Thank heaven I can catch bass, crappie and catfish to my heart's content.
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:18:18 AM PST
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
Weed and Insect Control are “” here in S. Fl! :-) Thank You for the encouraging Words!
To: pyx
You’re most welcome and thank you for those links.
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:25:20 AM PST
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
Can’t read that. But, I think I’m still zone 5 (plant to 3 or 4)
To: amom
You’re welcome ... I enjoy every minute of it!
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:25:59 AM PST
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
Yes, the price of everything including fish is really up. We don’t have much selection in our tiny town either. It’s frozen and unless it is marked where it comes from I won’t buy it.
The fish and steaks cost about the same. We eat canned salmon or tuna, since we were able to stock up on that as part of our emergency preparedness.
We have been talking about how we could raise some sort of fish, on our extra lot, but just talking for now.
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posted on
01/06/2012 10:27:45 AM PST
by
greeneyes
(Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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