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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 3, JANUARY 17, 2014
Free Republic | Jan 17, 2014 | greeneyes

Posted on 01/17/2014 5:49:09 AM PST by greeneyes

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. This thread is non-political, although you will find that most here are conservative folks. 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. There is no telling where it will go and... that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us!

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 are welcomed, so feel free to post them at any time.


TOPICS: Gardening
KEYWORDS: agriculture; food; gardening; hobby
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To: rightly_dividing

Your wife is a jewel and puts up with you. Keep that jewel sparkling.

It’s 33.4 outside now.


361 posted on 01/24/2014 9:45:52 AM PST by Marcella ((Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.))
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To: JRandomFreeper

“We’re supposed to be up to 65F on Saturday. I guess I’ll put them in the ground then,...”

Is it time to plant those eyes growing out of the two potatoes in my pantry? We have more intense cold coming next week, starting on Tuesday night - down to 18 and 19 on Wednesday night. I could wait until that cold is over to plant the potatoes, right?


362 posted on 01/24/2014 9:50:18 AM PST by Marcella ((Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.))
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To: Marcella; greeneyes

Greeneyes hasn’t posted since last Friday. Hope she didn’t freeze.


363 posted on 01/24/2014 10:04:13 AM PST by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: Marcella
That's basically what I'm going to do. I'm not too worried if they don't make it, because it is a little early.

Normal potato and onion planting time for me will be at the full moon nearest the vernal equinox (March 16th this year).

/johnny

364 posted on 01/24/2014 10:12:06 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Marcella; SisterK

My new shelves put up on the south wall. Lots more room than I had before.

Pic shows 3 of my 4 windows in that room. One is also on the east side (not shown), opposite the one on the west (shown).

Also shown is the tobacco plant (on floor) with machete behind it for scale. ;)

And yes, that's FR on the computer screen.

/johnny

365 posted on 01/24/2014 10:23:19 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JewishRighter

I’m down in TX, but I always admire produce from “The Garden State” when I’m at the grocery store. You guys can grow eggplants..me, not so much..


366 posted on 01/24/2014 10:25:30 AM PST by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Wow, that tobacco plant looks like a tropical plant from a Big Box store. Amazing.


367 posted on 01/24/2014 10:27:18 AM PST by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: JewishRighter
I'm here in Texas, too. But there are freeper gardeners from up north that can help you out, I'm sure.

/johnny

368 posted on 01/24/2014 10:28:51 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: sockmonkey
The ones in the big garden got 5 ft tall, with much larger leaves. I'll have over 150 in the ground this year. It will be a jungle.

/johnny

369 posted on 01/24/2014 10:30:56 AM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JewishRighter

Oh, I’m afraid I’m a geographically-challenged gardener. In fact, I’m a terrible gardener! I’ve bought rose climbers that won’t even stay up if tied with iron bars. I’ve planted hydrangas in scorching sun. Even my Jersey tomatoes look more like shriveled hot peppers. The only thing I have success with are herbs and certain types of greens - namely, Mr. Obama’s arugula and spinach. By August, my garden looks like photos taken after the Battle of the Somme. I also planted some herb a few years ago that is now popping up in my front yard...and taking over my neighbors’ backyard although he’s yet to realize it.

I hope I’ve been a help in encouraging you to garden in New Jersey. But seriously, there is an excellent online forum called Gardening Forum (for those who are intellectually challenged as well as green thumb challenged) that has a Jersey section. They will help you. Good luck!


370 posted on 01/24/2014 10:47:09 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: JRandomFreeper

—And yes, that’s FR on the computer screen.—

But is it on the garden thread? :)

Nice garden corner, definitely worth the effort.

Bag lunch warming up on the top shelf?


371 posted on 01/24/2014 3:13:33 PM PST by rightly_dividing (1st Cor. 15: 1-4)
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To: rightly_dividing
Peanuts for planting this year. Saved from last year's harvest. Gotta put 'em in something.

/johnny

372 posted on 01/24/2014 3:16:16 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

I wish I had that much light in my house. I am forced to construct a temporary green house.
Thank you for posting the tobacco pictures. I thought I was finished seeing tobacco. You all are wise to grow your own. Most tobacco is grown overseas since about 2002 - and who knows what they are spraying it with or what the fertilizer source is...


373 posted on 01/24/2014 3:40:20 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: SisterK
That end of the kitchen is very bright during sunny days. It's my office space and plant starting area.

Once past last freeze date and all the plants go outside, it will all get reconfigured again.

/johnny

374 posted on 01/24/2014 3:43:58 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JewishRighter

Hello Jersey. I have not gardened in Jersey but grew up farming in NC. You might be a couple of weeks behind my old schedule. I direct seed most things. Peppers, tomatoes and eggplant are good to start early. Unless you have big windows or a green house, you might wait till the end of February to start peppers, tomato and eggplant from seed, to transplant. Also, other than saving your own seed, a cheap seed source is bulkseedstore or edenbros. both on line and actually operated by the same party. They sell seed by the pound. Seeds keep for years if you store them in a cool dry place. Also, you should have an early garden, summer garden, fall garden and even a winter garden - all outdoors. I have gardened down to five degrees, and I have always had plenty of greens throughout the winter.


375 posted on 01/24/2014 4:16:55 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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