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Weekly Gardening Thread Vol. 15, April 13, 2012

Posted on 04/13/2012 8:19:42 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde

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PhotobucketHappy Friday the 13th, and good morning fellow gardeners and FRiends! I hope that you are enjoying weather as beautiful as what we are experiencing here in NE Louisiana. Nights and mornings are cool and breezy, and the days very warm.

I've planted 1.6 acres of bi-color sweet corn. We checked the seed the next day and it had already sprouted, and was pegged the following day. Perfect conditions!

Looking forward to hearing what's going on in your neck o' the woods.

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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!


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: garden; gardening
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Previous weeks' threads:

Weekly Gardening Thread (Catalog Fever) Vol. 1 Jan 6, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (Seeds) Vol. 2, January 13, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread Vol. 3, January 20, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (U.S. Hardiness Zones) Supplemental Vol. 1
Weekly Gardening Thread (Soil Types) Vol. 4, January 27, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (Vacation) Vol. 5, February 03, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (Vacation) Vol. 6, February 10, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (Vacation?) Vol. 7, February 17, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (Home Sweet Home) Vol. 8, February 24, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (Soil Structure Part 1) Vol. 9, March 2, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (Transplanting Tomatoes) Vol. 10, March 9, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (Useful Links) Vol. 11, March 16, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread -- Vol. 12, March 23, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread -- Vol. 13, March 31, 2012
Weekly Gardening Thread (Happy Easter!) Vol. 14, April 6, 2012

1 posted on 04/13/2012 8:19:54 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; billhilly; Alkhin; ...
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2 posted on 04/13/2012 8:21:50 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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3 posted on 04/13/2012 8:22:55 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

Still too cold for warm weather crops to be planted here in (M)assachusetts. My spinach came up a couple of weeks ago and is doing fine despite the drought (because I’ve been watering it). My asparagus is in it’s second year since planting the roots and has not come up yet.

We just had a frost last night. I may be planting either next week or the week after and let nature take it’s course. The seed will come up when it’s ready.


4 posted on 04/13/2012 8:24:07 AM PDT by Peter from Rutland
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

We planted our first asparagus last spring and observed some wispy tops appear. Following the directions, we left it alone for 2011 and now are pleased to report a bumper crop !


5 posted on 04/13/2012 8:26:54 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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This is the new mini truck that my husband gave me last week. What a hoot! 3 roaring cylinders of fun. Steering wheel on the right-hand side was not nearly as awkward as I had imagined it would be. It is 4-wheel drive, so a great hunting buggy! Running around town is great because it gets 40 mpg. I only get about 16 mpg in my diesel Excursion, and fuel is $4.10 here vs. $3.79 for regular unleaded.

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6 posted on 04/13/2012 8:31:37 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde
My tobacco plants are doing well since I got rid of the nasty little catapillars, and it's warm enough now to leave them out overnight to start to harden up.

Transplanted my tomato starts to larger pots this morning. They also are spending the night outdoors. My kitchen is plant free for the first time in 2 months (except in the refrigerator, and I'm not sure that's a plant or some other lifeform).

/johnny

7 posted on 04/13/2012 8:33:38 AM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde
I'm growing Patty Pan squash this year...

Question: What should I do with them... (Is food?)
8 posted on 04/13/2012 8:34:06 AM PDT by evets (beer)
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To: Peter from Rutland; Eric in the Ozarks

Thanks so much for checking in! I’ll be asking both of you lots of questions, as I am planning on starting an asparagus bed (hopefully this year). I know nothing about it except it takes a year or three before you get a crop to eat.


9 posted on 04/13/2012 8:35:45 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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To: evets
Oh, yes, they are food!!! I grow both the white and yellow varieties.

When they are that small, you can cook them without peeling. Cut them up and cook them as you would any squash.

But this is my favorite use for them: Cut off the top inch of the stem end and hollow out the squash, leaving walls about 1/2" thick. Take the squash that you removed and add seasoned meat, breadcrumbs, other veggies ... whatever strikes your fancy. Stuff the squash "bowl" and bake at 350 until done (depends on what you stuffed it with). Top with grated or shredded cheese the last few minutes of baking. If you ever make stuffed bell peppers, you can do the same thing with the squash.

10 posted on 04/13/2012 8:40:53 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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To: evets
Very much so it is food. We paid big money in the restaurants for baby pattypan. Personally, I think it's hard to beat them cut into quarters, tossed in fresh chopped basil and garlic, salt and pepper and then roasted in a fast oven until tender and colored.

/johnny

11 posted on 04/13/2012 8:41:37 AM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde
Thanks! I can't wait. I also found a recipe for 'spicy squash cakes'. Yum!

12 posted on 04/13/2012 8:42:47 AM PDT by evets (beer)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

you have planted 1.6 acres of corn! Gads, My accomplishments melt into smoke next to you!

Good going!

Still waiting for weather to climb out of 40s here


13 posted on 04/13/2012 8:45:34 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell God how big your storm is... tell your storm how BIG your God is!)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

Good morning!

After enjoying 6 days of beautiful Florida Gulf Coast weather, my daughter and I returned to frost/freeze warning in Virginia :-(

Weather is supposed to be much better starting Sunday. I had hoped to get some tilling done this weekend, but my poor husband has his head stuck under the hood of not only his pickup, but also of my car. Our normal 3 vehicle household is down to one - it is not fun. Without the pickup, I can’t go and pick up the tiller I’m borrowing.


14 posted on 04/13/2012 8:46:57 AM PDT by Gabz (Democrats for Voldemort.)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

That is an amazing vehicle.

Talk about hiding in the bush.


15 posted on 04/13/2012 8:47:31 AM PDT by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one)
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To: JRandomFreeper
During the summer, I make a one-pot meal that we refer to as "garden delight". Okra, corn, onions, peppers, all kinds of squash ... pattypan, butternut, zucchini. I added some deer smoked sausage to this pot. Garden delight and a pan of cornbread is as good as it gets for easy.

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16 posted on 04/13/2012 8:49:05 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

We planted purple and green varieties.
The purple is bigger and performs best but I’d recommend planting both...


17 posted on 04/13/2012 8:49:19 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

Have cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and romaine lettuce coming along nicely. They survived the frosts this week nicely, can’t say the same for my basil.

Have tomato, San Marsano, Mortgage Lifter, Brandywine and Sweet 100, and pepper, Pepperocinni,Habanero, and California something or other, coming along nicely. Was actually pleasantly surprised at the germination rates especially on the peppers, got at least one in every cell.

Dave


18 posted on 04/13/2012 8:49:20 AM PDT by dschoemaker (IL Zone 5)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

I just re-sodded my front lawn and have been trying hard to keep it watered so it wall “take”. I’ve been praying for rain...

It just DID! :-)


19 posted on 04/13/2012 8:51:44 AM PDT by left that other site
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To: evets

Oh, my! Those look delish!


20 posted on 04/13/2012 8:52:23 AM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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