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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 49 DECEMBER 7, 2012
Free Republic | 12/07/2012 | greeneyes

Posted on 12/07/2012 11:18:15 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!


TOPICS: Gardening
KEYWORDS: agriculture; food; gardening; hobby
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To: Red_Devil 232

OOOOh....this is to stimulate the flowers..I thought of that botany film which shows the bees legs full of some kind of dust which does the pollination so I’m in visioning qtipping with some kind of dust...thanks.


141 posted on 12/08/2012 1:08:27 PM PST by matginzac
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To: tdscpa; Augie; momtothree; ApplegateRanch; left that other site; joesjane; who knows what evil?; ...

Zotted?
***************************************************
Maybe I don’t know. Her last post was Dec 7 @ 10:53 pm.
How does one know for sure, when a poster gets the official zot?


142 posted on 12/08/2012 2:34:47 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

She’s viable. Click on her name-if a screen comes up that says that a poster has been banned/suspended, they’re gone, at least temporarily.


143 posted on 12/08/2012 2:38:04 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: trisham

Ok. Thanks for that info.


144 posted on 12/08/2012 2:40:17 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

:)


145 posted on 12/08/2012 2:45:31 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: greeneyes

No...not zotted..just lost “interest” I guess.


146 posted on 12/08/2012 2:52:48 PM PST by left that other site (Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)
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To: matginzac

LOL That dust on the bee’s legs is pollen it has been collecting. Typically you wont see many honey bees buzzing around tomato flowers. Honey bees do not pollinate tomatoes because they cannot get to the pollen and the flowers do not produce nectar. Other pollinating insects can help pollinate a tomato flower. They are the cause of cross-pollination.


147 posted on 12/08/2012 3:04:36 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: RitaOK

Good idea about writing a letter to your grandchildren that includes directions for growing their own vegetables.

You know they are going to need that soon if things continue the way they are.


148 posted on 12/08/2012 3:54:23 PM PST by fanfan ("If Muslim kids were asked to go to church on Sunday and take Holy Communion there would be war.")
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To: greeneyes

I have heard of gardeners using cordless tooth (teeth?) brushes to vibrate the Mater bushes to pollinate them them. I just walked along and rattled the bushes in their cages...


149 posted on 12/08/2012 3:59:43 PM PST by tubebender (Evening news is where th<I>ey begin with "Good Evening," and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.)
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To: tubebender

Yeh, I think shaking and filcking works well enough no need to go overboard with tooth brush vibrations - might damage the tender flowers, knock them off the stem entirely.


150 posted on 12/08/2012 4:38:06 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes; Jim Robinson; All

My apology for offending the WGT, and everyone subjected to my uncalled for and impatient remarks of yesterday.

Please, forgive me ad my cranky display against your garden thread.
I’m sorry about my case of the child brat.


151 posted on 12/08/2012 5:56:19 PM PST by RitaOK ( VIVA CHRISTO REY / Public education is the farm team for more Marxists coming.)
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To: greeneyes; Jim Robinson; All

My apology for offending the WGT, and everyone subjected to my uncalled for and impatient remarks of yesterday.

Please, forgive me ad my cranky display against your garden thread.
I’m sorry about my case of the child brat.


152 posted on 12/08/2012 5:56:43 PM PST by RitaOK ( VIVA CHRISTO REY / Public education is the farm team for more Marxists coming.)
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To: RitaOK; Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; billhilly; ...

I hope you have better and more relaxing days going forward.

God Bless.

Pinging the WGT list.


153 posted on 12/08/2012 6:10:45 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: RitaOK; Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; billhilly; ...

I hope you have better and more relaxing days going forward.

God Bless.

Pinging the WGT list.


154 posted on 12/08/2012 6:11:40 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: RitaOK; Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; billhilly; ...

I hope you have better and more relaxing days going forward.

God Bless.

Pinging the WGT list.


155 posted on 12/08/2012 6:12:47 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

I have no idea why that double posted. Apologies to all.


156 posted on 12/08/2012 6:17:50 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Red_Devil 232

I don’t partake but that sure does look purdy.


157 posted on 12/08/2012 7:05:41 PM PST by bgill (We've passed the point of no return. Welcome to Al Amerika.)
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To: RitaOK

Rita,
thank you for your gracious apology! We all have bad days. I definitely can be a real Shit sometimes....not that I am labeling you that, just a term I refer to myself sometimes.

Hope you have a Peaceful and Very Merry Christmas!!!

~Joesjane


158 posted on 12/08/2012 7:28:33 PM PST by joesjane ((The strength of the pack is the wolf - Rudyard Kipling))
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To: greeneyes

Have a great night!
:-)


159 posted on 12/08/2012 8:10:24 PM PST by left that other site (Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)
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To: greeneyes

No dandelion wine, not after the deer tramp thru my yard and leave their little mementoes.


160 posted on 12/08/2012 8:47:02 PM PST by Ciexyz
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