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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 1 JANUARY 4, 2013
Free Republic | Jan 4, 2013 | greeneyes

Posted on 01/04/2013 11:01:40 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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Greetings from Missouri. The first thread of the New Year. Hope you all had a great time. We have beautiful sunny weather, and the snow is melting, since we are just a few degrees above freezing.

We enjoyed our garden salad this holiday season with fresh veggies from our garden, indoors and out.

Still have several green peppers on the plants, and new starts of peppers, lemons, spinach, and lettuce in the indoor area.

Have a great weekend. God Bless.

1 posted on 01/04/2013 11:01:51 AM PST by greeneyes
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Upstate NY here. Cold and snowy but forcing tulip bulbs even as we speak. I have an Aerogarden which I’m growing cukes in. Will be starting the notoriously slow growing peppers and eggplants the end of the month. Loving all the garden mags!! Oh and will be the first year of asparagus to harvest in the Spring. (New Jersey Knight)


2 posted on 01/04/2013 11:07:09 AM PST by AbolishCSEU (Percentage of Income in CS is inversely proportionate to Mother's parenting of children)
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To: greeneyes; Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; ...

Pinging the Garden List.


3 posted on 01/04/2013 11:08:36 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes; Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; ...

Pinging the Garden List.


4 posted on 01/04/2013 11:09:35 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes; Diana in Wisconsin; gardengirl; girlangler; SunkenCiv; HungarianGypsy; Gabz; ...

Pinging the Garden List.


5 posted on 01/04/2013 11:10:32 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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I am so happy to see this thread!

I'm a newbie with interest in GMOs, Victory Gardens, and English-style gardens.

I read stuff but haven't really stuck with it. Maybe with thread, now is time!

Do you have a ping list?

6 posted on 01/04/2013 11:16:01 AM PST by hummingbird (Support Hummingbird Migration!)
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Pinging to you.


7 posted on 01/04/2013 11:16:11 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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Can I get on your ping list?


8 posted on 01/04/2013 11:18:07 AM PST by hummingbird (Support Hummingbird Migration!)
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LOL. Yes, now all of a sudden I have so many gardening magazines and catalogs, that I haven’t had time to really do them justice.

What’s the old saying? When it rains it pours?.LOL


9 posted on 01/04/2013 11:18:26 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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Hi Greeneyes!

Happy New Year!


10 posted on 01/04/2013 11:18:43 AM PST by left that other site (Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)
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Now that is the kind of landscaping which can get my blood flowing :-)

Seriously, it is the main office building in Canada of the company which makes Viagra.

11 posted on 01/04/2013 11:19:55 AM PST by entropy12 (The republic is doomed when people figure out they can get free stuff by voting democrats)
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Yes I do have a ping list, and will be happy to add your name. I started this little hobby just to have some decent tomatoes with great flavor(not available from stores usually)and fresh veggies without worry about pesticides and E-Coli, and maybe save a few bucks.

I grow heirlooms to avoid GMO’s. Next summer will only be my fourth summer, but we have many who are much more experienced and knowledgable. So dive right in, and welcome.

12 posted on 01/04/2013 11:23:51 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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Right back at you. Hope you had a good holiday.


13 posted on 01/04/2013 11:31:43 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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Just began starting seeds for this year. Am late because we just bought this property which was nothing but trees. Just about finished with the greenhouse so will be year round from now on as I’m in SC. This year I will be all non GMO and heritage seeds. Even non GMO feeds for all our animals as I am growing fodder in the greenhouse as well. Looks like it will be a good year!


14 posted on 01/04/2013 11:34:08 AM PST by CynicalBear
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I can’t believe it! Plant Porn for real.


15 posted on 01/04/2013 11:34:25 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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I watched a couple of old movies.

It was actually quite nice, as I used to do a five-hour solo music act every New Years Eve, and wouldn’t get in till 3:00AM.


16 posted on 01/04/2013 11:37:48 AM PST by left that other site (Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)
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GMO free and year round is about as good as it gets JMHO.


17 posted on 01/04/2013 11:39:41 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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Thanks for adding me to ping list!

"I grow heirlooms to avoid GMO’s."

How do you do this? GMOs really spook me.

18 posted on 01/04/2013 11:43:54 AM PST by hummingbird (Support Hummingbird Migration!)
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Not much gardening is happening here. :)



19 posted on 01/04/2013 11:44:43 AM 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: left that other site

LOL. We started a low key celebration a tradition several years ago. We have family and friends over for dinner with traditional foods and an international dish to try.

We tried Chinese inspired Hot Pot - kinda like fondue. So all our meat, fish and veggies were cooked at the table. The kids loved it, and tried more veggies than they ever had before.

We didn’t have to worry about entertainment either. It took most of the night for dinner. LOL.


20 posted on 01/04/2013 11:44:58 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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