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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 14 APRIL 5, 2013
Free Republic | April 5, 2013 | greeneyes

Posted on 04/05/2013 12:36:13 PM PDT 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: Black Agnes
You are north enough to grow ginger. Not sure it would grow around here. Good luck with it.

/johnny

61 posted on 04/05/2013 8:06:29 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Marcella
You don't have to remove the papery stuff. It will be fine with it on.

Break them up into cloves if there are multiple cloves though. 5 shallots should yield at least 12 starts. Leave a bit of the root part when you break them up.

/johnny

62 posted on 04/05/2013 8:09:01 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

I’ve moved since I registered. You’re more north than I am. I got the idea from a gardening site that essentially planted stuff they found at the grocery store. They were in SoCal IIRC.


63 posted on 04/05/2013 8:10:26 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: Black Agnes
Sunday-Tuesday are root planting days

You plant by the moon phase?

/johnny

64 posted on 04/05/2013 8:10:34 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

I do. I actually did side by side comparisons. Saw a difference that causes me to pay attention now.

I need all the help I can get LOL.


65 posted on 04/05/2013 8:11:58 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: HopeandGlory
I use old pantyhose for support when growing muskmelons on a trellis. Keeps them from breaking off early.

And it's fun collecting them. ;)

/johnny

66 posted on 04/05/2013 8:12:48 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Black Agnes
I do, as well. There's a reason for all of that stuff. We learned it over thousands of years as a species.

I even have a mark on my front porch for sunrise on the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. My little stonehenge marked on asbestos siding.

/johnny

67 posted on 04/05/2013 8:15:32 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper
And it's fun collecting them. ;)

I'll bet it is, you cheeky monkey . . . Smile!

68 posted on 04/05/2013 8:17:19 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: Black Agnes
Let me know how the ginger works out. I may try that experiment myself. I've got a shady spot where it might do well.

/johnny

69 posted on 04/05/2013 8:18:13 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Scroll down to the post by ‘TriangleJohn’:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/ginger/msg0914522029527.html


70 posted on 04/05/2013 8:22:53 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: HopeandGlory
I'm a sworn celibate, so all I can do is tease. ;)

/johnny

71 posted on 04/05/2013 8:32:18 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Black Agnes
Thanks for that info. I will try that experiment. I may be late this year, but I'll try it anyway. Can't hurt.

My younger daughter married into a Cambodian family so I can get some info and good ginger root from them. They supply my garlic sets and lemongrass sets.

/johnny

72 posted on 04/05/2013 8:34:29 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Black Agnes

OK, I’ll check out Asian long beans. It’s going to be hot as hell against that fence.


73 posted on 04/05/2013 8:35:36 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. Going Galt is freedom.)
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To: HopeandGlory

“Scarlet Runner Beans will grow up a trellis, so will cucumbers, squashes and melons, including cantaloupe. Good luck with your gardening experience and I hope you get a lot of fun and eating enjoyment out of it, despite our Texas weather . . . Smile!”

This is NOT fun. I hate the outdoors. I’m doing this so maybe I won’t starve if TSHTF.

Will Scarlet Runner Beans stand up to hot heat? What about cucumbers?


74 posted on 04/05/2013 8:39:07 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. Going Galt is freedom.)
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To: Marcella

We plant the red noodle beans on this page and have been very happy. I’ve saved seeds for 3 years now.

http://www.rareseeds.com/store/vegetables/beans/long-beans/


75 posted on 04/05/2013 9:03:02 PM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: JRandomFreeper

Tax-chick said she attempted Three Sisters with no luck. :(


76 posted on 04/05/2013 9:29:25 PM PDT by Silentgypsy (I must b e all here, because everyone keeps telling me I'm not all there.)
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To: Sarajevo

Thanks for posting the photos!


77 posted on 04/05/2013 9:30:30 PM PDT by Silentgypsy (I must b e all here, because everyone keeps telling me I'm not all there.)
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To: greeneyes

Thank you!


78 posted on 04/05/2013 9:31:37 PM PDT by Silentgypsy (I must b e all here, because everyone keeps telling me I'm not all there.)
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To: Silentgypsy
I've had good fortune with it. I'll credit my instructors. They were harsh old women. One was over 90.

/johnny

79 posted on 04/05/2013 9:37:12 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: greeneyes
Believe it or not, I'm a lazy loafer.

The old Troy did the 150 X 50 garden (minus maybe 1/8 of it that's planted to perennials, wheat, and fall planted onions & garlic) in about an hour at low speed & full depth. Moisture just right, and several years of organic matter added...and rocks removed.

The peas went in with the old Earth Way seeder in less than 30 minutes. Put the right seed plate on it, set the depth, fill it up, and push it down the new row.

The onions were about 4 hours of work over 3 days, and I got to lounge while replanting.

Oh, my! Mrs. A.R. just heard something strange, so I looked outside: it's raining! Perfect for the peas & the onions. And if it continues, I won't have to do anything tomorrow!

THANK YOU, LORD!

80 posted on 04/05/2013 9:38:06 PM PDT by ApplegateRanch (Love me, love my guns!©)
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