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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD MAY 10, 2013
Free Republic | 5/10/2013 | greeneyes

Posted on 05/10/2013 2:41:33 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: tob2
"Improving weather is making everything grow well. I can hardly wait for the lilies to bloom.

Me too! I've got lush lily stalks with the buds just ready to pop.

141 posted on 05/11/2013 11:44:44 AM PDT by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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To: afraidfortherepublic
LOL. Last time I had a kid, she came so fast that they couldn't get the meds in me fast enough, doctor had the nurses rolling up his pant legs - no time to change. The medications all took effect after the birth.

I always thought if I had another, it would be born in the car on the way to the hospital, so I figured I'd just take Lamaze Classes.

142 posted on 05/11/2013 11:49:23 AM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

Yes, that is the lettuce I grow every year. I just planted a new patch today, since our older patch is ready to harvest. I also get the butter crunch lettuce to use in salads.

There is a nursery I pass on the way to the farm and they sell bulk seed. I can get $.75 of seed that will last for us two full years. I gave some seeds to my neighbor and he has a nice bed of lettuce as well.


143 posted on 05/11/2013 1:38:13 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Sometimes I let one of the lettuce plants go to seed and collect it for the next year, just to see if I can. Also, because I hate to have to leave the house.LOL


144 posted on 05/11/2013 5:08:13 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

Just checking in. Glad you are doing well and hope the PT is helping.

I have some good news and bad news. Good news is that I’ve gotten my seedlings into pots and I think most are doing well.

I planted the 2 amaranth seedlings, and I am sorry to report that they both bit the dust. The heavy rain the other day got the first one. Today I went out and the other guy had collapsed, and I don’t know the cause, but he was gone. *sigh*

I sewed a packet of red amaranth seeds from the Heirloom seed company the other day, so we’ll see if they decide to germinate and do things.


145 posted on 05/11/2013 6:23:16 PM PDT by TEXOKIE (We must surrender only to our Holy God and never to the evil that has befallen us.)
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To: TEXOKIE

I am doing so much better than I was 4 weeks ago when I started PT. I was able to clear out one of the raised beds got rid of the leaves, cardboard, and a few weeds, and used the fork to lift up the soil.

It looks great. Now I need to mix in the compost, if the sun will stay shining a while. Going to put the potatoes in a cardboard box, medium light to encourage sprouting tommorrow this will go on for a week or two while I finish preparing the potato bed.

Haven’t started the Amaranth yet, but will be starting it in flats(used 1 qt. OJ boxes). Hope that the strong winds will be kinda on the wane at transplant time. Amaranth does well in hot kinda dry conditions they say.

So that’s my solution to all the rain this year. Try to collect all I can for later, and go ahead and plant stuff in containers for transplant later. I just don’t deal well with all that work being flushed away, cause I am a lazy gal at heart.LOL

Oh yeh, I checked the greens experiment today. Mushroom Compost wins hands down for all three: Little Gem, Spinach, and Leaf Lettuce. In fact, I need to transplant some of it ASAP. So I am thinking of just dumping a bunch of Mushroom Compost into the other sections, and transplanting stuff there. Either that or just put it into some containers.


146 posted on 05/11/2013 6:48:55 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

I planted marigold seeds harvested from last year’s garden. Western PA getting lots of rain so I hope to see green sprouts soon. Temps in upper 50’s and low 60’s but should warm up by the time the sprouts appear.


147 posted on 05/11/2013 7:20:47 PM PDT by Ciexyz
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To: Ciexyz

We have had mild temps in 50s and 60s this week, and sooo much rain that we haven’t been able to get much done in the garden.

Sure wish we had that swimming pool set up to catch all this rain for the dog days of summer.


148 posted on 05/12/2013 1:09:27 AM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

I may let one plant go to seed this year as well. I have enough room for a change.


149 posted on 05/12/2013 4:31:52 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: greeneyes

Sugar Babies are very popular everywhere, I think. Down south where we are from, watermelons come in all summer long, with July 4th being the high point of the season.

We just got back from Lowes where we picked up some Black Diamond melon seedlings along with a couple of canalopes. So we shall see what happens.


150 posted on 05/12/2013 8:03:17 AM PDT by rightly_dividing (I can't seem to keep a tagline; don't know where they go to.)
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To: greeneyes
Vegetable plants FLYING out of local nurseries and box stores the past two weeks or so here in Red Hampshire...temps near 80 a couple of times recently are going to fool people into rushing the season. They will learn the HARD WAY Tuesday morning when temperatures are forecast to dip to 29.

You would think people would learn...

151 posted on 05/12/2013 8:08:19 AM PDT by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Cool. I dry my seeds on paper plates stacked on top of the back part of the refrigerator.


152 posted on 05/12/2013 10:33:25 AM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: rightly_dividing

Black Diamonds taste great, pretty big too.


153 posted on 05/12/2013 10:35:15 AM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: who knows what evil?

Well, it’s that gambling thing. Ya know? It just takes a winner now and then to keep them going back to the one armed bandit.


154 posted on 05/12/2013 10:37:00 AM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

They seem to be the dominate watermelon in my little part of Tx. judging by the number of people selling them on the roadsides.


155 posted on 05/12/2013 1:55:19 PM PDT by rightly_dividing (I can't seem to keep a tagline; don't know where they go to.)
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To: rightly_dividing

dominate — dominant


156 posted on 05/12/2013 2:01:05 PM PDT by rightly_dividing (I can't seem to keep a tagline; don't know where they go to.)
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To: JRandomFreeper

You have ducks????


157 posted on 05/12/2013 5:07:47 PM PDT by tillacum
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To: tillacum
No. And the city has pointed told me to leave the ducks down at the park alone. I shouldn't have shown up wearing an apron and my knife case. ;)

I have had ducks and geese and guinea fowl before, and they do eat lots of bugs.

/johnny

158 posted on 05/12/2013 5:10:28 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: rightly_dividing

I really do understand why. Near perfect size and great taste, and even a kid can carry it easily.


159 posted on 05/12/2013 9:41:33 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: fidelis

The aroma is so heavenly!


160 posted on 05/12/2013 9:54:33 PM PDT by tob2
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