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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 10 MARCH 7, 2014
Free Republic | March 7, 2014 | greeneyes

Posted on 03/07/2014 12:18:07 PM 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!

NOTE: This is a once a week ping list. We do post to the thread during the week. Links to related articles and discussions which might be of interest are welcomed, so feel free to post them at any time.


TOPICS: Gardening
KEYWORDS: agriculture; food; gardening; hobby
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To: bgill

Your either going to have to up the guilt factor or bribe him.LOL


41 posted on 03/07/2014 2:11:48 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: 5thGenTexan

I didn’t have any luck last year getting the herb bed to grow. I did get some cilantro going a few weeks ago. The chamomile seeds in a pot that didn’t germinate last year decided they’d grow last month. That pot was left outside with no water at all since last July. Crazy but I’m glad since I’d used up a whole package of seeds last spring to get them come up.


42 posted on 03/07/2014 2:12:07 PM PST by bgill
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To: tflabo

It was 15 here last weekend.


43 posted on 03/07/2014 2:13:02 PM PST by bgill
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To: Silentgypsy

Good for you! That can’t be easy.


44 posted on 03/07/2014 2:13:25 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: rightly_dividing

Well some good news on the lemon’s survival. I was just thinking today that I might get another lemon tree. The lemons have so much more juice than the ones we get in the store.

I can procrastinate with the best.LOL


45 posted on 03/07/2014 2:14:16 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes
Sorry to be so unclear.

No problem. I read between the lines on that earlier reply. I've got to get my garlic into the ground this week.

46 posted on 03/07/2014 2:15:04 PM PST by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Two Kids' Dad

Looking forward to seeing the pictures. I was never able to grow anything when I was working. Though if I had known about sq ft gardening, I might have had a small bed with some success.

It’s a good method for beginners I think. First time I was ever able to grow anything.


47 posted on 03/07/2014 2:17:56 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

I do mine in the fall. If I did it in the spring, I’d never get around to it. LOL

I really don’t like spring planting. Too cool and damp.


48 posted on 03/07/2014 2:19:18 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes
If I had a heated green house, I would start earlier too.

Sounds great, but I was trying to get a number of my wife's flowers through the winter. Last weekend we got a strong north wind that blew the pilot light out on our NG heater. Then the temperature plummeted to -9. We got a head start on mulch this year.

49 posted on 03/07/2014 2:21:34 PM PST by Starstruck (If my reply offends, you probably don't understand sarcasm or criticism...or do.)
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To: greeneyes

And I trimmed his hair this morning. Hmm, yes, someone is raising the stakes.


50 posted on 03/07/2014 2:21:42 PM PST by bgill
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To: Arrowhead1952
I've got to get my garlic into the ground this week.

Can you plant garlic bulbs in spring? I thought they were fall plantings and then over-winter for next season.

51 posted on 03/07/2014 2:26:36 PM PST by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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To: tflabo

I’m going to try it this year. Normally, I plant them in the fall. We have two cloves that I forgot to put into the storage area and they have green shoots coming out. I plant shallots this time every year and it never kept them from growing.


52 posted on 03/07/2014 2:34:00 PM PST 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

I am determined to have at least one fruit tree here. I don’t have much sun rich areas to plant, so I need to choose wisely. I saw a Satsuma tree last week, but would like a tree type meyers. My friend in the old country had one and he would give us dozens at a time. That many can be really useful. After 4 trys at fig, I have given up.


53 posted on 03/07/2014 2:35:38 PM PST by rightly_dividing (Hate is what people that hate the truth call the truth.)
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To: trisham

She was the seventh(last) of the litter, half the size of the other puppies, and the mom rejected her. She was weak and cold when the owner got to her, so he asked if I’d try to raise her. He doubted that she would survive the night, but she appears to be doing relatively well (Divine intervention).


54 posted on 03/07/2014 2:54:55 PM PST by Silentgypsy (Make sure she doesnÂ’t get ahold of the gom jabbar)
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To: trisham

We have no experience doing this and I haven’t the foggiest notion. Thank God for the net!


55 posted on 03/07/2014 2:56:46 PM PST by Silentgypsy (Make sure she doesnÂ’t get ahold of the gom jabbar)
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To: greeneyes
Here are some orchid shots


56 posted on 03/07/2014 2:57:17 PM PST by Two Kids' Dad
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To: Silentgypsy

Food, love and warmth can do miracles. :)


57 posted on 03/07/2014 2:57:58 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: Silentgypsy

It’s such a resource. I don’t know how we ever did without it.


58 posted on 03/07/2014 2:58:40 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: Two Kids' Dad

Beautiful! I love orchids.


59 posted on 03/07/2014 2:59:17 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: Two Kids' Dad

So beautiful! Thanks for posting!


60 posted on 03/07/2014 2:59:45 PM PST by Silentgypsy (Make sure she doesnÂ’t get ahold of the gom jabbar)
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