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What did you do in the garden today?
Ragweed is starting to bloom. Cut some ragweed yesterday with lopping shears. Those stalks were about an inch thick at the base. Added them to the compost pile as there are no seeds. Mixed some potting mix with compost and added it to a mineral tub. Time to get ready to sow perennial and... -
What did you do in the garden today?
Any recommendations for food processors? Not wanting high end price. Occasional use for nut butter. -
What did you do in the garden today?
I declared war on weeds today. Pulled, chopped and whacked. Looks like my hand pollinated squash is growing larger.:clap -
What did you do in the garden today?
Grass is starting to turn brown. Some thought on saving and selecting seed. I saved seed from a winter squash that had female flower with the first male flower. Self-pollen. Hoping for more like it. We all select what we like or does the best for seed. Parthenocarpy is a desirable trait in... -
What did you do in the garden today?
I saw a video on parthenocarpy zuke. It had a chart showing the percentage of seedless fruit out of 100 tries. Dunja was 87 and Golden Glory was 100. I guess my first Dunja plant will never set seedless fruit. I have 4 more to test. Learning curve. -
What did you do in the garden today?
Picked some tomatoes and a cucumber. Hand pollinated a squash. Now I wait. :fl Brought some of the guppies indoors. Cooler temps says it is time. Already planning next years seed purchases. Well actually started buying. Appointment Tuesday about the arteries. -
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What did you do in the garden today?
Cool weather has me thinking of making a pot of Chilli. Chop up some of my Roma tomatoes to add in. I have tall garden Phlox about done blooming. Thinking of collecting some seed when it is ready. Try to make more. These trace back to my childhood. Traded around by family and neighbors. I have... -
What did you do in the garden today?
Okra seed for next year arrived today. I saved some seed out of a pink tomato I bought. Skin is a bit thicker for a pink and big enough to slice for sandwiches. Should have longer shelf life for a pink. Collected some wildflower seeds. Dame's rocket is not native. -
What did you do in the garden today?
We may have set a new low this morning. Record is 48 and reports of 50 to 47. IDK. What are SM tomatoes? Results of sonogram moderate narrowing. Referral pending. I have used cattle panels for tomatoes and concrete reinforcing wire mesh. Not a fan of either. I just let them sprawl. -
What did you do in the garden today?
Perfect weather 52 to 72. -
What did you do in the garden today?
Picked some Roma tomatoes and a cucumber. Okra is starting to bloom. Made a loaf of whole wheat bread and lemon bars. Yesterday I bought 2 pink slicer tomatoes from a roadside seller. I love pink tomatoes. Slicers for sandwiches. I have enough small tomatoes. Nice weather. -
What did you do in the garden today?
SVB are done for this season. Lost 2 plants to them in spite of looking for them. A shower this morning but not enough to water the plants. Have a sonogram on my carotid arteries today. GP wanted me to have this done due to the TIA last month. I suspect they are fine but best to check. -
What did you do in the garden today?
No tomato worms and no blossom end rot. Had to water a few things. Grass has slowed down as it has not rained in awhile. -
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What did you do in the garden today?
:caf I survived the planning process and now have material and cost estimated. DW likes undecided and I need a solid plan. We make it work. Gathered hollyhock seeds. I have 2 winter squash about ready to pick. Need to mow again when the dew dries. -
What did you do in the garden today?
Trying to figure materials for a project at the cabin. DW got involved and muddied the water. She is good with numbers but has no clue how to figure materials. Frustrated. :barnie -
What did you do in the garden today?
Okra question. I planted Burmese variety late and they will bloom soon. A long pod variety that is tender to about 6 inches or so. I recently found out about Louisiana 16-inch longhorn and ordered seed for next year. Anyone have experience with long tender pod verities?