What did you do in the garden today?

[jerryse]

I bought Algonquian pumpkin/squash seed. An heirloom from the Abenaki tribe originally. It got my attention from a Hoss seed video. They were and are out of stock. Great lakes seeds has some. A long zucchini like pumpkin. Disease and pest resistant got my attention. Can be used as a summer squash when immature.

 

[chickengr]

This topic may be controversial but that is not my intention, Information only. As adults we can have different views and still be friends. Topic is imidacloprid insecticide. I found a video where a guy used the liquid on his dog to kill fleas. Further research found it as a ingredient in dog chews for fleas. Picture of two bottles with different labels same ingredient but different strengths. I used it on a squash trap crop to control pests. Worked well. I did not eat the trap crop I decided to be cautious. This is a tool to consider. Do your own research and make up your own mind.View attachment 3729701

thank you for information. here it might be much cheaper than dog's stuff. if it is meant for fruit and veggies that people eat then it is fine for dogs that need insecticides anyway. cats are more sensitive and need double check what insecticides work for them.

I found levamisole pills for sheep 0,2 eur and the same thing for dogs 4 eur. obviously nobody would worm sheep with 4 eur/pill.

 

[Smokerbill]

I guess I lean more toward the side growing things organically, but I'll probably try using some Miracle Gro fertilizer this year to see how it works out. I have a pound of the stuff I bought a couple years ago, and I might as well use it.

I went through my seed stash and found that I have pretty much everything I need, except summer squash, bell pepper, and maybe butternut squash. I'm going to open up a butternut squash today that I grew last year and see if it has viable seeds inside.

And I need a bag of seed starting soil.

 

[jerryse]

I guess I lean more toward the side growing things organically, but I'll probably try using some Miracle Gro fertilizer this year to see how it works out. I have a pound of the stuff I bought a couple years ago, and I might as well use it.

I went through my seed stash and found that I have pretty much everything I need, except summer squash, bell pepper, and maybe butternut squash. I'm going to open up a butternut squash today that I grew last year and see if it has viable seeds inside.

And I need a bag of seed starting soil.

Butternut squash is usually a safe open pollinated seed. Not many things are grown by gardeners that can cross with them. Even then the flesh is pretty much the same. Dickinson pumpkin, Tromboncino and Tahitian squash are 3 I know of.

 

[Smokerbill]

Butternut squash is usually a safe open pollinated seed. Not many things are grown by gardeners that can cross with them. Even then the flesh is pretty much the same. Dickinson pumpkin, Tromboncino and Tahitian squash are 3 I know of.

Yep, I learned that last year. Only certain groups of squash varieties can cross pollinate. The only other squash types I grew last year were zucchini and yellow squash.

The squash I'm going to check for seeds is a Butterbush butternut, which is supposed to be an heirloom variety. I planted too many too close together last year and they didn't thrive. I'll learn from my mistake and space them properly this year. LOL

Edit:
I opened up the squash and checked the seeds. No good. All the seed shells were empty, just papery, floating husks. I'll have to buy some winter squash seeds.

 

[TJAnonymous]

I wish I could find a more basic truck too. All this technology is made to break, cannot handle the vibration of dirt road and real work, and is stupid expensive to fix, and owners can't DO IT!

Yeah, I get it. I work with technology every day. It breaks constantly and subject to cyber attacks. Nothing like having your car subject to those vulnerabilities while driving down the freeway.

 

[TJAnonymous]

I just took in my van that has auto-off feature. It turns off when sitting at a light, for example, then when you push on the gas to go, it restarts. Well, it uses a separate battery for this. I turn the stupid feature off 95% of the time as soon as I start the van. But, there is no way to actually disconnect it. So, I’ve just had that silly battery replaced again bc it dies. Last time it dies it left me stranded…but I was at home and couldn’t start the car bc of the auto off feature. Yea, had to take it to the mechanic to do this and he confirmed that it can’t be turned off permanently.

My DH hates that feature in our car too. He would love to have it permanently removed. It's supposed to save gas but all it does is caused more wear on your starter and tons of frustration. It can also cause the steering wheel to lock up briefly which has nearly caused him to have an accident more than once. I can't believe the manufacturer hasn't been sued by now....

 

[TJAnonymous]

On the topic of vehicles, we're literally going through this right now! My 2014 Explorer got totalled last year & we just replaced it with a 2006 Expedition (Ford people here ). My husband went to carmax yesterday & sold his 2015 F150. He is now looking for a 1992-1997 F250 or 350. We need crew cab & they are hard to find in decent condition at a price we can afford. But once we have it, he'll be able to fix anything on it. I can't stand all the electronic/digital components on new vehicles now. Too much to go wrong & nothing is made with quality anymore it seems. We're in our late 30s & joke that we're in our mid-life crisis, but instead of going out & buying brand new fancy vehicles, we're going old school.

To put this in perspective, we no longer have the technology or capability to fly to the moon either.

That being said, my SIL found a pristine 1999 Ford F-150. The only thing wrong with it was the blower motor on the A/C had burned out but the guy had the part. Just not installed yet. But no rust anywhere and it purred like a kitten. Only 87,000 miles on it. SIL picked it up for $5k. He's had it for about a month now and it's still running great so no hidden issues.

 

[Sally PB]

Running good but we already can't find a reputable place willing to do body work on her. "There is nothing behind the quarter panel solid enough to weld to," they say

We had that with our Ford Escort. 200K miles on it, one engine, one clutch. The body gave out first.

 

[jerryse]

Yep, I learned that last year. Only certain groups of squash varieties can cross pollinate. The only other squash types I grew last year were zucchini and yellow squash.

The squash I'm going to check for seeds is a Butterbush butternut, which is supposed to be an heirloom variety. I planted too many too close together last year and they didn't thrive. I'll learn from my mistake and space them properly this year. LOL

Edit:
I opened up the squash and checked the seeds. No good. All the seed shells were empty, just papery, floating husks. I'll have to buy some winter squash seeds.

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This is because there was no butternut pollen. It was fertilized by the wrong pollen group. Your summer squash peppo group. Another butternut may have viable seeds.