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Post by James on Apr 24, 2019 16:44:12 GMT -5
Mumsey: "I always plant beets, chard, carrots, kale, lettuce, onions, peas all at the same time. As soon as the ground can be worked."
Here the ground is worked in the fall. In Springtime, just go plant.
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Post by binnylou on Aug 11, 2019 12:57:43 GMT -5
During the sweet corn delivery yesterday, we were talking gardening (of course) and the 14;year old gardener said he like rutabagas. When I asked him how he prepared them, his method was to cut them like fries, shake them in a bag with some oil and bake on a cookie sheet.
I was pleased to find that he enjoys gardening. He also offered to relieve us of Fox. I didn’t take him up on that offer.
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Post by binnylou on Aug 24, 2019 19:42:12 GMT -5
Beet seed planted 8/20 has sprouted. There is hope....
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Post by Wheelgarden on Aug 24, 2019 20:21:54 GMT -5
I'm going to fall-plant beets for the first time after this welcome rainy spell --- "Lord willin' and the creek don't rise".
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Post by desertwoman on Aug 25, 2019 0:02:15 GMT -5
"Lord willin' and the creek don't rise". tell me about this phrase....it's not something we hear around here. |
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Post by gardendmpls on Aug 25, 2019 9:42:42 GMT -5
According to my brief research, its from an 1800's quote of Benjamin Hawkins. He capitalized Creek, giving the phrase the meaning if God wills and there isn't an uprising of the the Native American tribe, the Creeks.
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Post by Wheelgarden on Aug 25, 2019 10:20:34 GMT -5
That's fascinating, gardendmpls! I have always assumed it was a reference to flooding. |
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Post by binnylou on Aug 25, 2019 12:35:43 GMT -5
Same here, Wheelgarden. For us, it’s been a reference to the river, creek, or stream. |
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Post by gianna on Aug 25, 2019 14:27:31 GMT -5
I have always assumed it was a reference to flooding. Same here. Old sayings often get distorted. 'A long row to hoe' - one friend says 'A long road to hoe', which doesnt make sense to a gardener.  |
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Aug 27, 2019 15:35:08 GMT -5
Back onto the subject   rutabaga planted 8/5/19 needs thinning |
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Post by binnylou on Aug 27, 2019 15:45:48 GMT -5
lilolpeapicker, when you thin them, will you try planting the ones that get pulled?
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Post by tom 🕊 on Aug 27, 2019 17:14:37 GMT -5
rutabaga planted 8/5/19 needs thinning Do you use the thinnings in salads? |
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Aug 27, 2019 21:23:50 GMT -5
when you thin them, will you try planting the ones that get pulled? never thought about it but I wonder if it would work. I am guessing some roots may be destroyed. Do you use the thinnings in salads? Never tried but worth a try. |
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Aug 29, 2019 16:06:43 GMT -5
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Sept 14, 2019 9:22:53 GMT -5
During the sweet corn delivery yesterday, we were talking gardening (of course) I had to go to the Apple store yesterday and the troubleshooter helping me out was a young man maybe 20ish who says he wants to start gardening. It was a nice diversion in an unexpected place from the craziness happening with the phone, my car and returning to work. |
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