Saturday Gardening, Puttering and Adventure Thread, Feb. 4

Happy Saturday, everybody! Indoors or outdoors today?

In the comments on Christmas Eve, we had a question about transplanting Amaryllis gifts to the garden. Some of these, particularly the ones with smaller multiple blossoms, will do well in some frost-free locations, blooming in sping. But there is one "hardy amaryllis" (not true amaryllis or lycoris) which does well somewhat further north. From the University of Arkansas Extension Agency:

The hardy amaryllis is a hybrid between H. reginae and H. vittatum. The first species is found in a wide swath of Brazil and Peru while the second is from Peru and probably accounts, depending on how high up the mountain it was collected, for the winter hardiness of the hybrid.

The hardy amaryllis grows 18-24 inches tall with four to six blooms produced on a stout, hollow scape that pushes from the bulb. Individual flowers are to 5 inches across, slightly fragrant and bright red with a central white stripe down the center. Blooms usually appear in late spring.

Leaves are to 2 inches wide, to 2 feet long and bronze colored when grown in the sun. The foliage yellows and dies in late summer. In milder areas, it may reemerge in the fall and overwinter unscathed through the winter but in colder climes it will freeze to the ground. The bulbs are smaller than the typical forcing amaryllis but increase quickly, resulting in a colony of plants if left undisturbed for a number of years.

Lovely. Wonder if you could get some variations by growing seedlings?

Edible Gardening/Putting Things By

Hey KT,

I came across a resource for unique cucumbers, especially Armenian cucumber types that like the heat which is good for me. I ordered a couple of varieties to try.

These are from the Cucumber Shop online. I ordered a Carosello Leccese Striped variety. It is "An ancient variety still cultivated near Gallipoli Italy. Variations in vine and fruit length ensure long harvests of 4-6 inch cylindrical fruit with light flesh developing mottled dark bands exhibiting superb juicy crisp texture and flavor with a sweet aftertaste."

And I also got a Farcussa. "Still grown in and around Carloforte,Italy, this light slender tortarello-type cucumber exhibits bands of dark splotching. Brought by Tunisians to Sardinia sometime after 1541, these heat loving vines produce a continuous harvest of long beautiful fruit."

I am excited to try them this year. I will let you know how they go. I thought others in the horde might not have heard of this place either and might want to try.

WeeKreekFarmGirl

Of course, this type of cucumber is actually part of the melon family.

My friends gave me a snake Armenian cucumber a few years ago and I thought it was a bit "slimey" or a bit viscous? I hope these aren't like that! I did not enjoy it. I grow a few different Armenian cucumbers which I enjoy but I am hoping that these are crisp and sweet and delicious. I will let you know!

I grew a snake Armenian cucumber once, too. I didn't think it was very productive, and I thought it was too sweet and not real crisp. Pretty though.

The Cucumber Shop guy also has a blog. He says the Striped Armenian (Serpent) comes on late, after the light Armenian Cucumber plants have died back. There is a dark Armenian cucumber, too.

He got some varieties of Melon-Cukes from a guy in Arizona when he was first becoming interested in growing cucumbers.

Here is an interview (text or podcast) with the proprietor of the Cucumber Shop about the Melon-Cukes (his shop also carries regular cukes). Detailed and interesting:

Here are a couple of excerpts:

Jay: Well, so I do read a lot of scientific works because there's not a lot out there about these. And then I also have a variety from India that's completely different, this cucumber bleeds red sap. And it's just wild. It's pretty neat. And it's actually a cucumber melon like these others. But that one's really neat.

How would your family react to a red-sapped cucumber?

What's his favorite?

Jay: So I love the Striped Carosello Leccese, that's my favorite. I love to go back to that every year. And that's my standard for quality in everything else.

One of the neat ones I have is a Facussa [above] that one's out there. But the striped Armenian or painted serpents are good for later in the fall. They're pretty cold-tolerant and disease-tolerant.

But one of the takeaways is these are not necessarily the next superfood or anything, but they're easy to grow. They're gentle on the soil, they're not hard to grow like tomatoes. For some people, tomatoes can be hard, but they're fun and they're delicious. There's a reason why ancient people grew them and kings wanted them year round and things like that. They're fun and they're delicious and they're great. And if you're looking for something new and fun to try out, look into Carosello, they're great.

So, perhaps WeeKreekFarmGirl has made some good choices!

If you are planning on saving seeds, you need to have only one open-pollinated real cucumber variety and one melon or melon-cuke blooming at a time (unless you hand-pollinate and isolate). Saving seed from a hybrid specialty melon is an especially bad idea. Ask me how I know.

There are a few commercial regular cucumbers which are open-pollinated and also disease-resistant. If you are looking for emergency supplies, keep an eye out as you review catalogs. Some of them are in the pickling section, but a few are all-purpose.

Snacking Idea:

Hass avocados are in the markets right now. Had enough guacamole? Try thin slices with cucumber and your favorite seasonings on the toasted bread of your choice. Or get fancy and schmoosh the avocado up with roasted garlic. if you like.

If anyone is interested in growing avocado trees, check the particulars first. There are things you should know . . . .

NEWS

From America's Newspaper of Record, The Babylon Bee:

Mom confident that family is prepared for WWIII now that the tomato plant has sprouted

KANSAS CITY, MO -- A local mother expressed relief and finally sat down to rest from her marathon session of doomsday preparation, confident that her family was now ready to endure the upcoming outbreak of World War III because her tomato plant had sprouted.

"I wasn't entirely sure we were ready for the new War to End All Wars," said Lacy Smith. "But now that the tomato plant has officially sprouted, it's pretty safe to say we've got things covered. We are now a self-sustaining family and can face the coming nuclear holocaust with the knowledge that we won't starve! I love homesteading!"

Anybody else feeling safe now with some seedlings sprouted?

Farming

The World Ag Expo is coming up, Feb. 14 - 16.

They have lots of big equipment there. Lots of innovation on display, too.

Japanese Gardening

J.J. Sefton recommended this YouTube channel on Japanese gardening to us. It was a good recommendation. Thanks, J.J.!

This project includes two videos. Watch them when you think it might make you feel better to see other people working calmly and intelligently:

(Pro.46 - Ep.1) Renovating a Japanese garden in a courtyard in Kyoto. !

A lot of work goes into creating something beautiful sometimes.

(Pro.46 - Final) Cool, stylish! Renovating a Japanese garden in a courtyard in Kyoto.

Inspired to do a little puttering, or even a real project?

Adventure

If you're really tough, you can go for a winter walk in the Malott Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanical Garden.

Gardens of The Horde

Don in Kansas wrote a summary of his 2022 gardening year in a post from which many gardeners could learn a lot. He had some challenges and disappointments.

The experiments were partially successful. Mentzelia lindleyi produced brilliant yellow flowers for a month, but the plants were scraggly and unattractive. Nolana paradoxa had fine blue flowers, but they weren't as profuse as I had hoped.

I see a little Portulaca sneaking into that last photo.

Anyway, the whole post makes useful reading.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

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Week in Review

What has changed since last week's thread? Gardening, Puttering and Adventure Thread, Jan. 28

Any thoughts or questions? Lots of comments on eggs and chickens last week. Note to CaliGirl: We are in the flatlands, and flood threat generally only comes in spring, during snow runoff from the mountains.

I closed the comments on this post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.

Comments

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1 Naaaw

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at February 04, 2023 01:27 PM (zGaBX)

2 Ahhh!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Solutions at February 04, 2023 01:28 PM (zGaBX)

3 We have reached that dead part of the winter, where nothing is really growing, it is too cold to do anything, too wet to plow, and the risk of hard frosts keep me from planting. My first plant in will be snow peas.

The garlic I planted last fall is starting to peek up through the leaves I put down to mulch the bed, and I planted a couple of Rhubarb roots.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2023 01:28 PM (xhaym)

4 The cucumbers look marvelous!

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 01:30 PM (Zzbjj)

5 Good afternoon Greenthumbs
Cold here, Daffodils holding at 2 inches

Posted by: Skip at February 04, 2023 01:32 PM (xhxe8)

6 I've grown the striped Armenian "Painted Serpent" cucumber (zone 5 high desert) and really liked it.

FWIW

Posted by: Emmie at February 04, 2023 01:33 PM (Emce2)

7 6 Deer resistant?

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 01:35 PM (Zzbjj)

8 I think this year if I trellis my tomatoes I may just cut stakes and run them up the stakes with a crossbar up top instead of setting up uprights and a full blown trellis.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 04, 2023 01:38 PM (xhaym)

9 7 6 Deer resistant?
Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 01:35 PM (Zzbjj)

Nothing in my yard was deer resistant.

Posted by: Emmie at February 04, 2023 01:38 PM (Emce2)

10 the best device to repel deer is human piss

Posted by: sofasaver at February 04, 2023 01:41 PM (us2H3)

11 the best device to repel deer is human piss
Posted by: sofasaver

One more reason to pee outside.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 04, 2023 01:43 PM (bJxw1)

12 9 Well, I admit the deer resisted eating things that I wouldn't mind about, like the weeds or out-of-control spreading plants. But if I liked something, the deer would eat it or at least knock it over.

Posted by: Emmie at February 04, 2023 01:44 PM (Emce2)

13 my fav cucumber is a EVOO slathered colossal cucumber

Posted by: madonna at February 04, 2023 01:45 PM (us2H3)

14 Nothing in my yard was deer resistant.
Posted by: Emmie at February 04, 2023 01:38 PM (Emce2)

The only things that are in mine are the lilacs, daffodils, and daisies. I put a lot of vegetables on the deck last summer. Though, the presence of helping coyotes dissuaded many.

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 01:47 PM (Zzbjj)

15 my fav cucumber is a EVOO slathered colossal cucumber
Posted by: madonna

Cuke very thinly sliced with a bit of sliced onion, salt, pepper and white vinegar. Add a bit of dill if you so choose.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 04, 2023 01:48 PM (bJxw1)

16 I ordered more currant bushes and a couple of damson plum trees.

My Burpee order arrived already, so that's a nice thing.

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 01:49 PM (Zzbjj)

17 When have a few black bears that occasionally walk through the back yard. I think they mostly are after picnic baskets.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 04, 2023 01:49 PM (bJxw1)

18 17 Jellystone Park?

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 01:50 PM (Zzbjj)

19 From Boise area: Lows 10-28 F, highs 23-43. Did some tree trimming, and some leaf raking for the trash can.

Already found a marigold I like (red/orange bicolor, low-growing) at my grocery. Found more of the seeds on my list at the local garden store: Dwarf Jewel Mix nasturtium, Waltham Butternut Squash, and borage. Still plan to buy yarrow, and SunGold or SunSugar tomato seeds - same store said they'll get a different local producer's seeds next week, and expect to have both of those. (Flowers are for experimenting with "beneficial flower" gardening - based on an article I read about attracting good bugs, and attracting bad ones to the flowers instead of the crops.)

Posted by: Pat* at February 04, 2023 01:51 PM (td6Vu)

20 It is NOT warm out thar...

Posted by: JT at February 04, 2023 01:54 PM (T4tVD)

21 19. I love marigolds and they are very, very popular in my area. Last summer I noted a few varieties I had never seen before, and discovered that the seeds were brought from India. They grew very shrubby

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 01:55 PM (Zzbjj)

22 OT: Two KC-135s reported orbiting off of the Carolinas.

Posted by: Fox2! at February 04, 2023 01:57 PM (O6NhO)

23 Well, we are now engaged on a large involuntary "gardening" project. Our yard was hit hard by the recent central Texas ice storm so we are removing limbs, branches, and related debris. We have 30 trees and my original guess was about 100 downed limbs and branches but after starting the clean up, I was obviously way off.

There are two bits of good news. First, although we lost some really big limbs next to the house, none of them hit the structure other than to crush a gutter. Second, the HOA is going to make a deal with a tree company so they will pick up an chip stuff we drag out to the roadside. Not fun on our 29-year-old bodies, but it's better than having to deal with it ourselves.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at February 04, 2023 01:59 PM (fTtFy)

24 It is now 18 degrees in my AO. That’s a veritable heat wave compared to the 2 degrees it was this morning. I have to occupy myself with looking through my seed and nursery catalogs. This is the time of year that I feel as if spring will never happen. So looking forward to some changes I’m planning for the yard. Have a great day all.

Posted by: RetsgtRN at February 04, 2023 02:00 PM (RqUF/)

25 Puttering done for now. Took down deteriorated trim moldings from front door and nearby windows, cut new moldings (finger-jointed pine) to fit, painted them, and screwed the new ones in place. Front of house looks a lot nicer, now.

East side window moldings need done, too, but it will be simple: remove, scrape, paint, replace. And no ladders!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2023 02:08 PM (tkR6S)

26 I leave the gates to the inner yard open and see deer prints in the ground

Posted by: Skip at February 04, 2023 02:08 PM (xhxe8)

27 I did finally convince my husband that we needed a fenced off area for vegetables. He was not keen, but the grandsons convinced him. They have a fenced off garden at school for their "life skills" class, and made the sale by promising to help weed. The older one loves weeding

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 02:09 PM (Zzbjj)

28 Currently 66 degrees here in AJ, forecast to reach 75. This is why I bought a house here!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2023 02:10 PM (tkR6S)

29 I'm going to try this source for some unusual selections to see how they do (remove space):
https: //www.worldseedsupply.com

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 04, 2023 02:10 PM (llON8)

30 26 I leave the gates to the inner yard open and see deer prints in the ground
Posted by: Skip at February 04, 2023 02:08 PM (xhxe

My fence is more for smallish dogs and decoration, deer spring right over. Rather that an enclosure, I argued for a new higher fence, and that probably helped get the enclosure. So I'll be able to plant more variety and use fewer containers.

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 02:17 PM (Zzbjj)

31 the best device to repel deer is human piss a 77 grain .223 in the head.

Posted by: sofasaver at February 04, 2023 01:41 PM (us2H3)

FIFY

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 04, 2023 02:17 PM (XIJ/X)

32 Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2023 02:08 PM (tkR6S)

Whenever I replace windows or need trim replaced, I use manufactured wood. That's a fancy name for plastic, but it never rots and it takes paint fantastically well.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 04, 2023 02:19 PM (XIJ/X)

33 It's sunny and windy and too damn cold to do any gardening stuff. The day started about 10 degrees and still hasn't got to freezing yet. A good day to look at seed catalogs and dream while sipping some hot tea.

Also a good day to sit inside and check the house plants for water, wilted leaves to be plucked, and so forth. Haven't killed any recently. (Subtly buff my nails and hope I didn't jinx myself.)

Posted by: JTB at February 04, 2023 02:21 PM (7EjX1)

34 Many years ago working on Main Line here a deer herd would travel through the property daily right past windows. A 3 leg deer was in the group and watched how it could vault a 4 foot fence. My fence is 4 foot so sure deer could jump but might not be worth the trouble

Posted by: Skip at February 04, 2023 02:22 PM (xhxe8)

35 FIFY
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 04, 2023 02:17 PM (XIJ/X)

There are times when I think you can't live in NJ. The Princeton PD would immediately come after me. They are now telling us to adapt to coyotes and those cute little black bears

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 02:22 PM (Zzbjj)

36 31 the best device to repel deer is human piss a 77 grain .223 168 gr .308 Win in the head.

Posted by: sofasaver at February 04, 2023 01:41 PM (us2H3)

FIFY
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 04, 2023 02:17 PM (XIJ/X

FIFY

Posted by: Fox2! at February 04, 2023 02:26 PM (qyH+l)

37 NJ?
What exit?

Posted by: Just Wondering at February 04, 2023 02:27 PM (DhOHl)

38 Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 04, 2023 02:10 PM (llON8

The site has quite the list or resins! I might order some, and I like the idea of starting coriander from seed

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 02:27 PM (Zzbjj)

39 I have an amaryllis that is about 4 years old... Water it in summer then let it die back.. put the bulb in cold storage till Oct then bring out at Christmas.. This year I should have brought it out sooner as it bloomed the last week of Dec.

Posted by: It's me donna at February 04, 2023 02:28 PM (bs+z0)

40 FIFY

Posted by: Fox2! at February 04, 2023 02:26 PM (qyH+l)

The deer that eat our plants are usually no more than 50 feet away! If I can't hit one with a .223 to the head then I should just sell my guns and move to Queens.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 04, 2023 02:29 PM (XIJ/X)

41 31 the best device to repel deer is human piss a 77 grain .223 in the head.

Posted by: sofasaver at February 04, 2023 01:41 PM (us2H3)

FIFY
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 04, 2023 02:17 PM (XIJ/X)


that's your opinion, which stinks like piss

Posted by: sofasaver at February 04, 2023 02:36 PM (us2H3)

42 40 ... "The deer that eat our plants are usually no more than 50 feet away!"

That close? Be traditional and use a flintlock.

Posted by: D Boone

Posted by: JTB at February 04, 2023 02:36 PM (7EjX1)

43 Mothballs are supposed to repel deer. You can hang them in a net bag in a tree. Not sure how you could use it in garden beds though.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 04, 2023 02:38 PM (4IUUf)

44 Splash one balloon

According to Fox

Posted by: Fox2! at February 04, 2023 02:39 PM (qyH+l)

45 https://www.youtube.com/live/nsQaM3i885A?feature=share
The balloon has landed

Not a drill or joke.

Posted by: Skip at February 04, 2023 02:40 PM (xhxe8)

46 Its a nice warm day here, but still too much snow on most of the ground to even do any raking except in the covered sheds. I'm not even composting, so I'm just cluttering the thread procrastinating before I start my puttering project of taking apart a recliner, to hopefully re-assemble on another floor but if nothing else be easier to get it outside.

Posted by: PaleRider at February 04, 2023 02:41 PM (3cGpq)

47 We don't have any solid plans yet but I think we are leaning towards more herbs this year and fewer veggies. Herbs are usually easier to deal with and we can use the extra time to plan for an expanded garden in future seasons. At least that sounds good.

Posted by: JTB at February 04, 2023 02:43 PM (7EjX1)

48 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 04, 2023 02:29 PM (XIJ/X)

I wish we could. The former neighbors had a son that mentioned a desire to drive them out with a paintball gun, and the police were there within 24h. Someone at a party must have "informed". So crazy. His mom took up container gardening too.

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 02:43 PM (Zzbjj)

49 Whenever I replace windows or need trim replaced, I use manufactured wood. That's a fancy name for plastic, but it never rots and it takes paint fantastically well.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 04, 2023 02:19 PM (XIJ/X)

Well, my previous attempt, a few years ago, used left-over door casing/crown molding from renoed rooms in the house. Some of this was vinyl-clad MDF board, and the weather was not kind to it. The finger-jointed pine I did use survived fine, although the gloss latex paint has peeled. Repainting it is easy, though.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 04, 2023 02:45 PM (tkR6S)

50 >>>Indoors or outdoors today?

Garage. Have to clean up a bit to make room for work. And shower door people are supposed to come install on Monday (only 4 months late), so they will need a path.

Trying to get back patio measured this weekend so that I can install T&G pine on the ceiling and get that space finished up.'

Enjoy your weekends.

Posted by: Comrade flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 04, 2023 02:45 PM (PyOKD)

51 44 Splash one balloon

According to Fox
Posted by: Fox2!

Oh the humanity!!!

Posted by: Rex B at February 04, 2023 02:46 PM (GMlj0)

52 >>>How would your family react to a red-sapped cucumber?

Kill it with fire.

Posted by: Comrade flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 04, 2023 02:49 PM (PyOKD)

53 Mama Publius has some of those hardy amaryllis, and they've been there for some time. The problem is that they're overgrown with various blackberries etc. When is the best time to try to dig them out of there?

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 04, 2023 02:50 PM (Mzdiz)

54 44 Splash one balloon

According to Fox
Posted by: Fox2!


Yay!

By the way, beginning late yesterday, the Leftists are trying to protect Joe's tough guy claim by saying the balloon over the US is an embarrassment for CHINA!
Because they screwed-up letting one of their balloons drift over the US. Sheesh.

Posted by: Gref at February 04, 2023 02:51 PM (AMIL/)

55 Speaking of vegetable gardens, Publius wants to plow up a section closer to our house. He says the soil there is very productive. If that happens, we'll allow the current garden to rest this year.

Today I'm going to round up all the seeds and see what else I might need. Some lettuce, for sure.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 04, 2023 02:53 PM (Mzdiz)

56 We shot down an unarmed balloon! A scientific unarmed balloon!

Posted by: Weasel at February 04, 2023 02:54 PM (WoIMU)

57 There's a pretty good Ag Expo in Tifton , GA. too. For farm equipment geeks like me it's Oshkosh and Space Center and Smithsonian all rolled up together level fun.

Posted by: Eromero at February 04, 2023 02:54 PM (z3WCn)

58 Do you think there was anything poisonous in that balloon?

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 04, 2023 02:55 PM (Mzdiz)

59 47 We don't have any solid plans yet but I think we are leaning towards more herbs this year and fewer veggies. Herbs are usually easier to deal with and we can use the extra time to plan for an expanded garden in future seasons. At least that sounds good.
Posted by: JTB at February 04, 2023 02:43 PM (7EjX1)

I only plant a few herbs, basil, coriander and dill.

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 02:56 PM (Zzbjj)

60 58 Do you think there was anything poisonous in that balloon?

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 04, 2023 02:55 PM (Mzdiz)


Might have had a bushel of okra on-board.

Posted by: Gref at February 04, 2023 02:57 PM (AMIL/)

61 58 Do you think there was anything poisonous in that balloon?
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 04, 2023 02:55 PM (Mzdiz)

Some people on twitter said "bioweapon", but I think if they wanted to be dastardly it would be wineberry seeds.

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 02:58 PM (Zzbjj)

62
We shot down an unarmed balloon! A scientific unarmed balloon!
Posted by: Weasel

Balloon Lives Matter

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 04, 2023 02:59 PM (63Dwl)

63 Miley, it was definitely poisonous if it was red. Pink means something else I think.

Posted by: Eromero at February 04, 2023 03:01 PM (z3WCn)

64 It appears the Prezidiot has made sure that the balloon package won't be recovered as required by his Chinese masters.

Posted by: 99 Chinese Luft Balloons at February 04, 2023 03:02 PM (8GBH4)

65 Probably all kinds of hazardous materials

Posted by: Skip at February 04, 2023 03:04 PM (xhxe8)

66 Betcha old Joe is wearing the aviators and jogging to the choppa now!

Posted by: Weasel at February 04, 2023 03:05 PM (WoIMU)

67 Whatever intel the balloon had has already been uploaded to the CCP.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 04, 2023 03:06 PM (jTmQV)

68 P.S. I like okra!

Posted by: Weasel at February 04, 2023 03:06 PM (WoIMU)

69 Balloon picked up by men in black and headed for area 51 as we speak.

Posted by: Eromero at February 04, 2023 03:06 PM (z3WCn)

70 Did they shoot it over the ocean to make sure that we could not reverse-engineer it?

Posted by: Chatterbox Mouse at February 04, 2023 03:07 PM (nFV+K)

71 65 Probably all kinds of hazardous materials
Posted by: Skip at February 04, 2023 03:04 PM (xhxe

Andromeda strain

Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 03:10 PM (Zzbjj)

72 Remember when folks were getting those mystery seeds from China via mail?

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 04, 2023 03:12 PM (4IUUf)

73 Walking Dead.

Posted by: Eromero at February 04, 2023 03:16 PM (z3WCn)

74 Brave Sir Biden slew the dragon(balloon)

Posted by: It's me donna at February 04, 2023 03:17 PM (bs+z0)

75 I have a few plants that didn't get trimmed back in the fall. Is there a certain month/period by which that should be done so it doesn't affect Spring growth?

Posted by: Marcus T at February 04, 2023 03:17 PM (8Voqu)

76 Think they will paint a balloon on the side of the airplane that shot it down?

Posted by: Weasel at February 04, 2023 03:18 PM (WoIMU)

77 Balloons count as combat kills ( in WWI anyway)

Posted by: Skip at February 04, 2023 03:20 PM (xhxe8)

78 I wonder how many of the exhibits at that Expo are flying Marine Corps flags.

Posted by: Fox2! at February 04, 2023 03:20 PM (qyH+l)

79 Whatever intel the balloon had has already been uploaded to the CCP.
Posted by: gourmand du jour

That's the way I figure it.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Not a Real Simulation at February 04, 2023 03:21 PM (FVME7)

80 79 Whatever intel the balloon had has already been uploaded to the CCP.
Posted by: gourmand du jour

That's the way I figure it.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Not a Real Simulation at February 04, 2023 03:21 PM (FVME7)

It was smart to let it across the Country before Joe got it....Not.. And Joe did nothing of the sort.. he has no clue where he is most of the time

Posted by: It's me donna at February 04, 2023 03:22 PM (bs+z0)

81 P.S. I like okra!

Posted by: Weasel at February 04, 2023 03:06 PM (WoIMU)

You are One of My Kind!

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 04, 2023 03:24 PM (Mzdiz)

82
You are One of My Kind!
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 04, 2023 03:24 PM (Mzdiz)
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*fistbump!*

Posted by: Weasel at February 04, 2023 03:26 PM (WoIMU)

83 Nood pets.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 04, 2023 03:26 PM (ju2Fy)

84 Weasel @ 76-
When I was in the cropdusting business I had a dead mosquito painted on the helicopter fuel tank. He was laying on his back, feets in the air, and an X over his eyeball.

Posted by: Eromero at February 04, 2023 03:26 PM (z3WCn)

85 Are you not entertained by NORAD and that loathsome idiot Air Force BG who barked at a usually obsequious media for asking important questions? Doesn't a foreign spy balloon traversing our sovereign country, collecting intelligence and moving unhindered inspire confidence in our military capabilities and "leadership". Fools! Fools, all of you!

Posted by: Marcus T at February 04, 2023 03:27 PM (8Voqu)

86 Miley, okravangelist at February 04, 2023 02:50 PM

The best time to transplant those hardy amaryllis is probably after the leaves die back. With real amaryllis, you can transplant them while they are blooming (they don't have leaves then).

Posted by: KT at February 04, 2023 03:59 PM (rrtZS)

87 Marcus T at February 04, 2023 03:17 PM

Depends on the plants.

Posted by: KT at February 04, 2023 04:00 PM (rrtZS)

88 I'm going to try Japanese gardening.
Anyone know what to do with extra Japanese?

Posted by: Mitch in the kitchen at February 04, 2023 04:01 PM (zMYGS)

89 Pat* at February 04, 2023 01:51 PM

I'm growing Sun Orange this year. Same breeder as Sun Gold. Bigger, less cracking.

Posted by: KT at February 04, 2023 04:04 PM (rrtZS)

90 Fox2! at February 04, 2023 03:20 PM

Hard to say. The Expo is quite near to both a National Guard installation and a Naval air base.

Posted by: KT at February 04, 2023 04:07 PM (rrtZS)

91 >>> 38 Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 04, 2023 02:10 PM (llON8

The site has quite the list or resins! I might order some, and I like the idea of starting coriander from seed
Posted by: CN at February 04, 2023 02:27 PM (Zzbjj)

After dithering for some time I finally went to check out and ... they don't / can't take plastic or p@yp@l as they sell "herbs" (their term). But, they have coffee plants, in stock...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at February 04, 2023 04:28 PM (llON8)

92 The deer that eat our plants are usually no more than 50 feet away! If I can't hit one with a .223 to the head then I should just sell my guns and move to Queens.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

I'm in the City limits, so it's strictly archery for us. 8 of the last 11 deer have been killed off the porch.

I have a few plants that didn't get trimmed back in the fall. Is there a certain month/period by which that should be done so it doesn't affect Spring growth?
Posted by: Marcus T

Kt's right, you know. If it flowers, you like to trim just after flowering (or within a coupla months). If it's a routinely trimmed hedge (or whatever), you get the longest prune cycle by trimming just after the flush of growth in spring.

Posted by: Sun Koo MkY at February 04, 2023 04:52 PM (cPGH3)

93 Yech. Dirty sock

Posted by: MkY at February 04, 2023 04:55 PM (cPGH3)

94 Trimmed all the orchard trees. Tomorrow will do the berries and grspes. Have shallots up in the greenhouse and the lemon tree is surviving. Sw Idaho, plant for zone 5. Butchered 2 steer on 2/18. Pick up meat this coming week. Butchered 2 heifer 4 days ago. One had a hanging weight of 739#. Biggest one yet. Got some of the steer tallow rendered. Liquid gold. Just looking forward for the ground to soften to start digging in compost.

Posted by: S.Lynn at February 05, 2023 02:44 AM (e3HXg)

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