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These tomatoes are already taking advantage of me
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Jun 12, 2023 02:59
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Arsenic Lupin posted:There are vining zucchini because of course there are, but that's not what I'd expect from a self-seeded plant. This one's going to be a slot machine: cucurbits loooove to cross-pollinate and make weird new fruit. I hope this one is nifty; it's a gorgeous plant. By my count there are five separate plants: The two in that photo that have coalesced into a single mound of healthy vegetation, one over by the blueberries that has a long main vine making one hell of a break for it, one behind a random shed with massive leaves due to the shade, and one in the compost pile and extremely pleased about the nutrient situation. The soil in this garden is absurd, it really is. The tomatoes I planted 30 days ago are at hip height and have set several fruit on each plant:  I'll have to be sure to keep up the annual compost and hay amendments.
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Jun 12, 2023 03:23
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Hey guys, suggestions for how to set up these pumpkins moving forward? Posting the Twitter link because it’s easier to upload a photo. Plenty of room all around them. https://twitter.com/formerlyfiz/status/1668300601120239625?s=46&t=JBd6ZXmGQ3LmWL-ineTnAA
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Jun 12, 2023 18:16
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Pumpkins don't grow up; they spread out sideways. There are a lot of cucurbits you can train up a trellis/string (cucumbers, gourds, a few squash) but pumpkins are waayyy too heavy to support their own weight. On the ground, just let them floop in some direction or other. They'll figure it out.
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Jun 12, 2023 18:49
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Arsenic Lupin posted:Pumpkins don't grow up; they spread out sideways. like goons
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Jun 12, 2023 18:50
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Yeah in my experience pumpkins uh... don't need a lot of help.  poo poo I still have four fruits in my basement from last year. Prolific SOBs.
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Jun 12, 2023 18:54
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Hoping that by keeping it in water, I can prevent this mint from taking over.
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Jun 12, 2023 19:28
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Arsenic Lupin posted:Pumpkins don't grow up; they spread out sideways. There are a lot of cucurbits you can train up a trellis/string (cucumbers, gourds, a few squash) but pumpkins are waayyy too heavy to support their own weight. Okay. I just didn’t know if I needed to train it one way or another. I saw the tendrils and was like “oh god give him guidance.”
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Jun 12, 2023 19:57
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FizFashizzle posted:“oh god give him guidance.” That plant will let you know where it would like to go.
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Jun 12, 2023 20:04
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Go check your batteries on your timers. Mine was not dead enough that the screen stopped displaying the time or next watering but was dead enough to prevent the valve from opening. Pepper plant was trying to tell me something I guess I wasn't paying close enough attention. Hope all is not lost
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Jun 12, 2023 20:16
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B33rChiller posted:Hoping that by keeping it in water, I can prevent this mint from taking over. I've got mine in a pot to keep it separate. This is Mint Piggy. 
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Jun 12, 2023 20:23
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I recently picked up a lemon tree for my apartment, got it replanted into a new pot and it seemed to be doing really well on my patio, lots of new growth in only a couple of weeks. I noticed a couple of days ago some of the new leaves started sagging and looking really sad, but everything else seems ok. I found some posts online saying this was pretty common with new growth on lemon trees but I don’t want to stress the plant. Should I bring it back inside for the really hot summer months (I’m in south Texas) until it gets a little more settled in the new pot?
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Jun 12, 2023 21:38
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Aragosta posted:I've got mine in a pot to keep it separate. This is Mint Piggy. hehehehehehe Mint Piggy. A pot, and gravel separating from other soils looks like a good idea. tbh, I wouldn't mind if mint decided to take a run at taking on the hyper aggressive invasives around here. Does it have what it takes to defeat Himalayan blackberry AND morning glory?
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Jun 12, 2023 21:41
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I've got a huge pot of some terrifying mystery mint and morning glories coming out of my ears. I believe a grudge match is in order. 
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Jun 12, 2023 22:05
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How do you goons use the pumpkins you grow?
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Jun 12, 2023 23:23
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That Old Ganon posted:How do you goons use the pumpkins you grow? I grow tiny (grapefruit sized) pumpkins and I make curries, soups, and roasts out of em. E. And stir fry. And baked goods.
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Jun 13, 2023 00:09
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Pumpkin bread, curry and chili over here. Or just roast it and eat it straight.
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Jun 13, 2023 00:43
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I added pumpkin to some goat curry last winter and it was really good. Some pumpkin would probably do ok in a chili too. Mostly it gets used in pumpkin bread or fed to my chickens and goats.
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Jun 13, 2023 02:47
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spaced ninja posted:I recently picked up a lemon tree for my apartment, got it replanted into a new pot and it seemed to be doing really well on my patio, lots of new growth in only a couple of weeks. I noticed a couple of days ago some of the new leaves started sagging and looking really sad, but everything else seems ok. I found some posts online saying this was pretty common with new growth on lemon trees but I don’t want to stress the plant. Should I bring it back inside for the really hot summer months (I’m in south Texas) until it gets a little more settled in the new pot? My lemon does that too. If it's already been out there for weeks in the new pot it's probably acclimated enough to just stay there unless by hot you mean like 100F
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Jun 13, 2023 07:39
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My super rough memory of why that happens: Leaves lose a lot of water in high heat, so they close their stomata to conserve it. That interrupts the turgor pressure that would normally keep them upright. Newer leaves have less structure, so they have a more pronounced reaction. It's usually only a sign of a problem if they stay wilted once the heat has passed in the evening.
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Jun 13, 2023 12:05
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Joburg posted:I added pumpkin to some goat curry last winter and it was really good. Some pumpkin would probably do ok in a chili too. Pumpkin puree in chili is a delicious way to add some depth and thicken it up. Highly recommend.
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Jun 13, 2023 14:48
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"I'll plant a little catnip for the cat" has quickly turned into "holy poo poo what do I do with all this catnip WTF". I'm pretty sure I couldn't kill this thing if I wanted to. Thankfully I had the foresight to put it in a planter. ... and it turns out said cat won't even eat it.  In more positive news, the basil I planted is finally starting to thrive after a really slow start and the loss of its sibling plant. Between that and a frankly obscene amount of oregano growing, I've got some tasty meals ahead of me.
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Jun 13, 2023 15:11
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PokeJoe posted:My lemon does that too. If it's already been out there for weeks in the new pot it's probably acclimated enough to just stay there unless by hot you mean like 100F Fitzy Fitz posted:My super rough memory of why that happens: Leaves lose a lot of water in high heat, so they close their stomata to conserve it. That interrupts the turgor pressure that would normally keep them upright. Newer leaves have less structure, so they have a more pronounced reaction. It's usually only a sign of a problem if they stay wilted once the heat has passed in the evening. Thank you! That makes me feel better, I do also try to move it into some shade during the peak heat during the day.
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Jun 13, 2023 18:21
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Help! My Hibiscus appears to be dying! It's leaves are yellowing and dying! I've been watering it every other day, and fertilizing 1/week. It was doing fine until late last week! 
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Jun 13, 2023 21:01
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Dr. Eldarion posted:"I'll plant a little catnip for the cat" has quickly turned into "holy poo poo what do I do with all this catnip WTF". I'm pretty sure I couldn't kill this thing if I wanted to. Thankfully I had the foresight to put it in a planter. Try catnip tea. It’s pretty good and your cat might like it too.
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Jun 13, 2023 23:59
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Joburg posted:Try catnip tea. It’s pretty good and your cat might like it too. This. It's supposed to help make you sleepy and it tastes pretty good
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Jun 14, 2023 00:02
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Annath posted:Help! My Hibiscus appears to be dying! It's leaves are yellowing and dying! One thing I notice is that the plant looks to have outgrown its pot; the root ball is much tinier than the horizontal spread of the leaves.
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Jun 14, 2023 01:48
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Joburg posted:Try catnip tea. It’s pretty good and your cat might like it too. Schmeichy posted:This. It's supposed to help make you sleepy and it tastes pretty good I'll give it a shot! No issues sleeping but I like tea so if it tastes good I'm down. That said, I did try eating part of a leaf straight and it was... very green tasting.
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Jun 14, 2023 02:03
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Would growing a pumpkin vine be feasible in a five gallon bucket?
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Jun 14, 2023 02:19
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That Old Ganon posted:How do you goons use the pumpkins you grow? The vet recommended pumpkin puree for our oldest dog years ago when she had digestive issues. We started growing sugar jacks (small pie pumpkins) so we could can and freeze our own because pure unsweetened puree is expensive and hard to find in the winter. 1-2 plants per dog for a tablespoon of puree each night with a bit extra for pumpkin pies and muffins. We prefer Kabocha squash for human consumption, mainly curried, roasted and in soups. If properly cured they will last for a year on a shelf at room temperature although around this time of year the skin gets tough and you have to discard it after cooking rather than eating it. effika posted:Pumpkin puree in chili is a delicious way to add some depth and thicken it up. Highly recommend. Oohh, next pot of chili is going to have some Kabocha in it. That Old Ganon posted:Would growing a pumpkin vine be feasible in a five gallon bucket? Don't see why not. They're heavy feeders and big plants so you'll have to pay attention to watering and fertilizing.
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Jun 14, 2023 05:28
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Witness my incredible gardening self-own. I tied my mammoth sunflower to a support pole using twine. But I failed to notice it was too tight and the stem grew around the twine. Then a nice wind came along and knocked it over clean.  I garroted my mammoth.
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Jun 14, 2023 20:58
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I have been asked to come move the mulch made from about an eight food wide tree and like... Yay free hardwood mulch... Boo no volunteers to come help move this poo poo.
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Jun 14, 2023 21:17
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CommonShore posted:E. And stir fry. I am dying to hear a pumpkin stir fry recipe, that sounds really cool
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Jun 16, 2023 04:35
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Farchanter posted:I am dying to hear a pumpkin stir fry recipe, that sounds really cool I don't really have any recipe. Just cut it thin and throw it in with anything after letting it heat through. It's basically a 1:1 substitute for kabocha squash, which I also planted this year.
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Jun 16, 2023 14:19
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I guess what I'm saying is that once you get used to the idea of just throwing it into stuff pumpkin is not really more difficult to use up than anything else
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Jun 16, 2023 14:20
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Anyone here ever do a greenhouse? I'm looking at one that basically needs electrical rewired and new thermostats and possibly new screw motors to attach to those, not sure how big of a lift it'll be.
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Jun 16, 2023 14:23
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So I recently sanded down and oiled a wooden bench that my partner had inherited somewhere down the line, and now I’m hoping to encourage lichen to grow on it. Google turns up some british blog that suggests I blitz some up with powdered buttermilk and, uh, sheep manure. Any less farming intensive suggestions? I mean, I could use dog manure, but that’s not things I want going in the blender.
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Jun 16, 2023 15:17
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Do you have lichen already in your yard? Blitz that up with the Buttermilk and paint it on the bench. Then let the blender soak in a vinegar water solution for an hour and you'll be fine. The lichen will grow faster in a damp environment so a mist sprayer or carefully getting the bench damp daily will speed things up.
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Spikes32 posted:Do you have lichen already in your yard? Blitz that up with the Buttermilk and paint it on the bench. Then let the blender soak in a vinegar water solution for an hour and you'll be fine. The lichen will grow faster in a damp environment so a mist sprayer or carefully getting the bench damp daily will speed things up. Sick, thank you!
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