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Anonymous Coward User ID: 80241402 United States 04/14/2021 12:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I sit in the night observing my planting. My precious, precious medicines and poisons. I am pleased. It is very therapeutic. All my neighbors are scared of it. Crows and owls don't even go near it. It kills every bug with ten yards. It's mine. Mine alone. My precious. Garden. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/14/2021 12:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | One seed for stupid kings under the sky, Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80241402 One seed for the tard lords in their halls of stone, Nine for tarded men doomed to die, One for the tard lord in his oval room; In the Land of Zone 8A where the shadows lie. One seed to rule them all, one seed to find them, One seed to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them; In the Land of Zone 8A where the shadows lie You're my new best friend. Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/14/2021 12:38 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oopsie - the thread ran away from me. I will reply to all of you soon. Sorry about that - I got sidetracked! Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/14/2021 01:03 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to permaverde.wordpress.com (secure)] Quoting: Saint Lance the Odd from BC You will like his musings I bet. Plus, they are free! Food for thought.... I just checked this out and wow that's a lot of info. Hopefully I'm not too lazy to actually go over it *giggle Thanks for sharing!!! I really should add a little Indian tobacco to the herb garden. It's really helpful for tetanus and other wounds. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80241402 Having a little tobacco corner for medicine is never a bad thing. [link to www.jlhudsonseeds.net (secure)] Yes, It is a wondrous plant! I don't know why I thought this, but I thought it was illegal to grow tobacco. If it isn't, then it is ON! Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/14/2021 01:05 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My herb garden: Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80241402 Foxglove Deadly Nightshade Wolfsbane Henbane Meadow Crocus/Saffron Baptisia / Wild Indigo Mandrake Catnip Wormwood Hyssop Chilensis Wintergreen Pulsatilla I ordered Datura, but it didn't come in. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80241402 Will have to wait till next season unless I grow it inside on the iHarvest. You guys are growing things I have never heard of - nice! Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/14/2021 01:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yep. I built an ultra cheapo drip system from the dollar store. I spent a grand total of 20 bucks on my irrigation system. I am saving so much water it's absurd. Do you use a timer on it or control it yourself? Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/14/2021 01:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I love roses :) I have an indoor grow tent; have spinach, spicy Thai basil, and some mung beans. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 78714195 Just going through the process of taking care of something living like that, and then consuming it and realizing it's all organic; it's been a spiritual experience for me. I feel cleaner in a sense. I am going to try and do spinach and basil before it gets too hot. Otherwise, at least the basil will come indoors. Remember, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80241402 Except for my garden. My garden will kill you. Scary words. Cute song. Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/14/2021 01:08 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Garlic is planted in the fall. It needs a cold spell to bulb up correctly. You can plant now, but you'll only really get greens.... (not necessarily a bad thing). Quoting: Asymptote I'm waiting for a stretch of 70+ degree weather to start my grafting for the spring. I'm changing a plum tree with 2 varieties on it to one with 5 varieties as well as a pluot, a peach and an apricot (if I can find the space for it). I'm also grafting a couple pawpaw varieties this spring. In my room at work I'm growing butterfly pea (the Latin name alone makes it a curiosity to grow) because I want to drink blue-tea. I also have kiwis, persimmon,figs, goji, Che, apples, cherries, pawpaws, dozens of different kinds of berries (many of which would be new to you... like schizandra), ramps, medlars, Chinese cinnamon yams, lots more things... I'm even growing mushrooms.. Wine Caps.. I'm in zone 6b, but with protection I easily grow things from much higher zones... I put in drip irrigation years back, but the upkeep (due to critters) wasn't worth it. I mostly just water by hand at this point (I'm on less than an eighth of an acre) You probably never even go to the grocery store :) Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/14/2021 01:09 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If I missed you, I apologize. I'm sleepy! Everyone have an awesome night/day/whatever Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/14/2021 01:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I totally swooped in and back out LOL I am off to bed I have one huge black widow spider that felt comfortable in my garden to spin a web and make her home. So, I'll let her stay. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80241402 But nobody else can come in. Just me and my pet black widow. I will call her Charlotte. Yikes. I guess she's good for pest control, at least? Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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User ID: 80111754 United States 04/14/2021 01:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Life is a magic garden. With wondrous softly shining flowers, but between the flowers there are the little gnomes, they frighten me so much, they stand on their heads, and the worst is, they call out to me that I should also stand on my head, every once in a while I try, and I die of embarrassment; but sometimes the gnomes shout that I am doing very well, and that I'm indeed a real gnome myself after all. But on no account I will ever fall for that. ~ L. E. J. Brouwer [link to youtu.be (secure)] |
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User ID: 77547432 Canada 04/14/2021 01:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to permaverde.wordpress.com (secure)] Quoting: Saint Lance the Odd from BC You will like his musings I bet. Plus, they are free! Food for thought.... I just checked this out and wow that's a lot of info. Hopefully I'm not too lazy to actually go over it *giggle Thanks for sharing!!! I really should add a little Indian tobacco to the herb garden. It's really helpful for tetanus and other wounds. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80241402 Having a little tobacco corner for medicine is never a bad thing. [link to www.jlhudsonseeds.net (secure)] Yes, It is a wondrous plant! I don't know why I thought this, but I thought it was illegal to grow tobacco. If it isn't, then it is ON! No, as an American you can grow up to 1/4 an acre, you just can't sell it. I did some research for some folks awhile back. If you are not busy weaving your own magick, you are trapped in anothers spell. “It’s time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet.” – Marcus Aurelius |
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User ID: 78450809 United States 04/14/2021 02:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It is my relaxation and joy. I have had some years I neglect it more than others. I am in an area that growing is a lot easier than other places. I have fruit year round. I have things in both the front and the back, pots and in the ground. I have a green house that has housed a bell pepper, a jalapeño and a Serrano for 4 years. I can’t believe I have kept them alive all this time. I have the following right now: Avocado tree - new hope to establish White nectarine Grapefruit 2 different orange trees Lemon Tangerine Pear Peach Apricot - new in a pot ultra dwarf Apple Australian Lime Bay Leaf Olive 6 grape varietals Almond Raspberries - two varieties Strawberries Herbs: Marjoram Basil Oregano Lemon Balm Lemon Grass Lavender - two varieties Cilantro Aloe Vera Watermelon sage Veggies: Kale Swiss chard Tomatoes Asparagus beds Artichoke Carrots Crookneck squash I have had rabbits, quail and chickens. Only have two chickens now. I compost their poop and then fertilize my trees with it. Get two eggs a day. You learn a lot over time. I find it very enjoyable, a good day is being able to be out there all day. I love knowing I can grow food, dehydrate it, can it. Good luck to you. |
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User ID: 79156981 United States 04/15/2021 10:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have been gardening now for 12 years. I am on a city lot with daughter living next door and I use her yard as well. Quoting: Dee49 It is my relaxation and joy. I have had some years I neglect it more than others. I am in an area that growing is a lot easier than other places. I have fruit year round. I have things in both the front and the back, pots and in the ground. I have a green house that has housed a bell pepper, a jalapeño and a Serrano for 4 years. I can’t believe I have kept them alive all this time. I have the following right now: Avocado tree - new hope to establish White nectarine Grapefruit 2 different orange trees Lemon Tangerine Pear Peach Apricot - new in a pot ultra dwarf Apple Australian Lime Bay Leaf Olive 6 grape varietals Almond Raspberries - two varieties Strawberries Herbs: Marjoram Basil Oregano Lemon Balm Lemon Grass Lavender - two varieties Cilantro Aloe Vera Watermelon sage Veggies: Kale Swiss chard Tomatoes Asparagus beds Artichoke Carrots Crookneck squash I have had rabbits, quail and chickens. Only have two chickens now. I compost their poop and then fertilize my trees with it. Get two eggs a day. You learn a lot over time. I find it very enjoyable, a good day is being able to be out there all day. I love knowing I can grow food, dehydrate it, can it. Good luck to you. That sounds so awesome. We have been learning so much in the last few years. Never stop learning. Learn something new each day,,,, And love your country!!! FJB |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/17/2021 12:11 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It has rained nonstop for 2 days and counting. I hope I don't get root-rot. How does that work? What do you guys do when you get toad stranglers? Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 21531759 United States 04/17/2021 12:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Let's take a deep breath and relax by the plants, you guys. Seriously - this world has gone to absolute shit and I went and sat outside barefoot in my little (beginner's) garden, and I literally FELT my blood pressure go down...I felt my body relax. Quoting: Only Me So this is my first actual garden. I've grown things here and there, but this is the first time I actually sat down and planned out an actual garden. I saw my first potato sprouts yesterday and squealed with delight. I grew that! There are few things as exciting as watching veggies grow that you put there yourself. Oh. my. goodness....why didn't I start doing this earlier??? YAAASSSS!!! |
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User ID: 53407402 United States 04/17/2021 09:08 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I garden voraciously. Planting peas and green onions soon. Starting squash, both winter and summer varieties, indoors this week also to be ready for planting the end of May. Will purchase tomato, pepper, eggplant, plants. Working on raised beds for our root veggie this year. Lots going on. No good deed goes unpunished. |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/18/2021 12:08 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Since I've started this little backyard caper, every trip to Lowe's has become an adventure. I have great difficulty leaving without a couple of new plants. What have I gotten myself into? I went from 0 to crazy plant lady in just a couple of months. Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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User ID: 79679709 04/18/2021 12:22 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Let's take a deep breath and relax by the plants, you guys. Seriously - this world has gone to absolute shit and I went and sat outside barefoot in my little (beginner's) garden, and I literally FELT my blood pressure go down...I felt my body relax. Quoting: Only Me So this is my first actual garden. I've grown things here and there, but this is the first time I actually sat down and planned out an actual garden. I saw my first potato sprouts yesterday and squealed with delight. I grew that! There are few things as exciting as watching veggies grow that you put there yourself. Oh. my. goodness....why didn't I start doing this earlier??? You'll find that kind of "Ahhhhh" and even blissful happiness when you're "in the moment". Doesn't matter what you're doing, but I find it easier to achieve outside the house looking at the sky, listening to the birds, etc. In the moment or in the 'now', the past doesn't exist, the future doesn't exist, you're connected to 'the universe' and open to all that you can imagine. Who does your thinking? |
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(OP) Strawberry Girl User ID: 79665715 United States 04/18/2021 03:09 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Let's take a deep breath and relax by the plants, you guys. Seriously - this world has gone to absolute shit and I went and sat outside barefoot in my little (beginner's) garden, and I literally FELT my blood pressure go down...I felt my body relax. Quoting: Only Me So this is my first actual garden. I've grown things here and there, but this is the first time I actually sat down and planned out an actual garden. I saw my first potato sprouts yesterday and squealed with delight. I grew that! There are few things as exciting as watching veggies grow that you put there yourself. Oh. my. goodness....why didn't I start doing this earlier??? You'll find that kind of "Ahhhhh" and even blissful happiness when you're "in the moment". Doesn't matter what you're doing, but I find it easier to achieve outside the house looking at the sky, listening to the birds, etc. In the moment or in the 'now', the past doesn't exist, the future doesn't exist, you're connected to 'the universe' and open to all that you can imagine. Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
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