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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Allen Ehlers]
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12/01/12 03:25 AM
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I just ordered six Brazos blackberry and six Rosborough blackberry plants. Any body have any experience growing blackberries in DFW? Thanks Can't think of his name but he's on this thread somewhere. He's got a niiiice garden and has laying hens as well. You might want to search my posts as I asked him about pruning blackberries.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Allen Ehlers]
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12/01/12 03:47 AM
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Found him . Look for AdvTX. 
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
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12/11/12 03:09 PM
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Whelp, the maters decided they prefer warmer temps than what I offered in the greenhouse. I suspect the shock from being dug up, potted and transferred inside upset them. They had lots of blooms and new shoots at the beginning. Sunday, I checked on them and it was apparent it was time to trim them back to the new shoots. With that, I should have a good start on some tomatoe plants come spring.
The jalapenos are still producing and still look great.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: LoneStarSon]
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12/13/12 12:12 AM
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Never too early to start. 
I'm cutting a few small trees this winter to make space for more Martin houses. This will give about 200' of chain-link fence around 12 hours of sun during summer. I've grown cantelopes and small watermelons on the fence for years but this year I want to try a small pumpkin ( about 5 lbs. )
On the back fence I'll be growing cukes and thinking about training summer squash .
Pumpkins are a squash , right ? Think there'll be any probs with cross-pollination ?
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: RipDaLips]
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12/13/12 12:18 AM
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Whelp, the maters decided they prefer warmer temps than what I offered in the greenhouse. I suspect the shock from being dug up, potted and transferred inside upset them. They had lots of blooms and new shoots at the beginning. Sunday, I checked on them and it was apparent it was time to trim them back to the new shoots. With that, I should have a good start on some tomatoe plants come spring.
The jalapenos are still producing and still look great. You might try the "patio" tomatoe that does well in a pot if you want to move them . If your greenhouse is big enough and has vents you could always plant the larger varieties directly in its soil and see how they do .
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
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12/13/12 06:43 PM
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Never too early to start. 
I'm cutting a few small trees this winter to make space for more Martin houses. This will give about 200' of chain-link fence around 12 hours of sun during summer. I've grown cantelopes and small watermelons on the fence for years but this year I want to try a small pumpkin ( about 5 lbs. )
On the back fence I'll be growing cukes and thinking about training summer squash .
Pumpkins are a squash , right ? Think there'll be any probs with cross-pollination ? Can be...I ended up with a Spaghetti Squash/Zucchini hybrid that way...turned out pretty darn good.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
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12/13/12 10:04 PM
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Here's a good source of heirloom seeds . They have a nice variety of chilis ( including ghosts) . Baker Creek Ordered some seeds today. We will see what happens.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
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12/14/12 03:25 AM
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Tons of peppers, and tomatoes are fruiting out again. I hope the first frost holds out long enough to get some good ones.
True, glad I kept my pepper and tomatoe plants going..... Update: The tomatoes didn't make the freeze, but htat's OK, we picked tomatoes from early June until the Noveber, great year. We had 4 kinds of peppers, planted them in March. Picked the last of them on Saturday morning. Anaheims, Pablanos, Jalapenos, and Sante Fe Giants. I picked well over a hundred peppers Saturday in anticipation of the freeze. We made Sante Fe Pork Green Chile over the weekend with the roasted peppers. Can't wait till February when we start the seeds indoors BHR
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
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12/15/12 12:20 AM
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Here's a good source of heirloom seeds . They have a nice variety of chilis ( including ghosts) . Baker Creek Ordered some seeds today. We will see what happens. From what I've read , they'll need a long growing season . You'll probably want a heat source under the seed trays ( a "heat mat" sold for plants or an "under the tank" mat for keeping reptiles in aquariums ). I've had pretty good luck putting my starter trays on bricks in an aquarium , adding just enough water to reach the bottom of the trays and putting an aquarium heater in the water. Not sure how big the plant grows but you might try potting it so you can move it indoors during cooler weather. I know my habs don't usually take off until temps reach the 80's . I've got a large hab plant in a 3 gallon pot inside right now and it's covered with fresh chilis. Keep it watered and misted frequently as central heat will dry a plant up really quick .
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: LoneStarSon]
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12/15/12 12:28 AM
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Thais , pequins and cayennes all got bit by the freeze this last week . I didn't have room as I moved the habs and diamantes inside. No biggie, they'll re-seed. As soon as they're all dry I'm going to put 'em in the coffee grinder and have satan's chili powder. 
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: LoneStarSon]
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01/02/13 04:02 PM
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Okay, so I am planning on planting some herbs in the back yard this spring. I want to start them inside and then move them out after the threat of frost is over.
Is it too early to start the seeds now?
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
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01/03/13 12:51 AM
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Okay, so I am planning on planting some herbs in the back yard this spring. I want to start them inside and then move them out after the threat of frost is over.
Is it too early to start the seeds now? Not really . Most garden herbs are quite tolerant of being root-bound . What size pot are you starting them in ? If you're germinating in the small peat disks it might be a good idea to get some larger pots ( say , 2-4" ) and transplant them when they get too crowded . Just keep them warm and give them plenty of light and they should be fine.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Siberman]
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01/03/13 12:56 AM
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If you're growing mints : keep them in a large planter or plant them where you're sure you want them. They spread quite fast .
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: LoneStarSon]
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01/03/13 01:15 AM
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Anyone else loaded with Lady Bugs? I have a boat load of 'em at the lake. Odd.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: LoneStarSon]
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01/03/13 02:19 AM
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Anyone else loaded with Lady Bugs? I have a boat load of 'em at the lake. Odd. Sure they're not asian ladybugs ? They'll nest in your house over the winter and make a mess.
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