Brad Nelson
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Post by Brad Nelson on May 11, 2020 12:37:39 GMT -8
This sage — one of the oldest plants in my guardian (at least that I planted) — is getting yuge. It must be a good 5 feet in diameter. It’s getting ready to flower and the bees love it.  SageCamTheoretically, at one time I was growing some of these herbs to use in my soups. And they still are used in that way — with abundance enough to make regular soups for Jack's giant. But now they are just wonderful plants in themselves, both for the greenery and the abundant flowers. Such as this thyme that is now entering full bloom:  ThymeCam |
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Post by lynda on May 11, 2020 20:53:48 GMT -8
Your garden is looking great Brad
Drivers going by might look and crash
Oh, and that tree growing out of the brick hole
Looks to be a Mountain Ash
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Brad Nelson
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Post by Brad Nelson on May 11, 2020 21:15:23 GMT -8
I may have a more permanent home for your fig. Would it be okay to transplant it now? I can certainly wait until next year.
And here's another Kale Reminder Update: I would like some seeds when you get a chance. Will trade for sage.
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Post by lynda on May 12, 2020 13:01:49 GMT -8
Yes, Brad, plant Figley Jr. this week before it gets hot out again. And keep his feet moist/wet for a while. Figs like a lot of water, and sun. I hope you get a bountiful harvests for years to come. Just not this year. And probably not next year either. But soon, and for the rest of your life.
I have actually remembered your request for kale seeds! The seed pods have formed and should soon be ready for harvest. Sage would be a wonderful barter.
I have enjoyed your garden photos.
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Post by timothylane on May 12, 2020 13:58:07 GMT -8
I once read something about Texas farmers that the good ones would plant some trees for nuts (I think it was pecans, but unfortunately this was many years ago) for future conumption (in particular by their heirs, presumably their children). The bad ones would plant some fast-growing plants for more immediate benefit. Neither of these would be their main crops -- perhaps they were separators between fields (which could be handy in a severe windstorm threatening Dust Bowl conditions).
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Brad Nelson
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Post by Brad Nelson on May 12, 2020 19:39:41 GMT -8
Here's looking at you, Kale.
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