The Plants That Will Disappear First in a Crisis by KARAN1 in gardening

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The Medicinal Garden Kit

First frost came through my part of Arkansas this week that damaged many garden plants. I picked this last batch of jalapeno peppers, cayenne peppers, and a small amount of okra. I thank the Lord for this harvest! by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Noice

First frost came through my part of Arkansas this week that damaged many garden plants. I picked this last batch of jalapeno peppers, cayenne peppers, and a small amount of okra. I thank the Lord for this harvest! by In-the-clouds in gardening

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That looks great! That's more than my plants produced all year.

Harvest of garlic is now in the kitchen with a couple small bags of dry beans, all grown in the garden without the use of harmful chemicals. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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That will keep those non-men vampires away

After a couple months of curing in the workshop, the garlic was overdue for being cleaned and brought into the kitchen. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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And this is what the garlic looked like after cleaning.

Harvest for one day: butternut squash, mint, okra, cayenne pepper.... The plants survived a brutal hail storm, and other challenges. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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My niggas. Of all of the drama in the world, gardening takes the top spot.

Harvest for one day: butternut squash, mint, okra, cayenne pepper.... The plants survived a brutal hail storm, and other challenges. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Nice squash. I wiah you a bountiful harvest the rest of the season

Muskmelon growing inside an old hamster cage by In-the-clouds in gardening

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I lay claim to my namesake melon.

Doe waiting for corn in front of myrtle tree by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Lame. Call me when she quarters away.

Muskmelon growing inside an old hamster cage by In-the-clouds in gardening

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If you can't guess why the melon would be growing in a cage, I will explain. I have lost melons this year from animals eating them just as they begin to ripen. I am hoping the cage will be a good defense that protects the melon. I have used this trick before and it was successful.

The Purple Plum radish almost went extinct in my garden. I planted my last seeds in the spring, which were over 10 years old. Only a couple plants grew well of this variety. Then a hail storm did some damage, but I managed to save a small amount of seed. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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The plant made pretty blossoms.

Cat Tower Muskmelon! This melon was tasty and sweet. And it grew on a cat tower. I planted the seed and 138 days later the melon was ripe in Arkansas. (About 4 months, 16 days) by In-the-clouds in gardening

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You can see it growing on the vine, on a cat tower: saidit post

And another picture

Not all melons make it into the house. Many of the wild animals also like to eat melons, as you can see here: saidit post

Somebody has been eating my muskmelons. So far this year, three melons have been ruined by pests in my garden. I'm guessing it's a rat or mouse. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Interesting. I did not know deer would stomp on them, but I have had other problems with deer in the past, so I grow melons only in the fenced area where they keep out. But the smaller animals can still get through the chain-link fence.

Somebody has been eating my muskmelons. So far this year, three melons have been ruined by pests in my garden. I'm guessing it's a rat or mouse. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Around my home, we have trouble raising melons because deer stomp and eat them.

Somebody has been eating my muskmelons. So far this year, three melons have been ruined by pests in my garden. I'm guessing it's a rat or mouse. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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/u/DrRaccoon was it you?

Heaviest cabbage in the world was grown in Alaska! 138 pounds! I was surprised that some veggies are able to grow so large that far up north. [guinnessworldrecords.com] by In-the-clouds in gardening

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That's a lot of cole slaw.

"Seedless" Watermelon, Second Generation ~ Last year we bought a watermelon from the store and I found one seed inside, planted it in the spring, and from the homegrown fruit, I saved about 64 seeds. It was small, but tasted sweet and refreshing. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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You previously showed your pepper plant in a pot against a fence in a corner. I'm glad you are getting bell peppers, even if they are small.

Since you grow in containers, you may be interested to know that this watermelon was from a vine growing in a pot, and not a very big pot either.

"Seedless" Watermelon, Second Generation ~ Last year we bought a watermelon from the store and I found one seed inside, planted it in the spring, and from the homegrown fruit, I saved about 64 seeds. It was small, but tasted sweet and refreshing. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Looks tasty, shame it wasn't bigger. Our bell peppers are like that, they're good but tiny. It's interesting the seedlessness didn't transfer over.

Watermelon Shaped Like A Pear ~ A "seedless" watermelon we bought last year at the grocery store had a single seed inside, which I planted this spring. This fruit came from that vine, which was hit by hail last month and did not look as healthy as it should to produce good fruit. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Here is an update.

"Seedless" Watermelon, Second Generation ~ Last year we bought a watermelon from the store and I found one seed inside, planted it in the spring, and from the homegrown fruit, I saved about 64 seeds. It was small, but tasted sweet and refreshing. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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High resolution image

About 64 seeds were saved.

The fruit, before it was cut, was in the shape of a pear.

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How it looked a month earlier, still on the vine: Saidit post

How it looked soon after the seed germinated: Saidit post

Watermelon Shaped Like A Pear ~ A "seedless" watermelon we bought last year at the grocery store had a single seed inside, which I planted this spring. This fruit came from that vine, which was hit by hail last month and did not look as healthy as it should to produce good fruit. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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What's it look like inside?

Vine borers have been a big problem in my garden this year. They have attacked the zucchini and pumpkin vines. Using a knife, I recently performed surgery on the plants, cut them open, and removed three of these worms. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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This woman does not look Chinese.

Vine borers have been a big problem in my garden this year. They have attacked the zucchini and pumpkin vines. Using a knife, I recently performed surgery on the plants, cut them open, and removed three of these worms. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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In China they'd consider that a bonus harvest

Heaviest cabbage in the world was grown in Alaska! 138 pounds! I was surprised that some veggies are able to grow so large that far up north. [guinnessworldrecords.com] by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Source: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/heaviest-cabbage

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Although the growing season is much shorter in Alaska than in the rest of the U.S., the nearly endless summer sun makes it possible for many crops like cabbage to just keep growing and growing.

https://farmflavor.com/alaska/foods-grow-alaska/

Corn damaged by hail failed to grow a full ear.... from my small garden in Arkansas, 3 weeks after the worst hail storm I have ever witnessed. Stalks fell down and leaves were shredded. Farmers also see hail damage. I expect food shortages soon (but trust the Lord to provide, as he always has). by In-the-clouds in gardening

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I gave it to the woodland creatures to eat. I put it down in a spot where I leave food scraps at the edge of the woods. The next day the edible parts were gone, leaving only the empty cob behind.

Corn damaged by hail failed to grow a full ear.... from my small garden in Arkansas, 3 weeks after the worst hail storm I have ever witnessed. Stalks fell down and leaves were shredded. Farmers also see hail damage. I expect food shortages soon (but trust the Lord to provide, as he always has). by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Oh that's rough, you going to try and salvage any of that or just compost it?

This vine is growing in my garden and survived the hail storm. Can you guess what this melon is growing on? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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You are correct!

The old tower was falling apart so my wife suggested I burn it outside, but it slipped into my garden instead. It has a little usefulness left.

I can't really judge how much time is left until the melons are ripe. And there are no guarantees.

A challenge with growing melons is sometimes rabbits eat the new shoots on the vines if they find them low to the ground. Another problem is turtles eating the fruit if they find it on the ground. So I am hoping if the vines are raised up, they will have a better chance of survival and the fruit will be more likely to make it into the house.

This vine is growing in my garden and survived the hail storm. Can you guess what this melon is growing on? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Haha, nice use of a cat tower! How long do those melons have left to go?

This vine is growing in my garden and survived the hail storm. Can you guess what this melon is growing on? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Hint: It's a muskmelon and /u/Musky might have one of these supports inside his home.

Mushrooms are popping up in my backyard today. (Arkansas, USA) I don't know if they are edible. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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On a regular basis. But i mostly don't pluck them because imo the woods I live in have gotten quite vulnerable in the last three or four years.

Water seemingly is quite a problem nowadays, where I roam now. Though it never was in the last century...

My conclusion so far for my region is, that mushrooms come and go earlier, season-wise.

Mushrooms are popping up in my backyard today. (Arkansas, USA) I don't know if they are edible. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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You can try posting this pic to /r/mycology if you still have reddit account.

Mushrooms are popping up in my backyard today. (Arkansas, USA) I don't know if they are edible. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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The average highs for my location of Arkansas in 2022:

  • August: 90
  • September: 87
  • October: 77

Do you look for mushrooms?

Mushrooms are popping up in my backyard today. (Arkansas, USA) I don't know if they are edible. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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What are your mean temperatures in fall season at your location? (e.g. August, September, October...)

Fascinating watching them breed so early elsewhere.

Mushrooms are popping up in my backyard today. (Arkansas, USA) I don't know if they are edible. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Lol. No. Maybe they are normal puffball mushrooms.

Mushrooms are popping up in my backyard today. (Arkansas, USA) I don't know if they are edible. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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I appreciate the link. The mushrooms here are small, about one or two inches wide and have stems. From your link about the giant puffball:

Unlike other mushrooms, they lack a stem but have a root-like base.

Giant puffballs can grow as big as a soccer ball or watermelon. The largest giant puffball reported was 8.6 feet wide and weighed 48 pounds.

I have never seen a mushroom that big! Have you?

Mushrooms are popping up in my backyard today. (Arkansas, USA) I don't know if they are edible. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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I believe you have this:

https://www.webmd.com/diet/benefits-of-giant-puffball

A watermelon is forming, but is currently pear-shaped. The vine grew from the only seed found in a "seedless" watermelon bought at the store last year. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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I have some good looking plants right now, so I should post some pictures. Except the tomato plant. It has some blight that I can't get rid of. I think it's in the soil.

A watermelon is forming, but is currently pear-shaped. The vine grew from the only seed found in a "seedless" watermelon bought at the store last year. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope that these watermelons are not GMO.

It's been 7 months since you posted to https://saidit.net/s/gardening/ - It would be good to see you post there more often.

A watermelon is forming, but is currently pear-shaped. The vine grew from the only seed found in a "seedless" watermelon bought at the store last year. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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It definitely has more seeds than the original, but it is just as sweet and produces a lot of fruit.

A watermelon is forming, but is currently pear-shaped. The vine grew from the only seed found in a "seedless" watermelon bought at the store last year. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Hah, another "seedless" watermelon! Isn't it ironic? If this is your third year growing these, what is your opinion about the fruit from the first two years you grew these? Were they as good as the one bought at the store? Did it revert back to a seeded fruit?

My experience this year is that the "seedless" watermelon is the first to form fruit. The heirloom watermelon vines also growing in my garden, and planted at the same time, have yet to begin forming fruit.

Unusually cool day in the garden today in Arkansas. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

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It was 12 degrees cooler than the historical average.

A watermelon is forming, but is currently pear-shaped. The vine grew from the only seed found in a "seedless" watermelon bought at the store last year. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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I am on my 3rd year of volunteers from a seedless watermelon plant bought 4 years ago.

Siling labuyo, second haul by Musky in gardening

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They also strangely point upwards when they grow. I think they taste great, although they're so potent I only use them to flavor vinegar. A little bit goes a long way. They have a fruity flavor to them, it's interesting.

Siling labuyo, second haul by Musky in gardening

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Those are strange-looking little peppers. So, are you enjoying the flavor?

A watermelon is forming, but is currently pear-shaped. The vine grew from the only seed found in a "seedless" watermelon bought at the store last year. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Here is what the vine looked like last month. You can see it has grown.

This yellow and black beetle looks like a newcomer to my garden. I wonder what he does. Anybody know his name? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Thanks to /u/Zapped and /u/Musky for helpful tips on identifying this beetle. Based on what I read, I do not think I should be concerned about it damaging the squash plants. They might eat rotting wood.

This yellow and black beetle looks like a newcomer to my garden. I wonder what he does. Anybody know his name? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Google searched "yellow and black beetle Arkansas".

Some pink lemonade berries are ripening on a small bush. I'm surprised the birds did not eat them all. by In-the-clouds in gardening

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That sounds delicious.

This yellow and black beetle looks like a newcomer to my garden. I wonder what he does. Anybody know his name? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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How do you know this? Did you take a class on insects? Or describe it in google?

This yellow and black beetle looks like a newcomer to my garden. I wonder what he does. Anybody know his name? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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It's definitely a longhorn beetle. The beetle u/Zapped mentioned, Rutpela maculata, looks really close with the yellow legs, but I'm not 100% as they have a tapered body since they mimic wasps and your guy doesn't look all that tapered to me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutpela_maculata

The Four-banded Longhorn Beetle looks similar but it doesn't have yellow legs.

https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/2331/four-banded_longhorn_beetle.html

This yellow and black beetle looks like a newcomer to my garden. I wonder what he does. Anybody know his name? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Black and Yellow Longhorn Beetle.

This yellow and black beetle looks like a newcomer to my garden. I wonder what he does. Anybody know his name? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Other information: He was standing on the leaf of a squash vine.

Are you seeing bees acting weird like this? ~ Handicapped Bee Struggles to Fly ~ It might be a carpenter bee. My wife said he looked drunk, and added: "Don't drink and fly!" [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Other ideas that should be investigated:

  • chemtrails, which are sprayed overhead almost daily

  • 5G and other sources of microwave radiation

Are you seeing bees acting weird like this? ~ Handicapped Bee Struggles to Fly ~ It might be a carpenter bee. My wife said he looked drunk, and added: "Don't drink and fly!" [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

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I wonder if this bee has been adversely affected by something that killed a bee, which I found dead, documented in a previous post:

https://saidit.net/s/gardening/comments/auvg/honeybees_dying_something_has_changed_this_year_i/

Bees Love These Zucchini plants ~ Bees appear to be resting inside the beautiful squash blossoms, as if they never want to leave.... [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Sometimes the bees do not leave the flower and it closes up on them! You can see an example of that in this video:

https://saidit.net/s/gardening/comments/awjj/bees_are_getting_trapped_inside_squash_blossoms/

Ladybug Helps Control Pests On A Squash Plant ~ This time I think it's a real "ladybug" instead of the Asian Lady Beetle because this one does not have an "M" painted on its face. Do you bug experts agree? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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It's good to see the old-fashioned ladybugs still exist, even if they are having to compete for territory.

Ladybug Helps Control Pests On A Squash Plant ~ This time I think it's a real "ladybug" instead of the Asian Lady Beetle because this one does not have an "M" painted on its face. Do you bug experts agree? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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That looks like a proper lady bug to me. That's awesome, I haven't seen anything but the asian lady beetles in forever.

Ladybug Helps Control Pests On A Squash Plant ~ This time I think it's a real "ladybug" instead of the Asian Lady Beetle because this one does not have an "M" painted on its face. Do you bug experts agree? by In-the-clouds in gardening

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Earlier this spring, /u/Musky helped me realize I had Asian Lady Beetles.

https://saidit.net/s/gardening/comments/ascw/a_welcome_friend_to_the_garden_ladybugs_have/

I got my largest crop of siling labuyo ever. by Musky in gardening

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Oh, now that is clear to me.... You have a method to wash the hot chemical off your skin. Yeah, regular soap did not work for me. I still had peoper pepper hands. My solution was to buy cheap, plastic disposable gloves and wear them when removing seeds from a large quantity of peppers.

I got my largest crop of siling labuyo ever. by Musky in gardening

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That's interesting that you learned ways to remove the hot chemical from the peppers so you can safely extract seeds.

I mean to get it off your hands afterwards.

I got my largest crop of siling labuyo ever. by Musky in gardening

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Yes, we can be content in all things! There is always something to be thankful for (like the peppers). I appreciate the scripture you shared. We can do all things through the one who died for us and lives for us: Christ, who strengthens us when we turn to him. It only takes a thought directed toward him to receive strength.

That's interesting that you learned ways to remove the hot chemical from the peppers so you can safely extract seeds.

I got my largest crop of siling labuyo ever. by Musky in gardening

[–]Musky[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

They're a little tricky to seed, they tend to mush too. Probably why they don't sell these in the stores, they're not very durable peppers.

I use alcohol or mineral oil to remove the capsaicin, or if you have mechanic's soap. Regular soap just doesn't do a great job at removing it.

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11-13

I got my largest crop of siling labuyo ever. by Musky in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Since those peppers are so hot and yet small, extracting seeds from them must have been a delicate operation. I learned the hard way years ago with the milder Jalapeno peppers, what pepper hands means.... And then making the mistake of rubbing my eye and feeling the burn!

Even if the growing conditions are changing, I'm glad for your sake that it's been a blessing when it comes to pepper production.

Summer squash is now coming from the garden into the house. Come and see how the squash looks on the plants as I pick some.... [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I am hoping to have enough that I can share some. When I eat them, one of my favorite ways is to fry them in oil, as shown in this picture:

https://saidit.net/s/gardening/comments/av9v/first_summer_squash_of_2023and_its_still_spring/

Summer squash is now coming from the garden into the house. Come and see how the squash looks on the plants as I pick some.... [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]RapeMyMouth 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Looks delicious.

What do you do with your harvest?

I got my largest crop of siling labuyo ever. by Musky in gardening

[–]Musky[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The wife's co-worker gave her some peppers and I grew that plant from seed. It does surprisingly well where it is. But... All my pepper plants produced early. My mother was telling me something about an El Nino something something weather system that was giving us unusual weather.

Idk, but the peppers are doing great. The basil has been disappointing for years now. Not sure why, it used to be so easy to grow.

I got my largest crop of siling labuyo ever. by Musky in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That's new to me! You are the first to show me this small pepper. I read that it's very hot, so it wouldn't take many of those little peppers to impart some heat to a bottle of vinegar.

Siling labuyo is generally accepted as the world's smallest hot pepper, as the fruit often measure a mere 0.20 in (0.51 cm) in length by 0.10 in (0.25 cm) in width[6]

May is an early date for peppers to be coming in. I hope you enjoy them

Summer squash is now coming from the garden into the house. Come and see how the squash looks on the plants as I pick some.... [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]Musky 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Very cool, I love seeing your gardening posts.

First Tomatoes of 2023 Now Forming - The plant grew from seed I saved from last year's Early Girl variety. by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

7b here. I remember trying to grow Brandywines and never had much success with those, but I heard good things about their flavor.

First Tomatoes of 2023 Now Forming - The plant grew from seed I saved from last year's Early Girl variety. by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

There was nothing special about the storage. I keep my seeds in individual sandwich bags, to keep them separate and dry, inside a box in my house at room temperature.

First Tomatoes of 2023 Now Forming - The plant grew from seed I saved from last year's Early Girl variety. by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]Node 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

What's your climate zone? 10b here on the coast, although the 34F this year was coldest in years. My Brandywines are about 2 inches tall, and the sun still struggles to burn off the morning fog.

First Tomatoes of 2023 Now Forming - The plant grew from seed I saved from last year's Early Girl variety. by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]Zapped 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

How did you store them?

First Tomatoes of 2023 Now Forming - The plant grew from seed I saved from last year's Early Girl variety. by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I did an experiment with old tomato seed before and saw seed germinate that was 7 or 8 years old.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0b3JTgNu-oU

And last year I saw pumpkin seed germinate that was about 15 years old.

https://saidit.net/s/pics/comments/9cgm/pumpkin_seed_germinated_im_surprised_that/

First Tomatoes of 2023 Now Forming - The plant grew from seed I saved from last year's Early Girl variety. by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]Zapped 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Nice. Have you researched on how long you can keep certain seeds in storage and how to keep them viable?

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]Node 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Fresh out of the garden is the best.

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]Melodic_Programmer 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Definitely a garter snake, very cool. You now have a snake friend.

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]IkeConn 5 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Looks like the not so deadly Garter Snake. It's bite is extremely non-venomous. Hundreds of them gather every Spring in a big fuck fest to make a lot of baby snakes.

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

If I had been in Adam 's place in the garden, I probably would also have failed that test. But I thank the Lord that I can call on him for strength to resist any temptation. Jesus died on the cross for us so that his Holy Spirit gives us strength to overcome sin when we call on his name, when we pray like this: Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. So now, if the snake would try to tempt me, I would rely on Jesus for his help. But this snake today only stuck his tongue out at me, and then he slithered out of sight.

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]noshore4me 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Did it encourage you to take a bite of forbidden fruit?

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]Vulptex 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I feel like most of the things you make a big deal about are just everyday occurrences. Not everything is a sign.

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

You probably saw the summer squash, specifically: Zucchini. I ate one today!

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_garter_snake

Looks like your snake is a professional model. Nice garden. Are those squash or cucumbers?

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I do enjoy visiting the garden every day, as it is usually a peaceful place. My wife called the plastic pools a three-ring-circus and she would be embarrassed if the neighbors could see them. I'm getting ready for a hot and dry summer and want to keep as much water in the garden beds as possible.... The large plastic containers could help keep the plants well-watered.

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I think you are right! Based on your tip, I searched and found a page that seems to confirm it.

https://birdwatchinghq.com/garter-snakes-in-arkansas/

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]Zapped 5 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Garter snake?

This snake was a surprise for me today in my garden. I don't know what kind it is.... Do you? This is in Arkansas, USA. [video] by In-the-clouds in gardening

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I'm not sure about the snake, but nice garden man. Looks very cozy and relaxing. I like all of your kid pool containers.

Honeybees Dying - Something has changed this year. I wasn't seeing any honeybees in my organic, pesticide-free garden, but then I saw a few, but some acted handicapped, having trouble walking on the flowers. Today, I saw a dead bee on a plant. It just died there? What's happening??? by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]neolib 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Maybe someone else in your neighborhood uses them.

Honeybees Dying - Something has changed this year. I wasn't seeing any honeybees in my organic, pesticide-free garden, but then I saw a few, but some acted handicapped, having trouble walking on the flowers. Today, I saw a dead bee on a plant. It just died there? What's happening??? by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It could be so many different chemicals or even 5G.... But I don't spray any chemicals in my garden so I don't know where the chemicals would come from if they didn't fall from the sky.

Honeybees Dying - Something has changed this year. I wasn't seeing any honeybees in my organic, pesticide-free garden, but then I saw a few, but some acted handicapped, having trouble walking on the flowers. Today, I saw a dead bee on a plant. It just died there? What's happening??? by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]neolib 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Neonicotinoids?

Neonicotinoid pesticides are slowly killing bees

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/neonicotinoid-pesticides-slowly-killing-bees (2017)

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neonicotinoid

Honeybees Dying - Something has changed this year. I wasn't seeing any honeybees in my organic, pesticide-free garden, but then I saw a few, but some acted handicapped, having trouble walking on the flowers. Today, I saw a dead bee on a plant. It just died there? What's happening??? by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]IkeConn 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It's aliens. Easiest way to take over the planet is to kill the bees and wait a few years. No fuss, no muss, no people.

Garlic scapes are in season! (Arkansas, USA) by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Garlic Scapes - One of my spring-time garden harvests.... Shown, in the image link below, with dehydrated cayenne pepper (preserved from last year's garden), used as seasoning and a healthful additive to my lunch....

http://john1126.com/images/20230522_scapes-with-dehydrated-cayenne.jpg

Sad Start for Okra - Many of the okra plants I had started have died or their growth is severely stunted, probably due to the colder than normal temperatures and excessive rain (in Arkansas). This okra plant is trying to make a flower with just one small, slightly yellow leaf! by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]TaseAFeminist4Jesus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That's probably what it is.

Sad Start for Okra - Many of the okra plants I had started have died or their growth is severely stunted, probably due to the colder than normal temperatures and excessive rain (in Arkansas). This okra plant is trying to make a flower with just one small, slightly yellow leaf! by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah, the green tint on the top of the soil is related, I think, maybe an algae.

Sad Start for Okra - Many of the okra plants I had started have died or their growth is severely stunted, probably due to the colder than normal temperatures and excessive rain (in Arkansas). This okra plant is trying to make a flower with just one small, slightly yellow leaf! by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]TaseAFeminist4Jesus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yes, I was, at least up until the week that just ended.

Sad Start for Okra - Many of the okra plants I had started have died or their growth is severely stunted, probably due to the colder than normal temperatures and excessive rain (in Arkansas). This okra plant is trying to make a flower with just one small, slightly yellow leaf! by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Are you also getting more rain than you need?

Bell pepper plant by Musky in gardening

[–]Musky[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I've never done bell peppers before, with spicy peppers I always wait until they're ripe because I can get the green ones at the store, but rarely ripe peppers. These, well, I guess it depends what we're doing with them. I imagine it'll probably be a mix of various ripeness, just taking them as needed and depending on the dish.

Sad Start for Okra - Many of the okra plants I had started have died or their growth is severely stunted, probably due to the colder than normal temperatures and excessive rain (in Arkansas). This okra plant is trying to make a flower with just one small, slightly yellow leaf! by In-the-clouds in gardening

[–]TaseAFeminist4Jesus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I get that same mossy green stuff on the surface of my potting soil. Kind of wondered if it's good / bad / indifferent. I guess I've basically landed on "indifferent."

Bell pepper plant by Musky in gardening

[–]TaseAFeminist4Jesus 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That's interesting. I've never tried doing it that way. The pepper seeds that have worked best for me are Ferry-Morse "Organic Pepper Seeds, Jalapeno Early." I'm a little curious to plant some of the seeds that came out of last year's pepper plant, though. They are not "heirloom," so like the seeds you planted I'd kind of be rolling the dice genetically.

Bell pepper plant by Musky in gardening

[–]newguy 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Nice. Do you usually harvest them when they are green, or wait until they are red?

Bell pepper plant by Musky in gardening

[–]Musky[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I have not had issues on using seeds from store bought produce. The fancy varieties may not be true to seed, and some things like apples never will, but there's no special characteristics here that I'm looking to preserve.

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