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#71 of 129 Winter tomatoes by gagrice Dec 01, 2008 (9:21 am)
I built a temporary hot house for tomatoes and greens this winter. Wife says I cannot build my big fancy greenhouse till our other home sells. That could be a while in this market. Anyone know what kind of cactus this is? It keeps making these star like flowers. Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 01, 2008 10:40 am) gagrice (Dec 01, 2008 5:12 pm) ateixeira (Dec 01, 2008 1:08 pm) gagrice (Dec 01, 2008 4:52 pm)
#72 of 129 Re: Eau de Landfill [gagrice] by steve_ HOST Dec 01, 2008 (10:40 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Dec 01, 2008 9:21 am) Looks like one of these: Carrion Flower is one of the Stapeliads, a plant group from Africa whose odoriferous nectar mimics the stench of dead animals. Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History Replies to this message: gagrice (Dec 01, 2008 5:12 pm)
#73 of 129 Re: Winter tomatoes [gagrice] by ateixeira Dec 01, 2008 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Dec 01, 2008 9:21 am) Neat. Q: why white plastic, vs. clear? Replies to this message: gagrice (Dec 01, 2008 4:52 pm)
#74 of 129 Re: Winter tomatoes [ateixeira] by gagrice Dec 01, 2008 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 01, 2008 1:08 pm) That is what I had a roll of in the shed. Main purpose is to keep the cold night air out. It is fairly heavy stuff so it does not get ripped up during the winter winds.
#75 of 129 Re: Eau de Landfill [steve_] by gagrice Dec 01, 2008 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 01, 2008 10:40 am) That sure looks like it. I will have to go out and smell it tomorrow. The flowers lay flat on the ground. Those others in my picture have not opened up yet. They look like little hats. That is one of about 30 different cactus that was planted here when we bought the place. It must like where it is planted as it is loaded with flowers. It is covering a fairly large spot of the cactus garden. Another link: http://www.cpukforum.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t6704.html
#76 of 129 Purple potatoes by gagrice Mar 09, 2009 (6:59 pm)
I found a bunch of Peruvian Purple potatoes at a ranch market. Most of them had eyes, which is what I wanted. The Produce manager sold me the lot of them for a fraction of the normal price. I have planted a lot and plan on planting more. They taste just like regular potatoes. Though they are very high in anti-oxidants. Plus they are resistant to many diseases and pests. I will let you know how my crop comes out this fall. They make a very unique potato salad. The hit of the party. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 10, 2009 6:29 am) gagrice (Mar 10, 2009 7:23 am) ateixeira (Mar 10, 2009 7:27 am)
#77 of 129 Building a view from a dirt bank. by gagrice Mar 09, 2009 (7:20 pm)
This dark eyed junco pic was taken from my chair in front of my computer. I have built a place the birds like just a few feet from a picture window in my office. Life is good in spite of the crappy economy. I have planted lots of flowers that are just starting to look good.
#78 of 129 Re: Purple potatoes [gagrice] by ateixeira Mar 10, 2009 (6:29 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Mar 09, 2009 6:59 pm) I've seen those, but never tried them. So they taste the same, eh? Replies to this message: gagrice (Mar 10, 2009 7:23 am) ateixeira (Mar 10, 2009 7:27 am)
#79 of 129 Re: Purple potatoes [ateixeira] by gagrice Mar 10, 2009 (7:23 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 10, 2009 6:29 am) I don't think you could tell the difference blindfolded. The skins are very tender like a small red potato. My picture is bigger than life. That potato is only 3" long. Kind of like the peanut potatoes. I will plant a lot of them to see how they do. With a price of $4 per pound they may be the best bang for my garden space. No regular potatoes this year. Some sweet potatoes as they did very well last year. No straw bales this year, just large plastic drums cut in half for things that need to be up to keep out the bunnies. I also planted two semi dwarf Fuji apple trees and another type apricot. Plums are in full bloom and one peach tree. Figs are all leafed out. Just hoping we don't get a late frost and kill stuff. PS The Purple goes all the way through and they do not bleed their color. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 10, 2009 7:27 am)
#80 of 129 Re: Purple potatoes [gagrice] by ateixeira Mar 10, 2009 (7:27 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Mar 10, 2009 7:23 am) I'm not even in gardening mode yet. Hoops season is done so I'll have my weekends back.

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