CC's Fruits, Veggies & Food 2023

[ducks4you]

This caught MY eye bc I have volunteer very Tall goldenrod growing amongst some burdock, but it can be harvested.
I might try that, decorate with it and then see what to do after that. I might try harvesting the seeds and replant in some other places on the property.

How To Harvest Goldenrod Seeds – Storables

Learn how to harvest goldenrod seeds in your garden and make the most of this beautiful plant. Find step-by-step instructions and tips for successful seed harvesting.

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Just FYI, it isn't GOLDENROD that gives you hay fever. it is ragweed.

Goldenrod or Ragweed: Which One Causes Fall Allergies? ⋆ Big Blog Of Gardening - ReportWire

Gardening in the fall is lovely. The temps are cooler, the sky is a searing bright blue, and the maples and oaks are announcing the season with their

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[Crealcritter]

First frost advisory issued for overnight.

Brought in my baby fig starts yesterday eve. I would like to see them grow a little more before they go dormant for the winter. i'll set them back outside in the full sun after danger of frost has past.

Big momma aloe vera has to also come in. I have given everyone who comes over a free aloe vera, they are easy to give away. But big momma just fills in the empty soil with more babies. She's too heavy for me to carry, so I have to use a dolly. I have a larger "pot" with rope handles I need to transplant her in, I think it's a #20 (20 gallons), yay more babies.

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[Crealcritter]

This caught MY eye bc I have volunteer very Tall goldenrod growing amongst some burdock, but it can be harvested.
I might try that, decorate with it and then see what to do after that. I might try harvesting the seeds and replant in some other places on the property.

How To Harvest Goldenrod Seeds – Storables

Learn how to harvest goldenrod seeds in your garden and make the most of this beautiful plant. Find step-by-step instructions and tips for successful seed harvesting.

storables.com

Just FYI, it isn't GOLDENROD that gives you hay fever. it is ragweed.

Goldenrod or Ragweed: Which One Causes Fall Allergies? ⋆ Big Blog Of Gardening - ReportWire

Gardening in the fall is lovely. The temps are cooler, the sky is a searing bright blue, and the maples and oaks are announcing the season with their

reportwire.org

Yep... Farm Babe has positively ID'ed ours as golden rod.

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[Crealcritter]

Strange how that works... Big momma aloe vera greened back up, after I brought her and her babies inside. Tank obviously photo bombed me, smiling even.

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[heirloomgal]

Gorgeous dog. Nice plant too.

 

[Crealcritter]

Rooting bay laurel cuttings is proving challenging. Of the 6 cuttings I received only one has rooted and to top it off it is a hard wood cutting, which is supposed to be more difficult to root than softwood (green) cuttings. All I know is bay laurel is s l o w at everything.

But now that I taught myself how to graft fruit trees. I have about 30 trees that will need to be planted in the ground as soon as they go dormant.

IDK... I just try crazy plant things around here. Something work, others dont, but the ones that work, sure create a lot of work

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[ducks4you]

Absolutely, a Lot of work!
I guess everybody tries something impossible, like buying a gardenia and trying to overwinter it and watching it die!
Been there, done that ($75 tree, on clearance for $16).

 

[Crealcritter]

Been there, done that ($75 tree, on clearance for $16).

I really need to say away from garden centers around end of season clearances. Oh look it's a poor neglected fruit tree, $10.00

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[Crealcritter]

Tank came in to inform me that there's bread on the stove waiting to rise, before it goes in the oven.

I told him if you know what's good for you, you best leave that bread alone. He thought about what I said.

Let's hope he makes the right choice.

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

What a beautiful sweet boy. Hugs and kisses for Tank.