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I planted marigolds with my 3 year old grand daughter last night in those expandable peat pellets. She jabbed the seeds down in the pellet with a popsicle stick.......probably to the bottom. 
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Remember Red's Rule # 2.
Given what they need, plants will do their part to survive and thrive. You can either replant the seeds a bit closer to the top while the toddler takes her nap, start a few cups of marigolds yourself and keep in reserve -- just in case -- or trust in #2 and let nature take its course.
Grandparents do what grandparents do.
Given what they need, plants will do their part to survive and thrive. You can either replant the seeds a bit closer to the top while the toddler takes her nap, start a few cups of marigolds yourself and keep in reserve -- just in case -- or trust in #2 and let nature take its course.
Grandparents do what grandparents do.
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Divided the seed potatoes, applied the powdered sulfur to them & set them up high (out of Dieter's reach) to scab over. Weather permitting, I'll plant them tomorrow.
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Would you believe those stabbed and tormented marigold seeds are already coming up? 
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It was drizzling yesterday so I planted the potatoes this morning, then fertilized them (13-13-13) ahead of the forecast cool front. perfect timing too as there's no moon, LOL!!! All the root crops are now in.
Another week or so, & I'll plant the peas.
Another week or so, & I'll plant the peas.
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Harvested more asparagus. I plan to make a Barley Asparagus Risotto for a special supper tonight for my bride. The rest will be blanched & frozen prior to vacuum packing.
The Risotto was a hit, she said she'd keep me for another year!!!
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That is not only thoughtful, but a very sweet thing to do for your wife. Glad she decided to keep you another year! LOL
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Well I've been harvesting asparagus for 5 weeks now & today I harvested what I believe is enough to last us until next spring (we now have 21 one lb. bags vacuum packed), so now it can just grow. This was by far the most productive year since I planted it 3 yrs ago.
Now I need to finish forming the rows in the main garden (I'm behind) & start planting...
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@w_r_ranch WOW, man I hope mine are half that productive....when they finally start putting out. Looking Good WR.
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Wr ranch, do you think I could plant asparagus in a half wine barrel? I may find room for it somewhere around this tiny yard.
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