tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post708373754719590139..comments2024-03-18T20:50:36.597-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Progress in the gardenPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-45260959709599530192013-06-21T11:28:49.519-07:002013-06-21T11:28:49.519-07:00So far all I've grown is basil, parsley, rosem...So far all I've grown is basil, parsley, rosemary, and chives. The chives keep growing back on their own. Maybe, I'll graduate to tomatoes next year.Jay from Phillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-18652723134671766832013-06-21T06:53:17.174-07:002013-06-21T06:53:17.174-07:00We make our own horseradish sauce with ours. And ...We make our own horseradish sauce with ours. And yes, the home-grown stuff is WAY powerfull!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924993310937754220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-41085202049488677442013-06-20T15:32:22.377-07:002013-06-20T15:32:22.377-07:00Think it's not actually a spider but rather a ...Think it's not actually a spider but rather a predatory mite.Expatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-44174632232906949992013-06-20T14:53:16.975-07:002013-06-20T14:53:16.975-07:00My husband was very impressed with the way Don cut...My husband was very impressed with the way Don cut the chicken fence in half. He said he would have rolled it out and used snips. Great idea!Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-81946645115446961182013-06-20T09:52:26.369-07:002013-06-20T09:52:26.369-07:00Absolutely on high fences for the deer, but my sis...Absolutely on high fences for the deer, but my sister-in-law keeps her chickens roaming around but claims they can fly higher than she expected when she first started keeping them.<br /><br />I like the idea of the chickens roaming all over enjoying bugs & other goodies but not the garden.<br /><br />Thanks for your advice!LarryRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-55772855680596746372013-06-20T08:50:10.398-07:002013-06-20T08:50:10.398-07:00I have some tires. Thought about planting in them....I have some tires. Thought about planting in them. Then I read Granny Miller and she suggests that tires may cause cancer. I'm concerned as I HAVE Cancer. Anyone that can weigh in about this, I'd appreciate it. I mentioned it above, but did not receive a response. I thought this way of planting might be easier for me as I have limited energy and time due to treatment. Thanks. Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-58137018232007936072013-06-20T07:26:09.769-07:002013-06-20T07:26:09.769-07:00Yes exactly. However the high fencing is to keep ...Yes exactly. However the high fencing is to keep the deer out, not the chickens. The amount of damage a single deer can do in a night (as far as eating tender young plants) is astounding.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-16954418747638792382013-06-19T18:05:04.830-07:002013-06-19T18:05:04.830-07:00I know it has been a huge amount of work but it is...I know it has been a huge amount of work but it is also a long term investment. Hopefully when you are too old to work like you do, the garden will be pretty much on cruise control and you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.danniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09927115644696786196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-67965238830769764042013-06-19T17:00:15.154-07:002013-06-19T17:00:15.154-07:00Thanks! Lots of work went into that dairy article...Thanks! Lots of work went into that dairy article.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-58709641358997652902013-06-19T15:56:14.129-07:002013-06-19T15:56:14.129-07:00I get it.
Just Me.I get it.<br /><br />Just Me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-40630002495437825482013-06-19T15:21:14.285-07:002013-06-19T15:21:14.285-07:00Hi Patrice, Just wanted to let you know I just rec...Hi Patrice, Just wanted to let you know I just received my July/August Backwoods Home Mag. and you have 2 articles there! Congrats! 2 in one issue! Bet you are proud of that. Lots of good info there. And 1 article the issue before that! Keep up the great work, love seeing your writings. .....pigzzilla Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-64331492280343124832013-06-19T13:34:56.250-07:002013-06-19T13:34:56.250-07:00Oh, and if the weeds are not in the beds but aroun...Oh, and if the weeds are not in the beds but around the beds, just lay the tarp down right over the weeds.MCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-25482492656699744532013-06-19T13:33:19.359-07:002013-06-19T13:33:19.359-07:00Patrice, I love your blogging about country life, ...Patrice, I love your blogging about country life, and I learn so much! If I may make a suggestion about your future bean site? Instead of weeding it, just lay down newspaper all over the weeds, and then cover with dirt and/or compost. Finally, just plant your seeds. Believe me, this works, and with a lot less effort than weeding all of that!MCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-70949816829460174012013-06-19T13:26:55.259-07:002013-06-19T13:26:55.259-07:00Have you read Granny Miller lately? She suggests t...Have you read Granny Miller lately? She suggests that planting in tires may cause cancer.Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-44507424602493881612013-06-19T11:00:21.931-07:002013-06-19T11:00:21.931-07:00Spider sure does look like Phidippus johnsoni:
ht...Spider sure does look like Phidippus johnsoni:<br /><br />http://bugguide.net/node/view/611507<br /><br />Scroll down to the "Red abdomen" subsection to see two very different red abdominal markings. The one on the left looks more like the one Patrice photoed than the one on the right.LarryRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-22637735796008038982013-06-19T10:11:12.860-07:002013-06-19T10:11:12.860-07:00Red backed jumping spider - is venomous, but not d...Red backed jumping spider - is venomous, but not deadly. May need medical attention if bitten. Is an aggressive spider.Susan Humestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14374042568634619411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-67406284730689418722013-06-19T07:06:05.143-07:002013-06-19T07:06:05.143-07:00Your garden reflects the many hours of hard work y...Your garden reflects the many hours of hard work you've put into it, awesome!<br /><br />I'm also allergic to hay. It's annoying to itch and end up with swelling and welts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363532651622078445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-83413258072123442252013-06-19T07:05:05.365-07:002013-06-19T07:05:05.365-07:00Your garden reflects hours and hours and hours of ...Your garden reflects hours and hours and hours of hard work, awesome!<br /><br />I'm also allergic to hay, it's annoying to itch and swell up with welts afterwards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363532651622078445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-74533997503882106192013-06-19T06:36:09.340-07:002013-06-19T06:36:09.340-07:00I am SO JEALOUS of your tires btw. I've had a...I am SO JEALOUS of your tires btw. I've had absoutely NO LUCK finding a regular source for tires. Not one company wants to talk to me about getting rid of the old tires. I've been able to get a bunch of car and small truck tires via craigslist, but only one large tractor tire.....Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924993310937754220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-80004065285995435622013-06-19T06:31:10.521-07:002013-06-19T06:31:10.521-07:00What do you do with the horseradish? I recall the ...What do you do with the horseradish? I recall the summer my father dug up a single root and attempted to put it through the hand food grinder in the kitchen. He HAD to take the project outside because the fresh dug root was so potent. I don't have any idea what he added (vinegar?), but I do recall that just the tiniest bit was POWERFUL. This was the first and last time he processed the root. LOTS of TEARS it was so potent.<br /><br />Great idea with the tires. Love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-44111524321039978712013-06-19T03:06:03.590-07:002013-06-19T03:06:03.590-07:00That looks you had a lot of work in your garden bu...That looks you had a lot of work in your garden but we don't have a garden to do these stuffs but I love gardening.Be a Traderhttp://www.learntotrade.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-73635402672294336792013-06-18T23:49:31.100-07:002013-06-18T23:49:31.100-07:00How exciting to see so much progress in your garde...How exciting to see so much progress in your garden and the seedlings strong and healthy. I've so enjoyed following your garden's progress - thanks for sharing the photos and updates. It's a rather ingenious idea having those tarps down. Best wishes for a good harvest this year. JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-18372270638680028392013-06-18T20:05:40.273-07:002013-06-18T20:05:40.273-07:00Looks great, Patrice! I envy you your raspberries!...Looks great, Patrice! I envy you your raspberries! <br /><br />I am no arachnophile (eek!), but I think that is a Johnson jumper, or red-backed jumping spider. See link: http://www.bugsinthenews.com/Texas%20Spiders/Red-backed%20Jumping%20Spider%20%20San%20Isidro%20TX%20%202%20June%202007%20Cat%20T.htm Lisa Beth W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-80276949556702781932013-06-18T17:46:21.454-07:002013-06-18T17:46:21.454-07:00Wow. You make me tires. ;-)
Congratulations! Every...Wow. You make me tires. ;-)<br />Congratulations! Everything looks fantastic!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-9051595832228909962013-06-18T16:31:20.631-07:002013-06-18T16:31:20.631-07:00That spider looks like the dreaded rogue, Man-Eati...That spider looks like the dreaded rogue, Man-Eating spider of Borneo. They attack without provocation and always growl before biting.<br /><br />Huggs.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com