2016 Garden Photos - Page 7

jhp · August 1, 2016

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Originally Posted by efisakov

Here in NJ we were not permitted to grow Black Currants until few years ago. But it is still highly regulated that makes it just not possible to grow couple bushes. I love them. They have similar taste as Blueberries, just much bigger bush.
If it is allowed in your state I would recommend them. Very aromatic berries.

Sounds good. Why were they not permitted in NJ?

Jen

efisakov · August 1, 2016

They are involved in spreading blister rust in the past. Not entirely their fault.

http://www.currantc.com/index.php?sr...=AboutCurrants

efisakov · August 1, 2016

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Originally Posted by pixlpush

I've had good luck deterring birds in the past with old CD's tied to strings and hanging from things. They blow around in the wind and create all sorts of reflections from the sun that the birds don't like. I've not had many bird issues recently so I'm not using them now but they've helped in the past.

I tried that in my old house, but once they tasted the flowers, it was not working anymore.

jhp · August 10, 2016

Have to catch up on some pictures.

This is my harvest from 7/25. 63 days from plant out.

On my own for dinner, I ate the Uluru Ochre with some burrata and really good thick balsamic vinegar. I think it's my favorite of the dwarfs I grew this year.

So, I asked my husband to write an app for me that would calculate DTM, so I don't have to count it up on a calendar (or my fingers), and much to my surprise, he did it right away. I created to basic visual design. He did all the coding. Here is a link to the app, if anyone wants to try it out.

http://planting-date.surge.sh

You can fill any 2 of the fields and the the third will calculate.

Jen

jhp · August 10, 2016

I got my first accidental crossed seed from seed I saved. This was saved from Cherokee Green, one of my very favorites. I grow 2 plants each year. This year, I got one plant that was true and one that was not. Imagine my surprise when my fruit started to turn orangish red as it ripened.

Cherokee green on the right, crossed seed on the left.

Other side.

Inside.

Taste was just okay. I have more fruit to try, so possibly I ate it too soon when it wasn't quite ripe enough for full flavor.

Jen

MajorTom · August 12, 2016

I must have those pancakes!

jhp · August 12, 2016

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Originally Posted by MajorTom

I must have those pancakes!

Too late! They're in my belly!

August 1, 2016	#92
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	They are involved in spreading blister rust in the past. Not entirely their fault. http://www.currantc.com/index.php?sr...=AboutCurrants __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

August 10, 2016	#94
jhp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 492	Harvest, Harvest, Harvest Have to catch up on some pictures. This is my harvest from 7/25. 63 days from plant out. On my own for dinner, I ate the Uluru Ochre with some burrata and really good thick balsamic vinegar. I think it's my favorite of the dwarfs I grew this year. So, I asked my husband to write an app for me that would calculate DTM, so I don't have to count it up on a calendar (or my fingers), and much to my surprise, he did it right away. I created to basic visual design. He did all the coding. Here is a link to the app, if anyone wants to try it out. http://planting-date.surge.sh You can fill any 2 of the fields and the the third will calculate. Jen

August 10, 2016	#95
jhp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 492	Crossed Seed I got my first accidental crossed seed from seed I saved. This was saved from Cherokee Green, one of my very favorites. I grow 2 plants each year. This year, I got one plant that was true and one that was not. Imagine my surprise when my fruit started to turn orangish red as it ripened. Cherokee green on the right, crossed seed on the left. Other side. Inside. Taste was just okay. I have more fruit to try, so possibly I ate it too soon when it wasn't quite ripe enough for full flavor. Jen Last edited by jhp; August 10, 2016 at 02:16 PM.

August 12, 2016	#96
MajorTom Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 35	I must have those pancakes!