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Goodbye, friends. The Garden is shutting down. (thegarden.land)
 

You may have heard about an incident from the other day where a user uploaded some baaaaaad images. I’m worried that the responsibility for hosting that stuff could circle back to the nice people running instances, as federated sites are connected that way.

I’m just a garden guy. Here because I wanted to show off pics of my garden with like minded green thumbs. I don’t need to get caught up in any trouble. The other thing is that I have this instance which is mostly just this one community !gardening. We often have only 1 or 0 active users in a day even though many people subscribe and participate from other instances. It’s lovely to have you all come and visit but hosting an instance for myself doesn’t grow corn 🌽.

Special shout out to our most active users Thrawn, Spacebar, editedit, thegiantkorean, David from Space. I have really enjoyed connecting with y’all through my favorite hobby. I will see you on one of the other garden communities I’m sure.

Do you grow Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpet)? If so, why? in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 2 points 1 year ago

I don’t grow it, but I have had two friends eat them and they described absolutely horrific hallucinations

Get low! in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 3 points 1 year ago

Aww sweetie, the sun is the other way

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Rattlesnake Wonder beans, heirloom variety (thegarden.land)
 

Update on the birdhouse gourd, it’s enormous and growing too many gourds! I’ve removed 15 and still have 15 in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 3 points 1 year ago

Lol the gourd family has you covered there! Grow a loofah! Grow a tea cup! Grow a birdhouse!

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Update on the birdhouse gourd, it’s enormous and growing too many gourds! I’ve removed 15 and still have 15 (thegarden.land)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by admin@thegarden.land to c/gardening@thegarden.land
3 comments fedilink
 

Feed me, Seymour!

Late blight? in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 2 points 1 year ago

Glad to hear that. My first one is almost ready I got a late start. Can’t wait to taste that beefsteak

Found a conjoined bush scallop squash in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 2 points 1 year ago

Look at this weirdo!

Late blight? in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Poor little guy! I don’t think you can do anything

Are my tomatoes going to make it? in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Did your tomatoes make it?

Shallots overwinter in New England? in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 2 points 1 year ago

Sorry I don’t know but I think you can get away with it. You would want to start them probably within 4 weeks, and yes use the row cover.

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August gardening tips from Portland Nursery (www.portlandnursery.com)
Are my tomatoes going to make it? in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Ohh it’s hail! I looked at the picture before I read and I was thinking blight. I think it’s going to survive. There’s still plenty of hot summer left. Cut off the dead stuff, give a good dose of fertilizer and keep it watered. Looks like it’s watered now so I think ya it’s going to be fine.

Mushrooms in my garden in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It looks really nice and easy to manage. I’m glad to not have the Bermuda grass here but we have our own issues. Like blackberries and knotweed. Now can you walk through that hoop? And how do you use it? Is there a plastic cover for it? I love how you have opted for food instead of lawn too I wanted to say.

Mushrooms in my garden in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Mushrooms are just so neat. I’ve inoculated a log with oysters but haven’t seen any yet.

Do you really have that much mulch? The other day I was watering and I realized that the bark mulch was hydrophobic and not letting any moisture in at all. Internet said I had applied it too think maybe. So I pulled off most of it. Watered the dirt directly and immediately noticed a change in my plants. I thought bark mulch would be such a benefit but really maybe not. In the veggie beds I only use straw which seems to do a lot better but obviously doesn’t look so great for the flower beds. What kind of mulch do you use and are you having that issue at all?

Mushrooms in my garden in c/gardening@thegarden.land
[–] admin@thegarden.land 1 points 1 year ago

That’s a great sign to see. Congratulations on your first garden! Can’t wait to see those cherry tomatoes when they ripen

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I have an ongoing offer in our sidebar to send anyone in USA free foxglove seeds. Only one taker so far!? (thegarden.land)
 

Fall is a great time to plant these foxglove seeds, that’s Digitalis purpurea. DM me your US address and get some free seeds! There’s no catch. I just love sharing seeds

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What actions are you using to prevent or prepare for climate change for yourself or community? Let’s learn from each other (thegarden.land)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by admin@thegarden.land to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
88 comments fedilink
 

I am working with a neighborhood organization to improve tree canopy in my urban area. I got involved with my neighborhood association and another org in an effort to build and strengthen my community. I would love to take more action but I’m not sure what or how. Starting to see now that working together with people helps make us more resilient

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My feed is not showing current posts, but posts more like 1 month old and older. I’ve changed all the settings. What can I do? (thegarden.land)
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Liquid Seaweed. Has anyone used it? I just got some but I have some questions (thegarden.land)
 

Should I give it to my veggie seedlings? Should I apply it more than once to veggies? Should I also use all purpose granular fertilizers ?

What would be like a general schedule?

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My wife surprised me with this bouquet from our garden! Does anyone know the name of the white flowers? (thegarden.land)
 

That rose is a climber called Kiss-Me-Kate and it’s so fragrant

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Have you heard of Kernza? I find it so fascinating (www.greenmatters.com)
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Did you know there’s no emoji for the cool S? Please add your name to this petition for change (chng.it)
 

I was outraged to discover this lack of emoji support for cool S

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Considering putting down cardboard between my beds. What do you think? (thegarden.land)
 

My beds are on the ground, not raised. It’s just grass in between them and when I mow it throws seeds in my beds and it’s so difficult to manage. Thinking about hoeing the grass out, adding a double layer of cardboard and then maybe some bark chips or straw just to hold it in place. What do you think? Do you foresee any issues? What do you have between your beds?

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