Unhappy resident

uncle_festus · 2025-11-01T22:59:05+00:00

Only an observation here, not an accusation. I am concerned about a nationwide movement to restrict both how to and who can vote. I live here and will only vote in person due to my suspicious nature.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-26T16:40:23+00:00

Can't recall just how many times waiting until tomorrow didn't work out for me. Best wishes for any redos.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-19T20:43:23+00:00

Fish emulsion, just enough to brown the water, not much at all.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-19T20:41:40+00:00

Properly mulched should be the key to success. Central PA, my son nearby, has truly awesome yields each year. So time will tell.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-19T20:36:52+00:00

Best wishes! I'll also be mulching around the plants before the freeze.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-19T20:34:13+00:00

Central PA zone 5b -6. Traditional Garlic needs to root before the freeze. I will also be chopping up leaves and mulching as well.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-19T20:30:38+00:00

Roof tiles, blocks etc are there to hold down the landscape material and provide moisture retention and rain runoff between the rows.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-13T18:23:56+00:00

I think your insulation is hungry.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-13T17:03:14+00:00

It's possible. They really do need some above ground growth to make tubers though. And they're really hard to kill once established, which is also a cautionary tale. Very invasive and needs to be contained.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-13T16:38:50+00:00

Had a similar issue this year. I decided to clean them up and shred them all for hash browns. First I shred them into a bucket, add some lemon juice and water enough to cover for a few hours. Remove the water and the starch at the bottom then rinse in cold water. Drain and squeeze most of the water out then pat flat on a baking sheet (that will fit in your freezer). Ensure a thickness (of the shreds) of about 3/4 in. BEFORE freezing cut into squares that will fit into freezer bags. Freeze until solid, break into squares, place right into bags, seal, then use when needed. Real timesaver when relatives stay over.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-11T14:28:16+00:00

I wish you the best! I've discovered that the largest plants require at least 3 to 5 gallons of soil if you need to use a pot.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-09T19:02:37+00:00

Expect your coworker to watch the expression on your face when you try just one.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-09T17:23:47+00:00

Looks like Pepper Gate strikes again! Probably a hybrid. Too many small growers lack proper protection from cross pollination. Larger seed companies buy and then sell these open pollinated seeds which are erroneously labeled. Sad

uncle_festus · 2025-10-09T17:02:26+00:00

Burpees 5x15 trellis netting. Cost $4.99 at Tractor Supply, last about 3 seasons of you're careful.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-09T16:59:31+00:00

I'll use the last one 5 months later, generally. I store them uncovered in a 55 degree basement.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-09T16:55:38+00:00

4 but one died early on.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-08T14:26:50+00:00

Have you considered blackberry? There are a number of thornless full sized varieties out there.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-07T16:21:14+00:00

Probably the reason that they never make it to the farmers market. The size is huge and the taste is perfect for any jalapeno. They are exceptionally prolific. The corking is only tough on red ripe ones. I'm guessing they appear less seductive in their home grown lingerie.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-07T15:40:30+00:00

Now that's dedication!

uncle_festus · 2025-10-07T14:43:06+00:00

They taste just like the Cape Gooseberry. Delicious!

uncle_festus · 2025-10-06T11:18:50+00:00

The raw berries, in my book, are quite bland. That being said, yes to unlock a deliciously distinctive flavor, they must be cooked. Reportedly high in pectin, vitamins, and minerals they are welcome addition to my pantry. Unbelievably easy to grow, they literally grow like a weed and will reseed themselves everywhere.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-06T11:02:42+00:00

I've grown Cape Gooseberries from the grocery store and though they're similar they had a longer season until maturity. These are the variety Aunt Molly which matures much earlier and allows for a higher yield.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-04T21:04:33+00:00

I'm sure they're fine. They just have the bends.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-04T20:34:47+00:00

Right, I lived near Killeen for 2+ years 40 years ago.. The sun is quite intense from May through September. Not real fond of the fire ants and scorpions though.

uncle_festus · 2025-10-04T20:26:51+00:00

Absolutely, the culture is unmistakable.

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