QandPlanter @MrBrownThumb I need to look around for it then, since red clay is all I have #seedchat #seedchat -9:07 PM Oct 10th, 2012
SubvrsiveHippie @MrBrownThumb @QandPlanter If you use enough of it… #seedchat -9:06 PM Oct 10th, 2012
MrBrownThumb @QandPlanter It's a good soil conditioner and does a good job of breaking up clay soil. #SeedChat -9:04 PM Oct 10th, 2012
SuzOH @MrBrownThumb I'm looking online to see if I can find any locally, but not seeing it #seedchat -9:04 PM Oct 10th, 2012
SeedChat Thanks for joining us tonight, everyone. @xitomatl will be back next week. #SeedChat -9:03 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @MrBrownThumb ahh, gotcha! So what does it do for the soil? #seedchat #seedchat -9:03 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @SuzOH I'm not sure how expensive it would be on a large scale. But the bags seem comp to other composts I've seen. #SeedChat -9:01 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @QandPlanter No, cotton burr is the part of the plant that holds the cotton tufts. It's the seed pod, for lack of a better term. #SeedChat -9:00 PM Oct 10th, 2012
kctomato “@copedog: @kctomato maybe I can install gro-lites in the commie garden.. #seedchat” fancy LEDs -9:00 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @MrBrownThumb is cotton burr compost the same thing as cotton seed meal? I put that on my blueberries #seedchat#seedchat -8:59 PM Oct 10th, 2012
copedog @kctomato maybe I can install gro-lites in the commie garden.. #seedchat -8:59 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH @MrBrownThumb We have those, I had raccoons under my porch earlier this year. #seedchat -8:59 PM Oct 10th, 2012
modernmiagarden @QandPlanter -That's what is happening to most of my plants right now. Especially my pumpkins and roses. Lots of not-proper lace. #seedchat -8:59 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @MrBrownThumb @SuzOH @spiderwort52 there are definitely plenty of skunks in the 'burbs outside chicago, and their numbers are up.. #seedchat -8:58 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @SuzOH @spiderwort52 I haven't seen a skunk in Chicago yet, but I've seen raccoons and opossums this year searching for food. #seedchat -8:58 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH @MrBrownThumb Wouldn't cotton burr compost be expensive for a large area? I have clay to break up, but doubt I could afford compst #seedchat -8:58 PM Oct 10th, 2012
Spiderwort52 @SuzOH They tear up & fold over grass looking for grubs, & it's happening in my yard #seedchat -8:57 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @MrBrownThumb I did see cotton burr compost at GSG but I've been throwing down bags of Black Forest Soil Conditioner lately.. #seedchat -8:57 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @Spiderwort52 We talk about all kinds of things on#SeedChat almost no topic off limits here. -8:57 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @modernmiagarden they make the leaves look like lace, it doesn't usually kill the plant though, just a nuisance#seedchat #seedchat -8:56 PM Oct 10th, 2012 Spiderwort52 @MrBrownThumb @copedog I have a packet of Camelina, ordered but haven't tried yet. Have you tried this one???#seedchat -8:56 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @MrBrownThumb because the radish seeds were free at the Will County Farm Bureau? #seedchat -8:56 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @copedog However, I did remember to ask why you don't just use cotton burr compost and skip the extra step of growing a CC #seedchat -8:56 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH @Spiderwort52 Skunks? I haven't seen a skunk since I left CA, I hope I don't have to deal with any here #seedchat -8:56 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog well I will let you all know whether or not my radish experiment works out.. #seedchat -8:55 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @copedog just looked up spider beetles, those things are nasty looking, flea beetles are tiny and not that gross looking#seedchat #seedchat -8:55 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @copedog There was a cover crop that was recommended for clay soil I made note of for you, but now I can't remember it. #seedchat -8:54 PM Oct 10th, 2012 Spiderwort52 @copedog @MrBrownThumb Thought #seedchat was about seeds.....rats!! I read today that drought has brought on many skunks to Midwest -8:54 PM Oct 10th, 2012 kctomato #seedchat just to be clear I "think" it was flea beetles (damage was like that). I didn't care for the turnips because of deer and rabbits -8:52 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog what other cover crops will bust up clay and work well in shade, if not radishes? #seedchat -8:52 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @MrBrownThumb it's a good thing I don't live next door to the garden anymore.. maybe the flea beetles will eat the rats..#SeedChat -8:51 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @modernmiagarden @QandPlanter @kctomato we've got spider beetles in Chicago, I bet they're related.. #seedchat -8:50 PM Oct 10th, 2012 modernmiagarden @copedog @QandPlanter @kctomato -Evidently I am overrun with them now that I have seen a picture. D'oh.#seedchat -8:50 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @copedog Plant that stuff and you'll get flea beetles. #SeedChat -8:49 PM Oct 10th, 2012
shoutcacophony RT @SeedChat: Do you have a favorite soil-busting cover crop? #SeedChat -8:49 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog RT @SeedChat: Do you have a favorite soil-busting cover crop? #SeedChat -8:49 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @MrBrownThumb I have plenty, I can send you some ;) #seedchat #seedchat -8:49 PM Oct 10th, 2012 modernmiagarden Ditto. RT @copedog: @QandPlanter @kctomatonow I'm looking up flea beetles.. don't think we have them in the city #seedchat -8:49 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @QandPlanter @kctomato now I'm looking up flea beetles.. don't think we have them in the city #seedchat#seedchat -8:48 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @kctomato @copedog I do have awful problems with flea beetles already, that's a good point #seedchat #seedchat -8:48 PM Oct 10th, 2012 kctomato @MrBrownThumb #seedchat more people think that way around Lawrence & aren't so "rabid" about it. -8:48 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @kctomato srsly? this radish claims to grow 4' deep! In the shade I'm not sure what I'll get though.. but the seeds were free! #seedchat -8:46 PM Oct 10th, 2012 kctomato @copedog .. did not get as good coverage or soil penetration as turnips #seedchat -8:45 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @QandPlanter I kinda miss the smell of mint on the weed wacker after cleaning out mint. I almost wish I hadn't killed it all. #seedchat -8:45 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SubvrsiveHippie @copedog @Spiderwort52 I already went there. That's why I said they looked like some daikons. #seedchat -8:45 PM Oct 10th, 2012 kctomato @copedog one of the farms I grow at used them but have switched to turnips as radishes brought in more flea beetles and....#seedchat -8:44 PM Oct 10th, 2012
QandPlanter @copedog sorry, I've only used rye and clover#seedchat #seedchat -8:44 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SubvrsiveHippie @QandPlanter I love mint, but I had it corraled off from the other plants in the bed. I just didn't plan for blackberries#seedchat -8:44 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @SubvrsiveHippie @Spiderwort52 check outhttp://t.co/hk10klER and let me know what you think.. if they come up I'll let you know.. #seedchat -8:44 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @SubvrsiveHippie I was doing a mint vs weeds experiment and it got a little out of control, but at least it smells nice ;) #seedchat -8:40 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @copedog I always do that under the premise that I will use all those micro greens, until I get busy forget 2 harvest ;)#seedchat #seedchat -8:37 PM Oct 10th, 2012
SolakNC Our oops every year is not getting the 'wild' morning glories out before they go to seed. #seedchat -8:37 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH @SeedChat same here, looking to do a lot of work this fall to clear things out #seedchat -8:36 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @SubvrsiveHippie oh, yeah, I also had an oops moment with some mint... ;) #seedchat #seedchat -8:35 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat RT @SuzOH: @SeedChat this whole year was an oops year for me, hoping for better luck next year #seedchat -8:35 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat RT @SubvrsiveHippie: @SeedChat The only real oops was not clearing out all the small blackberry roots before planting an herb bed. #seedchat -8:35 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat RT @QandPlanter: @SeedChat my oops moment was not staying on top of weeding, I know I'm going to pay for that next year... #seedchat #seedchat -8:35 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SubvrsiveHippie @SuzOH @SeedChat Well, that too I guess. I didn't have a lot to harvest this year except for herbs. #seedchat.-8:35 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @SeedChat my oops moment was not staying on top of weeding, I know I'm going to pay for that next year...#seedchat #seedchat -8:35 PM Oct 10th, 2012 modernmiagarden @QandPlanter -Small successes but successes none the less. Thanks! #seedchat -8:35 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @kctomato You should throw one together. With social media you can find a whole new audience that was previously unreached #SeedChat -8:35 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SubvrsiveHippie @SeedChat The only real oops was not clearing out all the small blackberry roots before planting an herb bed.#seedchat -8:34 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH @SeedChat this whole year was an oops year for me, hoping for better luck next year #seedchat -8:34 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @modernmiagarden that's fantastic! Glad to hear you're having success here =) #seedchat #seedchat -8:34 PM Oct 10th, 2012 modernmiagarden AUGHHHHHHHH-Tweetdeck updated in the middle of #seedchat. I'm completely flummoxed. Now to reformat to find everybody. Urgh. -8:34 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @SeedChat I sowed my veggie bed way too tight, even though I should know better by now.. plenty of seeds got shaded out.. #SeedChat -8:33 PM Oct 10th, 2012 kctomato @MrBrownThumb #seedchat can't seem to generate interest. There is another for the hippies in Lawrence, Ks in Feb (about 40 miles) -8:33 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat I may hate myself next year when petunias I let go to seed come back everywhere. Did you have an "ooops" moment this year? #SeedChat -8:32 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SubvrsiveHippie @SeedChat Yeah, hopefully most of them would see the poor quality sites and run. #seedchat -8:32 PM Oct 10th, 2012 modernmiagarden @QandPlanter -True enough! Gardening on the coast was a test of sanity. So far, I'm already doing better than the last 3 years. #seedchat -8:30 PM Oct 10th, 2012 modernmiagarden @copedog @SubvrsiveHippie -No worries. I can't do anything with them til spring anyway. Have fun moving..;P#seedchat -8:29 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @modernmiagarden gardening in GA is a real humbling experience, I'm happy to share what little I've learned over the years ;) #seedchat -8:29 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat @SubvrsiveHippie I think it would be mostly newbie gardeners who don't have a relationship with a seed company who will fall prey #seedchat -8:28 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SubvrsiveHippie @modernmiagarden @SeedChat @SuzOH@SolakNC @QandPlanter @kctomato @copedog It’s all good. We’re easy like Sunday morning here. #seedchat -8:28 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @MrBrownThumb that's true too, I have enough gardening challenges without adding another unknown quantity =)#seedchat #seedchat -8:26 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SubvrsiveHippie @SeedChat If you already have great and established suppliers, I don't see why anyone would want to switch to these flybynights #seedchat -8:26 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @kctomato Maybe you should start one earlier? Perhaps one that focuses on tomatoes? #seedchat -8:25 PM Oct 10th, 2012 modernmiagarden @QandPlanter -Yes! I'll DM you with my location. I'd love to swap seeds! I just moved up here from 9A so I'm a newbie again. #seedchat -8:25 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @QandPlanter I'm mostly worried about quality. Could be people buying poor quality seeds from overseas wholesalers. Who knows. #seedchat -8:25 PM Oct 10th, 2012 modernmiagarden @SeedChat @SuzOH @SolakNC@SubvrsiveHippie @QandPlanter @KcTomato @CopeDog -Sorry to be late. Just got home-had 2 put kids 2 bed. #seedchat -8:24 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @modernmiagarden are you in the Atlanta area? We should swap seeds! #seedchat #seedchat -8:24 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat #SeedChat welcome to @SuzOH @SolakNC@SubvrsiveHippie @QandPlanter @modernmiagarden @KcTomato@CopeDog -8:24 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @SeedChat exactly! For all we know, it could be a bunch of GMO stuff. #seedchat -8:24 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat @QandPlanter I don't. They seem very fishy. They're coming out of nowhere, no history of gardening/farming. Horrible web design #SeedChat -8:23 PM Oct 10th, 2012 kctomato #seedchat KC has a seed/plant swap but they do it usually 2nd week of June which is late for most seeds & late for transplant if heat comes -8:22 PM Oct 10th, 2012 modernmiagarden @SeedChat -No, but I like to stick with what and who I know that grows well. #seedchat -8:22 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @SeedChat how do you know what the quality is like at some of these newer places? #seedchat #seedchat -8:19 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb If you're in Chicago, there's already a seed swap coming up on Oct 14th at Hull House Museum. Check their website for info. #seedchat -8:19 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @MrBrownThumb I still don't have my cool weather stuff in, definitely not ready to be thinking about next year yet!#seedchat -8:18 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat Anyone come across a new seed source already? Seems like a lot of "heirloom" seed Cos are popping up online. #SeedChat-8:16 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH @QandPlanter it looks wonderful, I think I'll have to make another for us (of course ill share w a neighbor, too many calories)#seedchat -8:16 PM Oct 10th, 2012 copedog @MrBrownThumb I mistakenly just looked at the average frost dates for Illinois.. #SeedChat -8:14 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @SuzOH I bet that's amazing! Sour cream always makes such a nice moist crumb #seedchat #seedchat -8:14 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH @SubvrsiveHippie I had to turn off the beeps in Tweetdeck, it was driving my mother crazy :-) #seedchat -8:13 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb Getting people asking me about where to buy seeds for next year. I feel like we just went through this. Not ready for winter #SeedChat -8:13 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH If anyone's into baking & want the recipe it'shttp://t.co/ArFuCCCl #seedchat -8:11 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SolakNC @MrBrownThumb I'll wrap them in Christmas lights and tent them if cold becomes a problem :) #seedchat -8:08 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat This may just be me, but DAE else feel like we should be able to hear each other tweet? I often feel like volume is off in#SeedChat -8:08 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @SuzOH I am seriously considering driving to Dayton to bid on that, wow! #seedchat #seedchat -8:08 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @QandPlanter What are you doing in GA? Vacation? Plant expedition? #seedchat -8:06 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH @QandPlanter White chocolate mud cake, with a white chocolate ganache. It's for a charity auction tomorrow #seedchat-8:06 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @SolakNC Oh that sounds like they're pretty far off. Hope you get something out of them. #seedchat -8:06 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SolakNC @MrBrownThumb Just now seeing the baby fruits showing up behind the female flowers #seedchat -8:05 PM Oct 10th, 2012 QandPlanter @SuzOH what kind of cake are you baking tonight?#seedchat #seedchat -8:04 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb @SolakNC How far off do you think they are from maturity? #seedchat -8:04 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SuzOH Hello from Dayton, Zone 6' I'm going to be in & out, watching a cake in the oven. #seedchat -8:03 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SolakNC Might have to do some hand polinating --- bees are really scarce this year #seedchat -8:03 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SubvrsiveHippie @SeedChat There’s no need to fear…I’m here from Zone 8a in South Arkansas. #seedchat -8:03 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SolakNC Howdy, Seedsters from NC 7b. Wondering if my late cucumbers will do anything in the next few weeks before our first freeze. #seedchat -8:02 PM Oct 10th, 2012 SeedChat @SubvrsiveHippie Don't forget to add the hashtag to your tweets. #SeedChat -8:02 PM Oct 10th, 2012 MrBrownThumb If you want to join in on #SeedChat tonight, use the tweetchat room for easy tweeting http://t.co/gCDf90ST -8:01 PM Oct 10th, 2012
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