tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.comments2024-02-28T06:15:48.314-08:00The Scientific GardenerJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.comBlogger959125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-66144058327998388062024-02-28T05:06:31.139-08:002024-02-28T05:06:31.139-08:00Specifically what Milkweed type? Which pipevine?
P...Specifically what Milkweed type? Which pipevine?<br />Planting "natives" in California isn't necessarily going to work if the plants aren't native to your specific area.<br />A better term is "locally native". Unfortunately, the seed / plant purveyors call anything that grows anywhere in the country "native"... and native at my house may grow at your house, Gardens-In-The-Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373144762759568415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-59691426362137372702024-02-06T05:48:31.281-08:002024-02-06T05:48:31.281-08:00Are you sure that is a jumping spider? Looks like ...Are you sure that is a jumping spider? Looks like a wolf spider to me... it is interesting seeing them with all those babies...<br />Nice pics of praying mantis... While seeing an egg cluster hatch is cool... I can't say that I'd be picking them up... Gardens-In-The-Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373144762759568415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-56588942158225762202023-12-01T11:45:08.187-08:002023-12-01T11:45:08.187-08:00Been growing these on porch rails and my new 18ftw...Been growing these on porch rails and my new 18ftw x 10ft tall trellis for years. In Zone 7 they conveniently die, and by spring they’re dry and brittle, easy to remove. I usually have enough volunteers coming up from dropped seeds, all I have to do is space them 12-18” apart on my trellis and they cover it by midsummer. Hummers visit the flowers, but not even the squirrels are interested in the Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837141927909794653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-61387981940728934512023-11-19T21:53:22.559-08:002023-11-19T21:53:22.559-08:00Thank you so much for the explanation. That makes ...Thank you so much for the explanation. That makes so much more sense than what I have been told. Many times we just accept things as facts when they are not the complete truth. While I don't wish anyone to do anything dangerous, I really appreciate the knowledge that you have gained through experience and your willingness to share it with me.<br />With deep respect. -Jay Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-38131050236657801582023-11-19T21:50:56.730-08:002023-11-19T21:50:56.730-08:00Dear Sue, Thank you so much for sharing. It has be...Dear Sue, Thank you so much for sharing. It has been over 10 years since I have grown hyacinth beans. Very few people know as much as you do about them and I really appreciate your depth of knowledge. The main reason why they germinated poorly to begin with was because of the company that I had purchased them from. Where are you gardening?Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-19341999659273453482023-11-19T20:50:14.980-08:002023-11-19T20:50:14.980-08:00The blackish and dried black beans are NOT poisono...The blackish and dried black beans are NOT poisonous! But they are can cause a tummy ache because of oxalates--which can be removed by boiling twice. Just pick and shell the purple pods and save the green, plump beans and stir fry or add to soups. Like edamame in look, texture, and nutrition. So much misinfo out there about hyacinth beans--and complaining that they’re “tough”--well, they’re not Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837141927909794653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-15321165339574594872023-11-19T20:34:39.955-08:002023-11-19T20:34:39.955-08:00If you’re having trouble growing from seed, you ha...If you’re having trouble growing from seed, you have a poor variety. Mine volunteer all over from dropped seeds I didn’t pick up. I don’t put them in water or do anything to get them started. I either just dig up the volunteers and space them along my trellis. When I moved to a new location, I planted seeds 6” apart and they all came up--then I thinned to 18” apart and they filled a 18’wide by 10Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837141927909794653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-16327499250860143912023-09-15T18:01:19.170-07:002023-09-15T18:01:19.170-07:00I love the story, Jay :) How many of us can say th...I love the story, Jay :) How many of us can say that discovered or stabilized a variety.. I'm very happy for you, can't way to try it!Josehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743576474177382694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-69575876719973596252023-09-12T10:07:33.482-07:002023-09-12T10:07:33.482-07:00Im from Paraguay, we have HOT climate here, someth...Im from Paraguay, we have HOT climate here, something like USDA 10b zone.. Man, you have really sold me on those Carosellos. I was listening to your podcast and when you said "easier than tomatoes, they like hot and dry", im was like: LETS DO IT! My focus this (my first gardening year) has been Dwarf Tomatoes Project tomatoes with relative success.. I wanted to order from your store, Josehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743576474177382694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-88527905287521986732023-09-12T08:33:53.470-07:002023-09-12T08:33:53.470-07:00Dear Jose,
Thank you so much for your question. Ha...Dear Jose,<br />Thank you so much for your question. Have you grown any carosello cucumbers? If so, which ones? Also – where are you located? I currently carry the Lemon and Crystal Apple cucumbers, both of which are similar to the Dragon Egg in flavor. As the “Dragon Egg” has a fancy name, a lot of websites carry it. My primary mission is to keep rare indigenous cucumber and cucumber-melon Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432790625440332891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-39308969363088427092023-09-12T07:52:03.125-07:002023-09-12T07:52:03.125-07:00Jay, I really love your blog. My family has roots ...Jay, I really love your blog. My family has roots in southern italy so growing this carosellos feel like a good tribute to them. I just have 1 question, I recently harvested my first Cucumber from my garden (im more a tomato guy) and it was Dragon Egg Cucumber and I reaaaaallyyy liked! So, why you dont offer that seed on you shop? thank youJosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743576474177382694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-22091925838761215732023-06-08T14:20:26.324-07:002023-06-08T14:20:26.324-07:00Hey there Paddy. Yes you can, but it will definite...Hey there Paddy. Yes you can, but it will definitely become more bitter and the quality will decrease over time.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432790625440332891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-30557747025630875112023-06-08T12:08:17.826-07:002023-06-08T12:08:17.826-07:00My spinach looks like the first picture but not li...My spinach looks like the first picture but not like the rest on Google, can you still eat itPaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100290836736955760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-53176500208205563242022-11-07T07:00:29.379-08:002022-11-07T07:00:29.379-08:00Is it easier than growing caroselli?Is it easier than growing caroselli?j.sparwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297981957544621601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-17643710864341641492022-08-26T14:56:02.580-07:002022-08-26T14:56:02.580-07:00Hey there Den Vita. Thank you so much for your que...Hey there Den Vita. Thank you so much for your question. I did not get a chance to grow the seed, as I decided that I was no longer interested in growing out this specific type of carosello cucumber variety. However, I have noticed that some of my other cucumber varieties have done similar things before. This may be a natural way for the plant to be able to keep up genetics even if the female Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432790625440332891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-19764800991642240142022-08-26T10:27:48.248-07:002022-08-26T10:27:48.248-07:00I'm sorry, I'm not more knowledgeable, but...I'm sorry, I'm not more knowledgeable, but I was curious if you ever tried to grow any seeds from these. I was in my garden today and discovered a honeynut butternut squash flower with both male and female organs. And instead of a mini butternut shaped squash at the base of the flower, there is a sphere. The flower just opened today, so I don't know if it will grow, but it looks to beDen Vita Korpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830652407345134504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-31568508290877291542022-04-21T13:02:39.564-07:002022-04-21T13:02:39.564-07:00I simply grow the plants for their flowers and fol...I simply grow the plants for their flowers and foliage. The flowers smell divine, and Hummingbirds love the nectar. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119390508175795021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-36248587121877532022022-04-14T21:22:45.650-07:002022-04-14T21:22:45.650-07:00Amazing, my friend, it's a really amazing crop...Amazing, my friend, it's a really amazing crop!<br /><br />-Giuseppe-j.sparwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297981957544621601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-19955054619486120302022-02-07T01:03:14.116-08:002022-02-07T01:03:14.116-08:00Thanks, Jay. Please keep us updated!Thanks, Jay. Please keep us updated!Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215725945678731221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-48174755531371538882021-12-23T11:00:32.894-08:002021-12-23T11:00:32.894-08:00It begins as a very small bushy plant and remains ...It begins as a very small bushy plant and remains so for a while, but can grow out a ways if picked regularly.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-50277773484827552372021-12-23T10:59:16.786-08:002021-12-23T10:59:16.786-08:00Hi there Christine. Yes. I just replant among the ...Hi there Christine. Yes. I just replant among the oats.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-27818884776180025112021-12-23T10:57:49.607-08:002021-12-23T10:57:49.607-08:00Pollinated flowers will "set" the fruit ...Pollinated flowers will "set" the fruit by continuing to grow in size. This indicates that the female flower was pollinated successfully.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-31437750018785559262021-12-23T10:55:49.173-08:002021-12-23T10:55:49.173-08:00Thank you for reaching out to me, Chris. I'm n...Thank you for reaching out to me, Chris. I'm not exactly sure on the acid content, but many quick pickles are preserved more by salt than by acidity. As they are not very sweet, I would imagine that the recipe would be very similar to pickles made from regular cucumbers.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-71528468335724401952021-12-23T10:51:49.280-08:002021-12-23T10:51:49.280-08:00You are very welcome!You are very welcome!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1414505450356893387.post-76343398711475969622021-12-23T10:51:25.173-08:002021-12-23T10:51:25.173-08:00Hi there John. Even without newspaper you can wash...Hi there John. Even without newspaper you can wash them, dry them and store them in a cool dry place.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461600014446853297noreply@blogger.com