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edge
May 19, 2010, 2:26 PM
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The herb garden is kicking serious ass right now.
Mixed among the ornamentals are oregano, lovage, chive, hops, thyme, bee balm, mint, wormwood, echinacea, and others, all perennials.
I also have basil (3 varieties,) cilantro, and jalapeno peppers mixed in as annuals. I also took 3 hanging baskets and retrofitted them to grow 2 upside-down cherry tomato plants in each. Never tried that before...
Rhubarb and asparagus are already being harvested.
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airscape
May 19, 2010, 2:44 PM
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edge wrote: bee balm, wormwood, echinacea,
What do you use these for?
I am not familiar with the not wormwood ones, but I would still like to know what you use it for.
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carabiner96
May 19, 2010, 3:14 PM
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airscape wrote: edge wrote: bee balm, wormwood, echinacea, What do you use these for? I am not familiar with the not wormwood ones, but I would still like to know what you use it for.
He's a hippie.
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edge
May 19, 2010, 3:22 PM
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airscape wrote: edge wrote: bee balm, wormwood, echinacea, What do you use these for? I am not familiar with the not wormwood ones, but I would still like to know what you use it for.
Bee balm is similar to mint, and makes a great tea. Early US colonists used it instead of tea from Britain. It is actually pretty good, although we tend to drink it as iced sun tea.
Wormwood is what they make Absynthe from, although I swear i have never tried that. I use a few cut sprigs in my pantry cupboards to keep bugs away.
Echinacea root is a powerful boost for the immune system. We add the dried root to iced bee balm tea to disguise the taste.
So, none of those are for cooking, but herbs none-the-less.
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edge
May 19, 2010, 3:22 PM
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carabiner96 wrote: airscape wrote: edge wrote: bee balm, wormwood, echinacea, What do you use these for? I am not familiar with the not wormwood ones, but I would still like to know what you use it for. He's a hippie.
Proud.
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karmiclimber
May 19, 2010, 3:29 PM
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edge wrote: The herb garden is kicking serious ass right now. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/loransmith/Family/DSCN1567.jpg[/IMG] Mixed among the ornamentals are oregano, lovage, chive, hops, thyme, bee balm, mint, wormwood, echinacea, and others, all perennials. I also have basil (3 varieties,) cilantro, and jalapeno peppers mixed in as annuals. I also took 3 hanging baskets and retrofitted them to grow 2 upside-down cherry tomato plants in each. Never tried that before... Rhubarb and asparagus are already being harvested.
That is one righteous garden, dude.
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edge
May 19, 2010, 3:41 PM
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camhead wrote: edge wrote: Wormwood is what they make Absynthe from, although I swear i have never tried that. I use a few cut sprigs in my pantry cupboards to keep bugs away. Do you mean you've never tried Absinthe, or you have never tried to make it yourself? I believe that it is legal now, but all the hype I heard about how awesome and different it is from regular booze was pretty overplayed.
Never made it myself, although did sample some in Amsterdam in 1985.
Come to think of it, I sampled alot of things in Amsterdam in 1985...
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May 19, 2010, 3:42 PM
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edge wrote: airscape wrote: edge wrote: bee balm, wormwood, echinacea, What do you use these for? I am not familiar with the not wormwood ones, but I would still like to know what you use it for. Bee balm is similar to mint, and makes a great tea. Early US colonists used it instead of tea from Britain. It is actually pretty good, although we tend to drink it as iced sun tea. Wormwood is what they make Absynthe from, although I swear i have never tried that. I use a few cut sprigs in my pantry cupboards to keep bugs away. Echinacea root is a powerful boost for the immune system. We add the dried root to iced bee balm tea to disguise the taste. So, none of those are for cooking, but herbs none-the-less.
"This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease"
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edge
May 19, 2010, 3:46 PM
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camhead wrote: camhead wrote: [image]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs319.snc3/28604_621935314669_18810511_36237700_5268107_n.jpg[/image] Question (mostly to Edge, since he seems like a gardening badass). Based on the picture above, does anyone know how much luck I would have trying to grow some hops on vines BEHIND my tomatoes and up the fence. The fence is south facing, gets plenty of sun. 1. Is it too late to start some vines there, and 2. Would it be too crowded as the tomatoes reach maturity?
Hops are easy and prolific; you would have no problems growing them and I doubt they or the tomatoes would mind. In fact, IIRC, they may even be companion plants.
I got my Cascade hops from Miller Nurseries about 13 years ago. They reached full height within a year (covering my 7' tall trellis) and I have been splitting them off and giving them away every year since. If you want to limit their spread, like mint, then circle the roots with 12" aluminum flashing like a bottomless pot.
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Arrogant_Bastard
May 19, 2010, 3:46 PM
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camhead wrote: camhead wrote: [image]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs319.snc3/28604_621935314669_18810511_36237700_5268107_n.jpg[/image] Question (mostly to Edge, since he seems like a gardening badass). Based on the picture above, does anyone know how much luck I would have trying to grow some hops on vines BEHIND my tomatoes and up the fence. The fence is south facing, gets plenty of sun. 1. Is it too late to start some vines there, and 2. Would it be too crowded as the tomatoes reach maturity?
Can't say I've done it, but I looked into when I was really into homebrewing. They're suppose to be hardy if they get enough sun. But IIRC, the first year is a growing year, you don't get much to year 2? You would definitely have to be the authority on where it can grow otherwise it's going to take over the whole fence.
Just check with your local homebrew supply, if they have the bulbs in then it must not be too late. Fuggles... that was one of my favorites to brew with.
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May 19, 2010, 3:48 PM
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Damn that Edge guy, with his wide range of experience and knowledge.
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edge
May 19, 2010, 3:50 PM
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Arrogant_Bastard wrote: edge wrote: airscape wrote: edge wrote: bee balm, wormwood, echinacea, What do you use these for? I am not familiar with the not wormwood ones, but I would still like to know what you use it for. Bee balm is similar to mint, and makes a great tea. Early US colonists used it instead of tea from Britain. It is actually pretty good, although we tend to drink it as iced sun tea. Wormwood is what they make Absynthe from, although I swear i have never tried that. I use a few cut sprigs in my pantry cupboards to keep bugs away. Echinacea root is a powerful boost for the immune system. We add the dried root to iced bee balm tea to disguise the taste. So, none of those are for cooking, but herbs none-the-less. "This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease"
Correct.
And if any of the above make you turn out like me, then it is best to avoid all of them.
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Arrogant_Bastard
May 19, 2010, 3:53 PM
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I knew RC.com was missing something: a gardening thread.
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edge
May 19, 2010, 3:54 PM
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Arrogant_Bastard wrote: I knew RC.com was missing something: a gardening thread.
I am saving up my energy for a quilting thread on Friday.
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Arrogant_Bastard
May 19, 2010, 4:06 PM
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camhead wrote: Arrogant_Bastard wrote: I knew RC.com was missing something: a gardening thread. I DEMAND A GARDENING FORUM! DISCRIMINATION IS AT HAND! FREEEEEEEDOM!
Chill bro. Have a cup of fresh Egyptian mint tea with a thyme/lemongrass infusion and just mellow.
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May 19, 2010, 4:09 PM
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I love how my pee smells after fresh asparagus.
Just sayin...
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May 19, 2010, 5:00 PM
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PUPPY!
Whos a good doggie?
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Arrogant_Bastard
May 19, 2010, 5:36 PM
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Guess that must be Chad's red rocket in the foreground.
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May 19, 2010, 5:52 PM
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Arrogant_Bastard wrote: Guess that must be Chad's Edge's red rocket in the foreground.
Fixed. 
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edge
May 19, 2010, 7:03 PM
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chadnsc wrote: Arrogant_Bastard wrote: Guess that must be Chad's Edge's red rocket in the foreground. Fixed.
You people disgust me.
Although I will say that once you get past the peanut butter breath, that dog is a great kisser.
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imnotclever
May 19, 2010, 7:12 PM
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edge wrote: camhead wrote: camhead wrote: [image]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs319.snc3/28604_621935314669_18810511_36237700_5268107_n.jpg[/image] Question (mostly to Edge, since he seems like a gardening badass). Based on the picture above, does anyone know how much luck I would have trying to grow some hops on vines BEHIND my tomatoes and up the fence. The fence is south facing, gets plenty of sun. 1. Is it too late to start some vines there, and 2. Would it be too crowded as the tomatoes reach maturity? Hops are easy and prolific; you would have no problems growing them and I doubt they or the tomatoes would mind. In fact, IIRC, they may even be companion plants. I got my Cascade hops from Miller Nurseries about 13 years ago. They reached full height within a year (covering my 7' tall trellis) and I have been splitting them off and giving them away every year since. If you want to limit their spread, like mint, then circle the roots with 12" aluminum flashing like a bottomless pot.
mine grew easy with some taller plants in front of them.
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May 19, 2010, 7:16 PM
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edge wrote: chadnsc wrote: Arrogant_Bastard wrote: Guess that must be Chad's Edge's red rocket in the foreground. Fixed. You people disgust me. Although I will say that once you get past the peanut butter breath, that dog is a great kisser.
If you don't like the peanut butter breath, instead try putting honey on your balls before you let your dog lick it off. Then see if the honey breath is better when you kiss him later.
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