http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:51:28 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/m/logo2.gif http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/feed/? http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/welcome-mat-f8/closing-forum-t592.htm Blossom With the lack of enthusiasm on the forum I am thinking it's not worth any more time and energy maintaining it. On this basis I will probably close it down next week and want to thank you who have supported it - even those who just used it as parking space. I think in general forums have done their dash with posts repeated from forum to forum and the same questions, issues and people rehashed. I had hoped to offer a place where there could be real diversity but it hasn't happened, so being ... Welcome Mat Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:51:28 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/welcome-mat-f8/closing-forum-t592.htm#3317 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/welcome-mat-f8/closing-forum-t592.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/crabapple-glut-t40.htm Mad Gnome I received another 2 buckets of crabapples unexpectedly. I have made jelly and paste with the previous lot. So with this lot I will only make a little batch of jelly (the first batch didn't look as pretty as I would like it to, but it does taste lovely). Yesterday I made an experimental tiny batch of Spiced Crabapples. They are nice, I tried one today, but I can't imagine eating two buckets of those. Now my question. Can I preserve them whole in sugar syrup? Are there any other ... Food and Wine Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:53:10 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/crabapple-glut-t40.htm#224 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/crabapple-glut-t40.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/the-spice-of-life-t591.htm Blossom I'm drooling over my spice list like a mad thing. I get in fresh stocks every year and will be doing it by parcel post this year. I can't turn my back for five minutes and another weed grows so no trip to Hobbit Town for a bit. Spice World are wonderful and will post stuff out to me. So big order going in. What I do with odd and sods left over that isn't too faded or impotent is make up mixes. That way I have some handy curry powders etc on hand. We had enough left this year to make up ... Food and Wine Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:51:50 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/the-spice-of-life-t591.htm#3316 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/the-spice-of-life-t591.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/health-and-wellness-f17/mould-and-asthma-t590.htm Blossom I have to be very vigilant about mould because of Bob's Asthma and came home to all windows with black mould on them. I've tackled them with vinegar but then he whinges and coughs and does his drama queen thing about the smell of vinegar. Short of cutting his head off I'm at a loss to find something to use. I usually do jobs like that when he's at bowls on Wednesdays but didn't get to it yesterday, so today we are freezing to south west winds because all the windows have to be open because ... Health and Wellness Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:20:40 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/health-and-wellness-f17/mould-and-asthma-t590.htm#3314 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/health-and-wellness-f17/mould-and-asthma-t590.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/the-rose-garden-f9/id-please-striped-rose-t585.htm Blossom This rose was a gift when I moved here and was the first rose I planted in the (then) completely bare garden. The friend who gave it to me has passes away and there was no label with it. It is a climber, not a lot of thorns, VERY robust, I cut it down almost to the ground 3 months ago and it's already about 5 foot high. It has a gorgeous striped red and pink flower, although some come out all red. The Rose Garden Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:16:11 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/the-rose-garden-f9/id-please-striped-rose-t585.htm#3301 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/the-rose-garden-f9/id-please-striped-rose-t585.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/yam-bean-t589.htm Mad Gnome
I shall sow them shortly and see how they go. I don't even remember why I bought them? ]]> Edible Gardening Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:06:01 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/yam-bean-t589.htm#3311 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/yam-bean-t589.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/i-cracked-t588.htm Mad Gnome
So, what have you been planting?]]> Tomatoes, Capsicums, Chilies Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:00:19 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/i-cracked-t588.htm#3310 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/i-cracked-t588.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/books-tv-and-film-f11/classics-for-kids-to-get-lost-in-t587.htm Fran Someone may be able to recommend others but here are some I've either read or found. The Voyage of the Beetle - Anne Weaver Mrs Marlowe's Mice - Frank Asch The Curious Adventures of the Abandoned Toys - Julian Fellowes Ferdinand the Bull - Munro Leaf The Peterkin Papers - Lucretia Hale The House of Arden - E. Nesbit Jenny and the Cat Club - Esther Averill ( a series ) The Island of Horses - Eilís Dillon Wee Gillis - Munro Leaf Episode of Sparrows - Rumer Godden The ... Books, TV and Film Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:01:32 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/books-tv-and-film-f11/classics-for-kids-to-get-lost-in-t587.htm#3306 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/books-tv-and-film-f11/classics-for-kids-to-get-lost-in-t587.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/iris-garden-f13/iris-in-the-cosmic-garden-t584.htm Blossom Here are the first two to flower. The pink one is called Magenta Rose I think but don't quote me and is just delightful but does spoil when it rains. I think the other is called Dragon Drum. Lots of buds on the other now but I have to get the front garden weeded so they show well when the rose flower. Siri, if I put Sudden Impact round my roses is it going to affect the Iris in a negative way? It is powerful stuff, I'm concerned there might be too much of something in it. Iris Garden Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:07:59 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/iris-garden-f13/iris-in-the-cosmic-garden-t584.htm#3297 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/iris-garden-f13/iris-in-the-cosmic-garden-t584.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/making-yoghurt-t586.htm Mad Gnome
Is yours thick and creamy?

How do you do that? Would you share your tips, tricks and suggestions here?

I have been making yoghurt off and on most of my life. But I want it THICK! And it never is. How do you make your yoghurt? How do you make it thick and creamy?

Please share your yoghurt making skills/recipes.]]> Food and Wine Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:15:54 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/making-yoghurt-t586.htm#3302 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/making-yoghurt-t586.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/sick-potatoes-t566.htm Wattle Also if I look closer I think that this is happening with some toms and capsicum. I cannot see any sign of infestation of any bugs
Anyone have the same prob?]]> Edible Gardening Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:49:15 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/sick-potatoes-t566.htm#3204 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/sick-potatoes-t566.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/gardening-for-beginners-f10/this-section-t147.htm Blossom This is a section both for those new to gardening and for those who are venturing into new experiences in their gardens. Hopefully it will become a sort of 'reference library'. Gardening for Beginners Wed, 07 May 2008 05:36:16 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/gardening-for-beginners-f10/this-section-t147.htm#888 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/gardening-for-beginners-f10/this-section-t147.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/asian-greens-t583.htm Blossom I have found in the past that Bok Choi and Pak Choi just don't like my garden - they simply bolt to seed and mainly feed the slugs. In fact I'd venture to say that I have yet to harvest any of them in 5 years in this garden. I've grown Mizuna ( Japanese) which is nice in salad and noticed Peter Cundall was growing rows of it between other salad greens I suspect because it protects them from slugs and snails with the mustardy taste. Mine tended to seed and I find it all over the garden now. ... Edible Gardening Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:25:56 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/asian-greens-t583.htm#3286 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/asian-greens-t583.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/ge-forum-down-t579.htm jaxter . Made me realise how addicted I've become to gardening forums!! ]]> Chat with Friends and Family Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:58:21 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/ge-forum-down-t579.htm#3264 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/ge-forum-down-t579.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/broad-beans-t543.htm Wattle
You may remember i asked a question on broad beans a few months ago on ausgarden, when they looked like not making it through the winter.
They have, and now I need to know how big the pods get before I pick them, and next how to cook and eat them]]> Edible Gardening Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:34:49 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/broad-beans-t543.htm#3113 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/broad-beans-t543.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/lost-onions-found-t580.htm Blossom When we got home I couldn't find my beds of onions and garlic. Then we mowed the grass and whipper snippered a bit. The dividing flower bed was a mess: Now it's tidy: And now we can see the promise of summer: and even find the first rose: General Gardening Stuff Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:11:34 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/lost-onions-found-t580.htm#3269 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/lost-onions-found-t580.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/do-you-blog-t582.htm Blossom I've just finished blogging and had a look at Gnome's blog. I wonder how many people on this forum actually blog? It is a lot of fun and easy to do and linking to like minded bloggers keeps you in touch. I find it useful as a diary form of record of our garden and other activities. If you haven't tried it, Google's Blogspot is the one I use and you can start your own by clicking on a link on any Blogspot Blog. If you have a blog, why not add it into your signature then we can add a link to ... Chat with Friends and Family Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:05:11 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/do-you-blog-t582.htm#3273 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/do-you-blog-t582.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/books-tv-and-film-f11/what-are-you-reading-at-the-moment-t574.htm Mad Gnome
So, if you tell me what you are reading right now, I might be able to pick my next book.
Don't be shy - let us know what you are reading.]]> Books, TV and Film Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:17:56 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/books-tv-and-film-f11/what-are-you-reading-at-the-moment-t574.htm#3234 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/books-tv-and-film-f11/what-are-you-reading-at-the-moment-t574.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/fruit-trees-f23/promises-promises-t581.htm Blossom Looks like the redcurrants will produce soon And the blueberries are in blossom, but the birds are eying them off too Whitecurrants and Jostaberries going good too, Strawberries look promising. Fig trees have taken off like jets and two little figs are growing on my 'sticks' I call trees. I think I massacred the apples because the blossom is only just starting, and there isn't a lot to speak of, I suspect I over pruned by they are tidy and needed a sort out. It might take until next ... Fruit Trees Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:17:32 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/fruit-trees-f23/promises-promises-t581.htm#3270 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/fruit-trees-f23/promises-promises-t581.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/flower-garden-f20/dahlias-t578.htm Blossom When do you plant Dahlias and do you bury them or leave a bit on the surface? I should know but have memory loss due to hanging my head down while weeding.................... Flower Garden Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:19:29 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/flower-garden-f20/dahlias-t578.htm#3259 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/flower-garden-f20/dahlias-t578.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/cosmic-s-tasmanian-chocolate-t576.htm Blossom I have just planted seeds of the F5 generation of this development tomato. Apparently the F4 won high praise in the USA and the F5 generation should give us a stable tomato. I'm very pleased with the way this robust cross has developed and will be growing out the pink and reds this year to aim for a similar quality. By next year I should have enough Chocolate seeds for distribution. This is the Australian only grow out due to AQIS regulations, so the main source will be the seeds I get this ... Tomatoes, Capsicums, Chilies Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:23:30 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/cosmic-s-tasmanian-chocolate-t576.htm#3255 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/cosmic-s-tasmanian-chocolate-t576.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/feeding-tomatoes-t577.htm benm Hi All, I've been reading differing suggestions on how best to fertilise tomatoes over their growing season. As a result I am a little confused. There seems to be consensus on not feeding them until they flower and even not before they set fruit. But after that it varies. I gather they need good amounts phosphorus and potash, but not much nitrogen. Can anyone suggest a good regime for me? Organic preferred. I've got a worm farm, some compost going (prob won't be ready though), liquid ... Tomatoes, Capsicums, Chilies Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:43:05 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/feeding-tomatoes-t577.htm#3256 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/feeding-tomatoes-t577.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/back-to-work-t573.htm Blossom Hi folks, after a disastrous couple of weeks which involved a tyre blow out on the caravan as well as needing four new tyres on the car. This meant sitting around in Warnambool waiting for tyres to arrive from other places, but we finally made it to Melbourne on Friday, three days late, one day with my friend Barb then on the boat Sunday. Glad to be home but isn't it amazing how weeds will grow at an amazing rate while not watched. We'll whipper-snipper tomorrow then we can see what we have ... Chat with Friends and Family Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:11:52 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/back-to-work-t573.htm#3221 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/back-to-work-t573.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/carrots-zzzzzzz-t575.htm siri Hubby came home to a garden bed covered in towels today. They are what we call dog towels. Don't ask me why. I have never had much success with carrots, but I miss the ones my Dear Dad used to give us from his garden every year. I dug the bed and raked to a fine tilth, then broadcast a mix of 4 heritage varieties, plus parsnip and radish, mixed with sand to thin the seed. Raked over gently, and watered, then spread with the towels, and wet the towels thoroughly. Lastly a few sticks to keep ... Edible Gardening Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:31:32 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/carrots-zzzzzzz-t575.htm#3243 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/carrots-zzzzzzz-t575.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/experiment-t466.htm Blossom ]]> Tomatoes, Capsicums, Chilies Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:49:41 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/experiment-t466.htm#2636 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/experiment-t466.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/discolouration-on-tomato-leaf-t571.htm benm Hi All, I've got a problem with one of my tomato seedlings and thought I would come straight to the experts for help. The plant is about a foot high and I haven't planted it out yet as I live in a cold climate and want to avoid the last frosts. The tips of the leaves are bleaching and there is a bit of mottling going on as well. I can't work out if it is diseased or whether it's a mineral deficiency. I bought the seedling at bunnings a couple of weeks ago. It's a diggers beam's yellow ... Tomatoes, Capsicums, Chilies Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:19:38 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/discolouration-on-tomato-leaf-t571.htm#3216 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/discolouration-on-tomato-leaf-t571.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/fruit-trees-f23/bacterial-cancer-in-moorpark-apricot-solutions-t545.htm Templeton Now sudden death of limbs, gum exuding.
Should i prune off the affected parts, pull the tree, or spray with something?
Any advice?
T]]> Fruit Trees Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:45:04 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/fruit-trees-f23/bacterial-cancer-in-moorpark-apricot-solutions-t545.htm#3126 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/fruit-trees-f23/bacterial-cancer-in-moorpark-apricot-solutions-t545.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/raspberries-t564.htm Anonymous Raspberries http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?KZPXL 14 October 2008 Late Season Raspberries. These six plants were obtained from another garden in 2005. The plants are cut to ground level in late Fall, and I get a Fall crop of berries the following year. The berries are slow ripening, and late this year due to cool weather, but the quality and quantity is more than acceptable. A large bowl full is obtained about every three or four days for the last two weeks. If the weather is suitable, I ... Edible Gardening Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:33:41 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/raspberries-t564.htm#3199 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/raspberries-t564.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/black-walnut-nutcracker-t572.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?EKRKO 19 October 2008 Black Walnut Nutcracker After attempting to crack these stone hard black walnuts using compression tools to no satisfactory effect, I decided to experiment utilizing readily available parts from a local farm equipment store. The annotated pictures depict the method, which is highly successful. This method could be utilized for other nuts by simply using the appropriate sized pulley. The Pulley is ideal since it gives a good sturdy base. ... Edible Gardening Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:36:30 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/black-walnut-nutcracker-t572.htm#3217 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/black-walnut-nutcracker-t572.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/walnuts-picking-aand-processing-juglans-nigra-l-black-walnut-or-american-walnut-t565.htm Anonymous Walnuts. Juglans nigra L. - black walnut or American Walnut. http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?IDYXM 15 October 2008 Walnuts Most people avoid these nuts in the wild due to not knowing how to get at the meat. There is a walnut tree along my walking path, and 220 nuts about 12 pounds were collected from the tree and from the ground below. These nuts were processed and the pictures indicate the process. At this stage of dryness the meat completely fills the nut case, and crackling is almost impossible ... Edible Gardening Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:32:24 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/walnuts-picking-aand-processing-juglans-nigra-l-black-walnut-or-american-walnut-t565.htm#3201 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/walnuts-picking-aand-processing-juglans-nigra-l-black-walnut-or-american-walnut-t565.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/quince-chaenomeles-speciosa-haarvesting-t570.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?NTZIP 16 October 2008 Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) Harvesting the Quince fruit which fell on the ground. It was left outside to further ripen, judged by changing color to yellow from green. http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?NDZNK Summary: Chaenomeles speciosa 'Rubra' / Rubra Japanese Flowering Quince Edible Gardening Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:47:38 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/quince-chaenomeles-speciosa-haarvesting-t570.htm#3213 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/quince-chaenomeles-speciosa-haarvesting-t570.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/luffa-frost-but-no-ripe-fruit-t569.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?ADKCR 16 October 2008 Luffa cylindrica (Sponge Luffa)
Frost has arrived, but there is no ripening of the fruit yet.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?KYAWO Summary: Luffa Growing Experience]]> General Gardening Stuff Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:04:46 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/luffa-frost-but-no-ripe-fruit-t569.htm#3212 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/luffa-frost-but-no-ripe-fruit-t569.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/clover-cover-crop-growing-well-t568.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?NMPPZ 16 October 2008 Cover Crop Growing well. The spaces of no growth were occupied by plants when seeding the clover.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?KJOTX Summary: Preparing Garden for Spring 2009]]> General Gardening Stuff Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:41:54 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/clover-cover-crop-growing-well-t568.htm#3211 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/clover-cover-crop-growing-well-t568.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/crosne-stachys-affinis-dying-off-t567.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?EVCJY 16 October 2008 Crosne (Stachys affinis)
The plants are starting to die off. The tubers will be dug after complete die-off.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?EPWHC Summary: Crosne growing experience.]]> Edible Gardening Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:16:58 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/crosne-stachys-affinis-dying-off-t567.htm#3210 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/crosne-stachys-affinis-dying-off-t567.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/brag-and-drool-lists-t454.htm Mad Gnome Here is my list of tomatoes for this season. Yes, there are a lot. No, I am not mad. I think. Tomato – Becker's Blau Tomato – Black Cherry Tomato – Black Krim Tomato – Cherokee Purple Tomato – Dixie Golden Giant Tomato – Earl of Edgecombe Tomato – Golden Ponderosa Tomato – Green Giant Tomato – Grosse Violette Tomato – Grub's Mystery Green Tomato – Grusha Chyorhaya Tomato – Heinz 1370F Tomato – Huge Black Tomato – Ida Gold Tomato – Imur Prior Beta Tomato – Jaune ... Tomatoes, Capsicums, Chilies Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:30:27 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/brag-and-drool-lists-t454.htm#2555 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/tomatoes-capsicums-chilies-f27/brag-and-drool-lists-t454.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/flower-garden-f20/mandavilla-t468.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?UEKKR 12 September 2008 Mandavilla. The large blooms Mandavilla type is buried in the ground in a large pot, the smaller is freely in the ground.


http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?WFZMW Summary: Mandavilla Growing Experience.]]> Flower Garden Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:08:45 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/flower-garden-f20/mandavilla-t468.htm#2663 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/flower-garden-f20/mandavilla-t468.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/physalis-peruviana-l-giant-cape-gooseberry-t563.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?QCALI 14 October 2008 Physalis peruviana L (Giant Cape Gooseberry) The fruit is ripening slowly due to having a cool summer. The fruit is plucked off the bush, since it does not fall when ripe. These fruit make a pleasant raw snack. The plant is still producing flowers this late date, and there has been two days of frost over the last two weeks. http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?DXSRN Summary: Growing experience Physalis peruviana L (Giant Cape Gooseberry). Edible Gardening Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:03:09 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/physalis-peruviana-l-giant-cape-gooseberry-t563.htm#3198 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/physalis-peruviana-l-giant-cape-gooseberry-t563.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/chinese-lantern-physalis-alkekengi-t562.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?LYUID 14 October 2008 Chinese-lantern (Physalis alkekengi) The fruit is eaten raw and used for snacks. The taste is different from most fruits, but more than acceptable. I never tried cooking, but will when a few more fruit ripen. http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?XBOMU Reference. http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?KQTRP Summary: Chinese-lantern (Physalis alkekengi) Edible Gardening Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:36:51 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/chinese-lantern-physalis-alkekengi-t562.htm#3197 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/chinese-lantern-physalis-alkekengi-t562.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/some-pictures-of-the-local-trees-changing-to-fall-season-colors-t561.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?PPOJW 14 October 2008 Fall Colors, Brantord, ON. Zone 5
A few pictures of the local trees changing color.]]> Chat with Friends and Family Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:58:19 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/some-pictures-of-the-local-trees-changing-to-fall-season-colors-t561.htm#3196 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/chat-with-friends-and-family-f22/some-pictures-of-the-local-trees-changing-to-fall-season-colors-t561.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/planting-horseradish-t550.htm Anonymous Planting Horseradish http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?RVJLF 5 October 2008 Planting Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, syn. Cochlearia armoracia) Tow horseradish plants were placed in the ground to overwinter. These two plants were started from root shoots on the 19 July 2008 to give the plants a good start. I was told that the root depth can be limited by placing a board in the bottom of the planting hole, so I am experimenting to see if this makes digging easier next year. I happen ... Edible Gardening Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:52:24 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/planting-horseradish-t550.htm#3142 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/planting-horseradish-t550.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/my-new-no-dig-area-t558.htm Lucky1

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I plan to plant seedlings near the new edge, and let the summer plants ramble over the new area.]]> Edible Gardening Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:09:54 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/my-new-no-dig-area-t558.htm#3174 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/my-new-no-dig-area-t558.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/health-and-wellness-f17/how-much-exercise-t55.htm Blossom Apart from regular gardening and household chores, how many of us actually exercise? I take the dog for a daily walk, takes about 40 minutes, he runs like a mad thing on the beach while we stroll along. When we walk him on the lead, which is for about 10 of those minutes, we do walk fairly briskly, but there's always the neighbours to stop and say hello to. I sometimes wonder how much exercise we are really getting or if this counts as beneficial. Can we count walking round the shops as ... Health and Wellness Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:02:19 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/health-and-wellness-f17/how-much-exercise-t55.htm#293 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/health-and-wellness-f17/how-much-exercise-t55.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/my-new-no-dig-area-t557.htm Lucky1

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I plan to plant seedlings near the new edge, and let the summer plants ramble over the new area.]]> Edible Gardening Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:05:11 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/my-new-no-dig-area-t557.htm#3173 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/my-new-no-dig-area-t557.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/health-and-wellness-f17/icer-s-snow-studded-tires-for-your-feet-t560.htm Anonymous Icer's. Snow studded tires for your feet. http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?DEHPA 11 October 2008 Icer's. Snow studded tires for your feet. There are various anti-slip devices for the bottom of shoes. I have tested most, and find this type, only available this year, to be the best by far. The Icer slips on, and stays on most types of footwear. To prevent slipping the studs are uniquely set to prevent slipping in all directions. With icer's it is essential that there be studs near the heel. Other ... Health and Wellness Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:56:58 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/health-and-wellness-f17/icer-s-snow-studded-tires-for-your-feet-t560.htm#3189 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/health-and-wellness-f17/icer-s-snow-studded-tires-for-your-feet-t560.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/physalis-peruviana-l-giant-cape-gooseberry-t482.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?MRTNV 19 September 2008 Physalis peruviana L (Giant Cape Gooseberry) A liter of fruit was picked today. There are many unripe fruit on the bush, probably slow ripening due to relatively cool Fall weather. The berry is about the size of a large bing cherry, and has a pleasant flavour. The bush is about three feet in height and same in diameter. The berries are easy to pick since they stay on the bush and don't fall when ripe. http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?DXSRN ... Edible Gardening Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:26:03 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/physalis-peruviana-l-giant-cape-gooseberry-t482.htm#2725 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/physalis-peruviana-l-giant-cape-gooseberry-t482.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/new-garden-bed-prepared-t484.htm Anonymous New Garden Bed Prepared. http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?SXJII 22 September 2008 New Garden Bed Prepared. The center bed was enlarged by about 100 square feet. The method: Sod removed, area hand spaded, chunks rototilled, sod put through chipper/shredder to kill grass roots, compost added and mixed, wood chips added and mixed, planted in double cut red annual clover. The bed should be in excellent condition for planting in the Spring of 2009. Total labour time after sod was removed was ... General Gardening Stuff Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:33:02 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/new-garden-bed-prepared-t484.htm#2744 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/general-gardening-stuff-f4/new-garden-bed-prepared-t484.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/parsnip-harvested-today-t532.htm Anonymous Parsnips http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?JYRRP 30 September 2008 Parsnips One parsnip root was pulled today, cooked and tasted. Parsnips were direct seeded on 20 April 2008. Parsnips can be left in the ground until freeze-up, and it is mentioned that they get sweeter with a touch of frost.The root has the flavour and texture of a sweet potato, and very pleasant to ingest, almost too sweet. There was no evidence of a woody center, and the root could be described as perfect. This vegetable ... Edible Gardening Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:50:47 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/parsnip-harvested-today-t532.htm#3064 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/parsnip-harvested-today-t532.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/elephant-ears-tubers-need-help-cooking-t559.htm Anonymous http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?OFGLW 9 October 2008 Elephant ears (Colocasia esculenta)
Frost has arrived, so the roots were dug today, and now I have to decide how to cook as an experiment. This is my first experience with cooking the roots.


http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?HOJAV Summary: Elephant ears. Colocasia esculenta]]> Edible Gardening Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:21:03 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/elephant-ears-tubers-need-help-cooking-t559.htm#3177 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/edible-gardening-f2/elephant-ears-tubers-need-help-cooking-t559.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/the-pumpkin-t556.htm Anonymous The Pumpkin http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?KYLKS 7 October 2008. Utilizing the Pumpkin. The pumpkin depicted is the Connecticut Field Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo), which is the common pumpkin grown in North America. Being interested about the use of pumpkins as decorations for Halloween, and then seeing them thrown out, I decided to see just what one could do with this vegetable. Apparently the fruit is contains many nutrients. These picture depict my minor efforts. When ripe, the ... Food and Wine Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:08:29 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/the-pumpkin-t556.htm#3167 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/the-pumpkin-t556.htm http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/catch-the-cooking-virus-t528.htm Fran Jamie Oliver wants Britons to learn a recipe and pass it on - get the nation cooking again. Here's his easy Chicken Korma. 800g skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breasts, preferably free-range or organic * 2 medium onions * 1 fresh green chilli, optional * A thumb-sized piece of fresh root ginger * 1 small bunch of fresh coriander * 1 x 400g tin of chickpeas * Groundnut or vegetable oil * Knob of butter * 1/2 x 290g jar of Patak's korma ... Food and Wine Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:23:09 GMT http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/catch-the-cooking-virus-t528.htm#3050 http://cosmicconnection.forumc.biz/food-and-wine-f12/catch-the-cooking-virus-t528.htm