Pacific Northwest Garden Forum: As a gardener, what do you want for Christmas?

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DebbieTT
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Topic: As a gardener, what do you want for Christmas?
Posted: Dec-03-2011 at 12:11pm

What gadget, do-dah, delivery, equipment, or tool would you like under the tree?

I know I wouldn't mind 10 yards of manure for Christmas, but before someone gives that they better know that is what their giftee wants. Still haven't figured out how it could be wrapped. A big red bow on top of steaming pile of ...

I wouldn't mind an outdoor potting bench. I have a small one that I built in the greenhouse, but when the weather gets warm it would be nice outdoors.

What's your heart's desire?

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JeanneK
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Posted: Dec-05-2011 at 10:54am

LOL, Deb, on the manure!

Hmm, everything I want is too expensive.Rock and gravel paths for the back garden, patio outside the back door (some day - 5 years?), rebuilt shed that I can use for potting, relaxing or hanging out (would need to take out a loan for this one!) LOL!

Jeanne

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DebbieTT
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Posted: Dec-05-2011 at 11:12am

I really want some paved paths around the garden, so a pallet or two of flagstones would be great! I'm tired of weeding gravel.

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MrJohn
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Posted: Dec-05-2011 at 12:25pm

A remote control rototiller!

huh?

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CJoy
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Posted: Dec-05-2011 at 1:28pm

Mr. John, when you find one please tell me where you got it! Great idea. I have a 24 inch high terrace that needs a wall in front of it. and maybe a new R knee that is pain free!

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Posted: Dec-06-2011 at 4:54pm

But then, Deb, you'd have to weed between the flagstones, unless you cement them together!

Jeanne

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DebbieTT
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Posted: Dec-06-2011 at 7:39pm

Have cement mixer than travel!

Speaking of remote control, how about lawn mower and weed whacker. Hey if we are going to wish big--a remote control weeder!

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Chrissa
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Posted: Dec-14-2011 at 7:57pm

I would like some kind of device that you hold up to the plant which has withered and it tells you if it's dead, dormant, or plotting revenge. Like the tricorders on Star Trek. But for plants.

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AmyPNW
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Posted: Mar-12-2012 at 11:32am

I got mine. Tons of leaves this fall, all composting with manure. Hubby brought home bags of them, neighbors delivered them, I stopped off on the way home from work and made friends with people who left leaves in bags at the curb for me. I even heard someone refer to me as "the leaf lady." Hahaha

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DebbieTT
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Posted: Mar-12-2012 at 2:31pm

LOL! Leaf mold prezzies.

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JeanneK
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Posted: Mar-15-2012 at 3:28pm

Yep, I got mine too! New gravel paths where my old dirt and moss paths used to be. It is nice to walk on these paths when it rains hard, like it has been doing for the past few days! No matter how much rain, they drain really nicely!

Jeanne

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DebbieTT Admin Group Sunset zone 5, USDA zone 8 Joined: Jan-25-2003 Location: Washington, Kitsap Peninsula Posts: 4241	Topic: As a gardener, what do you want for Christmas? Posted: Dec-03-2011 at 12:11pm
	What gadget, do-dah, delivery, equipment, or tool would you like under the tree? I know I wouldn't mind 10 yards of manure for Christmas, but before someone gives that they better know that is what their giftee wants. Still haven't figured out how it could be wrapped. A big red bow on top of steaming pile of ... I wouldn't mind an outdoor potting bench. I have a small one that I built in the greenhouse, but when the weather gets warm it would be nice outdoors. What's your heart's desire?

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JeanneK none Joined: Jul-28-2003 Location: Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Posts: 2068	Posted: Dec-05-2011 at 10:54am
	LOL, Deb, on the manure! Hmm, everything I want is too expensive.Rock and gravel paths for the back garden, patio outside the back door (some day - 5 years?), rebuilt shed that I can use for potting, relaxing or hanging out (would need to take out a loan for this one!) LOL!
	Jeanne
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DebbieTT Admin Group Sunset zone 5, USDA zone 8 Joined: Jan-25-2003 Location: Washington, Kitsap Peninsula Posts: 4241	Posted: Dec-05-2011 at 11:12am
	I really want some paved paths around the garden, so a pallet or two of flagstones would be great! I'm tired of weeding gravel.
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MrJohn none Joined: Mar-25-2010 Location: Washington, Western Cascade Foothills Posts: 81	Posted: Dec-05-2011 at 12:25pm
	A remote control rototiller!
	huh?
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CJoy none Joined: Apr-09-2011 Location: Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Posts: 100	Posted: Dec-05-2011 at 1:28pm
	Mr. John, when you find one please tell me where you got it! Great idea. I have a 24 inch high terrace that needs a wall in front of it. and maybe a new R knee that is pain free!
	CJ
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JeanneK none Joined: Jul-28-2003 Location: Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Posts: 2068	Posted: Dec-06-2011 at 4:54pm
	But then, Deb, you'd have to weed between the flagstones, unless you cement them together!
	Jeanne
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DebbieTT Admin Group Sunset zone 5, USDA zone 8 Joined: Jan-25-2003 Location: Washington, Kitsap Peninsula Posts: 4241	Posted: Dec-06-2011 at 7:39pm
	Have cement mixer than travel! Speaking of remote control, how about lawn mower and weed whacker. Hey if we are going to wish big--a remote control weeder!
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Chrissa none Joined: May-07-2010 Location: Washington, Long Beach Peninsula Posts: 72	Posted: Dec-14-2011 at 7:57pm
	I would like some kind of device that you hold up to the plant which has withered and it tells you if it's dead, dormant, or plotting revenge. Like the tricorders on Star Trek. But for plants.
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AmyPNW none Joined: Jul-23-2003 Location: Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Posts: 149	Posted: Mar-12-2012 at 11:32am
	I got mine. Tons of leaves this fall, all composting with manure. Hubby brought home bags of them, neighbors delivered them, I stopped off on the way home from work and made friends with people who left leaves in bags at the curb for me. I even heard someone refer to me as "the leaf lady." Hahaha
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DebbieTT Admin Group Sunset zone 5, USDA zone 8 Joined: Jan-25-2003 Location: Washington, Kitsap Peninsula Posts: 4241	Posted: Mar-12-2012 at 2:31pm
	LOL! Leaf mold prezzies.
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JeanneK none Joined: Jul-28-2003 Location: Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Posts: 2068	Posted: Mar-15-2012 at 3:28pm
	Yep, I got mine too! New gravel paths where my old dirt and moss paths used to be. It is nice to walk on these paths when it rains hard, like it has been doing for the past few days! No matter how much rain, they drain really nicely!
	Jeanne
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