tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post7329252010088038053..comments2024-03-29T03:27:37.284-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: NEW PLACE TO PLANT 1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-91360228801875322902021-12-09T23:32:02.355-06:002021-12-09T23:32:02.355-06:00Cool, good to know about the roots. I guess like ...Cool, good to know about the roots. I guess like you said, some good mulch would work. Thanks!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-64362735634107964502021-12-09T15:05:42.966-06:002021-12-09T15:05:42.966-06:00Mandevilla always have to have roots protected by ...Mandevilla always have to have roots protected by some sort of shade, another plant maybe. Here in the South, they thrive and come back the next year if mulched.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-30802048971352883892021-12-07T00:36:50.943-06:002021-12-07T00:36:50.943-06:00We've kind of always wanted to grow our own tr...We've kind of always wanted to grow our own trees to use at Christmas and we love the idea of the living trees. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-90666485674130520182021-12-06T00:40:04.934-06:002021-12-06T00:40:04.934-06:00Oooh, that's a good idea too! Edible and can ...Oooh, that's a good idea too! Edible and can get big and stays green all year. Thanks!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-60331898878273366522021-12-05T19:56:38.291-06:002021-12-05T19:56:38.291-06:00Rosemary TopiaryRosemary TopiaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-4974959648427292392021-12-05T03:44:04.860-06:002021-12-05T03:44:04.860-06:00if you decide on Hibiscus; make sure it's a Ha...if you decide on Hibiscus; make sure it's a Hardy hibiscus and Not Tropical Hibiscus. The Hardy hibiscus will come up every year to where the tropical will not.<br />I always had better luck planting a hardy hibiscus right in the ground rather than containers.<br />A hibiscus can get at least 3 feet wide and up to 6 feet tall.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-75140938251759784112021-12-03T20:18:11.704-06:002021-12-03T20:18:11.704-06:00Could be living Christmas trees? You may have to r...Could be living Christmas trees? You may have to repot every few years though.upcoming treechangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193424046790933913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-59488511051678419392021-12-02T19:44:45.454-06:002021-12-02T19:44:45.454-06:00Well I'm sure there is some chicken out there ...Well I'm sure there is some chicken out there made with onion soup mix. In fact, I think I remember a recipe I tried once that was like a "three ingredient" thing or something, chicken covered with a onion soup mix and apricot jam. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-21944100521001237392021-12-02T19:43:26.659-06:002021-12-02T19:43:26.659-06:00Well now there some thinking outside the box. Tha...Well now there some thinking outside the box. Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-68359173497508786712021-12-02T19:43:01.270-06:002021-12-02T19:43:01.270-06:00Holly Berry trees, I'll have to look that up. ...Holly Berry trees, I'll have to look that up. Yes, green year round is not a bad thing. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-44102672303168866762021-12-02T19:42:29.811-06:002021-12-02T19:42:29.811-06:00That's ok, we allow anonymous comments too, no...That's ok, we allow anonymous comments too, no worries. Lemongrass is a GREAT suggestions. We have been wanting to grow some but weren't sure about our clay soil. They would do well in the pots. Thanks for this!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-37138491183471653032021-12-02T13:34:54.400-06:002021-12-02T13:34:54.400-06:00Lemongrass... It's edible and also repels mosq...Lemongrass... It's edible and also repels mosquitoes and gorgeous<br /><br />Kathryn Louise<br />I'm not signed into googleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-64267321292308097022021-12-02T12:35:25.424-06:002021-12-02T12:35:25.424-06:00Thanks. No wonder I could not find it as I looked ...Thanks. No wonder I could not find it as I looked for chicken recipes.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-63210015374967096622021-12-02T09:19:14.855-06:002021-12-02T09:19:14.855-06:00couple of dwarf Holly Berry trees or shrub. The b...couple of dwarf Holly Berry trees or shrub. The birds will go after the red berries.<br />Me, I love the Holly Berry Trees; actually anything that stays green year long is a plus. Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-47940050255021295652021-12-02T00:50:25.491-06:002021-12-02T00:50:25.491-06:002 christmas trees?2 christmas trees?upcoming treechangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193424046790933913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-15931386795817675082021-12-01T23:37:53.935-06:002021-12-01T23:37:53.935-06:00Hmm, here they always seem to die and our winters ...Hmm, here they always seem to die and our winters are WAY less harsh that yours, ha. Maybe there is a cold hard variety we'll check that out. Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-27410913339073178162021-12-01T23:36:42.051-06:002021-12-01T23:36:42.051-06:00Oh bottlebrush! Big and cool flowers. I think th...Oh bottlebrush! Big and cool flowers. I think they do well in containers. We like to attract the hummers and butterflies. Thank you!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-23843970263205284512021-12-01T23:35:39.158-06:002021-12-01T23:35:39.158-06:00Oleander!! Good choice and they are tall and flow...Oleander!! Good choice and they are tall and flowering. We do remember hearing that about them. I think livestock too have to be careful. We probably won't have anything other than chickens but will keep that on the list. Thanks!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-26961469280798820862021-12-01T23:34:00.838-06:002021-12-01T23:34:00.838-06:00Thank you Susan, your email was very kind as well....Thank you Susan, your email was very kind as well. Mandevilla! Great choice too! Thank you for that suggestion. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-51701949417619157302021-12-01T23:32:03.717-06:002021-12-01T23:32:03.717-06:00Knockour roses are so popular down here too. We a...Knockour roses are so popular down here too. We always forget about them. They plant them here in all the parking lots and esplanades around town because they are easy to care for. Will have to remember that and add to the list, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-54542420736688413682021-12-01T23:30:46.250-06:002021-12-01T23:30:46.250-06:00Hibiscus are so pretty and in my mind I was thinki...Hibiscus are so pretty and in my mind I was thinking red, purple, orange etc but dang, yellow would be stunning against the red. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-28394425446015672142021-12-01T23:30:06.936-06:002021-12-01T23:30:06.936-06:00An evergreen with the red would be very pretty. C...An evergreen with the red would be very pretty. Climbing roses, good idea too!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-10323584291992689622021-12-01T23:29:39.846-06:002021-12-01T23:29:39.846-06:00Now we DO like the idea of Christmas lights, ha. ...Now we DO like the idea of Christmas lights, ha. Or heck, anytime of year some white lights would be pretty. Thanks for the links, will check them out. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-19353742687251746752021-12-01T23:28:55.278-06:002021-12-01T23:28:55.278-06:00I don't know why we didn't think of that. ...I don't know why we didn't think of that. Good one. Thank you.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-79133464863791273212021-12-01T23:27:43.325-06:002021-12-01T23:27:43.325-06:00I think I found it but it's not chicken, it wa...I think I found it but it's not chicken, it was brisket in the slow cooker. <br /><br />https://twomenandalittlefarm.blogspot.com/2011/08/sweet-and-savory-brisket-slow-cooker.html<br /><br />It's the only thing I could find that had the combo of onion soup mix and jelly/jam. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.com