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So, my co-worker/friend/seed supplier, Jay, brought me in an open package of Scarlett Runner Beans. I had never heard of nor seen them before. They were beautiful, huge things – and after a bit of research I found their history and story rich and beautiful as well.
Jay, a newcomer to Northern Nevada gardening (who lives in a very challenging area of Northern Nevada, gardening-wise), tried to direct-sow his; they rotted, never took. I sprouted my 12 seeds in paper towels in a zip-lock, like we did in 3rd grade. As you can see, I had a little more success. I feel bad for Jay (well, mostly).
:-)
(Didn’t expect them to start off white.)
This area was hard to photograph for some reason – too much contrast between light and shadow, I think.
I wanted to put some sort of Golden Egg thing at the top of my re-purposed 2×4/conduit bean stalk/pole thingy, but couldn’t come up with the right materials. Will try again next year and see who figures it out as they walk their dogs or on their way to the park.
Somehow, I knew Poot would find his way up there. Silly old Poot.
-- There's a box?
13 comments so far
MsDebbieP
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posted 281 days ago
I spy a green thumb!
Oh Poot…. you have claimed the mountain! Bravo
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jroot
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posted 280 days ago
I love the scarlet runners. Your have certainly “run” well. Mine did not grow so high, but I have a good harvest, finally. We went a long time before the copious amount of flowers actually got fertilized. I have gathered a few of the seeds for planting next year. I like the teepee that you’ve built. Maybe I should try something like that next year to get more height.
-- jroot ....... Southern Ontario .......... grow zone 5A ...................."Gardening is an exercise in optimism." ....... . . Author Unknown
Harold and Pam
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posted 280 days ago
My goodness, that’s amazing. How many beans do you expect?
-- Pam grows 'em - I cook 'em...... Melbourne, Fl
Radicalfarmergal
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posted 279 days ago
Your scarlet runner beans look wonderful climbing up the bean tower. And I am happy to see that Poot made his way to the top! I always get such a sense of playfulness from your garden. Great job!
What do you have growing at the base of the tower, cucumbers?
-- "To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves." M. Gandhi
justjoel
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posted 279 days ago
That’s a Musquee de Provence pumpkin – heirloom from France. One of two sites I have it growing in, though planted rather late. (And, yes, Poot is coming to the Heirloom Expo with me.)
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ScottyRush
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posted 200 days ago
Is this is your front lawn? very cool btw!
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justjoel
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posted 178 days ago
Making use of the pole during the holidays…
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MsDebbieP
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posted 177 days ago
people will ask …. “was there always a tre there???”
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)
justjoel
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posted 177 days ago
That’s the idea!
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Radicalfarmergal
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posted 177 days ago
You are so clever! It looks wonderful, Joel.
-- "To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves." M. Gandhi
MsDebbieP
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posted 177 days ago
beautiful… beautiful….
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)
Iris43
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posted 177 days ago
Joel, I have grown scarlett runners, but they never looked as good as yours. Wonderful!
And how amazing your tower looks all decorated for winter and the Christmas season. I love it!
-- 'To plant a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow'
jroot
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posted 175 days ago
Nice effect, JJ. I had not thought of decorating the obelisk. It looks great!
-- jroot ....... Southern Ontario .......... grow zone 5A ...................."Gardening is an exercise in optimism." ....... . . Author Unknown