I don't post here much, but an appreciation thread is (IMO) in order…

[Raine1967]

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A thread for NRaleighLiberal!

I have been a gardener since as long as I can remember. I love growing my own stuff.

That said, NRaleighLiberal is an amazing resource in this group and deserves a huge appreciation.



To every gardener on DU:

I am going outside to plant. We have 4 years of spent grain (home brewers) compost that is rich, lucious soil and filled with earthworms that I have a need, a need -- for seed!

Keep on planting on! and once again, thank you NRaleighLiberal for all you do!

[Scuba]

1. I'll second that.

[bvar22]

7. I'll third it.

We are feasting on fresh, garden picked Asparagus nightly,
and the Strawberries are starting to turn red.

Tomatoes are a ways off.
We are looking at ways to speed that up...
like a greenhouse!

Kudos to all those at DU who Grow their Own!

[Raine1967]

8. I had Asparagus when I was still living in NY.

I loved it every year when it popped up.

It wasn't even in a garden area… It was in a small area just off my main property, and technically the town owned it.

Me and the town came to an agreement. I took care of the mowing, and they let me have the Asparagus.

(it was a small town… )

[bvar22]

11. There are rumors of Wild Aspargus in this area.

Now that we know what to look for, we are keep a sharp lookout,
especially around abandoned farm houses and old homesteads.

We LOVE our Asparagus Patch.
It has proved to be the most trouble free of anything we grow,
and it just keeps popping up every year.

[LiberalLoner]

2. Hear, hear.

[awoke_in_2003]

3. I don't get down here much....

but I have to say that, when I do, NRaleighLiberal is leading the way.

[DesertDiamond]

4. Raine 1967, THANK YOU!! I have started a balcony garden this year. I know this movement will

grow until we can all grow at least something that we eat!

[Raine1967]

9. Everyone can grow something of their own!

Good on you for a balcony garden!

I live in the DC region, and while I have a small front and backyard, I can grow things.

I have friends here that have but only a balcony and I have nudged them into growing veggies in pots.

Good on you!

It just takes a few seeds and the man I wish to appreciate in this thread deserves the honor!

[jtuck004]

5. K&R n/t

[Curmudgeoness]

6. Adding my appreciation.

NRaleighLiberal is a wealth of knowledge, and he is always there to share it with anyone who asks.

DU is very lucky to have him here.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. He's also a very hard worker right here on DU

Takes the lead on so many things. We are extremely fortunate to have him with us!

[Aerows]

12. NRaleighLiberal

Is a TREASURE. Not just a DU treasure, but a treasure for every gardener.