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Title: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 27, 2015, 05:35 PM
Whats growing?  I'm sure RG has tomatoes on his plants already... ;D

My cascading bleeding hearts in full bloom....

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 27, 2015, 05:38 PM
Got all of my garden raised beds in and all full of sheep poop and compost......

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 27, 2015, 05:39 PM
Time for planting.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 27, 2015, 05:44 PM
Yup
Planted 3 weeks ago
Played heck covering plants these last 2 cold spells.
2 beefsteak tomato plants look a little ruff but might make it.
Wife is gonna pull them and plant 2 new ones if they don't look better by the weekend.
Raised bed
12 x 24 foot
Used 2 x 10's
I got a picture over on FB
If I get up the energy I'll copy/past to photobucket and get a pic of it here.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on May 27, 2015, 07:03 PM

       We got ours planted yesterday. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 28, 2015, 04:28 AM
       We got ours planted yesterday. ;D

   I'm going to bring some plants home today and put them in... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 28, 2015, 04:54 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on May 28, 2015, 09:09 PM

        I take it you got your plants in this afternoon?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 29, 2015, 04:37 AM
        I take it you got your plants in this afternoon?



    Not all of them yet..  Hopefully tonight I will get it done than I have to put up the electric fence to keep the deer out...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on May 29, 2015, 04:47 AM

          That must be interesting, do you put up many wires, deer can jump quite high. ???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 29, 2015, 05:11 AM
Only 2 wires, one about a foot and one about 4'..   Seems to work..  
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 29, 2015, 05:09 PM
Wheres RG's garden pictures??      :P :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on May 30, 2015, 05:31 AM
Wheres RG's garden pictures??      :P :P
               Maybe he's modest, Dom! LOL :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 30, 2015, 11:21 AM
Been called a lot of things.....modest ain't one of them ;D

Mama's flower gardens
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image.jpg1_zpsecxmn5qz.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image.jpg1_zpsecxmn5qz.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image.jpg1_zpsecxmn5qz.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image.jpg1_zpsecxmn5qz.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image.jpg2_zpscks17vwl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image.jpg2_zpscks17vwl.jpg.html)
Had to replace these two. They were frost victims.

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Love the raised beds Dom.
Rg


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2015, 11:08 AM
Everything looks great on your end  Bob... :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
I'm going to try and get my tomato plants in today...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 31, 2015, 11:19 AM


  Got planted last weekend, I'll add some pics later but we took a year off due to pests and blight. After some research we decided to do a big burn right over the garden and till in the ashes, along with some Manure and Humus. 90 % planted just have to get some Zuchinni and the peas&beans in. Also Mom got me a new Cherry tree to replace the one the Jap. Beetles killed on me last summer. Don't worry, I chipped up the wood and smoked a nice free range Turkey  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 31, 2015, 02:38 PM
Yup
Planted 3 weeks ago
Played heck covering plants these last 2 cold spells.
2 beefsteak tomato plants look a little ruff but might make it.
Wife is gonna pull them and plant 2 new ones if they don't look better by the weekend.
Raised bed
12 x 24 foot
Used 2 x 10's
I got a picture over on FB
If I get up the energy I'll copy/past to photobucket and get a pic of it here.


Finally got this onto photobucket


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/mcattac/FullSizeRender_zpsvujaibyh.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 31, 2015, 03:40 PM
Hell of a crop of buckets there Mac. Looks to be a couple heirloom varieties mixed in ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2015, 05:47 PM

  Got planted last weekend, I'll add some pics later but we took a year off due to pests and blight. After some research we decided to do a big burn right over the garden and till in the ashes, along with some Manure and Humus. 90 % planted just have to get some Zuchinni and the peas&beans in. Also Mom got me a new Cherry tree to replace the one the Jap. Beetles killed on me last summer. Don't worry, I chipped up the wood and smoked a nice free range Turkey  ;D ;D

   Nice Eddy..  Sounds good,, ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2015, 05:48 PM
Nice Attack...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 31, 2015, 07:21 PM
Hell of a crop of buckets there Mac. Looks to be a couple heirloom varieties mixed in ;D

Rg


Yup Bob.

In spite of the effort, she still lost 1 tomato and 1 pepper plant.

Mac
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on May 31, 2015, 10:19 PM

Frost warning here mid peninsula. 48* right now at 11:17 pm. No garden to worry about

Freeze warning for the tip of the mitt.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 01, 2015, 03:30 PM

Yup Bob.

In spite of the effort, she still lost 1 tomato and 1 pepper plant.

Mac

Tomatoes and peppers ??? I thought you were propagating plastic beer cups ;D

That was a hard frost. I lost 2 plants is all. I'm guessing we'll still have some to eat. Gonna do a few raised beds next year. I want a strawberry patch too.

Next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 01, 2015, 03:37 PM
For me - it's not worth the time, $ and the effort.
But she enjoys it.

I would rather go to the farmer's market and buy what I want, when I want it.

Happy wife......happy life.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 01, 2015, 04:13 PM
For me - it's not worth the time, $ and the effort.
But she enjoys it.I would rather go to the farmer's market and buy what I want, when I want it.
Happy wife......happy life.8)


   As much as I love going to the farmers market there's nothing better than pickin it out of your soil or telling your wife to...    ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 01, 2015, 04:56 PM
I could garden till I drop. I love growing stuff. I've always had house plants ( most of them legal ::)).

Something about having greenery around that soothes the spirit.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 01, 2015, 06:31 PM
Something about having greenery around that soothes the spirit.


   Yup..  All of the plants I have talked to never talked back to me.. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 01, 2015, 06:37 PM

I've always had house plants ( most of them legal ::)).

Something about having greenery around that soothes the spirit.

Rg

most?

 :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 01, 2015, 06:41 PM
most?

 :w00t:



   I knew he was an old hippie....  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: greensider on Jun 01, 2015, 06:47 PM
our plants have been in for weeks we have flowers on our tomatoes lettuce is doing great this rain has made the plants really grow
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jun 01, 2015, 07:28 PM


   I knew he was an old hippie....  8)
             I think we've all been there! ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 01, 2015, 08:51 PM
been?


 :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jun 02, 2015, 02:22 AM
been?


 :rotflol:
               Or still there, whatever the case may be! :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 03, 2015, 01:48 AM
Brain cells are about the only thing I managed to save for retirement. Sometimes I wonder if I saved enough. Then I think...........wait..........what was I talking about ???

Anyway, flashbacks are free ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 03, 2015, 05:50 AM
Well that was a long monotonous day yesterday...
Stood there and filled 2800, 12" flower pots to plant mums in next week... Only 3200 more to go... :wacko: :wacko:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 03, 2015, 08:30 AM
A month back I planted 200 daylily tubers on the hill behind my place.
It snowed while I was planting.

The tubers were 3 days late getting to me and looked really sad and dried out when I planted them.

Lots of work for sure.

I have watered as suggested.

I was out there looking at the hill last night.

I think 8 have come up.

 :-\

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 03, 2015, 09:20 AM
             I think we've all been there! ;)

Not all!! I am to old to have been a hippie.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 03, 2015, 01:16 PM
A month back I planted 200 daylily tubers on the hill behind my place.
It snowed while I was planting.

The tubers were 3 days late getting to me and looked really sad and dried out when I planted them.

Lots of work for sure.

I have watered as suggested.

I was out there looking at the hill last night.

I think 8 have come up.






OK.
I know - dumba$$!

I just ordered 225 more.
But this time I ordered 225 small plants, not tubers.
Supposed to arrive sometime between Saturday and next Tuesday.

Hey Bob - watcha doin next week?   8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 04, 2015, 03:59 AM

Hey Bob - watcha doin next week?   8)

If I had to guess, I'd say fishing ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 04, 2015, 05:08 AM
I got my garden planted yesterday.

The sum and total of two rhubarb plants. We will see if I can kill these. I have killed off two plantings so far. Still working on getting the old garden spot ready for grass.

I did not see that many blossoms on my blue berries so I was surprised to see how many were actually on some of the bushes.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 04, 2015, 06:20 AM
If I had to guess, I'd say fishing ;D

Rg


the other answer would be "not working".

 :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Jun 04, 2015, 11:57 AM
Well that was a long monotonous day yesterday...
Stood there and filled 2800, 12" flower pots to plant mums in next week... Only 3200 more to go... :wacko: :wacko:
  wow      why so many.....you sell them?????    that seems like a lot of work!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 04, 2015, 12:56 PM
The tomatoes really took off this week.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image.jpg2_zps2asxkeci.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image.jpg2_zps2asxkeci.jpg.html)

I re-potted the two that took a hit from the frost. Wouldn't you know it .........
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Yes we have some tomatoes........we have some tomatoes today ;D
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BLT's by the end of June :w00t:

Rg


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 04, 2015, 12:57 PM

the other answer would be "not working".

 :D

Did you have something in mind?

And ......no......I'm not helping you plant lilies .
Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 04, 2015, 01:17 PM
I like to go above and beyond.  ;D I am all about being self-sufficient.

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 04, 2015, 02:34 PM


And ......no......I'm not helping you plant lilies .
Bob


d**n!!

 8)


Your tomatoes look like they are doing well.
Donna's aren't quite as good, but they also took off this past week.
The warmer temps and the rain Sunday helped a lot.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 04, 2015, 04:08 PM
I gave everything a dose of go juice today. That ought to rev things up.

Good grief Sharps! You've got some garden OCD good on there! Looks like a great use of a small plot. Well done.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 04, 2015, 05:52 PM
Thats HUGE Sharps... Looks great..

   I got the rest of mine planted this afternoon and got the electric fence up....    ;D ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/raquettedacker088/getPart_zps7ffnng3h.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/raquettedacker088/getPart_zps7ffnng3h.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 04, 2015, 06:02 PM
 wow      why so many.....you sell them?????    that seems like a lot of work!!!!!!!!!


    I'm the manager of a good size nursery...    ;)
Here is an aerial shot from a few years ago,,  Two of the green houses are now twice as long as they are in the picture..
You can still see some mums in the fields...
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Jun 04, 2015, 06:24 PM
Nice greens everyone. Here's mine, making the most of a small space. Off to a good start as I have no groundhogs to deal with this year.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/Bartman44/g1_zpssmx9mzbo.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bartman44/media/g1_zpssmx9mzbo.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 04, 2015, 06:31 PM
Looks great Bart...  My problem is the deer..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 04, 2015, 07:13 PM
A couple more pictures...

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(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/raquettedacker090/1614515_360040010848722_20534801707379382_o_zps0lchbgnr.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/raquettedacker090/1614515_360040010848722_20534801707379382_o_zps0lchbgnr.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 04, 2015, 07:29 PM

   I got the rest of mine planted this afternoon and got the electric fence up....    ;D ;D



Keep out the neighborhood kids?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 04, 2015, 07:30 PM

I gave everything a dose of go juice today. That ought to rev things up.



Ditto Bob.
Just finished.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 04, 2015, 07:34 PM
Hey Dom, what are the dimensions of your raised beds? Did you till below them?

Nice patch Bart!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 04, 2015, 07:43 PM
The beds are 4' x 8' x 10 inches tall..
I just placed them on the green house fabric I already had down that I had holes in  to put my plants..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Yachtzy on Jun 04, 2015, 08:26 PM
 Grapes and strawberries showing up, the birds must be eyeing them up and licking their chops! I got spoiled by the farm stand a 1/4" mile from my house, no garden planted this year for me.(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/chrisfishd/20150604_185200_zpswdfm4zij.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/chrisfishd/media/20150604_185200_zpswdfm4zij.jpg.html)(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/chrisfishd/20150604_184612-1_zpsbhx9ht6a.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/chrisfishd/media/20150604_184612-1_zpsbhx9ht6a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 05, 2015, 04:34 AM
Going to be a good year for berries Chris...   The raspberries and black caps in the woods are loaded.... :clapping: :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 05, 2015, 08:49 AM
Thank you rgfixit and Raquettedacker! I put A LOT of time into my garden for sure. Its nice to have whatever you want fresh and basically free. What I don't use I give away and/or blanch, freeze, or dry for winter use. I also have a bunch of fruit trees and berries. I have been picking strawberries for a few days already and the cherries will be ready tomorrow.

Nice gardens everyone!

I wish I had a deer "problem".  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 05, 2015, 09:11 AM
Going to be a good year for berries Chris...   The raspberries and black caps in the woods are loaded.... :clapping: :clapping:
Hiking home from the river this morning I noticed the wild strawberries are ripe and ready for picking.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 05, 2015, 09:16 PM
I wish I had a deer "problem".  ;D

    No you don't..  One after noon you are watering and the next morning there are no flowers left on your squash, cucumbers, pumpkins and other plants... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2015, 02:41 AM
My neighbor planted her garden a couple weeks ago to find 1/3 of her crop eaten by the deer the next day. She hung bars of soap on the fence posts all around the plot and claims she's had no further problem.

There's one guy in the village who has a 10' high wire fence around his garden. Kinda has that prison camp look. When I expand I'll do a fence charger.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2015, 06:01 AM
A friend of mine has an orchard and he says hanging dryer sheets on his trees work well to repell deer....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2015, 06:31 AM
I put out a tray of seed for  the birds the other day. It was mopped clean by morning. I took most of my feeders down for the summer. You'd think they'd have enough to eat this time of year without raising my bird food.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 06, 2015, 07:32 AM
The fruit farmers use bounce dryer sheets or Irish spring mini soap bars to keep the deer away from young fruit trees. At one time they collected the hair from barber and beauty shops, put it in small bags and hung it on the trees.

There are more and more orchards being 10 foot fenced all the time. Some guy developed a driver that will drive sharpened wood posts in the ground that are long enough to hold the 10 foot fence plus what is in the ground. I am waiting for a few deer to jump into my friends orchard that has 5 foot fence to keep the snowmobiles out. I think his grandson will enjoy chasing them around with his quad until he can force them to jump back out.

There is a law in Michigan about how high of a fence you can put up with out getting a permit (farmers are exempt) . I think it is  like 52 inches. This is to keep people from having high fence deer enclosures.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 06, 2015, 08:32 AM
   No you don't..  One after noon you are watering and the next morning there are no flowers left on your squash, cucumbers, pumpkins and other plants... ;D ;D ;D
Perhaps if you didn't Drobs them :)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: jperch on Jun 06, 2015, 09:08 AM
I went to school at PSU where they did a lot of research on deer.  One big project was to look at different systems to keep deer out of their ag fields.  They had high fences, horns attached to motion sensors, various repellants.  I spoke with some of the farmers where this research was going on.  They showed me where the deer had dug under the high fences.  The horns would only work for a while, then the deer would just ignore them.  Basically, they are very adaptable.  I guess that is why they have been such a successful animal.  A local orchard used trained dogs, malmutes I believe.  They had the radio collars on.  According to the farmer it was effective.  The orchard was on my jogging route and I would occasionally see a deer carcass.  I know he used to travel around and speak about his system.  I noticed recently that he no longer uses the dogs, perhaps it is too expensive.  jperch
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2015, 05:14 PM
Bullets are probably cheaper. But, my neighbors would probably get testy if I touched off the 7mm-08 Encore at 4am.  :-\  These village folk have no sense of humor whatsoever.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2015, 05:34 PM
Perhaps if you didn't Drobs them :)


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: jperch on Jun 06, 2015, 05:59 PM
Yes, bullets are cheaper.  On the other hand there are times when deer and gardens interact well together.  Venison stew for example, which is tonight's dinner!  jperch
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 06, 2015, 09:12 PM

                :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 07, 2015, 09:01 AM
Deer can be a problem but I can't stand crows! They can strip  a row of young plants coming through the ground before you're even out of bed in the morning. Pull up the sprout to eat just the seed! They are my nemesis. My motto is DEAD CROWS DON'T EAT CORN!  >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 08, 2015, 06:55 PM
Donna's garden sprouted very nicely over this past weekend.
Shooting a bit of Rapid Grow in there did the trick.
I'll give them another shot Thursday night before we head out to the lake.


OK Bob - you're off the hook.
Donna helped me plant those 225 daylillies on that d a m n hill tonight.
Rewarded her with a green olive and onion pizza.
That's her 2nd favorite pie.

But thanks for offering to help anyway Bob.
 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2015, 05:18 PM
You didn't say you'd feed me. Green olive and onion..........I'm in for that.

What's her favorite pie?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 09, 2015, 07:01 PM
You didn't say you'd feed me. Green olive and onion..........I'm in for that.

What's her favorite pie?

Rg


ME!

(honeypie)

 ;D


Not!

She like white pizzas.
The Greek Chicken she really likes.
She's a wappaho.

 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2015, 01:53 PM
 :sick:

The Greek sounds good though ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 13, 2015, 05:28 PM
Well 3 weeks later..... ;D
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Love that Miracle Grow ;D

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 16, 2015, 03:11 PM
The rain may be a little stinky for fishing, but it's got my "freezer" garden happy.
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Garlic, 3 rows of tomatoes, cabbage (from seed), broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, 2 rows of peppers, plum tomatoes, and 4 hills green pole beans (from seed) with the asparagus patch at the far end.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 16, 2015, 04:08 PM
And our "winter" garden is coming along, too.
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Peas, cukes, carrots, zucchini, summer squash, cantaloupe, onions, winter squash, white potatoes, russets/ sweet potatoes, and 3 seperate plantings of sweet corn and pumpkins (3 week stagger).  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 16, 2015, 05:56 PM
d**n man! That's quite a garden. I'm very impressed :clapping:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 16, 2015, 07:17 PM
Thanks. Just for reference, the rows in the big garden are 70'.  It takes a little work, but its worth it. We don't buy veggies, we put out a little roadside self-service stand that just about breaks us even, and we donate a bunch to the local food pantry.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 17, 2015, 06:11 PM
I can see that it's a lot of work there. Nice work though. Can't wait till next year. The garden is gonna expand ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 18, 2015, 07:46 AM
The smaller garden is relatively easy to maintain. My secret is a Garden Weasel. http://www.gardenweasel.com (http://www.gardenweasel.com/)
I pull the head off the roof rake and a Garden Weasel head snaps on the aluminum pole like it was meant to. It stays that way for the growing season. I can reach/ work the whole garden from one side or the other without having to "get in". Only takes about half an hour or less after a rain to do the whole garden.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jun 18, 2015, 08:14 AM
The smaller garden is relatively easy to maintain. My secret is a Garden Weasel. http://www.gardenweasel.com (http://www.gardenweasel.com/)
I pull the head off the roof rake and a Garden Weasel head snaps on the aluminum pole like it was meant to. It stays that way for the growing season. I can reach/ work the whole garden from one side or the other without having to "get in". Only takes about half an hour or less after a rain to do the whole garden.  ;D
             I have a garden Weasel also, but I also have a small Troy Built garden tiller that my fiance can use to do between rows then she can use the
              Weasel between plants.
        
             My Garden, it's not real big and we got a late start
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               My tiller
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 18, 2015, 09:31 AM

              
 My tiller
 

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I rent one of these from the local Home Depot in the spring and also in the Fall before covering the garden with heavy black plastic sheet.
Rental is $40 for the day but I rarely have it more than 3 hrs and I even use it on my neighbor's to help him out here and there.
I looked at buying one, and they really aren't a ton of bucks, but with renting I don't have to store it or maintain it.
Still, it would be nice to have my own.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 18, 2015, 09:39 AM
I've got a rototiller too, and I give it a good tilling and mix in some new manure and peat in the spring as well, but once it's planted it's a pain getting the tiller in, out, and around because it's a raised bed (telephone poles).  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jun 18, 2015, 01:11 PM

I rent one of these from the local Home Depot in the spring and also in the Fall before covering the garden with heavy black plastic sheet.
Rental is $40 for the day but I rarely have it more than 3 hrs and I even use it on my neighbor's to help him out here and there.
I looked at buying one, and they really aren't a ton of bucks, but with renting I don't have to store it or maintain it.
Still, it would be nice to have my own.
                For me it was better to buy, first I live 30 miles from a rental place, then I have 3 sons who also use it, so it paid to buy.   
                They really don't take up much room.
I've got a rototiller too, and I give it a good tilling and mix in some new manure and peat in the spring as well, but once it's planted it's a pain getting the tiller in, out, and around because it's a raised bed (telephone poles).  ;D
             You probably have a bigger tiller, this one I can pick up with one hand, my daughter-in-law uses it their raised bed.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 19, 2015, 06:42 PM
Question........ How much do you have to do to remove rocks and such before tilling new soil?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jun 19, 2015, 06:59 PM

          Depends on the size of the rocks. My first garden some 35 years ago, I plowed with my tractor, I had to pull rocks out by hand, they
          were good sized rocks. Some weighed 20 to 30 lbs. smaller rocks we raked out. Rocks have the tendency to grow every year, the frost
          brings them to the surface. Our garden then was about 1.5 acres.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2015, 06:05 PM
I'm guessing I'm going to end up turning over the new area by hand. I'll peck away at it this fall and get it set for spring.

It's going to be about 16x24 to start ;D

The plantings seem to get bigger each year with me. I'm going to need to set up rainwater collection. My water bills are high enough.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 20, 2015, 07:43 PM
The plantings seem to get bigger each year with me. I'm going to need to set up rainwater collection. My water bills are high enough.

Rg


That might work this year but as my buddy found out a lot of years it does not work. We guttered his pole barn into a 1000 gallon tank to get spray water for his asparagus field. He got just enough water in the tank to grow skeeters. Nothing like a dry summer to burst your bubble.

I guess since you retired you have a lot of time to kill. A 16 X 24 area will take a lot of spades full to turn over let alone make it plantable. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 20, 2015, 07:50 PM
My small garden is basically on shale. I laid the phone pole border, removed the sod, laid down  garden fabric and hauled in top soil and manure 70/30 to fill. That was 12 years ago and it still doesn't have any substantial weed problem.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 20, 2015, 08:02 PM
16 x 28 is what mine is. I water only the plants when I have to. Water at dusk. It's still moist in the morning. Once a week Miracle Grow except peppers. NEVER FEED PEPPERS. You'll get awesome bush but no fruit.
   Any way, you can pull it through a drought on 5 gal/ day.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 20, 2015, 08:18 PM
The rain may be a little stinky for fishing, but it's got my "freezer" garden happy.Garlic, 3 rows of tomatoes, cabbage (from seed), broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, 2 rows of peppers, plum tomatoes, and 4 hills green pole beans (from seed) with the asparagus patch at the far end.  ;D


That looks awesome mister...

I'm sorry I have been slacking on this thread.
Busy planting mums at work .
Garden looks great and so do the tomato's and peppers. Will post some pictures soon..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 20, 2015, 08:30 PM
And dont water in the evening and dont use that M grow stuff......... ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 20, 2015, 08:38 PM
Lol. I grew up watering in the evening.  ;D ;D ;D

And then we went and jumped in the lake before we went trolling for girls.  ;D  ;D ;D Those were the days..........
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 20, 2015, 08:44 PM
Lol. I grew up watering in the evening.  ;D ;D ;D

And then we went and jumped in the lake before we went trolling for girls.  ;D  ;D ;D Those were the days..........
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 21, 2015, 06:14 AM
 :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 21, 2015, 06:16 AM
Been picking tomatoes and peppers for a week now...

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jun 21, 2015, 06:48 AM

         Good for you Dom, nice looking veggies! :flex:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 22, 2015, 09:52 AM

That might work this year but as my buddy found out a lot of years it does not work. We guttered his pole barn into a 1000 gallon tank to get spray water for his asparagus field. He got just enough water in the tank to grow skeeters. Nothing like a dry summer to burst your bubble.

I guess since you retired you have a lot of time to kill. A 16 X 24 area will take a lot of spades full to turn over let alone make it plantable. ;D

Yeah, I just weed whacked it. The tiger lilies are thick around the edge. They're gonna be a pain. I'll probably transplant some as a border against the back of the garage. I have access to a couple of tillers a small one and a big boy. Personally, I think a little backhoe for a day would be the answer :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 22, 2015, 10:47 AM

Personally, I think a little backhoe for a day would be the answer :-\

Rg


Not to mention, a lot of fun.

 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 22, 2015, 10:54 AM
Been picking tomatoes and peppers for a week now...
That looks like a fresh salsa to me!..... mmmmm  :thumbup_smilie:  :thumbup_smilie:  :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Yachtzy on Jun 22, 2015, 02:09 PM
To all, any secrets you can share with the green peppers? They are my favorite, but yet i can't seem to harvest any. I have bought plants before with them already on it but they would never produce for me. Wrong PH, too much water, too much sun??? I'm not sure. Meanwhile,  same garden, I would have so many cukes and tomatoes that I could have opened a roadside stand. Also I never fertilized, I figured I'd go all natural, used as much rainwater that I could collect also. I got so fed up that I go to the farmer's stand down the street now.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jun 22, 2015, 04:52 PM

         Deer hit my garden last night, so now there is a fence around it, I would have liked to have put an electric fence up but I'm kind
         of strapped with my upcoming wedding. ???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 22, 2015, 09:36 PM
         Deer hit my garden last night, so now there is a fence around it, I would have liked to have put an electric fence up but I'm kind
         of strapped with my upcoming wedding. ???
Stop by the barber shop and ask for a day's floor sweepings. Spread them around the edge of your garden. The deer won't like the smell.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 22, 2015, 09:47 PM
got 4-5 boxes for plants

box 1 has raspberries in it .

box 2 has tomato's  like brandy wine, beef stake etc..etc.. what ever we could find  
pepper it has habenaro pepper, Cayenne peppers, green peppers , green chili peppers ,
 
box 3  has cherry tomato's and some strawberries.

box 4 strawberries  and more tomato's

 box 5 has sun flowers in it

 some years the peppers come up other not so much we usually get a ton of habenaro's  ,tomatos and cucumbers  

gave up on zucchini and cucumbers cause of the Japanese beetles there not a poison strong enough for them that won't harm humans... if you plant zucchini try to make some zucchini bread with them if you like cucumbers try a cucumber salad with vinegar and onions if you need the recipe just p.m. me there all over the web..  



    

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 22, 2015, 09:56 PM
To all, any secrets you can share with the green peppers? They are my favorite, but yet i can't seem to harvest any. I have bought plants before with them already on it but they would never produce for me. Wrong PH, too much water, too much sun??? ......
When you think of peppers, think of Mexico or the southwest. Hot, dry, sandy, acid soil. Peppers can't get too much sun. Keep the soil moist. Don't over water. Think Mexico.   8) It sounds like your soil may be nitrogen rich. Nitrogen makes pepper plants beautiful but inhibits fruit. You can buy a cheap test kit to be sure, but I would probably 1. sow some cabbage seeds around your pepper plants (cabbage will suck the nitrogen out of the soil) and 2. sprinkle some Epsom Salts around your peppers. The epsom will provide magnesium and sulphur,  which peppers also need to produce fruit. This should help. Good luck...   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 23, 2015, 12:20 AM
fishnmachine good pointers for the guy...

here is another good read too about peppers .....


Make sure the soil is right before you transplant pepper seedlings.

From large, sweet bell peppers to hot jalapenos, green peppers (Capsicum annuum) stimulate endorphin rushes in the human brain because of their mild to extremely hot spice sensations -- your body is trying to cool off and relieve the pain. To successfully grow these warm-season vegetables, you must have well-maintained soil with specific properties.




Soil Texture and Amendment
Because green peppers have shallow roots, you must create a loose soil texture so the roots can spread easily. Green peppers are usually grown as annuals in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 and lower, but as perennials in USDA zones 9 through 11. Amend your soil with compost before sowing seeds or transplanting pepper plants. Using a pH meter, confirm your soil has a moderate to slightly acidic pH range of 5.8 to 6.5. If your soil is lower than 5.8, spread lime on the ground to increase your pH. For example, add 7.5 pounds of lime to 100 square feet to change a 5.5 value to 6.5. Use 2 pounds of sulfur for every 100 square feet on soils that have a pH higher than 6.5 to lower the original value by 1. Preparing your soil before planting helps your green peppers flourish.


Fertilizing
Whether you sow seeds or transplant pepper plants into the soil, you need a starter fertilizer tilled into the ground before planting. The best starter fertilizer has a slightly higher ratio of phosphorus and potassium compared to nitrogen, such as 5-10-10. Add 3 pounds for every 100 square feet for the best coverage. Both phosphorus and potassium are critical for germination and initial seedling growth -- excessive nitrogen in the beginning creates bushy plants with barely any fruit set. Once your green peppers become established and have fruits, apply a balanced fertilizer for basic soil maintenance. Spread 2 pounds of fertilizer for every 100 square feet along the sides of your green pepper plants to enhance growth. Check the product's label, as instructions vary by brand.



Soil Temperature
Green peppers are extremely sensitive to temperature swings. For example, cool weather below 60 degrees Fahrenheit causes failed fruit development. Temperatures above 90 F also harm fruit set. Your soil needs to have a temperature above 75 F for proper germination -- a warm day is directly related to the soil's temperature. To keep the soil warm, spread black plastic across your soil with holes for growing pepper sprouts. Transplanted plants also need warm air temperatures of at least 65 to 70 F during the day and no lower than 60 F at night. Maintaining the correct soil temperature range contributes to high fruit yields.


Watering
Keep your soil moist, but not soggy, for strong fruit and foliage development. Pair your green pepper plants together as you plant the others 18 to 24 inches apart. This pairing strategy hinders the sunscalding process -- they shade one another from the harsh sun. You also save time and money because your watering sessions are more confined to one area as you water each pair. Spread a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around the green peppers as well to retain as much moisture as possible, especially on hot or windy days.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 23, 2015, 06:11 AM
Stop by the barber shop and ask for a day's floor sweepings. Spread them around the edge of your garden. The deer won't like the smell.  ;D

Hanging  bounce sheets or Irish spring mini bars along the perimeter should also help. These are the two things that our fruit famers use to keep deer from eating new trees
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Yachtzy on Jun 23, 2015, 08:28 AM
Thank you fishnmachine and boondox, some good advice, I appreciate it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 23, 2015, 11:23 AM
@ the guys thinking about the deer problems:
 
buddy of mine lives in the city lot of deer around him in farmington hills, michigan. any how he has a problem and a solution for the deer the problem is the deer do not fear human sent as much in that area county/city area around detroit any how the solution to his problem was making the garden a certain size like 3.5 to 4 foot wide buy 10 foot long the deer could not  jump the fence he put up for some reason? any bigger   they jump the fence. like 8 x 10 they jump it  mite want to try chicken coupe wire and steel fence posts make small sectioned areas so the deer cant hop the fence.. any how you could always add the electric fence after words to the fence post if needed... but i don't suggest it... i used 4 fence post along the 10 foot side and three along the 4 foot side  i think they just fear landing on a steel fence post is why they don't jump that fence...    he has three areas that size same set up and he even grows some good garlic  to boot same with pickled beats he makes... he has a big lot land of gardening like 400 x 200 feet land lot...  any how he could do more just does not need it...   

there a 72 inch t post fence post he uses leave about 5 foot above soil and use chicken coupe wire for the fencing around it at about 5 foot high ... any way there is no hunting in farmington  of we already would have lol's
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 23, 2015, 12:59 PM
picture of the raspberry box taking off real good even got soem beries starting to pop in the second picture..

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picture of the peppers which are yellow from to much rain i guessing  and the tomato's which are just starting to take off?

(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah268/rhino1357/garden%20001_zpsvyrig1q2.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/rhino1357/media/garden%20001_zpsvyrig1q2.jpg.html)

cucumber plants  and some lettuces plant we have been doing wrong for year always time to try lettuces..and learn some thing new...
(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah268/rhino1357/garden%20002_zps07vhflmx.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/rhino1357/media/garden%20002_zps07vhflmx.jpg.html)

last but not least a few more tomato plants and  strawberry pants  are in the orange flower pot ...
   
 
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 24, 2015, 05:39 AM
Looks great Boon but the worst thing to use in a garden is wood mulch.
It wont let the soil "breath" and will house all those bugs you mentioned...
Your better off with a weed block fabric and plant in that..  JMO...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 24, 2015, 05:58 AM
And the best all round insecticide to use is Rotenone Dust..  Safe and natural...
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotenone (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotenone)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 24, 2015, 06:12 AM
Looks great Boon but the worst thing to use in a garden is wood mulch.
It wont let the soil "breath" and will house all those bugs you mentioned...
Your better off with a weed block fabric and plant in that..  JMO...

Now you tell me :-\

WelL next year's veggie garden will be mulch free ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jun 24, 2015, 07:34 AM

           My pepper plants don't seem to be growing very well, I read that peppers like the same soil conditions as tomatoes.
           My tomatoes are doing great, so how come the peppers aren't, may it's not been hot enough? Any suggestions.
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 24, 2015, 07:57 AM
I think heat is a lot of it. Peppers like 80 and above. We haven't had a lot of that, and next week is 70's, too (which I like  ;D) . All good things in time....  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 24, 2015, 10:19 AM
Looks great Boon but the worst thing to use in a garden is wood mulch.
It wont let the soil "breath" and will house all those bugs you mentioned...
Your better off with a weed block fabric and plant in that..  JMO...

we got sta-green landscape fabric under the wood chips second year of it and they did great last year ?  i think those are ceder chips "which will keep bug the heck away"  "but not sure will have to look in a minute" plus they got a weed preventive on the chips them self's  which we were having a hard time with weeds the last 5 years we did the garden is why we did what we did.. that is why it looks so plain instead of looking like the raspberry boxes  instead of raspberries they were weeds lol's... but ya i got to check the ph of the pepper soil reason being that could make them yellow or all this d**n rain we have had for the   last four night solid rain  after Sunday a solid week of rain there calling for  ::)  so that why i assume there over watered but don't want to rule out the ph..


@black ice: don't be to concerned about the pepper plants last year ours were twice as big as these ones  we have not had a lot of 80"S+ yet  around here so and ton of rain flooding type rains.....  if there good pepper plant they wont be that big but will yield a ton of fruit.. our usually are full of fruit's buy September... 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 24, 2015, 10:33 AM
we got sta-green landscape fabric under the wood chips second year of it and they did great last year ?  i think those are ceder chips "which will keep bug the heck away"  "but not sure will have to look in a minute" plus they got a weed preventive on the chips them self's  .....
No offense at all, but you're eating that.  IMO only, fine for flower beds, but I don't want it in my salad...   :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 24, 2015, 02:11 PM

no offence taken hope none given:
your right no mater what you get cancer causing pesticides in your tomato's  and veggies why stop now lol's these are safer then those used in mexico or south america hopefully!!  why be a worry wart is how i look at it.... if it's my time it my time .. lol's but you are right any kind of herbicides and pesticides can cause cancer... and should not be eaten... same with chemical plant foods.....i guess the plant food is better then e-coli  from getting veggies from mexico or south america lol's they just squat in the field next to the tomato's  don't know what would be worst lol's e coli or cancer but  that up to the person and there preference you did bring up a good point about the chemicals.... now for those that use manures hope it was dry manure before you used it ;D talk about e-coli problems...       
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 24, 2015, 07:24 PM
90% of the time, we're our own worst enemies :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 29, 2015, 06:49 AM
No watering today...      ;D     ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 29, 2015, 05:05 PM
Lol! Or for the rest of the week for that matter.  :-\
An inch plus yesterday and .35" today... more tomorrow and Wednesday,  that'll get us through until Saturday's storms.  ::)
I don't see three dry days in a row so I can mow and bale hay.  ???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: greensider on Jun 29, 2015, 07:08 PM
the rain has been rough on my tomato plants i am just getting tomatoes  peppers are doing good cucumbers are great been picking them for 2 weeks now melons are close to hardball size
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: greensider on Jun 30, 2015, 04:58 AM
does any one use fish or fish scrapes in there garden to fertilize it
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 30, 2015, 07:09 AM
I did ONCE!

Skunk dug them all up including the plants. If I burry them now I use a post hole digger and put them down a couple of feet. The other night the dogs were barking at some thing so I got my big flash light. There was a skunk about 50 feet from the dog run.

I accidently caught one by the front foot in a trap set for a chipmunk a couple years ago. I thought the gal coming down the road was going to drive into the woods when she saw carrying the skunk by the trap chain with my old trapping hook to the woods across the road to dispatch it.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 30, 2015, 05:31 PM
I can relate Tom. Last year I built and set this trap to get the chipmonks and squirrels that were digging up my garden.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/imagejpg1_zpsc12d1be7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/imagejpg1_zpsc12d1be7.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/imagejpg2_zps5b70bb66.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/imagejpg2_zps5b70bb66.jpg.html)

He was remarkably calm. I covered him with a tarp and picked the trap up with a pitchfork. We took a ride to the woods. The real trick was how to release him without an unpleasant result. I took a stick and lifted the door but he didn't want to leave so I had to get another stick and poke him in the hind quarters. He turned around and ambled away none the worse for wear.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 01, 2015, 07:57 PM
I did ONCE!

Skunk dug them all up including the plants. If I burry them now I use a post hole digger and put them down a couple of feet. The other night the dogs were barking at some thing so I got my big flash light. There was a skunk about 50 feet from the dog run.

I accidently caught one by the front foot in a trap set for a chipmunk a couple years ago. I thought the gal coming down the road was going to drive into the woods when she saw carrying the skunk by the trap chain with my old trapping hook to the woods across the road to dispatch it.




if having problems with chipmunks try a bucket half full of water sprinkle sunflower seed to cover the whole surface of the bucket then make a ramp for the chipmunks to walk up to the bucket... make a trail of seed up the ramp to the  bucket... check every few day adding seeds.. sooner or later that bucket will have one in it... had a bunch of nuisance  ground squirrels chewing stuff up in my car mainly nest in wiring  so we did it and they drowned them self's ..no need for poisons or guns there ... any how make the bucket look like it is full of seeds they will climb ion and wont be able to touch bottom thinking it's full of seeds... 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 02, 2015, 07:30 AM
I have plenty of  skunk stories from trapping for years.

I have not seen any chipmunks since spring. (the sound you hear is me knocking on wood, my head).

A couple years ago I had an orange bag of pop corn hanging from the bottom cord of a truss in the garage. I went in the garage and there was a chipmunk up on the bag filling it's cheeks with pop corn. That is why I dismantle my Kenai instead of hanging it from the trusses. Mice can climb and living in the woods makes for to many mice to take a chance.

Added----On the way home from the doctor I saw a pretty fresh road kill skunk. I think it was the first one that go run over on the rear end. Dang that scent clears out the sinuses. I know you will think I am nutz, but so be it as I probably am, as I actually do not mind the smell of skunk. It smells better than coyotes or possums.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 07, 2015, 08:13 PM
After watering plants all day at work I came home and watered in the evening... :P :P :P :P :P
Didn't have time this morning.. I wanted to get the greenhouses watered at least once before it got hot.... Afternoon watering was brutal in there..  Drinking 2 gallons of water I'm pretty sure I sweet out all the beer from the weekend... ;D ;D
My garden looks pretty good. Peppers look great.. Not a lot of tomatoes yet but the plants look great.. To much nitrogen from the fresh sheep poop....

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/raquettedacker108/getPart_zpsa9jtsskb.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/raquettedacker108/getPart_zpsa9jtsskb.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/raquettedacker107/getPart_zpseubgbswg.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/raquettedacker107/getPart_zpseubgbswg.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/raquettedacker106/getPart_zps5jf1zdli.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/raquettedacker106/getPart_zps5jf1zdli.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/raquettedacker105/getPart_zpspfb1wecl.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/raquettedacker105/getPart_zpspfb1wecl.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 07, 2015, 10:04 PM
Looking good, Dom.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 08, 2015, 05:32 AM
Thanks.... :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2015, 04:24 PM
Really nice garden Dom!

My tomato trees are going crazy.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image.jpg1_zpskrxz2qzw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image.jpg1_zpskrxz2qzw.jpg.html)

Plenty of fruit on them. Just taking their sweet old time getting ripe.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 08, 2015, 07:00 PM
Thanks Bob..  Your tomato plants look great... Thats a great spot, bet they get a lot of heat off the house...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2015, 02:52 AM
Yup, south wall ;D

I'm all set to expand the garden next year. The back wall of the garage is also south facing. A friend of mine has a Woods tiller for his tractor. He said he'll turn the garden over for me. This thing will till down 12" in a 60" swath.

Should be a lot of fun.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 12, 2015, 03:53 PM
Picked a bunch of cucumbers today... Steaks on the grill, salt potatoes and cucumber, tomato and pepper salad tonight.. ;D ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/raquettedacker109/getPart_zpsi0z7hnib.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/raquettedacker109/getPart_zpsi0z7hnib.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 13, 2015, 03:05 AM
I'm jealous Dom!

I've been rethinking my garden plan for next year. I really like the raised bed idea. So, I think I'm going to start off with 2 4x8 beds and go from there. I'll have to get the soil mixed though. I was thinking I'd rent a small cement mixer. Come up with a soil ratio and mix it that way.

You'll have to school me on an appropriate mix.

Did you guys use pressure treated wood for the beds?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 13, 2015, 06:45 AM
I'm jealous Dom!

I've been rethinking my garden plan for next year. I really like the raised bed idea. So, I think I'm going to start off with 2 4x8 beds and go from there. I'll have to get the soil mixed though. I was thinking I'd rent a small cement mixer. Come up with a soil ratio and mix it that way.

You'll have to school me on an appropriate mix.

Did you guys use pressure treated wood for the beds?

Rg

Yep treated wood here.. held togather by coated screws so ghey dont rust out as quick ...  might want to consider a black plastic cover to keep weeds out or to a minimum... so your not doing it three times a year spring ,middle of summer ,and fall... like we use to do here cause we used top soil from a composter that sells compost. Any how there is lots of weeds seeds in it just a heads up. You should just get a 55 galon drum and make a wood base you can spin it on... there are ideas for sturdy ones ..I would not suggest one with a lot oh holes in it either just a small vent...

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 13, 2015, 01:07 PM
You can use presser treated wood if you want.... :sick: :sick:
I don't take to kindly to arsenic in my fresh vegetables...             http://www.finegardening.com/does-pressure-treated-wood-belong-your-garden (http://www.finegardening.com/does-pressure-treated-wood-belong-your-garden)
This old hippy doesn't even use chemical fertilizer (miracle grow) or round-up at all...
My soil consists of sheep poop, compost and vermiculite....  Our wast management will fill my truck with compost for $15 and I started a big pile of it a few years ago so I'm using stuff 3 years or older....  Sheep poop I get for free and have a big pile of that also composting.....
As far as weeding I don't think I spend that much time at all.. If I'm in the garden and see some weeds I pull them out......
And 2"x10"x8' pine is all you need..  3 to make one box 4'x8'.
And use the galvanized 4" screws....
Now this is just my opinion....    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 13, 2015, 02:24 PM
Do you guys ever listen to your local NPR radio? Great show at 7am Sat and Sun.... You bet your garden..... ;D ;D
     http://whyy.org/cms/youbetyourgarden/ (http://whyy.org/cms/youbetyourgarden/)

  Go to here under raised beds..

   http://www.gardensalive.com/category/you_bet_your_garden (http://www.gardensalive.com/category/you_bet_your_garden)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 13, 2015, 04:13 PM
It is a no no :nono: :nono: to use fresh poop in the garden check it out before you try it...you can get real sick from using wet fresh manure. ..  tons of ways we can make our self sick including miracle gro.. and pressure treated lumber...so why worry so much?  Lol's.  .....if your going to do it your going to do it.... just like if it is my time it's my time to go...
 Lol's


http://www.homegrownfun.com/how-to-use-manure-in-the-vegetable-garden-chicken-horse-cow/

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 13, 2015, 04:27 PM
  Our wast management will fill my truck with compost for $15 and I started a big pile of it a few years ago so I'm using stuff 3 years or older....      Sheep poop I get for free and have a big pile of that also composting...
 


       ;D ;D
Not fresh......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 13, 2015, 05:32 PM
I can get rough sawn hemlock and cedar from a couple of sawmills I know. I think that's the way to go.  Full 2x10 ought to last a good long time. Just thought I'd ask.

I was thinking I could get a delivery of screened topsoil and mix it with vermiculite and some good compost. If I set it this Fall, I can work it again in the spring and add compost to it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 13, 2015, 06:06 PM
That sounds great Bob..   If you can put down a couple of layers of cardboard under the beds... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 13, 2015, 06:33 PM
I thought you said fresh poop is why I say it...any kind of wet poop carries bacteria and viruses so keep it in mind. Most links suggest it to be dried out completely before use..

Oh ya Rg if you can not get enough card board try toys-r-us... they give it away some times... like boxes used for baby dippers etc...

Also just checked the garden got a ton of unripe grape and beef steak tamato's I will get a picture of later this week hopefully ripe...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 13, 2015, 07:32 PM
I can get rough sawn hemlock and cedar from a couple of sawmills I know. I think that's the way to go.  Full 2x10 ought to last a good long time. Just thought I'd ask.

I was thinking I could get a delivery of screened topsoil and mix it with vermiculite and some good compost. If I set it this Fall, I can work it again in the spring and add compost to it.

Rg


I till manure into mine in the Fall Bob.
Then cover it for the winter with black plastic.
On the warmer days it gets real hot underneath it.
And I read that it kills any residual seeds.
Not sure if I buy into that, but it really does help to rot the weeds I chopped up when tilling.
The plastic is relatively cheap and goes down easy with a staple gun.
I bought a 120VAC staple gun.
Use it to fix the rabbit fence to the 2 x 10's for the summer too.
Raised bed is the way to go.
Unless you got land...........and a tractor.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 14, 2015, 03:20 AM
I can get 4 mil black plastic for free and I was thinking of that. My hoarder friend has a few rolls  ::)

Work it this fall and cover it til spring. Why cardboard under the bed Dom?

Also, you use no plant foods other than compost? I've been thinking about setting up a compost bin. Great for growing red worms too ;D
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 14, 2015, 05:41 AM
The cardboard will kill the weeds and hold moisture in the bed.....
Just compost and compost tea to feed my plants...   ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 14, 2015, 06:19 AM
I have a rotating compost drum that works, but I don't do it as often as I should.
I should rake the grass clippings............right.
 ::)

Dom is right Bob.
Compost and compost tea is the best.
I should do and use more, but I don't.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 14, 2015, 12:38 PM
Attack your better off with shredded leafs... In the fall when I see people putting out big clear plastic bags of leafs I always stop and get them and mulch them up with my mower...I have mostly pine trees on my property so not enough leafs... Leave the grass clippings on the lawn..  They contain a lot of nitrogen and its better for the lawn and  non fruit bearing plants....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 14, 2015, 01:46 PM
Compost tea?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 14, 2015, 02:41 PM
Compost tea?

Rg

The water that drains off the compost.
Great to use for watering plants.
Nutrient richened water.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 14, 2015, 02:50 PM
Bob I have made a lot of these over the years..     
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzGaXMVmsUo)  Work great but I use black pipe and fittings for the center rod and turning handle...

Once its full of compost you can put a couple buckets under it and spray the hose in the top and what drains out is compost tea.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 14, 2015, 04:23 PM
I sure appreciate the advice guys.

I get the idea, thanks Dom. Something tells me I can put one of those together  ;D

So, what you're saying is too much green leafy matter equals too much nitrogen for fruit bearing plants. What about every day waste like veggies that didn't make it or fruit gone bad?


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 14, 2015, 06:11 PM


What about every day waste like veggies that didn't make it or fruit gone bad?


Rg


Yup.

Anything that rots.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 14, 2015, 06:31 PM
If you got a barrel for composting in the shade I will add a dozen night crawlers they help break Down the compost and aerate the soil....most of the time my worms die off in the winter cause they can't get below the frost line under ground...so I add some every spring...when I was doing composting. Barrel rusted out and never bought a new one. If your going to make a barrel composting set up get a plastic barrel they work a lot better then steel ones..all you need is two vents one top one bottom when you tumble the compost one vent stays up...seen some one used old kids roller skates to get it to rotate and some wood to Mount it all to... any how heat helps brake down the compost if it too hot don't use worms to aerate the compost cause to much heat will kill them....  you can even add a few fish carcasses in the barrel the worms will eat them and the droppings are good for gardening. By the way vents are for methane build up so it does not happen.. etc etc etc....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 14, 2015, 09:29 PM
The composting happens way quicker out in the heat of the sun.
Also, a dark, or black, drum works best because it attracts the heat better.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 15, 2015, 02:28 AM
Well I have a plan in my brain for a tumbler to start with. Drums are easy to come by, rollers are no problem, frame is not an issue. Everything I'm reading says partial sun. Have to keep thinking on that one.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 15, 2015, 06:11 AM

Everything I'm reading says partial sun. Have to keep thinking on that one.

Rg


Yea............during the daylight hours.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 15, 2015, 05:00 PM
You , my friend, are the poster child for the word incorrigible   ;D

My thought is to set up a 55 gal black plastic drum on a cradle using garage door rollers for wheels. I can see one large door in the end for unloading and one on the side to load. I can see some pieces of angle inside to help tumble the material. Should roll pretty easily.

I looked at a couple of tumblers at Tractor Supply today. Nice, but hardly worth the price.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 15, 2015, 05:42 PM
You , my friend, are the poster child for the word incorrigible   ;D

My thought is to set up a 55 gal black plastic drum on a cradle using garage door rollers for wheels. I can see one large door in the end for unloading and one on the side to load. I can see some pieces of angle inside to help tumble the material. Should roll pretty easily.

I looked at a couple of tumblers at Tractor Supply today. Nice, but hardly worth the price.

Rg




Yep hardly worth the price to buy one could use aluminim angles and stainless hard ware... so it will last you ..really don't want every thing rotting out on you...try us plastics , u-line, etc.. etc...for a plastic barrel..

Hope the door rollers work for you...like hope they hold the weight..


Don't forget to add water every now and then it will help the composter do it job same with lots of sun light if you can some people stick the composter under a tree a no light to do it's job so worms do the job for the sun decomposition. But foresure do not put to many vent hole in the barrel seen a you tube were the guy put a 1000 holes in a barrel and a pic pipe to rotate it all on don't know how it will support the compost weight on the pic pipe or how the compost will stay in the barrel? If there is that many holes in the barrel look for it on you tube. Just for a what not to do.  Start looking up looking like ratios to a gallon like cups of vemiculite , gravel ,water, top soil, chicken manure, sheep poop or what ever your planing to use it for the vermiculite hold water gravel gives something for the roots to grip on to etc...etc.. but start looking up ratio's wile figuring on what your planing to plant


  seen some people do the same stuff with ton of seven gallon  and a wine type rack set up with mutual buckets this is cause each type of plant take a different type of soil instead of making 2 or 3 large composter they make a series of mini composter our of seven gallon buckets..like 15 to 20 of them..but it all depends on what your doing that the set up I have been looking into.. any how you get the idea...don't know the space you got and if you could do it..roses eat differently then say  tamatos or even straw berries... and you could have different mixes in each bucket for each type of plants... any how do research now instead of later...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 15, 2015, 07:57 PM
My thought is to set up a 55 gal black plastic drum on a cradle using garage door rollers for wheels. I can see one large door in the end for unloading and one on the side to load. I can see some pieces of angle inside to help tumble the material. Should roll pretty easily.


   Its going to be the Smitty Sled of Composters.....    ;D ;D ;D








Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 16, 2015, 08:39 AM
It will be deluxe, I'm sure.   ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2015, 04:01 PM
Like they say....a mind is a terrible thing! ;D

Already have a line on a 55 gallon barrel. I have a couple 2x8x8 PT in the garage.

Thanks for all the info everyone. One thing you all know is, I do my homework.......then all hell breaks loose. I think 4-6 rollers on each side will be more than ample to take the weight. Once the drum is in hand, I'll be on my way. I read where just a couple of holes for drainage and to allow methane to escape. I'll probably go with some stout angle iron inside. If it rots out, I'll replace it.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 16, 2015, 10:27 PM
about them photo of that last post and open composting...  thing about the open composting is "bugs" like Japanese beetle's  if you till the old wasted squashes etc they get in to the soil and it is very hard to get rid of them. cause it is a buffet for bugs is what happen most of all with old rotten vegies so I would keep it to a minimum on how much you use.... if you have to  look up how to get rid of those beetles they suggest not tilling under old plants and veggies  in this region the msu farmers do on a few web sites produced by msu ....my suggestion do it but don't over do it those beetles can be awful...look it up if you have to ....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 17, 2015, 06:10 AM
Bugs can get into a rotating composter too through the holes.
So really no difference between open or contained in this regard.

Besides, nothing is perfect.  But all good points.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 17, 2015, 02:33 PM
Thanks Mac. I figure the tumbler will be a good experiment to start with. Seems small and cheap enough to give it a try.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 17, 2015, 02:43 PM
Your better off with a tumbler to start..   Than I had two of them than three.. ;D ;D ;D  You might want to take in to consideration of the height so you can get a wheelbarrow under it to empty the contents....
Now I just have three  4' x 4' bins...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 17, 2015, 03:29 PM
Good idea Dom. Thanks.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jul 17, 2015, 03:37 PM
Your better off with a tumbler to start..   Than I had two of them than three.. ;D ;D ;D  You might want to take in to consideration of the height so you can get a wheelbarrow under it to empty the contents....
Now I just have three  4' x 4' bins...
              I saw some pictures of different types of compost barrels and  bins, are bins made out of pressure treated wood, would the wood give off any of
              the chemicals that are in the wood?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Wnthunting on Jul 17, 2015, 04:58 PM
I have a compost pile for my garden that is just piled on the ground.. I put all my veggie scraps, chicken poop and yard debris in it ... Does it turn to compost faster in a tumbler or just keep thing neater in the yard ? Here's a pic of my garden 😁
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 17, 2015, 09:34 PM
I saw some pictures of different types of compost barrels and  bins, are bins made out of pressure treated wood, would the wood give off any of the chemicals that are in the wood?


   Jeff never use anything presser treated for your garden.. My compost bins are made out of hard wood pallets.

I have a compost pile for my garden that is just piled on the ground.. I put all my veggie scraps, chicken poop and yard debris in it ... Does it turn to compost faster in a tumbler or just keep thing neater in the yard ? Here's a pic of my garden 😁

   Great looking garden Wnthunting ... :clapping: :thumbup_smilie:
A lot of people just dont have room for big piles but a tumbler is great for them... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 19, 2015, 07:34 PM
Wnthunting whats in the pond? that's a garden within its self. I would be growing blue gills and crappies in there... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 20, 2015, 02:42 AM
We've been eating Better Boys for a few days. They're starting to come on.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2015, 12:49 PM
Been picking cucumbers and summer squash like crazy..... ;D
Might be time to put the stand out by the end of the driveway.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 21, 2015, 02:42 PM
My gardens are so ready to explode. I've been picking a couple zucchini a day for the last couple. I predict I'll pick 8 tomorrow, and a couple of summer squash to go with them. Peas are just about ready. Tomatoes are still green but as big as softballs. Peppers are small but loaded, and 2 of the broccoli have heads the size of a dinner plate. And the cukes are loaded with gherkin size fruit. I told the wife to get ready for the bounty.

Oh, and there's the first thunder of the day.....  I swear, it's rained every other day here this summer!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2015, 03:31 PM
Nothing like fresh summer harvest ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 21, 2015, 04:33 PM
Nothing like fresh summer harvest ;D

Rg


Right you are my non-working buddy.

Peppers and green beans from the garden tonight with our dinner!!

Awesome.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 21, 2015, 06:52 PM
My gardens are so ready to explode. I've been picking a couple zucchini a day for the last couple. I predict I'll pick 8 tomorrow, and a couple of summer squash to go with them. Peas are just about ready. Tomatoes are still green but as big as softballs. Peppers are small but loaded, and 2 of the broccoli have heads the size of a dinner plate. And the cukes are loaded with gherkin size fruit. I told the wife to get ready for the bounty.

Oh, and there's the first thunder of the day.....  I swear, it's rained every other day here this summer!  ;D

hope you got a canning system going....our tomato's are green still but some are like hard ball size we did not go with the heirloom variety this year.. but did a couple years ago we went with nothing but tomato's  in the big boxes we plant in  and we had brandy wine heirloom tomato's you could make slices out of one that would hang over the slice of the loaf of bread when you made a blt sandwich..   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 21, 2015, 07:10 PM
Very little canning. We freeze and dehydrate.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2015, 05:22 PM
I'll be making lots of salsa ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 23, 2015, 06:49 PM
I do the same and freeze it Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2015, 07:14 PM
Canning is good till the caner explodes and you spend a week in the Syracuse burn unit..  But those pictures are to come..   ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hows the zucchinis coming??  Time for some relish......
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video
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 23, 2015, 08:59 PM
Love the zuke relish. Ours are just getting going.

One of the zuke things we do... We julienne and blanch some, then layer a "recipe's" worth on a tray  in the dehydrator. During the cooler months, when my wife wants to make zucchini bread, she re-hydrates a chip and bakes away. Yum!    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 23, 2015, 11:06 PM
zucchini bread, Yum!    ;D


beat me to it  :'(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2015, 06:10 AM
We shred and freeze a lot for baking over the winter... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 24, 2015, 07:03 AM
I have never had zuke relish.

The boss makes some out standing pickle relish. My son says that when he finally gets a restaurant of his own she is going to have to supply him with pickle relish. The problem is finding any one growing pickles in west Michigan any more. I do not know if Heinz is even doing pickles in Holland any more. When I was a kid there were pickle vats in almost every town in Oceana county. Never knew what would be found in them from rats to dead Mexicans.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2015, 02:10 PM
When I lived in Holland if the wind was blowing one way it smelled like pickles and blowing the other way I could smell what flavor life savers Beechnut was making that day..... ;D
 And yes the pickle vats at Heinz were really bad.  Worked there for a week and that was all I could take...   Make my own pickles now..... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 24, 2015, 06:43 PM
I do not eat pickles as I am already sour enough. Take that back as I might eat a few sweet gherkins.

Now the bosses sweet relish that is another thing. A burger or hot dog is not worth eating with out it.

I never worked around any of our local vats. I spent the summer after I graduated high school sorting pickles.  Worked a lot of all nighters as the biggest grower would not let the migrants load any pickles until it was too dark for them to pick. The pickles we packed were all sent to fresh market.

Back then the migrants coming out of Mexico came and worked till the end of the season. No welfare hand outs. When work was over they gladly went home with the pockets full of the money they made. No reason the same system could not be used now but most of them would go in hiding and not go back.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2015, 01:42 AM
Dom, do you make pepper relish too? I have a couple recipes for pepper relish and jam that are off the charts.

Tried making pickles a few times. I'm not really good at it. My Grandma used to keep a pickle crock in the fruit cellar. We were always raiding that ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 25, 2015, 01:53 AM
have you guys tried this type of recipe yet? with your cucumbers?


(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkEMaFLYjfA)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2015, 06:37 AM
No Bob never tried pepper relish..   But I just told my bride I will be picking several bags of peppers at work today and toss the plants...   I suggested pepper relish and she said she has a recipe for it... ;D ;D   But you could always send me yours.. ::) ::)

   

   Boon yes we make those and love them...   They might also be om the agenda this weekend....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 25, 2015, 09:04 AM
have you guys tried this type of recipe yet? with your cucumbers?


(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkEMaFLYjfA)



Those do not look like cukes to me. They look like pickles. There is a difference. Note the bumps and bristles on them in the opening of the video. (that is all of the video I watched) I have never seen cukes with them. Taste a lot different if eaten fresh.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2015, 08:18 PM
Well I  picked these today...

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 And me and my bride turned it in to relish.. Our first try at pepper relish so I'm excited to try it... It looks like I used to many red peppers for color..  So we will see...

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2015, 02:40 AM

Nice harvest! But....how does it taste ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 26, 2015, 06:02 AM
Thanks Bob..  I will let you know how it tastes tonight... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jul 26, 2015, 11:20 AM

         Good pickings Dom, you sure have the green thumb! ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 26, 2015, 11:44 AM
Well we just had some relish on some Hoffmans Snappy links hot off the grill...
The relish has great flavor and tastes great..  I wish it had more of a kick to it considering the amount of hot peppers I put in.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2015, 04:19 PM
You ever try Mezetta Zesty Deli Relish? I'm hooked on the stuff. Nice kick, great taste. There's a recipe I'd like to perfect.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 27, 2015, 05:36 PM
My garden guardian

This little guy has taken up residence in my backyard planting. He's there every night when I water. He's a good bug ;D
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Passion flowers are blooming
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The volunteer sunflowers are in bloom as well
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The back yard planting is doing well. Tomatoes are  coming on strong.
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The big pot in the front is doing well
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All the flowers in front are doing well
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Everybody's happy ;D

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 27, 2015, 06:43 PM
Sure looks like paradise Bob..  Everything looks great....
Love the Dragonfly..  Put some water dishes out for it...  
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 27, 2015, 07:07 PM
There's a big one close by for the birds. Plus I water every day so there's plenty of runoff from the flower boxes.

He's a cute little bugger.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 27, 2015, 07:24 PM
No Bob never tried pepper relish..   But I just told my bride I will be picking several bags of peppers at work today and toss the plants...   I suggested pepper relish and she said she has a recipe for it... ;D ;D   But you could always send me yours.. ::) ::)

   

   Boon yes we make those and love them...   They might also be om the agenda this weekend....

Same as most relishes Dom.
Chop and mix your peppers for the heat you like.
Add 1/4 the volume of peppers in chopped onions.

Dissolve equal parts of cider vinegar and sugar over heat.

Place the chopped peppers and onions in a large non reactive kettle
Cover with boiling water and let stand 10 minutes
Drain and discard the liquid
Add vinegar/sugar mixture and bring to a boil
Simmer for 15-20 minutes. The longer you simmer, the less chunky it will be.

Can/ process in pint jars.
I don't really have a ratio of vinegar mix to peppers, but, less is a little better for me.

I'd say for 12-14 cups of mixed peppers you'd need 2 1/2 cups of vinegar and 2 1/2 cups of sugar.

Try a small batch and see if you like it.

Rg



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 03, 2015, 06:20 PM
I cleaned peppers this afternoon, hot and sweet..
Got 9 vacuum packed bags at 1 + pounds a piece.     Sausage and peppers all winter long... ;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 03, 2015, 07:01 PM
I cleaned peppers this afternoon, hot and sweet..
Got 9 vacuum packed bags at 1 + pounds a piece.     Sausage and peppers all winter long... ;D ;D ;D

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dehydrate any?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 03, 2015, 07:23 PM
I don't have a dehydrator but I do dry a lot to make ground hot pepper for my pizza... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 04, 2015, 05:52 PM
You're amazing Dom :clapping: :clapping:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 04, 2015, 06:31 PM
Amazing? NO....
These were all growing on the 6 packs of plants we still had in one of the  greenhouses that it was time to throw out...
But the ones in my garden should be ready in a couple weeks...    ;D ;D
I like peppers....   ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Wnthunting on Aug 04, 2015, 06:59 PM
I was wondering how you got colored peppers so early .. Mine are all still green ,except The purple peppers which already turned
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 07, 2015, 04:45 PM
He cheats ;D

My tomatoes are coming on strong. Been eating them every day. The farmers market in the village has been providing everything else. Nice to buy from the actual grower.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Aug 07, 2015, 06:51 PM
He cheats ;D

My tomatoes are coming on strong. Been eating them every day. The farmers market in the village has been providing everything else. Nice to buy from the actual grower.

Rg

I was thinking the same thing. I wish I worked in a green house. LOL
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 07, 2015, 07:32 PM
Our tomatoes are slow this year
Cherry tomatoes are going nuts though
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Wnthunting on Aug 08, 2015, 07:34 AM
Here's a pic of my sungolds and black cherry tomatoes .. Over 6 ft tall .. There coming on strong now  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 09, 2015, 06:56 PM
Picked a bunch of cucumbers in the garden and we made some refrigerator pickle slices today...

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 10, 2015, 10:36 AM
(http://i61.tinypic.com/102s12a.jpg) Here's a pic of my sungolds and black cherry tomatoes .. Over 6 ft tall .. There coming on strong now  ;D


How do you get them to grow sideways like that?

 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Wnthunting on Aug 10, 2015, 10:46 AM

How do you get them to grow sideways like that?

 ;D
Ancient faimly secret 😁
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2015, 06:20 PM
I did some dill pickles yesterday with a nice Hungarian hot pepper in each jar. The initial samples are very tasty.  One jar didn't seal completely. At least that's what I told my Bride. I process mine. They get better with age ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 10, 2015, 06:35 PM

They get better with age ;D

Rg


just like you and I Bob.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2015, 02:52 PM
Ain't it the truth Mac ;D

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 18, 2015, 06:15 PM
Salsa yesterday. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

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Gonna do another batch Thursday. This time I'm gonna mix in some green tomatoes :w00t: got some jalapeños from the farm market  this afternoon. Did this batch with Hungarian Hot Peppers. Nice heat, not overwhelming.
 My Bride approved.....she's a tough audience.
Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 18, 2015, 06:28 PM
Looks great Bob..
We don't do salsa but we make lots of some mean Chile sauce....
I always put a jar or two in my venison burgers when I grind them up...     ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: pot-belly-pike on Aug 18, 2015, 07:53 PM
I  am growing  romaine  ends  in my Garden
& I  have  regrew them  &  had them  in a salad

they were good but not as Sweet     as they were in the bag

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Aug 19, 2015, 04:26 AM

        My wife made Zucchini salsa yesterday, the best that I've ever tasted! :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 19, 2015, 05:38 PM
Sounds yummy. Next batch is chopped and ready to go. Then I discovered I was out of pt jars. It'll wait till tomorrow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 23, 2015, 11:25 AM
Did some more salsa and some peach jam this morning.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image.jpg1_zpsmn0bnmk5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image.jpg1_zpsmn0bnmk5.jpg.html)

Next is gonna be garden style marinara sauce.

Mmmmmmmm!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 23, 2015, 12:01 PM
Salsa yesterday. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image.jpg1_zpsgtflseez.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image.jpg1_zpsgtflseez.jpg.html)

Gonna do another batch Thursday. This time I'm gonna mix in some green tomatoes :w00t: got some jalapeños from the farm market  this afternoon. Did this batch with Hungarian Hot Peppers. Nice heat, not overwhelming.
 My Bride approved.....she's a tough audience.
Rg



Donna and I made 5 quarts and canned them Friday
Ours is not as red
More peppers and red onions were used
It's spicy but not too bad
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 26, 2015, 05:58 AM
Looks real good Bob..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 26, 2015, 05:34 PM
Did some cooking sauce today. I make this as a base sauce and add to it as I cook. You can add meat, fish, sausage etc or just reduce it a bit and use it as is with cheese.

I used about 12 cups of chopped ripe tomatoes and added
2 c. Green peppers
2 c. Onion
1 1/2 c.(chopped) Mixed Thai basil, Greek oregano and curly leaf parsley ( fresh from my herb patch)
Tbsp crushed red pepper
Tbsp black pepper
Tbsp kosher salt
1/4 c sugar
1 head garlic minced
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Add 1/4c. Olive oil to a big pot and sauté the onion and peppers till translucent.
Add the garlic, herbs and seasonings and cook a couple minutes more
Add the tomatoes and bring to a good boil
Reduce heat and simmer as long as you can stand it. This batch went about 3 hours.
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Can it or freeze it. I canned mine.
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Make sure you add a teaspoon of lemon juice to each pint if your going to can it using a hot water bath. Processing is 40 minutes for hot water bath.  It's probably got enough acid to make the ph, but why take a chance.
     
Did  batch the other day and added quite a bit more crushed red pepper, a 12 oz can of tomato paste and a 15 oz can of tomatoe sauce. Came out great as pasta sauce. Pretty spicy.....we like spicy ;D

Pickled green tomatoes next :w00t:
Rg


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2015, 09:07 AM
Pickled green tomatoes.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image.jpg1_zpspai9cnph.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image.jpg1_zpspai9cnph.jpg.html)

3-4 lbs green tomatoes. They need to be really green.....no red inside.
Sliced white onion
1 or 2 cloves garlic per jar
Black pepper corns
Yellow mustard seed
Dill seed
Fresh dill
Crushed red pepper
2 c. Water
4 c. White vinegar 5% acidity
Sugar if you want sweet dill
1/4 c. Canning salt
3-4 bay leaves

Bring water and vinegar to a boil in a non reactive pot
Add dill seed, peppercorns, mustard seed, bay leaves, salt and sugar if you like it and simmer 20 minutes to infuse the brine
Prepare sterilized jars, lids and rings in boiling water
Pack jars with a few onion slices, pepper corns, red pepper, garlic clove, a sprig of fresh dill and fill with tomatoes leaving 1\2" head space. Pack them in there ;D
Fill hot jars with hot brine. ( I strain my brine as I fill my jars.) use a chopstick to help remove any trapped air. You can also tap the bottom on the counter top. Cover and finger tighten the ring.
Though it's not really necessary, I process mine in a hot water bath for 5 minutes to insure a seal. No longer though, they'll get mushy.

I always do pints. They're easier to handle and it's just my Bride and myself.

Enjoy!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 28, 2015, 10:19 AM
Just about everything except the tomatoes and brussel sprouts are done.
The garden didn't produce as well this year as past years.
Donna and I feel we planted too early and it took a beating from the cold and frost even though we covered the plants.
We also feel we need to add some fertilizer both during the Fall tilling when we put it up for the winter and again in the Spring when we start planting.
I typically add manure but this past spring we simply didn't.
Strange year.

I'm gonna keep making salsa with the tomatoes we continue to get.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2015, 01:43 AM
I've got a few tomatoes on two plants. Im pulling the others out today out today. I've been looking at recipes for green tomato jam I might try. Maybe toss in some sweet peppers and a jalapeño or three :w00t:

Nothing like good pepper jam on a toasted bagel with cream cheese. Mmmmmmm!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 29, 2015, 01:46 AM
I'm going to try the Pickled green tomatoes. Tomorrow..  I still have hundreds of them....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2015, 07:31 AM
I forgot to,say that after straining the brine to fill the jars, I add some peppercorns, red pepper and mustard seed to each jar before filling.

Have fun Dom!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 30, 2015, 11:49 AM
Boy the house smells great... 
Me and my bride took the day just to can...   ;D
Got chilie sauce going now on the stove and starting some dill pickles to get rid of some of these cucumbers. I have a lot of peppers going strong, broccoli, cauliflower, and 2nd planting of beans are good so maybe a garden mix...   Was also thinking about pickled cherry tomatos...  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Aug 30, 2015, 02:39 PM
Just finished blanching 4 dozen ears of corn, off the cob and ready to bag for the freezer. It does not take long when I use my turkey fryer to blanch it. Hardly looses the rolling boil when I drop in another bunch of ear. It is a problem catching the ears with tongs when it is rolling that hard.

Still need to do at least another batch that big for the kids. Only paid $12.00 for a bushel which is 5 dozen ears. He only gets $3.60 a dozen on his stand.

I need to get some of their over size pickles to make sweet relish out of before the pickles are gone. Plus a bushel of tomatoes for the woman to teach her grand daughter to make salsa.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 30, 2015, 05:29 PM
Well this is what we did today...
14 pints of chilie sauce.
6  quarts of dill spears..
3 quarts of pickled sun sugar cherry tomatos..
5 quarts of garden mix....

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/raquettedacker140/getPart_zps7nczzlcl.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/raquettedacker140/getPart_zps7nczzlcl.jpg.html)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Aug 31, 2015, 07:05 AM

              Looks real good, Dom!  :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 31, 2015, 09:41 AM

I'm gonna keep making salsa with the tomatoes we continue to get.


Got 4 more qts made Saturday night.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 31, 2015, 03:34 PM
Good looking larder there Dom!

I did another 10 pints  of spaghetti sauce. Tomatoes are just about done. Few left ripening on the plants for salads and stuff. Good thing, I'm about tomatoed out . I'm gonna do another batch or two of pickles. The first one really came out great. May do some more pickled green tomatoes too just to use up anything that doesn't ripen in the next few days.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 11, 2015, 03:09 PM
Picked my pumpkins this afternoon...
One that's just a little bigger than a basket ball has a stem as big around as a 2 litter coke bottle....
Its actually 14 1/4" at the base..   ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 11, 2015, 06:14 PM
That's a weird looking pumpkin Dom.

Pulled all but one of my tomato plants  yesterday. Plants are fading. Took some cuttings from my begonias and Passion flower vines for next year. Gonna try to keep a couple of the guinea impatiens indoors this winter. It would be nice to have some flowers around indoors in the bleak months.

I do love my plants.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 11, 2015, 10:08 PM


 It would be nice to have some flowers around indoors in the bleak months.

I do love my plants.

Rg

Follow me in 5 years Bob.

 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 12, 2015, 02:25 AM
Maybe for a weekend or so. I'd never live there. Visited several times. Just don't like it all that much.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 12, 2015, 05:10 PM
Great day cooking in the kitchen. Gave my son Lasagna lessons, made some bean soup with smoked ham and sausage, lasagna for dinner with garlic toast and double chocolate brownies for desert.

Now for a nice dram of Buffalo Trace.

Life is most certainly good ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 17, 2015, 06:00 AM
Pulled all of my pumpkin ,squash and cucumber plants last night..
The tomatoes and peppers still look great..    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 17, 2015, 04:25 PM
Pulled all of my pumpkin ,squash and cucumber plants last night..
The tomatoes and peppers still look great..    ;D
I still have peppers and tomatos but the Romas are the last standing, and they are on the way out. Had a summer full of tomato cucumber salad, fresh broccoli and even tried 4 of the everbearing strawberries, and I'll tell you what they are still flowering and producing a dozen a week  ;D They will go in a patch with a dozen more next year for sure, cnat beat fresh strawberries in september.... heck I micht try a strawberry apple pie  :o On the topic of apples, I took a beating from the June bugs, they devistaed my apple and cherry trees again :-\ they all seem to be alive but boy, did they get hammered. Nute spikes next week and pulling the plug on the Garden for the year. Brownies sound good RG mine are a special treat  :whistling: :whistling: :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2015, 05:09 PM
Been a long time since I've had "special" brownies ::)

But, I remember them being really....really.....really good ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 17, 2015, 06:14 PM
Been a long time since I've had "special" brownies ::)

But, I remember them being really....really.....really good ;D

Rg
Well, you are retired now  :afro:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 17, 2015, 07:03 PM
I got kicked out of the brownies and sent back to the boy scouts..       8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 18, 2015, 02:01 AM
Well, you are retired now  :afro:

True, but at my age I can't spare the brain cells. :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 18, 2015, 02:03 AM
I got kicked out of the brownies and sent back to the boy scouts..       8)

Peeked under your skirt, eh Dom?  :w00t:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 18, 2015, 05:32 AM
 Who me?    :whistling: :whistling:      ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 19, 2015, 08:31 AM
ok back on topic lol's

any buddies habs come in? or  Habanero peppers come in? here is what I picked today more on the way... so hope you did not pull them plants yet...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 23, 2015, 06:06 AM
Those Habaneros even look hot in the picture...   ;D

   We pulled most of my tomato plants last night and froze 6  gallon bags of puree for sauce..
Peppers are still going... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 23, 2015, 11:29 PM
Those Habaneros even look hot in the picture...   ;D

   We pulled most of my tomato plants last night and froze 6  gallon bags of puree for sauce..
Peppers are still going... ;D

good move waiting on the pepper plants I got to go out and pull the rest of the tomato's out of the ground...some times peppers take a while to bloom.. now green peppers not so much but habs do... 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Oct 10, 2015, 10:41 AM

         OK, I need some advice I still have green tomatoes on the vine, we haven't had any frost yet, how can I get them to ripen?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Oct 10, 2015, 03:36 PM
more sun time get them out of the shade...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 11, 2015, 01:15 PM
         OK, I need some advice I still have green tomatoes on the vine, we haven't had any frost yet, how can I get them to ripen?

Pick them and place them in a dark place.
They ripen in the dark
We use a paper shopping bag and close it
Or we put them in those short soda can cardboard boxes and them slide them under the bed.
Check them every few days pulling the ripened ones
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Oct 12, 2015, 05:57 AM

             Thanks for the info.!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 12, 2015, 06:26 AM
Pick them and fry them.....   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: greenhornet73 on Oct 12, 2015, 07:31 AM
Anyone else planting garlic this weekend? I just prepped my bed for planting cloves today.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Oct 12, 2015, 07:52 PM
I got my garden spot all worked up the other day. It look's like my plans for the spot will be put off until spring. To many of my neighbors leaves coming down on it to waste the grass seed. I will work them in yet this fall and plant the grass seed in the spring.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 19, 2015, 04:50 PM
Yesterday in between snow squalls my bride and I picked the rest of the peppers..   Got plenty more for freezing and some more hot pepper relish... ;D ;D ;D  

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    Garden is officially done....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 19, 2015, 06:42 PM
Yeah, my son helped me pull the flower gardens yesterday. Hate to see them go.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Oct 19, 2015, 07:30 PM
All good things must come to an end. Dom, those are some serious peppers.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Oct 20, 2015, 12:06 AM
yep the garden is done for me!! ... but at least you got your peppers this year lol's...  ya peppers take longer then tomato's to grow need more sunlight per growing season even in full sun light up here in the north part of the u.s. like new York ,Michigan, etc.. etc...any how at least you got some this year? or was that some one else? 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 20, 2015, 12:05 PM
Picked some more peppers Sunday for a very large batch of spaghetti sauce I made.

There's still tons of peppers in mine and it's not showing any signs of giving up soon.
The weather will play a large part though.

The brussel sprouts are still kinda small but they are a cold weather plant and will grow another couple/few weeks depending on the temps.

I don't think I'll be closing the garden until the 2nd or even the 3rd week in November.

Then I till in some manure and then cover it will heavy black plastic foe the winter.
The black plastic kills and helps rot any old or new weeds and seeds.
Bakes it good in the spring giving it a good kick-start.
And the plastic is cheap at Home Depot.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Dec 19, 2015, 12:59 PM

          This fall I mulched my leaves and spread them on my garden hoping this winters snow would cover them and
          help them decompose. So with the lack of snow I went out yesterday a tilled them in and already I can see a difference
          in the soil.
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 20, 2016, 12:37 AM
So what is this year's plans?? for those in to gardening??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 20, 2016, 02:15 AM
I plan to add a couple raised beds to my veggie garden and plant the west side of the house with flowers.

It will be a while yet.  :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 20, 2016, 02:29 AM

ya I know it will be a while! figure I give us that don't have much to do a few suggestion on stuff to plan out....

me I want to rotate the crops for the boxes we got and add some top soil /dirt to the boxes.. this way I can grow pepper and tomato's in one and other stuff In the other two, like cucumbers and so on that why I am checking out the seed catalogs now to see what is offered.. lol's...   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 20, 2016, 05:09 AM
We planted a couple thousand geraniums past couple days...     ;D 
And that's just the beginning... :P :P

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 20, 2016, 05:40 AM
 :o wow now that's a garden lol's ..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 20, 2016, 06:06 AM
Monday have to set up the benches in the big green house and I need 4000, 12" hanging baskets filled with soil to get us started and have ready for when the first big shipment of plugs come in..
At least were not digging through this like last year..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 20, 2016, 09:00 AM
ya were blessed this year with warm weather hopefully next year is close to it but for some reason I think not?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 23, 2016, 06:21 AM
Here is a left side and right side picture of the big house..
On the left side you can see the soil machine, the 12" hanging baskets that all need inserts put in them and a lot of bails of soil behind them..  Filled almost 1100 baskets and a whole stack of soil...   It was 86* in the house with the overhead door open and the exhaust fans on and pure sun all day... TeeShirts and dirt dust...  ;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 02, 2016, 06:17 PM
Been busy the past week.  Some pictures of the different houses as were going..Even today it was hot in the houses even though the wind chill outside was in the single digits..  Tans coming along just fine..    ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 03, 2016, 03:05 AM
Looking good Dom.

Tractor trailer after tractor trailer have been unloading stuff at the store this past week. The outside garden crew has been really busy setting up. I think I'm going to build a little greenhouse on the south side of the house to start my plants.

What do you think of those Jiffy plant starter trays Dom? I know they're not commercial, but they look easy for a home gardener.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 03, 2016, 05:19 AM
Those will work good for you Bob...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 03, 2016, 06:30 AM

I think I'm going to build a little greenhouse on the south side of the house to start my plants.



I've been thinking similar thoughts Bob.
At least about starting my own plants.
Maybe not the greenhouse part.  Yet.
Every year Donna and I buy the plants, but they are opretty expensive when compared to a pack of seeds.
Does anyone have a list of times to plant various vegetables?
How many weeks before planting should you plant various things before you actually put them into the ground.

Thanks.
Mac
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 03, 2016, 04:27 PM
Burpee's web site will give you everything you need there Mac.

Cool beans Dom! I'm planning a couple tiers of benches and a plastic cover. Long range forecast is looking warm ;D

Should b a pretty easy little starter greenhouse. If it goes anything like my other projects, I'll have the whole neighborhood under plastic in a few years :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 04, 2016, 06:07 PM
Sounds good Bob.   I would put little electric heater in it for at night...  Try and keep the temp up.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 04, 2016, 06:09 PM
Burpee's web site will give you everything you need there Mac.

Rg


Thanks Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 05, 2016, 06:12 PM
I'll wait a while yet Dom. No sense getting ahead of myself. Put the boat in the garage today....started the new John Deer and ran it for a bit. I might do some spring cleanup tomorrow if the weather is as good as they say. Did some spring cleaning inside today.

I love this time of year. All things coming alive.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 06, 2016, 04:35 PM
Started my eggplants today.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 11, 2016, 08:00 PM
With this weather I'm going to try and start some spinach and lettuce and maybe some Snow peas in one of my raised beds..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 12, 2016, 05:48 PM
I planted around 100 bulbs today including some Asian lilies. Then I built a new fire pit
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsxr2cig6q.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsxr2cig6q.jpeg.html)

Then I started work on a compost bin.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsrvabo61u.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsrvabo61u.jpeg.html)

Before you ask, I know it's PT wood. The compost is not going into my edible garden.....just flower beds.

Then I went after that nasty Sumac that spouted behind the garage.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpstgeafq30.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpstgeafq30.jpeg.html)
Danged thing went half way to China. I'm prepping the area for my raised beds.

Then I decided that some ribs on the Weber and a couple heinekens sounded pretty darned good.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsvn6steyq.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsvn6steyq.jpeg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsmmdayu2i.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsmmdayu2i.jpeg.html)

I was right.
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What a great early spring day ;D

Rg



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 12, 2016, 06:54 PM
awesome photo's and good job taking them and describing your long day and hard work there rg!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 12, 2016, 06:55 PM
To be honest, it didn't seem long or hard work ;D

Not bad for an old man

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 12, 2016, 06:57 PM
To be honest, it didn't seem long or hard work ;D

Not bad for an old man

Rg


if it did not quit ticking your not that old!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 13, 2016, 04:03 AM
I'll be 66 on Wednesday ;D.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 13, 2016, 08:52 AM
I'll be 66 on Wednesday ;D.

Rg


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 13, 2016, 01:59 PM
Yup!
And RETIRED!

 :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 13, 2016, 03:02 PM
Yup!
And RETIRED!

 :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:

Rg

b***h


 :cursing:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 13, 2016, 05:12 PM
I'll be 66 on Wednesday ;D.

Rg

that's not that old! the guy I fish with is 59 and I am great friends with him.  I am 36 and his other buddy which is one of my buddies is 43.. your never to old to make friend have fun and fish as far as I am concerned!   by the way happy birth day!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 13, 2016, 05:51 PM
So...here's my finished compost bin project.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsgcnrdcyg.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsgcnrdcyg.jpeg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsr8hy9nys.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsr8hy9nys.jpeg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpstna4qyda.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpstna4qyda.jpeg.html)

I think it will work.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 17, 2016, 04:43 PM
Great pictures of the projects Bob..   I like the ribs one the best...    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 18, 2016, 05:46 AM
The green houses are filling up fast...

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsvqswfxls.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsvqswfxls.jpg.html)
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(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsw0jenmu2.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsw0jenmu2.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpskcilydc6.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpskcilydc6.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2016, 10:00 AM
Looking busy Dom :thumbup_smilie:

I got my seed starter set up this morning. Got a damaged 2x4, 4 lamp troffer from work for $20. Already had a good supply of 5000k lamps.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsmx03ozgq.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsmx03ozgq.jpeg.html)
Hung it on some chains I can adjust
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsqxiygpx9.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsqxiygpx9.jpeg.html)
Lined it with Reflectix for some insulation and light reflection.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zps1w9lspqo.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zps1w9lspqo.jpeg.html)

Should work good for me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 19, 2016, 10:10 AM
Sweet Bob.

But....ahhhh....errrr.....where did you get the troffer from?    :whistling:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2016, 10:37 AM
That looks great Bob..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2016, 04:08 PM
Sweet Bob.

But....ahhhh....errrr.....where did you get the troffer from?    :whistling:
I was at my Lowes and was talking with the electrical dept manager. He's a real nice guy and I help out there quite a bit. I told him what I was up to and he said he had a couple damaged fixtures. I wasn't concerned about it being crushed a little. I laid it on the floor and did a little dance on it.  So, $50 fixture for $20..... Works for me.

Made progress on the new dig.
Almost halfway there.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsuf5ainqi.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsuf5ainqi.jpeg.html)

Lots of rocks.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpspb0ez2kw.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpspb0ez2kw.jpeg.html)

I'm beginning to think I may not need to raise the beds. The soil is pretty darned good looking. I think a bit of compost, manure...maybe some sand and vermiculite..........I may just do 2 or 3 tiers of landscape timbers. And call it good.

Question.....do radishes, peppers, garlic and asparagus like the same soil conditions?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 19, 2016, 09:51 PM

 Got a damaged 2x4, 4 lamp troffer from work for $20.

Rg


this is what I was referring too.

work???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 20, 2016, 01:50 PM
Well,  :-\ ;) sort of work.

Turned over the other side today. Tilled down to around a foot.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsgspg3p6w.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsgspg3p6w.jpeg.html)

Lots of debris removed.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zps1c2efctv.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zps1c2efctv.jpeg.html)

I'm ready to do a border and beef up the soil. It's mostly clay, so I was thinking a few bags of sand, composted manure and peat will help. I'm open to suggestions.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 20, 2016, 02:28 PM
If it's clay, definitely some peat moss Bob.
That reminds me this year it's time for me to add some to the garden.
Good for the tomatoes and peppers seem to like it too.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 20, 2016, 02:44 PM
1/4 sand, 1/4 peat moss half compost..
There must be a waste management close to you that sells it..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 20, 2016, 05:12 PM
Thanks guys.
I don't need that much Dom. I'll buy it at work. As it stands now, I'm doing a 2x8 raised bed just for asparagus. From all I've read that needs to be a bed by itself. So that one is gonna be all bagged material. The rest is for my radishes, garlic, peppers and tomatoes. I may throw in some cukes and zucchini.

I'm not really concerned about cost as much as effectiveness. We sell composted cow manure, sand and peat. I can have the garden folks save all the broken bags for me and it'll cost me next to nothing. I think I'm going to fabricate a sifter to remove the stray roots and stuff. I transplanted all the tiger lilies to a row at the back but there's a lot of root left. That crap,is hard to get rid of once it's established.

I might rent a mortar mixer to help blend the mix. I figure the more I do now, the better it will be later.

I like my "job"  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 22, 2016, 04:36 PM
My "Nifty Sifter"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsm5yxqd4w.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsm5yxqd4w.jpeg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsz5oe9vzs.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsz5oe9vzs.jpeg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpss5lhmmym.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpss5lhmmym.jpeg.html)

Should work well to remove the left over rocks and roots. Then I can mix the peat, sand and compost in the tub to return it to the garden.

Not bad for about $15.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 22, 2016, 05:06 PM
All I can say is that's great like everything you do... :clapping: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 22, 2016, 05:33 PM
rg that is a great move and great idea! but you should run the peat and the sand threw the sifter too with the dirt you got it will mix it better unless you can get a cement mixer rented then do it that way... but great pointers and good points for us rookies lol's ...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 22, 2016, 05:38 PM
Nice job Bob.

The chain suspension so you can shake it looks simple but effective.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 22, 2016, 06:25 PM
Had 4 chains  on it to start. Didn't like it. This way I can sift then flip it over and dump the refuse into another wheel barrow. It'll work ok. I've plenty to test it on ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 26, 2016, 05:23 PM
Made some more progress on my little garden today.
Picked up a load of material this morning as well as a new, improved model of the dreaded garden implement.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsvzgesl0j.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsvzgesl0j.jpeg.html)

Got 3 of the posts set and the borders in place on one side.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsovyhpxtt.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsovyhpxtt.jpeg.html)

Put the "nifty sifter" too work and sifted out the compost bin.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpss3fbqs7h.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpss3fbqs7h.jpeg.html)

Ended up with a good pile of nice bed soil.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsfqne7yju.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsfqne7yju.jpeg.html)

Put the asparagus bed together. I'll flip it over and drive the rebars into the ground to hold it in place.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsdahxijex.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsdahxijex.jpeg.html)

Still 3 posts to set, a couple beds to build, fence and gate, lots of digging, sifting and blending soil. But I'm happy so far. It's shaping up to be a nice little garden.

Rg


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 27, 2016, 09:31 AM
Looks great Bob... :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 27, 2016, 09:38 AM
I have to drill some post holes for a fence across the back of the yard.
Would like to do it this year.
But Donna is saying to hold off another year or two.
But I was looking at renting a power auger from home Depot.
Only like $40 for the day for the biggest and baddest they got.

how did the one you bought work out Bob?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: brfixit on Mar 27, 2016, 01:19 PM
It's a great hand warmer!

Actually it worked like a charm.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Mar 27, 2016, 01:30 PM
whats up with the newbie status?     :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 27, 2016, 01:35 PM
Whos the new guy? brfixit

brfixit
Newbie
*
Posts: 0
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 27, 2016, 02:19 PM
lol

post count got too high.

he had to start over.

Bob's a rookie now.

 :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Mar 27, 2016, 02:30 PM
I remember people talking about gettin too high in college......never thought it was possible  ;D ;)

does this mean he is going to start asking about circle hooks, wire vs flouro, re filling 1lb tanks etc???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 27, 2016, 05:36 PM
whats up with the newbie status?     :o

Ha! Old account I signed in on. You know how the memory plays tricks. Actually it was on my phone which I don't normally do.

Anyway, made some more progress today. Got the last 3 posts in and set the first raised bed.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsgb0bhflz.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsgb0bhflz.jpeg.html)

The sifter is proving to be the handiest thing I've built in quite a while. No only was I able to all the soil going into the small bed, but also about half of the soil that will make up the big bed. Still quite a bit to go.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsz4myvmat.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsz4myvmat.jpeg.html)

It's a heck of a workout too. I'll finish prepping the soil during the week I hope.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 27, 2016, 05:49 PM
By the way....anyone use WD-40 on their lures? I hear it contains fish oil.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 27, 2016, 06:46 PM
By the way....anyone use WD-40 on their lures? I hear it contains fish oil.

Rg


 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Mar 27, 2016, 07:40 PM
By the way....anyone use WD-40 on their lures? I hear it contains fish oil.

Rg
awesome!            how many tip ups can i use again? ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 27, 2016, 07:47 PM
13 and .....your supernoodleticklemeelmo rod with custom tail lights, mag wheels, 4 on the floor and 2 in the back.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 29, 2016, 05:55 PM
Got 120 thousand plugs in today...   Mostly six pack bedding plants..

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsjsr1tirg.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsjsr1tirg.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpslrupy3zx.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpslrupy3zx.jpg.html)

This is what 20,000 baby marigolds look like..

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsjcbuwatd.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsjcbuwatd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Mar 29, 2016, 06:40 PM
Things that look green make me happy. Won't be long.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 30, 2016, 03:51 PM
Got one side of the little garden under control. Changed the bedding plan a bit.   

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsajsaqe5w.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsajsaqe5w.jpeg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zps9t45rdq6.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zps9t45rdq6.jpeg.html)

Next I'll sift out the other side and build the last two beds. It's,getting there.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: perchgypsy on Mar 30, 2016, 04:02 PM
Mine looks kinda like that I put lattice from post to post and made for a awesome green beans (pole bean) trellis..
nice garden RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 30, 2016, 05:17 PM
Thanks,
It's not huge, but it's been a task. I should have taken pictures of the before. Just overgrown with tiger lilies. So far I've sifted and dug out two wheelbarrows of rock. The soil looks great. Nice loam. Buy I'm going to reinforce it a bit with peat, composted manure and some sand. I'd say I've got about 4 or 5 more work days to get to planting. Still have to put up the deer fence, build the gates, set up the water barrel Etc. I may have enough time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 30, 2016, 05:51 PM
Looks great Bob...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 30, 2016, 06:27 PM
awesome job rg! that was a good idea to add that hoop In there to tend to plants  one of ours had tomato's in it till it over grew its self and we could not access it. lol's
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 30, 2016, 07:46 PM
Marigolds.......

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsav7e9mfc.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsav7e9mfc.jpg.html)

   Planted.. ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsr3vaf7nm.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsr3vaf7nm.jpg.html)

But today we got 8000 perennials in... :P

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpspwf9ngkj.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpspwf9ngkj.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsgcz3vaae.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsgcz3vaae.jpg.html)





Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 31, 2016, 03:19 AM
It's busy busy for you this time of year Dom. Wish I lived closer to your place.

My little seedling startup is doing well. Cukes came up fast. Maybe too fast. But I've only used a bit of the seed pack so I can direct sow if I want. My Thai basil, plumb, beefsteak and better boy tomatoes all sprouted along with the impatiens, pansies and alyssum. I still have a tray and a half to plant. I'll start some marigolds in some of those and a few other annuals for the flower boxes.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zps1zvadqku.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zps1zvadqku.jpeg.html)


The way the weather looks , I won't be putting anything in the ground any time real soon. I'm gonna try to build the other bed this morning before work. Need to get it set in place so I can continue sifting. I've sure move a lot of soil around in the past couple weeks. I thought about renting a little walking backhoe, but with the ground so soggy it would have torn everything up.

I'm taking the truck to work today so I can pick up the peat, sand and compost. I want to mix them up before they settle too much. I'm gonna put weed barrier and mulch in the walkways and some pavers between the gate and compost it'll give me a place to work. I got my hands on a 55 gallon plastic drum that I'm going to use for a watering system. Too far to drag a hose and I really don't like top watering anyway. I'll set up a soaker system for the beds.

It's really fun watching it come together and knowing I can use it for many years to come.

Can't wait to put some food and flowers in the ground ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 31, 2016, 03:24 AM
Dom, I was going to ask, what do you plant in the hanging green planter bags?

I was thinking I could do one on each post of my garden but don't know what will do well in them.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 31, 2016, 04:54 AM
Bob the wall bags have Begonias, Impatiants and Violas in them.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 31, 2016, 06:25 AM
Dom, we are always looking for stuff to put into hanging planters for our deck and awning out at the lake on Erie.
It gets quite breezy, it's not in direct sunlight, and we can't water during the week.
Although my neighbor lady does try to hit them with some water about mid week sometimes.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
Mac
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 31, 2016, 06:52 AM
Nothing will grow in them if there's no water..  :-\
We water ours sometimes twice a day...
If you look on line or some stores carry them but you can get battery powered self watering baskets...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 31, 2016, 06:53 AM
Pretty early for cucumbers Bob..      ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 31, 2016, 10:39 AM
Nothing will grow in them if there's no water..  :-\
We water ours sometimes twice a day...
If you look on line or some stores carry them but you can get battery powered self watering baskets...

I actually thought about designing and hooking up a sprinkler system using small aquarium tubing and a timer.
I might actually do it this year.
Water them daily over the weekend, and if the neighbor remembers to do it, and I stop by on a weeknight and hit them.....WOW!!!   :o
Big difference!!

Yea, the water helps.

But our big issue is the wind.
Get nice hanging planters and get them growing and then we get big winds and it pounds them.
Like 40-60 mph stuff right off the lake.
Hanging planters just don't put up with that.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 31, 2016, 03:17 PM
Pretty early for cucumbers Bob..      ::)

Yeah, it is for sure. But, I was dabbling to see if stuff would start ok. Still have more than enough to do a direct sow. There's plenty of time yet.

I'll probably start some in bigger pots when the real time comes. I'll be covering the beds to speed things up.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 31, 2016, 03:35 PM
Yeah, it is for sure. But, I was dabbling to see if stuff would start ok. Still have more than enough to do a direct sow. There's plenty of time yet.

I'll probably start some in bigger pots when the real time comes. I'll be covering the beds to speed things up.

Rg


here is a trick I learned some were ...

you got any paper towels and zip lock bags? you can do this all I do to get them to pop early is take a piece of paper towel get it soaking wet and lay it on the table and put the seed you wrote on the bag  in the paper towel roll up the wet paper towels with seeds in center then put in plastic bag with name on it ...then check them every day when there is a little root coming out of the seed peel the seed skin off with like a metal pick of some sort or fork etc... so they bloom faster then plant the part that was sticking out of the seed that part or point or root down goes down in to the soil you plan to use... we get high yield from doing this instead of just sowing seeds we start ours later cause they take off so fast...  and get high yield and number of plants form doing so....   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 31, 2016, 06:49 PM
Many years ago I started seeds that way.....for a certain cash crop of the time.. Worked very well. Never made any profits though. They all went up in smoke.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 31, 2016, 09:11 PM
Many years ago I started seeds that way.....for a certain cash crop of the time.. Worked very well. Never made any profits though. They all went up in smoke.

Rg


 :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 01, 2016, 02:53 AM
Dom's not the only old hippie around here :-[

Do the math. I was born in 1950. I lived the 60's and 70's to their fullest. Somehow I managed to salvage a few brain cells in spite of myself.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 01, 2016, 08:17 AM

Somehow I managed to salvage a few brain cells in spite of myself.
Rg


 not me
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 01, 2016, 05:08 PM
Well, I finished sifting soil
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsxh7sipbn.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsxh7sipbn.jpeg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpslqk2jnop.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpslqk2jnop.jpeg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsnmpalozj.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsnmpalozj.jpeg.html)

Filled the beds nicely with room for some supplemental peat, compost and sand. The waste went into the post holes and pathways.

I'm ready for weed mat and mulch in the pathways, fencing and gates.  It's still getting there. I'm happy to be done sifting soil. Gotta see if I can flatten the apsparagus bed. Stupid thing twisted on me. Think I'm gonna pull the rebars that align the sides and whale on it with the sledge.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 01, 2016, 10:57 PM
nice
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 02, 2016, 05:54 AM
Sure looks great Bob..
Morning all..  The weather is going to change today... Going to start raining and get real cold..   I might try and hit the trout stream for a while before i have to go water...
Things are growing great with a lot of color popping out...

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zps5d2ueoyh.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zps5d2ueoyh.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zps0wa4ws5z.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zps0wa4ws5z.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpslohiklxs.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpslohiklxs.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsfmqpolhq.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsfmqpolhq.jpg.html)

   Planting Rhubarb roots in containers.

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsqn1hauxp.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsqn1hauxp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Apr 02, 2016, 11:19 AM
Marigolds.......

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsav7e9mfc.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsav7e9mfc.jpg.html)

   Planted.. ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsr3vaf7nm.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsr3vaf7nm.jpg.html)

But today we got 8000 perennials in... :P

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpspwf9ngkj.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpspwf9ngkj.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/document_zpsgcz3vaae.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/document_zpsgcz3vaae.jpg.html)


Who forgot to water that flat in the last picture, it looks a little sickly. LOL Love seeing the color coming along with this screwy weather we are having. You would not be going trout fishing here as the streams and rivers are fully blown out of the banks.

Rg Plant the asparagus crowns deep so that it does not come up to early and get frost bit. Our famers plant them around a foot deep then only cover them with about 6/8 inches of soil until they come up the first year. They will finish covering them that fall after mowing the fern off or the next spring.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 02, 2016, 05:02 PM
Thanks Tom. I was trying to remember who the asparagus guru was that I chatted with on here. What I've read is to trench down 12", set the crown and cover it in increments as it grows. I think I'll follow your instructions.

Thanks, Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 05, 2016, 03:02 PM
Gonna be a big "brown plant" sale in a week or so.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsceza78rb.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsceza78rb.jpeg.html)

Or they might just end up in the toilets ;)

Took a big hit the last few days.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 05, 2016, 03:32 PM
Yea Bob.
Any nurseries that tried to get a jump on things and had plants delivered............and outside during the past few days, are going to take a huge hit.
Rolled the dice and they came up snake eyes for sure.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 05, 2016, 06:32 PM
Ha all the big box stores had there's out by us and they got buried in snow..  Happens every year, if not snow a killing frost...   Good for us....    ;D ;D ;D ;D

Scarlet Begonias....... ;D ;D ;D

 
   (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj_kK1j3CV0)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 05, 2016, 06:43 PM
I was talking to th OLG mgr and she said they don't let the store cancel deliveries . Pretty big hit I'd say. Great for the small greenhouse operations around us Dom.

Me....ill pick up some cheap annuals for sure. I had nothing but bulbs in the ground as yet so I'm good. My seedlings are going strong and I think the cukes, tomatoes and peppers are gonna be fine and dandy for planting on time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: IFF on Apr 10, 2016, 05:13 PM
Dom's not the only old hippie around here :-[

Do the math. I was born in 1950. I lived the 60's and 70's to their fullest. Somehow I managed to salvage a few brain cells in spite of myself.
Rg

Early 80's seemed like every time I walked into the engine shop, either the "He's an ole Hippy" song came on the radio, or the shop owner would look up, seeing me and start singing it  :o ;D Oh yeah guess it was 85

What you feeding the plants ?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: monkeyman2269 on Apr 10, 2016, 06:00 PM
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Waiting on the warm weather
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 11, 2016, 02:53 AM
Me too ;D Re-potted the tomatoes and cukes. The peppers are next.
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The light setup worked out great. They all seem quite happy.
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Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 11, 2016, 03:09 AM
Put the mower deck on the new John Deer yesterday and my son helped me build the garden gates. If the weather cooperates, I'll mount them tonight. We're still setting up the shop in the garage for our birdhouse/bee house project. I'm picking up a band saw today. Still have my eye open for a bench top drill press and planer, but we have enough stuff to get things under way.

Hope to get the fence finished around the garden this week as well. Looks like we're turning the corner on winter. :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Might even try to squeeze in some bullhead fishing. All that and "work" too. This retirement thing is really busy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 12, 2016, 03:34 PM
Garden gates came out pretty nice.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsdbebctfo.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsdbebctfo.jpeg.html)

Got the weed mat and mulch in the pathways too.
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Got the "fixins" for the soil too. Composted cow manure, peat and sand. It's shaping up nicely. Hard to remember what it looked like before.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Apr 12, 2016, 04:33 PM
That looks great.  I had to build an anti-rabbit, ground hog fort around mine.  :'(

I see you have corner posts so I assume the fence is next. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 12, 2016, 05:07 PM
Yup. There's a roll of 2x4x4' galvanized fence in the garage. I want to run some 1" emt between the posts  to stabilize everything. I'll bore into the post to set the and secure it with some long screws. It'll serve as the top fence rails as well.thats tomorrow afternoon's project.

I used a hand tamper to pound down the soil and rocks in the pathways. My Hands need a day to recover.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: perchgypsy on Apr 12, 2016, 08:30 PM
That right there is a grow palace  :w00t:
Just remember to take off your shoes before you go in ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Apr 13, 2016, 06:42 PM
Yup. There's a roll of 2x4x4' galvanized fence in the garage. I want to run some 1" emt between the posts  to stabilize everything. I'll bore into the post to set the and secure it with some long screws. It'll serve as the top fence rails as well.thats tomorrow afternoon's project.

I used a hand tamper to pound down the soil and rocks in the pathways. My Hands need a day to recover.

Rg

I have 2x4 welded wire for the fencing on my dog run. One day when I was gone on a trip one of the labs brought a baby bunny that did not have it's eyes open yet to the boss woman. Somehow the female rabbit got through the welded wire and made a nest in the high grass. Of course one of the labs had to find the nest. There I is no other way the rabbit could have gotten in other than through the wire as there is buried wood under the gate and the wire was not disturbed for it to have gotten under the rest of the fence.

Along the run of the fence I used round step in fiberglass posts with clips to hold the wire that I get from Tractor Supply. They have held to 7 or 8 years so far.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 14, 2016, 05:36 PM
Got the top rails in for the fence in this afternoon. I'll wire the fence to the top rail and nail it to the bottom border.
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Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 15, 2016, 07:05 PM
Gonna mix up some "dirt" tomorrow  then put up the fence.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 16, 2016, 04:27 PM
Mixed the soil and put up the fence

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsexlise4c.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsexlise4c.jpeg.html)

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I'll plant the asparagus and garlic tomorrow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 27, 2016, 05:08 PM
How does your garden grow?  ;D

Remember my garden project from this last spring? Well, it's doing great. ;D

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Lots of peppers, tomatoes, cukes, garlic, beans and radishes.
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Thes a couple cubes of parsley and some giant sunflowers coming in. There's also a variety pack of sunflowers along the compost bin that are poking up.

Asparagus starting to poke through.

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A world with fresh  radishes is a wonderful place.

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Very much worth the effort.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bowmandan on May 27, 2016, 05:12 PM
Delicious
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bowmandan on May 27, 2016, 05:12 PM
Delicious
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 27, 2016, 05:42 PM
Yes they were Dan.

I love radishes. I have 8 varieties planted I think. The "square foot" plan is pretty cool.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 27, 2016, 07:26 PM
Yes they were Dan.

I love radishes. I have 8 varieties planted I think. The "square foot" plan is pretty cool.

Rg

My room mate and I grew radishes on college.

At least that's what we called them.

 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2016, 06:07 AM
  "square foot" 
  Square Foot Garden, great book.. Rest in peace Mel Bartholomew...    :'(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 14, 2016, 06:27 PM
It's working pretty well Dom.
Beans, radishes, herbs, garlic, cukes, tomatoes
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsp4hniyms.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsp4hniyms.jpeg.html)
More cukes, tomatoes, asparagus bed, more radishes .....(I love radishes) more peppers. And giant sunflowers ;D
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsxt2e5c8g.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsxt2e5c8g.jpeg.html)
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The watering system is great. 15 minutes and everything is happy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 20, 2016, 10:12 AM
Ours is sitting idle this year Bob.
Way too much going on so Donna and I decided to buy our veggies in bulk in August or so instead.
I'm going to add some manure to it and till it when I get back from the Canada fishing trip.
Then I'm going to close it using heavy gauge black plastic.
This will "cook" it over the summer and through next winter.
This will kill any weed seeds and promote rot to anything left in there.
I killed off all the foliage with the short term roundup that is approved for vegetable gardens.
Did that a month ago.

We talked about the garden over the weekend and how we both miss it.
Too late - the process has started - no turning back now - almost too late to plant.
And planting after the 4th when our time frees up a little is silly.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2016, 03:00 PM
Well....gotta do what ya gotta do.mine is going along great.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 20, 2016, 04:16 PM
Well....gotta do what ya gotta do.mine is going along great.

Rg

Yea
Your pix show it is doing well
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2016, 06:36 PM
I'm learning for sure. The square foot garden takes a lot of management. Just pruned up my tomato plants. I'll be pulling all the radishes later this week and putting in some more carrots. I'll plant more radishes towards fall.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 20, 2016, 06:45 PM
Mac Solarization it better with a  clear plastic.. ;)

 Two layers of 2-mil thick clear polyethylene plastic (Maximum soil temp = 128 degrees)

One layer of clear polyethylene (Maximum = 124 degrees)

One layer of black polyethylene (Maximum soil temperature = 118 degrees)

One layer of super-clear 2-mil vinyl (Maximum = 124 degrees)

One layer of black PE under a layer of clear PE (Maximum = 123 degrees)

 
While the black plastic became much hotter than the clear plastics, it did so by absorbing the sun's energy instead of transmitting it through to the soil.

The reason the super-clear vinyl didn't due any better than the plain polyethylene is that the underside of any plastic touching the soil quickly becomes covered in condensed water droplets, which refract most of the light away from the soil instead of into it. This effect greatly reduces the soil heating capability of these systems.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 20, 2016, 06:54 PM
That's good info.  Learn something every day.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 20, 2016, 07:04 PM
Your numbers are only good if the plastic is not in contact with the soil.
I use black because I allow it to sag onto the dirt
I also allow the plastic to fill with water
I use black to shut off all photosynthesis.
Also, I get it free from work.
 8)
Thanks though.
Mac
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 20, 2016, 07:12 PM
.........
Also, I get it free from work.
 8)
Thanks though.
Mac
That's worth 6 degrees in my book!    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 20, 2016, 09:28 PM


  I'm planted as of last weekend, late but still good. Put a yard of compost, a bail of peet and a yard of screened top soil on her this year. Pics to follow....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 21, 2016, 06:11 AM
I've got to get some pictures of my neighbor's garden to post. It's the most meticulous piece of work I've seen. I thought I was a bit OCD when it comes to is stuff.

Thanks for the info Dom.

I'm going to have some free space in the square foot garden this week when I harvest my radishes. Any suggestions on stuff to plant this time of season? I already have an abundance of tomatoes,cukes, pickles, squash, garlic and beans and carrots.

What could I plant in about 8 squares for fall harvest?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 21, 2016, 07:34 AM
Sounds to me like the only thing missing is cabbage. If you planted them as seed now, they should head out nicely for September.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 21, 2016, 08:22 AM
That's an idea. Thanks!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 21, 2016, 05:45 PM
If you can still find plants try Brussel Sprouts... ;)  
And the garden looks great Bob....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 21, 2016, 05:47 PM
I'm planted as of last weekend, late but still good. Put a yard of compost, a bail of peet and a yard of screened top soil on her this year. Pics to follow....


    Nice little buddy..   Hope all is growing well....... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 21, 2016, 06:11 PM


What could I plant in about 8 squares for fall harvest?

Rg


Broccoli

Or the Brussels Sprouts someone else mentioned
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 21, 2016, 06:13 PM
Brussels sprouts you can pick really late
After snow actually
We did them last year
They tasted awesome
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 21, 2016, 06:37 PM
Man...we I love Brussels sprouts.

Roasted, steamed, broiled......love them sprouts.


Y'all talked me into it.   Hope I can find some plants.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 21, 2016, 07:14 PM

    Nice little buddy..   Hope all is growing well....... ;D
Some pics only you get loser  ;D But so far so good.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2016, 06:15 PM
The little garden is loving this heat.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpskzrdu9iz.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpskzrdu9iz.jpeg.html)
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Fun stuff that will taste great ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jul 22, 2016, 07:19 AM


          I have a problem, my wife's zucchini has flowers and the fruit has grown to about 3 inches and won't grow any bigger, Why?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2016, 07:39 AM
Getting enough water? My Zuchini are coming on fast. Some are putting on a pound a day.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 22, 2016, 08:34 AM
It sounds to me like they need water, too. Be patient, though, before you know it you'll be sneaking them onto the neighbors' steps just to get rid of them!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2016, 08:08 PM
Seriously........I'm glad I only put in 3. I'm already giving them away. On the other hand, had some in a stir fry I did tonight. Delicious!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 22, 2016, 08:15 PM
Seriously........I'm glad I only put in 3. I'm already giving them away. On the other hand, had some in a stir fry I did tonight. Delicious!

Rg


 if you get to much Iam sure the is a farmers market you can sell the extras at or even a home less shelter could use some extras.. one plant we had the same problem... lol's
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Jul 24, 2016, 06:16 AM
Getting enough water? My Zuchini are coming on fast. Some are putting on a pound a day.

Rg
               I believe they are getting enough water, I water the days it doesn't rain, they are getting an inch of water a week!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2016, 07:18 PM
Maybe a pollination problem?

I have tons of solitary bees in my gardens. Seems everything gets pollinated well.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2016, 05:47 PM
RG you need my famous zucchini relish receipt ....    ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2016, 07:42 PM
RG you need my famous zucchini relish receipt ....    ;)

Please.....please......please!

I'm having some difficulties getting my pickles to mature. I have some that really took off and some that fizzled. I'm thinking about doing a hand pollination experiment. What the heck....right!

And.........Mac..........don't even think about it!!!!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 25, 2016, 08:40 PM
There's just so many possibilities there, RG! Pollinatin' your pickle and all.......  :o You must be feeling better!

I picked my first tomatoes tonight!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 25, 2016, 09:11 PM
darn.

and you pitched it right over the plate for me too.

 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2016, 03:30 AM
Ya just can't have a serious discussion with you kids ;D

I am feeling better, thanks.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2016, 06:34 PM
What to do with your zucchini?
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1 1/2" zucchini slices


Butter
Sea salt
Cracked pepper
Lemon juice
Chopped fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese


Coat well, grill slow till tender. Fresh corn, cukes and tomatoes from the garden.........we went veggie tonight. Yum!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Jul 26, 2016, 06:47 PM
What to do with your zucchini?
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1 1/2" zucchini slices


Butter
Sea salt
Cracked pepper
Lemon juice
Chopped fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese


Coat well, grill slow till tender. Fresh corn, cukes and tomatoes from the garden.........we went veggie tonight. Yum!

Rg

Nice spread, been grilling alot of zucchini  and summer squash as well.   Wife made some excellent  chili relleno  tonight with pablanos from the garden.  
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 26, 2016, 07:04 PM
zucchini bread ...


that or tin foil packs we add 2 zucchinis 2 summer squash cut in to strips or real thin circles  , two red peppers two green peppers ,all peppers deseeded and  cut in to strips  2-3 pounds of  kielbasa polish sausage cut about half in wide slices, potato's cut like steak fries  about 10 whole potato's , carrot shred's, butter about a half to a  stick per pack, and garlic salt sprinkled to liking  roll of tin foil made in to a folded pouch we roll the ends of the pouch to contain all the juices meal and throw it on the grill  but do make three layer of foil not just one.. and pouch each layer...  cook till potato's and veggies is fully soft...may burn some these were meant to throw in the fire and cook during boy scout camping trips...for quick meals...that were we got it from...two pouches about 1 foot long  width of the roll of tin foil  will serve four people that are real hungry lol's ... have oven mits or pot holder ready to flip them on the grill tin foil get hot tong will rip foil just a tip about this.. I sure you could shrink it down  for less left overs too...       
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2016, 07:34 PM
Gardens are a beautiful thing.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 27, 2016, 04:52 PM


  Grill it marinated in balsamic is our Favorite, but Boat style filled with venison meat sauce and topped with mozz and parm is a close  2nd. Dom's relish is awesome and I need the recipe come to think of it :)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 31, 2016, 05:22 PM
Did up some pickles, pickled cukes and pickled radishes today. Felt good to get some kitchen time.

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Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 31, 2016, 05:39 PM
Looks good! I don't think I've ever tried a pickled radish, but I think it'd like it.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 31, 2016, 06:23 PM


  I'm curious about the radishes myself, love em. I did a couple different batches of pickles with mixed results. I need to tweak my vinegar to water ratios.
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 31, 2016, 07:12 PM
Save yourself a lot of tinkering. Try Mrs. Wages dill pickle mix. There's a refrigator variety and a processed variety. I like to process pickles. I think they come out with way more flavor and it's nice to find that jar in the back of the cupboard when you think you've already finished them off.

The radishes come out pretty good. It's a cold pack recipe. This time of summer, radishes can be very thick skinned and sharp. I get radishes from a local farm market. There's one guy there who grows them the size of small apples.

Simple recipe.
1 cup vinegar, white or cider, 5% acidity
2 cups water
3 tablespoons canning or kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
Heat the brine till all the salt and sugar is dissolved.

Slice the radishes
Pack jars with radishes, white or Vidalia onion, garlic cloves, mustard seeds, dill seeds and any other spices you like. I add a good pinch of red pepper flakes.

Pour brine over, cover and refrigerate. Use within 30 days. Great in salads and on sandwiches.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 31, 2016, 08:15 PM
Thanks! I'm going to try a batch.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 01, 2016, 07:25 AM


  Thanks Rg, I'm gonna try both  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 01, 2016, 02:53 PM
Tried the radishes just now.......mmmmmmmmmmmm!

Gotta let the pickles and cukes rest for a few days if I can stand it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 01, 2016, 08:11 PM


  Choked down the last of my pickles..... Got a huge harvest on the horizon, when I planted this year I bought A yard of compost and dropped a yard of screened topsoil over it for a total of 5 inches of new soil. I think the roots got to the compost in the last couple weeks because I am experiencing a bloom explosion ;D I'll try and take a few pics this week. Sick of watering, but impressed with the boom.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 09, 2016, 12:33 PM
My pickles and cukes have exploded this last week as well. Tons of new blossoms. Seems to be a lot of male flowers though and not so many female.

I've already put up a dozen jars. My son and I tested some yesterday. Great flavor and good heat from the hot peppers that I added.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 09, 2016, 08:43 PM


  I tried the spice you recommended, good call. Touch strong when I use it again I'm gonna cut some spice and add a touch more water. I added 4 sliced hungarian wax peppers and 1/4 cup of sugar to a jar of sliced fridge pickles and they were really good, so I brought the quart jar to work and it was gone before lunch :)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 10, 2016, 04:32 PM
Its been a very busy summer but we have been staying up with the freezing and canning....
Everyone else stuff looks great.....  Lots of relish. pickles and jams....
But still have had time to yank a bunch of bass lips....    ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2016, 05:12 PM
Good looking stash Dom :thumbup_smilie:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Aug 10, 2016, 06:30 PM
Wow!  Nice stash Dom.

My garden has an issue. Before I left for Maine I had a variety of tomatoes turning red and when I came back there were none, just green ones.  I immediately thought family but my wife was looking out the window and a squirrel had a whole jet star and was heading out of my yard with it.   I've dealt with deer, rabbits, groundhogs @ chipmunks and have beat them all  but I never had squirrels take tomatoes. They steal the whole thing and leave no evidence.

Can't use a gun so need to borrow my friend's crossbow.

Darn varmints.

   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 10, 2016, 07:03 PM
Dom.....  :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :flex:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2016, 08:04 PM
Bart, get some Sweenys poison peanuts.

They're a mole bait.  But they've taken care of the chipmonks and red squirrels that were destroying my heirloom yellow stripy tomatoes. Just put out a dish or two. They'll disappear.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 10, 2016, 08:24 PM
Bart could drown them rats take a 5 or 6 gallon pail fill it half way with water buy some sun flower seed and layer the top of water so it looks like bucket full of seeds make a ramp that leads to it then add a few seeds along as a bread Crum trail when they jump in they drown cause the water under the seeds it works so try it before the x bow.. or the peanut idea rg said... by the way nice winter stash of food!! I leary of the peanut idea cause they will carry them off and die some were like trees and parts of the wall of homes do carefully with them also bird eat peanuts so another reason not to use them..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 10, 2016, 09:24 PM


Can't use a gun so need to borrow my friend's crossbow.


    

Bart, Bob's solution works, but without any real benefit.
Get a Crossman pump.
Quiet as the crossbow and affective.
And you can stew of the rodent afterwards.
Good luck.

Mac
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 10, 2016, 09:49 PM
Another good point is don't use lead pellets they tend to explode when they hit bone use bb's then all you find Is one I hear that them tree rats are good eating all I find a use for them is there tails for fly tYing  any how carefully with poisons like attack and I have said there not that good for any thing like bad for the envirement poison is..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 10, 2016, 10:00 PM
any how carefully with poisons like attack and I have said there not that good for any thing like bad for the envirement poison is..

Sometimes, reading your stuff really makes my head hurt.

But, yea, you are correct.

No poison please.
Shoot the bugger.

Then cook him.
 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 11, 2016, 04:45 AM
Boon....you're e king of the one sentence post ;D


Well, not always possible to get a shot at the little thieves. They've evaded 2 sizes of havaheart traps and managed to clean off 2 types of mouse traps without so much as a footprint left behind.  Unless I want to donn tomato and zucchini camouflage and make like a leaf....there's no way I could pop them with the pellet gin.  I did trap one grey at my bird feeder. It was the one that figured out how to climb up my Weber and jump the 7' up and over to the feeder tray. Big old doe. She got a ride to the park.

The poison pellets go in a foil dish under the tomato plants they were munching. No birds were harmed in this exercise. They don't eat tomatoes and there's no food source for them to be foraging around under the plants. Maybe a sparrow.......and they can die right along with the tomato thieves for all I care. 

As for where they die......they don't live in my garage or house so I don't give a d**n where they expire....just that they do.

By the way, I love squirrel fried or stewed. I have a nice little Marlin 69A with a 2-10 on it, and a Ruger MK1 custom built target with a red dot .....just for squirrels. There's also a sweet little 20ga. SBS stashed in the safe if I don't feel particularly accurate ;D

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 11, 2016, 06:58 AM
Lol.  I bought my wife a .177 pellet rifle years ago, and we haven't had a squirrel problem since.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 11, 2016, 07:20 AM
I used to have a .177 Crosman Olympic. Some dirtbag stole it from my shop.

This morning's harvest.
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Guess I better do some canning today ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 11, 2016, 07:44 AM
Lol.  I bought my wife a .177 pellet rifle years ago, and we haven't had a squirrel problem since.   ;D


How many new windows have you bought for the neighbors?

 :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 11, 2016, 10:02 AM

How many new windows have you bought for the neighbors?

 :D
I haven't ever even had to consider it. I've seen her shoot the eye out of a chipmunk that just peeked his head out of the wood pile at 20 paces!  ;D

Nice haul, RG. Your work's cut out for you!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 11, 2016, 02:01 PM
Looks great Bob.  Glad to see your felling better...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 11, 2016, 02:34 PM
Thanks Dom. I'm about 85% and improving every day. Nothing can stop me from making pickles though ;D

Got those done.
 Did this batch a bit sweeter with some Serrano peppers I picked up at a local farm market.should have some good zing.
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My son is stopping by with some porter. Need to do some quality control on the last batch. It takes a certain palette ya know.

Salsa tomorrow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 12, 2016, 11:38 AM
Yesterday morning I fabricated/attached a hose to the condensate tray on the A/C and ran it into a small "rain barrel". It's so humid out, I "made" 12 gallons of water for the garden in 24 hrs. !   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Aug 12, 2016, 12:03 PM
Yesterday morning I fabricated/attached a hose to the condensate tray on the A/C and ran it into a small "rain barrel". It's so humid out, I "made" 12 gallons of water for the garden in 24 hrs. !   ;D

We put gutter on my buddy's pole barn one spring. We ran it into his spray water tank so he could use it to spray his asparagus field. That was a fantastic idea but mother nature did not cooperate as it did not rain enough all that summer to grow mosquitoes in the tank.

I tilled up my old garden spot the other day. It was powder dry. Waiting for enough rain to allow me to run the roller over it as it will not compact as dry as it is. Next step is plant it to grass.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 12, 2016, 05:28 PM
Soon as the weather breaks, I'm pulling the zucchini and pepper plants. I'll start some radishes.

I need to take a picture of the sunflowers I grew. They're around 12' tall and just starting to flower out. Gigantic!
Pickles and cukes are still coming and sauce tomatoes are not too far away.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: IFF on Aug 12, 2016, 10:10 PM
I am beginning to think you enjoy eating more than fishing RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 12, 2016, 10:52 PM
Soon as the weather breaks, I'm pulling the zucchini and pepper plants. I'll start some radishes...........m

Rg
Nobody likes a quitter!    :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2016, 03:33 AM
I am beginning to think you enjoy eating more than fishing RG

Well, I can only fish when weather permits.  ;D

And........I've had my fill of zucchini. Next year......1 plant only!!!

I got up early to take my walk to the park and back. (I'm not quite up to running as yet) I had hopes of catching some of the Perseid meteor shower. But, after 2 solid weeks of crystal clear morning skies, cloud cover both yesterday and today :-\

I'd go fishing, but it's already 78 degrees with 90% humidity and no break in sight till tomorrow. The geniuses are calling for yet another day around 90 with oppressive humidity again and thunderstorms. We broke a 130 year record yesterday at 96. We're in a severe drought condition here. The streams are nothing but a few dribbles with an occasional puddle. We look to get some spotty rain with the thunderstorms but, nothing like what we really need.

I hate to say it, but I can't wait to feel the need to wear jeans and a sweatshirt to keep warm.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 13, 2016, 08:32 AM


I hate to say it, but I can't wait to feel the need to wear jeans and a sweatshirt to keep warm.

Rg

shaddup

 >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2016, 11:01 AM
The giant sunflowers
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I'm 6' tall.

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The zucchini jungle
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Asparagus and carrots, pickles, tomatoes and some peppers.
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The pickles are vining up the giant sunflowers.

My Passion flower vines went crazy this season.
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Cukes, pickles, more tomatoes and Passion flowers.
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Mama's plantings did well this year too.

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Tough weather, lots of watering, but great results.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 13, 2016, 11:26 AM
What happened to those sun flowers ? Did Michel Phelps pee on them to get them to grow that big?? Of you feeding them the same stuff???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Aug 13, 2016, 12:07 PM
The birds have cleaned all the seeds off my volunteer sunflowers that came up from feeding the birds last winter. Neat to see a cardinal hanging up side down getting a crop full of seeds off the sunflowers.

Dumped 1.75 inches of rain out of the gauge a bit ago.  We had as shower a few minutes ago while the sun was shining. A lot of pop up showers around.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2016, 12:34 PM
What happened to those sun flowers ? Did Michel Phelps pee on them to get them to grow that big?? Of you feeding them the same stuff???

A-Rod sold me his left overs. He doesnt need them any more.


I need to get a rain gauge.

Clouds are starting to get organized around here. I have a feeling we're in for some strong storms in the next 8 hours.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 13, 2016, 12:53 PM
Lols... the stronger storms were last night they seemed to be moving real slow tons of lightning strikes.. heard 6 people got hit or struck by the lightning in new York 3 were on the same bench under a tree.. when they got struck so careful rg don't want you looking like that guy in the movie the great outdoors! The one with John candy...the guy with the skunk hair due..lol's ya that's about what we got here 1.5 inch of rain.. on a side note got a few Tomato's from the garden we did not plant much this year did not want the up keep.. 2 sunflowers 3-5 tomatoes no cucumbers no squash no radishes no corn etc... small one this year but less up keep was nice..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2016, 05:56 PM
Actually, it was 2 people killed by lightening in a cemetery in Batavia Ny. They were engaged in amorous behavior under a tree and killed by a strike according to the Batavia police.

We did get some weather today.
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Not a lot of rain really. Hope we get more overnight.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 14, 2016, 07:54 AM
In the BN -


Lightning apparently claimed the lives of two people found dead Wednesday afternoon under a tree in St. Joseph Cemetery in Batavia following a thunderstorm earlier that morning, Batavia police said.

Richard T. Garlock, 34, of Newstead, and Jenea M. Macleod, 32, of Corfu, suffered from injuries consistent with being struck by lightning, according to the Erie County medical examiner, though the cause of death is still pending further tests.

Lightning struck the area sometime between 2:30 and 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, when a storm passed through the area, the National Weather Service said.

Both Garlock and Macleod were arrested last August in Bergen on drug charges, including possession of heroin and crack cocaine, along with hypodermic needles and other drug paraphernalia
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 15, 2016, 08:08 PM
Bob garden and flowers look great.....
I'm ready to make more pickles and zucchini relish this week...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 16, 2016, 07:00 PM
Today's harvest.
 And, yes...that fat green thing is a pickle gone wild.
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I pulled a couple of the pickle vines and one zucchini plant today to give the peppers some more room and light. Pruned back the other zucchini and tomatoes as well. I'm finding that the square foot garden plan needs active pruning, planting, harvesting etc. I'm ready for some fall planting. Another radish crop and garlic for the spring. The asparagus is really taking hold nicely. Carrots are growing....we'll see about them when the time comes.

I've learned a lot this year. Lord knows what I'll do next year :-\

Fun stuff for sure.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 16, 2016, 09:40 PM
Made some salsa today.
Gotta get some lime and cilantro for it tomorrow
Also needs some onion ground into it
It's got 3 jalapeño peppers in it and a few pretty hot banana peppers
So the heat it pretty high
I might add a few more tomatoes and sweet bells to it and tone it down some.
Maybe not. 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 17, 2016, 06:02 AM


 Man, the tomatoes look delicious  ;D ;D ;D I'm trying to squeeze a few more batches of pickling cukes outta my vines, the advice you gave me about using Mrs. Wages as my base was spot on. I added a tablespoon per jar of Honey and sliced 3 hungarian waxed peppers per jar for my last batch and they are phenomenal. My tomaotes are taking their sweet time but the plants are healthy, no blight in sight. Brussles sprouts are showing up and Beans are winding down, might replant some beans and peas.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 17, 2016, 08:11 AM
I pulled he zucchini this morning. Pulled a couple of cute vines yesterday. A little more cleanup and I'll,be ready for the late season crops.

Got enough salsa and a couple dozen jars of pickles. I'll be making marinara next. The plumb tomatoes and peppers are coming along nicely.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Aug 18, 2016, 06:21 AM
Anyone ever bought any plants through kriegers wholesale nursery? Going to put in another 150 blueberrys and some raspberries next spring. Not many reviews on them
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 18, 2016, 07:04 PM
You've got a lot of room to be adding that many plants. Good luck with your planting.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Aug 18, 2016, 09:18 PM
I'm working on starting an orchard. Got 41 apples 4 pears and 60 blueberrys in this year. Trying to find a good company to buy in bulk from.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Aug 19, 2016, 06:12 AM
Reaping the benefits... (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/swampstalker/SMILEYS/tongue0022.gif)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 20, 2016, 04:17 PM
Looks awesome Bart...........
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 20, 2016, 04:21 PM
Posting these pictures for  drowndin dots ..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 20, 2016, 04:36 PM
We made 14 quarts of cinnamon spiced peaches last night..  OK really we made 16 but two of those and 1/2 gal french vanilla icecream disappeared...    ::)    ;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 20, 2016, 06:16 PM
Man those look good Dom. My Mom and Grandma used to can peaches. Too good for words. I'm thinking I might do some myself. Maybe some pears too.

I like the pickle trellis DD. Great idea. I picked my remaining cukes and pickles and pulled the plants. Made garden vegetable sauce today with the tomatoes, peppers and zucchini. I turned over a couple of the beds and plan to start some more beans and radishes.

Got some much needed rain today with more on the way tomorrow.

I love seeing all the garden pics guys. I'm already thinking about next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 20, 2016, 08:08 PM
Posting these pictures for  drowndin dots ..

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Thanks Dom, I'll take some good ones tomorrow to show the progress .... Or lack of in the case of my Maters..... And to better capture the layout.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 20, 2016, 08:10 PM


   Thanks RG, really makes finding and monitoring the progress of the vines easier, also I believe the flowers get pollinated better with the increased visibility.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 21, 2016, 04:22 AM
I believe you're right on both counts. I had a couple cukes and pickles go wild on me for not seeing them in the tangle of vines. They produced alright as I have a great solitary bee population around my gardens. But I did do some pollinating with a small artist brush to help things along. This was my first planting in the square foot gardens so there's plenty for me to learn.

Right now I'm on a quest for a wood chipper/shreader to mulch my garden and yard waste. I've been looking and studying. Any suggestions from our gardeners would be appreciated.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 21, 2016, 07:24 AM
What about a cheap harbor freight model... I think costs 149.99 minus 20% might sweeten the deal on a wood chipper shredder... Here is a link to that very model..you get 20% off coupons all the time in the news paper and in magazines ..


http://m.harborfreight.com/14-amp-1-12-in-capacity-chipper-shredder-61714.html (http://m.harborfreight.com/14-amp-1-12-in-capacity-chipper-shredder-61714.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 21, 2016, 07:32 AM
Next cheapest shredder is at link below..as for quality of each is beyond me ...


http://m.homedepot.com/p/Lawnmaster-1-5-in-15-Amp-Electric-Chipper-Shredder-FD1501/203457389 (http://m.homedepot.com/p/Lawnmaster-1-5-in-15-Amp-Electric-Chipper-Shredder-FD1501/203457389)

By the way each cost about the same when you include shipping from harbor freight..  versus free shipping at homedepot and taxes etc.. but for price I think the 15 amp motor would be better for garden composting .. just from  knowing motors.. you don't want under powered .. also bought a muti speed buffer at hf it worked fine only complain the motor was noisy as can be..  I am guessing the hf shredder would be worst..

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 21, 2016, 10:35 AM


  Welp, wont be watering today it seems  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 21, 2016, 02:05 PM
We got a good rain all morning long. Temps dropped into the 70's so I took advantage. Canned up the last of my pickles and a good batch of sauce.

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Thanks for the links Boon. I'll get something more substantial than those electric units. I'm looking at a 5 hp MTD chipper /shreader tomorrow evening. Looks like a solid, all steel machine. Good reviews and parts are available. They're asking $150.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 21, 2016, 02:26 PM
Looks awesome Bob.. I watered plants for 3 hours this morning.. At work...Started raining  here  around  2...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 21, 2016, 04:13 PM
I was thinking of you Dom. My Bride and I were at the greenhouse looking for some mums today. Nothing too exciting around here yet. I'll get my Hardy's from my favorite farm stand. He grows some beauties and sells them very reasonably.

One bad part about this rain......gotta mow my d**n lawn again :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 21, 2016, 06:11 PM


Thanks for the links Boon. I'll get something more substantial than those electric units. I'm looking at a 5 hp MTD chipper /shreader tomorrow evening. Looks like a solid, all steel machine. Good reviews and parts are available. They're asking $150.

Rg

Ya that a heck of a deal on a mtd chipper those sell new for 499.99 to 799.99 most places.. we got a mtd snow thrower all steel had it the last 20 some years.. original spark plugs in it electric start etc etc.. always change the oil and it will run forever... sooner or later I got to change the spark plugs but it not a problem why make it..lol's
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Wnthunting on Aug 21, 2016, 06:33 PM

Hey Rg .. I've been looking for a good sauce recipe to use up all my brandy wine tomatoes .. Would you mind sharing your recipe ?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 21, 2016, 08:12 PM
Recipe? What recipe ;D

There's no 2 batches the same, but, there are some basic ingredients. That said,we make our sauce to be a "cooking sauce". Meaning that it's a base to work with to create other dishes. We use many varieties of tomatoes in the sauce. Yellow heirloom, Mr. Stripy, giant plumb, Better Boy, Cherry Plumb etc. all are peeled and thoroughly drained, smashed and drained again. We do not remove seeds as neither of us has any dietary concerns related to seed consumption. We feel there's too much nutrition lost if the seeds are removed.

So....if you want to make pasta sauce, you'll want to use a food mill to separate the seeds and skins.

Anyway, the basics are:
Tomatoes
Garlic........garlic.......some more garlic and a bit more garlic.
Bell peppers. This year I grew purple and green bell peppers.
Hot peppers. We grow Hungarian , Yellow Cow horn and jalapeño.
Onion
And...the last of the zucchini, chopped.
Fresh basils....yes....basils....I use 3 kinds of fresh basil from the herb garden, Thai, cinnamon and spicy basil, along with fresh parsley and Greek oregano.
Kosher salt and coarse ground pepper
Sugar


Peel, smash and drain the tomatoes. Drain them....smash them.....drain them again then drain them again.

Start the onions, peppers, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper and sugar with olive oil in a big pot. Sweat till translucent.

Add the tomatoes and bring to a slow simmer. Cook it down at least 30% tasting and adjusting seasonings as you go. Mine cooks about 5 hours total.

I can my sauce so I bring it to a temp of 185 and add it to hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/2" head space. I process in a full roll hot water bath for 40- 45 minutes.

We add whatever other ingredients we like for the finished sauce. Cheeses, meats, seafoods etc. and sauté to the finish.

That's what we do anyway.

When I try to explain it, it sounds complicated, when I actually do it, it's a labor of love. It just seems natural. I love to cook......eat.......cook.....eat......cook......e at.....well, you get the idea ;D

Rg


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 22, 2016, 04:43 AM
Since this is my first year with these raised beds, I'm looking for advice as to what I should be doing to prep them for winter. So far the only common online advice is to mulch with leaves. There's a slew of other suggestions which seem to be gardener's choices rather than bona fide information.

One said to lay down layers of newspaper and mulch over top. Another says to top plants, leaving the root structures in the soil rather than pull the plants out completely. Yet another says to add manure and organics and cover with black plastic. I'm not quite sure what I want to do.

You're advice is appreciated.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 22, 2016, 05:23 AM
Pull all the dead stuff, add more compost wait till spring and plant...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 22, 2016, 07:59 AM
That's simple enough ;D

K.I.S.S. Method eh!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Wnthunting on Aug 22, 2016, 08:58 PM
Thanks RG .. Think  I'll try and get some made this weekend.. I guess sauce is one of those things you just have to keep playing with it until you find what you like. The wife and I usually make a very saucy Ratatouille with all the garden veggies and freeze it .. But I've been on a canning kick this year .. It's nice not to have to thaw things out
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 23, 2016, 04:57 AM
Looks like I'll be doing another couple batches this week. Tomatoes show no signs of ending anytime soon. Got my fall radish crop started yesterday. Put in some beans too. Don't know if they'll produce this late, but it's been warm so what the heck.

 Took a look at the chipper shreader last night. The guy couldn't get it started right off. He had to put gas in the cylinder to get it going. When it did start it made the most god awful squealing sound I've ever heard. He tried to tell me it could be repaired for $50. Needless to say, I passed. It's probably more than I want anyway. I'll keep looking. I told him I'd buy a new one before I'd mess around with that one.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 23, 2016, 06:18 AM
Donna's tomatoes in the 2 pots aren't even turning red yet.
And one of them is starting to die, AND there are tomatoes missing.
They were green too.
We thought maybe deer, but we have not seen any this year.
And I thought green tomatoes weren't anything a squirrel would eat.
And the rabbits, which we have tons of, can't reach that high.
The other plant right next to it is fine.
Crazy.

 :blink:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 23, 2016, 07:43 PM


  The long promised and eagerly awaited pics  ;D
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 23, 2016, 07:44 PM


  No clue why it did doubles......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 24, 2016, 05:15 AM
It looks doubely great buddy...  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 24, 2016, 05:36 AM
Nice plot DD. I'm gonna steal your pickle frame idea next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 24, 2016, 04:20 PM
It looks doubely great buddy...  ;D
I'm pleased with everything I grew this year  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 24, 2016, 04:28 PM
Nice plot DD. I'm gonna steal your pickle frame idea next year.

Rg
In that case, it WAS a cheap green house from Christmas tree shops. The plastic got destroyed during a storm while I was in the hospital. Simple to replicate, but I didn't want to wast it so my Bride and I  .... Mostly her  ;D came up with that. I used to make tee-pees with bamboo steaks. This by far trumps my idea. All organic BTW Only used Neem Oil for pest control. One thing I do, and I cant stress this enough, is burn every spring. And there is no such thing as too much. I burn every down branch, leaf and then some, great food and kills mold and fungus.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 24, 2016, 06:15 PM
I thought it looked familiar DD. We've got the same greenhouse.  Haven't lost the cover yet.  We tried the trellis thing with chicken wire a couple years ago.  It worked okay but the cukes always wanted to grow inside the wire "O's".
Nice garden!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 24, 2016, 07:22 PM
Yeah, I had some cukes and pickles grow through the chicken wire. I won't be able to do a burn....unless I want to lose my garage :-\

This fall I'm gonna beef up the soil with compost and mulch the beds with a good layer of leaves. Especially the asparagus bed which is doing just great. It's shooting out sprouts the size of my thumb already. I'm thinking I'll have a small harvest next spring.

It's been a fun growing season and it's far from over.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Aug 25, 2016, 03:13 AM
I know it will be tempting next spring but let the grass grow another year to strengthen the crowns. there have been fields here that lasted 40 years. I would not cover it with black plastic for the winter as that would warm the ground earlier in the spring making the asparagus sprout early before last frost. Remember when you do start picking it snap it of do not cut it. Then ever inch is ediable unlike the California stuff that is cut and you throw half of it away.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 25, 2016, 05:16 AM
Thanks for the advice Tom. I won't cover it with plastic. Just mulched leaves. I can't believe how thick they have gotten in just one year. There's 15-20 sprouts from each crown and they're 4' tall. There's lots of little green berries as well. I assume those are seeds. Guess I'll have to be patient ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 25, 2016, 05:37 AM
I thought it looked familiar DD. We've got the same greenhouse.  Haven't lost the cover yet.  We tried the trellis thing with chicken wire a couple years ago.  It worked okay but the cukes always wanted to grow inside the wire "O's".
Nice garden!   ;D
Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 25, 2016, 06:00 AM
Every ones stuff looks great...  Mines coming a long just fine..    ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Aug 25, 2016, 06:12 AM
Help, please.
I planted pumpkins this year for the first time. Thought I would have a bumper crop based on the number of flowers there were, but....flowers were all i got, no pumpkins at all!!!!! Any suggestions for next year??
Thanks in advance  ;D

P.S.
Tomatoes, peppers and cukes all did good, just the pumpkins failed to fruit.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 25, 2016, 06:25 AM
Wally if you look at the first picture in my post  you will see an empty bed..  I had 3 huge giant max plants in there and they had lots of flowers..  They never had a pumpkin start..
I always get several big pumpkins but not this year.. Dont know why..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Aug 25, 2016, 06:41 AM
Raquette....that certainly makes me feel better, at least it's not just me  ;D ;D  Thanks!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 25, 2016, 02:35 PM


  Looks great Dom  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 25, 2016, 03:54 PM
Great looking garden Dom. Wish I had the room.

My radishes already poked through. Just letting some more tomatoes ripen before I make another batch of sauce.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 25, 2016, 04:01 PM
Thanks Ed and Bob.. The hard part i find about my beds is they dry out fast. But than some of them have 5 different  types  of  vegetables in them... ;D  I'm going to try rows of garlic  in my empty bed ( plant next week) for the winter and plant around them in the spring..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 25, 2016, 07:35 PM
Thanks Ed and Bob.. The hard part i find about my beds is they dry out fast. But than some of them have 5 different  types  of  vegetables in them... ;D  I'm going to try rows of garlic  in my empty bed ( plant next week) for the winter and plant around them in the spring..
First full moon in October  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 25, 2016, 08:05 PM
Thanks Ed and Bob.. The hard part i find about my beds is they dry out fast. But than some of them have 5 different  types  of  vegetables in them... ;D  I'm going to try rows of garlic  in my empty bed ( plant next week) for the winter and plant around them in the spring..


Sounds like you need a soaker hose set up or three..  like at link ran threw the garden .. some people bury these under the plastic in next to the roots of plants or close to them..


http://m.homedepot.com/p/Element-SoakerPRO-3-8-in-Dia-x-100-ft-System-Water-Hose-ELSSK38100CC/204760316 (http://m.homedepot.com/p/Element-SoakerPRO-3-8-in-Dia-x-100-ft-System-Water-Hose-ELSSK38100CC/204760316)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 26, 2016, 04:11 AM
First full moon in October  ;)

For garlic planting DD?  I've got one bed I planted last spring. It didn't produce well at all so I pulled it and planted radishes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 26, 2016, 05:32 AM
Supposed to plant garlic the week the kids go back to school.....
You have to listen to Mike McGraths "you bet your garden" on NPR radio 7am Saturday and Sunday..Garlic was the topic last weekend..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 26, 2016, 05:39 AM
Boon I have a couple soaker hoses and they work ok but I need 9 of them and some way to hook them to a manifold soil can run them all at once and put a timer on them..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 26, 2016, 05:40 AM
For garlic planting DD?  I've got one bed I planted last spring. It didn't produce well at all so I pulled it and planted radishes.

Rg
My bride's uncle has a very successful garlic harvest every year and that's his schedule. Works for him and he fills a sack with fresh garlic year in, year out. Plants the buds covers the garden with leaves and compost, and the first green he sees every spring is the garlic.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 26, 2016, 06:10 AM
My garlic didn't come back up this spring either and I had green last fall.  I think with our lack of snow it winter killed. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 26, 2016, 08:02 AM
Boon I have a couple soaker hoses and they work ok but I need 9 of them and some way to hook them to a manifold soil can run them all at once and put a timer on them..


Soaker are a pain and cost to much to set up like your saying... unless you using black plastic to cover the gardening soil  then you don't need soakers... if the beds are open uncovered get something like s square pattren metal vane whirling sprinkler and mount it to pvc pipe so it's up high. Then just turn it on..  this is another good sprinkler for open gardens .. at link..

https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/watering-irrigation/sprinklers/brass-telescoping-3-arm-sprinkler-on-aluminum-step-spike-with-plastic-connections/p-1444450327995-c-8661.htm?tid=-6036865513781615252 (https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/watering-irrigation/sprinklers/brass-telescoping-3-arm-sprinkler-on-aluminum-step-spike-with-plastic-connections/p-1444450327995-c-8661.htm?tid=-6036865513781615252)

Mount it up high above the plants and just turn it on.. you can bury pvc and have the connection points above ground so it stable like a spike sprinkler.. and use a square pattren any how there is alway next year to figure out irrigation.. since its the end of season..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 26, 2016, 01:51 PM
Yeah think I will stick to doing it by hand..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 26, 2016, 02:27 PM
Yeah think I will stick to doing it by hand..

Yea, the older you get the more that phrase applies.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 26, 2016, 04:30 PM
OYE! You never stop Mac.

I used soaker hoses for my beds this summer. Made quick work of watering. Got a 4 outlet manifold at Lowes and set up 4 zones. I think I spent $15 for the hose, another $10 for additional fittings and that's it. I used some galvanized wire to make some loops to hold the hose in place.  I cut up an old hose and added ends to make the feeds from the manifold to the beds.

I was gonna mess with a timer, but just opened and closed the different zones as needed. I found it cheap and effective.

Thanks for the info on the garlic. I think I'll wait till I'm done with radishes then drop some garlic in.  What other fall plantings do you do if any?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 26, 2016, 08:41 PM
OYE! You never stop Mac.


Rg

Don't worry Bob.
I'm going fishing in the morning tomorrow.
I'll be much better afterwards.
With any hope.

😎
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 26, 2016, 09:24 PM
I don't always do them Bob, but parsnips are a fall planting, too.  I was taught that that should be sewn in the fall and harvested mid-summer.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 27, 2016, 03:44 AM
I don't always do them Bob, but parsnips are a fall planting, too.  I was taught that that should be sewn in the fall and harvested mid-summer.   ;D
Not a big fan of parsnips. Think I'll stick with some greens. Maybe leaf lettuce, spinach and chard.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 27, 2016, 08:03 AM
My spinach didn't do squat this year for some reason. It basically didn't even come up (maybe 6 +/- plants?) and I planted that row 3 times. I'm going to put in some peas this week and hope for a nice fall crop.  I'll probably do a 50/50 with Snow peas and Little Marvels.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Aug 27, 2016, 10:08 AM
My buddy that grows parsnips plants in the spring, mulches them in the fall and harvests as soon as the weather breaks the next spring. Over  wintering makes them sweeter.

Same with carrots. I gave some to a friend whos kids would not eat carrots. They devoured the over wintered ones looking for more. She hardly got a taste.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 27, 2016, 12:54 PM
Spent a long morning in the garden today. Pulled the giant sunflowers and most of the tomatoes. Left the hot peppers ant the tomatoes in the other gardens. I'll be planting, chard, spinach, 2 varieties of leaf lettuce and snow peas in addition to the beans and radishes already sprouting.

Right now it's time for a beer and the little league championship games.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 27, 2016, 03:28 PM
Beer is good!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 27, 2016, 03:32 PM
Beer is great.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 27, 2016, 03:36 PM
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy!
                                                                                 Ben Franklin
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 27, 2016, 04:55 PM
One of the songs on our camp CD..     ;D
   
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RQrOHpJKvQ)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 27, 2016, 05:21 PM
And........Maine-Endwell wins the US championship and stays undefeated for the season.

I say hoist one to celebrate!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 27, 2016, 05:32 PM
And........Maine-Endwell wins the US championship and stays undefeated for the season.

I say hoist one to celebrate!

Rg

Wrong thread buddy

BTW, we did alright on the walleyes today.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2016, 12:21 PM
So....the little garden got a makeover the past few days.  With forecasted temps staying up around the 80 mark well into September, I thought ...what the heck. Let's plant some more stuff. I  pulled almost everything, leaving the hot peppers, parsley and a couple tomato plants and of course, the asparagus and carrots.

I measured the biggest sunflower. It was 14' tall with a 22" diameter crown. The stalks were as much as 3" in diameter.

They won't be in next year's garden. The sucked the life out of that end of the bed. I might do a planting out in the yard somewhere.

I also moved the compost bin outside of the garden and dug up all the blasted tiger lilies. More room to work :thumbup_smilie:
Planted 4 varieties of radishes, 2 varieties of leaf lettuce, snow peas, green and wax beans and chard.
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The beans and radishes sprouted in 5 days.
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I'll get some more mulch for the pathways just to keep things neat.

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I fortified the soil with cow manure with compost and a pretty good garden soil mixture. The soil looks really good.

Having fun with some fall crops is new to me. I like it!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 28, 2016, 02:38 PM
I think I solved where Donna's green tomatoes went.
Out at the lake my neighbor has a small raised bed.
2 tomato plants are in it.
Last night I saw a small black squirrel running across my lawn with a green tomato in its mouth.
The tomato was larger in diameter than the squirrel's head.
Goofiest looking thing.
I would have thought that green tomatoes would be too bitter for a squirrel's liking.
Obviously not.

BTW Bob, I just showed Donna your garden pictures there.
She is very impressed.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 28, 2016, 02:41 PM
Looks great Bob. Very clean and organized. After working today just spent an hour  watering mine. Went back and dug down a little and it was  bone dry.. Spent another hour doing it over.But everything is growing  great. Still got a lot of baby cucumbers and peppers and tomatoes are going strong. Pulled my broccoli and cauliflower so I put in some lettuce seeds..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2016, 02:53 PM
Thanks guys,

A small garden is easy to manage I guess. I have an idea for a potting bench that's been rattling around my brain. I think it mite take shape before the end of the growing season this year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 28, 2016, 03:19 PM
Rg that asparagus looks awesome!! Micro gardening works for you? I know it works for us...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2016, 05:12 PM
This is the first year with the little square foot garden. I learned a lot about placement, spacing and timing. But, it produced like crazy for the size of it.

The asparagus bed is humming along very nicely putting up shoots the size of my finger in diameter. I'm amazed at how well it took off . The bed is deep...18"... And filled with a pretty good soil mix.

I wish I had room to really do it up right, but I don't so I'll make the best of what I have.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 28, 2016, 05:43 PM
Ya they really over grow quickly.. we had 50 Tomato plants. We sprouted from seeding one box man every thing from brandywine to cherry Tomato's.. had to thow 100% of yhem away cause we had to many and bugs got to them.. the next year we planted 12 sunflowers in the front of that box like a fence.. and thet grew big like 14 footers .. smallest was about 10 foot another thing that grew like weeds .. any how enjoy what you got and keep it simple is all I can suggest like you got.. cause it makes it easier to keep up on the weeding pruning  watering etc.. big gardens are arse breakers no question about it..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2016, 06:23 PM
I can't fathom 50 tomato plants. With only 14 and still canning. Started a batch of sauce today.  It'll be a lot of fun come time to plan next year's planting. Life is all about the 4 seasons. I could never live in a mono-climactic area. The 4 seasons are what life is about.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 28, 2016, 07:07 PM


   Very nice Rg, I pulled all but 1 of my Zucchini plants. The pickling cukes are winding down, still a few flowers and little ones coming but man the market more cukes are cranking 4 vines and counted over 30 small ones with as many flowers, should be getting cukes till October. Finally getting some ripe maters, beefsteaks and romas with about 8-10 cherrys a day. Peppers are all flowering again and the brussles are really starting to get some size to them. And I thought my green beans were all finished but much to my surprise they all flowered again and sprouted new growth. The only thing I fed besides whats in the soil was 2 doses of Kool Bloom about 3 weeks ago. Must have given them a kick in the arse. I think I'll plant a round of peas tomorrow but with Hunting season nearly upon us i don't want to be a slave to the garden much longer......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 29, 2016, 02:00 PM
Taking care of my neighbour's chickens for 3 weeks while they drive cross country..   Been getting 12 to 14 eggs a  day..  The other night my bride made quiche and only the pie crust  and cheese came from the store..   All veggies from the garden and ham from a hog my buddy had slaughtered...

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 29, 2016, 02:15 PM
I can't fathom 50 tomato plants. With only 14 and still canning. Started a batch of sauce today.  It'll be a lot of fun come time to plan next year's planting. Life is all about the 4 seasons. I could never live in a mono-climactic area. The 4 seasons are what life is about.

Rg


We thought hay it would be cool having 2to3 of each type of Tomato and we grew way to many is what happened started from seed in paper towels that were wet threw them in plastic bags and let them pop . After they poped threw the shell we removed the seed shell and planted point down.... had one hell of a yield that year and threw out almost 100%of the Tomato's cause we could not use that many mostly the bugs got to them etc.. etc.. and most went in trash cause of bugs.. aphids got to them .. did not want the bugs coming back so we got rid of them.. .
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2016, 05:31 PM
Oh my Dom! At looks incredible. Wish we were neighbors :w00t:

d**n the cardiologist.......full cheese ahead!


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2016, 05:43 PM
Finally found a good deal on a chipper shreader.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsfnmqlcx5.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsfnmqlcx5.jpeg.html)

MTD 5 hp. Takes up to 2 1/2" branches. Chute drops to ground level for leaves. Looks to be very well taken care of.

$225. But, I have to drive a bit to get it. About 120 miles one way. But a good deal is worth a little effort.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 29, 2016, 06:07 PM
Those look awesome Dom.  We've got chickens too and when the eggs get way ahead of us, my bride makes quiches for us too.  They freeze really well both in slices and whole.  Whole makes for a nice quick dinner and the slices are an awesome breakfast on the run.  Yum!    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 29, 2016, 06:11 PM
Looks like a good deal RG. You may have a 2 hr. ride to get there,  but y that let's you find the fishing holes to hit on the easy home.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 29, 2016, 06:13 PM


 My Lord Dom, they look scrumptious  :o :o :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Aug 29, 2016, 06:28 PM
I miss being able to have chickens. I have not had a quiche in years.

One time when the chickens were way ahead of us I decided to make custard out of a dozen. I ate almost the whole bowl in one sitting. I think that is the last time I have had real egg custard. Sounds pretty good so maybe it is time to make another bowl.

I guess it was not if you count the diabetic coconut custard pie the wife developed. We took a couple of  pies to my diabetic doctor appointment. When I told him to make sure he got a piece before the girls ate it all. He flipped when we told him it was 100 carbs thinking we meant for a piece when it was for the whole pie.

RG great find. I am looking for a shredder that  size as I am always trimming back the neighbors trees that over take my yard. Better to be able to shred them vs. haul the to the property.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2016, 06:35 PM
Looks like a good deal RG. You may have a 2 hr. ride to get there,  but y that let's you find the fishing holes to hit on the easy home.   ;D

Yeah, I spoke with the owner. Struck me as an older, honest individual. I'll go with my gut and take the ride. All aside, my Bride and I will have a nice day on the road together.

Nothing I don't know about fishing that area. Lots of great stream fishing over there. I dare say I've hit most all of them at one time or another. Spent a lot of time at my friend's farm in Strykersville. Fished and hunted all over those counties.

In my working life, I tended lighting and electrical systems in countless stores all over Western NY.

Don't miss it one little bit, but I did gather a lot of good fishing info.😀

Always good to dupe he Doctor Tom. They only think they know everything because they paid so much to learn it all. They still put their pants on one leg at a time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 29, 2016, 06:55 PM
Great find Bob...
 And real men , or even old hippies eat quiche...    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 29, 2016, 07:16 PM
Great find Bob...
 And real men , or even old hippies eat quiche...    ;D
I used to make a half dozen Quiche per day, and sold every slice. Minus the one I decided to eat  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2016, 07:26 PM
Love a good Quiche. Back when I was an inner city hippie, there was a bakery nearby that made fresh every day. Many was the evening we took a walk for Quiche.

I've never been any good At baking. It is to weep!


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 29, 2016, 08:18 PM
Bob, it's funny that you mentioned your old lightning thing.  When I was a much younger, sprier, and care - free fella I worked for an old  man who's claim to fame was that he was the only UL licensed lightning rod installer east of Syracuse.  We traveled and worked all over eastern New York and New England "protecting" many federal and state buildings and sites. I always had a fishing rod and tackle bag in the work van. One year I was licensed to fish in 5 states.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 30, 2016, 03:55 AM
3 states and 2 Canadian provinces was the most I was ever licensed to fish at one time. To clarify, I want nothing to do with lighteNing......I did LIGHTING work ;D

Don't think I've ever met anyone who installed lightening rod systems.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 30, 2016, 05:51 AM
Lmao! My bad? I'd swear there was an extra 'n' in there. ... :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 30, 2016, 10:35 AM
Anyway, because I brought us way off tangent because I couldn't read, I'll bring us full circle and back to gardening with this little fun fact.

Lightning that accompanies thunderstorms can act to add nitrogen to the soil. Gaseous nitrogen (which makes up about 78 percent of the atmosphere) is unusable by higher plants because of its chemical composition. Nitrogen is transformed to a plant-usable form (nitrogen fixation) by the electrical discharges that can occur within thunderstorms.

The usable nitrogen is added to the soil as a component of precipitation. While this process is beneficial to plants, the vast majority of nitrogen fixation is accomplished by microorganisms in the soil.

Garden on, Garth.     ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Wnthunting on Aug 30, 2016, 12:48 PM
Well I was busy this weekend .. I froze 3 gallon bags of sweet peppers fresh out of the garden.

No matter how many I freeze , we always eat them all by time the fresh peppers come on again .. There's nothing like a hot venison sausage sandwich with peppers and onions  while we're sitting in the ice shanty in mid February 😬

I also canned 6 jars of stewed tomatoes .. It was my first time canning tomatoes and they turned out great ... Lots of garlic, peppers, basil. Think I'll try sauce with the next batch



(http://i67.tinypic.com/2d2j12g.jpg)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 30, 2016, 01:15 PM
Your right Bill...  Our mums were turning yellow because all our thunder storms went around us this summer...  But lightning only adds 5 to 10 percent nitrogen to the soil after the particles are split...  We add a supplement to our watering system to help them....

 Wnthunting those peppers look great we also freeze a lot for sausage and peppers....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 30, 2016, 01:40 PM
Peppers look great.

Didn't get the chipper after all. The jerk sold it to someone else after making a deal with me. Oh well, I'll find one eventually.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 30, 2016, 01:50 PM
I always wanted a chipper.
But now that I have cut all the trees down I don't need or want one anymore.

Yup - the peppers look killer!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 30, 2016, 02:12 PM
Bob if it was ment to be it would have happened..  I want a leaf vacume that sherdes the leafs.. Right now I just mow them all into a pile and rake them up and put them in the wheelbarrow...
If you do get a chipper and do small limbs make sure you compost it for a couple years..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 30, 2016, 02:42 PM
I was more hinting about the leaf shreading than branches. I can burn branches easily enough. The leaves and garden waste are what I want to grind to help the compost pile along. I can always use my hand mower. It's a mulcher with a bagger but that doesn't help with the garden waste.

I might just buy a new one.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 30, 2016, 03:26 PM
I do have a leaf sucker/mulcher.
Awesome little badboy.
Love it.
Rake the leaves into a pile and suck them up.
It sucks them through a high speed plastic turbine that creates the suction and also provides the mulching action.
It then spits them out into a large fiber bag on the outlet.
The bag has a zipper down the side that allows you to open it and dump the ground up junk into the garden.
Really cool.
It's green.
I like red better, but it works great.

 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 30, 2016, 03:29 PM
looks like this one...................but green



(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Mbeaf29aea097b7cd7ae3063808468b45o0&pid=15.1)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 30, 2016, 03:30 PM
By the way, wet leaves are tougher to suck and mulch.
They tend to plug up the turbine and then I have to take it apart and clean it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 30, 2016, 05:31 PM
I could break one of those.   :-[
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 30, 2016, 07:18 PM


    Rg could you just rent one for a day? Even if you do it every year for the next 10 or so you'd still save some cheddar
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 30, 2016, 07:24 PM
A few years back I tried to rent a chipper here in the Buffalo area.
The 2 places I called said they stopped renting them because of the liability and also because they always came back broken.
They said people were simply trying to chip up too big a branch.
So I stopped looking.
I put the stuff out to the curb instead.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 30, 2016, 08:52 PM
Yeah, I checked a couple of places. They don't rent them around here ever. I don't mind spending some cash if I find a deal and it's not like my world will come to a halt if I don't find one this year.

Heck, I can get a double bagger for my John deer for about $300 with my discount at work. That'll mulch any leaves I have and add some green matter as well. All I have to do is drive around. The more I think about it, that may be a better way to go.

I hate raking leaves.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 31, 2016, 06:23 AM

I hate raking leaves.

Rg



That's why I cut all my trees down.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 31, 2016, 08:29 AM
No wonder your dome gets burned so easily.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 31, 2016, 08:31 AM
No wonder your dome gets burned so easily.

Rg

lol.

I still get leaves though.
My neighbors all have trees.
And they don't rake!!!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 31, 2016, 08:38 AM
lol.

I still get leaves though.
My neighbors all have trees.
And they don't rake!!!!

Do you have a riding mower ?? Then run over them and bag em..  but be careful around deep piles cause they get in the  drive belts..  seen a guy on 5 and hagerty he left his tractor running...   it was starting to catch fire cause leaves were in the drive belts...  guy was not around so kept going..  any how clean the belts so no fire starts.. instead of raking mow them..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 31, 2016, 08:50 AM
Do you have a riding mower ?? Then run over them and bag em..  but be careful around deep piles cause they get in the  drive belts..  seen a guy on 5 and hagerty he left his tractor running...   it was starting to catch fire cause leaves were in the drive belts...  guy was not around so kept going..  any how clean the belts so no fire starts.. instead of raking mow them..

My lot is 50' x 150'.

Nope - no rider.   :D

But it's fenced.
And all of the leaves blow into my yard and get trapped.
So I gotta rake.
And, I use the mulch from them in my garden, which laid fallow this year (another story).

Also, the leaves blow up under an overhang on the back of my house, between it and the AC unit.
I don't need "critters" nesting in there for the winter, and chewing on the wiring and tubing of the AC unit, etc.

So I rake.

Besides, as Bob will attest, I'm kinda "bulky".
So any form of outdoor activity is good.
 ;D

Bob - all of this is making me hungry.
We need to hook up for lunch.
It's been a while since last time.
I can bring a rod and reel.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 31, 2016, 03:12 PM
As long as Heres no gorilla glue to remove, you can bring a rod. ::)

Made up a couple batches of sauce . One in the pot.
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One in the canner.
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And....some for dinner. Linguini and meatballs tonight ;D

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I'm getting hungry too :w00t:

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 31, 2016, 03:20 PM
As long as Heres no gorilla glue to remove, you can bring a rod. ::)



Rg



huh?

(I know)


Got a question.
I've been canning salsa.
And the water from the canner is getting into the jars.

I'm cold canning and I think this is why.

Salsa is cold when going into jars.
Allowed to sit an hour or more while the water in the canner is coming to a boil, but still only room temp.

I tightened the rings by hand this last time.
Had like 1/2"-3/4" space in top for expansion.
When I take out the jars they are full - no air gap.
And if left on the counter to cool, things settle and float upward, leaving about 1/2"-1" of liquid in the bottom.

Do you think I should bring the salsa to a boil and then transfer it into the sterilized and hot jar before inserting the jars into the canner to avoid the water I'm getting?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 31, 2016, 04:06 PM
Stupid iPad.

I always fill hot jars with hot salsa or anything else I'm canning. Never had but maybe a couple of jars that didn't seal. Stuck them in the fridge. None have separated. Are you removing as much water from the tomatoes as possible? I give them a good squish to remove some of the seeds and as much water as I can. Then they sit in a colander to drain some more.

Made some spicy meatballs for supper.

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Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 31, 2016, 05:19 PM
No onions or mushrooms to go with??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Aug 31, 2016, 06:18 PM
Get rid of the rake and use a blower. The only time I use a rake is to put the leaves on a tarp to haul them to the pile out back. I have probably an 8x10 cheap blue tarp that I put HD wire ties in all the grommets. I stake two corners by the leaf pile. Then rake the pile on the tarp, pull the stakes and gather up the tarp by the ties. I some times put the tarp in a wheel barrow to transport the leaves, some times just throw the tarp over my shoulder to carry it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 31, 2016, 06:26 PM
Stupid iPad.

I always fill hot jars with hot salsa or anything else I'm canning. Never had but maybe a couple of jars that didn't seal. Stuck them in the fridge. None have separated. Are you removing as much water from the tomatoes as possible? I give them a good squish to remove some of the seeds and as much water as I can. Then they sit in a colander to drain some more.



Rg

Everything goes into the food processor.
Then it gets heated till it just about boils to kill germs.
But it then goes into the fridge because I do it a little at a time.
Then when I have enough, I can it.
It's not tomato water.
Like I said, the jars start out with about 12"-3/4" air gap in the top.
After canning, when I pull them out of the water, they are filled.
No air.

I'm going to reheat it all again and can it it hot and see if it makes a difference.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 31, 2016, 06:38 PM
I do the same Mac. But I reheat to at least 190degrees before canning. I'm pretty fussy about this stuff. Water needs to be 190 or slightly above to start. Jars sit in the bath till I'm ready to fill. Tablespoon of lemon juice per jar to assure acidity. Back in the bath. 40-50 minutes after it reaches a rolling boil.

Don't know what is happening with you're stuff.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 31, 2016, 07:28 PM
It's quiche day at my house. 2 summer squash, zucchini, bacon, and cheddar cheese.  1 bacon cheeseburger quiche, and an 8 egg Ice Box Lemon Pie.  Yum!  ;D
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 31, 2016, 07:36 PM
It's quiche day at my house. 2 summer squash, zucchini, bacon, and cheddar cheese.  1 bacon cheeseburger quiche, and an 8 egg Ice Box Lemon Pie.  Yum!  ;D
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AMEN. that is all ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 31, 2016, 07:40 PM


  Love that this tread is all the rage, there is some great passion here. When the Zombie Apocalypse is upon us I suggest we form a cell, I'm willing to bet we could come up with some solid defensive strategies too.     
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 01, 2016, 03:31 AM
I have a safe full of "defensive strategies "  and a fair larder as well ;).

You're killing me with the quiche........they look terrific.

Yesterday's sauce batch.
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Did something different this time. After peeling, coring and giving them a good squish, I ran them through the Kitchen Aid meat grinder. It produced the nicest purée I've made. It worked very well. More "food for thought".

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 03, 2016, 06:19 AM
The quiche looks great Bill...
So does the sauce Bob..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 03, 2016, 06:25 AM
Bob you should look into a Victorio food strainer..  It's a grinder but you get different strainers for different vegetables  and it takes skins cores and seeds out of almost everything..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Sep 03, 2016, 07:14 AM
been reading the stuff you guys are saying about canning.......stupid question......why not just freeze it? is there a reason or is it just your preference to can?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Wnthunting on Sep 03, 2016, 08:34 AM
been reading the stuff you guys are saying about canning.......stupid question......why not just freeze it? is there a reason or is it just your preference to can?


We used to freeze almost everything , but I'm starting to can almost everything now, it takes a little more time but is much easier when you are ready to use the food. No thawing out and and some stuff I eat right out if the jar.. Like beans , peaches , and pears. Also It saves me room in the freezer for more venison😁

Nothing like opening the cubbord in February and having all your own fresh canned fruits and veggies that you grew yourself 👍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 03, 2016, 10:40 AM
The only thing we freeze now is peppers and shredded zucchini..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fish/hunt4ever on Sep 03, 2016, 05:04 PM
Plus with canning there is no other charge or cost as you put it to store the canned stuff compared to freezing the food. Plus I like the room in the freezer for the elk that I maybe can get this fall or any fall.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 03, 2016, 06:45 PM
I find that freezing  tomato sauces especially, tends to make them watery and they lose some flavor. The sauce I can stays the same consistency and never loses flavor. I put a lot of time into my sauces and salsa. It's well worth he effort for me.

Can't freeze pickles....so what the heck. As long as I'm at it...... ;D

Beans and other green vegetables I blanch  and freeze. Doesn't seem to make any difference. Besides they're hard to can without a pressure cooker. I'm not using a pressure cooker for anything.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 03, 2016, 09:22 PM
I'm not using a pressure cooker for anything.Rg


  Scardy cat...   I'm getting a brandy new one..   My buddy has been doing my venison for me but i want to do it myself again..   Lightning cant strike twice in the same spot, can it?  :blink:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2016, 03:16 AM
I don't know, but I'm not one to tempt fate....at least not at my age. I've never tried canning meats although I love pickled heart.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Sep 04, 2016, 03:18 AM

  Scardy cat...   I'm getting a brandy new one..   My buddy has been doing my venison for me but i want to do it myself again..   Lightning cant strike twice in the same spot, can it?  :blink:
              Let's hope not Dom.

I find that freezing  tomato sauces especially, tends to make them watery and they lose some flavor. The sauce I can stays the same consistency and never loses flavor. I put a lot of time into my sauces and salsa. It's well worth he effort for me.

Can't freeze pickles....so what the heck. As long as I'm at it...... ;D

Rg
             There is a recipe for "Freezer Pickles"
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2016, 03:35 AM
Freezer pickles ???

I can't imagine.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 04, 2016, 07:31 AM
We make refrigerator pickles. There awesome but take up a lot of room in my beer refrigerator... ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 04, 2016, 09:22 AM
I too make fridge pickles, they're the best.

Not the worst problem in the world, but I have an abundance of jalapeños and all I know to do with them is fill them will cream cheese and wrap them in bacon. Does anyone have any particular recipe they'd be willing to share?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2016, 11:33 AM
The last of every batch of pickles I make end up in the fridge. Gotta have something to test ;D

Anybody pickle jalapeño peppers? Mine are coming on strong. All my hot peppers are doing great.

I've got snow peas leaf lettuce, chard and spinach sprouting. The wax and green beans are getting taller and the radishes and carrots are going strong.

There's a bunch of tomatoes left as well.

Fun fall crops.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 04, 2016, 12:54 PM
You got the peppers and tomatos to make salsa why not package for game day.. like can it ... if you buy that block cheese called velvetta you microwave the cheese and stir in salsa and maybe some refried beans.. I like those chipa that are cheap like $2 at wall mart called santia brand chips their made by frito lay  brand but just cheaper.. find a good salsa recipe  I use Tomato chunks sauce is to thin chunk onion and chunks of peppers..  I usally make round pepper rings .. but each their own..

Or you can stuff them with cream cheese and blended up peppers and bread and deep fry the peppers  and enjoy with the catch of the day??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2016, 12:58 PM
I've already got a dozen pints of salsa in the cupboard and the remaining tomatoes will also be salsa so hats covered. I use Velveta slices to warm up in the salsa. Easier to deal with than the blocks.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 04, 2016, 01:09 PM
Thanks for the tip on slices versus  blocks lol's ..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 04, 2016, 01:16 PM
You could also bake  the peppers with cream cheese in them I use bread crumbs plain pergresso bread crumbs either egg white and or water dip them in the egg whites then in to bread crumbs I suggest boats cut down the middle of the pepper and bake them..till pepper is soft and cheese is soft..a lot of guys I seen just can peppers so they can break them out later to do this kinds like pickles.. like pickled banana peppers.. with cream cheese stuffing , breaded ,and beaked..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 04, 2016, 01:21 PM
There is also pickeled pepper relish you should can up to for hot dogs, brat worsts ,sausage etc..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2016, 02:32 PM
I've got the salsa covered.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpst9ob5j7a.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpst9ob5j7a.jpeg.html)


And the cheese.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpst8zkfkrl.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpst8zkfkrl.jpeg.html)

Found some recipes for pickling the jalapeños. They'll be good on sandwiches. And the nacho trays.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 04, 2016, 02:50 PM
I've got the salsa covered.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsq7qoojq7.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsq7qoojq7.jpeg.html)


And the cheese.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsq7qoojq7.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsq7qoojq7.jpeg.html)

Found some recipes for pickling the jalapeños. They'll be good on sandwiches. And the nacho trays.

Rg

Are they regulation?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2016, 02:52 PM
Ha! Guess I need to check my pics closer :rotflol: :rotflol:

And yes....they're regulation!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 04, 2016, 02:58 PM
Ha! Guess I need to check my pics closer :rotflol: :rotflol:

And yes....they're regulation!
Rg

As some say close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. .

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2016, 04:40 PM
Yup ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 04, 2016, 06:35 PM
I've got the salsa covered.
Rg

You're kidding...........right?!?

I do salsa in quarts.
I'm doing 8 more right now.
And have a full stock pot of salsa that will fill at least 16 more quarts.
Plus the 6 I did 2 weeks back.
Will probably do about 16 more next week end.
We like to have about 40 quarts canned for the winter.
Donna eats the stuff with a spoon.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2016, 06:48 PM
All things in moderation.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 04, 2016, 07:16 PM
All things in moderation.

Rg

Sorry, wasn't jamming you Bob.
I just figured you for a guy who makes a ton of salsa.
Especially with all the hot peppers you grow.

We eat a lot of salsa.
Use it on lots of stuff.......like ketchup.
And making it from scratch is WAY cheaper than store bought stuff.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 05, 2016, 03:27 AM
All of the above, and.....you can control the sodium. Way too much salt in the store bought junk.

Try grilling some walleye fillets with a brush of olive oil and fresh garlic topped with salsa.

Another one I make for my bride and I is my veggie egg thing.

In a frying pan,

Sauté fresh veggies like broccoli, peppers, onion, cauliflower and asparagus in a tablespoon of olive oil till they're soft. Just enough veggies to make a single layer in the pan.

Beat 4 eggs with 1/3 cup of 1% milk
Reduce the heat to low, cover the veggies with the egg and top with some strips of cheese. We like jalapeño Jack.

Cover tightly and cook slowly till cooked through.

Serve pie shaped slices topped with salsa.
Dang, I might make that for our breakfast later ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Sep 05, 2016, 07:26 AM
I have never figured out what you hot pepper lovers have against the REAL taste of food so you have to cover it up with fire. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 05, 2016, 07:32 AM
Got that covered! Nothing better than a raw pepper but want to preserve the extras before it's too late. Found a pickled jalapeños recipe going to give that a shot as well.

Thanks for the feedback everyone!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 05, 2016, 08:30 AM


All of the above, and.....you can control the sodium. Way too much salt in the store bought junk.


Rg



Donna and I were just speaking about this fact Bob.

 :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 05, 2016, 02:29 PM
There's a batch of salsa brewing on the stove right now.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsjvxtmi7e.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsjvxtmi7e.jpeg.html)

Decided to add a couple more peppers after a taste test.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsjvvjjc38.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsjvvjjc38.jpeg.html)

Yes....I wear heavy duty gloves when handling these peppers.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 05, 2016, 03:47 PM
Could always make some spicy chilly and freeze it? I do portions I can hadle like heat fast for like a snack..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 05, 2016, 04:57 PM
Finished product. This is private stock so I do half pints that my Bride and I can open and enjoy without leftovers. It's a really tasty batch. We've been sampling all afternoon ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsggasupsv.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsggasupsv.jpeg.html)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 05, 2016, 05:09 PM


Yes....I wear heavy duty gloves when handling these peppers.

Rg

The batch I brewed up 2 weeks back I didn't use gloves.
Dumba$$ !!!

My nose and forehead were red and hurt like HELL

Good think I didn't scratch my butt.

 :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 05, 2016, 06:07 PM
Or take a leak :w00t:

I'll tell you, just the fumes from cutting up the peppers had my nose running like a faucet. Last time I did salsa, I didn't wear gloves thinking that just washing my hands would do the trick. WRONG!

Felt like fire under my fingernails for hours later.

Good news is, they mellow considerably when cooked leaving a nice heat behind that builds and doesn't overwhelm.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 05, 2016, 06:28 PM


I didn't wear gloves thinking that just washing my hands would do the trick. WRONG!



Rg

yup

 :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 06, 2016, 12:30 PM
We made a few more jars of zucchini relish over the weekend... ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0835_zpsozhunfia.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0835_zpsozhunfia.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0836_zpsvs2lhudo.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0836_zpsvs2lhudo.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 06, 2016, 05:56 PM
Mmmmmmm, happiness in a jar.

I picked up some baby pickles from the farmers market in town on the way home today.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsyce27qmm.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsyce27qmm.jpeg.html)

Gonna do up some spicy bread and butter.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 06, 2016, 08:53 PM
Lookin delicious.. It's harvest time for sure. 

It's tomatillo time for us.  Wife made some green salsa and also made a green sauce that she dipped the tortillas in for our chicken enchiladas. I'm the gardener, she's the chef. Works out well.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/Bartman44/toms1_zpsmwbcgtkm.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bartman44/media/toms1_zpsmwbcgtkm.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/Bartman44/toms2_zpsvrqg99v3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bartman44/media/toms2_zpsvrqg99v3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 06, 2016, 09:02 PM
Oh man, looks awesome!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 07, 2016, 04:34 AM
You've got style Bart!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 07, 2016, 05:22 AM
Looks real good..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: 800stealth on Sep 07, 2016, 12:03 PM
I've been following this thread all summer now and I want to thank everyone who's contributed. I've always thought about starting a garden but every spring other things take my time and another year passes without one. But I think you guys have given me the inspiration to make it a priority this coming  spring. Last weekend I dug the basic foot print (about 20'x20') down about 2 feet with the mini-ex and will be filling it in with quality soil next weekend. Do you cover your garden plots for the winter? or just rake the leaves off them? or not even worry about the leaves?
Carry on boys, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 07, 2016, 12:24 PM
I've been following this thread all summer now and I want to thank everyone who's contributed. I've always thought about starting a garden but every spring other things take my time and another year passes without one. But I think you guys have given me the inspiration to make it a priority this coming  spring. Last weekend I dug the basic foot print (about 20'x20') down about 2 feet with the mini-ex and will be filling it in with quality soil next weekend. Do you cover your garden plots for the winter? or just rake the leaves off them? or not even worry about the leaves?
Carry on boys, much appreciated.


Mulch the leaves and then mix them in to add to compost.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 07, 2016, 12:28 PM
Stelth you should start out with two 4x8 foot raised beds...
Not sure what you want to plant but you can get a great crop out of that much space.  And for a first timer its just enough to get you started..
You dug a hole ,past the humus and topsoil to probably into the eluviation layer which if you fill with loose compost/soil might just be a wet pit.  Just a thought...  
And do it now so come spring all you have to do is plant...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: 800stealth on Sep 07, 2016, 01:32 PM
Thanks guys, I definitely want it to be done this fall that way come spring all that needs to be done is the planting.
The spot and size I chose came about from a previous garden plot from around 20 years ago (not mine), so basically I'm just restoring a garden that was thriving  when I took possession of the home a long time ago. I dug down until I had removed the old garden soil and will just refill so drainage should be fine.  Being a newbie, it's likely that I won't use the entire space. My wish list is... Tomato, cucumber, squash (a few types), peppers (bell and some hots), carrots, radishes, and some sort of lettuce/greens, and fresh herbs.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 07, 2016, 01:44 PM
I started with a 4x8 raised bed last year, and graduated to a total of three this year. I think raised beds are the way to go, covenant and pleasant to the eye. Not sure if it was the right move, but i used composite to make the beds. My thought was that it would be healthier than using pressure treated.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 07, 2016, 02:03 PM
It's a great start for sure. Having limited space available, I put in a couple raised beds that total about 42 square feet each. I used 2x8 untreated hem/fir. They produced like crazy this year and are gearing up for a great second harvest. If it rots out it'll give me a good reason to do some digging. They show no signs of deterioration so far.

RD's advice is well worth listening to. He qualifies as a bona fide expert. He's sure helped me get going.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 07, 2016, 02:30 PM

 I used 2x8 untreated hem/fir.

Rg


I used pressure treated.
Flavors the veggies great.

 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 07, 2016, 03:12 PM
That explains that yellowish, greenish tinge to your complexion......and .....why your hair is gone ;)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 07, 2016, 06:41 PM
Yup

And a few other oddities too
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 08, 2016, 09:58 AM
I made some hot dog sauce with the jalapenos. Basically a salsa recipe put through the blender a few times. Garlic, white onion, fresh cilantro, a variety of different tomatoes i had left over and of course jalapenos to taste. Taste was out of this world on a chip, can't wait to have them on hot dogs at camp
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2016, 02:59 PM
My jalapeños are coming on real strong the past week. I'm going to have enough to pickle a good batch. We love them on sandwiches, subs and the like, but I've never picked them.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 08, 2016, 03:39 PM
My jalapeños are coming on real strong the past week. I'm going to have enough to pickle a good batch. We love them on sandwiches, subs and the like, but I've never picked them.

Rg



OK......................so................how do you do anything with them if you never pick them?

 :whistling:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 08, 2016, 03:40 PM
You have a crew of migrant workers.

Never actually do the work yourself.

Plantation owner.

 :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 08, 2016, 03:41 PM
Sorry Bob.
At work, been a stupid day.................and I need a cold beer...............or 3
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 08, 2016, 03:42 PM
Wait till they turn black and or purple and are ripe..
 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 08, 2016, 04:25 PM
My giant jalapenos are still cranking out as well as the pablano patch. Wife made baked shrimp stuffed pablano, good eats (goes well with beer) 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/Bartman44/dinner_zpsupldik4a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bartman44/media/dinner_zpsupldik4a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 08, 2016, 05:30 PM
That looks great Bart....  You got my wife thinking. For her being Dutch and me being Italian we eat a lot of Mexican..   I wish I took a picture of the garden Spanish rice she made the other night.It was awesome...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2016, 05:33 PM
I pick them...when they're ready and not before.

That said, my egg thing was dinner tonight.
Start with
5 whole eggs
3/4 cup 1% milk
Chopped, fresh parsley, some salt, cracked pepper
Chopped ham or whatever other meat you like.....or no meat oat all.
Chopped jalapeño
Chopped onion
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Jalapeño Jack cheese
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsbstfigmz.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsbstfigmz.jpeg.html)

Sauté the broccoli and cauliflower in some olive oil for a bit to soften
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zps1izfxpm3.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zps1izfxpm3.jpeg.html)

Add the ham, onion and peppers and sauté some more till tender
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsllzihk2h.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsllzihk2h.jpeg.html)

Whip up the egg mixture and pour over the veggies and ham, top with the cheese strips. Reduce the heat to low.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsad8rsk2w.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsad8rsk2w.jpeg.html)

Cover and cook on LOW HEAT till the surface is firm.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zps65t0hoo4.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zps65t0hoo4.jpeg.html)

Cut pie shaped slices, top with your best home made salsa and chow down.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zps2srw80if.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zps2srw80if.jpeg.html)

Seriously good eats. Vary the veggies and meats to suit your tatste.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2016, 05:36 PM
I love this thread. We grow....we cook.....we eat!

It doesn't  get any better than that!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 08, 2016, 05:41 PM
OK, that looks really good also.....    :clapping: :bowdown:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2016, 05:50 PM
Tons of possibilities there Dom. It's one of those "refrigerator recipes" . Look around and use what you have. If there's eggs and cheese, it cant be bad ;D

Bart, those look amazing. Does the Mrs care to share a recipe?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 08, 2016, 05:55 PM
Bob, my bride says it looks like a quiche without the crust..  Which at our age is a good thing, we don't need any more bread...   ;D ;D      ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2016, 05:59 PM
White flour is a killer Dom. Pastry is that and more.  But, dang it's good once in a while.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: 800stealth on Sep 08, 2016, 06:11 PM
Look's really good, in my neck of the woods we call that a frittata. Big fan of them, quick, easy, leftovers make great sandwiches.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 08, 2016, 06:17 PM
Looks awesome,  Bob.  ;D

Not to change the subject, but I am SOooo... disappointed in this "rain." We didn't get 1/16 of an inch. My poor eggplants look like scrotums hanging on the plants.  Peppers are withered and wrinkled.  Broccoli isn't growing. The spring fed farm pond is so low that I can't create a siphon any more to water the cattle.  I had to start hauling water yesterday and I don't see an end in sight.  Gonna ship them next Tuesday. I have never seen it so dry. Oye Veh!   :'(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2016, 06:42 PM
That's OYE VEH!

Hope you make out ok with the herd. It's  gamble every season I'm sure. I have a friend who was in the dairy business on a 200 year old farm who fought year after year for his way of life. Happy to say he's retired now.

That aside, my bride wanted some peach shortcake for desert.

Peaches
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsfw0pqht2.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsfw0pqht2.jpeg.html)

+drop biscuits
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpse30pynbg.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpse30pynbg.jpeg.html)

+ whipped cream...=....peach shortcake.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpshmifnxju.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpshmifnxju.jpeg.html)

Mmmmmmmmmm!

Goes very well with a wee dram of Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 08, 2016, 06:51 PM
Thank you.  ;)
One of my favorites, right there........ and the shortcake looks pretty darned good, too!   :D  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 08, 2016, 07:00 PM
Lol.  My bride just put a plate of fresh, hot out of the oven, peanut butter chocolate cookies in front of me!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 08, 2016, 07:02 PM
............ and I didn't raise a dang thing in them!   :rotflol: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 08, 2016, 07:04 PM


  I have a puddle of drool on my keyboard........
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2016, 07:13 PM
Sorry :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 08, 2016, 07:44 PM
Sorry :-\

Rg
All good, I have napkins  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 08, 2016, 08:09 PM
Who would think a bunch of fishermen would be interested in this stuff and not even a fish or lure picture on the thread.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 08, 2016, 08:53 PM
Who would think a bunch of fishermen would be interested in this stuff and not even a fish or lure picture on the thread.. ;D
I have a bunch of fish buried in my garden..... That counts  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 09, 2016, 03:48 AM
My little red truck comes back from the shop today with a new steering rack. Blew out a line on the other one. I fully intend to put a hurt on the crappies this week when the weather becomes a bit more reasonable.

92 yesterday with a dew point of 77. Worst humidity and heat I can remember.

But.......my garden is thriving like its the middle of June.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 10, 2016, 03:35 PM
After work today I made 13 jars of spicy pickles and 3 jars of some hot cherry peppers...   ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0840_zpsfhbruaef.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0840_zpsfhbruaef.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2016, 03:55 PM
Looks delicious!

I just started using the pint and a half jars for my pickles. I kind of like them.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2016, 04:10 PM
Question.....why do you turn the jars over?

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 10, 2016, 04:16 PM
Just old habit I guess .  Gramps ( on my moms side) use to do that. Give them a few minutes  to reheat the seals than turn right side up...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2016, 04:25 PM
Gotcha!

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 10, 2016, 04:35 PM
Gave someone a jar of zucchini relish a couple weeks ago and he showed back up with a few boxes of some old jars in mint condition..  I can get seals for these still but he asked me if I was interested in, 5 unopened, cases of these in blue/green glass... :o
Told him he can pick out anything from my canning shelf's he wants..    Those will make great Christmas presents.... ;D    

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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2016, 04:45 PM
Awesome find. Fill them with candy. I used to do that at work. They weren't real antiques though, repro's.

Guess what's for dinner

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 ;D

Rg
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2016, 05:49 PM
Mmmmmmmmm!
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Blt subs.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 10, 2016, 09:04 PM
The summer time classic! That was my lunch Thursday, only on homemade wheat toast.  Yummm! ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 10, 2016, 11:55 PM
Last weekend we did all of those qts of salsa.
Today we did 1.5 bushels of tomatoes and made and canned tomato sauce for this winter.
Past years we froze it.
This year we canned it.
WAY more work.
I just pulled the last jars out of the canning pot.
Time for bed.
A job well done.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 11, 2016, 05:15 AM
I've got the small batch process down to a science Mac. Takes me about a hour from raw tomatoes to 8 pints of canned salsa, pickles or whatever. Sauce takes a bit longer. It needs to get happy in the sauce pot for a while. But, my Bride tends the pot while I keep busy elsewhere.

With my limited garden space, I think it's almost easier to buy plumb tomatoes at the farmers market in town than to grow them myself. I think that next year I'm going to concentrate on more leafy veggies, peppers of different types and pickles and cukes.

I have an idea for a 2' X 8' raised bed with a removable framed wire cover to grow leafy veggies without feeding the deer and rabbits. I can see a hot box option  for starting as well.

I wonder if anyone does outdoor hydroponic beds?

Better go for my fun now :-\

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 11, 2016, 11:52 AM


With my limited garden space, I think it's almost easier to buy plumb tomatoes at the farmers market in town than to grow them myself.


Rg



plumb?   ;D

Yea, we bought plum tomatoes.
veggies are scarce and also high cost around here this year due to the drought.
I feel growing is less money but buying is easier.
Growing them has tomatoes ripening here and there.
Buying allows you to process them all at once and get it over with.

Tomato sauce is still WAY cheaper to buy in a can from the store.

But as we discussed, there are other driving forces and reasons to process them yourself.

This morning when I woke I was d**n glad we finished them last night.
There was a point where we almost decided to finish them the next day.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 11, 2016, 04:42 PM
So,I've been looking at hydroponic towers as a fun thing to play with next year. Looks simple and complicated all at once. Seems very technical. Keeping the water in balance looks to need constant attention.

Rg
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Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 13, 2016, 06:35 PM
 I did my last batch of MY pickles last night, did em with the Hungarians again in polish dill. The previous batch was with the spicy mix and I added a cup of sugar, I'm headed to the market to get 20# more to do that way, unanimous top choice among my testers   ;D Harvested 20 # of tomato's tonight, guess what my next canning project will be  ::) ::) Scored some local organic honey this weekend, turns out my neighbor 3 doors down has 5 hives   ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 13, 2016, 07:30 PM
Lucky you to have honey so close. I travel way down the east side of Keuka lake to get my honey. Nature's gold for sure.

All I have left for maters are some better boys, a few plumb and a bunch of cherries. All are as good as tomatoes get. Sweet and meaty. We had grilled cheese and tomato for our Friday night dinner.

My beans, chard, radishes and snow peas are humming right along. I'm gonna need to harvest
some  carrots this weekend too. Asparagus is going crazy. I think I should have planted it at the back of the plot rather than the front.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 13, 2016, 08:17 PM

 I travel way down the east side of Keuka lake to get my honey.

Rg

Excuse me?!?

 :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 13, 2016, 08:44 PM
Once you get her does she give you a little sugar?  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 14, 2016, 02:49 AM
When am I ever gonna learn?

Rg
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 14, 2016, 03:09 PM
Frigidator pickles. Mmmmmmmmmm! Spicy dills.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/image_zpsak2cubd3.jpeg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/image_zpsak2cubd3.jpeg.html)

I'll let them get happy for a week or so. They're for horseshoes ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 14, 2016, 03:30 PM
Looks great. I think the longer they soak  the better...
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 14, 2016, 05:48 PM
That's the problem Dom. How long can we hold out.

Wish you were around to test them over a frosty cold one and some shoes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 14, 2016, 07:38 PM
That's the problem Dom. How long can we hold out.

Wish you were around to test them over a frosty cold one and some shoes.

Rg
That sounds terrible.....
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Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 14, 2016, 07:38 PM


  Hey Loser, when are you and the other losers hitting the port?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 15, 2016, 05:41 AM
Not sure yet. Was just talking about it the other day.. Not gonna be any salmon this year..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Sep 15, 2016, 09:57 AM
just getting started with the whole canning thing........canned some applesauce and some peaches......want to do some pickles.....any suggestions on recipes or hints for spices etc. will be greatly appreciated......also salsa and sauce......I have made a few batches of sauce myself, but would like to know how people vary it?  Thanks in advance, SKUNK-MASTER
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Sep 15, 2016, 09:58 AM
oh yeah.....its kinda the horse b4 the cart thing, but going to build some raised beds for our first year garden in the spring......ideas/suggestions please ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 15, 2016, 10:29 AM
Raised beds use 3 , 2x10x8's to make 4x8 raised beds..
For pickles I just use Mrs. Wages comes in a bag just add water and vinegar and follow the recipe..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Fishermantim on Sep 15, 2016, 01:07 PM
Not directly related to gardening, although there is a garden nearby....

I had been putting out hummingbird feeders for a few years now, and this year they finally started showing up.

Here's an interesting observation..

Because of what the food consist of, I started having hornets, wasps and yellow jackets feeding from them.
No problem, as there was enough for everyone, birds and bees, to feed.

This week, however, I have been inundated by daily swarms of honeybees. They swarm the feeders from dawn to dusk.
They have pretty much shut out the hummingbirds because of their sheer numbers.

I did set out a wasp trap (device that traps and eventually drown the offending pests), but stopped using it because of all the bees that are around.

When I say sheer numbers, I'm talking from the hundreds to possible thousands, depending on the weather.

I figure that because of the drought conditions, these guys are hurting for reliable food source. No water means little or no flowers, which means little or no pollen. I figure that the bees have a hard enough time as it is, so a little food could go a long way to helping the little guys survive.

The best thing is that unlike hornets, wasps and yellow jackets, bees are generally non-aggressive and are only concerned with food.
I had them landing on me while I refilled the feeders and small bowls for them to feed from.

I might shoot for a video of me with a "swarm" of them on me (lured by sweet stuff) but I'll see how they are before I try.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Sep 15, 2016, 02:54 PM
That must be something to see. Not a fan of the yellow jackets, wasps  & hornets, but honey bees are kinda cool  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 15, 2016, 06:41 PM
My home made yellow jacket trap seems to work pretty well.

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Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 15, 2016, 07:11 PM
just getting started with the whole canning thing........canned some applesauce and some peaches......want to do some pickles.....any suggestions on recipes or hints for spices etc. will be greatly appreciated......also salsa and sauce......I have made a few batches of sauce myself, but would like to know how people vary it?  Thanks in advance, SKUNK-MASTER
I will pass on some advice I received from a most wist Fix It guy..... Use Mrs. Wages. That is all  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 16, 2016, 04:27 AM
I like Mrs Wages, but , I've been experimenting a bit with my own as well. That yellow dye they use is a bugger to clean.

3 cups water ( distilled is better)
6 cups vinegar (5% acidity)
1/3 c canning salt
1-3 cups sugar depending on how mild you want them
2 tbsp mustard seed
2 tbsp dill seed
1 tbsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp celery seed

Bring to almost a boil ( open the windows) and steep the spices in the brine. Use a non reactive pan. I have a stainless steel pot I picked up at Goodwill for a few bucks that's the designated brine pan. Although a good Teflon or ceramic pan will work, it'll take weeks to get the taste out of it. Pasta with a hint of brine ain't so good.

Pack the jars with chopped onion, a good teaspoon of chopped garlic, and a sprig of fresh dill. I also add some pieces of jalapeño, cowhorn and some nasty little green peppers for some heat.

You can process them in a hot wat bath for 10 minutes or just do refrigerator pickles. Refrigerator pickles come out with a little less intense flavor and heat and should be consumed within 60 days.......like that's a problem.

For hot water processing, follow good canning procedures using clean sterilized jars pouring hot brine into hot jars. Those will keep for a year and just get better, hotter, better, hotter..........

To vary the flavor  a bit, I've used apple cider vinegar too. We like it, but it seems to soften the pickles a bit more than white vinegar.

As a side note, that same brine mixture makes dynamite pickled perch.

Chunk up some fillets and soak them in the fridge for 4 hours in a mixture of canning salt and distilled water. Use enough salt to float an egg. You'll have to warm the water a bit to dissolve the salt.

Drain and rinse the perch.

Same ratio of water to vinegar for the brine.

Cut the salt back to 1/4c

2 cups sugar

1 cup good semi sweet white wine

Add a couple tablespoons of pickling spices and bring the brine to a slow boil for a few minutes. Let the brine cool completely and  strain it before using it to fill the jars.

Pack the jars with layers of perch and onions, skip the hot pepper and peppers ( although I've never tried them with peppers Hmmmmm!) .
Stick a big jar of those in the back of the fridge for a couple weeks if you can stand to wait that long.

Remember to use only thoroughly frozen fillets. There's a possibility of parasites in any raw fresh water fish. Freezing completely eliminates any threat. At least a week in the deep freeze is good.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 18, 2016, 06:33 PM
It was Tomato Day for us.  We've put 14 trays of sliced plum tomatoes in the dehydrator, a 3 x 12 x 16 roasting pan full of chunked Italian style (roasted garlic olive oil, garlic, and sweet basil) tomatoes in the oven, and another equal sized pan of Mexican (garlic, cumin, cilantro, and chili powder) tomatoes in the oven. We also set up the kitchen-aide juicer and processed close to 8 gallons of sauce.  The roasted tomatoes will stay in the oven for a couple more hours (8 or so total) and will go into the freezer in the pan until they're set up.  Then we'll vacuum seal them into portions.  Once frozen the vacuum doesn't suck juice. The dried tomatoes will go into a gallon zip-lock. The sauce will probably simmer a couple more days, frozen in square plastic containers, then vacuum sealed. They stack like bricks on the freezer when done.  ;D
   I took pictures  of each step throughout the day to share, but unfortunately my SD card decided to mess the bed today.  I lost around 190 pictures in all.  :(
Oh yeah, I almost forgot the absolutely freshest Bloody Marys you could ever have!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 18, 2016, 07:01 PM
That's  a full day in the kitchen for sure. I made pasta sauce yesterday and canned it up today. Probably the last 10 pints I'll do. It's just my Bride and I. How much pasta can we eat ???

I'm definitely gonna pickle some jalapeño peppers and maybe some of my other hot peppers. We'll do a good batch of apple sauce over the next few weekends and maybe freeze up some beans if the crop I planted produces. I may buy some from the farmers market anyway.

I like knowing where my food comes from. I have a deal working for half a pig hat should fill the freezer with meat. My good friend "The Old Man" will provide me a deer as well. All I need to do is add some perch and we'll be happy for the winter. And, Wegmans is right down the road ;D

I haven't starved yet.....and it shows :-\

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 18, 2016, 07:47 PM
We like knowing, too. That's why we do it.  It's just the two of us now, too.  ;D
I asked my brother one spring if he was ready to plant his garden and he boldly stated that he could go to Price Chopper and buy frozen vegetables for a lot less effort than a garden took, but still asks me for stuff every year.    ???
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 18, 2016, 08:54 PM
Sure sounds good Bill..
Even when I was a punk kid back in the day, living with 5 other punks at times in apartments I always grew tomato's and peppers one way or another...  Either in planters or a spot in the yard but the best was when I asked a neighbour if I could help him grow more in his garden.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 19, 2016, 04:14 AM
In the end, it's a perfect "old man" past time. I've had house plants for more years than I can remember. It wasn't until a few years ago I discovered growing my own veggies. Didn't take long for me to dive right in.

Question......I have about 250 bulbs to plant for tulips, daffodils, iris, Asian lilies, crocus and the like. Should I wait till it's cooler to do that? I was thinking that with this unusually warm fall they might try to start ad and fail. I don't want them to die off.

What do you think?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 19, 2016, 06:04 AM
I would wait. That also gives the squirrels less time to find them and eat them..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 19, 2016, 07:36 AM
Good point.
I pulled the last tomato plant in the raised beds this morning. Also repositioned the trellises for the beans and snow peas.. They're going crazy. Pulled the radishes. Marginal crop this time. Over the next few days I'm going to plant another small crop of radishes. I decided to turn the planting at the back of the house to all flowers for next year,  so I'll be pulling the last tomatoes from there and preparing that for spring planting.

For now I'm waiting to plant bulbs and garlic.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 19, 2016, 07:41 AM
I was always told to plant the garlic when the kids go back to school. You're in that window now, and with the recent rains, it might be just right. We got 2 1/2" last night!!!  :clapping:
I don't think squirrels like garlic.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 19, 2016, 10:09 AM
I was always told to plant the garlic when the kids go back to school. You're in that window now, and with the recent rains, it might be just right. We got 2 1/2" last night!!!  :clapping:
I don't think squirrels like garlic.   ;D

I've been told this as well, but i recently heard from a few people to plant it during the full moon in October, which is the 16th this year. I haven't planted mine yet, as the garden keeps producing. So,  i thought about meeting the first day of school (9/7) and the October full moon (10/16) half way, and planting the weekend of 9/24
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 19, 2016, 12:31 PM
Supposed to plant garlic the week the kids go back to school.....
You have to listen to Mike McGraths "you bet your garden" on NPR radio 7am Saturday and Sunday..Garlic was the topic last weekend..


 Yeah that's been said before.. ::)   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 19, 2016, 01:04 PM
I guess so........  :-[  I didn't argue with you, did I.  8)
I will say that i didn't planted mine then because I felt it was too hot and dry.  :-\

We went to the Garlic Festival in Bennington, VT over Labor Day weekend. Very interesting. Everything garlic, garlic cheese curds, pickled garlic, garlic ice cream, garlic chocolate chip cookies...... the list goes on. There were also several small breweries, wineries, and distilleries mixed in that offered samples, sort of to cleanse your palette between "garlicy" things. It was a fun afternoon. I picked up a couple different varieties of bulbs that I'm going to try.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 19, 2016, 01:21 PM
Garlic festivals are great.  We have one close by we go to..
I was lucky enough to go to one in Gilroy California ,the garlic capital of the world,years ago when my in-laws lived out there...
Got mine in.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 19, 2016, 04:02 PM
I think it's still too warm in my neck of the woods. 84 out there right now. I'll take my vpchances and wait a couple weeks.

How close do you guys plant your garlic? I'm wondering how densely I can plant in my square foot garden.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 19, 2016, 07:29 PM
I plant mine 6"- 8" apart, just like I plant my onions.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 19, 2016, 07:37 PM
I lost my tomato pics yesterday, but throw in a new SD card and we're good to go.  At least I can share some results.  Here's 3/4 of a bushel of plum tomatoes, minus the ends, which went into sauce.  They were 3/8" to 1/2" slices on the dehydrator trays.

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/Mobile%20Uploads/20160919_201011_zpswg1y7g9e.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160919_201011_zpswg1y7g9e.jpg.html)
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 20, 2016, 03:21 AM
Interesting. So, you dehydrated the tomatoes then made sauce out of them? What happens to the skins?

 Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 20, 2016, 05:46 AM
Those look good Bill. What kind of dehydrator do you have. I have a cheep one I got at a church sale and it just doesn't do the job..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 20, 2016, 06:07 AM
We dehydrated and made sauce. The dehydrated ones go through a quick hot water bath into ice water and the skins pinch right off. Then sliced and onto the dehydrator trays.
The tomatoes that go into sauce just get quartered and run through the mill.  Seeds and skins come out the end; juice and pulp come out the bottom and gets simmered down to sauce.
The chickens get the skins and seeds. They live them.  Next year's  tomatoes get the chicken......  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 20, 2016, 07:25 AM
I have two, Dom . There's the old Waring that's only five trays under a dome.  It was my first, probably 25 yrs. old. It's very basic but works. The other is a NESCO brand.  It doesn't have a dome. The  stackable trays make the enclosure with the heat element and fan at the top.   The book says you can stack up to 20 trays, but I think you could double that. Thermostatic control.  It works great.

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 20, 2016, 08:20 AM
Been considering a dehydrator for years.
I have a very general cost question.
I love dried fruit.
Specifically, bananas.

Is it cheaper to simply buy the dried fruit in bulk at Wegmans.
Vs the cost of the unit, fruit, and the electric?

Just curious.

Sometimes, making your own does cost more, but is better.
Like less additives (sugar, sodium, etc.)
Not sure if this is the case with dried fruit from the bulk food department at the store though, but maybe.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 20, 2016, 09:21 AM
It's definitely easier to buy banana chips, but not by a lot. Bulk chips run around $3.00/ lb. I think. Fresh bananas are around $.39/ lb. I would guess an average 2 lb. bunch would yield a half a pound of dry chips. 1/2 hour of labor pealing and slicing. Less than a day in the dehydrator, but generally I let it go 24 hrs. just for convenience sake. I'm not going to leave work or get up at 3:00 AM to pull things from the dehydrator. The electric, I'm not sure of, but it can't be much; tiny fan and element at generally 145* max.

In the end it's probably close, but I know that that little black "seed" in the chips is a banana seed and not something the factory mouse left behind.

I've dried all kinds of things, but the foods I commonly dehydrate are the yearly gallon bag of tomatoes, cucumber chips (really good with beer), apples, peppers, herbs, and mushrooms. When the store has the fresh sliced button mushrooms or baby Bellas on sale, I'll buy 5 or 6 containers and just load the dehydrator straight out of the carton. There again, the next evening they're done, in the cupboard, and good for months.

I'm rambling now....... Hope I helped.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 20, 2016, 12:20 PM
Thanks.

I've got so darn many "toys" now.

But thought drying my own fruit would be cheaper than buying it.
Then I got to thinking about it and......................
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 20, 2016, 01:41 PM
Here's a link to a cool chart on how much it costs to run a dehydrator -

http://www.dehydratorreview.net/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-dehydrate-food (http://www.dehydratorreview.net/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-dehydrate-food)


I was looking at a 600 watt Nesco unit.
To run it continuously for 24 hrs runs about $1.72

Not as bad as I thought.
I got nervous when I saw the 600 watts.
I started thinking six 100 watt lightbulbs and thought this thing was going to really suck up the electric.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 20, 2016, 03:42 PM
Now wait a minute here Mac. 600 watts is 600 watts whether it's a dehydrator or one of your other favorite toys.

Anyway, who cares how much it costs to run. If you want to make your own prunes....make your own prunes ;D

Fishmachine.....did I read right that you use the Kitchen aid attachment?  I've been looking at that one as I already have the grinder.  The grinder works marginally well for meat. I've been peeling the tomatoes same as you, seeding by hand and then sending them through the grinder.  It makes a really nice purée. I've also been looking at electric food mills and the Vitoria mill that Dom suggested. I'll choose something by next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 20, 2016, 05:48 PM
   https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=victorio+food+strainer (https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=victorio+food+strainer)
   ;D ;D ;D  There awesome...

  My garden is still strong... Lots of tomatoes, peppers, squash, egg plant and cabbage...

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(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fish/100_0871_zpsskb6vldu.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fish/100_0871_zpsskb6vldu.jpg.html)
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(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fish/100_0873_zps8atzrojq.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fish/100_0873_zps8atzrojq.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fish/100_0873_zps8atzrojq.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fish/100_0873_zps8atzrojq.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 20, 2016, 06:01 PM
You're amazing! Truly a good gardener.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 20, 2016, 06:32 PM
This is the strainer we use Bob -

https://www.amazon.com/Strainer-Sauce-Maker-Fruits-Vegetables/dp/B0000BYDR1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474413819&sr=8-1&keywords=roma+tomato+strainer (https://www.amazon.com/Strainer-Sauce-Maker-Fruits-Vegetables/dp/B0000BYDR1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474413819&sr=8-1&keywords=roma+tomato+strainer)


It works well.
But if you are doing a lot, at one time, get a good electric.

I have a Gander Mountain #12 Professional Series meat grinder and it works awesome for grinding meat when I make sausage.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Gander-Mountain-12-Professional-Electric-Meat-Grinder&i=754157 (http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Gander-Mountain-12-Professional-Electric-Meat-Grinder&i=754157)

I do not use to stuff the casings though.
I bought a 5# sausage stuffer and it works awesome.

Anyway, I'm looking into the Cabelas tomato strainer and wondering if it will fit my grinder.
I might buy it and if it doesn't then return it.

Here is what I'm looking at for my grinder -

http://www.cabelas.com/product/home-cabin/food-processing/food-grinders%7C/pc/104798880/c/104723280/sc/104364180/cabela-s-tomato-strainer-attachment-for-8-and-12-grinders/2288616.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F_%2FN-1101293#tabsCollection (http://www.cabelas.com/product/home-cabin/food-processing/food-grinders%7C/pc/104798880/c/104723280/sc/104364180/cabela-s-tomato-strainer-attachment-for-8-and-12-grinders/2288616.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F_%2FN-1101293#tabsCollection)



Oh yea...........watts is watts.
I know.
My point was that I would have thought a 600 watt dehydrator would have cost me more than $1.72 to run it for 24 hrs.
Off the top of my head, I would have thought that.
But when I saw that chart on that site I posted (and did the math myself).............you know.
 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 20, 2016, 06:35 PM


  Dom ..... :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 20, 2016, 06:46 PM
Just got to do it Bob, love picking fresh food...   ;D

Thanks Eddy.. How did  those perch taste?    ::) ::) ::) ::)   :P :P

The Victorio works great and you can get screens for jellies and jams ..  
But I heard the attachment for the other grinder works well..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 20, 2016, 07:05 PM
RG, yes we use the Kitchen - Aide attachment.  This is our second year with it.  Before that we had a neighbor that insisted we use his Vitoria. We are very pleased with it and see no difference in the  results between the two. No more peeling and seeding.  Just wash and quarter the tomatoes and run then trough.  Seeds and skins out the end and juice and pulp out the bottom. I recommend it.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 20, 2016, 07:25 PM
A tip when using any strainer.........run the "junk" through a 2nd time.
You will be amazed at how much more you extract.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 20, 2016, 08:36 PM
That is beautiful, Dom!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 20, 2016, 09:25 PM
Dom,

Your garden is impeccable and well maintained, a work of art if you will.

 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 21, 2016, 04:43 AM
Thanks guys. I like my Kitchenaid. Their accessories are a bit overpriced, but they generally work pretty well.

I'll ponder it some more.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 21, 2016, 06:18 AM
Thanks guys. Took those pictures just before I posted them. Garden looks a mess because it's full of pine needles because of the wind the past couple days..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 21, 2016, 06:26 AM
Thanks guys. I like my Kitchenaid. Their accessories are a bit overpriced, but they generally work pretty well.

I'll ponder it some more.

Rg
We pondered it quite a while, too but finally decided that since we already had the grinder attachment we had it half whooped. Never been sorry!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Kitchen-Aid-Fruit-and-Vegetable-Strainer-FVSP-/151964125798?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/Kitchen-Aid-Fruit-and-Vegetable-Strainer-FVSP-/151964125798?nav=SEARCH)
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 21, 2016, 08:11 AM
You talked me into it. Right after I buy a new pair of golf shoes ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Sep 21, 2016, 09:09 AM
Sell more bird houses and you will have it covered.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 21, 2016, 10:00 AM
Sell more bird houses and you will have it covered.

Bob is independently wealthy.

 8)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 21, 2016, 01:40 PM
I'm gonna start on feeders for the winter. Myabe a couple special houses this winter as well. I won't be canning any more tomatoes till next year. We're tomatoed to the hilt.

But....there's lots of good golf weather left ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 21, 2016, 01:51 PM
Good golf weather is even better fishing weather.........  ;D
because the next thing you know, you've got to use these>>>>>  :tipup:  :tipup:  :tipup:   :tipup:  :tipup:  :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 21, 2016, 02:10 PM
I'll tell ya a few winters back we met all my in-laws, parents, brothers sisters and all there spouses at Nick Faldos resort in Orlando.  They all brought clubs and I brought two bass poles.. ;D  Caught bass,brim,and tolapeia.....
Never touched a golf club.. ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 21, 2016, 03:01 PM
I'd have taken both Dom. Clubs and rods.

I'll be doing both for sure as the weather cools.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 21, 2016, 03:11 PM
I had fun driving the cart... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 21, 2016, 05:28 PM
What a shame to not play a course like that...even if you stink. Well, at least you had fun.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 21, 2016, 06:53 PM
I mentioned Sunday that we also made a couple batches of oven roasted tomatoes.  Here are the Mexican ones after slow roasting for 6 hrs. and then frozen right in the roasting pan.  A couple seconds over a pan of hot water, invert the pan, and they fall out onto the cutting board. These are cut into the blocks that will be vacuum sealed for keeps.   ;D
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/Mobile%20Uploads/20160921_182003_zpsjzkyb67y.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160921_182003_zpsjzkyb67y.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 21, 2016, 09:09 PM
Never heard of those but they look tasty.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 22, 2016, 04:13 AM
That's an odd concoction.....I like odd!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 22, 2016, 05:40 AM
Brownies?     ::)       ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 22, 2016, 06:21 AM
Brownies?     ::)       ;D


That's what I was thinking.


 :whistling:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 22, 2016, 06:27 AM
Brownies?     ::)       ;D
Lol.  Yeah, except they're frozen tomatoes and spices.    ::)
They're a great starter for a chili; brown and drain your meat and throw in a brick.  Bang, chili. Add beans of you like.   They're also great just as a side dish.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 22, 2016, 07:54 AM
I like the idea.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 22, 2016, 08:18 AM
Lol.  Yeah, except they're frozen tomatoes and spices.    ::)
They're a great starter for a chili; brown and drain your meat and throw in a brick.  Bang, chili. Add beans of you like.   They're also great just as a side dish.   ;D

At first glimpse I thought you baked in mushrooms in your brownies?? And thought to my self why he would do that?? Then I read the article and found that they were not brownies but tomatoes and spices.. very cool IDea none the less will have to try it some time..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: UglyStik on Sep 22, 2016, 11:23 AM
I was up at the SU campus and I spotted the perfect way to make all your neighbors envious. Remote Control Drone Lawnmower. Imagine yourself in a lawnchair with your remote and a cold drink.
(http://image.syracuse.com/home/syr-media/width620/img/su-news_impact/photo/18573721-mmmain.jpg)
Video of it in action:
https://vimeo.com/136334968 (https://vimeo.com/136334968)
I don't believe they have a rototiller model yet.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 22, 2016, 01:56 PM
I like it!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 24, 2016, 05:47 AM
Looks like I will be covering the garden the next two nights... Frost warnings. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: hunts2long on Sep 24, 2016, 07:33 AM
This was my first year in more than 40 years that I didn't put a garden in so I have enjoyed reading about and seeing all of your gardens. We knew that once the wife had her lung transplant we would have to make some big changes. She cannot eat or touch any fresh fruit or veggies for about a year. No plants in the house. Can't cook or drink the well water, swim in the lake, the list goes on but it is great for her to be breathing on her own. She is doing very well. I have to go peel some apples so I can have a pie....lol....h2l
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 24, 2016, 09:51 AM
Doug pm me your address and I will send you some goodies..   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 24, 2016, 05:00 PM
Glad to hear she's doing well h2l. I can only imagine how difficult it's been for you both.

 This thread has been a joy to read. I'm planning an extension to the little garden. I picked up some good German purple stripe hard neck garlic from a vendor at the farmers market this morning. He was us
Re helpful with information. So......I'll be adding a 2' 6" x 8' bed to the outside of the garden just for garlic.

I figure I can get around 60 heads in that space. The critters shouldn't bother it either. It'll be adjacent to the asparagus patch so it should help deter the detrimental insects.

Somehow I just knew I'd be adding to the plot ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 25, 2016, 01:18 PM
First day in jeans cutting some wood and it feels good..
Started the morning with a stop to get the paper and on to the friendly bakery to get donuts , some tomato pie and buns for dinner...

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/ice%20fish/100_0888_zps8rarvkke.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/ice%20fish/100_0888_zps8rarvkke.jpg.html)

Than I started a crockpot of sausage and peppers ( peppers and tomatoes from the garden) for those fresh rolls...    ;D ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/ice%20fish/100_0885_zpss3w5k8sq.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/ice%20fish/100_0885_zpss3w5k8sq.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/ice%20fish/100_0886_zpsil7xdkra.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/ice%20fish/100_0886_zpsil7xdkra.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/ice%20fish/100_0887_zpsuzgkizrv.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/ice%20fish/100_0887_zpsuzgkizrv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: KingPerch on Sep 25, 2016, 01:51 PM
When is dinner Dom? ;D that looks tasty.  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 25, 2016, 05:04 PM
I'll pick you up on the way Larry  ;D


Spent the morning rearranging the garage and doing something pre fall cleanup. Then my son stopped by. We pitched a few games with the new horseshoes and had a couple porters. I put a chicken on the Weber rotisserie and enjoyed a fine dinner with my bride.

A full day ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 26, 2016, 05:33 AM
30* glad I covered everything again last night.. Looks good for another week.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 26, 2016, 06:07 AM

Yesterday the wife and I vac packed up some green and yellow beans , plus canned up some 3 bean salad ,
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 27, 2016, 05:04 PM
So....the garden is doing ok....I think.

Beans are coming along.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2191_zpswycvifjn.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2191_zpswycvifjn.jpg.html)

Snow peas are coming along slowly
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2185_zpsdp7b1kyc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2185_zpsdp7b1kyc.jpg.html)

The asparagus patch is crazy healthy.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2186_zpsnk7jchef.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2186_zpsnk7jchef.jpg.html)

Peppers are very happy
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2187_zpsrad6cqcy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2187_zpsrad6cqcy.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2188_zpsycyqktat.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2188_zpsycyqktat.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2189_zpsypsgrh9o.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2189_zpsypsgrh9o.jpg.html)

There's a burrowing critter who's about to meet his maker.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2190_zpssbpnbauh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2190_zpssbpnbauh.jpg.html)

I think I have nearly enough parsley for the winter. Curley and flat leaf.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2184_zpsqrfm8di1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2184_zpsqrfm8di1.jpg.html)

Very marginal growth on the chard, but the radishes I planted a couple days ago are already coming up.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2182_zpsc7fys6ca.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2182_zpsc7fys6ca.jpg.html)

Hopefully I'll get some results before ma nature closes the door for the season.

I'm building the garlic bed this weekend and weather permitting, I'll get some in the ground.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 27, 2016, 06:38 PM
Crap!!
I wanted to show Donna your gardens.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 27, 2016, 06:47 PM
Looks good, Bob.  You never know.  The late garden is always a gamble, but I think you'll be okay.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 27, 2016, 06:55 PM
Crap!!
I wanted to show Donna your gardens.
There was time...you were in a hurry. Old bull eh?

 Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 27, 2016, 07:00 PM
Looks good, Bob.  You never know.  The late garden is always a gamble, but I think you'll be okay.   ;D

I'll  go with the flow. I think it's up to nature at this point, although I'd like to see some results,I'll live with the consequences.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 27, 2016, 07:07 PM
That's all you can do.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Sep 28, 2016, 01:15 PM

             Remember a while back I posted that I had Zucchinis about 3" long and was that way for a couple of weeks, well they
             took off and my wife put up 15 quarts of relish and 10 quarts of salsa, they rest of my garden did great. Last year she
             had plenty of Tomato's but would not ripen, this year they did and she put up lots them for sauce and we ate a lot in
             salads. Her cucumbers also did well, she put up lot's of different pickles. and a lot of Dilly Bean! 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 28, 2016, 02:26 PM
I love Dilly Beans! Yum!!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 29, 2016, 04:11 AM
This weekend my son and I are canning up some pickled onions and a batch of pickled hot peppers. I have a pretty fair crop of cowhorn and jalapeño and Serrano  peppers left. We like them pickled on sandwiches, pizza, subs , salads and such. I'll pick up osme yellow banana peppers and maybe a basket of cherry peppers at the market on Saturday.

Any of you dry hot peppers? I've never tried it, but I'd like to.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 29, 2016, 07:24 AM
A couple of years ago I had a bumper crop of red chilies.  They dried and keep very well. I've also dried hot cherries, jalapenos, and habaneros in the past. They're great to throw one or two into a pot of chili, a jar of pickled eggs, or whatever else you'd like to kick up a notch.  :o

The trick to drying peppers is to make sure to cut a slit in the pepper before drying. Pepper skin naturally holds moisture inside, so unless you open them up the water can't get out, which takes longer to dry and yields less than satisfactory results. I wear gloves and using an exacto knife, open them up just like gutting a fish . I even slit them if I want to air/ sun dry them on the plant hanging by the roots.  

Dry some. You'll be glad you did.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 29, 2016, 12:30 PM
I have dried a lot just by pulling the whole plant, cutting off all the leaves, leave peppers on stalks, little slit in each pepper and hanging them above my dehumidifier in the basement....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 29, 2016, 12:33 PM
  Well this salad came from the garden, the rest is one of my favorite meals, Lasagna cup cakes... Hold the frosting.....  ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0899_zps7fdnauqd.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0899_zps7fdnauqd.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0898_zpsxbkdplyz.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0898_zpsxbkdplyz.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0900_zpsxdwphcsz.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0900_zpsxdwphcsz.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 29, 2016, 12:38 PM
BOOM!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 29, 2016, 02:16 PM
  Well this salad came from the garden, the rest is one of my favorite meals, Lasagna cup cakes... Hold the frosting.....  ;D

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0899_zps7fdnauqd.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0899_zps7fdnauqd.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0898_zpsxbkdplyz.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0898_zpsxbkdplyz.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0900_zpsxdwphcsz.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fishing%20with%20Issiah%202011/100_0900_zpsxdwphcsz.jpg.html)




the cup cakes look great any special recipe??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 29, 2016, 03:03 PM
I can use my imagination ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 29, 2016, 03:05 PM
This weekend my son and I are canning up some pickled onions and a batch of pickled hot peppers. I have a pretty fair crop of cowhorn and jalapeño and Serrano  peppers left. We like them pickled on sandwiches, pizza, subs , salads and such. I'll pick up osme yellow banana peppers and maybe a basket of cherry peppers at the market on Saturday.

Any of you dry hot peppers? I've never tried it, but I'd like to.

Rg
I dehydrate most of my hots, We slice them thin, use all the seeds and pith. We blend Japs and Hungairans, grab some Habenaros from a friend and call it En Fuego..... And let me tell you I use it in about everything. You wont be disappointed. We started gifting a few shakers full to good friends last Christmas, they have not stopped asking to make sure we are doing it again ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 29, 2016, 03:06 PM


  Dom, try it with spaghetti squash some time.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 29, 2016, 04:20 PM
You talked me into it ;D

 I'm hitting the farmers market this Saturday to get a stock of other peppers. Do you all just hang them to dry or do osme use a dehydrator? I don't need much of an excuse to buy one.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 29, 2016, 05:00 PM
  any special recipe??

   Nope, just soften the pasta so you can put it in the cups and fill with your favorite lasagna filling.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 29, 2016, 05:01 PM
Dom, try it with spaghetti squash some time.

   Squash instead of the lasagna pasta?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 29, 2016, 05:53 PM
I can see spaghetti squash instead of the pasta. Love spaghetti squash.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 29, 2016, 06:23 PM
Dom!  Those look awesome!  :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 30, 2016, 05:24 AM
Me to Bob, but how would you line the cups? Make it into a paste maybe?

Thanks Bill..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 30, 2016, 05:26 AM
You talked me into it ;D

 I'm hitting the farmers market this Saturday to get a stock of other peppers. Do you all just hang them to dry or do osme use a dehydrator? I don't need much of an excuse to buy one.

Rg
I use the dehydrator, lay some foil over the tray and poke lots of little holes.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 30, 2016, 05:27 AM
Me to Bob, but how would you line the cups? Make it into a paste maybe?

Thanks Bill..
Shred it with a fork and layer it around the cups. I do Spaghetti squash Pie with meat sauce and mushrooms... Man it's good. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2016, 04:04 PM
We have spaghetti squash casserole sometimes. Make it in layers with sauce and cheese.

I'm sure it will line the cups just fine. I'm looking for a couple good squash tomorrow morning at the farmers market. Gotta have a try with it.

Thanks DD. I'm starting a search for a dehydrator.  :w00t:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 30, 2016, 04:24 PM
We have spaghetti squash casserole sometimes. Make it in layers with sauce and cheese.

I'm sure it will line the cups just fine. I'm looking for a couple good squash tomorrow morning at the farmers market. Gotta have a try with it.

Thanks DD. I'm starting a search for a dehydrator.  :w00t:

Rg
We got ours from Gander. Works great ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2016, 06:06 PM
I was looking at a 9 tray Excalibur, refurbished for around $180. Great reviews for All types of food.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 01, 2016, 07:08 AM
This weekend's canning supplies  :w00t:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2197_zpspdhaqjcq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2197_zpspdhaqjcq.jpg.html)

He cowhorn, Serrano and larger jalapeño are from the garden. Got the onions, beans and smaller jalapeño at the market. Those white onions are amazing. Very nice Amish farmer. Thought I'd do osme dilly beans too.

Also found a guy with 12 varieties of hot peppers ranging from hot to melt your face off. I might have to get some of those to dry.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Oct 01, 2016, 07:30 AM
I bought I think what is an Excalibur off of EBay years ago. The guy selling it never washed the marks from drying tomatoes off of the screens. I figured that they would wash off so I bid on it. I had the only bid because of those marks. I paid under $50 for it DELVERDED. About all I use it for is making jerky. Works great.

Edit: I looked to day. It has 8 trays but I did not look at the back to see what brand it is for sure. It is heavy!!!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bigkid69er on Oct 01, 2016, 08:49 AM
Didn't read all through but has anyone made their own saurkraut?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bigkid69er on Oct 01, 2016, 08:50 AM
I also love peppers. Usually grow my own but got too busy this year so I went to market and got tons of sweet and some hot peppers. Pickled em in oil and vinegar with shallots garlic and other spices. So good on everything
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 01, 2016, 01:09 PM
Talk to Attack about sauerkraut. He's an expert.

My newest raised bed. This one just for garlic. 32" x 96" x 11" deep.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0339_zpsfc4yvxuw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0339_zpsfc4yvxuw.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0340_zpstyqtlfgh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0340_zpstyqtlfgh.jpg.html)

I'll give it a week or two to settle then plant. I like the way it turned out.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Oct 01, 2016, 01:21 PM
If there is deer or rabbits in the area fence it off they will be in it in a minute.. buddy of our has a deer garlic problem in his neighbor hood just a suggestion..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 01, 2016, 02:58 PM
I can take care of that.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 01, 2016, 06:57 PM
Didn't read all through but has anyone made their own saurkraut?

Yup.

Easy.  Very easy.

Tons of you tube videos -

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=making+sauerkraut (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=making+sauerkraut)

Mac
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 02, 2016, 04:29 PM
Pickled up some big Sandy and red onions, cow horn and jalapeño peppers today. Other than some applesauce and a batch of dilly beans......I'm done!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2206_zps3exlp4zf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2206_zps3exlp4zf.jpg.html)

Had a nice veggie salad for dinner too.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2207_zps8nthuewq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2207_zps8nthuewq.jpg.html)

Good day in the kitchen and shop.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 02, 2016, 05:40 PM
Hey Dom, found a puffball this morning when I was running.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_2200_zpsjgzmaft0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_2200_zpsjgzmaft0.jpg.html)

Not quite as big as what you found. :-[

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 03, 2016, 06:13 PM
Hope you didn't eat it Bob  pretty sure those give you a tummy ach... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 03, 2016, 06:14 PM
But the stuff you canned looks great. .
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 03, 2016, 06:35 PM
Nah, I know better than that. Don't want to end up like Euell Gibbons.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 03, 2016, 06:36 PM
Nah, I know better than that. Don't want to end up like Euell Gibbons.

Rg

dead?

no choice on this
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 04, 2016, 03:28 AM
Urban legend has it that he died from eating wild mushrooms. Just figured an old hippie like Dom would know the name
 ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 04, 2016, 05:39 AM
He ate to many Grape Nuts..... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 04, 2016, 04:47 PM
Boy...I've got a good one...but I better not :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 05, 2016, 05:48 AM
Pulled all my cucumber plants last night..Picked 3 bags of tomatoes which my wife brought down to a friend. Still lots of cherry peppers..   Cabbage and Brussels sprouts look great...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 05, 2016, 06:12 AM
Boy...I've got a good one...but I better not :-\

Rg


Over in the jokes thread.....................but, keep it clean.

 ;D


And speaking about pulling cucumbers.................. :whistling:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 05, 2016, 05:56 PM
If you look up "Dirty old man" in the encyclopedia Brittanica your picture is all they print.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 05, 2016, 06:38 PM
Been working up a potting bench in the little wood shop. None of of the designs I saw had any good storage for soil. I settled on a 20 gallon galvanized trash can. It'll hold a full 2  cubic foot bag of potting soil plus.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1224_zpskgi9lvs5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1224_zpskgi9lvs5.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1227_zpsvdrn0y4d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1227_zpsvdrn0y4d.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1226_zpsl70d8t2y.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1226_zpsl70d8t2y.jpg.html)

Added a tote to catch the excess from potting.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1225_zpsmdyc9vik.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1225_zpsmdyc9vik.jpg.html)

Still working out the back of the bench. Shelves....cabinet....storage....there's some ideas rolling around in  my head.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2016, 04:12 AM
I woke up pretty early this morning and couldn't get back to sleep. Just finished browsing back on all 54 pages of this thread. What a fun topic this has been. I'm sure most of our gardens will be winding down soon. But,  we'll be planning next year's plantings and enjoying the fruits of our efforts all winter long. After all, that's what it's about, for the most part. Good eats!

So I just wanted to say thanks for all the help, advice and company. You're a lovely bunch of coconuts  ;D

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Oct 06, 2016, 04:36 AM


                 Nice job on the potting bench Rg. I guess you are enjoying your retirement to have the time to do projects like
                 this.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 06, 2016, 05:14 AM
Great job on the bench Bob..
I have also enjoyed this thread.. It was great seeing others gardens and all the veggies and canned stuff...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 06, 2016, 08:39 AM
Nice bench, Bob. This is a good thread. I enjoy it, too.  ;D

The garden is winding down. Peppers are thriving, but my tomatoes are all of a sudden inundated with Horned Tomato Worms! I've never seen them this late or this thick. I'm talking 12 to 16 a day (for 18 plants) for the last 4 days, and ranging in size from 3/4" to 3" long. It's always something!   ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2016, 04:23 PM
Thanks guys! Should have it pretty well finished this weekend. Fun stuff.

I've been seeing a lot of red Lilly leaf Beatles around. They're not bothering my plants that I can see. The little garden is still humming along for now. I should get some beans, radishes, chard and maybe some snow peas. Still bunch of peppers going too.

There's a new farm market down the road from me that just opened. I stopped in and showed the owner some pictures of my bird houses. He wants to take some on consignment. Sounds good to me ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 06, 2016, 06:21 PM
I woke up pretty early this morning and couldn't get back to sleep. Just finished browsing back on all 54 pages of this thread. What a fun topic this has been. I'm sure most of our gardens will be winding down soon. But,  we'll be planning next year's plantings and enjoying the fruits of our efforts all winter long. After all, that's what it's about, for the most part. Good eats!

So I just wanted to say thanks for all the help, advice and company. You're a lovely bunch of coconuts  ;D

Rg


I agree, I have enjoyed this thread as much as you. Wonderful tips and pics.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Oct 06, 2016, 06:25 PM
Great job on the bench Bob..
I have also enjoyed this thread.. It was great seeing others gardens and all the veggies and canned stuff...

Another for sticky or pin so it is easily found for others.. any how thanks again raquettedacker for starting this great thread have enjoyed reading threw it my self.. that's why I suggest a sticky or to pin it so it is easy to find for others..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 08, 2016, 01:11 PM
Garden is winding down, Maters are toast. Still lots of Peppers and Carrots. Brussles Sprouts are starting to tighten up. Lots of canning and a big ole pot of Venison Stew today me thinks :)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/garden%202016%20maters_zpsv28tnkhn.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/garden%202016%20maters_zpsv28tnkhn.jpg.html)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/garden%202016_zpsmpubylyt.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/garden%202016_zpsmpubylyt.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Oct 08, 2016, 01:28 PM
Its has  been fun and I have some great tips from all of you for next year. I just got done clearing out the garden with the exception of a batch of Brussel sprouts. 

Bob, I don't even know what a potting bench is but it looks like you did a great job on it, as usual.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 08, 2016, 03:07 PM
Great harvest Ed..  I was just out in the rain picking tomatos and peppers for Herbs mom and dad.
Brussels sprouts, cabbage  and cherry peppers are still going strong. I have a lot of green tomatoes along with a bunch of red ones but Imy going to pull the plants next week and clean those up.. leaves are falling good today so I can chop them up and put them in my beds...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 08, 2016, 05:54 PM
Great looking harvest there DD. I'm not giving up just yet.
Here's the potting bench in place. Just need to add some patio blocks and level it.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/DSC02954_zpsckescjqk.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02954_zpsckescjqk.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/DSC02957_zpsfu0bdxh9.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02957_zpsfu0bdxh9.jpg.html)

Gardens going strong. Asparagus, beans, radishes, chard, snow peas and peppers.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/DSC02956_zpsvgc1gwp9.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02956_zpsvgc1gwp9.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/DSC02955_zpskudeyd7e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02955_zpskudeyd7e.jpg.html)

Planted the garlic bed today.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/DSC02960_zpseqq45ygo.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/DSC02960_zpseqq45ygo.jpg.html)

Don't know how long it will last, but I'm in it till the horse bucks me.

Getting ready to get the bench dirty with bulb planting and reclaiming the flower pots.

I'm still kicking around the hydroponic garden ideas.  :w00t:

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 09, 2016, 05:30 AM
Wow that looks great Bob..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 09, 2016, 04:44 PM
Thanks Dom.Got it leveled up and dirty today ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1237_zpsrykh0qb1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1237_zpsrykh0qb1.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1239_zps03kymyah.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1239_zps03kymyah.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1240_zpsi2ez85xv.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1240_zpsi2ez85xv.jpg.html)

I like it. Looks like it belongs there. Works well too.
 Already have orders for two more. My daughter wants one and my son wants one for his girlfriends mom. I'm thinking they'll be gratis :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 10, 2016, 03:56 AM
Getting kind of sketchy in the garden. Looks like first frost could come this week. Think I'll harvest the peppers this morning. The rest will do what it does at this point. Planted half e new bed with garlic and covered it with chicken wire to keep the critters out. Pulled the parsley and worked in compost and manure in that part of the bed.transplanted a few roots to a small flower box for an indoor herb garden. I'll add some Thai basil to it as well.

 Leaves are falling pretty good now. I moved really short yesterday so I can bag leaves for mulch  with the mower and not pick up too much grass. Some of the asparagus is starting to yellow, but there's also new shoots.

I might transplant a couple of the smaller snow peas to a pot and bring them inside just as an experiment.


Any of you guys use a cold frame in the spring? I know ...........I have all winter to think about it .  ::)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 10, 2016, 05:26 AM


 I really like that bench ;D I plan on getting my Garlic in this week too, pulled all my Maters. Anyone ever let the carrots go till Spring?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 10, 2016, 05:31 AM
The carrots will turn to mush..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 10, 2016, 10:12 AM
X2
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Oct 10, 2016, 04:33 PM
Cover the carrots with a thick layer of leaves and leave them until spring. They will be the sweetest carrots you have ever ate come spring. Same with parsnips.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 10, 2016, 04:51 PM


  That's what I heard the other day..... Maybe I'll try it with half.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 10, 2016, 04:51 PM
The carrots will turn to mush..
I'm not that old  :w00t: :w00t: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 10, 2016, 06:16 PM
Cover the carrots with a thick layer of leaves and leave them until spring. They will be the sweetest carrots you have ever ate come spring. Same with parsnips.
The parsnips have worked for me but I've never had success with the carrots.  My best results were layering carrots and sand in a plastic tote in the cellar.  Sand, carrots, sand, carrots, etc. They stayed fresh and crisp through March.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 11, 2016, 03:38 AM
Frosty punkins out there this morning. I covered things up.....we'll see if anything survives. Supposed to be 74 tomorrow. 32 out there now and I think it could drop a bit more. That's a 42 degree swing in 24 hours.

Gonna need a couple extra layers for my walk this morning. Wonder if they make electric knee warmers ;).

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 11, 2016, 05:21 AM
Covered some things up also but it's 28* here. I hope the trees helped protect it..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 11, 2016, 05:10 PM
I escaped unscathed. Not so cold tonight so I'm good. Next problem will come Friday night. In the 30's again. I just want to see a few beans and I'll be happy ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 11, 2016, 05:32 PM
I came home from work at noon to take my tarps off and everything looked so good I watered everything..   But last week I took the electric fence down and I noticed all the ends of the tomato plants have been browsed by the deer....    I might get a couple more weeks out of it...     And put my ground blind up by it.. ::) ::)     ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 12, 2016, 04:52 AM
Good idea Dom. Wish I could do that. The bandits haven't bothered my bird feeders as yet. Things are pretty easy for them right now. Lots of feed. But they'll be around soon enough.

I've been thinking about the obstacle course for our squirrels. I might start with a maze box on a post and go from there. There's one big buck in the area that's pretty smart. My bet is he's the one we'll have the most fun with.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 12, 2016, 03:14 PM
I came home from work at noon to take my tarps off and everything looked so good I watered everything..   But last week I took the electric fence down and I noticed all the ends of the tomato plants have been browsed by the deer....    I might get a couple more weeks out of it...     And put my ground blind up by it.. ::) ::)     ;D
You ain't gonna hunt till November  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 12, 2016, 03:28 PM
You ain't gonna hunt till November  :-* :-* :-*


    Or it gets to cold to fish in a boat.   :P :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 12, 2016, 05:06 PM
Sounds like a nuisance permit to me :w00t:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 15, 2016, 07:17 AM
Glad I picked the rest of my tomatoes last night. 26* here this morning and pretty frosty....  Covered the peppers that are left with one of my Teepee covers so there still good..
The season  is over its sad but I'm done.. ;D
Through my back out yesterday putting benches away at the greenhouses so it's going to be a day off and take it easy..  Maybe a little boat therapy later when it warms up... ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 15, 2016, 12:11 PM
Got the rest of my garlic in this morning.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1242_zpsortu0wto.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1242_zpsortu0wto.jpg.html)

Bought some more seed from my guy at the farmers market. Got a couple for the fridge too ;D
We had 31 and  a frost on the grass this morning. I didn't cover anything last night and had no damage to the garden. Gonna pull the last tomato plants and plant the flower bulbs next.

Take it easy old man! I'm getting some "boat therapy" tomorrow morning and some "golf therapy" at 9:50 Monday morning. ;D

Chili is on the stove and smelling good.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 15, 2016, 04:16 PM
Planted about 300 bulbs today. Critter deterrent installed till spring.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1244_zpsyohrogqd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1244_zpsyohrogqd.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0343_zpsmpjjmdim.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0343_zpsmpjjmdim.jpg.html)

I'll pull the wire up in the spring.

Stuck some bulbs in the planters by the woodpile.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0344_zpseqiree4k.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0344_zpseqiree4k.jpg.html)

Covered the rest of the garlic bed too. I'll mulch that with leaves when I start picking them up.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0345_zpsi6ra2rca.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0345_zpsi6ra2rca.jpg.html)

All in all....a good day gardening.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 15, 2016, 04:54 PM
Sure looks great Bob. Can't wait to see all those bulbs in bloom....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 16, 2016, 03:52 AM
Should be fun. It goes from Asian lillies next to the pole, to tulips, to daffodils to crocus and iris. Should be stuff blooming most of the spring and summer.

My Bride will be happy  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 16, 2016, 08:41 AM
Anyone else pickle garlic? Did a small batch this morning.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0346_zpsnestfaos.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0346_zpsnestfaos.jpg.html)

Very yummy in salads, or straight up ;D the pickling takes a lot of the edge off.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 20, 2016, 05:46 AM
That looks interesting. Did you use your own pickle recipe?
I have a lot left over that I didn't plant.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 20, 2016, 03:42 PM
Yup. Pretty much the same as the refrigerator pickle recipe, but without the dill. Had some in a salad last evening. Really big flavor. Good stuff!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 20, 2016, 04:58 PM

Looks great RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 20, 2016, 06:11 PM
One of those things you put in the back of the fridge in October and discover again in December......much to your delight.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: JoeGG on Oct 20, 2016, 08:06 PM
How deep do you plant garlic? I hear the larger the cloves the better? And can you use supermarket garlic your first year to get the ball rolling?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: JoeGG on Oct 20, 2016, 08:07 PM
I planted sweet potatoes this year. Should I be digging them up by now?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 21, 2016, 04:53 AM
This is my first year with garlic, but I've done a ton of research and met a great guy at the local farmers market. He grows amazing garlic and has shared a bunch of info with me. Supermarket garlic is usually treated with a growth inhibitor to extend its shelf life. Although, most organic you'll find will not be treated.  That said, they just don't compare to good seed garlic. The cloves are tiny. I planted a German purple hard neck variety. The seed cloves were about 1 3-4" long and bigger around than my thumb. Huge in comparison to the stuff on the shelf at the grocery store. It's very hardy and has a big, bold flavor.

I bought 8 heads of seed garlic that gave me around 60 really large cloves with some left over for the kitchen. The heads were $1.00 each at the market. I used my home made dibber with a mark at 6" deep on 6" centers. That's what was recommended to me. I built the bed 32 x 96" to accommodate rows of 5 with a 3" border.

Along about next august we'll see if my planning worked ;D

Sorry, don't know about sweet potatoes. I'd guess you'd want to dig them before the ground freezes.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 21, 2016, 05:42 AM
I planted sweet potatoes this year. Should I be digging them up by now?

     Not sure where you live but I would say yes.. Especially if the tops are dead ..   Now these are true Yams and not the sweet potato vine?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 21, 2016, 11:34 AM
This is my first year with garlic, but I've done a ton of research and met a great guy at the local farmers market. He grows amazing garlic and has shared a bunch of info with me. Supermarket garlic is usually treated with a growth inhibitor to extend its shelf life. Although, most organic you'll find will not be treated.  That said, they just don't compare to good seed garlic. The cloves are tiny. I planted a German purple hard neck variety. The seed cloves were about 1 3-4" long and bigger around than my thumb. Huge in comparison to the stuff on the shelf at the grocery store. It's very hardy and has a big, bold flavor.

I bought 8 heads of seed garlic that gave me around 60 really large cloves with some left over for the kitchen. The heads were $1.00 each at the market. I used my home made dibber with a mark at 6" deep on 6" centers. That's what was recommended to me. I built the bed 32 x 96" to accommodate rows of 5 with a 3" border.

Along about next august we'll see if my planning worked ;D

Sorry, don't know about sweet potatoes. I'd guess you'd want to dig them before the ground freezes.

Rg



I am giving garlic a try as well. I was told as shallow as 2" but no deeper than 6". I planned to be conservative and plant them at 6". 6" on center was a common distance as well.

I hadn't planned to cover them from critters, but after looking at your photos it doesn't seem like a bad idea.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 21, 2016, 02:11 PM
I live in the village so there's a resident population of squirrels and deer that roam unchecked. I just thought covering them this winter might be a good idea.

I'm getting ready to mulch them up with the maple leaves that are dropping now. I'm going to put up a good sized pile to use as mulch on all my beds this winter. Once they dry out a bit from all this rain, I'll run them over a couple times with the mower then pick them up with the bagger. That's the plan anyway.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 22, 2016, 06:18 AM
Well I have been wanting to do this and started yesterday. Started making new 4 x 8 x 10" frames to put on top of my existing ones. That raises them to almost 20"...  No more bending over..Had enough compost to fill one so I will be making a few trips to the sheep farm and wast management for a few more truck loads.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 22, 2016, 08:16 AM
Beds that deep should really produce Dom. Good project for sure!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 22, 2016, 08:26 AM
Well I have been wanting to do this and started yesterday. Started making new 4 x 8 x 10" frames to put on top of my existing ones. That raises them to almost 20"...  No more bending over..Had enough compost to fill one so I will be making a few trips to the sheep farm and wast management for a few more truck loads.

That should be amazing. What's the plan on attaching the new to the old?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 22, 2016, 08:35 AM
Just a 2x6 nailed in each corner and in the centers...   To bad its raining so hard or I would have went to get more compost and make some more.....   Might not get them all done by spring but its a start. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 22, 2016, 08:40 AM
Thanks for the info. I used 4x4s in my corners. My beds are 4'x8'x8" and I regret no going bigger now that it has become a hobby for me and my 8" daughter. I am sure I will appreciate the higher beds once the novelty has worn off for her!

I am putting the garlic in today even though it's gonna rain all day here in the capital district. It's now or never!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 22, 2016, 09:14 AM
OK went out in the rain and took some pictures..   Its 35* and I think its turning or mixing with snow..

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0920_zpsj2bd8umj.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0920_zpsj2bd8umj.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0921_zpsvyhqnndr.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0921_zpsvyhqnndr.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0922_zpsjfpbqdyn.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0922_zpsjfpbqdyn.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0922_zpsjfpbqdyn.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0922_zpsjfpbqdyn.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0924_zpsqdphw94r.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0924_zpsqdphw94r.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0925_zps5whiecfy.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0925_zps5whiecfy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 22, 2016, 09:25 AM
Nice garden! Hoping for some snow up your way this week and the radar shows it may happen. Heading to the Adirondack lake area to chase white tails next weekend!

Thanks for sharing the pics!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 22, 2016, 10:06 AM
Beds that deep should really produce Dom. Good project for sure!
Rg

   That and I am hoping they stay more moist if we have another hot summer... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 22, 2016, 06:24 PM
Should have phase one squirrel maze in place tomorrow to start training the local population. Put a final coat of paint on it earlier today.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 22, 2016, 08:08 PM
Should have phase one squirrel maze in place tomorrow to start training the local population. Put a final coat of paint on it earlier today.

Rg

Do you have one of those little wheels?

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ti0afiPZfNo/USVowxEckiI/AAAAAAAAAIk/mwXPRCCxtEM/s1600/hamster+Wheel.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 23, 2016, 03:48 AM
I tried one once, but I got very dizzy and disoriented. Of course, that was back in the 60's. Dizzy and disoriented were a way of life. Might be fun for the squirrels though ;D

My son is coming over today for a bit. He shares my warped sense of humor so, we'll be planning phase two as we watch phase one progress. I have high hopes for two of the area critters. There's "Bucky" the big male grey squirrel and the "Little Red" the  tomato theif. Both are particularly adept at circumventing the bird feeder defenses.

I've already thought of an impeller type obstacle that could interrupt the path inside the maze. There's some really fun YouTube videos of squirrel olympics and obstacle courses. If nothing else, my Bride is going to have fun watching their antics. I'll have to teach her how to operate the camera video. That will be an even bigger challenge  ::)

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 23, 2016, 07:48 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAd3ALa--gg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAd3ALa--gg)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Ya6z-NlDo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Ya6z-NlDo)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsv2QKVu7_Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsv2QKVu7_Y)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV4Bo7I6Ztk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV4Bo7I6Ztk)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 24, 2016, 05:13 AM
Back when I was a regular traveler to Canada for week long fishing trips with the guys, we used to have chipmunk launching competitions. Winning was based on distance and a live chipmonk on landing. Somewhere I have photos of my chipmonk trebuchet.

Here's the maze set up for training. Started with a simple back and forth format.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1255_zps5huwhyb8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1255_zps5huwhyb8.jpg.html)

No participants as yet, but they did take the peanuts from the table. Been pretty cold and windy the past few days. They're hunkered down.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 24, 2016, 02:33 PM
Pretty cool. Can't wait to see some video.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 24, 2016, 04:26 PM
Pretty cool. Can't wait to see some video.. ;D
X2
Well looks like it's going to get cold so I decide to pick the garden almost clean ,  green&yellow beans , green peppers chard and yellow squash
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 24, 2016, 05:06 PM
Covered mine up for tonight. Not supposed to get below 40. Staying cool for the rest of the week but reasonable. No real freezing temps in the forecast for the next 10 days anyway. I'd like my beans to get a bit bigger. Doubt I'll get any useable radishes or snow peas, but there's chard and spinach and still hot peppers on the plants.

I'll wait it out a bit longer.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Oct 24, 2016, 11:46 PM
Last of ours came out of the ground tonight garbage night so it will work out for us.. there is always next year on the plantings for us..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 25, 2016, 09:47 AM
Pulled what was left of the garden out this past weekend. Planted garlic Sunday night.

Time to get after the whitetails and prep the ice fishing gear, now that the garden is done and the golf clubs are in storage
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 25, 2016, 12:17 PM

It spit snow here this morning
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 25, 2016, 12:27 PM
It spit snow here this morning

    Been doing that off and on all morning here...  Still windy as heck...... :P
Threw out about 100 mum plants today.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 25, 2016, 05:00 PM
Covered up the beans, chard, spinach and snow peas again tonight. I've got some beans, the chard is edible as is the spinach. No radishes really took. So much for them being a cool weather crop. Peppers will be ok I think. If the leaves show any damage I'll pick them clean tomorrow. Same with the chard and spinach.

If they can hold on the next couple days, I'll have another week of well above freezing temps for them to grow.

I fear the end is coming :-\

Right now it's dark chocolate, pecan brownies and a wee dram of McKinny Single Barrel 10 year old Bourbon.

Dang........life is sooooooo gooood!  ;D

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 25, 2016, 05:03 PM
   Been doing that off and on all morning here...  Still windy as heck...... :P
Threw out about 100 mum plants today.
Sorry to hear , I'm fond of mums
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 25, 2016, 05:31 PM
Sorry to hear , I'm fond of mums

    Stop by tomorrow and I will give you a bunch.  
The  front of my house is decorated pretty good.     ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 25, 2016, 06:59 PM
Still have some decent looking mums in the yard. Took a while for the last to bloom. But they're nice to see at the end of the growing year. Most everything else is peaked and on the way out.  We're heading into the "grey days" . Good thing I have a bunch of indoor greenery. There's something therapeutic about tending indoor plants when it's cold and snowy outside.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 26, 2016, 05:38 AM

  Mums are doin great still, Brussles are tightening up nicely and the peppers are giving me a heck of a crop. This was a fun season, I'm sad to see it end.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 26, 2016, 02:23 PM
Only got down to 38 last night. Everything looks ok so far. One more really cold night predicted tonight then it moderates some for a week or so.

I'm gonna hang in there for now.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 26, 2016, 03:52 PM
Dom, how do you freeze your peppers. Do you do them raw?  I decided to pick all my hot peppers tonight. Forecast is for a freeze. I have quite a pile of jalapeño , cowhorn and Serranos.

Also decided to pull the chard, spinach and beans. Guess I'm done after all :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 26, 2016, 04:30 PM
Rg just cut into pieces blanch and freeze , that's how I do it
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 26, 2016, 05:05 PM
Thanks Fred. I was wondering about blanching.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 26, 2016, 05:19 PM
Rg just cut into pieces blanch and freeze , that's how I do it

yup - works great
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 26, 2016, 05:59 PM
I don't blanch mine just vacuum pack and there fine....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 26, 2016, 06:08 PM
I don't blanch mine just vacuum pack and there fine....
Never tried that , interesting , most of my peppers were made into stuffed peppers and froze
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 26, 2016, 06:15 PM
Ok....I'll split the harvest in two. Some blanched....some not.........reports in about March

 ;D ;D

You guys are a riot. Love this thread.

Thanks,
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 26, 2016, 06:17 PM
Wouldn't it be great if we "gardeners"  all got together sometime, bringing our best of harvest and home made dishes to pass.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 26, 2016, 06:30 PM
Wouldn't it be great if we "gardeners"  all got together sometime, bringing our best of harvest and home made dishes to pass.

Rg

That would be fun
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: KingPerch on Oct 26, 2016, 08:41 PM
Wouldn't it be great if we "gardeners"  all got together sometime, bringing our best of harvest and home made dishes to pass.

Rg

I'll bring a fork! ;D I envy you guys with the great gardens. I'm not a good gardener.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 26, 2016, 09:12 PM
Wouldn't it be great if we "gardeners"  all got together sometime, bringing our best of harvest and home made dishes to pass.

Rg

That would be something!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 27, 2016, 03:32 AM
I'd travel a good long ways for that feed.

Something tells me we'd have enough for you too KP. You can bring the duck ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 27, 2016, 06:35 AM

Well if it ever get that far might as well bring perch, panfish and walleye fillets
They go good with veggie dishes 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 27, 2016, 07:37 AM
Well if it ever get that far might as well bring perch, panfish and walleye fillets
They go good with veggie dishes 
That they do..... I guess we could call it the pickle fest  :w00t: :w00t: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 27, 2016, 09:17 AM
I don't blanch mine just vacuum pack and there fine....

Actually, I have done both.
I really have not seen a difference.
One thing is always in my mind though.
Germs, etc.
The blanching does help to insure you kill the micro organisms, etc.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 27, 2016, 12:53 PM
This is what my mums looked like yesterday....

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0932_zpswmkrttv4.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0932_zpswmkrttv4.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0931_zpsw8qyovcw.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0931_zpsw8qyovcw.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0930_zps6ducdvco.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0930_zps6ducdvco.jpg.html)

    This is what they look like now....   :P

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0933_zps1gora0om.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0933_zps1gora0om.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0934_zps4ipfcqaf.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0934_zps4ipfcqaf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 27, 2016, 01:12 PM


  LOL go hunt  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 27, 2016, 02:21 PM
They'll be pretty again in the morning.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 27, 2016, 02:24 PM

Dom that looks really nice
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 27, 2016, 02:30 PM
RG, we freeze our peppers raw after we wash them. We put them in gallon zip-lock bags. We do bags of strips that are great for sausage and peppers, and bags of diced (3/8" square or so) that are great for chili, pizza, omelets, etc. Open the bag, grab what you need, reseal the bag, and back into the freezer. If you keep the air out of them, they'll keep for a couple years.    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 27, 2016, 02:46 PM
Here's a trick.   8)
When freezing anything in a zip-lock bag, whether it be veggies, fish, meat, or anything else, fill the bag with your goodies and submerse it in water up to the zipper before closing. The water pressure surrounding the bag will force the air out. No sucking on a corner of the bag.  ::)    No more freezer burn.   :-X
Try it. It works.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 27, 2016, 04:16 PM
Cool idea FM. Thanks!

I was contemplating a vacuum sealer. I like your idea better.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: KingPerch on Oct 27, 2016, 06:30 PM
I'd travel a good long ways for that feed.

Something tells me we'd have enough for you too KP. You can bring the duck ;D

Rg
I can do that! ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 27, 2016, 10:06 PM
If 'dacker didn't bring those lasagna cupcakes I'd be disappointed!   :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 28, 2016, 04:32 AM
Yeah!

I'm gonna give those a try this weekend.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Fishermantim on Oct 28, 2016, 12:25 PM
Here's a trick.   8)
When freezing anything in a zip-lock bag, whether it be veggies, fish, meat, or anything else, fill the bag with your goodies and submerse it in water up to the zipper before closing. The water pressure surrounding the bag will force the air out. No sucking on a corner of the bag.  ::)    No more freezer burn.   :-X
Try it. It works.  ;D


That's a GREAT idea!
Just don't let the vacuum sealer companies know or it will "let the air" out of their business balloon!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 28, 2016, 01:00 PM
Well the mums didnt look so good this morning... 
We had 2" wet snow with rain and freezing rain with ice on everything. Woke up at 230 to the sound of limbs crashing..
My yard is a mess and it up rooted my favorite tree, my white birch. I carried that tree out of the woods as a sapling 25 years ago.. >:( >:(
When it pulled up it also pulled  up the underground cable..
Now I have a temporary  cable laying on the ground all the way out to the  pole..
And it's snowing/raining again...

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0938_zpsa0vt3ylx.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0938_zpsa0vt3ylx.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0936_zpsd5kl8gda.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0936_zpsd5kl8gda.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0937_zps6qkkddgc.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0937_zps6qkkddgc.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0939_zpsp3ll34qi.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0939_zpsp3ll34qi.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Garden/100_0935_zpsagxamfwo.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Garden/100_0935_zpsagxamfwo.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 28, 2016, 01:07 PM

That's ok I'll keep them in business if my vac sealer ever gives up the 👻
That sucks Dom
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 28, 2016, 02:08 PM
Bummer Dom!

Well, at least you know where you can get another tree. And, I'm sure you'll be around in another 25 years to admire it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 28, 2016, 04:40 PM


  Wicked bummer Dom.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 30, 2016, 06:22 PM
Well, the garden is officially asleep. Picked it clean and turned it over. Piled a bunch of mulched leaves and grass on the beds and wished it well till spring comes around. For dinner we had the last of the fresh beans, spinach and chard with our steak and potatoes. The hot peppers are chopped, bagged and waiting their duty in the freezer. Can't believe the amount of peppers I harvested from just 3 plants.

The asparagus is still very green so it will go on till it dies off. Then I'll cover the beds with mulch.

Sure was a fun planting season. Lots of good eats and a fair stash in the cupboard.

Very much looking forward to next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 02, 2016, 06:03 PM


  Final pull for the season, still got some carrots out might let some go till spring and some I'll pull after a good hard freeze. All the peppers will head for the dehydrator except for a jar of Japs that I'm gonna try canning Bread N Butter style. Brussles freeze well and the carrots are destined for a stew this weekend. Life is good my friends, sad to see the season come to an end, but very pleased with the garden this year.  ;D
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/harvest%202016_zps1uqhccit.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/harvest%202016_zps1uqhccit.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 02, 2016, 06:29 PM
Great harvest Ed.......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 02, 2016, 06:41 PM
That's a fitting table to end the year.

My Bride and I had Tuna Subs for dinner with pickled jalapeños and sweet pickles on the side. Pickled jalapeños are really delicious. They lost some of the serious bite, but kept all their lingering heat. I haven't tried the pickled cowhorn peppers as yet. I have a feeling they're gonna be dynamite.

I'm thinking about growing peanuts in containers next year. ....ahhhhh.....next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 02, 2016, 07:00 PM
That's a fitting table to end the year.

My Bride and I had Tuna Subs for dinner with pickled jalapeños and sweet pickles on the side. Pickled jalapeños are really delicious. They lost some of the serious bite, but kept all their lingering heat. I haven't tried the pickled cowhorn peppers as yet. I have a feeling they're gonna be dynamite.

I'm thinking about growing peanuts in containers next year. ....ahhhhh.....next year.

Rg
Yup, sad to move on, but the changing of the seasons defines us here in Upstate NY and I'm excited for the rest of hunting season, Ice season commeth and still plenty of good perchin and shoreline eyes. Now for some surf n turf with a side of brussels sprouts :)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 02, 2016, 07:00 PM
Great harvest Ed.......
thanks bud. see you soon ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 02, 2016, 07:19 PM
I have an actual paid vacation form my part time gig next week. That's hilarious! I'll be on the finger lakes filling the freeezer with perch and pannies. Fall fishing is the best.

I'll pickle some fillets of course. What's life without something pickled ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 02, 2016, 07:30 PM
I have an actual paid vacation form my part time gig next week. That's hilarious! I'll be on the finger lakes filling the freeezer with perch and pannies. Fall fishing is the best.

I'll pickle some fillets of course. What's life without something pickled ;D

Rg
Do share the results, I'm most curious. I buy a jar of pickled herring once a month.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 02, 2016, 08:37 PM


  Why I hunt, fish and grow in one beautifully delicious pic.
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/2016%20dinner%20of%20the%20gods_zpscgwewesa.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/2016%20dinner%20of%20the%20gods_zpscgwewesa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 03, 2016, 03:44 AM
Oh man that looks good DD.

I copied this from the shanty. Over the years of pickling fish I've perfected my recipe.


Only pickle thoroughly frozen / thawed fish. Parasitic worms are a real possibility.

Wash fillets in cold water and cut into chunks

Brine; Thoroughly dissolve;
2 cups pickling salt
6 cups distilled water (very important to avoid a nasty mineral taste)


Soak fish in brine 4-6 hours or so in the refrigerator.
Remove fish and rinse thoroughly in cold water...discard brine


Heat;
3 cups white vinegar ( at least 5% acid)
1 cup cider vinegar ( at least 5% acid)
1 cup semi sweet white wine (something you'd drink)
2 cups sugar
4 tsp pickling spice

Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or so to infuse the spices into the pickling.  Remove from heat cool to room temp.

Strain pickling spices through cheesecloth or fine sieve to remove spices (I don't always do this, but it's better if you don't like chomping into a chunk of clove or a pepper corn)

Layer fish / Vidalia onion, sliced about 1/8," in a clean glass jar. (I save my pickle jars) Pack fairly well.

Pour cooled pickling over fish/onions to completely cover contents.

With a long utensil (I use a chopstick) poke down into the packed jar to remove any air bubbles and refill with remaining pickling solution.

Cover tightly and refrigerate for a good week before eating (if you can stand to wait that long )


Keep refrigerated!

Should be consumed within 4 - 6 weeks......like it's gonna last that long

Looks like this ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/fliesandpickleperch005.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/fliesandpickleperch005.jpg.html)

Works for any mild fish. Walleye gets much firmer than perch, bluegill or crappie. Bass through the ice come out pretty tasty too. I remove the lateral lines on bass and walleye.

Perch are still my favorite.

RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 03, 2016, 03:45 AM
Maybe we should just switch this over to a recipe thread for he winter ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 03, 2016, 05:22 AM


  Good thinkin!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 03, 2016, 06:39 AM
That looks great Bob. I have a few bags of of pickerel in the freezer to use up..
I have also been looking at sourkruat recipes  for  something to do this weekend..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 03, 2016, 06:58 AM
Talk to Attack about sauerkraut. He's an expert.

Pickerel should be good.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 03, 2016, 07:03 AM
I have been looking at recipes on how to make it in Mason jars.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 03, 2016, 07:04 AM
That looks great Bob. I have a few bags of of pickerel in the freezer to use up..
I have also been looking at sourkruat recipes  for  something to do this weekend..
Man, if you paid as much attention to the small game challenge as you did to this thread  :whistling: :whistling: :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Nov 03, 2016, 01:29 PM
Talk to Attack about sauerkraut. He's an expert.

Pickerel should be good.

Rg

Or simply go further back in this thread for the info.


 ;D


Youtube guys!!!!

It's easy to do and plenty of instructions there.
My neighbor taught me, but youtube is just as good and easy.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 03, 2016, 01:47 PM
I just checked out making it in a jar. Dirt simple. I'm putting up a batch this weekend. Might take a ride to Phelps.....Sauerkraut Capitol of The World, and buy a cabbage or two.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 03, 2016, 02:12 PM
Yeah Bob, pretty simple.. I have a bunch of heads in the garden  still that are a little bigger than a soft ball.
Plus it won't take up freezer space..
Have you been using any relish?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 03, 2016, 04:20 PM
It seems to have disappeared. Hot dogs, sausage, burgers....it was great on all of them. I even tried it on some grilled fish. Awesome stuff!

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 03, 2016, 09:29 PM


    15 pounds venison summer sausage  ;D
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/summer%20sausage_zpsv3sn32j8.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/summer%20sausage_zpsv3sn32j8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 04, 2016, 04:01 AM
I have a package of venison polish sausage in the freezer gifted to me by a friend that are gonna hit the grill this weekend. Might just make some six beer chili too ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 04, 2016, 07:11 AM


  Whats with the pictures not working?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 04, 2016, 07:16 AM
It appears that Photobucket is down for maintenance.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Nov 04, 2016, 08:00 AM

Well yesterday I pulled the rest of my garden , got 2 more squash and 1/2 dozen green peppers
  Only thing left are the marigolds that were at the end of the rows which are in full bloom
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Nov 06, 2016, 01:36 PM
Head's up Bob.
I'm making sauerkraut.
Donna bought 10 large heads of cabbage today.
Jeff took them up to the pizzeria to shred.

I'll take pics and document as I go.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Nov 06, 2016, 03:37 PM
Here we go.
Here is the shredded cabbage that Jeff brought back.
BTW, these are food grade buckets.
You can buy them on Amazon cheap or get them from any restaurant.
I sometimes use a pickle crock but these are WAY lighter and work great.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/mcattac/IMG_1628_zpsorm49ugk.jpg)



Then you add pickling salt to it.
I used about 1/2-2/3 of this box for all this cabbage.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/mcattac/IMG_1629_zps1mzw3j3y.jpg)



I pulled out the cabbage and slowly added a little at a time, with a little salt, mixing with my hands.
Mixed it all in the 2 buckets but then decided I could combine it all into one bucket.
It's really tight but it will reduce as it ferments.
When mixing it you pound on it and this forms water.
The water will keep coming out of the cabbage and eventually ride over the top of the cabbage.
When you are done the cabbage must be about 1/2" below the water.
You can add water if you need to.
I don't add water until about 8-12 hrs after I get it all mixed and sitting to ferment.
Tomorrow morning I will check it before work and add some water if needed.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/mcattac/IMG_1630_zpsovuianle.jpg)



Next you find a heavy brick.
It goes on top of a large plate that rests on top of the cabbage.
The plate, with the weight of the brick, pushes the cabbage down, keeping it submerged under the water away from any air.
I wrap it in an old shirt so it doesn't chip the plate.
Before I insert the plate and brick, I put in a large kitchen garbage bag.
The plate and brick goes inside this.  This makes it easier to lift out the plate and brick to check on things periodically.
Lifting it out allows you to skim off the "junk" that forms from the fermentation process.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/mcattac/IMG_1631_zpspazchexh.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/mcattac/IMG_1632_zpsk3s76hhp.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/mcattac/IMG_1633_zpsqe3ijjbe.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/mcattac/IMG_1634_zpswjrul02d.jpg)


Now I simply wrap the bag up and around things and move it into a corner in the kitchen.
The bag also keeps dust and junk from falling into it.
As time goes on I check it about once a week.
I skim out the "junk" and maybe even remove some of the water.
Eventually it might lower enough down into the bucket for me to put the lid on the bucket.
I won't fasten the lid tight so pressure can continuously vent during fermentation.
Taste it after a week and each week you check it to see how it is coming along.
When we are done we freeze it in either vacuum seal bags or double zip loc freezer bags.
It freezes very well.
Once you make your own you will NEVER buy it in the store anymore.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/mcattac/IMG_1635_zpsjswecojq.jpg)




You can get more info on YouTube.

Here's a link to one -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAByu1Lb8GM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAByu1Lb8GM)


Have fun guys.
Mac
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 06, 2016, 04:07 PM

  Awesome deal, thanks for sharing  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Nov 06, 2016, 08:37 PM
Yea, I'll update here and there with a pic or two.
I'll show you the foam that forms that you need to skim off.
Not brain surgery.
It's so easy and it tastes so awesome........if you like kraut.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Nov 07, 2016, 06:11 AM
quick update.
The water started coming up and out of the bucket overnight.
I have too much in the bucket.
After work tonight I will split it back up into 2 buckets.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 07, 2016, 12:51 PM
Started out with a pretty frosty boat this morning. I forgot to throw the cover over it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1275_zpsmuoosyve.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1275_zpsmuoosyve.jpg.html)

Ended up with 40 perch in just a couple hours.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1278_zpsqyblzykk.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1278_zpsqyblzykk.jpg.html)

I'm happy ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Nov 07, 2016, 01:46 PM
10 short of your limit.
Moderation is a good thing Bob.

 ;)


You fished....................I came to work.

Sounds fair.

 :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Nov 07, 2016, 03:58 PM
That's a nice day on the water and some nice fillets to go with your vegetables.  Just finished picking all the Brussel sprouts the other day so 2016 is in the books. Garden needs some work next spring to get it looking like yours and the rest of the gangs. Good thread and posts  this year, I got some good ideas from everyone.       
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 07, 2016, 04:08 PM
10 short of your limit.
Moderation is a good thing Bob.

 ;)


You fished....................I came to work.

Sounds fair.

 :D



Heck, I got paid to fish today :rotflol:

It was a very nice fall day on the water for sure. I started worrying about getting sunburned......in November.

Good eats for sure Bart. I'm probably going out again tomorrow since it looks to be a carbon copy of today. Might just chase some of those gills on Honeoye.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 12, 2016, 08:43 AM
Well I'm bummed, went to waste management first thing this morning  for a truck load of compost and they stopped loading it November first... :P
I was hoping to raise a few more beds this weekend..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 12, 2016, 05:02 PM
No worries Dom. Spring is just around the corner ::)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 12, 2016, 05:35 PM
On a happier note....I pickled up a jar of perch this morning.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1291_zpseuq5oxar.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1291_zpseuq5oxar.jpg.html)

It's getting happy in the fridge. In a week or so....if I can wait.....it'll be darned tasty. Save your extra brine and make another batch in a couple weeks. The brine keeps for months in the fridge. The fish should be consumed in 4-6 weeks.....like it takes that long.

It's why I fish DD ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Nov 13, 2016, 02:20 PM


  Cant wait to give it a whirl, and if I'm fortunate enough to get another deer I'm gonna try pickling the heart.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 13, 2016, 04:28 PM
Ive pickled heart using cold process. Cook it thoroughly first then jar it up with onions and a good vinegar brine mixture. Forget about it being in the back of the fridge for a week and enjoy.

Good stuff!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 13, 2016, 04:44 PM
Right RG..  I like a bread and butter brine for my hearts.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 13, 2016, 05:33 PM
It's taken me all day to upload, downsize, and get this posted, but Breakfast anybody?
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1056_zpstfpchjoq.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1056_zpstfpchjoq.jpg.html)
Bacon, onions, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh spinach, basil,  and eggs, cherry toms, and feta.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 13, 2016, 07:20 PM
Or how about dinner?
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/20161113_190846_zpsc6qdhumm.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/20161113_190846_zpsc6qdhumm.jpg.html)
Duck a l'orange over apple stuffing with roasted sweet potatoes and fresh picked brussel sprouts.  
Life is good today!  Credits to my bride.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 14, 2016, 04:09 AM
It's taken me all day to upload, downsize, and get this posted, but Breakfast anybody?
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1056_zpstfpchjoq.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1056_zpstfpchjoq.jpg.html)
Bacon, onions, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh spinach, basil,  and eggs, cherry toms, and feta.   ;D

OH MY! What an awesome looking dish. Looks like some mushrooms in there too. Is that topped on a pizza dough ? The duck looks yummy too.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 14, 2016, 05:38 AM
All that looks real good..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 14, 2016, 05:49 AM
You're right RG, sliced fresh mushrooms, too.  It was all built on top of crescent roll dough.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 14, 2016, 08:34 AM
Thanks...that makes sense. Just showed myBride the pics and description .......she likes that idea. Maybe for dinner tonight.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Nov 14, 2016, 09:26 AM
Sauerkraut update -
I checked both buckets last night.
Smells like kraut, so fermentation is well underway.
Not really any scum yet to skim off.
Might be bagging it sooner than originally thought.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 14, 2016, 12:26 PM
Just to let you know RG, we precooked the bacon and onions and spread that on top of the mozzarella and Parmesan. We didn't crack the eggs onto the pie until halfway through the baking time for the crescent rolls, and when that time was up we put it under the broiler for a minute or so just to firm up the tops of the eggs. They were done perfectly. No runny whites, but the center of the yokes were still soft.  Enjoy.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 14, 2016, 01:48 PM
Just to let you know RG, we precooked the bacon and onions and spread that on top of the mozzarella and Parmesan. We didn't crack the eggs onto the pie until halfway through the baking time for the crescent rolls, and when that time was up we put it under the broiler for a minute or so just to firm up the tops of the eggs. They were done perfectly. No runny whites, but the center of the yokes were still soft.  Enjoy.   ;D

Nice recipe. Thanks for sharing.

I can smell the sauerkraut from here Mac. West wind ya know ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Nov 14, 2016, 02:30 PM


I can smell the sauerkraut from here Mac. West wind ya know ;D

Rg

If your timing is right when you get that treadmill motor................. 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 14, 2016, 04:23 PM
Well, I'm in the throws of moving stuff around....again. Most of my fishing stuff  and fly tying stuff is back in the spare bedroom...in other words, I'm slowly gutting the basement to make room for the wood working equipment. It's pretty much re-assess and purge at this point. The pickup is slowly filling up for a trip to the dump in the near future. I'm amazed with how I can accumulate stuff.

My saving grace is, I can let go of it too......thank heavens.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Nov 16, 2016, 09:51 AM
Does anyone know how long pine needs to dry before you can split with an ax? I dropped 3 large pines in June. I used a piece of trunk of one of them as a chopping block to split other wood this past weekend with the Fiskars and the the chopping block was splitting by the time i finished the chore.

I would have thought 5 months wasn't enough, but would love to get it split and stacked next to the fire pit before the start of hard water season.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 16, 2016, 09:59 AM
I live in a  pine Grove and burn a lot of pine in my fire pit.  Split once or twice and it will burn.. Whole chunks of fresh pine burns well. Split what you want now and stack it and burn away.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Nov 16, 2016, 10:03 AM
Thanks. I have been clearing my yard of pines for years now. Pine sure does burn well in the fire pit out back, regardless of whether it's August or January
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 16, 2016, 10:14 AM
We Camp in the adirondacks right after ice/snow out and the first thing we do is look for a downed pine  for insta  heat.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Nov 22, 2016, 08:08 AM
Gave it the ol' college try this morning. the main trunks laughed at the fiskars. covered them up and will have at them come spring time
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 04, 2016, 04:31 PM
Sauerkraut update.
We bagged it up tonight.
Got 19.5 quart freezer Ziploc bags filled.
Smelled awesome.

I saw cans of kraut at the store on sale yesterday for $2 a can.
I figure ours is about the same as 30 cans.
So we spent $20 for about $60 worth of kraut.

If it cost more than store bought I would still make it because of how good it tastes.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Dec 04, 2016, 05:23 PM
Well, I'll hope for prevailing East winds ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 04, 2016, 05:51 PM
Well, I'll hope for prevailing East iwnds ;D

Rg

Yea Bob.
The kitchen stinks pretty good.
 :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 13, 2016, 08:50 PM
Sauerkraut update.
We bagged it up tonight.
Got 19.5 quart freezer Ziploc bags filled.
Smelled awesome.

I saw cans of kraut at the store on sale yesterday for $2 a can.
I figure ours is about the same as 30 cans.
So we spent $20 for about $60 worth of kraut.

If it cost more than store bought I would still make it because of how good it tastes.


2nd update.
Never rinsed it before I bagged it.
So I never got the excess salt out of it.
First bag we cooked up was salty as help.
Next bag I rinsed before we cooked it and it was fine.

Also, 3 weeks wasn't enough.
At least not for us.
2-3 more weeks would have been better.
It's sauerkraut, but it's mild.
We like it stronger.
More fermented.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 19, 2017, 11:22 AM
The deer have been liking whats left of my Brussels sprouts...     ;D
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fish/100_0985_zps9h1tfbyt.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fish/100_0985_zps9h1tfbyt.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/Fish/100_0986_zpswktw1mau.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/Fish/100_0986_zpswktw1mau.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 19, 2017, 02:45 PM
That's a good landlord :clapping:

They browse around my bird feeders all the time. I leave a couple corn cobs out for the squirrels and blue jays. They nibble on them.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 19, 2017, 03:03 PM
Yeah that was last week before the snow melted.
I got a few that hang around..   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 19, 2017, 03:06 PM
It's hard to believe we start filling pots with soil in 3 to 4 weeks....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 19, 2017, 05:10 PM
They already have the pergolas and summer furniture being set up at the store. We still have 57, 24" snow blowers in stock. They're moving the garden tractors inside in the next couple weeks.

My garden still looks sound asleep.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 19, 2017, 08:30 PM
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/20170119_182118_zpsorrlenpm.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/20170119_182118_zpsorrlenpm.jpg.html)
My bride's new little hydro-ponic herb garden. Dill, Thai basil, and Genovese basil are up. Mint sprouted today.  Still waiting for cilantro and parsley.  She started it all 10 days ago.  Fun!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 20, 2017, 05:39 AM
That's pretty cool Bill.   I bet you could grow all kinds of things in that ...... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 20, 2017, 12:03 PM
You know Dom, I think we could.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 20, 2017, 01:35 PM
Old hippies :rotflol:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 20, 2017, 01:51 PM
Oh my gosh. I'm talking bout peppers and tomatoes... :P.     ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 20, 2017, 01:53 PM
And I like the almanac in the picture.....   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 20, 2017, 02:25 PM
Oh my gosh. I'm talking bout peppers and tomatoes... :P.     ;D

uhuh.............. 8)


 :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 20, 2017, 02:44 PM
And I like the almanac in the picture.....   ;D
Can't go a year without it!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 20, 2017, 02:46 PM
Old hippies :rotflol:

Rg
Uhhhh..... I understand that's way too aromatic for in the house....   ::)

We envision having fresh cherry tomatoes throughout the year after the herb thing is done.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 20, 2017, 02:54 PM
Nothing better than the smell of tomato plants.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 20, 2017, 03:29 PM
Well, I know how you kids are ;D

I was browsing around the herb seeds in the store the other day. I was thinking about putting some up in one of my small window boxes. I can find some window room somewhere. Sure miss the fresh parsley and Thai basil.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 20, 2017, 04:29 PM
Yeah you know, older hippie!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 23, 2017, 09:40 AM
I planted garlic for the first time in October. I was pleasantly surprised to see what appears to be a sprout shooting through the snow. I didn't think i would see a sprout so soon.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 23, 2017, 03:50 PM
I planted 64 cloves in a new bed last fall. There's several sprouts coming up through the 8" of mulch I put on top at the end of the season. I'm hoping for a good crop of garlic this season. Everything's bett with garlic ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 25, 2017, 02:02 PM
We got our order for 26 thousand plugs for our first planting conformed.  Won't be long, bout 4 1/2 weeks..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 25, 2017, 05:23 PM
Then you'll be just pluggin' along!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 25, 2017, 05:48 PM
That's a lot of marigolds Dom ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 25, 2017, 05:54 PM
Please keep us up to date with pictures. It's a very interesting process to many of us. I really don't know what a "plug" is or how you handle them.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 25, 2017, 06:27 PM
Please keep us up to date with pictures. It's a very interesting process to many of us. I really don't know what a "plug" is or how you handle them.

Rg


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 25, 2017, 06:42 PM
I've seen those somewhere :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 25, 2017, 07:03 PM
Bob these are plugs..  They come in trays from 500 and something to 700 and something plants.. This was an order from last year...   We do this a few times a year......


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This is what 15,000 baby marigolds look like..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jan 26, 2017, 05:58 AM
Oh my gosh. I'm talking bout peppers and tomatoes... :P.     ;D
And Brownies  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 26, 2017, 07:00 AM
That's a lot of separating and replanting right there.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jan 26, 2017, 07:41 AM
That's a lot of separating and replanting right there.

Rg
Do you generally start from seed, or buy plugs? I do a combination of both, I tried one of the cheap green houses and it got destroyed by the first big wind storm we had. Now it serves as my Cuke trellis   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 04, 2017, 02:59 AM
I missed this one DD. Last year I started everything from seed. I picked up a crushed 2x4' troffer fixture from Lowes for $20 I think and put 4- 5000k lamps in it to use as a starter. Bought some of the little plastic cube trays and some of the small peat containers. I lined the fixture with reflectix ( I have pictures of the setup somewhere) and made it adjustable. Worked like a charm.

Learned a bit too. I started way too many plants for what I used and started them way too soon. Hopefully I'll be able to stand the wait this spring and not get going too soon. But, knowing me.....I'll get really anxious to play in the dirt  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 04, 2017, 07:43 AM


Learned a bit too. I started way too many plants for what I used and started them way too soon. Hopefully I'll be able to stand the wait this spring and not get going too soon. But, knowing me.....I'll get really anxious to play in the dirt  ;D

Rg

This brings up a question I have always wondered.
When do you plant inside?
Say you want to move them outside on Memorial weekend.
How many weeks before would be a good rule of thumb.
I'm speaking about plants like tomatoes, pepper, zucchini, and cukes.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 04, 2017, 07:57 AM
We get our tomato and pepper plugs 3rd week of March and they are 1/2 to 3/4 inches tall...  Than they are all transplanted into 6pack trays...   All 18,000 of them... :o
Zucchini and cucumbers we start from seed and they only need about 4 weeks inside...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 04, 2017, 01:18 PM
Seems to me that 4-5 weeks is more than plenty. This year I'll "harden " the seedlings by graudally moving them outdoors....at least that's my plan ......sort of :-\ . Last year I let some get too tall under the lights by starting too early. They got a bit skinny. So this year I'll start a bit later and move them out to the sunshine  earlier, bringing them in at night.

Hopefully it will encourage a more robust seedling. I'm new at this so experienced suggestions are very welcome.

I think I'm going to make a "hot box" in the garden area to help things along. I want another bed for Strawberries anyway. It can be dual purpose. That's assuming I plant the strawberries as annuals.

Need to do some more research on that too.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 05, 2017, 09:24 AM
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The little AeroGarden is doing pretty well other than the parsley and cilantro pods that came with the kit. We did however put fresh seeds in them last Sunday and they too are sprouted today. We had to raise the lights 4" this week!

Last night we ordered a 31 station seed starting tray for it. It is used to germinate and start the seeds, then you transplant the plugs into your pots or 6 packs.  That's our Valentine's gift to each other.  Fun!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 05, 2017, 11:31 AM
Bob the hardening off is a great idea...
As far as annual strawberries theres a lot of different kinds, even climbing...   Most people grow them in large containers.

Bill that looks like a tropical paradise compared to outside... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 05, 2017, 12:35 PM
I've got lots of greenery in my home, none of fit is edible though. I like the little growing station.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 05, 2017, 01:44 PM
Bob you need some of these for inside in the winter...

 https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/Meyer-Lemon-Tree.htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=shopping&gclid=CNKQtffa-dECFQmHswodxncAeA   (https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/Meyer-Lemon-Tree.htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=shopping&gclid=CNKQtffa-dECFQmHswodxncAeA)

 https://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/lawn-and-garden/dwarf-fruit-trees/article   (https://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/lawn-and-garden/dwarf-fruit-trees/article)

 https://www.starkbros.com/tags/indoor-fruit-trees   (https://www.starkbros.com/tags/indoor-fruit-trees)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 05, 2017, 02:15 PM
Here is a picture from last year of the Meyers Lemon we have in the green house ...

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 05, 2017, 03:39 PM
Pretty cool Dom. Does it drop it's leaves in the winter?

I was just telling my Bride you have it made with those greenhouses. You'll have tomatoes and peppers in May ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 05, 2017, 04:08 PM
No stays green year round, it gets the fruit on it in the winter.  There about ready to harvest now....   A little vodka 7 and fresh lemon party... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 05, 2017, 04:15 PM
I love it :clapping: :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 06, 2017, 09:05 AM
I've got lots of greenery in my home, none of fit is edible though. I like the little growing station.

Rg

Again, it's fun! We enjoyed a fresh Dill dip with the Super Bowl last. Yum!! It was really good on the mini pigs-in-a-blanket.  ;D

This morning, the cilantro that was just sprouted yesterday, is touching the top of the dome. That's like 3/4" overnight!   :o

I might have to try one of those little lime trees, Dom.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 09, 2017, 10:31 AM
Here is a picture from last year of the Meyers Lemon we have in the green house ...

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The Meyer lemon is amazing, We used to make a Beurre Blanc out of them at the Sherwood in and serve it with all sorts of fish  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 09, 2017, 04:53 PM
It was pretty slow at the store today. Had my pad and pencil in hand doing drawings of my garden plots. Looks like I'll be adding a bed in the spring. Can't get here too soon for me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 09, 2017, 07:35 PM

Can't get here too soon for me.

Rg


about time you saw the light.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 10, 2017, 04:06 AM
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THE GARDEN ELWOOD..........THE GARDEN!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 10, 2017, 07:35 AM


  Too early to pine for the Garden RG, Long ways to go yet. I might just buy some Pickling Cukes from Wegmans and make a couple batches, I'm long out, and the store bought ones I used to love just don't cut it after last year ;) I'm actually going to scale back on the variety of plants this year and focus more on what does well and I can preserve. Anything else will be potted like lettuces and herbs. I usually do 6 Zucchini, only going for 3. Expanding the cuke and pepper area, 2X the Brussels as last year and 2x the peas and beans. Maters I might scale back a plant as well.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Fish Farmer on Feb 10, 2017, 08:58 AM
Last year it was so dry I had poor results in one garden, but good results on the one with the rain barrel. Even the lack of rain dried up the rain barrel source for a while.

This April I'm redoing some gutters and using two, possibly three barrels and lots of hose. It would be nice if I never have to run town water for my various planted areas.

I may try a planting of Virginia peanuts up here in the Champlain Valley. They say they need 4 months of frost free weather. Usually our last frost is mid May and it can be pretty mild and then one in September. Last year it was mild in May and stayed hot forever. I plan on seeding the peanuts in the ground the beginning of May and covering with a clear plastic cold frame. I could also start them inside on my sunny porch. I may do them both ways to compare growth.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 10, 2017, 01:50 PM
Good thing I have the "little wood shop" to keep me busy DD. No ice to speak of...I'd go nutz if I couldn't get lost on the lathe.

I'm scaling back the tomatoes for sure. Just enough to harvest and eat. I'll buy sauce and salsa tomatoes. Pickles on the other hand.....I'm not sure I can grow enough in the space I have. Fortunately, I've still got a fair stash from last year. I had about 10 plants last year and bought another bushel or so. I'll have at least 15 plants this year.

I've been researching growing peanuts too, but I'll probably pass this year. I was reading about growing veggies from the bottom of a hanging 5 gallon bucket. I've got 6 posts that will support 2 buckets each :w00t: maybe beans or peppers . I'm still contemplating.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 10, 2017, 03:55 PM
Good thing I have the "little wood shop" to keep me busy DD. No ice to speak of...I'd go nutz if I couldn't get lost on the lathe.

I'm scaling back the tomatoes for sure. Just enough to harvest and eat. I'll buy sauce and salsa tomatoes. Pickles on the other hand.....I'm not sure I can grow enough in the space I have. Fortunately, I've still got a fair stash from last year. I had about 10 plants last year and bought another bushel or so. I'll have at least 15 plants this year.

I've been researching growing peanuts too, but I'll probably pass this year. I was reading about growing veggies from the bottom of a hanging 5 gallon bucket. I've got 6 posts that will support 2 buckets each :w00t: maybe beans or peppers . I'm still contemplating.

Rg
The lack of ice is frustrating, every day I look at the 3k+ of gear I have just sitting there and get a little sick. I could drive and fish some smaller waters, but The slow work, and now the flu have kept me home. I think I'll try the strawberry plants in a hanging bucket this year. I have to build a patch for the ever bearing plants, they are not the best eating berries, but it's cool to get fresh berries in November ;D I really need to work on an irrigation system for my fruit trees, and a way to combat the dang Jap Beetles, they decimate my trees year after year.  

 I've also been kicking around the Idea of a root cellar, old school one. I have plenty of space and my neighbor operates a site work company, I'm sure I can find a way to barter a nice big hole in the ground ::) ::) Dang it RG I'm excited for a garden now..... Maybe I'll just go hang with Dom at his green houses for a spell ;)
 

 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 10, 2017, 04:36 PM
Pretty sure Dom could use the help soon. He's a busy boy this time of year.

It's a tough time of year. Especially for the "green thumbs" . I've taken to long walks in the woods looking for standing deadwood saplings to turn on the lathe. At least it's out in the light of day.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 10, 2017, 05:18 PM
Pretty sure Dom could use the help soon. He's a busy boy this time of year.

It's a tough time of year. Especially for the "green thumbs" . I've taken to long walks in the woods looking for standing deadwood saplings to turn on the lathe. At least it's out in the light of day.

Rg


What kind of wood do you like RG? I have a few on my property, mostly maple.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 10, 2017, 05:35 PM
Maple, ash, beech, black birch, cherry.to name a few. My son is asst. superintendent at a local country club. They've been taking out a lot of trees to open up the course. I've got a pretty good supply of ash and maple. This spring we're going to raid the log piles for bowl blanks.

We've just started playing with turning green wood and have a stack that's drying as well. Fun stuff on the lathe.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 10, 2017, 06:08 PM
Maple, ash, beech, black birch, cherry.to name a few. My son is asst. superintendent at a local country club. They've been taking out a lot of trees to open up the course. I've got a pretty good supply of ash and maple. This spring we're going to raid the log piles for bowl blanks.

We've just started playing with turning green wood and have a stack that's drying as well. Fun stuff on the lathe.

Rg
I envy you my friend, once you decide to part with any of your creations look me up  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 10, 2017, 06:56 PM
Bob plant your cucumbers along your fence and get them to climb up. Saves a lot of room...
And I have never seen anyone have any luck growing plants upside down, but knowing you, you will get them to flourish...
 ;D
  And I'm not doing egg plants, broccoli and cauliflower...  That should open up some room...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 11, 2017, 12:31 AM
Doing some gardening research.. thinking about ripping out a few older boxes.. reason being were not planting as much as we use to..  so thinking maybe one small box that will handle it all is in need.. sick of weeding every spring summer and fall.. looking and getting lots of ideas off pintrest and here..



really looking in to a raised bed design  you can sit on the edge and weed the garden from so not bending and stooping over trying to weed it..  thinking a 1.5 to 2 foot from ground up box full of dirt with a stable edge you can sit on..  3x6 foot square  ting to face it in to the sun rise for plenty sun maybe a latice wood back so tomato and cucumbers have some thing to grip to in the back half and maybe peppers and garlic etc in the front but will see what happens..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 11, 2017, 11:14 AM
Doing some gardening research.. thinking about ripping out a few older boxes.. reason being were not planting as much as we use to..  so thinking maybe one small box that will handle it all is in need.. sick of weeding every spring summer and fall.. looking and getting lots of ideas off pintrest and here..



really looking in to a raised bed design  you can sit on the edge and weed the garden from so not bending and stooping over trying to weed it..  thinking a 1.5 to 2 foot from ground up box full of dirt with a stable edge you can sit on..  3x6 foot square  ting to face it in to the sun rise for plenty sun maybe a latice wood back so tomato and cucumbers have some thing to grip to in the back half and maybe peppers and garlic etc in the front but will see what happens..
Have you tried the landscaping fabric?We have used it the last 2 years and it has eliminated weeding almost entirely, you get a few weeds from where you cut the fabric for your plant, but literally I spent 10 mins weeding all of last summer.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 11, 2017, 02:05 PM
For you guys that have way to many zucchinis, my wife and I were watching a cooking show this morning and the lady was making zucchini pickles....   Lots of different kinds of recipes for them ...   Were going to try them this year....

  https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS724US724&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=zucchini+pickles   (https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS724US724&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=zucchini+pickles)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 11, 2017, 04:58 PM
Have you tried the landscaping fabric?We have used it the last 2 years and it has eliminated weeding almost entirely, you get a few weeds from where you cut the fabric for your plant, but literally I spent 10 mins weeding all of last summer.

We tried it..  the fabric works good but we got so many boxes just becomes a pain with them all and more then half of the boxes are not used any more.. like said will see.. maybe I have to do a hydroponics garden will see.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 11, 2017, 05:26 PM
I've used fabric and not. My raised beds didn't take 10 minutes to weed last year with or without. I won't be using it this year. I think the trick is to keep the beds narrow enough to reach the center easily. I don't believe I'll ever build one wider than 3'. In fact I think 2' is better for my type of small space gardening.

I had a really good harvest last season considering it was my first year with the beds. I'm looking forward to learning  lot more this year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 11, 2017, 05:51 PM
Our beds now are 4 x6 and 4X4 etc just to large to keep up with and thinking the smaller beds will help out..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 12, 2017, 01:37 PM
Sauerkraut update. After eating 2 qts of what we made, Donna and I both agreed the cabbage really needed more pickling time before we bagged it and froze it. The 4 wks or so just wasn't enough. It tasted more like cabbage than sauerkraut. Others would have liked it but we both enjoy it to be more fermented and more flavorful. So I decided to thaw all the bags and put it all back into the pickle bucket and give it a few more weeks. A lot of extra work, but it was worth it. I re-fermented it an extra 4 weeks. Bagged it all up today and just put it into the freezer out in the garage. It now tastes more like sauerkraut. We'll see what it tastes like next time I cook some up.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 12, 2017, 02:14 PM
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Look! It grew! The little AeroGarden doubled in size over night! Lol.  :o

My bride got an offer for the new one at $50 off the regular price with free 2nd day shipping.  The herb garden is doing so well we couldn't resist, so this one is heirloom cherry tomatoes. We should be eating tomatoes in 6 weeks. If they do as well as the herbs, I'll give it 5!   ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 12, 2017, 02:21 PM
Sauerkraut update......
Wish I could try your kraut. Being an ' ol Bohemian we use cabbage and kraut quite often.  I'll bet it would be delicious with pork chops and dumplings!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Feb 12, 2017, 03:18 PM
I finally found some decent beef short  ribs. Plans are to make some of my Grandmas liver dumplings. It takes two days to get them completed. It has been a while so I hope I can make them come out right. I made some for my brother and his kids one time. They all said no one could make them like Mom did. I did not hear any complaints. There were no leftovers but a bunch of complaints when they found out I kept some at home for my boys.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 12, 2017, 03:19 PM
Looking great Bill...   Fresh cherries sound good not like the ones in the store this time of year... :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 12, 2017, 03:43 PM
Don't know about the saurkraut, but the wings were great ;D
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Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 12, 2017, 05:27 PM
The wings look good, Bob.  It must be chicken day.  I've had chicken gravy slow cooking all day for chicken and biscuits.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 12, 2017, 05:33 PM
Yup, and my wife made 2 huge chicken and vegetable pot pies..   YUM...    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 12, 2017, 06:28 PM
Comfort food all around ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 13, 2017, 01:01 AM
Wish I could try your kraut. Being an ' ol Bohemian we use cabbage and kraut quite often.  I'll bet it would be delicious with pork chops and dumplings!   ;D

make some of your own.
it's very easy.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 13, 2017, 02:46 PM
Not fond enough of kraut to make a batch.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 16, 2017, 11:52 AM
I started these avocados the end of the summer and there growing well...  They will be transplanted this summer into  bigger pots...   And we have another one starting to sprout...

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 16, 2017, 03:01 PM
Pretty cool!
I like the boot tray/plant tray ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 16, 2017, 03:02 PM
They work good for plants also... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 16, 2017, 03:55 PM


  Avacado plant.... cool 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 16, 2017, 08:18 PM
Starting some indoor peppers starting them so I can plant them in the spring..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 17, 2017, 06:12 AM

  Avacado plant.... cool 8)

Donna tried this last few years.
It got too tall and doesn't produce avacados in our climate.
Maybe when we move to Florida she said.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 17, 2017, 12:02 PM
Everything I read they make great potted house plants and will produce fruit?    ???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 17, 2017, 07:00 PM
Everything I read they make great potted house plants and will produce fruit?    ???

Just telling you what she told me.
But she kills a LOT of plants.
(just sayin)

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 17, 2017, 07:43 PM
Just telling you what she told me.
But she kills a LOT of plants.
(just sayin)

 8)
LOL
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 18, 2017, 05:59 PM
I didn't grow it....but.....
Made some home made spinach raviolis today. Stuffed with ricotta, spinach and sausage.
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Topped with home made Alfredo sauce.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1392_zpsz1lxj6x1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1392_zpsz1lxj6x1.jpg.html)

A nice romain hearts salad......mmmmmmmmm.......it's my Brides favorite meal ( not that I complain). Late Valentine's Day present ;D

Good thing we only have it once a year. A cardiologists worst nightmare.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 18, 2017, 08:50 PM
Yum!    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 19, 2017, 11:11 AM
Week 1(7 days from start) for the tomato garden.

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/20170219_112703_zpsumztseyc.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/20170219_112703_zpsumztseyc.jpg.html)

Tomatoes are up with cilantro and parsley in the middle.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 19, 2017, 02:00 PM
I was out doing some cleanup this morning. I cut back the asparagus and trimmed back my Passion flower vines. Felt familiar with the wheelbarrow and pruners in my hand. We hit 63 yesterday. It's pushing 60 today. I might turn over my beds later this week. I piled them high with mulched leaves and grass last fall. It's settled very nicely.

Talk about spring fever.......I've got it bad!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 19, 2017, 02:22 PM
Still got lots of snow in the yard and BIG piles on the road............. :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 19, 2017, 03:53 PM
Sorry Dom.......
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1393_zps6dthheqk.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1393_zps6dthheqk.jpg.html)

Not a flake in sight. The Weber in full fire.

Still too soggy for horse shoes, but it'll get there.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 19, 2017, 04:31 PM
That sure looks different than here! But, it got to 63° today and I enjoyed my morning coffee out on the deck this morning in t-shirt and my bare feet!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 19, 2017, 05:12 PM
Short sleeves and shorts are but a dream. We sat outside and had a glass of wine before dinner. Love that big yellow ball of warmth.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Feb 19, 2017, 07:42 PM
I got about half of the gravel and sand raked out of the ditch raked up today. The rest is still in the snow blower piles by the drive. Gotta love the snow plows when they go over board and take the gravel out of your drive and spread it down the yard. About the only snow left is from the snow plows.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 20, 2017, 06:01 AM
Still snow on the ground and huge piles along the roads...   :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 20, 2017, 04:09 PM
Still snow on the ground and huge piles along the roads...   :P
Same here Bud :-[
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 20, 2017, 04:31 PM
No snow here and it's 50*f Wednesday there calling for 65*f around here.. but will be back to 38*f for the high by weekend..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 20, 2017, 05:20 PM
Looking up towards my garden..

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1041_zpsjxnm6lxo.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1041_zpsjxnm6lxo.jpg.html)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1042_zpsqzutgg69.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1042_zpsqzutgg69.jpg.html)

  Looking down into the woods..

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(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1044_zpsriq8zvof.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1044_zpsriq8zvof.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 20, 2017, 05:53 PM
You've got a long ways to go Dom. We're headed towards the mid 60's in the next couple days. I'm sure it's going to swing back and forth for another month or so. I have Wednesday off and plan to hit a couple of my springtime haunts for gills. I'm skeptical, but what the heck.

At the least I'll burn a bunch of downed branches and garden waste. A good fire is always soothing.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Feb 22, 2017, 01:47 PM
Just ordered another 40 apples 4 pears 100 blueberries and a dozen blackberry plants. Ready to get at it
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 22, 2017, 03:01 PM
That should keep you  busy f4e.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 22, 2017, 04:23 PM
Turned over the garden today. Thought it would be good to get stuff I mulched it with last fall into the soil. I pulled the chicken wire off the garlic bed. Surprised at how much the garlic was grown up.

Bought seed today. I'm sure I have way too much, but that's ok ;D. We're picking up 3 minutes of daylight a day right now. It's getting closer.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Feb 22, 2017, 07:05 PM
Its nice to still have daylight at 530. This order will finish off the orchard. Ill have 100 apple.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 23, 2017, 05:12 AM
That's a lot of apple sauce  ;D

Wish I had the room......and the energy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 26, 2017, 12:11 PM
Week 2 for the tomato garden.

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/20170226_124934_zpssxyekgxw.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/20170226_124934_zpssxyekgxw.jpg.html)

Cilantro and parsley are going crazy.  We've thinned the tomato pods down to the hardiest plant in each. The tomatoes are 2 1/4" tall.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 26, 2017, 01:17 PM
That looks great..  Kinda syscadelic up top.     8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 26, 2017, 01:26 PM
Lol. It is. White, blue, and red LED lights.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 26, 2017, 05:58 PM
Hey...maybe I can use my boat for a grow.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/5-29-2013/DSC01085_zps5e564892.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/5-29-2013/DSC01085_zps5e564892.jpg.html)

 ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 26, 2017, 08:43 PM
Why sure you could. It would make a fine mobile planter.  Heck, if you do it right you can dig your own worms as you need them!   :P  :-X

On second thought, you can come up with better!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 28, 2017, 06:33 PM
Heres a few pictures of what I have been doing... 

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1050_zpsidbxnqv8.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1050_zpsidbxnqv8.jpg.html)

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1049_zpsmkgjgnel.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1049_zpsmkgjgnel.jpg.html)

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1048_zpskmcjhq4h.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1048_zpskmcjhq4h.jpg.html)

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1046_zpsqyz2fmbe.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1046_zpsqyz2fmbe.jpg.html)

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1045_zpsoglxkoha.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1045_zpsoglxkoha.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 01, 2017, 03:06 AM
Playing in the dirt I see ;D Well, it keeps you out of mischief.

I like those tube planters. I was thinking about placing 6 of thenm around my garden on the posts. I thought a variety of flowers adjacent to the vegetable garden would attract more bees. Easier than trying to hang those coconut husk planters. Probably hold the moisture better as well.

Checked my flower gardens yesterday. I've got bulbs popping up all over. I was going to remove the chicken wire I put under the mulch to keep the deer from and squirrels from rooting around, but the bulbs seem to be growing right up through it just fine.

We're supposed to hit 70 today then down to 14 by Friday night. Sure hope they don't get frostbite.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: big_guy_13021 on Mar 01, 2017, 05:39 AM
Looks like you been busy..this warm weather gets me in the mood for the garden but as always my days off this week gonna be 20 n snow here..but I think it's almost over can't wait to go play in the garden
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 01, 2017, 07:41 AM
Busy, busy, busy!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 02, 2017, 01:29 PM
Were getting there...  8)
Putting hangers on the baskets and filling pots............. :P
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1052_zpsz5zzrpag.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1052_zpsz5zzrpag.jpg.html)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1050_zps87xqiup2.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1050_zps87xqiup2.jpg.html)

Plugs for pots...........
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1050_zps87xqiup2.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1050_zps87xqiup2.jpg.html)

Filling hanger baskets that need to go up the side walk to one of the other houses......

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1053_zps4ypc1aid.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1053_zps4ypc1aid.jpg.html)

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1054_zpsohcereux.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1054_zpsohcereux.jpg.html)

 A few green lemons left on the tree..  We ate, or should I say drank the rest... ;D

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(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1056_zps55xd96yt.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1056_zps55xd96yt.jpg.html)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1057_zpsv1w3gk0q.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1057_zpsv1w3gk0q.jpg.html)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1058_zpstkci6iej.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1058_zpstkci6iej.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 11, 2017, 07:33 AM
Its cold out so here are some greenhouse pictures to warm you up.....   ;D

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1060_zps9mfirkxm.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1060_zps9mfirkxm.jpg.html)

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1061_zpsrgvuhjkb.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1061_zpsrgvuhjkb.jpg.html)

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1062_zps90o1205s.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1062_zps90o1205s.jpg.html)

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1063_zpskbltwvti.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1063_zpskbltwvti.jpg.html)

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah196/Raquettedacker1/100_1064_zps34ia8yzi.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/Raquettedacker1/media/100_1064_zps34ia8yzi.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Mar 11, 2017, 07:51 AM
Nice work Dom, I miss my greenhouse days.  I'm working on setting up a lean to house off the barn for early seedlings, and a late lettuce patch.  Just need to figure out how to heat it.  It's very small compared to yours, about 10 x 20.

Can you take a full pic of your lemon tree?  I have a small one in the house that we have picked four or five lemons off of so far.  I'd love to see it grow big enough to hold four or five at a time like yours!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 11, 2017, 08:09 AM
Looks great Dom.

I've got the itch to play in the dirt. All on hold for now with 15 degrees and a little snow out there ;)

Gardening is an exercise in patience I guess.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 11, 2017, 08:28 AM
Nice work Dom, I miss my greenhouse days.  I'm working on setting up a lean to house off the barn for early seedlings, and a late lettuce patch.  Just need to figure out how to heat it.  It's very small compared to yours, about 10 x 20.

I heat my little greenhouse using a small table lamp with a 150 watt light bulb. I made a shade for it out of a #10 can with a half a dozen "church-key" holes around the top with a finial hole in the center. It makes a nice little heater.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Mar 11, 2017, 05:07 PM
I think my space might be too big for that, unless I had a series of them.  The upper portion is around 10 feet tall. 

Maybe I could have a greenhouse inside of a greenhouse....And heat it with a light bulb......That's got me thinking.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 15, 2017, 05:45 PM
I was super depressed looking at my garden covered in 3 feet of snow this morning.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 15, 2017, 06:54 PM
I was super depressed looking at my garden covered in 3 feet of snow this morning.

Rg
Same here bud, Snow blowed a path to it  :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 15, 2017, 06:58 PM
That's funny. I was actually considering digging it out ;D

I'll wait I guess.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Mar 15, 2017, 07:00 PM
I hear ya there rg. A week ago I was thinking id get my trees and berry bushes in by mid April. Still got a ton of ground preparation to do
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 16, 2017, 06:45 PM
It is to weep :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 16, 2017, 07:16 PM
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/DSC_0406_zpsgoqcoiwb.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/DSC_0406_zpsgoqcoiwb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 16, 2017, 07:17 PM
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/garden%202016_zpsmpubylyt.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/garden%202016_zpsmpubylyt.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 16, 2017, 07:18 PM


  So pretty and Green..... Sigh.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 16, 2017, 07:27 PM

  So pretty and Green..... Sigh.

yup.
awesome!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 17, 2017, 05:08 PM
Soon enough DD......soon enough.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 17, 2017, 05:17 PM
Not soon enough
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 17, 2017, 07:26 PM
Not soon enough
Agreed LOL
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 19, 2017, 07:15 PM
Week 5

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/20170319_171825_zpsekzcxgrl.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/20170319_171825_zpsekzcxgrl.jpg.html)

Buds and blossoms!!   ;D
The main stalks are as big around as my index finger.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 20, 2017, 03:47 AM
That's pretty awesome! But.......how are they gonna be pollinated ?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 20, 2017, 06:01 AM
They say to just jiggle the plants every day or to have a small fan blowing on them.  I think its more fun to tickle them with one of Dom's peacock eyes!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: JoeGG on Mar 20, 2017, 09:33 AM
They say to just jiggle the plants every day or to have a small fan blowing on them.  I think its more fun to tickle them with one of Dom's peacock eyes!   ;D
I used to Qtip the blossoms of my giant pumpkins 🎃
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 20, 2017, 01:37 PM
I asked because I used an art brush with my zucchini and pickles last year and it seemed to work very well.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 20, 2017, 11:22 PM
Looks like I have plants growning in my grow closet and did not know it!!  lights have been off for about three weeks and found a two streched plants so I kicked the lights on to see if they will grow never had them surprize me be fore lol's..  will try starting some more seeds this week to get them going .. I figured I was early but good to know .. I got time still frosty out side..  I got two pepper plants started small and fraIL but got two so far lol's... by the way ordered a 12 x 12 l.e.d. full spectrum light off ebay for under $20 from what there saYing it around 700 lumens and will do what I want and last a lot longer then florescent bulbs 6 months  for those.. but any how will be restarting it in a few weeks hopefully lol's  I got to get a garbage can and two mylar emergency blankets to make the new set up.. will be growing in plain soil when i get it  all together.. again funny thing is I gave up cause the seeds did not pop open till a week on the soil it seems??  Will see if they grow will let you guys know the out come..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 25, 2017, 08:40 PM
Got two started they are starting to node off and maybe branch off hopefully the others are just being watered daily till they germinate.. that's a shot of my garbage can planter below I lined it with a emergency blanket the mylar kind so it will reflect more light.. those are the cheap led grow light from eBay in picture along with 3xt8's 24 inch florescent...



 I think I paid 8 bucks for the garbage can..  18.53 for the led light and 10 bucks each florescent tube and blast socket.. 3 for the emergency blanket was better then paying 20 to 30 for a roll of mylar that I won't use half of it..

 I have the led 12 inches away since it's a cheap light hopefully it works?? Thinking of buying a mars hydro led lamp off ebay??  that or a cree 5w led mars hydro  in planing stage will find out what works best as I go want to get a drip set up to so I don't have to water every day.. running lights 18/6 hours 18 on 6 off wanting to get a drip system sooner or later and another led light.. but did not want to invest tons right now

 by the way menards.com has led strip grow lights 24.99 on sale with a 11%rebate .. for a 24 inch led light strip WAs thinking about those to replace the florescent bulbs.. want to wait and get the big light.first!


Here is that shot of my planter  starter area.. I got her loom tomatoes and hot peppers pepperoncini in the peat pots with statyer soil there in the tray pepper marked with a bamboo stick tomatoes with out stick.. we should be ready come spring ;)...


(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah268/rhino1357/20170325_211735_zpsl31q91i2.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/rhino1357/media/20170325_211735_zpsl31q91i2.jpg.html)





Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 26, 2017, 06:11 PM
Now I got two pepper plants and a Tomato plant coming in this is a shot from today the tomato is in the round peat cup with starter dirt in it the two peppers are in the plastic bowl were their yesterday day...  I am liking the combo I got here with the florecent and led..  you need the florescent even with hid like  metal halide or mercury vapor lights they provide  the extra light around the plant so it wIll grown better.. which make better filling light.. when using florecent with the led its a filler light.. any how here's a shot of the starter can today.. with the third plant.. you can use led as a filer light with hid's thats why I put up the leds at menards ..



(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah268/rhino1357/20170326_190010_zps7w8jnqjc.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/rhino1357/media/20170326_190010_zps7w8jnqjc.jpg.html)



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 28, 2017, 03:03 PM
Got another pretty good deal at work today. Picked up a mini tiller. It was tagged as parts only and marked down from $199 to $25. I gave them $15 and got my discount. Cost me $14.50.

Brought it home, took the tines off for safety. Primed it up and found the throttle cable was stuck. A couple of squirts of PB Blaster...a few pulls of the cord and it ran like new.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1436_zpsynlvq9k4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1436_zpsynlvq9k4.jpg.html)

And the first flowers of spring made their appearance today.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1435_zpsablsmaif.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1435_zpsablsmaif.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1434_zpsysfrxvvm.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1434_zpsysfrxvvm.jpg.html)

Wish I could remember what they are :-\. I planted so many bulbs last year I'm just not sure.

Anyway, they're pretty.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 28, 2017, 03:22 PM
Some sort of iris..
Nice steal on the tiller...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Mar 28, 2017, 03:46 PM
Heck of a deal on the tiller. Nice looking flower whatever it is
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 28, 2017, 03:51 PM
I rent a small Honda tiller from HD each year Bob.
Runs me $40 and I do my neighbor's for him too.
Every year I say I should buy one.
But it would just be another pc of equipment taking up space that only gets used 1-2X a year.
And of course, it would never run when I need it to.
 ;D

So I pay the rental fee.


But now, if there was a 2nd one of those where you work...........
Even without your employee discount...........
Might even be worth bringing that old treadmill up from the basement and dropping it off to this really great guy I know.

 :whistling:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 28, 2017, 04:24 PM
Sorry bud. It was the one and only.

The good news is, it looks like spring is actually coming our way.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 28, 2017, 05:33 PM
Nice flowers rg!


Right now I got two tomato plants with two leaves each and two pepper plants with 4 leaves each..  loving the led and florecent set right now.. if you want a picture I can get it but nothing spectacular. . Lol's
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 28, 2017, 06:07 PM
Sweet deal, RG. I hope you sleep well tonight! Lol.  :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 28, 2017, 06:28 PM
Like a baby.
Twisted up a couple leaders this morning. Going to a Paint seminar tomorrow. Ha! A paint seminar. That's just funny.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 29, 2017, 12:07 PM
Here's the garden plant starter box 5 day after reviving the cheap led light..

(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah268/rhino1357/20170329_130213_zps6ibeeb88.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/rhino1357/media/20170329_130213_zps6ibeeb88.jpg.html)



 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Mar 29, 2017, 01:49 PM
Raq Do you grow any butter fly weed? It is a mid to late summer orange bloomer. The seeds come in a pod like a milk weed pod only longer and thinner. It is  a hard plant to find. It is a perennial.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 29, 2017, 04:06 PM
Little tiller works the nutz!
Before
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1437_zps2sclerbp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1437_zps2sclerbp.jpg.html)

After
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1438_zpsq2chu9ck.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1438_zpsq2chu9ck.jpg.html)

Mulched in the topping I laid down last fall just fine. I doubt I'll have to do anything more before planting.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 29, 2017, 04:14 PM
Raq Do you grow any butter fly weed? It is a mid to late summer orange bloomer. The seeds come in a pod like a milk weed pod only longer and thinner. It is  a hard plant to find. It is a perennial.

    No Tom we don't..   Just butterfly bush and bee balm..
   
  But heres a bunch of sites that sell butterfly weed...
   https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS724US724&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=butterfly+weed&*   (https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS724US724&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=butterfly+weed&*)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 29, 2017, 04:23 PM
Looks nice Bob...  Wish I could even see my beds..   Well I can see the top inch of  the boards... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 29, 2017, 04:51 PM
I was pleased with it Dom. Thought I'd try to turn it in before the rains that are coming our way. I'll be starting some plants indoors in the next couple weeks.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: jperch on Mar 29, 2017, 05:02 PM
Tom,
  You might want to google Amanda's Garden.  I got my butterfly bush there.  The propieter is named Ellen, they specialize in native plants.  They are located near Dansville but have a mail order business and also come to the public market in Rochester in the spring.  At least she used to.  I recommend them.   jperch
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Mar 29, 2017, 05:14 PM
I'll be starting some plants indoors in the next couple weeks.

Rg

Very good rg it's apon us !!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 29, 2017, 05:24 PM
JP did you get butterfly bush or butterfly weed..  Theres a difference...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: jperch on Mar 29, 2017, 05:38 PM
Sorry, I meant the member of the milkweed family which I guess is Butterfly Weed.  Bright orange flowers, loves sun, attracts Monarch Butterflies when flowering, as any milk weed will.  I have a small native plant garden on the side of my house, this is one of my favorite plants.  It will spread by itself but can easily get crowded out.  jperch
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Mar 29, 2017, 08:34 PM
I have both butterfly weed and bush in my yard. I need to get some butterfly weed started to put in the area of my sons yard where his mother had a bunch of milkweed planted for the monarchs before she passed.

As a side note I have removed quite a few warts from my body by putting milk weed milk on them. It has to be the right time in the maturity of the milkweed plant for it to work. If it is right you will know as it will burn like H when you put the milk on the wart.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 30, 2017, 06:19 PM
I have to remember to bring my camera to work tomorrow..  We got another 100 thousand plugs in today   ... Plus 200 rose bush roots. .. Guess I'm not fishing Saturday for trout season..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 30, 2017, 07:47 PM
Day 45
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/IMG951256_zps3u8mp31a.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/IMG951256_zps3u8mp31a.jpg.html)

I AM the Pollinator!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 30, 2017, 08:03 PM
Sweet  Bill..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 30, 2017, 08:12 PM


  Nice Bill! I'm getting the bug pretty good now, looking forward to prep time  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 31, 2017, 04:12 AM
Pretty cool Bill!
Had an old fellow in the store yesterday looking to create an automatic watering system for a small greenhouse he had going. He said he had 25 tomato plants and had already picked a bushel. I set him up with a digital watering timer. I may use one myself this season.

My garden cleanups are scheduled for Sunday.  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 31, 2017, 06:07 AM


I AM the Pollinator!   ;D


And my jokes get whacked by Bob.

Sheesh!

 ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 31, 2017, 08:37 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Mar 31, 2017, 12:05 PM
I have been dreaming of fresh tomatoes, tomato sandwiches and BLT's...
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/bart607/Trapping/P1010003_zpsv1dkwxnt.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bart607/media/Trapping/P1010003_zpsv1dkwxnt.jpg.html)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/bart607/Trapping/P1010011_zps9msu8tjy.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bart607/media/Trapping/P1010011_zps9msu8tjy.jpg.html)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg22/bart607/Trapping/P1010005_zpsixwzfgsz.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bart607/media/Trapping/P1010005_zpsixwzfgsz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 31, 2017, 05:32 PM
And my jokes get whacked by Bob.

Sheesh!

 ::)

I consider the source  ;D

My Bride and I had BLT subs last weekend. The tomatoes were.....well.......not great. Won't be long.

Rg

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 03, 2017, 09:07 AM
Ended week two here were just starting my third week with the new lights as you can see these leaves look like Tamayo plants I don't think my peppers will survive cause there top heavy and the stalks are to long..  cause I did not find they sprouted for a week or two after they had..will see when done and said...


(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah268/rhino1357/20170403_095709_zpsv56iei0r.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/rhino1357/media/20170403_095709_zpsv56iei0r.jpg.html)



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 03, 2017, 05:23 PM
Got my startup going this morning. A few days for the pods to soak up and settle in and I'll start some seeds.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1439_zpsiztxbuge.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1439_zpsiztxbuge.jpg.html)

The deer decided they liked my tulips.so.......

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1441_zpsuwqzov9k.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1441_zpsuwqzov9k.jpg.html)
Fence!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1440_zpsxr6jruxi.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1440_zpsxr6jruxi.jpg.html)

Then I decided to clean up the back of the house plot.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0374_zpshcbur6jl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0374_zpshcbur6jl.jpg.html)

Put the left over mulch in the garden paths.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0380_zps84jn0f2z.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0380_zps84jn0f2z.jpg.html)

And... the plantains are making their first appearance.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0375_zpseb7qwj5d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0375_zpseb7qwj5d.jpg.html)

A good day gardening for this early in the season.

Rg







Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 03, 2017, 07:49 PM


  Lookin good RG!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 03, 2017, 07:59 PM
Is that a florecent lamp rg?? If so are you lowering it to around 18 inches from plant for veg growth and 12 inches for flowering?? Also you may want to get some heating pads  like a electric heating pad to put under the the planters to keep them around 75 to 80 *f... cause florescent bulbs don't throw out that much heat .. and maybe make a tent out of some of those emergency space blankets... those in silver mylar will reflect tons of light and heat make a frame oUT of pvc to hold it up.. i suggest a enclose space around light to hold its heat in.. did you season the balast and florecent bulbs ware out so i replace them evrey 6 mo. Thays why i am going led.. other then that stuff you got a awesome start to starting seeds.. 6 to 8 weeks till they get planted see you then..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 04, 2017, 03:16 AM
Well Boone, I know just a bit about lights ;D Spent the last 10 years of my working life as the service manager for a lighting installation company.

Anyway.....ballasts don't "season" they're electronic. Flourescent lamps however, do take approximately 20 hours to come to full lumin output. Beyond that their full lumin output lasts about 4000 hours with a total duty cycle of around 9000 hours, failures excepted. I keep my basement heated. It stays the same temp as the rest of the house. Around 68. No need for heat pads or the like. The table is covered in Reflectix and the troffer fixture I use is also lined with it. The troffer is on pulleys so I can raise and lower it.

The lamps I use are a full spectrum equivalent 5000k, T-8. I have a couple cases of them left over from my lighting days. My research told me that keeping the lights 3-5" above the plants was best. Last year the temps at the plants stayed around 75 during the daylight cycle and lowered to around 65 in the night cycle.

Worked just great.  Near 100% germination. I had way too many plants to put in the ground.

My biggest dilemma is how many of what to start. A good problem ;D

I'm planning on getting some stuff in the ground around the middle of May. Since I have raised beds, this year I'm going to make some covers for the beds to protect from frost and and bump up the heat. I'm still thinking on that one.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 04, 2017, 05:01 AM
Looks great Bob..   My garlic was pooping up through what was left of the snow...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Apr 04, 2017, 05:19 AM
Looks great Bob..   My garlic was pooping up through what was left of the snow...


that must have been some sight    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 04, 2017, 05:31 AM


Rg it's good to know there florecent did not know that and did not know there on a pully set up.. . Ya used 18 inches  most use 18 inches like...  hps Mh and led lights sources... now florecent are low heat in the t5's, t8's, and t12 bulbs and can be placed less then 10 inches from plants.. like you said..  by the way I am sure you noticed mylar has more light reflexing then the duller finish of reflectixs..  that's why i use it  by the way temps are a tad cool seems but if it works it works was not sure if basement was heated or not that is why I suggest the heat pads..




Any how cool stuff on lights:


th the light, here's a quick reference guide:

Type of LED Grow Light   Distance From Plant
1W Bulbs   at least 12" (30cm)
3W or 5W Bulbs   at least 18" (45cm)
High Wattage (300W+)   up to 30" (76cm) or more
Powerful LED grow lights need to be kept further away

guide to use as a starting point:

Grow Light   Closest   ~ Sunlight   Furthest
150W   8" (20cm)   10" (25cm)   12" (30cm)
250W   10" (25cm)   12" (30cm)   14" (35cm)
400W   12" (30cm)   14" (35cm)   19" (48cm)
600W   14" (35cm)   16" (41cm)   25" (64cm)
1000W   16" (41cm)   22" (55cm)   31" (79cm)
150W - covers 2' x 2' (0.6m x 0.6m) area

250W - covers 2' x 2' (0.6m x 0.6m) area up to 2.5' x 2.5' (0.8m x 0.8m)

400W - covers 3' x 3' (0.9m x 0.9m) area up to 3.5' x 3.5' (1m x 1m)

600W - covers 3.5' x 3.5' (1m x 1m) area up to 4' x 4' (1.2m x 1.2m)

1000W - covers 4' x 4' (1.2m x 1.2m) area up to 5' x 5' (1.5m x 1.5m).

Exampleth the light, here's a quick reference guide:

Type of LED Grow Light   Distance From Plant
1W Bulbs   at least 12" (30cm)
3W or 5W Bulbs   at least 18" (45cm)
High Wattage (300W+)   up to 30" (76cm) or more
Powerful LED grow lights need to be kept Compact fluorescent bulbs are available in warm/red (2700 K), full spectrum or daylight (5000 K) and cool/blue (6500 K) versions. Warm red spectrum is recommended for flowering, and cool blue spectrum is recommended for vegetative growth. Usable life span for compact fluorescent grow lights is about 10,000 hours.
Grow

Nice link on lumen out put of all type of bulbs..


http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/guide3.shtml (http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/guide3.shtml)



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 04, 2017, 07:26 AM
I'm an old cheapskate.

My experience tells me that T-8 lamps are the least expensive to operate. There's a reason why they are the most common source of lighting in commercial applications today. Even better, mine are free. LED's are an option. My whole house is lit with LED's. But, even the link you sent states that LED's are a poor choice for grow lights.. They just don't produce enough lumins to be really effective for the investment.  

HID lamps are an option. But, Though HID lamps may produce more lumens per watt, they are colored in a less efficient range for propagating leafy plant growth.

T-5 lamps definitely produce more lumens per watt, but are twice the cost, more expensive to operate and do not last at peak performance as well as T-8 lamps. Their duty cycle is rated in the average of 10,000 hours before declining in performance while T-8 lamps run full closer to 20,000 hours.

One lamp they completely ignore is the induction flourescent. Probably because of their cost. I thought of using a couple 200 watt induction lamps I have, but the troffer was a perfect, cheap solution.

All this is pretty academic really. For the 4-5 weeks my plants will be starting, they'll be just fine.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: big_guy_13021 on Apr 04, 2017, 08:42 AM
Mite have to come up with floating gardens this yr if the rain don't stop
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Lundin-loading on Apr 04, 2017, 11:48 AM
HID lamps are an option. But, Though HID lamps may produce more lumens per watt, they are colored in a less efficient range for propagating leafy plant growth.

Metal halide have a very good spectrum for vegetative growth, however, for what your using this for, t8's are absolutely ideal. You can drop the lights right on top of your plants because of the low heat. When the light is right on top of the plants like that you'll see significantly less stretching between nodes, which makes for a more efficient compact plant ready for the wind outside once it's time! I would be sure to have lights within 3" of the top of plants at all times as best you can.

Regarding reflections I prefer flat white paint. I don't like dealing with mylar. Were talking about maybe 10-15% lower reflective properties, not a big deal when you think about it. Especially when your just using this setup for seedlings.

Where the hid lights really shines (pun intended) is when you've got large quantities of larger plants, you need the light penetration that these bad boys put off to get down there through the canopy.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 04, 2017, 02:52 PM

that must have been some sight    ;D


      :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:   Woops.....
You should have seen them..  It was some site to see.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 04, 2017, 04:50 PM
I beg to differ. Typical metal halide Lamps are in the range of 3700 to 4000k with some pulse start lamps reaching 4100k. Northern sky light is rated at 7500k. Clearly a whiter light is more natural. Broad spectrum artificial lighting is but a substitute for the real McCoy, but 5000 - 6500k works.

I'll be starting some flowers and veggies at the same time. I think I'm ok ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 04, 2017, 05:52 PM
I'm an old cheapskate.

My experience tells me that T-8 lamps are the least expensive to operate. There's a reason why they are the most common source of lighting in commercial applications today. Even better, mine are free. LED's are an option. My whole house is lit with LED's. But, even the link you sent states that LED's are a poor choice for grow lights.. They just don't produce enough lumins to be really effective for the investment.  



the above is a incorrect statement with modern led technology it is a older statement from back when thd leds first came out.. see with a area like mine 1.5 x1.5 foot buy 18 to 24 inches high you need minimum 5000 lumens to compare to a metal halite or a sodium vapor bulbs my pannel use 225  times .25 watt bulb about 60 watts and puts out 2000 lumens my t8's are 15 watts each and put out 60 to 70 lumens per watt so 70 x45 or 3 150 that's 5150 lumens total for sure what your doing rg yours will get gem goING and started any how another question for rg is are those mercury vapor florecent bulb you are using?? If not might want to switch to them..




HID lamps are an option. But, Though HID lamps may produce more lumens per watt, they are colored in a less efficient range for propagating leafy plant growth.


correct that Mh and hps bulbs are less efficient this is were leds are better they may say 300 watt pannels but your only running like 160 watts they are the equilvent of a 300 watt bulb in lumens but use way less power just like florecent bulbs  look it up most on e bay and else ware will say power consumed that's were the hps and mh bulbs are less efficient and use 400 watts for a 400 watt bulb this is were florecent light or led is best..

T-5 lamps definitely produce more lumens per watt, but are twice the cost, more expensive to operate and do not last at peak performance as well as T-8 lamps. Their duty cycle is rated in the average of 10,000 hours before declining in performance while T-8 lamps run full closer to 20,000 hours.

One lamp they completely ignore is the induction flourescent. Probably because of their cost. I thought of using a couple 200 watt induction lamps I have, but the troffer was a perfect, cheap solution.

All this is pretty academic really. For the 4-5 weeks my plants will be starting, they'll be just fine.


like you and I have said for the weeks your planing you will be fine as long as they are a mercury vapor florecent bulb you should be fine reg florecent bulbs produce aprox 15 to 20 lumens per watt if yours are 35 watt t8 they may produce 700 lumes per bulb.. wich is very low lumen out put..  if you got 4 that's 2800 for the size of garden you have if you used mercury vapor it would really help... cause those produce about 60 to 70 lumens per watt if 35 watts per bulb that 2450 lumens per bulb x 4 bulbs is 9800 lumens  wich may work for you.. like I said you may have mercury vapor bulb I am just not you and nor sure.. this is just a suggestion I am useing sylvania plant and aquarium bulbs which if wondering have the mercury in them.. the mercury produce a pink light from mine not white you can use same balast and holder just got to switch bulbs if intrested.. 

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 04, 2017, 06:03 PM
 :pinch:


need meds Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 04, 2017, 06:15 PM
Uncle!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 04, 2017, 07:09 PM
Well go take your mydol..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 04, 2017, 07:18 PM
Well go take your mydol..


 :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 05, 2017, 06:08 PM
Meantime, back at the play farm.........Rg's plant starter is in operation.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0382_zpssvrg3hqw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0382_zpssvrg3hqw.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0383_zpsvphk4crd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0383_zpsvphk4crd.jpg.html)

So far, 2 types of slicing cukes, 3 varieties of pickles, 2 varieties of jalapeño peppers, sweet banana peppers and 3 colors of bell peppers.

Next comes the floral plantings for Mama ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 05, 2017, 06:20 PM
No herb?


 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 05, 2017, 06:33 PM
Hippie!

Every time I take a batch of brownies to work for the gang, they ask if they're " special" .

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Apr 05, 2017, 06:42 PM
No such thing as cucumbers RG? Just future pickles  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 05, 2017, 06:48 PM
Yeah, you're right Matt. But, a couple of the varieties are specifically for my pickle jars. We love our pickles ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 05, 2017, 09:38 PM
Hippie!

Every time I take a batch of brownies to work for the gang, they ask if they're " special" .

Rg


Tell them that everything you do for them is special.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Apr 05, 2017, 09:55 PM
They are my favorite cucumbers  :bowdown:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 06, 2017, 05:33 AM
Great looking set up Bob...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 06, 2017, 07:26 AM
Thanks Dom. Filled the rest of the pods this morning. 3 varieties of Marigolds, Moon Flowers, 3 kinds of Morning Glory, 2 types of perennial Alyssum, beefsteak, better boy and jubilee tomatoes. Oh yeah, also some  cinnamon and dark opal basil.

Anything else I plant will be direct sow.

Did quite a bit outdoors yesterday after work. Picked up and burned all the branches from mine and my neighbor's yards, tilled the little plot at the back of the house, fired up the hand mower and did a little trimmin ( the grass is starting to take off already) put some fencing over the raised beds to keep out the red squirrel that's been digging holes, pulled the deck off the tractor to do some spring maintenance........and then.......had a couple of beers while I watched the fire ;D

It was super nice to be out playing in the yard.
 Now it's gonna rain for 2 days. :-\
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 06, 2017, 08:43 AM

 Now it's gonna rain for 2 days. :-\
Rg


April showers.
Next week looks awesome.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 06, 2017, 11:25 AM
Raining like crazy here.....    :P
Greenhouses are filling up fast...............

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/100_1077_zpspsle9ifl.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/100_1077_zpspsle9ifl.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/100_1078_zpsz3tpge9n.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/100_1078_zpsz3tpge9n.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/100_1079_zpsgnvaavjv.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/100_1079_zpsgnvaavjv.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/100_1080_zpswzl7hmvt.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/100_1080_zpswzl7hmvt.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/100_1081_zpsq8yfcvmq.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/100_1081_zpsq8yfcvmq.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/100_1082_zpstp8tcbnw.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/100_1082_zpstp8tcbnw.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/100_1083_zpswvq6xoxi.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/100_1083_zpswvq6xoxi.jpg.html)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/raquettedacker/100_1084_zpsig5ufm7s.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/raquettedacker/media/100_1084_zpsig5ufm7s.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 06, 2017, 12:13 PM
yup - rain for the next day or two
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 06, 2017, 03:32 PM
That's a lot of green Dom. Looking great.

I decided to turn a nice Dibbler for planting this year.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0384_zpsnlfncl6j.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0384_zpsnlfncl6j.jpg.html)

Very comfortable feeling. I've used one for years. This one is pretty nice ;D

If any of my gardening friends would like one, just let me know.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 06, 2017, 07:07 PM


I decided to turn a nice Dibbler for planting this year.


Rg

Do you really think it will grow?
There's no root structure that I can see.

 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 06, 2017, 07:28 PM
That's a lot of green Dom. Looking great.

I decided to turn a nice Dibbler for planting this year.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0384_zpsnlfncl6j.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0384_zpsnlfncl6j.jpg.html)

Very comfortable feeling. I've used one for years. This one is pretty nice ;D

If any of my gardening friends would like one, just let me know.

Rg
Where do I sign Bob?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 07, 2017, 02:47 AM
Do you really think it will grow?
There's no root structure that I can see.

 ;D

Remember that magic wand I made ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 07, 2017, 06:06 AM
Remember that magic wand I made ;D

Rg




ahhhhh................The Elder Wand.


(https://www.printingin3d.eu/pictures/2013/22-elder_wand/elder-wand-unpainted-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 07, 2017, 07:25 AM
Well, looks like photobucket crapped out again. None of my photos are showing up. >:(

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 07, 2017, 08:34 AM
Well, looks like photobucket crapped out again. None of my photos are showing up. >:(

Rg

Yea, I had one heck of a time trying to get that stupid Harry Potter wand to post this morning.

I got into my account but it says that none of the pics exist.

Hope that isn't really the case.

 :'(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 07, 2017, 12:36 PM



ahhhhh................The Elder Wand.


(https://www.printingin3d.eu/pictures/2013/22-elder_wand/elder-wand-unpainted-2.jpg)


What is the core in that bad boy  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 07, 2017, 12:51 PM
What is the core in that bad boy  ;D ;D ;D

The Elder Wand is ancient and made of elder wood. It is fifteen inches long and has a Thestral tail-hair core, which is "a tricky substance that only wizards that mastered death can control."

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 07, 2017, 01:47 PM
I turned a couple more dinners this morning.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0385_zpsbfojopzl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0385_zpsbfojopzl.jpg.html)

One whimsical and one utilitarian.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 07, 2017, 01:51 PM
The Elder Wand is ancient and made of elder wood. It is fifteen inches long and has a Thestral tail-hair core, which is "a tricky substance that only wizards that mastered death can control."

 8)
Well played sir  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 08, 2017, 03:33 PM
I'm fighting a cold which I probably got off a computer keyboard at work :-\

Anyway, I planted My onion sets, 4 types of radishes and spinach today. Now I'm chitlin. And....I've already got sprouts on my starter seedlings.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 08, 2017, 05:58 PM
Hope you feel better Bob..  Stop putting your fingers in your mouth after using the key board.... ;D
Sorry, thats something like Mac would say...... ;D
Wish I could work in my garden beds but theres nothing but snow and mud in my yard...............
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Apr 08, 2017, 06:15 PM
Got my seeds started last night. Need things to dry up so I can get ready to put the trees and berry plants in that are coming in 2 weeks. snow melted today all mud again
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 08, 2017, 07:02 PM

Sorry, thats something like Mac would say...... ;D



Hey!!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 08, 2017, 07:30 PM
Hey!!!



                                                         :-*


     Just kidding...   Geeezzzzz.. :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 08, 2017, 08:42 PM
No you weren't

 :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 09, 2017, 03:45 AM
Well, It's definitely something you'd say Mac. Actually I carry a little bottle of Germ-x in my vest. I use it pretty much any time I touch one of the disgustingly filthy keyboards. Must have missed once. Worst part is, I passed it along to my Bride. Now she's coughing like I am.

I'm thinking about starting another tray of seedlings for leaf lettuce. Thought I'd try starting one outdoors then transplanting to the garden. If it gets too cold, I can bring them in at night. I may pick up material fo some row covers today. Might help get that soil warmed up and humming along.

Gonna be nice out there. 70+ in the forecast. Near 80 tomorrow. Time for shorts and flip flops.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Apr 09, 2017, 08:05 AM

Well hope you and the mrs feel better soon , nice weather and black flies to feed  😊
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 09, 2017, 08:11 AM
There was a part 2 to my response.

and for some reason it didn't post...........and I never noticed it until today.


I had posted - "I resemble that remark"

 :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 09, 2017, 08:13 AM
I think it was because I was posting from my iPhone.

I just saw the little face was not what I posted too and so I went back and changed it.
It was showing something in grey???!!!???

Yet, on the iPhone it looked fine.


Oh well..........carry on.    8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 09, 2017, 07:01 PM


  Mosquito's wasted no time  >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 09, 2017, 07:29 PM
I just came back from bullhead fishing. The mosquitoes were vicious.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 10, 2017, 06:52 AM
Sprouts galore ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0386_zpsdd1ujhz3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0386_zpsdd1ujhz3.jpg.html)

All going as planned.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 10, 2017, 08:38 AM
Cannot believe the sprouts look that good.
What with your inferior lighting and all.


 :whistling:


I'll swing by for the leftovers you don't plant.
 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 12, 2017, 12:03 AM
Week 4 .

(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah268/rhino1357/20170412_005804_zpsd3rf7ts9.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/rhino1357/media/20170412_005804_zpsd3rf7ts9.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 12, 2017, 02:37 PM
Looking good Boon.
Can't wait for fresh veggies.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 12, 2017, 02:47 PM
Looking good Boon.
Can't wait for fresh veggies.

Rg

X2 Boon.

Looks awesome.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 12, 2017, 04:02 PM
Thanks guys..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 12, 2017, 04:23 PM


  Gettin pretty sick of this bi-polar weather  >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 12, 2017, 04:25 PM
Great start to rg !!



Here's a good read at link below!! About rutgers heirloom tomatoes the kind iam growing..

http://www.burpee.com/gardenadvicecenter/encyclopedia/vegetables/learn-about-tomatoes/encyclopedia__tomatoe-article.html?utm_campaign=retailpdpredirect&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_source=retailpacket (http://www.burpee.com/gardenadvicecenter/encyclopedia/vegetables/learn-about-tomatoes/encyclopedia__tomatoe-article.html?utm_campaign=retailpdpredirect&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_source=retailpacket)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 12, 2017, 06:10 PM

  Gettin pretty sick of this bi-polar weather  >:(

It's early yet bud. Patience and cool weather plantings. Our traditional last frost is May 15. Plenty of time yet.

On a positive note, I picked up some stock to make a few more dibbers. You'll have yours in plenty of time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 12, 2017, 08:10 PM
It's early yet bud. Patience and cool weather plantings. Our traditional last frost is May 15. Plenty of time yet.

On a positive note, I picked up some stock to make a few more dibbers. You'll have yours in plenty of time.

Rg
Can't wait bud! I guess I just enjoyed Monday a little too much to deal with 40, windy and cloudy again.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 13, 2017, 06:42 PM
Garlic is doing great
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1455_zpsecybjbef.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1455_zpsecybjbef.jpg.html)

Something I planted in the front shady corner of the house is coming up. Heck if I can remember what it was.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1461_zpslz5rlsdw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1461_zpslz5rlsdw.jpg.html)

The flower bed around the flagpole is going great guns. Daffodils are next up then tulips then Asiatic lilies. Should be blooms well into July.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1457_zps9epeodv3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1457_zps9epeodv3.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1458_zpszhkhfdrg.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1458_zpszhkhfdrg.jpg.html)

Love seeing spring come to life.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 14, 2017, 05:04 PM
The starter system is humming along quite nicely.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0389_zpsgjqlsxuq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0389_zpsgjqlsxuq.jpg.html)

 Roughly 97% germination.

Another couple weeks and I'll start hardening off.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 14, 2017, 06:29 PM
Nice Bob..  That plant looks like a Bleeding Heart plant..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 14, 2017, 06:52 PM
I'm pretty sure your correct Dom. I've planted a few different starts in that particular area. Tough spot. 0 direct sunlight.

I thought about some elephant ear bulbs for that space, but I'm not sure they'd make it either.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 17, 2017, 09:24 PM
Week number 5!!  the peppers in the round cup are starting to takeep off to..

(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah268/rhino1357/20170417_221953_zpsvjgzftnd.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/rhino1357/media/20170417_221953_zpsvjgzftnd.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 20, 2017, 01:54 PM
Looking good Boon!
Yesterday I put in a small patio for our picnic table. Got tired of trying to mow under it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1473_zpsax2yye5c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1473_zpsax2yye5c.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1474_zpsrj5zx6jz.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1474_zpsrj5zx6jz.jpg.html)

The starter garden is doing well.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1475_zpswmsbhcur.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1475_zpswmsbhcur.jpg.html)

Time to start hardening off the little plants.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 20, 2017, 03:50 PM
Boy. Our nights are still down into the 30's. Must be nice!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 20, 2017, 04:51 PM
Boy. Our nights are still down into the 30's. Must be nice!  ;D


That's why iam not hardening mine off yet still a tad to frosty yet.. for plants I am thinking mid may.. if you have to when light cycles off turn a fan that's on low speed towards them it will help harden the plants up.. if left in plant start stage to long.. best of luck guys
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 20, 2017, 05:17 PM
Looks great Bob. I bet there will be a lot of Webber meals eatten there.... ;D

   And a few Heineken's....    ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 20, 2017, 05:31 PM
Thanks Dom. I'm waiting for my Bride to come home from my Daughter's to pick out a new umbrella.

It's been averaging mid 40's around here at night. I'm going o transplant in a couple weeks with row covers to help things get started. The flower boxes and hanging stuff can come inside at night if necessary.

We're looking at 60's and 70's with a good dry spell this next week. I'm all in for a head start.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 21, 2017, 07:56 AM
I like the little patio. We're doing the same thing in a 12' x 12' at my daughter's for the very same reason, so she doesn't have to move the table and chairs to mow.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 21, 2017, 04:47 PM
Yeah, it's hard to keep it looking halfway decent with grass under it.
I've been scouting the perimeter of the house foundation with plans to mulch out about 2' all the way around to control weeds and make mowing easier. Mulch is on sale this week at Lowes. 5 for $10. With my discount it's $1.80 a bag. Good time to get it done.  Our store put in 60,000 bags of mulch in the last 2 months and we're the smallest store in the district.

Everything is coming to life around me. Maples, willows, lilacs, forsythia, daffodils......love spring. It's a big reason I stay in New York.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 22, 2017, 02:21 PM
Wanna see green Bob
You should see it here in Panama Canal
Hot!!!
Love it
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 22, 2017, 04:26 PM
Thank heaven for Margaritas.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 22, 2017, 04:40 PM


  Package arrived Rg thanks alot!!!! I won't say what my bride thought it was  ::) ::) ::)  ;D My niece is gonna get a big kick outta the top too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 22, 2017, 05:09 PM
Oh you kids  ;D

Happy planting.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 22, 2017, 06:22 PM
So I headed to Lowes this AM to get 10 bags of mulch to top off my gardens. They're on sale this week 5 for $10.

I noticed they had a big pile of bags with holes in them. People don't want them in their Mercedes SUV's . They're messy  :-\

I ended up with 23 bags of mulch for $.90 each. Then I decided to get some landscape timbers. Long story short.....I was very busy today.
 Started with this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1483_zpso3acrswo.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1483_zpso3acrswo.jpg.html)

Mulched My Bride's flower garden, the front garden, the pine tree, the lilac bush and the bird feeders.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1484_zps2fiq9rpt.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1484_zps2fiq9rpt.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1487_zps0eembkpu.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1487_zps0eembkpu.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1488_zpsxintrel0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1488_zpsxintrel0.jpg.html)

Then I got carried away and did a project I've been after for a few years now. The West side of the house.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1486_zpsrvyudhv5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1486_zpsrvyudhv5.jpg.html)
It's always looked out of sorts to me so I dug out the sod and laid the landscape timbers and back filled with mulch. It'll be yet another flower garden for my Bride.


Then my son came over and we decided to move the horseshoe court closer to the house. It's been under water all spring and we haven't been able to play.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1489_zpsg5qazjdw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1489_zpsg5qazjdw.jpg.html)

We moved the pits and decided to try mulch as a media. ( I had a bunch more to use up.)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1489_zpsg5qazjdw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1489_zpsg5qazjdw.jpg.html)
The mulch worked remarkably well.

Then we had a few beers , tossed a few shoes and cooked a couple ribeye on the Weber........yada....yada.......yada..........wha t a fine spring day.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 22, 2017, 07:04 PM
Ya what happened to this weather ? All of a sudden it got nice out?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 22, 2017, 07:44 PM
Ya what happened to this weather ? All of a sudden it got nice out?
Not here!  Forecast was mostly cloudy this morning with filtered sun this afternoon, so I worked in the shop this morning while it was nice out.  The clouds got thicker after lunch, started raining around 4:00 and has been raining ever since!  >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 22, 2017, 07:56 PM
Looks great,  RG!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 23, 2017, 02:37 AM
We had the opposite. Cold and cloudy in the morning with a little drizzle then it got pretty nice out.

Up early again today to try and get some shots of the Lyrid Meteor Shower. It's clear and 37 here. I'm gonna grab my coffee, a couple blankets and the camera and park out on the chaise lounge for a bit. I've seen a few really long fireballs with this event. Never managed to get a picture of one though.

Seems a little crazy, but it's interesting to me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: nightbird on Apr 23, 2017, 07:24 PM
If only this miserable cold, wet weather would clear up, I'd be filling the truck at Northern Nurseries  in North Battleford. Like a huge shot of spring in their greenhouses now!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 24, 2017, 10:13 PM
Couple week of nice weather in the out look around here..  so started to harden the plants had a few tip overs.. cause plants were top heavy..  hopefully all works out..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 25, 2017, 04:10 AM
 Yeah, a few of mine are bleaching out a bit, but the newer growth looks great. I'll probably transplant the starters into larger peat pots tonight. I'm not putting them in the ground for another week or two.........just in case this weather decides to flop on me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 25, 2017, 04:26 AM
Yeah, a few of mine are bleaching out a bit, but the newer growth looks great. I'll probably transplant the starters into larger peat pots tonight. I'm not putting them in the ground for another week or two.........just in case this weather decides to flop on me.

Rg
I always wait for Memorial day just like Grandpaw taught me, but I will finally begin the garden prep this weekend! Tons of down branches to burn, should be a nice big fire for the garden this year  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 25, 2017, 05:46 AM
Just moved my starts back to the basement. I'm still learning about this stuff. They took a pretty good hit the last couple days. I failed to protect them from the wind and direct sun and left them out too long.. I'll see if some "intensive care" will revive them. Worst case is, I'll re-plant. I've got plenty of seed and plenty of time. I can always direct sow the veggies if necessary.

Think I'll scrounge some pot trays from work today.

My radishes are doing good and the asparagus is coming up strong on 3 of the 7 heads. I'm hoping the others will produce as the soil gets a bit warmer. If not, I'll replace them.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 25, 2017, 05:52 AM
I always wait for Memorial day just like Grandpaw taught me, .......
X2 !   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Apr 25, 2017, 07:38 AM
I always wait for Memorial day just like Grandpaw taught me, but I will finally begin the garden prep this weekend! Tons of down branches to burn, should be a nice big fire for the garden this year  ;D

X3 Not the pc Memorial day the REAL MEMEORIAL DAY.

I need to haul the tiller back over here so I can work the old garden spot back up. Part will be seeded to grass and a small part will planted to some green beans to satisfy the boss.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 27, 2017, 03:58 AM
Happy to say I've got asparagus on all the crowns I planted last season.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0392_zpsb0tycu9u.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0392_zpsb0tycu9u.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0393_zpsdnico62k.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0393_zpsdnico62k.jpg.html)

Little white nubs popping up under the leaf mulch.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0394_zpsfmpii3gp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0394_zpsfmpii3gp.jpg.html)

Couldn't resist snapping one spear off and munching it fresh from the garden. Delicious for sure. If they really get cranking, I might harvest one meal just because. Other than that it's going to go another season till I pick any quantity.

My garlic is very happy. All 64 cloves I planted sprouted up nicely. I placed some white onion sets in between the garlic rows.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0395_zpsyuca620b.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0395_zpsyuca620b.jpg.html)

The radishes are growing nice and slow. Should produce better than my late season crop last fall. It got too warm and the plants bolted.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0396_zpstgc4dbzg.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0396_zpstgc4dbzg.jpg.html)

My starter plants are recovering quite nicely in the "intensive care" ward back under lights in the basement. I'm going to start re-potting the healthiest to larger peat pots to really get them going. I started way more than I needed just in case. I'm glad I did.

Pretty good start to the planting season so far.

Rg

 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 27, 2017, 07:11 AM


  Wow you have a lot going on already  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 27, 2017, 05:57 PM
I swear the asparagus grew 3" today.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 27, 2017, 07:34 PM
It's almost amazing how much it will grow in a day!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 27, 2017, 07:37 PM
Finally! We've got color!   :thumbup_smilie:
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/20170427_200856_zpse3v9i6cn.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/20170427_200856_zpse3v9i6cn.jpg.html)

I'll bet there's 150 tomatoes in there!

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Apr 27, 2017, 09:02 PM
Garden is looking good rg. Went out past Rochester yesterday and picked up my order. Was cheaper than paying shipping. Ground is still soaked here. Not ideal planting conditions.  Got 50 of 100 blueberries in and 6 of 40 apple trees in.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 28, 2017, 04:41 PM
That's a lot of digging bud. More power to you.

My son and I are doing the final touches on the horseshoe court tomorrow. There'll be some digging, but not much.

Then, pitching some shoes, maybe a beverage or three, burgers on the grill.........yeah!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 28, 2017, 08:45 PM
You know friend, you need some good old fashioned sandy-loam for those pits so the shoes "stick" when they land. Your mulch thing kind of bothers me a little. Lol.  There's bounce in that, which makes it a different game. I'd still throw with you though.   :whistling:  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 29, 2017, 03:21 AM
It's very temporary Bill  ;D.
I'm scouting for blue clay. When we do that, we're going to solid stakes and buried timbers for stake bases.

And you're right, there's a bit of bounce, but not as much as you'd think. It does force you to be more accurate though.

I'm designing a practice aid that my son doesn't know about. I'm going to mount a Hula Hoop to a pole at a distance and height that provides the proper arc for a soft landing. Consistent trajectory is a key to this bouncy pit medium. I was thinking back to my days of tending the skeet fields and using the setup hoop to adjust the flight. The members (the ones who couldn't hit a clay bird in the box on the ground) always griped about the birds being to low and fast, but they were regulation .

So I pondered tossing through a hoop to practice different trajectories. I changesd my stance a little and adjusted my grip to get a 1 3/4 turn shoe. I'd say 70% are landing open now, but I have to work on that release point to get on the stake. My son tosses a flip shoe and they tend to fly all over if he's off by much.

And.....last but not least.....now that the Little Wood Shop is up and running again, I'm going to build a Center Court "refreshment station".  :w00t: :w00t:

We have a lot of fun tossing shoes.

Rg


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 29, 2017, 05:12 PM
The court is coming along. My son is coming over tomorrow to help me bury the timbers for the pitching platforms.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1496_zpswkubwjbw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1496_zpswkubwjbw.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1497_zpswlx8tjrn.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1497_zpswlx8tjrn.jpg.html)

Had some fun in the little wood shop today too. Made my Bride some new flower boxes.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1498_zps0npfmgge.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1498_zps0npfmgge.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1499_zpsreucwwcf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1499_zpsreucwwcf.jpg.html)

Fun stuff. I'm impressed with the new Dewalt mitre box. Really slick machine.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 30, 2017, 05:04 PM
So the planter boxes are ready for planting when the time comes. I used 1/2 x 1/2 hardware cloth for the bottom for drainage so I lined them with landscape fabric to hold the soil.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1500_zpslp1tp0lm.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1500_zpslp1tp0lm.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1501_zpsaauw2lnx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1501_zpsaauw2lnx.jpg.html)

I think they'll work out pretty well.

Rg

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 30, 2017, 05:42 PM
Oh yeah....my son and I finished the horseshoe court.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1504_zpsonaoznkr.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1504_zpsonaoznkr.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1505_zpss2qxevqt.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1505_zpss2qxevqt.jpg.html)

Worked out pretty well. I'm 3 sets to 0 for the season so far ;D

And...the bluebird likes the scoreboard

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/08662c21-81d4-4d62-ac7a-8dd737002b29_zpsfrcdawq1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/08662c21-81d4-4d62-ac7a-8dd737002b29_zpsfrcdawq1.jpg.html)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 30, 2017, 08:53 PM
The court looks pretty darned good, Bob!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 30, 2017, 09:36 PM
X2
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 01, 2017, 03:35 AM
Thanks guys. We're having fun with it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 04, 2017, 02:49 AM
Anyone have any idea what these flowers are?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1530_zps4qa1fnpf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1530_zps4qa1fnpf.jpg.html)

I planted them a few years back and don't remember.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 04, 2017, 05:27 AM
Some fancy brand tulip....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 04, 2017, 07:42 AM
Thanks Dom,

So, I searched "fancy tulip" and it appears to be a double French Tulip variety. It kind of looks like "Audrey II" from Little Shop Of Horrors before it opens up.

I can almost hear them saying, "feed me Seymore!"


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 06, 2017, 05:11 AM
 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7SkrYF8lCU)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 06, 2017, 05:11 AM
 
   (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7SkrYF8lCU)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 08, 2017, 05:37 PM
Hey...I'm looking to build a cold frame. I want to use it to get my seedlings hardened off and to extend my options for really late season greens.

Any advice from my gardening friends?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 08, 2017, 05:39 PM
Hey...I'm looking to build a cold frame. I want to use it to get my seedlings hardened off and to extend my options for really late season greens.

Any advice from my gardening friends?

Rg
I'm thinking maybe moving south might be a solid option. This weather sucks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on May 08, 2017, 05:57 PM
Hey...I'm looking to build a cold frame. I want to use it to get my seedlings hardened off and to extend my options for really late season greens.

Any advice from my gardening friends?

Rg


What about some heavy mil clear plastic drop cloth and some thing like a firing strip wood frame ? Depending on size of course.. if looking for a more solid option polycarbonate and a wood frame of like pine 2x4's  all depends on how big you want to go..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 09, 2017, 04:02 AM
Looks like the weather is gonna straighten out slowly over the next couple weeks DD. Don't bail just yet  ;D

As always with a new project idea, I've been mulling this over non stop.

I have an eight foot long space facing due South that's crying out for an in ground cold frame. It may end up being 6' long though. I found some great looking corrugated polycarbonate panels at Lowes for $20 each. UV resistance and 93% light transmission. Easy to deal with!

My thought is to dig down about 8", maybe more..... and start below grade for some additional insulation. If I buy just one panel, the unit would end up 32x72". If I buy 2 panels, I could make it the full 32x96" and add light panels at the sides and front above ground. I'd have to do some fancy framing above ground.....not that it's a problem, but I'm not convinced it's worth all the extra work.

So.......it's going to be a 32"x72"x 20" (or so) deep cold frame. I'll use PT 1x for the frame as I have no intention of planting in the soil inside the frame. Anything I grow will be in containers.

For my seedlings,  It'll hold 6 of the 48 pod starters I use with plenty of room left over for a couple dozen 4" peat pots. I'll have to devise a tray system that can be removed for later planting. I'll probably put landscape fabric and mulch in the bottom to keep things above any water that might infiltrate during wet times like these. Although, the spot is normally dry. I may add some foam insulation for a fall/winter planting.

Ventilation seems to be the one issue everyone points to as the biggest problem. So, I'm going to install 2 auto vent units to raise and lower the lid during the day. They average about $25 and get great reviews.

I think I can get this done for right around $100.

The  next thing I need to do is get out the shovel :clapping:

Love playing in the dirt!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 09, 2017, 05:45 AM
A man with a plan!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 11, 2017, 06:27 PM
I haven't updated on the Aero-garden lately.

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/20170511_185242_zpskpxypa6z.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/20170511_185242_zpskpxypa6z.jpg.html)

Isn't it pretty!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: esox_xtm on May 11, 2017, 06:58 PM
Those. tomatoes. are. incredible!

So fishinmachine, where's the "cash crop"?  :P

I've got around 80 "boutique" hot pepper plants started. They're takin' in real sunshine right now but our last frost date is about May 20 and I'm not takin' any chances. Chocolate Carolina Reaper, Bubble Gum 7-Pot, Devils Tongue, Datil, Fatali, Jamaican Hot Chocolate, Naga Viper, Trinidad Scorpion (Red), good old standby orange Habaneros and some "mystery" peppers from seeds from some plants I bought last year. I ordered Trinidad Moruga Scorpion (Chocolate) but got 2 of one kind and one of another none of which were what I ordered. They were still smokin' hot so I saved seeds. Those and a few Opalka tomatoes and some San Marzanos....

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 11, 2017, 07:07 PM
Looks great Bill...   I'm not far behind ya... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 12, 2017, 02:52 AM
I haven't updated on the Aero-garden lately.

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/20170511_185242_zpskpxypa6z.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/20170511_185242_zpskpxypa6z.jpg.html)

Isn't it pretty!   ;D



That's gotta be cheating!  ;D       

What variety of tomato?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 12, 2017, 03:45 AM
Bill's playing fair....Dom's the cheater with all those greenhouses at hand ;D

Jealousy rears it's ugly head :-\

4 hours at Lowes today and I'm taking a week off. Fish, dig, plant, eat, sleep......etc :clapping: Might even squeeze in a couple campfires with appropriate adult beverages. Oh yeah, and a Red Wings ball game with my son Wednesday evening. Baseball, Highland Lager, Zwiegles and peanuts.......you betcha!

 My seedlings have been getting used to the great outdoors the past few days. Yesterday they were out most of the day. Everybody is green and happy. Sent a soil sample off to be analyzed at Dairy One in Ithaca Ny. I looked into the DIY kits and even the expensive ones got terrible reviews as to their accuracy. So I figured for $12 and a little postage, I'd get a real look at my soil.

I'll be mixing up some container soil this weekend and getting my flower boxes, towers and assorted pots filled. Gotta get My Brides flower gardens going. The veggie garden is waiting till the end of the week. I've started several varieties of peppers, cukes, pickles and eating tomatoes. We decided to buy our canning tomatoes this year. With my limited space and as cheap an a bushel of Romas are, I'd rather spend my efforts on something else.

I'm putting in a really big Moon Flower trellis. 4'x 8' at least.  I hope to have a dazzling display on the West side of my house. Should be fun anyway. These plants have really caught my interest.

Spring is definitely here :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 12, 2017, 05:27 AM
Bill's playing fair....Dom's the cheater with all those greenhouses at hand ;D

Jealousy rears it's ugly head :-\

4 hours at Lowes today and I'm taking a week off. Fish, dig, plant, eat, sleep......etc :clapping: Might even squeeze in a couple campfires with appropriate adult beverages. Oh yeah, and a Red Wings ball game with my son Wednesday evening. Baseball, Highland Lager, Zwiegles and peanuts.......you betcha!

 My seedlings have been getting used to the great outdoors the past few days. Yesterday they were out most of the day. Everybody is green and happy. Sent a soil sample off to be analyzed at Dairy One in Ithaca Ny. I looked into the DIY kits and even the expensive ones got terrible reviews as to their accuracy. So I figured for $12 and a little postage, I'd get a real look at my soil.

I'll be mixing up some container soil this weekend and getting my flower boxes, towers and assorted pots filled. Gotta get My Brides flower gardens going. The veggie garden is waiting till the end of the week. I've started several varieties of peppers, cukes, pickles and eating tomatoes. We decided to buy our canning tomatoes this year. With my limited space and as cheap an a bushel of Romas are, I'd rather spend my efforts on something else.

I'm putting in a really big Moon Flower trellis. 4'x 8' at least.  I hope to have a dazzling display on the West side of my house. Should be fun anyway. These plants have really caught my interest.

Spring is definitely here :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:

Rg
Sounds like a perfect week in my book! Yup the weather is turning finally!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 12, 2017, 08:49 AM
Lol. I don't know if anyone's cheating.

Bart, they're an heirloom cherry.

We picked 10 for a salad with dinner last night, and they're sweet and juicy! There's still plenty left to pick. It's been a fun (and rewarding) experiment!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 12, 2017, 08:52 AM
Sounds like a good week ahead, RG. Nothing like a little baseball, fishing, beer, and dirt under your finger nails!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 12, 2017, 05:03 PM
Well the boat is all spring fishing ready and firmly attached to the little red truck. Weather may be sketchy for the morning, but I'll know better when I look out the window. The rest of the week looks to be near perfect. Supposed to hit the 80's by Wednesday. Talk about baseball weather......

Best of all, the creeks are dropping nicely and should be in prime condition by mid week. Can't wait to get some flies stuck in the trees   ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 12, 2017, 08:22 PM

We picked 10 for a salad with dinner last night, and they're sweet and juicy! There's still plenty left to pick. It's been a fun (and rewarding) experiment!  ;D



Now I'm jealous!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 14, 2017, 10:23 AM
I'm a little late getting my peas in, but that's okay. I got ready to plant them yesterday. When I went to get the 3 lb. bag of seed I know I have, it wasn't there! I couldn't find it anywhere! So we went to buy more. Of course the garden store wasn't open so we were left with big box stores.
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z439/fishnmachine1/20170514_102741_zpsewxpvttl.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/fishnmachine1/media/20170514_102741_zpsewxpvttl.jpg.html)

We stopped at Tractor Supply first and because our primary mission was pea seed we bought the package at $6.59. Later, we stopped at Wal-Mart and behold; identical for almost half the marked price. Worst part is, I know I'll come across the 3 lb. bag within a month!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 14, 2017, 10:39 AM
I did get in seven rows of corn before the rain; two rows of bi-color (72 day) and five rows of Silver Queen (92 day).  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 14, 2017, 01:51 PM
Bill I also got the $6.59 packs from tractor supply...
I just got home from work and planed on planting peas,spinish,beets,and lettuce..  As soon as I pulled in the driveway the skies opened up.... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 15, 2017, 05:40 PM
Well, before I managed to do some damage to my back, I got some gardening done.

I'm playing with Moon Flowers so I built a couple towers adjacent to our picnic table and fire pit.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1536_zps9bldo1zj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1536_zps9bldo1zj.jpg.html)

Should be very nice in the evening when we sit out bu the fire.
Stuck the tomatoes in the ground.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1537_zps5g20n0ya.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1537_zps5g20n0ya.jpg.html)

Planted my Bride's new flower boxes.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1538_zpscltav2ag.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1538_zpscltav2ag.jpg.html)

Planted a "Petunia Tower" with some Dianthus and Lobelia.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1539_zpsatvkjilt.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1539_zpsatvkjilt.jpg.html)

Made a Little Rock planter for some begonias.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1540_zpso2ma6yqw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1540_zpso2ma6yqw.jpg.html)

And ....generally had fun playing in the dirt  ;D

So I went to the bone cruncher today and have another appointment for tomorrow. The big pot with the flower tower was the one that did it. Oh well, I'll heal up.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on May 15, 2017, 06:00 PM
Looking sharp RG!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 15, 2017, 06:55 PM
The older I get, the more I love watching stuff come alive in the spring.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 16, 2017, 06:58 AM
That looks great Bob..
You should join your local garden  club.

Got my seeds in last evening and also got the mower out and cut grass till dark..  Hope I can finish tonight..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 17, 2017, 03:27 PM
Kept at it today.
Got the peppers and cukes/pickles in. Fortified the soil with manure/compost/peat and a bit of lime and bone meal.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1545_zpsofegwehp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1545_zpsofegwehp.jpg.html)
Mulched the peppers with some partially composted leaves and stuff. Left the other side open.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1544_zpsrp74azk0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1544_zpsrp74azk0.jpg.html)

Moved the compost bin and built a tool storage rack to free up some space in the garden area for a few experimental planter towers.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1542_zpsvkzr3h6g.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1542_zpsvkzr3h6g.jpg.html)

Harvested a nice batch of radishes for last night's salad. Man they taste great.

More to do....more to come.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 17, 2017, 06:34 PM
Man I can't wait to retire LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 17, 2017, 09:00 PM
X2!!!    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on May 17, 2017, 09:30 PM
Week 9 even have peppers popping up in the cups with the bamboo stick in them.. lots of peppers the tomato are ready to plant.. 

(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah268/rhino1357/20170517_222502_zpsytqryfrd.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/rhino1357/media/20170517_222502_zpsytqryfrd.jpg.html)




Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 18, 2017, 05:47 AM
Man I can't wait to retire LOL  ;D

Are you kidding? I have to go back to work to get some rest ;D
After all that digging around, my son and I went to a Red Wings game.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1547_zpsjmdpkxaf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1547_zpsjmdpkxaf.jpg.html)

Perfect night for a ball game. We left at 10:15 , bottom of the 8th tied at 8-8. Lehigh Valley won in the 11 th.

My Bride and I are headed for Letchworth for a picnic and some sightseeing today. When I get back I've got to mow the lawn AGAIN!

Tomorrow, I'm having 2, 900lb bags of sand delivered. My son and I are gonna get rid of the mulch in the horseshoe pits. We're digging down 10" and filling with sand. And I still have vegetable towers to plant.

I might even get to fish tomorrow :-\

OYE!!!

At least I'm not driving 1000 miles a week in a bucket truck :thumbup_smilie:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 18, 2017, 06:10 AM
What are you going to do with the remaining 800 lbs. of sand?   ???
Lol.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 18, 2017, 03:02 PM
The pit is 3'x4'. Each inch of sand = 1 cubic foot. 8" below ground and 1" above is 9 cubic feet per pit.......theoretically  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 18, 2017, 04:14 PM
That's 2........900 lb bags.....not 2- 2900lb bags.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 18, 2017, 06:15 PM


  Gonna put that plugger to the test this weekend, Then head to Delaware for the holiday weekend. Looking forward to some fresh Blue Crabs and Stripahs :)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on May 18, 2017, 08:24 PM

Good luck edd and company
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 19, 2017, 04:16 AM
Fresh striper on the grill....mmmmmmm....

My brother lived in Northport and we used to go out to Montauk for striper. Take a big chunk and baste it with olive oil, Dijon mustard and roll it in fresh cracked pepper, sea salt and parsley. Fire up the grill!

Mmmmmmm!

Have fun bud.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 19, 2017, 04:35 AM


  It's a yearly treat for my Bride and I ;D My uncle lives down there and has a friend who raises American Water Buffalo, a cross between a Buffalo and an Angus Steer that are certified organic grass fed.... I get the pleasure of grilling some beautiful steaks and let me tell you it is some of the best meat I've ever had. Last time it was 4 28 oz Rib chops  ;D ;D ;D ;D Then we head to a Ma and Pop seafood joint called Meadings for the freshest crabs and fish a body could ask for. Well worth the trip if anyone is interested, and the beaches are nice too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 19, 2017, 05:00 PM
Sounds like  great time. Enjoy yourself.

Got 1800 lbs of sand delivered this morning.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1552_zpsv06usvke.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1552_zpsv06usvke.jpg.html)

Dug the horseshoe pits down 8-9" as planned.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1553_zpsazd6htfb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1553_zpsazd6htfb.jpg.html)

Laid in 2 layers of landscape fabric.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1551_zpstdpduoxu.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1551_zpstdpduoxu.jpg.html)

Filled them up with sand.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1554_zpsq2ejumsf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1554_zpsq2ejumsf.jpg.html)

Went and picked up a 10' piece of 3/4" galvanized pipe. Made up a couple new 5' stakes.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0405_zpsldgzf1g3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0405_zpsldgzf1g3.jpg.html)

My son came over with a tamper and we pounded them down a bit. Pitched a game and they were just great.

Although, the stinker beat me. I'll get him tomorrow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on May 19, 2017, 05:15 PM

Very nice RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 19, 2017, 05:43 PM


  Hard to believe they took that much sand :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 19, 2017, 06:40 PM
They did take all that sand.  And they played really well. A few mid court amenities and we'll be very comfortable for our weekend matches. I really enjoy time with my Son. He's so much like me it's scary  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 19, 2017, 08:08 PM
They did take all that sand.  And they played really well. A few mid court amenities and we'll be very comfortable for our weekend matches. I really enjoy time with my Son. He's so much like me it's scary  ;D

Rg
I enjoy your stories about the time spent with said Son, so keep em coming  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 19, 2017, 09:31 PM
Very nice, Bob! Pitch 'em high. Pitch 'em often!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 20, 2017, 04:26 AM
Thanks guys.

Lots better than the mulch eh? :thumbup_smilie:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 21, 2017, 09:22 AM
Tried your pepper jelly on a slice of rye toast today.
Nice.!!!
I was expecting some heat.

But it was sweet.
Really good Bob.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2017, 10:41 AM
Nope....not hot.....just good ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 21, 2017, 06:40 PM

  Had some fun at the local nursery's gathering some stuff for potting and the garden, I don't know how many of you are local to the Cuse, but if you are you need to take a visit to Hafeners, I'm pretty sure they have every plant, tree and shrub that exists. Just an impressive nursery to say the least. Spent the weekend around the house doing yard chores and prepping to plant the garden out back, but today we got a decent potted garden done out front (http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/spring%20potting%202017_zps5djmwzq2.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/spring%20potting%202017_zps5djmwzq2.jpg.html)

  There's 2 blueberry bushes, 22 strawberry plants, A cherry tomato, 2 raspberry vines, lilies,cannas, callas,and dahlia's. I gotta figure out where I'm setting up my permanent beds for the perennials soon.... On a side note the plugger RG made and sent me out of the kindness of his heart worked amazingly, and even the Bride, who gave me a ton of grief suggesting that it was for plugging other things ::)  had to admit it was perfect and wondered how we ever did this with other primitive tools  ;D
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/garden_zpsucsv3n1j.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/garden_zpsucsv3n1j.jpg.html)

  I can't thank you enough RG, Great tool :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 21, 2017, 06:42 PM
Nope....not hot.....just good ;D

Rg

yup!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2017, 05:15 AM
Looking great DD! Glad the garden tool worked for you. I've made a few styles of those and the one with the longer handle works the best.

Now , I know I'll get greif about this, but it's proper name is a "Dibbler".....(not one word Mac!  :nono:)

I'll be turning some more of those for my yard sales now that my gardens are mostly complete and the horse shoe pits are done.

Harvested some more radishes yesterday. Planted the Passion flower cuttings I took last year. Still need to plant some vegetable towers, but I'm thinking about that. I believe I'll start the crop outside in the little peat pots then transplant to the towers and see how that goes. I'm also thinking that 3 bigger towers might be better than 6 smaller towers.

Bigger is always better right? ;D Anyway, I'm going to ditch the bucket at the bottom of the tower and Line the inside and bottom with some landscape fabric. The plan is to use some 1/2"  EMT poles to hold them upright. If I make them 16" in diameter, it takes a bit over 4 cubic feet of soil to fill, if I make them 12" in diameter it takes half that to fill them. What I built is 8" in diameter holding only a little over 1 cubic foot of soil. Doesn't seem like enough to me.

Won't be long and we'll be comparing harvests ;D

Rg



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 22, 2017, 09:36 AM


Now , I know I'll get greif about this, but it's proper name is a "Dibbler".....(not one word Mac!  :nono:)




teehee

Not "b".

"d"

 :whistling:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on May 22, 2017, 11:36 AM
thats awesome attack..........I have a question.......real and smart*ss..........is that thing for sowing seeds?   and why not just use your finger  :w00t: :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on May 22, 2017, 12:49 PM
teehee

Not "b".

"d"

 :whistling:

That was also my first thought..... dirty minds....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2017, 01:21 PM
Some men are always boys.  ::)

It's a garden tool for planting seedlings.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 22, 2017, 03:19 PM
 and why not just use your finger  :w00t: :o


THAT, would make it a diddler.

 :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2017, 05:58 PM
Couldn't help yourself ....could you.

Well.....you diddle......I'll dibble. Of course....you're a little old for that kind of thing.....aren't you?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 22, 2017, 06:22 PM
Couldn't help yourself ....could you.

Well.....you diddle......I'll dibble. Of course....you're a little old for that kind of thing.....aren't you?

Rg

It's not age

It's mileage

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 22, 2017, 08:35 PM


  Well it's better than what my wife was calling it  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 23, 2017, 02:57 PM
Meanwhile back in the garden.......

The towers turned into a gutter planter this morning.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0406_zpsh5aykrwh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0406_zpsh5aykrwh.jpg.html)

I figure it's just easier to water the whole thing  and I can add tiers. Now I'm looking at actual gutter for troughs . I can buy pvc gutter or aluminum for about $7 a 10' length. Hard to say where this one Might be going ;D

I put leaf lettuce, chard and spinach in the first one. Might do some strawberries, radishes, herbs and some other greens in a few more.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on May 24, 2017, 04:09 AM


               Nice looking site Rg, I'm so far behind this year, I just tilled my wife's garden yesterday. The weather here
               has been so not spring, we generally don't plant till Memorial Day, frost could still be a reality here in the
               Adirondacks!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 24, 2017, 07:33 AM
Thanks!
We're pretty much in the clear in my neck of the woods. I just started germinating some beans, squash, and snow peas. I'll be pulling the radishes this weekend to make room for that stuff. I'm probably going to put the squash and snow peas in pails and maybe another tomato or two.....or four ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 28, 2017, 05:57 PM
Added a bug net to the picnic table umbrella today. My Bride doesn't like bugs in her food and I can't blame her.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0408_zpsk5npkcaq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0408_zpsk5npkcaq.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0407_zpsrkjlvw1c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0407_zpsrkjlvw1c.jpg.html)

Worked out really well. Not too bad for $25.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 28, 2017, 07:31 PM
Nice Bob.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2017, 07:25 AM
I have a feeling the mosquitoes are gonna be horrific this year. And......it's raining ......again.....
 :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 29, 2017, 08:47 AM
You might be able to get them cheaper...     ;)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Mosquito-Dunks-6-Count-Organic-Mosquito-Killer/3047384    (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Mosquito-Dunks-6-Count-Organic-Mosquito-Killer/3047384)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2017, 02:19 PM
99.7 cents cheaper to be exact ;D

I don't have much standing water. They're in the grass more than anything. I'm not too keen on wholsale spraying  though. I think it would kill some really beneficial insects as well.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 29, 2017, 02:23 PM
No eating outside here today...    >:(
50* foggy and raining..
After working this morning I came home and started a fire in the wood furnace....   :-\ :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 29, 2017, 02:25 PM
99.7 cents cheaper to be exact ;D

 I'm not too keen on wholsale spraying  though. I think it would kill some really beneficial insects as well.

    You are correct sir....   ;D
More bird houses..... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2017, 04:16 PM
72 and sunny with a nice breeze here. Did some. Hi men on the rotisserie and red potatoes in parchment paper on the Weber. Picked a fine plate of home grown spinach for a side.

A fine feed indeed ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: UglyStik on May 29, 2017, 04:43 PM
    You are correct sir....   ;D
More bird houses..... ;)

or bat houses. They really vacuum mosquitoes and bugs up.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2017, 05:26 PM
I've thought hard about bat houses. I certainly have the capacity to build. However, the mess created by the housing is to be reckoned with.
My neighbor put one up on a tree near their house. Totally the wrong spot, height, facing the wrong direction.....obviously, no research done.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 04, 2017, 07:13 PM
I have been lurking on this thread for some time, and wanted to contribute something. I am hoping to update this thread with pictures of our garden/plants as the year goes on.

I live in NH, and we have had a slow spring with cool temps. This is afforded my father and I an opportunity to put some work into our garden. We made the beds last year by picking the sunniest spots on our property.. My cousin lives next door, and owns a landscaping company where my father is employed. This means access to equipment, and material (compost). Last year we used the compost my cousin had, and As we found out it had a lot of clay which caused poor drainage.

To remedy this we decided to add 2 yards of sand, 2 large bags of perlite, 1/2 yard of pro mix, and some different compost. The dirt seems much better now than before. I am interested to hear about what others think about this approach to solving the problem.

This weekend we put plants to dirt after all the prep work of improving the soil.

Here are a few pictures:

From close to far we have Brussels sprouts, purple cabbage, garlic, and tomatoes with our new attempt at a trellace. Finally garlic and beats finishing off the row.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll179/wiggy7373/Mobile%20Uploads/64E1C448-B017-4B66-932E-AA2A878B0C00_zpsvv8xiuo1.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/wiggy7373/media/Mobile%20Uploads/64E1C448-B017-4B66-932E-AA2A878B0C00_zpsvv8xiuo1.jpg.html)

Here we have broccoli, followed by three seeded rows of purple beans, carrots and Swiss chars on the far end.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll179/wiggy7373/Mobile%20Uploads/B15B688B-8797-452B-85F3-88069457BA10_zpsm9isyof3.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/wiggy7373/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B15B688B-8797-452B-85F3-88069457BA10_zpsm9isyof3.jpg.html)

In this row we have peppers, then herbs (basil, cilantro, and parsley) around the dogwood, followed by eggplant and another tomatoe cage.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll179/wiggy7373/Mobile%20Uploads/6610BECF-FC92-4A42-8498-5651170A4A98_zpsjua9u5ap.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/wiggy7373/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6610BECF-FC92-4A42-8498-5651170A4A98_zpsjua9u5ap.jpg.html)

Last up for the beds are some purple cabbage, summer squash & zucchini with Brussels sprouts against the house, and a trellace of peas at the far end.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll179/wiggy7373/Mobile%20Uploads/2E07DAA2-E763-448D-997F-1186B42BB958_zpsru7vub5z.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/wiggy7373/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2E07DAA2-E763-448D-997F-1186B42BB958_zpsru7vub5z.jpg.html)

We also have some cucumbers, patio tomatoes, and begonias (I think) in whiskey barrels with some petunias. The last photo is of our farmers porch where we have several flower pots, and hanging pots. My dad got the hanging plants as a bonus from my cousin. They look spectacular now and should only get better.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll179/wiggy7373/Mobile%20Uploads/28FF8540-C336-4C73-B04F-E524C6046DFA_zps8kkig3hk.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/wiggy7373/media/Mobile%20Uploads/28FF8540-C336-4C73-B04F-E524C6046DFA_zps8kkig3hk.jpg.html)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll179/wiggy7373/Mobile%20Uploads/0C4ADE63-B7F7-493B-AFC3-3AA15DA62D3D_zpsjumunmdk.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/wiggy7373/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0C4ADE63-B7F7-493B-AFC3-3AA15DA62D3D_zpsjumunmdk.jpg.html)

I do enjoy fishing the hardwater, and ice out trolling, but I do enjoy this time of year, and watching the plants grow.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 04, 2017, 10:34 PM

To remedy this we decided to add 2 yards of sand, 2 large bags of perlite, 1/2 yard of pro mix, and some different compost. The dirt seems much better now than before. I am interested to hear about what others think about this approach to solving the problem.


I think you did the best you could do with the situation at hand clay soil.. but will tell you the truth about them open beds your going to have tons of weeds should cover the area with a weed blocker next year  thwn throw painted gravel or wood chips on top .. for accent we do this with our boxes .. but ya you can't do much with clay soil.. and weeds  with the size beds you got  its going to be a pain in the but to weed them you will be doing this day and night to keep up..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 05, 2017, 03:35 AM
Looks great Zwiggles! I live in New York near Lake Ontario. Clay is everywhere. And it's been cool and a slow start to the growing season here as well. But it did get hot enough to make my first crop of radishes bolt.

Sand, compost, peat, vermiculite and perlite are all good soil amendments. I recently sent out a sample of my garden soil for testing. The results were accurate and helped me decide on what to add to which bed. Well worth the $12.

My fall garden project is a cold frame for late season greens and spring starting.

I'll have to take some pics of my gardens later. ( after the sun comes up ;D)
Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 05, 2017, 05:55 AM
Looks great wiggy..  Hanging baskets are very nice...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 05, 2017, 05:24 PM
So...the tomatoes are doing pretty well. Lost one in the transplant. But there's enough.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1578_zpscykd0ont.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1578_zpscykd0ont.jpg.html)

Te little garden is plugging along.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1579_zpsujckj75q.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1579_zpsujckj75q.jpg.html)

There's leaf lettuce, spinach and chard starting up in the first gutter.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1580_zpseiketxyx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1580_zpseiketxyx.jpg.html)

Strawberries and radishes in the second gutter.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1581_zps8sdackxr.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1581_zps8sdackxr.jpg.html)

The garlic is as high as an elephant's eye.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1582_zpsdo3hku7r.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1582_zpsdo3hku7r.jpg.html)

The asparagus is over 6' tall and the peppers and cukes are growing
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1583_zpsg11hiz52.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1583_zpsg11hiz52.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1584_zpsrpleolwh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1584_zpsrpleolwh.jpg.html)

The spinach has been amazing and the beans and pickles are taking off.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1585_zpsvifuuepw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1585_zpsvifuuepw.jpg.html)

The containers have dill, carrots, basil, snow peas, tomato starts, yellow and wax beans.

Mama's front gardens are looking fine.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1586_zps1llls5un.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1586_zps1llls5un.jpg.html)

I'm really pleased with the new flower boxes.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1587_zps2myrcsmp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1587_zps2myrcsmp.jpg.html)

The Petunia tower is growing.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1588_zps0lscg4ld.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1588_zps0lscg4ld.jpg.html)

And...the tulips are done with the lilies coming on fast.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1589_zpsj67cske3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1589_zpsj67cske3.jpg.html)

Ain't The USA the best!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1590_zps6s3d5oav.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1590_zps6s3d5oav.jpg.html)

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 05, 2017, 05:48 PM
I always thought yellow beans and wax beans were the same.
What's the difference Bob?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 05, 2017, 05:52 PM
Well....the wax beans are almost yellow and the yellow beans are almost waxed.......but one of them is green and not yellow....but the green ones aren't particularly waxed..........ok.......they're waxed/yellow and green beans :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 05, 2017, 07:45 PM
Huh?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 05, 2017, 10:04 PM
Huh?
LMAO, Lookin great RG You are way ahead of me, my limited time off has been cursed with rain.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2017, 02:50 AM
Huh?

Ok...they're beans....some yellow some green ;D

We've had rain but not enough to amount to anything. I've been watering regularly to keep e containers happy.

I forgot the Moon Flower Towers.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1591_zpsoeg2rd23.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1591_zpsoeg2rd23.jpg.html)

Only 5 of 8 plants made the transplant so I started some more and a batch of Morning Glorys.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1592_zps2xugu4lq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1592_zps2xugu4lq.jpg.html)

There's some Passion Flower cuttings there too. I'm doing a railing planter and trellis for a lady at work who's struggling with leukemia. It'll have both Passion flowers and morning glorys in it. It's a surprise for her. Hope it brightens her day a little.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 06, 2017, 07:37 AM
Well....the wax beans are almost yellow and the yellow beans are almost waxed.......but one of them is green and not yellow....but the green ones aren't particularly waxed..........ok.......they're waxed/yellow and green beans :-\

Rg
Lol! The gardens are looking great, Bob. There's a lot of (retired) hours there, and it shows!  :thumbup_smilie:

Yes, America is great!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2017, 01:20 PM
Thanks, but, don't discount my ADD ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 06, 2017, 02:22 PM

I haven't even planted yet  :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 06, 2017, 02:35 PM


Ok...they're beans....some yellow some green ;D


Rg

OK.

I thought I was missing something.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2017, 02:48 PM
Your yard looks great Bob...
We got 3 inches of rain since yesterday morning..  I might get some plants in the garden this weekend..
Today we got 7000 mum plugs to plant at work so I have been filling 10inch pots to put them in.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 06, 2017, 03:08 PM

RGs gardens do look great 👍🏻
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2017, 05:12 PM
Your yard looks great Bob...
We got 3 inches of rain since yesterday morning..  I might get some plants in the garden this weekend..
Today we got 7000 mum plugs to plant at work so I have been filling 10inch pots to put them in.

That's a lot of soil Dom. ( my son says it's soil, not dirt).

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2017, 06:09 PM
Yeah soil is the proper word . but I will never change.... ;)
When I get home I don't say I'm soiled I say I'm dirty...       ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2017, 06:50 PM
Dirty old man ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 06, 2017, 07:27 PM
Dirty old man ;D

Rg


Only under his nails.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2017, 05:25 AM
        D O M
         i  l   a
         r  d  n
         t
         y

             ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 07, 2017, 01:25 PM
I knew I was right.  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 07, 2017, 05:44 PM


  I had a day off today and awoke with thoughts of gardening..... Then I walked out to said garden and found a swamp  >:( Things look like they are finally going to turn around weather wise so I might get to play in the dirt this weekend! RG the garden is enviable my friend  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 07, 2017, 06:44 PM
Thanks bud!
I hope you dry out and get some green in the ground. I'm pretty well planted now. Except for transplanting some more flowers, I'm probably good till late summer.

Been harvesting some terrific spinach for a couple weeks. Now it's time to tend and watch stuff grow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 08, 2017, 05:05 PM
Well as of today I used 3 ton of soil and still have 1800 pots to go........ Wish it was September...... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 08, 2017, 05:29 PM
Wow! Wow is all I can say. Wish I was closer. I'd take a part time job in a heartbeat.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 08, 2017, 05:50 PM
Thats 3, 4 x 4 pallets 8ft tall..       :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 08, 2017, 05:54 PM
Good exercise......good work.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 08, 2017, 06:00 PM
I will bring my camera tomorrow and take some pictures...  Still don't know how to post from my phone on the sites... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2017, 06:43 PM
Inquiring minds wNt to know ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2017, 06:48 PM
This afternoon I planted 18 morning glory starts all around the flag pole fence. I figure the morning glorys will take over the fence around the time the Asiatic lilies start to fade. Hopefully they will winter over continuing my quest for perennial gardens around the flag.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 09, 2017, 08:50 PM
Heres a few pictures from today...   From carts being unloaded to the mum fields to small green houses geting empty to a LOT of tomato plants that will probably be thrown away......... :-\

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2017, 03:03 AM
Looks great Dom. I'd hate to have your water bill ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Jun 10, 2017, 06:17 AM
Raquette.....are those knockout roses as easy to keep alive as promised  ???  My son gave me one for Mother's Day and I'm hoping to have it last more than one year  :D  Never had much luck with roses  :-[  any suggestions  ???

That's a shame all those tomato plants getting trashed  :'(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2017, 02:01 PM
Wally I'm not a big rose person but I have planted a few at my moms house and they do well... I think she just prunes them every year...
 https://www.google.com/search?q=winter+care+of+knock+out+roses&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS724US724&oq=care+of+knock+out+&aqs=chrome.2.0j69i57j0l4.17396j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8    (https://www.google.com/search?q=winter+care+of+knock+out+roses&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS724US724&oq=care+of+knock+out+&aqs=chrome.2.0j69i57j0l4.17396j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2017, 06:09 PM
Made a little railing planter box for a girl at work who's struggling with leukemia.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1601_zpsdeipmd9r.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1601_zpsdeipmd9r.jpg.html)

I'm planting some Passion flowers and Morning glories for her. Hopefully it will give her something  to smile about when she looks out at it in the morning.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Jun 10, 2017, 06:41 PM
Thanks Raquette, I'll see if I can keep this one alive  :D

RG.....very nice gesture indeed  :clapping: :thumbup_smilie: I'm sure she will love it !!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2017, 08:01 PM
Feet up...
Beverage at my side
Nice fire at my feet
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Doesn't get any better than this ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2017, 08:30 PM
Great planter and fire Bob..    Way jealous...
I'm ready for bed and make sure every thing gets watered tomorrow .... :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2017, 09:20 PM
I'm waiting for the full moon. Everything is watered here. Sleep well my friend.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 12, 2017, 05:54 PM
You'd have been proud of me today Dom. Spent the afternoon watering in the garden department. I kind of liked it to tell the truth. Stuff was seriously dry.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 14, 2017, 06:03 PM
Garden update....
Tomatoes are popping along
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1602_zpsa9kwubkc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1602_zpsa9kwubkc.jpg.html)

Mama's gardens are looking pretty spectacular
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The Petunia tower is filling out nicely
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Moon flower and morning glory towers are starting to look lively. Long ways to go though.
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Spinach, beans and cukes are doing very well.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1607_zpsv7i89oqv.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1607_zpsv7i89oqv.jpg.html)

More beans, peppers,  Cukes, snow peas and squash.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1608_zpssdbvs4ri.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1608_zpssdbvs4ri.jpg.html)

I'm running out of stuff to plant ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 15, 2017, 05:38 AM
Spectacular Bob.... :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 15, 2017, 07:55 AM

Looking great Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 15, 2017, 09:59 AM
Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 18, 2017, 09:43 AM
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/garden%202%202017_zpsjvyr59jj.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/garden%202%202017_zpsjvyr59jj.jpg.html)
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  Well, that's a wrap. All planted and starting to take off. Scaled way back this year and gave everything more space to see if less is really more. I have Hungarian wax peppers, orange and purple bell, red hot cherry, a beefsteak,early girl, 1000's sweet and yellow plumb tomatoes, 4 market more, 4 bush and 12 bush picking cukes. 4 zucchini and 4 Brussel sprouts. Decided to try a little pallet planter for my strawberry plants, they seem to like it so far. Peas and beans on the far side are 50 percent sprouted, still have to go get some chicken wire for them to climb. Man, I'm so happy to spend time in the yard in this beautiful weather! Happy Fathers day to all the great Dads on here ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 18, 2017, 11:12 AM
Looks great DD! Like the pallet planter and the pvc  trellis.

Happy Father's Day to you too ....and all the other Dads out there.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 18, 2017, 11:16 AM


Looking good Eddy
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Jun 18, 2017, 11:37 AM
Do you use cuttings to start the roses
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 18, 2017, 12:25 PM
Nice job DD! I agree that the planter for strawberries is a neat idea
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 18, 2017, 12:34 PM
Thanks guys, the trellis is a frame from a cheap greenhouse that got destroyed in a storm. Figured why waste it right! And we'll see how the strawberry garden does over the winter, I plan to cover it with burlap and leaves. They are Ozark beauty ever bearing and I've picked till snow before when I potted them but they didn't make it over the winter. If this doesn't work I'm gonna bit the bullet and do a raised bed. Just got back from picking 6 pounds of local berries at Apple dale Orchard, man are they good. Strawberry Shortcake for the in laws dinner tonight!.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 18, 2017, 01:16 PM
Looks great Ed.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 18, 2017, 02:08 PM
Looks great Ed.....
Thanks Loser  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 18, 2017, 03:06 PM
Quote from: drowndin dots link=topic=677 :P99.msg774560#msg774560 date=1497812897
Thanks Loser  ;D ;D ;D


   Yeah I know you needed my aprvual little buddy..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 18, 2017, 03:13 PM

   Yeah I know you needed my aprvual little buddy..
Always do big guy  :afro: :afro:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 24, 2017, 03:16 PM


   Well the battle against the pests has officially begun.... Lisa's potted garden is under attack by slugs and something is chomping away at my brussles sprouts and beans. Went to town with some fruit tree spray as it seems to tackle a wide variety of pests and diseases too, my little orchard has some rust. Beautiful out today, great breeze and no humidity! 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jun 24, 2017, 04:08 PM
A rabbit ate half of one of my cantaloupe plants, I only had two. The same with my butternut squash... the war begins, two woodchucks already paid the price!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 24, 2017, 05:30 PM
Yeah...it's critter time. I'm after a chipmonk and a couple red squirrels. Also killed my first Japanese Beetle today. Found it on my Morning Glories.

Time for Some Malathion I guess. Everything else looks great. Growing like crazy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2017, 05:33 PM
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  Well, that's a wrap. All planted and starting to take off. Scaled way back this year and gave everything more space to see if less is really more. I have Hungarian wax peppers, orange and purple bell, red hot cherry, a beefsteak,early girl, 1000's sweet and yellow plumb tomatoes, 4 market more, 4 bush and 12 bush picking cukes. 4 zucchini and 4 Brussel sprouts. Decided to try a little pallet planter for my strawberry plants, they seem to like it so far. Peas and beans on the far side are 50 percent sprouted, still have to go get some chicken wire for them to climb. Man, I'm so happy to spend time in the yard in this beautiful weather! Happy Fathers day to all the great Dads on here ;D

Looks great!

Novice question, but what type of weed guard is that? I have been wanting to do that for years but always felt cheap landscaping paper just won't cut it.

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 24, 2017, 06:10 PM
Don't know what DD uses, but I buy Premium Weed barrier from Lowes. I use it in some of my beds, not all.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 24, 2017, 07:25 PM
We been using this stuff $19.99 for 3 x50 foot.. don't forget the staples that holds this stuff down.. with out it we never would have gotten it done... we even use colored wood chips for the land scaping design.. 


https://m.lowes.com/pd/Sta-Green-Ultimate-Landscape-Fabric-Common-3-ft-x-50-ft-Actual-3-02-ft-x-50-17-ft/50119485 (https://m.lowes.com/pd/Sta-Green-Ultimate-Landscape-Fabric-Common-3-ft-x-50-ft-Actual-3-02-ft-x-50-17-ft/50119485)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 24, 2017, 07:49 PM
http://www.bjs.com/preen-4-x-225-landscape-fabric.product.3000000000000457594 (http://www.bjs.com/preen-4-x-225-landscape-fabric.product.3000000000000457594)
I use this from bj's
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 25, 2017, 05:11 AM
That's a decent price for a 4'x225' roll. I think the stuff I use is 3x150 for $20. Don't buy the staple. Get a small roll of 10gauge galvanized wire. Suspended ceiling tie wire works well too. All you need is a pair of side cutters and you're in the staple business.

This year I'm experimenting with weed barrier and compost mulch on one side and no barrier or mulch on the other side.the only thing I've noticed so far is that the cukes on the mulched side are growing much faster than the other side. But it could be because they're partially shaded by my asparagus forest.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 25, 2017, 07:47 AM
Just covered the veggie garden with 6 mil black plastic this past Thursday.

No garden this summer because of all the other extra curricular activities we assumed this year.
So it was decided to cover it and kill the weeds that had started, turning it all to compost for 2018.

I won't bore you with the activities.

 :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 25, 2017, 02:02 PM
What a great day to spend in the garden. I started at 7 am or so and just finished up.

Pulled the spinach. It was starting to bolt. Planted sugar snap peas that I had started in some containers and some more beans. Had an idea for a trellis that worked out for the pickles and peas. Stuff should climb the strings and be supported by the lath strips. Anyway, they look kind of cool ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1624_zps0eanainp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1624_zps0eanainp.jpg.html)

The asparagus forest is thriving and sending up new shoots. Peppers and cukes are growing very well.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1623_zps1g2tqimj.jpg)


Added a couple feet of fencing to the top to give my Morning Glories a place to climb.
[URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1625_zps971xtvss.jpg.html](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1625_zps971xtvss.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1623_zps1g2tqimj.jpg.html)

Strawberries are flowering and sending out runners and the radishes are about ready to pull.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1626_zpsfciuxzxh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1626_zpsfciuxzxh.jpg.html)

Strung up my beans.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1627_zpso5lb0pmf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1627_zpso5lb0pmf.jpg.html)

Tomatoes are growing fast and flowering.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1629_zps0xywivfs.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1629_zps0xywivfs.jpg.html)

Added some fencing to the bottom of the big flower towers. Stupid squirrels were digging around I think. Might have been a possum or skunk though.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1630_zpscylbralm.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1630_zpscylbralm.jpg.html)

They're really starting to climb now.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1631_zpsbkti3otw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1631_zpsbkti3otw.jpg.html)

The volunteer sunflowers under the bird feeder are showing signs of flowers.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1633_zpsnricpsdj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1633_zpsnricpsdj.jpg.html)

And....I have to say, my potting bench is one of the best things I've built myself in many years.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1628_zpskidkz9qk.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1628_zpskidkz9qk.jpg.html)

If you don't have one, you should ;D

Time for a Zwiegles on the Weber and a cocktail.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 25, 2017, 02:15 PM


  Awesome RG, you really put some thought into your garden :) I love the trellis idea! Way to use space smartly  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 25, 2017, 02:53 PM
Thanks! Just trying to make the most of what's available.

Keeps my blood pressure down too ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 25, 2017, 05:42 PM
Thanks! Just trying to make the most of what's available.

Keeps my blood pressure down too ;D

Rg
So you had me at the green house today looking at my options for trellis. Found a few promising things, but want to shop around a bit first. Did pull the trigger on 6 pounds of pickling cukes because I can wait no more for my pickles ;D If you ever make it to the Cuse you need to check out Hafners in North Syracuse, just an awesome well run store! 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2017, 06:25 AM
Ha! I was looking at my tomatoes this morning. I'll have to do something with them pretty soon too. I'm thinking a couple more of the poles I used for the flower towers with wires and string. Don't want to block off our dining room windowtoo much. We like to watch the birds.

The way they're growing, they're gonna be 6' tall in no time at all.

Mmmmm....pickles!
I'm down to my last 2 pints of pickles. Time to make a trip to the farmers markets. There's a nice one on Tuesday afternoon here in town, but the good one is in Fairport on Saturday morning. My plants are loaded with cukes and pickles but it'll be a while till harvest.

Besides, you can never have enough pickles in the pantry ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 26, 2017, 10:16 AM
Thank you RG, Boondox, DD and Attack. I appreciate the insight on the weed guard (and all the garden pics posted). Looking forward to putting the guard down next year. Do you typically use the guard annually or is it one and done.

I built a trellis for my beans this weekend. Used 7' bamboo sticks laced with twine. The beans are already enjoying it!

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2017, 03:30 PM
I only get a year out of the stuff I use. But it's relatively cheap and goes a long way.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 26, 2017, 04:11 PM


  I get one year as well, but have found other uses for the left over stuff. And the roll I buy lasts 2 years with my garden 12 x 30. So I figure my time not spent weeding is well worth the price, and I have had little to no Blight on my Tomatoes since going to the fabric, and that's after failing to get a decent harvest the first 3 years here due to blight.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2017, 05:10 PM
Interesting, DD. I always use the fabric and mulch on my tomatoes at the back of my house. It's also part of my Bride's flower gardens so I mostly do it to keep it looking nice. But, I've never had any blight or other problems with my tomatoes.
Makes me think.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 26, 2017, 05:17 PM
DD, We have wicked problems with blight here in southern NH. A professor I once had told me to prevent the soil from coming in contact with the leaves with paper, or mulch to help combat the blight. It has worked OK for me. My uncle out in WA says his customers grow there tomatoes under an overhang to prevent the rain from getting on them. I believe they have the same issue with the soil getting on the leaves via rain drops.

The best solution I have found is to use SmartPots, and use new soil each year. It takes a lot more time watering, and expense but the best tomatoes plants I have seen outside of a greenhouse we're in SmartPots. They're a neat product if you haven't heard of them before.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 26, 2017, 06:08 PM


  It seems to stop the spores from popping up when it rains. You still have to be vigilant, and prune the bottom branches.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2017, 06:43 PM
Do you guys prune the sucker stems? I always have. I don't  know how much it helps, but the fruits are always good.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Jun 27, 2017, 01:23 PM
One part of my "gardens".  Most of my herbs are in pots, it just makes it easier and I can move them indoors for the late fall and early winter before they die off.  I have three pepper plants in my flower garden too because I like the way the peppers look like flowers.

(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/Otto61/Herb%20Garden_zpsgzuvz1i5.jpg)

 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Jun 27, 2017, 01:39 PM
If you have a slug problem cut the top off a soda jug and fill half way with beer. It will be full of slugs over night
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 27, 2017, 01:57 PM
Do you guys prune the sucker stems? I always have. I don't  know how much it helps, but the fruits are always good.

Rg

I have tried to remove the suckers, but I have found that only helps you get one or two harvests of fruit. When I don't oinch them I usually only get one weak crop. I think it helps to remove the suckers to prevent additional veg growth on the plants so they can dump their energy into the fruits, but it's just an observation which could have been effected by other factors as well.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 27, 2017, 02:12 PM
Do you guys prune the sucker stems? I always have. I don't  know how much it helps, but the fruits are always good.

Rg

I pinch off the suckers, seems to increase fruit growth and limit plant from becoming a full bush (which happens anyways when i leave for a weeks vacations up in the Dacks)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Jun 27, 2017, 05:03 PM
One of my jobs as a youngster on our family farm was to pinch suckers off.  We would spend a lot of time and energy to do so.  I still pinch.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 27, 2017, 05:07 PM
Cool.......I'm glad it's not just me ;D.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 27, 2017, 05:28 PM
If you have a slug problem cut the top off a soda jug and fill half way with beer. It will be full of slugs over night

    Or just leave a mouthful of beer in your can or bottle and lay it on side in your garden as your weeding... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 27, 2017, 05:31 PM
If the rain ever stops I might get some pictures of my garden... :P
 But I am picking tomatoes and peppers off plants in the greenhouses...   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 27, 2017, 06:38 PM
I'll say it again.....CHEATER!

You ok now Dom?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 27, 2017, 06:43 PM
I'll say it again.....CHEATER!

You ok now Dom?
That's harsh! Accurate, but harsh ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 27, 2017, 06:43 PM
   Or just leave a mouthful of beer in your can or bottle and lay it on side in your garden as your weeding... ;)
I don't weed  :-*
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Jun 27, 2017, 07:43 PM
Haha or that raq. Works great on snails and slugs I leave my cans right by the garden. Last year the snails were doing a number on my raspberries. Ive got 60 plants going and the beer worked great to kill the problem. Win win
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 29, 2017, 05:35 AM
I'll say it again.....CHEATER!You ok now Dom?

    ;D
Bob found out I have a double hernia..  One that's protruding as big as a lemon by the end of the day and one I didn't know I have..  They don't hurt just anoying..
Surgery is in 3 weeks...
We just got another 2500 mum plugs in yesterday that will go in smaller pots. So I have to get that done. Then when the new roll of dripper tape comes in the mum fields will get set up and a lot less hand watering...  
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Jun 29, 2017, 06:30 AM
this might be kind of a stupid question.....but any hints on drying out a veggie bed.........I hav tons of stuff doing well to awesome...cukes squash maters of all sorts brussell sprouts cauliflower peas etc etc.......all doing pretty well except for my peppers....they were doing so well in the heat.....then the rains came and came and came, well you guys know, they are now weaker and dropping leaves and showing signs of leaf damage..seems like too much water, but i dont control what comes out of the sky.  ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2017, 07:26 AM
I have raised beds and set one up with a ton of sand and perlite for my peppers. They're all doing ok. Some extra plants I started in containers didn't drain really well and are showing the same. Some yellowing leaves etc.

I've got a few varieties of bell peppers and 4 kinds of Jalapeño peppers. Last year my Jalapeños were huge and dark red. They were delicious.
Rg.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2017, 07:27 AM
Hang in there Dom. I'm sure they'll mend the problem for you.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 29, 2017, 08:10 AM
Hang in there Dom. I'm sure they'll mend the problem for you.
Rg
X2 I'm sure they will take good care of you
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 29, 2017, 08:47 AM
Skunk-master,
I had the same issue, and did the same as RG & added a ton of sand, perlite, and pro mix. Seems to be helping so far.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Jun 29, 2017, 09:37 AM
ok thanks...but these are established plants.......how can i introduce that much "stuff" without messing with roots?.....I have 4 4 x 8 raised beds.....only thing I have issues with right now is pepper bed and some green onions that havent sprouted?  Is this just a solution for next year?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 29, 2017, 09:50 AM
Yeah that was my thought. With the plants in the ground already I think you're stuck with what you have for this year. Unless you wanted to pull them, amend the bed, and replant, but I would be hesitant to do that.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2017, 01:37 PM
Maybe some good sized drain holes around the perimeter. You could use a hole Saw, maybe 1 1/2" and save the plugs. Or maybe get some clear corrugated and make an a frame cover to limit the rain and let it dry out. You could leave the ends open for circulation.

Lowes sells some clear couurgated 2' x 8' polycarbonate panels for around $25 that allow 93% light transmission. A little 2x2 framing would hold it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 04, 2017, 04:34 PM


  Well after a late planting and way too much rain the Garden has begun to turn the corner and is finally starting to stretch  ;D


(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/DSC_0830_zpskndqk3zj.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/DSC_0830_zpskndqk3zj.jpg.html)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/DSC_0873_zpsypoympvn.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/DSC_0873_zpsypoympvn.jpg.html)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/DSC_0857_zps3gef79bj.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/DSC_0857_zps3gef79bj.jpg.html)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/DSC_0869_zpsinvu2gok.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/DSC_0869_zpsinvu2gok.jpg.html)
(http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g376/drowndindots/DSC_0835_zpslyaysbvf.jpg) (http://s1098.photobucket.com/user/drowndindots/media/DSC_0835_zpslyaysbvf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 04, 2017, 06:31 PM
Looking great DD. Mine are growing like crazy. Not a ton of fruit as yet, but there's blossoms everywhere. I did harvest a couple cukes. Love this time of year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 06, 2017, 06:43 AM
Saw a cool thing this morning. I passed a garden in town and they had used an old soccer net for a trellis. They had it strung between 2 poles and it stood about 7' high or so. I thought it was a near perfect trellis for cukes and other climbing vine plants.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 06, 2017, 09:21 AM
I thought of doing that, but my soccer playing daughter objected to using her current net!
So, i just used bamboo sticks and made a web up and down & side to side with twine for my beans
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 06, 2017, 06:40 PM
I have soccer fields justndown the road from my house. I'm gonna try to contact them for their old nets.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 06, 2017, 09:48 PM
Use a fishing net works same as socker net .. jannsnetcraft sells nets and net making supplies just for the occasion.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 07, 2017, 06:07 AM
FREE is what I'm after ;D

I'm an old cheapskate.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 08, 2017, 07:48 AM
Looking great Eddy ..
Love being in the greenhouses in the morning when it's raining this hard... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2017, 12:22 PM
Oops...there goes Dom's pictures >:(

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 08, 2017, 12:25 PM
Yup..  And I haven't loaded any pictures in a while.... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 08, 2017, 04:23 PM


  What the?????
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2017, 06:06 PM
You've become a victim of PB greed Dom. They shut out your account. I'm learning Imgur. May not be able to transfer all my 4000 pictures, but......no way I'm paying $400 a year to those bandits.

I have a paid subscription until December I think. So I may have some time to transfer much of my library.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 11, 2017, 08:44 AM
That's a decent price for a 4'x225' roll. I think the stuff I use is 3x150 for $20. Don't buy the staple. Get a small roll of 10gauge galvanized wire. Suspended ceiling tie wire works well too. All you need is a pair of side cutters and you're in the staple business.

This year I'm experimenting with weed barrier and compost mulch on one side and no barrier or mulch on the other side.the only thing I've noticed so far is that the cukes on the mulched side are growing much faster than the other side. But it could be because they're partially shaded by my asparagus forest.

Rg

How's the weed guard/mulch experiment coming along?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 11, 2017, 09:32 AM
You've become a victim of PB greed Dom. They shut out your account. I'm learning Imgur. May not be able to transfer all my 4000 pictures, but......no way I'm paying $400 a year to those bandits.

I have a paid subscription until December I think. So I may have some time to transfer much of my library.
Rg


I haven't paid them anything..........ever.
And have not seen any of this.

Strange.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jul 11, 2017, 10:06 AM

I haven't paid them anything..........ever.
And have not seen any of this.

Strange.

Do you use a mobile phone or tablet to interact with PB? I also have not had any issues, but I only use my mobile. *knocks on wood*
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 11, 2017, 10:27 AM
Do you use a mobile phone or tablet to interact with PB? I also have not had any issues, but I only use my mobile. *knocks on wood*


Nope.
I really cannot remember ever accessing my PB account from my iphone or tablet.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2017, 03:11 PM
How's the weed guard/mulch experiment coming along?
soesnt seem to be much difference at all other than the fabric covered side seems to retain moisture better. But then, it's in the shade of the asparagus forest so there's no conclusive evidence by comparison.

Everything is doing great. I'm harvesting cukes and some pickles. Tomatoes  and peppers are a couple weeks out and the beans are starting to produce. I'll be picking in a couple weeks.

The Japanese beetles seem to be slowing down, but the deer have discovered my Moon Flowers and Morning Glories. Picked up some repellent today to try.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 18, 2017, 07:35 AM
My first moon flower bloomed last night some time. Just happened to notice it on my rounds this morning.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1671_zpsjrhxhmty.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1671_zpsjrhxhmty.jpg.html)

About 7" across. The same vine has other buds forming. If I can get a clear view of one I'll set up the GoPro and get a time lapse.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 20, 2017, 06:31 PM
I know these don't top rg's picture of the flower above.. but they are pictures none the less.. we put the plants in a little late and have not watered them much..  it's going to rain the next three day so hopefully that does help the tomatos.. the tomatoes  are just starting to flower hab peppers are doing awesome seen below

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0445_zpshhpmezen.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0445_zpshhpmezen.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0446_zps1dl52vzg.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0446_zps1dl52vzg.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0447_zpsokpttfh3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0447_zpsokpttfh3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2017, 07:03 AM
It's getting there Boon.
I harvested some pickles, cukes, beans and snow peas this morning.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1673_zpstcjc1bi9.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1673_zpstcjc1bi9.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1674_zpsngveq8ca.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1674_zpsngveq8ca.jpg.html)

Time to do a little canning.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2017, 07:32 AM
Here's where my gardens are at...
Tomatoes
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0449_zpsbontysda.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0449_zpsbontysda.jpg.html)

Garlic is almost ready to pull. The asparagus forest.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0452_zpsfkcaweuq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0452_zpsfkcaweuq.jpg.html)

Peppers, pickles and an odd tomato or 2.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0453_zpswy2z29mi.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0453_zpswy2z29mi.jpg.html)

Pickles, cukes, snow peas, beans, squash...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0454_zpswqlg1z4t.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0454_zpswqlg1z4t.jpg.html)

Cinnamon and  purple basil, dill and an orphan bean plant.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0455_zpsgaulipwu.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0455_zpsgaulipwu.jpg.html)

The morning glory and moon flower towers.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0456_zpsv5s0mss2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0456_zpsv5s0mss2.jpg.html)

Mama's garden
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0457_zps4nn7nkis.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0457_zps4nn7nkis.jpg.html)

The petunia tower.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0458_zpsfbzflqm1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0458_zpsfbzflqm1.jpg.html)

Morning glories and asiatic lilies at the flagpole.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0459_zpszfy5fmon.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0459_zpszfy5fmon.jpg.html)

Stuff is growing  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jul 21, 2017, 07:37 AM
Let one great!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 21, 2017, 08:41 AM

Very nice guys , with all the rain my garden is growing slow , hopefully I'll get some late season return
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2017, 09:58 AM
Looks great Bob.
Haven't seen my garden in 2 days...  Hope to be able to get out there today.. I'm sure it needs to be watered...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 21, 2017, 12:28 PM
Very nice guys , with all the rain my garden is growing slow , hopefully I'll get some late season return


Was wondering that my self if I was getting to much water or I planted way to late.. it has been raining non stop day after day for weeks this is the first day with no rain in weeks sun out.. guess it to much water guess I will hold off on watering.. I know the great lake are up about 6 inches this year.. and are up about 3 foot from about 5 to ten years ago.. so I am guessing were getting to mch water... lol's
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 21, 2017, 03:25 PM
Boondox I also planted late , unless I wanted a rice patty 😉
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 21, 2017, 04:01 PM
With a few set backs with the tomatoes, butternut squash and cantaloupe things are really starting to turn around.
(http://i.imgur.com/bHy57cih.jpg)
Carrots and onions.
(http://i.imgur.com/6W6zSGDh.jpg)
Tomatoes took a beating winds and cold rainy spring, had to replant them.
(http://i.imgur.com/iebdrHyh.jpg)
The butternut and cantaloupe were eaten up by woodchucks, they are bouncing back well.
(http://i.imgur.com/JOPeN75h.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/D3bJuOLh.jpg)
Should be picking peppers in a few days...
(http://i.imgur.com/aCGdgFTh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/agCuFxuh.jpg)
Potatoes plants keep growing and are blossoming
(http://i.imgur.com/w6vPVJgh.jpg)
Good crop of blueberries and grapes!
(http://i.imgur.com/J7gDwzph.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/h77u8Iyh.jpg)
Chicks are doing well too...
(http://i.imgur.com/uuhYEsph.jpg)




Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2017, 06:43 PM
Looks great Bart. Wish I had that much room to grow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2017, 07:12 PM
Very nice Bart. Your girls look happy..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 22, 2017, 05:47 AM
Thanks! Took out my fourth woodchuck this morning, it was snacking on my carrots...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 22, 2017, 07:26 AM


  Great stuff guys! I gotta take some pictures after the yard chores are done today, but my garden is beginning to recover from the rain and I have made a few small harvests.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2017, 05:51 PM
Well, the pickle harvest grew substantially this morning. I'll be canning tomorrow.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1675_zpsexojbi0y.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1675_zpsexojbi0y.jpg.html)

Separated into small medium and picklesaurus ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1681_zpsbofbkrmg.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1681_zpsbofbkrmg.jpg.html)

Pulled the garlic this morning. Won't need to buy any garlic for quite some time.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1676_zps9owwvrvx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1676_zps9owwvrvx.jpg.html)

I plan on re-planting the garlic bed with radishes, spinach and chard. I'll wait a few weeks till the weather settles down. Late this fall I'll put garlic back in for next year.

The great news is I only murdered a dozen or so Japanese beetles today. In a  few weeks I'll treat for the grubs and again next spring in hopes of decimating the population. My son is a greenskeeper for a ocuntry club. I might have access to some really good grub killer :w00t: :w00t:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 22, 2017, 06:06 PM
Rg are you putting old rotten pumpkins in your soil then tilling it?? If so I was told not to tIll any edible matter in to soil cause the japenese bettle is attraced in from the rotting matter of squashes plant matter etc.. also find some Japanese betthe traps that poision the little sucker.. we tried dusting with seven little s.o.b.s. chew right threw the seven we had good cucumbers and squashes till the neighbor on the corner tilled pumpkins and squash etc under along with leaves etc..leaves are fine but it is the edible stuff that kills other plants when it nest they drop them selfs in soil like a grub and you got to treat all aspects best you can.. like you said sons a greens keeper so he should know about what to till under and what not to. Ask him and find out!! Read all about this searching the bug on michigan states college farmacollegy info from their on line pamplet's etc about the jap bettLe.. Search jap bettle then look for a msu link ls on how to prevent and treat infestations ..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2017, 06:39 PM
Nah...no rotten pumpkins here. The beetles had a banner year last season. Hot and dry..perfect conditions. That coupled with a moist spring and plenty of new grass roots to feed on, produced yet another good hatch. Prevention starts in a few weeks when the grubs start really feeding on the fall grass roots to fatten up for winter.

I'm pretty sure I've got a handle on what to do.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 22, 2017, 06:47 PM
Rg, Your garden is well ahead of mine, those pickles look great! And I'd rather deal with woodchucks than those Japanese beetles...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2017, 07:21 PM
Thanks Bart. The pickles are just in time. We're down to the last 4 slices in the last jar. Pickle withdrawal is beginning to set in. I've been treating my morning glories, Moon Flowers  and asparagus with Malathion. It kills the adults in a matter of minutes. Fortunately they haven't attacked my beans, peppers or tomatoes.

I wish I could break out the Sako .223 and put holes in them, but......the neighbors would complain and my eyes aren't quite that good any more ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 22, 2017, 11:04 PM
Nah...no rotten pumpkins here. The beetles had a banner year last season. Hot and dry..perfect conditions. That coupled with a moist spring and plenty of new grass roots to feed on, produced yet another good hatch. Prevention starts in a few weeks when the grubs start really feeding on the fall grass roots to fatten up for winter.

I'm pretty sure I've got a handle on what to do.

Rg


I know you got a handle on it just thought to mention this try these at link.. spectraside bag bug beetle traps.. kill them before you can poision them... so they cant lay grubs..  any way I am sure your son will mention some thing  similar .. this is why last year i mentioned the  not tilling under squashes etc.. with that new tiller you bought but since you already had them.. but any way bag a bug traps work so do the expand ones the poision and sent worKS wonders your cuckes/ squash plants  will thank you for it.. read direction don't put in garden but way down wind of it if you can direction say x amount away.. so it don't atract to garden..





Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2017, 03:07 AM
I appreciate the info Boon, but I'll pass on the traps. While they do attract beetles like crazy, they pull them in from up to a mile away. The additional beetles that don't end up in the trap, end up in your gardens.  The only way I'd use them would be to do a midnight raid and hang them in my neighbor's trees. Or better yet, just hang the attractant.

But that wouldn't be very neighborly would it?

As I mentioned, they haven't done any massive damage to anything. None of my veggies are any worse for wear. Although, the few strawberries I planted in the troughs, have been chewed on pretty good. They eat the blossoms and seem to prefer white flowers over other colors. I have some Eskimo Marigolds they went after for a few days and they liked my white Petunias. But, both  look just fine.

The big attraction was my Morning Glories and Moon Flowers. Again, they both produce prolific foliage and it actually made it easy to mass murder the little munchers. They ate a few leaves but that's about all.

RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2017, 09:12 AM
PICKLEMANIA HAS BEGUN :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

Set up and ready to go.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0461_zpsbhlvawwl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0461_zpsbhlvawwl.jpg.html)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2017, 09:14 AM
Im so jealous................ :P
I can smell them from here.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 23, 2017, 10:48 AM


  Bob, you should get the explorer stove from Cabellas and do your canning outside ;) I picked a few yesterday and the rest are flowering like crazy, about to give the garden a bloom boost  :w00t:  won't be long now.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2017, 10:53 AM
Just finished the last batch. Picklesaurus sized.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0462_zpslucjlxj9.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0462_zpslucjlxj9.jpg.html)

20 jars. Small, medium and large + 2 in the fridge just because I can't really wait.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0465_zpstdggri8r.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0465_zpstdggri8r.jpg.html)

I did these based on my best recipe from last year.

Brine: heat to dissolve sugar and salt,
Keep warm to fill hot jars with.
6 c. White vinegar
1 c. Cider vinegar
3 c. Water
3/4 c. Canning salt
1/2 c. Sugar

Spices:
Chopped onion
Minced garlic (the more the better)
Crushed red pepper
Dill seed
Celery seed
Yellow mustard seed
Sliced Jalapeño and Cowhorn peppers.

These come out spicy and dill with a hint of sweetness.

Can't wait to taste them.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2017, 10:56 AM
It's not really a problem in the kitchen. Just a bit warm this time of year. I had a fan going so not too bad really. Besides, I'm a clean as you go cook. I need the sinks, hot water etc.

I have to say, they sure look yummy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 23, 2017, 11:39 AM
It's not really a problem in the kitchen. Just a bit warm this time of year. I had a fan going so not too bad really. Besides, I'm a clean as you go cook. I need the sinks, hot water etc.

I have to say, they sure look yummy.

Rg


Very nice rg. We made some strawberry jam last night we used straw berris that was on sale for real cheap threw a grocery store.. we also canned it up and it's cooLing or cooled by now.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 23, 2017, 01:17 PM
Home made strawberry jelly..



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2017, 01:42 PM
SOME ONES PICTURES ARE WAYYYYYY TO BIG..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 23, 2017, 02:36 PM
Rg, those pickles look awesome!

boondox, WAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY TOO BIG!  What are you using?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2017, 04:49 PM
Had to nix your picture Boone. Tried to post it back but it was just too large. You need to resize to around 480x640.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2017, 04:51 PM
Rg, those pickles look awesome!

boondox, WAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY TOO BIG!  What are you using?

They'll be really spicy. Need to sit for a few weeks to get happy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 23, 2017, 05:31 PM
They'll be really spicy. Need to sit for a few weeks to get happy.

Rg


They do sound good! I use to can hot cherry peppers in a horseradish brine, they came out real nice...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: greensider on Jul 23, 2017, 05:37 PM
My wife made bread and butter pickles i put a golden cayan peper in a couple jars man are they good
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2017, 06:00 PM

They do sound good! I use to can hot cherry peppers in a horseradish brine, they came out real nice...

Whoa! Hot cherry peppers in horseradish brine.......you're in my wheelhouse now. Sure would like a recipe.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 23, 2017, 06:39 PM
Rg, those pickles look awesome!

boondox, WAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY TOO BIG!  What are you using?


Imageur and copy paste to img brackets
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 23, 2017, 06:40 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/DRKMiAU.jpg)


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 23, 2017, 07:34 PM

Imageur and copy paste to img brackets



boondox, if you go to "images", click on the pic you want to post. When it comes up look to the lower right, "Sizes", click on "Huge Thumbnail". After that click on copy on the "BBCode" area. The pic will post nice.

If you use "Album" each picture in the album you selected will have a arrow pointing down next to "copy". When thing drop down you can click on "edit image" and the resize thing shows up in the top right of the pic. Click on the left number, change it to 580 and then click on the number on the left, it will automatically change, this size seems to work well. click on 'Save" and then back to that down arrow and click on "share the image". Click on copy on the BBCode area and post the pic.

Hope this makes sense and helps. This is what I do and it seems to works for me...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 23, 2017, 07:36 PM
P.S. don't use the "img" brackets here, just paste, it comes up with the "img" brackets from imgur

Note: this pic was resized to 580 x 435

(http://i.imgur.com/3BrOXYJ.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Jul 23, 2017, 07:46 PM
Ran into my first major problem starting this blueberry farm. Started rehilling my new plants after the rains and decided to do the same to the ones I put in last year. A lot of them just weren't growing like they should and weren't throwing any new shoots. Moles are going up each row and around every plant. Don't know a permanent fix. Caught 3 out of the same hole with mouse traps
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 23, 2017, 07:53 PM


boondox, if you go to "images", click on the pic you want to post. When it comes up look to the lower right, "Sizes", click on "Huge Thumbnail". After that click on copy on the "BBCode" area. The pic will post nice.

If you use "Album" each picture in the album you selected will have a arrow pointing down next to "copy". When thing drop down you can click on "edit image" and the resize thing shows up in the top right of the pic. Click on the left number, change it to 580 and then click on the number on the left, it will automatically change, this size seems to work well. click on 'Save" and then back to that down arrow and click on "share the image". Click on copy on the BBCode area and post the pic.

Hope this makes sense and helps. This is what I do and it seems to works for me...



Thanks Bart it helped I got to down load it from imagur to my phone resize it then upload it again..  then go to edit then to a wrech then to resize.. then  save at 8 mp and share via imagur.. now it's rezise and works I have a older android s5 active so it does have different setting then say a s6  or etc..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 23, 2017, 07:56 PM
Peppers are doing good from the other day..


(http://i.imgur.com/WLIuN5p.jpg)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2017, 03:55 AM
Ran into my first major problem starting this blueberry farm. Started rehilling my new plants after the rains and decided to do the same to the ones I put in last year. A lot of them just weren't growing like they should and weren't throwing any new shoots. Moles are going up each row and around every plant. Don't know a permanent fix. Caught 3 out of the same hole with mouse traps

This  worked for me on the little rodents. Just drop some pellets at an entrance hole or use the container to poke a hole into a tunnel.
(http://i.imgur.com/00Ap5qll.jpg)

RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2017, 05:08 AM
Fishin4eyes there probably Voles not moles..  Look them up..   Moles eat worms and grubs.Are blind ,and never come to the surfice...  Voles eat plant roots and make holes to do it...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 24, 2017, 11:45 AM
Novice tomato question: do you prune only the "sucker" branches of a plant, or any of the other leafy branches? I camped in the ADKs for a week and came back to tomato plants as tall as 5 '.

There are producing, but it seems that there is no need to include some of the non-producing branches

Thanks in advance for any insight!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2017, 11:51 AM
Toga I always do ..Seems to work good....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 24, 2017, 12:07 PM
Toga I always do ..Seems to work good....

Thanks Raquettedacker. I will get out there in a little bit. Enjoying the luxury for telecommuting today!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2017, 01:52 PM
I just pruned off the non flowering branches on all my tomatoes.

RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Jul 24, 2017, 02:05 PM
Will that thing work on voles too? Man they make a mess
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 24, 2017, 04:07 PM
I just pruned off the non flowering branches on all my tomatoes.

RG

I did the same to about 75% of them. Need to get back out there after cooking Mexican Monday dinner
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Jul 24, 2017, 06:12 PM
After some research they're  definetly not the field mouse looking vole
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2017, 06:47 PM
The poison peanuts work on mice, moles and even chipmunks. I had terrible problems with tunnels and digging in my raised beds till I put out the stuff. None since.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Jul 24, 2017, 07:56 PM
Do you buy them poisoned or do you have your own concoction. First time dealing with these buggers. Put peanut butter on the traps tonight. Got 3 without it. There's one that likes to bury the trap ill get him. Side note zucchini and peas are going crazy. Id post pics about my stuff if I knew how
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 24, 2017, 08:12 PM
If you can't find those peanuts get some mouse poision and mix it into center of peanut butter.. if they are voles if not get a picture of them so we can give more help!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2017, 02:54 AM
Do you buy them poisoned or do you have your own concoction. First time dealing with these buggers. Put peanut butter on the traps tonight. Got 3 without it. There's one that likes to bury the trap ill get him. Side note zucchini and peas are going crazy. Id post pics about my stuff if I knew how

I'm referring to the Sweeny's product I mentioned in my post. That's what they call the pellets. "poison peanuts".

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Jul 25, 2017, 10:09 AM
Thanks for the help fellas. Ill give the peanuts a shot. If I catch another one ill post a picture
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2017, 03:06 PM
Well I have nothing better to do for a week or so...... But I'm boared as heck.................

Pulled garlic Sunday.....
(http://i.imgur.com/EBWaognm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VxyvzRLm.jpg)

Froze some peppers today...... ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/980tqsxm.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/CNYIMtwm.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/gCebD7Im.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2017, 05:19 PM
Good stuff to keep you occupied Dom.

I pulled 50 or so heads the other day.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1676_zps9owwvrvx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1676_zps9owwvrvx.jpg.html)

They're drying under my umbrella ;D

Can't wait to replant the garlic bed with spinach, lettuce and chard for a fall crop.

I have plans for a cold frame to extend the leafy green season well into winter.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2017, 05:28 PM
Jade trees look great... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2017, 06:06 PM
Sons of "Walter".

 Walter was a jade I got from an elderly gentleman whose house I was remodeling around 1975. His name was Walter and he had a small greenhouse he wanted taken down. The plant had been growing in the greenhouse for 40+ years at the time and was so pressed against the glass that it was slanted at about a 30 degree angle.

The original plant succumbed to some desease that eventually rotted the main trunk. I salvaged the two branches in the picture which can give you an idea of how big "Walter" was. He was in a 30" x 24" clay pot, stood 4' tall and weighed like a small piano. Progeny from that plant are scattered all over the USA as I gifted it's offspring to more people than I can count.

I'm very happy to still have two of its children in my care.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2017, 06:14 PM
Very cool...............
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 26, 2017, 03:53 AM


  Lookin great Dom! and that Jade plant and story is awesome.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2017, 07:16 AM
Another nice harvest of beans and pickles this morning. And a stray pearl onion.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1687_zpsfetmsihc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1687_zpsfetmsihc.jpg.html)

There's enough to can some beans and MORE PICKLES👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2017, 07:33 AM
My morning glory towers are really coming along.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0469_zpsxfmybqnb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0469_zpsxfmybqnb.jpg.html)

How much fun can one have😀

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 27, 2017, 04:16 PM
Pickles, round 2.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/acb21354-6fa4-4929-b722-03831c8d9a99_zpswxtwjp46.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/acb21354-6fa4-4929-b722-03831c8d9a99_zpswxtwjp46.jpg.html)

Tweaked the recipe as always. Fresh dill weed, pearl onions and garlic from the garden In this batch. A little difference keeps boring pickles at bay ;D.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 30, 2017, 06:31 PM
Put in a bed for my strawberries today.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0470_zpsuofbbmkb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0470_zpsuofbbmkb.jpg.html)

Critter deterrent in process. I'll make it pretty tomorrow.  ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0471_zpsnvgdlicj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0471_zpsnvgdlicj.jpg.html)

Hopefully the plants will have enough time to get firmly rooted for next season. I'll mulch the heck out of them to try to protect them from the deep freeze. I think I have a better than average chance of holding them over till next season.


Pulled the beans today. They were done for the year. Made room for the squash and a fall crop of spinach. Harvested a good batch  of beans, cukes and pickles.

I actually bought a notebook to make notes on what and where I planted from year to year. I guess it's the right thing to do if I want to rotate plantings from section to section. Anyway, at my age, my memory stinks. So.....if I can remember to make notes.....I'll be good :-\
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 31, 2017, 07:10 AM
That should work... 8)
Everything sure looks nice.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 31, 2017, 02:12 PM
Finished off both beds today. Got a bale of processed wheat straw from Tractor Supply. Thought a good layer of straw mulch would help keep moisture in.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1691_zpsf2c5mbsx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1691_zpsf2c5mbsx.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1692_zpsa1gplsde.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1692_zpsa1gplsde.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1693_zps9xqcd00v.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1693_zps9xqcd00v.jpg.html)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 31, 2017, 04:27 PM
Nice work, but aren't cage-free veggies happier and healthier for you to eat? :unsure:  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 31, 2017, 06:15 PM
Thanks....now I have to give my iPad a bath. Vodka and ruby red all over the screen :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:

Good thing they're relatively water resistant.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 31, 2017, 06:16 PM
Nice work, but aren't cage-free veggies happier and healthier for you to eat? :unsure:  ;D


   Its called "free range" Bill...
Way better for you...... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 31, 2017, 07:16 PM
Hey...when I see my lettuce and chard romping around the yard looking for good dirt.....I'll buy into the whole free range thing.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 31, 2017, 09:25 PM
 :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: Lol. I just couldn't help myself.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Aug 01, 2017, 08:05 AM

http://i.imgur.com/D2d9HNt.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/D2d9HNt.jpg)

First try with imgur.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Aug 01, 2017, 08:08 AM
][url=  https://imgur.com/gallery/rRe7k] (http://[url=  https://imgur.com/gallery/rRe7k)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Aug 01, 2017, 09:34 AM
Update on the mole invasion. As of this morning ive caught 15 in mouse traps in the same run
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 01, 2017, 11:12 AM
Skunk Masters harvest...   Nice..

(http://i.imgur.com/lFaGS0hl.jpg)

   I cant get the finished product photo to open... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 01, 2017, 11:17 AM
Update on the mole invasion. As of this morning ive caught 15 in mouse traps in the same run

   If your catching them above ground in mouse traps there VOLES..... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Aug 01, 2017, 12:00 PM
http://i.imgur.com/vyqY1Wx.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/vyqY1Wx.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Aug 01, 2017, 12:00 PM
Can post link but not pic????
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Aug 01, 2017, 12:01 PM
Pics of entire garden to follow soon
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Aug 01, 2017, 12:27 PM
I dug out spots in the tunnel and placed them in
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 01, 2017, 12:39 PM
Can post link but not pic????


   Stop trying to post the img code. Go to library and post the BBC code but resize to large thumb nail...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Aug 01, 2017, 01:27 PM
cant quite follow the website?       i am dummer than i thought i guess?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 01, 2017, 05:45 PM
I dug out spots in the tunnel and placed them in

Gotta think like a mole :w00t:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 01, 2017, 06:10 PM
So I decided that my lettuce and strawberries needed some shade. Got a roll of burlap from Lowes this morning.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0472_zpsgdlqxexs.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0472_zpsgdlqxexs.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0473_zpsdeaxykmf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0473_zpsdeaxykmf.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0474_zpstphlb2ql.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0474_zpstphlb2ql.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0476_zpsq64ebanr.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0476_zpsq64ebanr.jpg.html)

Everyone looked very happy when I got home from work today.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Aug 01, 2017, 06:47 PM
You have way too much free time on your hands.  :D :laugh:

My garden looks like a tangled mess and yours looks like a green-thumb  museum. Looks great!

On a side note, these mystery seeds sprung up everywhere this spring in my garden and lawn so out of curiosity I kept a bunch and transplanted them in the back fringe of my garden.  Mystery solved tonight - sunflowers,  I did get a new bird feeder this winter so the critters probably buried the seeds about - they are going to look cool when  they fully bloom.     
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 01, 2017, 08:22 PM

You have way too much free time on your hands.  :D :laugh:
  

I've said this for months
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 02, 2017, 06:10 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/54796B82-F8E3-4901-AA9C-BED5B6F9C46A-3399-0000024D94D85987_zpstnxx2kf9.gif) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/54796B82-F8E3-4901-AA9C-BED5B6F9C46A-3399-0000024D94D85987_zpstnxx2kf9.gif.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 02, 2017, 07:33 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2017, 07:53 AM
I dug out spots in the tunnel and placed them in


    That will work.... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2017, 07:55 AM
So I decided that my lettuce and strawberries needed some shade. Got a roll of burlap from Lowes this morning.
 Everyone looked very happy when I got home from work today.Rg


    Looks great Bob....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2017, 08:08 AM
Heres a few from my yard...

(http://i.imgur.com/8V7ATQhl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7zOt8tul.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/m3DhNptl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/YJgv2a3l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MXTkP29l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jeoig8Kl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/W1HvK56l.jpg)


   And my front walk is a jungle....

(http://i.imgur.com/0y69Bovl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/dAlzAcbl.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 02, 2017, 01:57 PM
That's a really green thumb you have there Dom. Looks fantastic!

Wish I had your garden space to work with.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2017, 02:50 PM
Wish I had your garden space to work with.
Rg

    Thanks Bob.   But I wish I had "your time"  to take care of it.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 02, 2017, 04:15 PM
It'll come soon enough. Can't imagine what it will look like then. "Working" 4 hours a day has it's benefits.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 04, 2017, 03:51 AM
Well, I'm about to pull the pickles and cukes to make room for a fall crop. I'm thinking spinach, radishes and snap peas. There's enough pickles out there to put up another good batch. We should have 40 or so jars to hold us over. On those frigid mid winter Sunday afternoons , my son and I like to play cards and have a couple beers and, of course, munch some pickles.

Only a few months left to play in the dirt :(

RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 04, 2017, 07:41 AM
Today's pickle harvest.

(http://i.imgur.com/RMPN8Tol.jpg)

I left a cuke and one pickle plant. They're still producing.
RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Aug 04, 2017, 09:28 AM
what do you guys think about putting berries in the ground late summer / fall for the future?  conflicting reports elswhere?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Aug 04, 2017, 09:30 AM
21 jars of pickles last friday.....bunch more to harvest........maybe pull some and try to get some more snap peas.......squash plants crowded them out didnt produce much.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 04, 2017, 01:27 PM
I'd probably hesitate unless I got some crazy good deal on plants.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Aug 04, 2017, 02:15 PM
Rg,
When you say a pickle plant is this a specific kind of cucumber which works better for pickling?

We have tried pickles a few times, but they have not come out well.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 04, 2017, 04:51 PM
Rg, When you say a pickle plant is this a specific kind of cucumber which works better for pickling?
We have tried pickles a few times, but they have not come out well.
Thanks!


    They do sell cucumbers for pickling..  The ones I use are bush pickles...
But they are all cucumbers before they become pickles... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 04, 2017, 05:04 PM
Yeah....you need to pick a thicker skinned cucumber variety like Boston Pickling, National or Salt and Peppers. Most of all, you need to be attentive in the garden. Can't let them go past Prime or the pickles will be soft. Too young and they'll be tough.  Pickles like to hide in the foliage.


Stay with it and you'll get it down.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 04, 2017, 07:11 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/p421Kdo.jpg)
Pickle production is in full swing here at the MookieDots den!
(http://i.imgur.com/pBMA23b.jpg)
This batch will be sweet and spicy chips with Hungarian wax and garlic.... I'm already drooling  :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 05, 2017, 05:27 AM
Looks great Ed...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2017, 10:18 AM
Looks yummy already DD!

I'll be pickling tomorrow. Today I got the empty parts of the beds turned over and put in sugar snap peas, corvair spinach, some big leaf spinach and the first planting of radishes.

My Son is coming over later to pitch some shoes. There might just be a Heineken and pickle test as well ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2017, 04:45 PM
I think I may have almost enough garlic to last the winter plus seed for the next year's crop.

(http://i.imgur.com/GNTGarsl.jpg)

I'm getting used to Imgur, but I'm having to re-learn how to use a windows based laptop.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 05, 2017, 05:26 PM
Wow! That's nice!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2017, 06:55 PM
Happy to announce that the pickle test was a complete  success ;D

Even though my Son kicked my butt pltching shoes.

Now I can play with the "recipe" and add in some of my Jalapeño peppers and home grown garlic and onions. :w00t: :w00t:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 05, 2017, 08:11 PM
Looks yummy already DD!

I'll be pickling tomorrow. Today I got the empty parts of the beds turned over and put in sugar snap peas, corvair spinach, some big leaf spinach and the first planting of radishes.

My Son is coming over later to pitch some shoes. There might just be a Heineken and pickle test as well ;D

Rg
They are fantastic!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2017, 04:03 AM
Refrigerator or processed?

Secret recipe please, please?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 06, 2017, 05:20 AM
Refrigerator or processed?

Secret recipe please, please?

Rg
Ok, so what I do is pretty simple. I use Mrs. Wages as my base, but don't follow it to a T. I use less of the seasoning and vinegar and more water. So if I do a full packet = 10 pounds I do 3/4 of the seasonings 7/8ths of the vinegar and an extra cup of water. Then I throw 2 tablespoons of our dehydrated pepper blend, crushed red is half as hot, so use 2x as much. Then each jar gets 2 tsp of agave, and 1 of sugar. It says process 10 mins, I do 8. They don't last long enough to get bad. When I'm harvesting fresh peppers, Hungarian and Japs, I slice a half cup and throw them in in place of the dehydrated ones. The fresh peppers go in the jar with the pickles, the "En Fuego" goes in the brine to disperse the heat evenly  ;) I'm gonna play around with some fridge pickles next time.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 06, 2017, 05:25 AM
Ok, so what I do is pretty simple. I use Mrs. Wages as my base, but don't follow it to a T. I use less of the seasoning and vinegar and more water. So if I do a full packet = 10 pounds I do 3/4 of the seasonings 7/8ths of the vinegar and an extra cup of water. Then I throw 2 tablespoons of our dehydrated pepper blend, crushed red is half as hot, so use 2x as much. Then each jar gets 2 tsp of agave, and 1 of sugar. It says process 10 mins, I do 8. They don't last long enough to get bad. When I'm harvesting fresh peppers, Hungarian and Japs, I slice a half cup and throw them in in place of the dehydrated ones. The fresh peppers go in the jar with the pickles, the "En Fuego" goes in the brine to disperse the heat evenly  ;) I'm gonna play around with some fridge pickles next time.
Oh, I did throw a head of garlic sliced between 4 jars, should have done 2 it didn't reaal come through in the pickle. The garlic itself is fantastic though.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 06, 2017, 11:15 AM
Made my first set of refrigerator pickles today. Life delayed the garden from being planted by3 weeks.

3/4ths part white vinegar to 1 part water, sea salt and sugar for the brine.

Garlic, baby dill and dill seed for the average ordinary pickles, which included wedges and sliced pickle cukes.

The fun jars included crushed red pepper, mustard seed and banana pepper juice (trying for the first time)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 06, 2017, 12:28 PM
You guys that grew your own garlic will be surprised how much more you go through when its right at hand..  ;D
  I will be turning some cucumbers into pickles next week..   And be darn sure I will be using a lot of garlic... ;)
 Last night I put 1/2 cup of olive oil and a whole head (not a clove) of minced garlic in a pan and cooked till brown than put that on summer squash on the grill..... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2017, 02:51 PM
There's not enough garlic in the universe to satisfy me.

I peeled a bunch today while I was making pickles. I'll be roasting that batch on the Weber and preserving it in vegetable oil. Another bunch will be minced and preserved in oil...both in the fridge. I'll still have a good bunch of fresh and seed for the garden. I plan on adding a few varieties to the bed this fall.

On another note....today was my last pickling day.

Set up and ready to rock.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZxUCBCGl.jpg)

The results.
(http://i.imgur.com/TfPL09Dl.jpg)

Plus a couple half gallon jars of "Picklesaurus Slices" for refrigerator pickles.
(http://i.imgur.com/kcLUp2Kl.jpg)

They were way too big to fit in quart jars.

Final count......41 jars of pickles. I'm set for this winter's Sunday card games with my Son ;D

RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Aug 06, 2017, 03:17 PM
Final count......41 jars of pickles. I'm set for this winter's Sunday card games with my Son ;D

RG





Sounds awesome!  ;)   Nice looking pickles BTW...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 06, 2017, 03:46 PM

Looks great RG ,
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 06, 2017, 04:00 PM
Nice work RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2017, 04:00 PM
Thanks guys. Wish you were here to share a beer and some pickles.

Best part is, it was home grown in my own garden. Pickles, garlic, peppers, onions and dill. Enjoying them with my Son and a few friends is a special bonus.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 06, 2017, 04:14 PM


  Awesome RG. We should have a Pickle and beer get together, perhaps we can find some ice that's a good common ground for a few of us this winter? Or a nice early fall perchfest with a cook out after? I'd enjoy shaking hands with a few of you I haven't met yet, and I'm always up for a big ole Dom hug  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2017, 04:17 PM
I'm in for a Fall cook out. Not sure how much ice I'll be seeing any more. You name it and I'll be there ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 06, 2017, 06:24 PM


  I'm open to suggestions, it should be a lake that has good fishing, and a state park where we can gather after. I know Oneida checks all the boxes, but so do a lot of other lakes.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 06, 2017, 08:10 PM
Sure looks good Bob...
Nothing better then eating something you harvested...    :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 06, 2017, 08:12 PM
Made my first set of refrigerator pickles today. Life delayed the garden from being planted by3 weeks.
3/4ths part white vinegar to 1 part water, sea salt and sugar for the brine.
Garlic, baby dill and dill seed for the average ordinary pickles, which included wedges and sliced pickle cukes.
The fun jars included crushed red pepper, mustard seed and banana pepper juice (trying for the first time)


     Sounds real good.... :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 07, 2017, 05:19 PM
Just tasted the refrigerator batch. Very nice. Not too hot, good nose with a hint of basil  and a slight after burn. ;D

Not your average Mount Olive  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 07, 2017, 06:35 PM
RG, just one day in the fridge? I've always gone 3, and am curious to see how the spicy ones turned out. Wednesday can't come fast enough...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 07, 2017, 06:53 PM
(https://s25.postimg.org/tfgsu1ky7/20170807_191230.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/azwbwn6tn/)

Shrimp tacos with fresh salsa out of the garden and lettuce from the Aero-garden.
Marinated the shrimp in tequila, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and cuminn then grilled. The dirty rice was cooked with the leftover marinade and all served with a nice cold Margarita. Mmmmm. Life is good today!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 07, 2017, 07:34 PM
Anything with Tequila sounds good to me.. ;D
But that looks real good....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2017, 03:17 AM
RG, just one day in the fridge? I've always gone 3, and am curious to see how the spicy ones turned out. Wednesday can't come fast enough...

Just a taste test. They'll only get better.

 ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2017, 03:19 AM
Man....those tacos look yummy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 08, 2017, 07:11 AM
Just a taste test. They'll only get better.

 ;D

Rg

Fair enough!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 08, 2017, 07:18 AM
Man....those tacos look yummy.

Rg

They tasted so........... Fresh!    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2017, 02:46 PM
I'm doing bullhead on the Weber again tonight. My Bride is at my Daughter's for a few days. She's not a fish fan.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 08, 2017, 03:05 PM
I'm doing bullhead on the Weber again tonight. My Bride is at my Daughter's for a few days. She's not a fish fan.

Rg

The joys of being temporarily single! Enjoy!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2017, 05:06 PM
When my Daughter and her family lived in Las Vegas, she used to go for 3 months at a time.

Truth is, I miss her when she's gone. After 47 years together, you get used to having someone around.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2017, 05:20 PM
I had a good harvest today...
 Chili sauce and more frozen peppers.... ;D


(http://i.imgur.com/dNQNthZl.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 09, 2017, 07:01 PM
I had a good harvest today...
 Chili sauce and more frozen peppers.... ;D


(http://i.imgur.com/dNQNthZl.jpg)

Nice Dom!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 09, 2017, 07:56 PM
When my Daughter and her family lived in Las Vegas, she used to go for 3 months at a time.

Truth is, I miss her when she's gone. After 47 years together, you get used to having someone around.

Rg

Good for you RG! Wonderful to hear!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2017, 07:34 AM
Nice haul Dom!

My peppers are coming along nice, but my tomatoes are lagging behind.

But....my morning glories are sure happy.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0482_zpsuehbwojm.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0482_zpsuehbwojm.jpg.html)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Qwest73 on Aug 10, 2017, 11:26 AM
Pretty pic
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 10, 2017, 01:23 PM
Made my first set of refrigerator pickles today. Life delayed the garden from being planted by3 weeks.

3/4ths part white vinegar to 1 part water, sea salt and sugar for the brine.

Garlic, baby dill and dill seed for the average ordinary pickles, which included wedges and sliced pickle cukes.

The fun jars included crushed red pepper, mustard seed and banana pepper juice (trying for the first time)

"tested" the refrigerator dills, yummy stuff
i promised myself i would premier the fun jars at a family gathering Saturday, but i am not sure i can wait that long
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 10, 2017, 01:35 PM
Towers look great Bob..
Is that a prenial or annual MG plant?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2017, 03:02 PM
Heck if I can remember Dom :-\ :-\. I'm usually pretty organized, but I can't seem to keep track of which plant went where. I bought. Notebook the other day to chronicle my gardens year to year.

Good news is, I have Moon Flowers buds on several vines. There's stilll a good chance for a bloom.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Aug 10, 2017, 03:56 PM
Great to hear about the second bloom rg


 my tomato are just startin to get flowers lol's pepper plants are about a foot tall now..  flowering tomato plants are about 3 foot tall and grass is turning yellow from lack of water.. but all and all fishing is slowing down in catch rate right now like it does every year for walleyes.. like it does around this time of year..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 11, 2017, 04:19 AM
It'll be the first bloom for the Moon Flowers Boon. I'm still learning about cultivating these critters. My guess is that I gave them too good of a soil mix. They've produced a ton of foliage but not much in the way of blooms. I backed off on watering and stopped fertilizing and they now show good prospect for flowering.

Dom, all my morning glories and the Moon Flowers are annuals. Next year I'm building another tower trellis for cypress vines. I'm working to attract more hummingbirds and butterflies.

I've been watching my sunflower plot and can't believe the number and variety of bees it has brought to my yard. I've observed 21 different types of pollinating bees so far. Everything from tiny solitary bees to huge bumble bees. And...the gold finches are more than happy to gorge themselves on the seeds. I'm definitely putting in another plot next year.

So simple to do. Kill a patch of grass with Roundup. When the ground is bare, scratch it up a little and spread some black oil sunflower bird seed. A little water if it's really dry. Voila........sunflower patch.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 11, 2017, 09:54 AM

I stopped over to Shane's yesterday, and he brought out some of Eddys (DD)s pickles and they were very tasty 👍🏻
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 11, 2017, 04:20 PM
Mine are better :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: (just kidding)

I still like the idea of a perch and pickle gathering. A blind tasting contest to determine the "Pickle King (or Queen)" of the "Gardens Anyone " thread.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 11, 2017, 09:08 PM
You know, I like the idea, too.  I would hope for it to be mid - state with a campground and a like so I could also fish and spend the night.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 12, 2017, 03:38 AM
What's "mid state" for you?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 12, 2017, 06:32 AM
I guess Oneida or that general area would be pretty close.  :)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 12, 2017, 05:10 PM
Oneida works for me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 13, 2017, 07:47 AM
I stopped over to Shane's yesterday, and he brought out some of Eddys (DD)s pickles and they were very tasty 👍🏻
I heard you guys ate both Jars in one sitting lol  :o Oneida works great for me as it's only 10 mins from my house lol. I say we shoot for early October, perch should be starting to school up by then and there's always a few Eyes around. Plenty of places to stay the night on the lake as well. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 13, 2017, 07:51 AM


  Vines are still just cranking out product! Another fine harvest today! Pickles for days and the tomatoes have started to crank. Few fresh peas with another batch a couple days out. Some nice cherry peppers and a couple fresh strawberries every day from the ever bearing plants in the pallet garden. Sooooo worth all the work :)
(http://i.imgur.com/iJ1BNaq.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 13, 2017, 08:02 AM

Eddy it would have been rude of me not to at least try them , snag made an entree out of them lol
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 13, 2017, 08:32 AM
Eddy it would have been rude of me not to at least try them , snag made an entree out of them lol
looks like another batch is in order for him then lol. I certainly have enough to spare  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 13, 2017, 10:32 AM
Nice harvest Mookster.   :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 13, 2017, 10:54 AM
Nice harvest Mookster.   :thumbup_smilie:
Thanks Dom! You interested in the get together?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2017, 02:18 PM
I heard you guys ate both Jars in one sitting lol  :o Oneida works great for me as it's only 10 mins from my house lol. I say we shoot for early October, perch should be starting to school up by then and there's always a few Eyes around. Plenty of places to stay the night on the lake as well. 

I'm in!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 13, 2017, 05:59 PM


  I'll make sure I get a few scouting trips in and try too put us on the fish. should be able to manage a few nice meals.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 13, 2017, 08:50 PM
Well, there's got to be one in every crowd, and nothing's ever easy. I am booked in Maine the first week of October, and the second weekend is my bride's birthday.  I stink!  :-[
Late September?  ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 13, 2017, 09:23 PM
Well, there's got to be one in every crowd, and nothing's ever easy. I am booked in Maine the first week of October, and the second weekend is my bride's birthday.  I stink!  :-[
Late September?  ::)
Sure, Let us know a date that works. I can look up local camp site's, or you can pitch a tent in my back yard.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 13, 2017, 10:03 PM
Anything outside of Sept 30 thru Oct 8 and I'm in.   :)
If we go too much later we're killing ducks and deer and things.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 17, 2017, 04:26 PM
WELL.....WHERE ARE WE AT?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 17, 2017, 06:46 PM


  I vote for Oct. 14'th, though I'm OK with 23 Sept. I feel the fishing will be better in Oct. But It's all about the pickles for me  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 17, 2017, 06:49 PM
No sweat for pickles.......there's 40 jars in the stash.

I'm good for either set of dates.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 17, 2017, 10:42 PM
I'd like Sept. 23rd mainly because the 14th is the first weekend of duck season in the Champlain Zone. After that weekend we can't hunt them again until Nov. 7th.  But if enough others prefer the 14th I'll fish and eat pickles!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 18, 2017, 09:48 AM
Sampled batch number 3 last evening with my Son.

Good Housekeeping Seal Of Approval!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Aug 18, 2017, 02:08 PM
Anyone have a recommendation for combatting tomato horn worms? They did a number in my tomatoes this week.

I read you should leave the ones with the white eggs/shoots completely nf out of them as they are a type of wasp that eats the worms. Anyone heard of this before or have other recommendations?

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 18, 2017, 02:34 PM
Anyone have a recommendation for combatting tomato horn worms? They did a number in my tomatoes this week.

I read you should leave the ones with the white eggs/shoots completely nf out of them as they are a type of wasp that eats the worms. Anyone heard of this before or have other recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

Diligence. Pick them and kill them every day, even twice a day. Tomato horn-worms are the pupa of the hummingbird moth. They lay the eggs in early summer and the larvae hatch and mutate into the horn-worms in 3-4 weeks and keep the cycle going. If hand-picking isn't enough, garden dust (permethrin) will work, but its hard to dust under the leaves where they like to hide.

Wasps, ladybugs, and other insects will lay parasitic eggs on tomato worms, but the problem is they keep eating until the parasites kill them.  Good Luck. :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 18, 2017, 02:37 PM
Where on Oneida are you thinking of meeting/ gathering, DD?   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Aug 18, 2017, 03:27 PM
Thanks fishinmachine! Figured as much that picking was the way to go. I hate doing it but the chickens love em.

I may try to throw one of the ones worms with the the white eggs/shoots on it into a breathable can and see if I can't hatch some wasps to eat em.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: BLACK ICE on Aug 18, 2017, 06:12 PM


                My wife would like to know what this is!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/ADKSPORTSMAN/DSCF9033.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/ADKSPORTSMAN/media/DSCF9033.jpg.html)
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/ADKSPORTSMAN/DSCF9032.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/ADKSPORTSMAN/media/DSCF9032.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 18, 2017, 06:49 PM
My new neighbor is a great guy. He has a parrot. A Caique. He's a real sociable clown.
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1715_zpsksiud54s.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1715_zpsksiud54s.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1716_zps08wq7a1t.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1716_zps08wq7a1t.jpg.html)

He loves my feeder post and the sunflower seeds. Thinks it's his own jungle gym. An unusually friendly bird.

Nice to have a neighbor that's my age. He's as sociable as his bird.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 18, 2017, 07:34 PM
Where on Oneida are you thinking of meeting/ gathering, DD?   ;D
Well, the north/east end is best for perch in the fall. Godfrey point has a nice free launch but no camping. There is Anglers Bay not far down the road, I'll look into primitive camping there but they have nice cabins. If anyone has knowledge of primitive camping site's in the area please chime in. I'm fine with the 23'rd.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 18, 2017, 09:32 PM
Jeese, don't worry about campsites. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. I think you had mentioned state park earlier for the tasting and was just wondering if that's still on the burner.  :)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 21, 2017, 06:16 PM

    Really gonna have to start making pickles here again soon  ::) ;D
(http://i.imgur.com/45NIllL.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 21, 2017, 06:45 PM
Looks like a good batch there!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 22, 2017, 01:27 PM
Putting some peppers and tomatoes to good use tonight..... ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/bJu9BdQm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/LLF4NQem.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 22, 2017, 01:29 PM
What time?   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 22, 2017, 01:31 PM
Not till my bride gets home with the fresh warm buns...... ;)       ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 22, 2017, 01:38 PM
Lol!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 22, 2017, 02:21 PM
Think I'd put that over a big plate of linguini Dom. Looks very yummy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 22, 2017, 03:07 PM
Eddy needs to resize his cucumber picture, its to big.......... 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 22, 2017, 03:57 PM
Nah....they're just big pickles  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 22, 2017, 07:31 PM
Eddy needs to resize his cucumber picture, its to big.......... 8)
Is it blowing up your screen? I let em go for slices this round. Maybe 2 more then she's done
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 22, 2017, 07:32 PM
I'm sure your dinner was fantastic tonight, Dom. It certainly looked awesome enough that we'll be having the same layer this week. But tonight we had one of my all time favorite meals.  Steak, cottage cheese, and thick-sliced tomatoes straight out of the garden. Nothing like it!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 23, 2017, 07:19 AM
Last batch of big pickles I did wouldn't fit through a wide mouth quart jar. I did them in a half gallon jug. Think I let them go too long. Next year I'm staggering the plantings so I have harvest into September. They're gonna be smaller varieties.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Aug 23, 2017, 09:27 AM
I tried to do that this year but the plants produced like crazy then died out....even some later plantings died off?

unfortunately i did 22 jars of pickles with the Mrs Wages.....they came out way too salty.......almost inedible  ???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 23, 2017, 04:45 PM
Inspired by Dom!
(https://s25.postimg.org/7iko6cojz/20170823_173625.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/thr2tk5e3/)

 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 23, 2017, 05:07 PM
Thats to bad with the pickles SKUNK-MASTER...

 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 23, 2017, 05:07 PM
Sure looks good Bill...     ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 23, 2017, 05:45 PM
Ouch!
Gave up on Mrs Wages after the first batch a couple years ago.

If I didn't have roasted baby red potatoes, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes from the garden and a fat strip steak on the Weber for dinner........I'd be hungry😀

Wonder if pickles and cukes just need a certain amount of light to grow their big fat leaves and fruit.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 23, 2017, 07:33 PM
I had to throw out an entire batch of salsa.
WAY too bitter for some reason.
Maybe 12-15 qts.
Down the kitchen disposal in the sink.
I tried adding some sugar.
Added more tomatoes.
Nothing worked.

A real shame.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 23, 2017, 07:39 PM
Ouch. That stinks!   :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 25, 2017, 03:18 PM
Many is the chef whose tossed an imperfect dish.

One time I spent two days making what was to be a perfect chicken soup. I prepared the stock, strained, clarified and separated. Took it to the sink to make one more pass through the cheesecloth in the collendar and poured it right down the drain. Forgot to put a pan under the colander.

I muttered a string of expletives that would send a sailor for cover.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 25, 2017, 08:17 PM
There was the time, and my bride will never let me forget, that I made a meatloaf. We had ground pork and I thought, hmmm, pork, hmm, pork likes sweet. So I added some maple syrup.   :nono:
Never put maple syrup in meatloaf!!!  :sick:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 26, 2017, 03:00 PM
Chickens have been busy so I pickled some cackle berries.
(https://s30.postimg.org/6wxmeqxu9/20170826_154538.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/pci3c5byl/)

 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 26, 2017, 04:00 PM
That looks good...   How do you boil your fresh eggs so the shells come off easy?   I have a heck of a time.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 26, 2017, 05:50 PM
I start them covered in cold water. Bring to a rolling boil. Put a lid on the pot and take them off the heat. Let them sit covered for 12-18 minutes then run cold water over them until they're cold. Works pretty good but I did end up with 6 that became egg salad. Part of that could be because of my big dumb fingers too.    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 26, 2017, 09:17 PM


  They look amazing ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 26, 2017, 09:39 PM
Thanks. Let's hope they're good. I'll find out in about 10 days.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 27, 2017, 03:40 AM
Love pickled eggs.....they don't love me though. Talk about an old fart :sick: :sick: :sick:

Anyhooo.......my latest garden acquisition.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1727_zpswuxqgx3u.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1727_zpswuxqgx3u.jpg.html)

It's a White chipper shredder. Has a 5 hp Briggs flathead. I picked it up for $100 from a local tractor dealer. It was part of an estate sale and hadn't run in a long time. It had good compression and spark so I knew the motor would run.

Yesterday I stripped it down to remove the gas tank and clean it. I also installed a pipe and a couple of fittings to provide an oil drain. The only way to change the oil was to let it run all over the deck.  The fuel in it was really gummy and amber looking. Had that really old gas smell if you know what I mean. I flushed out the tank a few times, stuck it back together and filled it with fresh gas. Didn't want to take off on its own yet, but a little gas in the carb and it ran like a champ. So today it's remove the carb again and give it a thorough cleaning.

It's a pulse jet carb so it actually pumps gas into a bowl/reservoir inside the tank and then up into the carb intake. I guess it's probably to avoid a lean mixture as the tank empties and the fuel pump has to work harder.

The thing is built like a tank for sure. Everything is 3/16 steel. Once it runs well, I'll pull the cutter head and go through it. With all the garden waste and branches I accumulate from the 2 properties I tend, it'll be a welcome addition to my landscaping arsenal.

Love a good tinkering project. I get lost in the shop. Totally engrossed in what I'm doing. If it works as well as I think it's going to, it'll get a real restoration.......My Way  ;D

Rg
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 27, 2017, 02:26 PM
Well...it's ALIVE!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0505_zpsoroj1p12.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0505_zpsoroj1p12.jpg.html)

Turned 2 loads of sticks, branches and sunflowers into a nice pile of mulch.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0504_zpsrtv3ykqb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0504_zpsrtv3ykqb.jpg.html)

I'm happy ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 27, 2017, 08:28 PM
I have an electric chipper/shredder about the same size. I bungee a poly grain bag over the discharge. The air goes through and the mulch is bagged when you're done.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2017, 04:03 AM
Yeah...I was thinking about that . They sell bags for mulchers like this , but they want way too much money for them. I'll probably put up a small pen this fall for my winter mulch pile and just grind my garden waste and leaves into it. Last fall I just picked it up with my mower and bagger and piled it. I transferred it over to my compost bin a few weeks ago. Great looking compost. It was chock full of red worms and bugs of all sorts doing their job.

Now that I know it works, I'm going to pull the cutter head and give the whole thing a proper rehab. Personally, I think it should be red ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2017, 03:56 PM
Well...in typical fashion, I've disassembled the machine for a complete rehab.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1738_zps7vu8gjz7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1738_zps7vu8gjz7.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1737_zpscj4kukqo.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1737_zpscj4kukqo.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1736_zpsc9u1p39p.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1736_zpsc9u1p39p.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1739_zpsg3xfknnk.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1739_zpsg3xfknnk.jpg.html)

I was surprised it came apart pretty easily. A bit of cleaning and paint and it'll be good as new.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 29, 2017, 04:48 PM
 ;D !
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2017, 06:51 PM
Can't help it :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 01, 2017, 03:48 PM
Frost warnings tonight..  >:(
Was mid to upper 30's this morning..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 01, 2017, 04:38 PM
This is almost like old school weather.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Sep 01, 2017, 06:58 PM
RG, I have the same Shredder/Chipper, only it has pneumatic tires. It was my father's, hasn't been running in at least 8 years... You do a very nice job! Thorough and meticulous too, not one spot of grease/oil on that bench, I like that!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 02, 2017, 03:51 AM
Thanks Bart. I was thinking about putting pneumatic tires on it.

I'll have to take a pic of my bench as it is right now. I started cleaning, prepping and priming parts yesterday.  ::)

It's getting there. Should have all the parts at least primed today. (Except the engine).
There's a fellow coming to look at my wood lathe today. I'm selling it to make room for a new one :w00t: :w00t:

Can't wait to place the order.

It's cold here too. 39 this morning. But, it's supposed to be near 70 today. One thing is for sure. My grass is growing like crazy.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 02, 2017, 08:19 AM
I have both Portugal hot and habenaro peppers that refuse to turn from green to red. With these cool nights, does it make sense to harvest them now or wait it out? Unfortunately the garden was 3 weeks late going in, so my timing is way off.

My plan was to make hotdog hot sauce with the Portugal hot peppers and try to save the habanero peppers for hunting camp chili.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 02, 2017, 10:20 AM
Wait it out the best you can hopefully they ripen up and turn orange like they should..


our garden went in a little to late no tomatos or peppers this year big plants with green tomatos on them... so wI'll see what is up with them today hopefully a harvest here for the first time this year??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 02, 2017, 10:24 AM
Thanks boondox, sorry to hear about your garden. My tomato plants were huge as well, hoping to get more tomatoes to ripen soon as well. But, the peppers are more important to me. My daughter on the other hand, harvests the cherry tomatoes from vine directly to belly...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 02, 2017, 06:59 PM
I think tomorrow is harvest time for my jalapeños, banana, green and purple peppers. Some will be vac packed and frozen and some pickled.

It's a bittersweet time of year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 09, 2017, 06:46 PM
Harvested my jalapeños, bell and banana peppers this morning. Still a lot of jalapeños hanging. Picked up a couple baskets of Roma tomatoes at the farmers market and got to making sauce.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1766_zpsti7inkr6.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1766_zpsti7inkr6.jpg.html)

My Bride and I go at the processing line going and had them all peeled and seeded in just an hour and a half.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_1767_zpssctqx6xh.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_1767_zpssctqx6xh.jpg.html)

I was going to buy the attachment for my Kitchenaid, but I didn't like the juicy looks of the sauce it produces. So....we stuck to working by hand.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 10, 2017, 06:48 AM
Quote the harvest RG! With the forecast showing unseasonably mild temps this week, I am going to let the Portugal and habanero peppers stay where they are a few more days
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Sep 10, 2017, 09:52 AM
I saw that pickles are not good for you the other day. I never liked them any way other than maybe a couple of sweet pickles. I guess it is because I am a sour person any way and do not need to add to that.

I did pick up a half bushel of pickles from a farmer the other day. The wife and I spent a couple of days making sweet pickle relish. We have a few years of relish put up if she does not give to much away or decides to sell some. I can hardly stand commercial relish after eating hers.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Sep 10, 2017, 10:17 AM
Nice job RG! Looks like a great haul.

We have the sauce attatchment for our kitchen aide, and it is fantastic. It does produce a "watery" sauce, but once you cook it down it thickens up and is great.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2017, 02:39 PM
If pickles are bad for me......I'm in trouble ;D Canned up a dozen pints of sauce yesterday.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0511_zps18bvxjhe.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0511_zps18bvxjhe.jpg.html)

Now I'm making home made garlic, Basil pasta with Swiss Chard to test out some leftover sauce.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/brfixit/IMG_0510_zps3ikpkbym.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brfixit/media/IMG_0510_zps3ikpkbym.jpg.html)

I love making pasta. The Kitchenaid pasta attachments are awesome.

I watched some videos of people making sauce with the strainer attachment. Looked like cooking down tomato juice to me. When we process 🍅 for sauce, my Bride slits the skin down the side and blanches them in almost boiling water till they split. I remove the stem, peel, cut off the top and bottom and give them a good squeeze. I end up with a nice tomato pulp. They go into a strainer to let more juice drain off and as they cook I scoop more juice off the top. We end up with a nice, rich sauce. We'll do another batch that won't cook down so long. I call this my "cooking sauce" . I can use it as a base for a lot of different dishes and even soups.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 10, 2017, 04:59 PM


  Great pull RG. I'm winding down fast now. Picked the last of my cukes today and the Maters all have blight on 75 percent of the vine. I'll take what will ripen in the next few days, then pull and burn the vines. Hungarians are kicking into full gear and the brussles are slowly getting bigger. I pulled them November 15th last year after a few hard freezes and they were tight and sweet, I'll look to do the same this year.

   If you guys still wanna do the pickle and perch fest I plan to scout next weekend and perhaps an afternoon or 2 this week.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2017, 05:05 PM
I don't know about the rest, but, tell me where your boat is docked and I'll be there. I can't trailer that far with my little red truck.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 10, 2017, 08:22 PM
I don't know about the rest, but, tell me where your boat is docked and I'll be there. I can't trailer that far with my little red truck.

Rg
I'm betting on the east end at this point Bud, should be a nice easy trip down 90 for you ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 11, 2017, 03:31 AM
Made that trip many times. I actually used to fish Oneida quite a bit. Ice fished it more than open water. Kept a sled at a little place on the north shore. The name escapes me now but I remember a line of Christmas trees to follow and get you home again. No such things as gps or cell phones back then. Also used to stay at Rick's in Cleveland. He'd keep a couple rooms open in the winter and sled us out to the fish for the day. Seems a long, long time ago.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: caribou on Sep 11, 2017, 06:33 AM
sounds like frank tripps......... spruce grove........just past Constantia off of route 49
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 11, 2017, 05:53 PM
Yup....you certainly jogged an old memory.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 15, 2017, 07:00 PM
  Well the scouting went well after a few moves. Had a surprise day off Tuesday, so I loaded the boat and hit the lake. Found a few here and there, then found some eager biters a half hour before I had to scoot.... Still a nice few meals there. It will only get better. RG name a date bud, Sunday works or the weekend after next. I'm in the mood to fill the freezer now!

(https://i.imgur.com/bPG0aWQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 15, 2017, 10:11 PM

Pine trees that would have been spruce grove
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 16, 2017, 07:20 PM
I don't know about the rest, but, tell me where your boat is docked and I'll be there......
X2

Nice mess!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 17, 2017, 10:11 AM
X2

Nice mess!   ;D
Looking forward to it! Did a little searching on the west end yesterday, found a few, but the east end is much better. There is also Verona beach state park
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2017, 02:28 PM
Sunday the 24 th?
Verona Beach State park?

I can be there by 6am ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 17, 2017, 02:57 PM


   As can I  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2017, 03:10 PM
Is the launch there and is the park open that early?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 17, 2017, 03:33 PM
Is the launch there and is the park open that early?

Rg
We can launch at Marion as well
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 17, 2017, 08:59 PM
Sunday the 24 th?
Verona Beach State park?

I can be there by 6am ;D

Rg
I thought we'd been talking the 23rd. ???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 17, 2017, 09:42 PM
Today was harvest day. We picked, processed, and froze 6 gallons of peppers and pickled 2 quarts.
(https://s26.postimg.org/w2zuwkjrd/20170917_222712.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7mhp23j0l/)
Tomato sauce is cooking down.
(https://s26.postimg.org/ee844y809/20170917_222630.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q3c3swyyt/)

And we started a bucket of sauerkraut. Busy day!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 18, 2017, 08:27 PM
I thought we'd been talking the 23rd. ???
23rd is out for me, Big family wedding the 22nd and I plan to spend the 23rd recovering LOL
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 19, 2017, 03:50 AM
I may come over on Saturday and find a hotel for the night. There's a guy in West Monroe who has a lathe shield assembly to sell me. I can kill two birds. I was looking at the Oneida Lake inn in Sylvan beach. Anyone have a review? I hate crappy hotels. Spent too much time on the road I guess.

Haven't been to Sylvan Beach in 20 years.

So...if we're doing this, there's a few questions.
Who's gonna show up?
Where are we meeting?
What's the plan.....if there is one ;D

I all I know right now is I plan to fish with DD.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 19, 2017, 09:10 AM
Sunday, the 24th is cool by me.
I don't know a plan.  "I know nothing!" (Sgt. Schultz., Hogan's Heroes)

IF:  I'm welcome on DD's boat and the boat's leaving at 6 am,
      I'll be spending Saturday night somewhere there myself.
      3 hrs. 8 mins. to Verona Beach S.P.
      I'll have 2 spinning rods, a life vest, and a thermos. (Not sure about bait.)

That's all I know.  ;D
  
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 19, 2017, 02:39 PM
Best decent rooms I can find are at the Days Inn in Brewerton. A little pricy, but decent. If we have a plan I'll book a room. I have to visit West Monroe Saturday anyway.

So.......where are we at Guys?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 19, 2017, 03:29 PM
No pressure, but I think we're to the point where DD needs to nail down the wheres, whens, and wants (bait, etc.), and we'll make it happen.   ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Sep 19, 2017, 08:41 PM
RG and anyone else looking for rooms on Saturday night, be aware Paul McCartny is playing at the Carrier Dome and most hotels, especially the "decent ones" are sold out or have much higher than normal rates.  The Days Inn Brewerton is pretty good, and will be close to where you want to be.  If not, try hotels nearer to Turning Stone or in Rome NY area, should be cheaper and more avaialable.   Anyone can PM me, my hotels are in the Liverpool, NY area, but I think we are pretty booked up as of right now. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 20, 2017, 10:04 AM
I have a reservation for Saturday night at Verona Beach State Park.  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 20, 2017, 01:13 PM


  Ton going on with work and the wedding. Marion is a safe launch with plenty of parking and cost's 10 bucks to the honor box. RG if you are staying in Brewerton get in touch with Rob Godfredo at Bartells and see what he has for minnows and what time you can get them. I'll see if he can meet you at 6-630, he just cut his hours back from 6 to 7. If not there is East lake Bait and Tackle in Sylvan Beach. You are more than welcome on my boat FM. Barring a stiff west wind The east end has more fish , but there have been decent reports from the west end if the east end is getting pounded. Nowhere to hide with a strong west blow on that end, the west end has more bays and islands. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 20, 2017, 04:24 PM
Cool!
I'll see If I can book a room. I can get bait Saturday. I'll be in West Monroe around 10am.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 20, 2017, 04:32 PM
I'm booked :clapping:

Only one room left FM! Better make your reservation now.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 20, 2017, 07:19 PM
Done, RG. I booked a site at the state park this morning. Psyched!  :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 21, 2017, 03:40 AM
Cool! Let me know where you're staying and we can have a visit and find someplace for dinner.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 21, 2017, 07:07 AM
Looks like great weather Sunday. We can hit East Lake Bait and Tackle for bait  assuming we're launching on the East end. Just need to know where and when to meet you DD.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 21, 2017, 06:12 PM
Looks like great weather Sunday. We can hit East Lake Bait and Tackle for bait  assuming we're launching on the East end. Just need to know where and when to meet you DD.

Rg
I can be at the launch by 7, Marion Manor unless there is a free one I don't know about  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 21, 2017, 06:21 PM
Cool...I'll be t Marion Manor by 7 am with bait and ...hopefully....coffee and .....maybe.....danish.

Looking forward to it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 24, 2017, 03:04 PM
And....a good time was had by all.
Nice to finally meet up with you guys. Fishing was slow, company was great.

Since I was the only one to bring pickles....I WIN! ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 24, 2017, 04:59 PM

Well congrats RG for having the best pickles 😉
 Sorry I missed out , but I lost a bud last week and went to a celebration of life today ,
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 24, 2017, 05:08 PM
Sorry for your loss Fred. Comes with age I guess.

This trip makes me remember some of the great times I've had on Oneida. Busy darned Lake in this weather. Worse than Canandaigua. Wouldn't mind revisiting after jet ski and speed boat season.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 24, 2017, 05:56 PM

During the week it's not busy
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 24, 2017, 07:08 PM
Super crazy the past two days. Never seen so much traffic. Breakfast at Flo's was good though ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 24, 2017, 07:24 PM


   I Can't believe I forgot the dang pickles..... But it was great to meet you and Bill and just a beautiful day. Fred's right it's a whole lot quieter during the week. Send me the recipe for the little gerkin size pickles Bob, they were outstanding. The eggs were great too Bill and the garlic.  If you want another trip when it cools off I'm game.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 25, 2017, 06:00 AM
Wish I could have made it.....  :-\
It would have been more fun than watering and selling mums all weekend......... >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 25, 2017, 08:07 AM
Quote the harvest RG! With the forecast showing unseasonably mild temps this week, I am going to let the Portugal and habanero peppers stay where they are a few more days

the Portugal hot peppers are ripening nicely with these unseasonable high temps we are having in the capital district. The habanero peppers are coming along, some are now orange

I plan to make some piri piri hot sauce and pickle the Portugal peppers with jalapenos over the next few days
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Sep 25, 2017, 10:29 AM
the Portugal hot peppers are ripening nicely with these unseasonable high temps we are having in the capital district. The habanero peppers are coming along, some are now orange

I plan to make some piri piri hot sauce and pickle the Portugal peppers with jalapenos over the next few days


I always wait till last minute to pull the peppers now you see why!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 25, 2017, 10:48 AM
All pepper  plants can be dug up and brought inside for the  winter if there not ready yet..  There actually perennials.... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 25, 2017, 10:55 AM
interesting thought
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 26, 2017, 03:50 AM
I have peppers , peppers and more peppers. All 3 jalapeño plants are producing more and the purple and green bell have fruit . My zucchini plants have several new squash and I really have to pick my strawberries tonight.

This weather is crazy. Gonna be 90 again today. Sunday high of maybe 60. Suite me. We're making apple sauce and salsa this weekend ;D

Anybody ever use a pasta roller to make filo dough? I was thinking of baking up some apple treats like ravioli. Might even try deep frying some.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: icejohn on Sep 26, 2017, 04:19 PM
sorry i missed it this year but next year the pickle challenge will be on bob....watch out. ;)
icejohn
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 26, 2017, 04:24 PM
Hah!
I ain't worried ;D

Just opened a new jar of the first batch. Quite zingy :)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: icejohn on Sep 26, 2017, 04:32 PM
 :sleep1:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 26, 2017, 07:12 PM
Hey Dom.....
Peppers are perennials eh?
What the chance of pruning one back, mulching heavy and having it come back next season?

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 27, 2017, 05:30 PM
Not a chance unless you live in Mexico.......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 27, 2017, 05:35 PM
My brown leaves I have to walk through to get to the garden....

(https://i.imgur.com/nJCqU3em.jpg)

Lots of stuff to harvest.......
(https://i.imgur.com/EU7XBLTm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hOSg80mm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qg1RNPsm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9sseGHJm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uxGRpsVm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/opznmfJm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pscZ5o8m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jgM0M7Xm.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 27, 2017, 05:56 PM
There aren't many leaves falling here yet, but Monday morning I was chasing brookies high up in the Greens and it was a whole lot like fall there. 68° at 11:00 am when we headed down and 84° when we got out.   :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 28, 2017, 04:12 AM
Looks great Dom. Sure wish I had your space. We plan on cooking/canning this weekend. Sauce, salsa and applesauce. I'll be pulling the rest of the tomatoes and probably the peppers. I'll use them in the sauce and salsa.

I've got an idea to make some deep fried apple raviolis too. Been looking at making pastry dough with the pasta roller.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 28, 2017, 04:23 AM
Question......
Any of you guys ever try freezing sauce or applesauce in a muffin pan and then vacuum sealing and storing the "sauce muffins"?

I ran across this technique on the Foodsaver website and thought I might give it a try on the next batch rather than canning it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Sep 28, 2017, 04:55 AM
I need to pick up my apples for sauce this weekend. I use a mix of Cortland's and Jonathans. I simply take out the bud end and slice. I then cook them up in one of my mothers Wear Ever Dutch ovens. They are then run through a Wear Ever sieve. The sauce ends up with a nice red color with no seeds or peelings.. I will only be doing a total of one bushel this year. I used to do more but since I have bought all of the kids the stuff to do there own, they are on there own.

To freeze I simply put it in a freezer bag, squeeze out the air and stack them in the freezer. It takes a little longer for the sauce to freeze but they take less room and stay stacked in a small box. I will be cutting down on the amount of sauce in the bags this year as the wife can not eat that much since her gastric surgery.

When I first made some for my step grandsons they would not eat the red apple sauce as they were used to the store bought anemic looking white sauce. Now they only want the red stuff as it tastes better.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 28, 2017, 07:15 AM
Question......
Any of you guys ever try freezing sauce or applesauce in a muffin pan and then vacuum sealing and storing the "sauce muffins"?

I ran across this technique on the Foodsaver website and thought I might give it a try on the next batch rather than canning it.

Rg

I have used ice cube trays to freeze pesto, prior to sealing and freezing. It helped to make portions out of an abundance of pesto. No we just pull out as many cubes ad we need, depending on the # of plates we are serving
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 28, 2017, 07:43 AM
We like our applesauce a little chunky. Apples are peeled and cored and sliced with one of those twirly gizmos. Works great. I'm thinking I'm gonna freeze the bags of sauce and then vacuum them down. Shouldn't be too hard to do. It's just for my Bride and I. My Daughter likes that Motts stuff and my Son makes his own.

We like a mix of macs and cortlands.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 28, 2017, 08:11 AM
We always freeze our sauces (apple and tomato) in a rectangular cake pan. Once frozen, we pop it out of the pan onto the cutting board, cut it into squares, and then vacuum seal it. Flat squares stack better in the freezer.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 28, 2017, 08:35 AM
We always freeze our sauces (apple and tomato) in a rectangular cake pan. Once frozen, we pop it out of the pan onto the cutting board, cut it into squares, and then vacuum seal it. Flat squares stack better in the freezer.  ;D


Great idea.
Thanks
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 28, 2017, 04:55 PM
I was thinking about that too.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 30, 2017, 06:45 PM
20's possibly tonight..   That's not good..... :P

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 01, 2017, 04:31 AM
38 here right now. Nice night for a campfire last evening. Pulled all my peppers Friday. Picked up a bushel of Cortlands and a basket of Roma tomatoes at the farmer's market yesterday. Canned up applesauce and today it's salsa.

Supposed to hit 80 again later this week. Then it's a slide into fallw weather.Time for me to start shutting the gardens down  :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 01, 2017, 08:49 AM
39° here. Going to strip the tomatoes then freshen up the little camper for tomorrow's trip to Sebago for the week.   :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 01, 2017, 03:10 PM
Had 28* this am...   Good thing I covered up....   Picked lots of tomatoes and am in the process of making some gravy...   Tomato sauce to some..... ;)   Got the Victorio out and cranked them through..   Sauce on one side , seeds and skins out the other.....   

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 01, 2017, 05:58 PM
Looking great Dom.

We put up a dozen jars of salsa today.

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A dozen jars of applesauce yesterday.
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A dozen  jars of sauce last weekend.

Pulled the peppers and tomatoes the last couple days. Used a lot of the peppers in the salsa. Still enough to freeze for soups, chili and stew this winter.

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Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 01, 2017, 08:31 PM
Looks good, Dom. I cranked a Victorio for years. Before that we used the old fashioned food mill with the wooden pestal. That was work! Now we use a kitchen- aide attachment. Works as well as the Victorio only seeds and skins out the end like a little turd,and sauce out the bottom.   :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 02, 2017, 02:47 AM
Hey Bill,  does the Kitchenaid food mill attach to the Grinder that I already have?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 02, 2017, 05:43 AM
Your pantry looks good and full Bob..... :thumbup_smilie:

  Bill we have been cranking that thing for years and still works great....   I like doing it outside so I can hose everything off...
I will have to see if my wife can get an attachment  for her KA.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Oct 02, 2017, 11:18 AM
Looks good, Dom. I cranked a Victorio for years. Before that we used the old fashioned food mill with the wooden pestal. That was work! Now we use a kitchen- aide attachment. Works as well as the Victorio only seeds and skins out the end like a little turd,and sauce out the bottom.   :D

I used the kitchenaide mill to through our tomatoes this weekend, and it is amazing. I saw someone earlier who mentioned the product was kind of soupy. This weekend I remembered we process our seeds/skins three times, and when your done the skins/seeds are dry, and the final product is awesome. Took about 6 hours to cool down after adding veggies, and herbs.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 02, 2017, 11:28 AM
We have the same KA
Works great
There is an electric motor conversion available for it.
Each time I do large quantities like a bushel or two I wish it was electric.  But I still haven't converted it and probably never will.  Works great as I said.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 02, 2017, 11:52 AM
After watching the first half of the Sunday night football game last night, I decided not to chance the frost and pulled the remainder of my portuguese hot, habanero and jalapeno peppers. The plan is to make some hot sauce with the habaneros and pickle the others
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 02, 2017, 04:29 PM
Dinner from the garden tonight.
Sausage in home made sauce ( no....I didn't grow the sausage)
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Zoodles I cooked in chicken broth.
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Made for a danged fine supper.
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Even have some leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Oct 02, 2017, 04:36 PM
What’s a zoodle? Zucchini noodles? Looks delicious!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 02, 2017, 05:54 PM
What’s a zoodle? Zucchini noodles? Looks delicious!


https://greatist.com/eat/healthy-zucchini-noodle-recipes (https://greatist.com/eat/healthy-zucchini-noodle-recipes)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 02, 2017, 06:48 PM
Zoodles are simply the single best use of the annual over abundance of zucchini I've ever eaten. Get a spiralizer at Wally World for $15 and enjoy a whole new bunch of really good eats.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 03, 2017, 02:15 PM
Hey Bill,  does the Kitchenaid food mill attach to the Grinder that I already have?

Rg
Yes it does. Has a different, longer screw, but uses the same feed hopper.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Oct 03, 2017, 06:32 PM
Yesterday, I roasted a bushel of red peppers my cousin grew on our farm.  There were very few of them this year, and I felt a little guilty taking the bushel this year, but after they were done, the guilt disappeared. 

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I also filled my dehydrater with sage leaves.  Next up is the remaining basil, rosemary and thyme.

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A few weeks ago, I pickled another bushel of green peppers using my mother's method.  These are a family favorite.

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 04, 2017, 09:07 AM
Looks great O....
What's the canned pepper recipe?     ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Oct 04, 2017, 04:46 PM
Looks great O....
What's the canned pepper recipe?     ::)

Cut peppers into flat pieces, pack them tightly into jars, wide mouth jars are easier to use.
Add a clove of garlic or a couple of leaves of basil.
Add a jalapeño pepper or cherry hot, depending on how hot you want your peppers to be.
Bring 5 qts of apple cider vinegar and 5 qts water and 1 cup canning salt to a rapid boil.
Fill jars with rapidly boiling mixture and quickly seal the jar with new lids.
It is important that the mixture be boiling when putting into jars. 
No need to "process"
Wait for jars to cool, check lids. If the are depressed you have a good seal.  If not, empty and try again with boiling mixture. 
Let them soak for about 10 weeks - we wait until Thanksgiving.

A bushel of peppers will use 2 gallons of vinegar and 2 gallons of water and yield 30 pint and a half jars.

They should be crisp to the bite.  I will usually splash them with olive oil and a few sprinkles of dried oregano, but most of the time we eat them right out of the jar.  Best served with pasta and meatballs, and of course with homemade sauce.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 04, 2017, 05:10 PM
Cut peppers into flat pieces, pack them tightly into jars, wide mouth jars are easier to use.
Add a clove of garlic or a couple of leaves of basil.
Add a jalapeño pepper or cherry hot, depending on how hot you want your peppers to be.
Bring 5 qts of apple cider vinegar and 5 qts water and 1 cup canning salt to a rapid boil.
Fill jars with rapidly boiling mixture and quickly seal the jar with new lids.
It is important that the mixture be boiling when putting into jars. 
No need to "process"
Wait for jars to cool, check lids. If the are depressed you have a good seal.  If not, empty and try again with boiling mixture. 
Let them soak for about 10 weeks - we wait until Thanksgiving.

A bushel of peppers will use 2 gallons of vinegar and 2 gallons of water and yield 30 pint and a half jars.

They should be crisp to the bite.  I will usually splash them with olive oil and a few sprinkles of dried oregano, but most of the time we eat them right out of the jar.  Best served with pasta and meatballs, and of course with homemade sauce.
That sounds great O!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Oct 04, 2017, 07:18 PM
I would have gone to the pickle fest but I had plans already in place that day.  I think I would have given RG a run for first prize!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 04, 2017, 08:15 PM
O, You would have had a 50/50 chance of being the canning champ since RG is the only one to bring something..      Wait till next year when I show up...   I will bring some goddies...... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 04, 2017, 09:44 PM
O, You would have had a 50/50 chance of being the canning champ since RG is the only one to bring something..      Wait till next year when I show up...   I will bring some goddies...... ;D ;D ;D
You know, my pickled eggs and pickled garlic were pretty good that day. Out of a quart of eggs only three went home, and only half the jelly jar of garlic.
RG's pickles, as good as they were,  were the only "cucumbers" there. 
Categories, Dom.  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 05, 2017, 03:50 AM
I should have brought one more jar with me. The first batch I put up is getting hotter by the day. My son and I opened a jar last week end. They are definitely 3 beer pickles. I need some little skull and crossbones labels for that batch.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 05, 2017, 04:27 PM
I can't believe I forgot mine.... :-[
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 05, 2017, 07:13 PM
Next year, DD. **it happens. You won the boat category!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2017, 03:12 AM
I think we should rent a pontoon boat for next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2017, 06:35 AM
Starting to get some Moon Flowers
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About 1 a night now.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 06, 2017, 07:00 AM

Rg very nice ,my dad had a bed of night bloomers , once he counted 200 flowers wish I had a pic
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2017, 07:09 AM
I'm definitely going to put in a big bed next spring. I've been studying different varieties to plant. These vines didn't produce a flower all summer. Now there's buds all over them.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 06, 2017, 07:13 AM
Well you had the perfect moon last night for them.....
That thing was awesome....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2017, 01:42 PM
Yeah...and the loonies were out in force today. Just got home and poured myself a bracer of Tito's . Mama's at my Daughter's for the weekend.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Oct 06, 2017, 04:59 PM
First harvest of the season still more time to go.. Frost is not coming quick enough tons of roma tomatos a few meaning 4 total  beef steak tomatos a squash and 4 habenaro peppers .. all pictured time to make some blts or of the beef steaks sauce for canning out of the roma and spice something up with the habs ...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 14, 2017, 12:07 PM
Winding down fast ,hard to keep up.. Green tomatoes are still turning red..
Some of my heirlooms are as big as softballs...
Plenty of cabbage for sourkrout....


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Front of house looks good..


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 14, 2017, 03:25 PM
Looks great Dom. All I have left is spinach and strawberries. I get a handful of berries every day and all the spinach we can eat.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 19, 2017, 11:56 AM
I am done producing for 2017. Over the last 2 nights I have made habanero hot sauce and hot pepper jam. and we're still eating tomatoes in our salads. It's been a good year, even though the plants went in 24 days late
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 26, 2017, 05:04 PM
Had a pleasant day gardening today. Cleaned up the flag pole and other plantings. Ended two of the flower boxes. Potted a couple of the English ivy and brought them indoors for the winter.

Emptied the garlic bed, turned it over and got my garlic in. Dug into the compost pile and mulched the asparagus and other raised beds.

I'm super pleased with the results of putting my garden and yard waste through the chipper shredder. As I was scooping the week old mulch out of the compost bin,  I noticed it was steaming hot. Grinding it up really sped up the process. I'll be shredding up all my leaves, lawn and garden waste from here out and expecting some great garden compost for next season.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 26, 2017, 08:50 PM
Hmmmm. Rain all day here.   :)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Oct 26, 2017, 10:28 PM
Frost last night pulled the last of mine today..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 27, 2017, 03:01 AM
It was beautiful here Bill. Low 50's and breezy with lots of sunshine.

I'm like a little kid waiting for Christmas this morning. Been trying to get on Canandaigua lake all week. The wind has not cooperated at all and to top it off, the little red truck developed a u-joint disease on the way home from Honeoye Wednesday. I was thinking I wasn't gonna make it home. I took the back way home, avoided the big hills and babied it home. But, my faithful mechanic squeezed it for a new set yesterday and I'm hooked up and waiting for it to get light out. Last week it was in for a re-install of a power steering rack he put in 3k ago that started leaking like a sieve. That was a N/C, so I saved myself crawling under the truck and had him put new exhaust and e-brake cables.

Annual maintenance $440. Not bad really. Hopefully the perch will cooperate and I can get home in time to go get some campfire wood for tonight.

Rg



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 27, 2017, 08:43 AM

Hope you had good luck RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 28, 2017, 04:56 AM
I did have some luck. The wind chased me off around 11:30 but, I ended up with half a bucket of perch for the freezer. No monsters, oll in the 9-10" range. Couldn't really drift (which is how I prefer to fish) too much wind. So it was poke the bow into the wind, anchor up and rock and roll.

Came home and made a pot of chili. My Son came over last night and we had chili by the campfire.

Today it's leaf patrol. Gonna frustrate some neighbors with the noise of machinery ;)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 28, 2017, 05:28 AM

RG that’s plenty of perch to clean , they will make some nice meals , 🍽
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 28, 2017, 04:56 PM
I could have cleaned more ;)

But, it'll do till next time. I should get a few trips in before the freeze out.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 28, 2017, 06:39 PM
Nice fish harvest Bob..... :thumbup_smilie:
I did the same today..... :D
Tomorrow is the end of the garden......... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 29, 2017, 01:39 PM
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A good rainy day project and a necessary staple in the freezer.  Should get us through.   :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 29, 2017, 02:13 PM
Wholly rabbit food batman..  Great harvest..       ;D
 :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 29, 2017, 03:02 PM


  Good job on the perch Bob! And the carrots should be sweet as candy by now  ;) Pulled the last of the Hungarian Wax peppers. Just the Brussles sprouts left now.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 29, 2017, 05:08 PM
Nice batch of carrots Bill. I'm envious. Had to buy a bag for chicken noodle soup today. Heaven knows where they come from.

But....the soup was great. Love soup and stew season.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 29, 2017, 09:28 PM
They are nice and sweet. We use them a lot. Soups, stews, roasts, and fried up with polish sausage and sauerkraut.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 02, 2017, 04:03 AM
If it ever stops raining here, I might get to do a final mowing and leaf pickup. I've only planted half of my garlic bed so far. I'm gonna order up some different varieties for the other half.

The asparagus is browning out so, I'll probably cut it down this weekend.

The little garden sure looks lonely.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Nov 02, 2017, 09:25 AM
Have any of you tried mulching your carrots and leaving them in the ground over the winter. The are sugar sweet when you diG them in the spring. The same goes for parsnips. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 04, 2017, 03:32 AM
Might get a hard frost this week. Thursday night looks like it might hit the low 20's. I'm gonna buy some more garlic today and get it in the ground. Time to mulch over the strawberries and empty the last flower boxes as well. Fall seems to be here.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Nov 04, 2017, 06:21 AM
where do you get your garlic from locally?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 04, 2017, 12:04 PM
The German hardneck came from a vendor at the Fairport farmers market. There's a greenhouse near me that also has seed garlic.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Nov 04, 2017, 02:05 PM
crazy how some of the sources for seed garlic sell out, not sure about big box stores and how they have had it sitting around?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 04, 2017, 02:30 PM
SM you dont nesserely need "seed" garlic to plant...
You can buy a big head at the grocery store and seperate the cloves and plant them..
I have planted garlic that was found sprouting in the refridgerator..  Just poke a hole 6 to 8 inches and drop in pointy side up.... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Nov 04, 2017, 02:39 PM
i will try thanx....people talk about it being sprayed with stuff to keep it from sprouting.........hogwash?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 04, 2017, 03:18 PM
Don't know SM...
 Just picked the rest of my sweet peppers for chicken fihetas for dinner...
Will post pictures once post image is fixed.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 05, 2017, 04:50 AM
Some grocery store garlic is treated with a chemical to keep it from sprouting. Buy the organic stuff at Wegmans or hit one of the farm markets out your way. There's some good ones out 104 towards Murray.

Did a bunch of cleanup yesterday. Mulched the garlic bed and strawberries. Picked up most of the leaves. Couldn't do much in the back yard. Too d**n wet...and.....it's raining.

But we had a nice campfire last night. My son joined us and brought his home made chocolate chip cookies. Went very well with bourbon and a big warm fire.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Nov 05, 2017, 06:11 AM
thanx guys.....getting a little late....frost coming, but I have to try. got a 4' x 4' bed primarily for garlic prepped.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 05, 2017, 08:45 AM
Sounds like a fun evening Bob. Was it to cloudy to see the Beaver Moon ?
Was here..


The last of my sweet peppers...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Nov 05, 2017, 11:48 AM
What time's dinner ??  I'll bring dessert  ;D
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Nov 05, 2017, 12:03 PM
Sounds like a fun evening Bob. Was it to cloudy to see the Beaver Moon ?
Was here..
The bow hunters in MI posted some pictures of the beaver moon rise the other day. It looked more like sun rise. I am glad to see the beaver moon will not be around for the MI firearms season opener on the 15th
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 05, 2017, 01:48 PM
We could see the full moon pretty well. Some clouds around. Still a very nice night.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 13, 2017, 03:31 AM
Managed to get most of the leaves picked up yesterday. The property that backs up to ours has 2 big butternut trees. They have big leaves and all fall at the first hard frost. If I can't get to them they kill e grass over the winter. It just gets smothered.

Still have plants to remove/ cut down. I got really cold mowing so I headed for the pot of stew on the stove. My Son came over and we spent the afternoon spinning some stuff on the lathe.

Looks like snow next weekend, is I'll have to finish up the outdoor stuff this week.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Nov 13, 2017, 05:17 AM
I managed to get most of the back yard blown yesterday. I had to wait until the snow melted before I could start. They got blown back to where they came from, the neighboring vacant lots. I have no trees in my back yard. The front yard will have to wait until I get back from a few days of deer hunting.

I dug up some lilies at the other place the last time over. I need to get them planted over here before the ground freezes.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 13, 2017, 03:56 PM
Not tiger lilies I hope. I've been working for three years to eradicate them from my garden area. They were growing wild behind my garage where I decided to build my raised beds.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 13, 2017, 04:39 PM
My yard work was moving snow... :P


(https://s18.postimg.org/3sfop8k85/20171113_165506.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3sfop8k85/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 13, 2017, 05:17 PM
My Bride says "better him than us". I really can't argue with that too much.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 14, 2017, 11:55 AM
Today..... :P


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 14, 2017, 11:56 AM
Today..... :P


(https://s8.postimg.org/p5bkt33z5/20171114_120453.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/p5bkt33z5/)

(https://s8.postimg.org/llpn3d901/20171114_120447.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/llpn3d901/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 14, 2017, 12:11 PM
It's good you've limed your beds, Dom.    :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Nov 14, 2017, 03:42 PM

End of last week I pulled my beans and pepper plants , nice little bounty , 10 peppers and 2 lbs of beans
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 14, 2017, 04:54 PM
What's the chicken wire on the one bed for Dom?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 14, 2017, 07:14 PM
I have my garlic in there and don't want the squirrels digging them up....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 15, 2017, 04:47 AM
Great minds think alike I guess. I covered mine with chicken wire last season. This year I upgraded and made a cage cover for that bed.
(https://s7.postimg.org/pxgy71d93/IMG_0475.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/pxgy71d93/)

Had my greens in there earlier in the season and did that to keep the deer out. But, now that I think about it. The top is covered with 2x4" wire and I probably should put chicken wire over it to keep the bandits out.

Also mulched mine with about 6" of ground leaves. The garlic liked it last year.

I was telling my Bride that I'm thinking of adding another bed or 2 next year. I'm thinking about truly raised beds this time. Built off the ground about 30" or so and about 3' wide by 9' long and 12" or so deep. She just shakes her head and smiles.

While we're talking gardens, do any of you folks have real success with radishes? I've tried and tried but with very marginal results. All suggestions are welcome.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 15, 2017, 07:43 AM
When I use to be a flatground gardener it was hard to cover it.   This is so much easier.  100 cloves in there and plant squash in between them in the spring..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 17, 2017, 03:01 AM
My neighbor is a "flatgrounder". Looks like a lot of work and his fences keep getting taller every year. It's starting to look like a maximum security prison over there.

I'm thinking of trying a couple planters along this line.

(https://s8.postimg.org/pbwo5yo4h/162_D1_ECD-_B5_F7-4309-9744-_D55_EDCB94122-3238-000003_F0_FC546159.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/pbwo5yo4h/)

Except, not on wheels. On legs to bring it up to 30-36" or so. I kind of like the bottom watering idea. It would also afford the opportunity to cover it easily with fabric for pests and the early frost. I was thinking I could make the reservoir from pool liner and the grating from plastic hardware cloth.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 19, 2017, 06:20 AM
I like everything about it except the watering system...  Seems like the roots will always be wet not just from it holding  water from the system but it will hold all rain water...   Plants do like to dry out a little now and then...   They don't like there feets wet all the time....  JMO... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 19, 2017, 05:10 PM
Good point Dom.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 01, 2017, 10:48 AM
Here's a few pictures of what's going on here....   4 more weeks, can't wait till it's over. Just hope there's ice when were done....


(https://s18.postimg.org/hrmmu65it/20171201_102358.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hrmmu65it/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/j6o7j699h/20171201_102346.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/j6o7j699h/)

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(https://s18.postimg.org/z66v2k59h/20171201_102226.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/z66v2k59h/)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Dec 01, 2017, 05:11 PM
Looks busy Dom. People get a little nutz this time of year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 09, 2018, 11:52 AM
WooHoo! Our first seed catalog was in the mail today!   :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 09, 2018, 05:04 PM
Seeds and patio furniture in Lowes. Man, they're clearing out the light bulbs. 70% of what we had is being clearanced out. Looks like Sylvania is going bye bye. Good time to switch over to LED if you havent already.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 09, 2018, 05:21 PM
Dont rush me, im enjoying some time off.
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 15, 2018, 03:17 PM
One of my miniature fruit trees has an orange on it it's first year....
Granted it's not as big as a baseball but it's a start..... ;D
The other trees had blossoms but that was it.
The old lemon tree produced 4 lemons this year...
(https://s17.postimg.org/sc162wnmz/20180114_181415.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/sc162wnmz/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 15, 2018, 06:04 PM
That's cool, Dom!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 15, 2018, 06:31 PM
Wish I had a bid old greenhouse to play in.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 15, 2018, 06:48 PM
Thanks Bill...   Hows that indoor thing you have going?

Bob these are in my great room in front of the sliding doors...
No heated greenhouses this time of year...    Another couple weeks... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 16, 2018, 04:45 AM
That's another problem for me Dom, I'm out of Windows to put plants in.  ;D

I rescued a couple of orphan violets from the $.50 shelf at Lowes a couple weeks ago. My Bride just shook her head. Our kitchen table is in full southern light of the big picture window. Good thing there's normally only two of us for dinner. We share it with several plants.

I keep threatening to build plant shelves across the living room windows for my violets. I have 7 of them now and it's perfect north light for them.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 16, 2018, 11:39 AM
The Heirloom tomato is still producing, Dom.

(https://s13.postimg.org/qu5x5tkoj/20180116_123144.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qu5x5tkoj/)

They're a year old now.  We're still picking about a dozen little tomatoes a week and still holding blossoms.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 16, 2018, 11:53 AM
We're a little disappointed with the other one, though. After the lettuce varieties matured we bought some new blank pods to try other things.

We've had no luck with anything. The pods mold (green) before anything germinates and nothing grows. We've sterilized the unit, cleaned it with bleach, and tried distilled water even though we have straight well water.

Makes no difference. I think the pods were contaminated at the factory. >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 16, 2018, 01:15 PM
Nice..
I had a nasty grocery store tomato on my ham and cheese sandwich for lunch and it was terrible.. .. :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 16, 2018, 05:17 PM
I feel your pain Dom. I finally broke down and bought a few tomatoes for salads.

I miss my garden.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 17, 2018, 07:18 AM
hello seasoned gardeners, when do you start planting seed indoors? I am thinking about attempting it this year. Can always buy plants if it doesn't work out. I ma hoping to plant into the raised beds around Memorial Day.

I have a few blue indoor grow bulbs to try out.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 17, 2018, 11:18 AM
It depends upon the plant, but  I generally start around the middle of March, and I don't transplant until the true Memorial Day.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 17, 2018, 01:19 PM
I won't be starting indoors this year. Towards spring I'll be building a raised trough planter with a cover. It'll serve as a hot box for germinating plants and later as a planter for veggies. I plan on a clear corrugated plastic cover with temperature activated openers.


Starting indoors is fine if you're careful about hardening off the seedlings.

I'll admit it's fun to watch them sprout up, but it stinks when they don't survive the transition.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 17, 2018, 02:35 PM


.......... but it stinks when they don't survive the transition.

Rg

BOOM!

I concur.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 17, 2018, 03:42 PM
It's probably my fault for starting too early and trying to harden off plants that were too far along. In any event, year after year I struggle with frosts and replanting to replace plants I started. I'm hoping to avoid that mistake this year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 17, 2018, 06:27 PM
Toga, now that I have time, here's my method.

I always start my seeds in 6-packs like you'd buy plants in at the garden center. I use a good quality starter mix level to the top when dry.  Then I thoroughly wet them in. Once the water has soaked through I add the seeds.

Using the eraser end of a pencil, I make a hole in the center of each pod about 1/2" deep. Using tweezers, I put at least 3 seeds in each hole and lightly tamp the starter mix around the hole to cover the seeds.

I put the 6-packs in trays, cover them with clear plastic, and put them under a light in a warm place. Don't touch them again until the sprouts touch the plastic.

Now the work begins with daily watering and temperature control.

Once the second leaves appear, I thin the plants. I leave the healthiest looking alone, and gently pull the others from each pod. Not being one to waste, I transplant the culled sprouts to new 6-packs. They usually survive and do quite well.

Theoretically, I triple my initial planting and end up with enough plants to fill in garden losses and give away to friends.

I move them into the outside green house around mid-April, once the night temps tend to stay above freezing. If it's a cold night, I heat the greenhouse with a 300w light bulb that we call the midnight sun.

I hope this helps, and good luck.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 18, 2018, 03:15 AM
What do you have for a greenhouse Bill?

Now you've got me pondering a heat source for the trough. ;)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 18, 2018, 08:18 AM
It's just a portable 49" x 74" like this one.


(https://s10.postimg.org/7fna6yd3p/greenhouse.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7fna6yd3p/)

I set it up on the deck on foil-lined foam board to insulate the floor. I also add a rack of shelves in the back. Our deck faces the south-east, so it catches the morning sun right through the afternoon, but is shaded from the killer late afternoon/ evening sun that can turn it into an oven if you're not careful. This will be our sixth season on this one.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 18, 2018, 11:12 AM
Toga, now that I have time, here's my method.

I always start my seeds in 6-packs like you'd buy plants in at the garden center. I use a good quality starter mix level to the top when dry.  Then I thoroughly wet them in. Once the water has soaked through I add the seeds.

Using the eraser end of a pencil, I make a hole in the center of each pod about 1/2" deep. Using tweezers, I put at least 3 seeds in each hole and lightly tamp the starter mix around the hole to cover the seeds.

I put the 6-packs in trays, cover them with clear plastic, and put them under a light in a warm place. Don't touch them again until the sprouts touch the plastic.

Now the work begins with daily watering and temperature control.

Once the second leaves appear, I thin the plants. I leave the healthiest looking alone, and gently pull the others from each pod. Not being one to waste, I transplant the culled sprouts to new 6-packs. They usually survive and do quite well.

Theoretically, I triple my initial planting and end up with enough plants to fill in garden losses and give away to friends.

I move them into the outside green house around mid-April, once the night temps tend to stay above freezing. If it's a cold night, I heat the greenhouse with a 300w light bulb that we call the midnight sun.

I hope this helps, and good luck.  ;D

Very helpful, many thanks fish! Time to start planning the garden in between flags on the hard water
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 25, 2018, 03:35 AM
 With the thaw, I thought I'd take a look at the garden. To my surprise, the spinach is still very much green. Hard to believe with the severe cold we had earlier this winter. Now I'm wondering if it'll come back in the spring.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jan 26, 2018, 09:05 PM
It wouldn't surprise me.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jan 27, 2018, 10:31 AM
With the thaw, I thought I'd take a look at the garden. To my surprise, the spinach is still very much green. Hard to believe with the severe cold we had earlier this winter. Now I'm wondering if it'll come back in the spring.

Rg, any tips on growing spinach? We have never been very successful in the past when we have tried.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 28, 2018, 02:53 AM
My beds have a mix with sand, perlite, Black Cow, peat and garden soil. To that I addded sifted compost from the bin. So, it likes rich, well drained soil. It grows like crazy, but I really have to watch the bugs and snails. I had problems with both last year. I think this year the leafy greens are going in the raised trough planter I'll be building. That way I can use it as a hot box to start plants, cover it with row fabric for pest protection and have a later planting well into the cold weather.

Seemed like my spinach was the best in the cooler months. It gets tough in the heat of the summer. So, I see it as a spring and fall crop. My Bride and I love the stuff. Can't get enough.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jan 29, 2018, 12:49 PM
Thank you sir. I’ll give it a shot in the spring.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 29, 2018, 04:19 PM
I'm no expert for sure. I kind of fly by the seat of my pants.

Still haven't figured out how to grow radishes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jan 29, 2018, 09:52 PM
I'm no expert for sure. I kind of fly by the seat of my pants.

Still haven't figured out how to grow radishes.

Rg


My dad grow radishes he plants from seed..  plants all seeds next to each other no spaceing..  just dumps a whole package in the  little troth he carves out with his finger .. about 6 to 8  inch long..  and 1/4 inch deep and adds a little soil on top .. the key he says is to thin them as they start popping up..  so they don't kill or over crowed  each other when they bloom..   then when thin enough catch them early enough as they grow..  so they don't get too woody tasting the bigger they are they get to pungent tasting and woody ..  get them the size of a nickel to a quater when they grow bigger then a quater toss them he says but choice is yours.. don't over cover them to much with soil  cause too deep they won't grow.. try it next time see if any of this works?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 30, 2018, 07:43 AM
I got into trouble back in 74 for growing radishes in college.

Anyway, that's what we thought they were.

 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 30, 2018, 07:48 AM
Ahhhh yes.....the old tin foil lined closet.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 30, 2018, 04:58 PM
Anybody know what plant this is?

(https://s10.postimg.org/xkdf5myf9/IMG_1976.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xkdf5myf9/)

(https://s10.postimg.org/ksz8z5bsl/IMG_1977.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ksz8z5bsl/)

(https://s10.postimg.org/nab06f3et/IMG_1978.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nab06f3et/)

We call it the "Crazy Plant". It shoots out these 2' long spikes with tiny white flowers, but only during the winter.
I've not been able to positively identify it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jan 30, 2018, 07:47 PM
Anybody know what plant this is?

(https://s10.postimg.org/xkdf5myf9/IMG_1976.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xkdf5myf9/)

(https://s10.postimg.org/ksz8z5bsl/IMG_1977.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ksz8z5bsl/)

(https://s10.postimg.org/nab06f3et/IMG_1978.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nab06f3et/)

We call it the "Crazy Plant". It shoots out these 2' long spikes with tiny white flowers, but only during the winter.
I've not been able to positively identify it.

Rg

Sounds like some thing out of jumanji the movie?  lol's ..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jan 31, 2018, 02:17 PM
Looks like some form of succulent to me. Maybe a variety of a “hens and chickens”? I know ours get spikes similar to what you mentioned.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 31, 2018, 02:27 PM
I’ll ask Donna for you Bob
She is good on stuff like this
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 31, 2018, 05:09 PM
Donna also says it looks likes hens and chickens Bob.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 31, 2018, 05:24 PM
Donna also says it looks likes hens and chickens Bob.

she just researched it a little and confirms this.

so zwiggles was correct it appears.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 31, 2018, 05:49 PM
Nope...not hens and chickens. The petals are way to turgid, the blooms are completely different. Hens and chickens are monocarpic plants. They bloom once and die. This plant continues to bloom every year. I've had it better than  10 years now. Blooms every winter.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 18, 2018, 08:02 AM
Flying squirrels were out last night and this one let me get 4ft away to take its picture....


(https://s17.postimg.org/wa48vpdej/20180217_195236.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wa48vpdej/)

(https://s17.postimg.org/3khcz3bzf/20180217_195250.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3khcz3bzf/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 18, 2018, 10:37 AM
That's really cool Dom. I've only seen them once while camping in a southern tier park.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 18, 2018, 11:27 AM
Theres usually a few at a time out there.
This was last year..

(https://s17.postimg.org/iqwlhb6ff/20150110_190917.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/iqwlhb6ff/)

(https://s17.postimg.org/qwenfha3v/20150110_185312.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qwenfha3v/)

(https://s17.postimg.org/alejj82rv/20150110_185304.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/alejj82rv/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: pinetree on Feb 18, 2018, 01:29 PM
They are awesome to watch, especially when they take 'flight'. I had a few run ins with them when I worked as a tree trimmer.  Unfortunately it would be because I was cutting down their home. I always felt bad but had little choice in the matter. I hear they are almost as common as Grey's and reds but since they are noctornal you just don't notice them
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 18, 2018, 01:47 PM
Welcome to the site Pinetree .
Little slow this time of year but it picks back up.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: pinetree on Feb 18, 2018, 08:43 PM
Thanks, haha-with the ice fishing season coming to an end I have to start thinking about other activities!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Feb 19, 2018, 07:46 AM
I was taking down a martin house that I had put up a few years before. The birds had not used it so the owner wanted to move it to see if they would use it different location. As I was unbolting it a flying squirrel used my head as a lunch ramp to get out of the house. Flying squirrels living in it was why the martins did not use it. The had almost totally destroyed the inside of it. They used one of the rooms as a bathroom. Man did it stink. It took a lot of repair and cleaning before I could set it up in another spot.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 19, 2018, 09:20 AM
I have a couple bird houses 20 something feet up and they occupy a few of them every year....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 19, 2018, 04:54 PM
I owndwr if there's any around my neck of the woods? I've never noticed them in the evenings.

Anyway, I have the first shoots of spring popping up around the  flagpole. It looks like one of the tulips. And the bluebirds are back hanging around their nest box.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 19, 2018, 05:15 PM
Im sure you do Bob. No one notices them because there nocturnal.
I just happen to have a spot light that i shine out the back door a couple times through the night when i wake up ...
Hope your tulips survive till its really spring.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 20, 2018, 04:33 PM
They're mulched pretty well Dom. I might buy a few bags and DD to what's there. Today when I checked I could see crocus, iris and tulips starting to show. They're pretty well established so I think they'll be OK.

I'm gonna keep an eye out for the nocturnal marauders.

Do you never see them during the day?
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2018, 07:58 AM
The only time i see them during the day is when i take a baseball bat and bang on the tree with the up high bird houses and sometimes they stick there heads out to see whats going on...... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2018, 08:00 AM
Its best to have a tall feeder with tall trees close by so they can glide back and forth..
They dont go on the ground.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2018, 08:13 AM
This is how high off the ground my feeders are ,bout 12ft.. Trees close by even overhanging limbs..


(https://s17.postimg.org/47im0zvh7/20180221_090556.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/47im0zvh7/)

 This is one of the houses they use....


(https://s17.postimg.org/60liouyiz/20180221_090610.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/60liouyiz/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Feb 21, 2018, 10:32 AM
That’s neat raquett! I have only seen them during the day when we have replaced roofing on my neighbors barn. They’re very cool.

We have some feeders up high in some of our trees, but the birds don’t seem to take to them. My dog actually got a flying squirrel a few weeks ago at 11pm under one of our feeders when I let him out at night. Now I make sure to check before I let the dog out, but I bet the squirrels are the reason we haven’t seen birds in them yet.

Come on spring...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 21, 2018, 11:02 AM


 This is one of the houses they use....


(https://s17.postimg.org/60liouyiz/20180221_090610.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/60liouyiz/)


Do you have a rope and pulley on it, like a flagpole?
How do you fill it?

 :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2018, 12:01 PM
Thats a house not a feeder.....   ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 21, 2018, 02:05 PM
Thats a house not a feeder.....   ;)


 :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:

I blew it up too!!

I didn't catch that partner.

Old eyes.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 22, 2018, 03:13 AM
 Think I'll try putting a couple houses up high and see what happens. My guess is the red squirrels will move in. I trap and transport half a dozen every year. If I don't they dig up my gardens and plant sunflower seeds everywhere. They steal my tomatoes too.......little buggers.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 22, 2018, 08:49 AM
Love squirrel stew.
But you need more of the rats when you are using reds Bob.

I'm sure you have a Crossman pump.  Right?

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 22, 2018, 04:38 PM
Squirrel hunting was always my favorite fall past time. Squirrel stew one of my favorites. I haven't hunted in years, so, now I trap them and take them for a ride to the park.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 22, 2018, 08:55 PM
Squirrel hunting was always my favorite fall past time. Squirrel stew one of my favorites. I haven't hunted in years, so, now I trap them and take them for a ride to the park.

Rg

Same here, but I don't provide uber service to tree rats.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 24, 2018, 03:49 AM
I used to have a chipmonk problem. A couple years of trapping and they seem to have disappeared. There's a Coopers Hawk that hangs around our back yard park. I've seen it take grey squirrels before. The reds might be a little too fast for it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Feb 24, 2018, 04:21 PM
Going to start the seeds I plan to plant..  in a week or two  under the lights want to get them in by April  15 to 31 this year..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2018, 02:20 PM
Playing in the dirt...  ;D
Started filling pots today... About 2thousand.. Hanging baskets tomorrow..
Also got in several thousand plugs .... :o


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Feb 27, 2018, 03:30 PM
I know it’s still “work” Raquette, but that looks awesome. I took some classes in college for greenhouse mgmt, and always enjoyed this time of year when I was in the industry. Lots of work, but it has its rewards too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2018, 04:05 PM
All my hobbies become a job and there no fun anymore...  :-\
But its nice to be in t shirts getting some vitiman D..      8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Feb 27, 2018, 04:51 PM
All my hobbies become a job and there no fun anymore...  :-\
But its nice to be in t shirts getting some vitiman D..      8)

Does that mean at some point you were paid to fish?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2018, 07:06 PM
Does that mean at some point you were paid to fish?

  ;D    Still do sometimes...    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 28, 2018, 02:29 AM
All my hobbies become a job and there no fun anymore...  :-\
      8)

That's why I don't sell my woodworks Dom. Can't tell you how many people say to me, " you ought to start a business". Been there.....done that!

 I may not be wealthy, but I'm rich :laugh:

To tell the truth, I'd rather deal with plants, pots and dirt than some of the loonies who walk into Lowes. If you don't believe the effects of a full moon on people.....you've never worked in a retail  store.


Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 28, 2018, 02:41 PM
Boxes and boxes of more plants.... :o
Hot and dusty today... :P

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 28, 2018, 05:18 PM
No plants in the garden center as yet. Can't say how many bags of mulch, soil and fertilizer have stacked up so far.
Tens of thousands I'm sure.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 01, 2018, 03:38 PM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 01, 2018, 03:58 PM
Better hustle bud! Mother's Day is just around the corner.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 01, 2018, 04:15 PM
73 more days till mothers day. By then all the greenhouses will be full and everything should be set up outside...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 01, 2018, 04:34 PM
Somehow I knew you were counting down ;D

My flagpole bulbs are all shooting up. Iris, crocus, daffodils and tulips. Heavy wet snow coming in tomorrow. If I see some deep freeze coming, I'm gonna mulch them deep with my left over straw of a few bags of mulch.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 01, 2018, 05:00 PM
73 more days till mothers day. By then all the greenhouses will be full and everything should be set up outside...
30 days til Trout Season!    :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Mar 01, 2018, 05:07 PM
Happy Birthday Raquette  :thumbup_smilie: :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 01, 2018, 05:46 PM
Happy Birthday??????

It's you're birthday Dom?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 01, 2018, 06:09 PM
Happy Birthday Raquette  :thumbup_smilie: :clapping:

   Thank You....

Happy Birthday??????
It's you're birthday Dom?Rg

   I know 4 people whos birthday is today ..  And ones my closest neighbor.. Stopped and had a quick beer with him on my way home...  8)       And one from the sites, TomTurkey....
All good people because were Pisces...     ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 01, 2018, 07:07 PM
Well, Happy Birthday Dom!!!  :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Mar 01, 2018, 07:10 PM
Yesterday for me,  fishy fishy
What do you guys think of hoop house growing. Not sure if it would be too hot for summer, may take too much of my space?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 01, 2018, 07:45 PM
Happy birthday SKUNK-MASTER.
They work fine as long as the sides and ends can be taken off when its really hot...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: big_guy_13021 on Mar 01, 2018, 08:28 PM
Happy birthday Dom...🍰 👍👍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 01, 2018, 08:52 PM
Happy birthday Dom...🍰 👍👍


No ship!
And he doesn't look a day over 103.

HB Dom.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 02, 2018, 02:47 AM
Well happy birthday Dom . Mine is the 16th. All good fishermen are Pices ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: big_guy_13021 on Mar 02, 2018, 03:56 AM
Well happy birthday Dom . Mine is the 16th. All good fishermen are Pices ;D

Rg
:cookoo: :cookoo: :cookoo: :cookoo:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Mar 02, 2018, 07:00 AM
Well happy birthday Dom . Mine is the 16th. All good fishermen are Pices ;D
Rg
Happy birthday Dom
 RG everyone knows the better fishermen are Taurus 😜and lead chuckers     
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Mar 02, 2018, 11:00 AM
Happy birthday Dom
 RG everyone knows the better fishermen are Taurus 😜and lead chuckers   
Oh yeah.....Taurus for sure  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 02, 2018, 11:15 AM
Taurus ?  Thats a bunch of bull.... :rotflol:
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Mar 02, 2018, 02:30 PM
HaHa good one  :clapping: :rotflol: :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 02, 2018, 04:48 PM
Taurus ?  Thats a bunch of bull.... :rotflol:
 ;D ;D ;D


 :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Mar 02, 2018, 06:13 PM
Thanks raquett , just fine on the hoop house not exactly a  glowing review from the greenhouse guy   :-\


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Chuckles on Mar 04, 2018, 09:56 AM
This being the garden forum, anybody thinking about what you're gonna plant new this season?  I've got five 4x8 foot 10 inch raised beds.  I'm planning on filling one with 150 walla walla onion plants and 150 copra onion plants.  Has anyone in NE states grown any of these varieties? I'm also going to raise pole beans, and cucumbers on a trellis (not on the same trellis).  Last year I planted the beans and cucumbers too close to each other and the pole beans ended up 10 feet tall and grew over into the cucumbers which were about 3 feet away.  So you live and learn!   :)

Oh yes, I bought my onion plants online at http://www.dixondalefarms.com/category/specialty_onions  300 plants for $25, including free shipping doesn't seem like a bad deal to me.

Looking forward to your input.

Later, Chuckles

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 06, 2018, 03:42 AM
I've been thinking a lot about what I'm gonna plant.  I'll have to dig out my drawing from last season and decide what's going where. I'll probably skip planting beans this year, back off on the jalapeños and try bush pickles. I already picked up some seed from the Lowes where I work part time. They're working furiously to set up the garden center by 3/16. Plants usually come in in April.

 I'm still planning on building a 30" x 96" trough bed with cover for  starting all my plants outdoors. Then I'll use it for greens like spinach and such. I'm thinking of placing it next to my Morning Glory towers. It'll get full sun in the spring and be spared from the hot afternoon sun later in the season using the morning glories as shade.
 I'll start my seedlings in April and see how things go.
Should be a fun experiment.

I'm really getting the itch to play in some dirt ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Mar 06, 2018, 05:58 AM
i DONT KNOW EXACTLY HOW THINGS WILL GO , BUT i HAVE AN OBSCENE AMOUNT OF SEEDS ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 07, 2018, 03:33 PM
Heres a couple thousand Geraniums and were not done yet.....   :laugh:


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 07, 2018, 05:34 PM
I know it's a job to you....but...it looks like fun to me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 08, 2018, 03:03 PM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 08, 2018, 03:20 PM
Now if this snow will melt we can start moving some of these into the other houses up the sidewalk.. :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 09, 2018, 04:31 PM
It's been snowing like hell on and off here. Just at 32*. We picked up another couple inches.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 14, 2018, 02:19 PM
Heres another 20thousand plugs to be planted........


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 14, 2018, 02:59 PM
That's a bunch of green stuff Dom. Our people at the store are scrambling to try to get the garden center set up. Two big snowfalls haven't helped a bit.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on Mar 15, 2018, 07:25 AM
Never gotten to play with a greenhouse. I grew up on a dairy/crop farm and we always had a huge garden. I also experimented with a cold weather hoop house to grow greens over the winter- that was a cool experiment that did well. I left the farm a few years back but still have a 50' x 50' garden at my house that I grow a little bit of everything in. Weeding gets a little overwhelming at times, but it always provides and my wife does a lot of freezing and canning. Her jars of homemade salsa are a big hit around the neighborhood! Thanks for this thread- I enjoy seeing what everyone else is growing! Good luck this year greenthumbs
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on Mar 15, 2018, 07:27 AM
RD, is that red "watering can" in the bottom of your second pic the secret fertilizer you use to help get the plugs started? lol
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 15, 2018, 07:43 AM
 ;D ;D ;D
Thats been going in the snowblower every day..       >:( >:( >:(
To much snow for me.......a
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 15, 2018, 08:14 AM
No garden this year, as decreed by Donna.

So I’ll keep the black plastic over it to keep out the weeds.

It was her garden.
I was simply the plow horse.

So I’m not upset really.

In the Fall for the canning we I’ll go to the farmers market and it all at once.

During the summer, friends and family give us tons of veggies from their gardens.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 15, 2018, 04:53 PM
;D ;D ;D
Thats been going in the snowblower every day..       >:( >:( >:(
To much snow for me.......a

With the sun as high as it is, I'm thinking high 20's outside and mid 70's in the greenhouses.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 15, 2018, 05:36 PM
Sunny and hot today.  But i had to move a bunch of stuff up to another house so your going back and forth from inside to outside to inside. So 95* inside to 28*outside..  But got a bunch planted today..


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We need some snow to melt soon to start filling these....  .



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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 15, 2018, 06:20 PM
That's crazy Dom. 95* in side ?

Without heat?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 15, 2018, 07:09 PM
From 9 am with full sun the heat never came on but the wood stoves and wood boiler were getting loaded before i left tonight......
Had some exaust fans on and the louvers open.   Sometimes even the overhead doors.... . Sunburn on the face today.... :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 15, 2018, 07:11 PM
This is inbetween 2 hoop houses we havent gotten to yet.....


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 15, 2018, 09:44 PM


  i gotta talk Lisa into going to your place Bud!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 16, 2018, 06:35 AM
Its right around the corner from my house.....
Mothers day weekend is always good...
We usually have free hotdogs and sodas ...... :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 16, 2018, 07:37 AM


  After the burger and snack sticks you fed us I'll pass on the Hotdog and come around closing time so we can go back to your place and enjoy one or 2 of cold ones 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 16, 2018, 09:19 AM
My daughter and I got into the pickled garlic the other night and finished off the last jar.  :'(
I guess I'll have to do 4 quarts this year. Go away snow!!   8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 18, 2018, 04:25 PM
Stuff is starting to pop up around my house.
 Daffodils on the South side.
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 Crocus, iris, tulips and daffodils around the flagpole.
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Got up to 41 today. Looks like 1 more week of unseasonable weather this week and then maybe a return to normal weather.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 18, 2018, 05:33 PM
Lol. Good for you!
It got up to 31° here today and there's still about a foot and a half of snow on the garden.  :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 18, 2018, 06:03 PM
There's some benifit from being a "flatlander".  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 18, 2018, 07:07 PM
Jeeze, I may live on a hill but I'm only like 250 ft. above sea level.   ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2018, 03:30 AM
I'm at 489' asl. Maybe I'm just closer to the sun ;D


I've got to get some fence up around the flagpole pretty soon. The backyard deer herd will munch my flowers if I let them  the other morning I was headed out to the store around 5:30am and there was a big doe cleaning off the hanging seed platforms. I turned the light on and opened the door and she just looked at me and kept right on eating. She didn't move till I told her to beat it!

The feeders are no more than 10' from my door.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2018, 05:00 AM
Looks good Bob...
I have 2ft of snow in my yard.....
And im 1725 ft above sea level....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2018, 05:20 AM
This one was looking in the bedroom window a couple weeks ago..... :laugh:


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 19, 2018, 05:51 AM
She looks fat and happy Dom.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2018, 06:09 PM
Looks good Bob...
I have 2ft of snow in my yard.....
And im 1725 ft above sea level....

So much for e "closer to the sun" theory  :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 20, 2018, 07:20 AM


  Shot that theory right down didn't he  :o I'm going to have to do all potted or boxed gardening this year as Lisa and I are on the market for a new house. Time to start stocking up on soil, what's everyone's favorite? I'm thinking a blend of Miracle control moisture control and Garden soil, with some Bone Meal, Blood meal, and of course Compost.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 20, 2018, 07:40 AM
My blend has been ,
Garden soil/potting soil mix, 50/50
I add peat, perlite, Black Cow composted manure, sand and bone meal. I think the sand is important to assist drainage. The perlite helps to keep the mix loose. Especially with potted plants. The peat is good organic material and the manure is .....manure ;D

This mix is in all my potted house plants and raised beds and I use it for the plants I chose to pot outdoors.....flowers and vegetables both.

I don't generate much composted material until fall. I cover my beds with it and till it in in the spring.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 20, 2018, 07:58 AM


  I like it, I'll add the sand for sure! The moisture control has pearlite in it, and I've had good luck with it in Lisa's potted garden, but I guess some more couldn't hurt! Lowes got it on sale yet?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: skinny40 on Mar 20, 2018, 12:01 PM
I use a big bale of pro-mix bx. 3.8 cu.ft. 1 cu.ft earthworm castings. 1/2 cu.ft perlite. 6 cups of espoma bio tone starter plus. 3 cups alfalfa meal. 3 cups kelp meal. 3 cups crab meal. 1 cup soft rock phosphate. 1 cup gypsum. 1 cup crushed oyster shells. 1 cup azomite. 3/4 cup sul po mag......mix it up well and water.....let sit for a month or it will burn the plants.....its cheaper and better than about any soil you can get. Has all the bactaria and food the plants will ever need. Just add water. I might add more castings sometimes....worm farm makes me tons of it and gotta put it somewhere.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 20, 2018, 12:54 PM
Ed dont use any mirical grow potting mix and never use anything with moisture retaing crystals..  Its all chemicals...
See if your wast management sells compost..  ours does and its cheep...
Im lucky enough to mix mine 50/50 with sheep shpoop..  And a couple bags of perlite...
Or buy bags of compost and mix it with bags of top soil and perlite.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 20, 2018, 12:58 PM
Lots of color coming..

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  288 patio  tomatos in 1/2 gallon pots. ....


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 20, 2018, 03:41 PM

  I like it, I'll add the sand for sure! The moisture control has pearlite in it, and I've had good luck with it in Lisa's potted garden, but I guess some more couldn't hurt! Lowes got it on sale yet?

Not yet. I don't use MG products either. Lowes has other potting soils that don't have the moisture control and fertilizers in it. Hence, the sand and perlite. I do use miracle grow on my flowers and it works very well. But, not on the edibles.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 20, 2018, 06:14 PM


  Consider me educated, All I've ever done in pots is flowering plants so I guess I never looked deeply into the content of MG. Thanks guys  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 21, 2018, 09:21 AM
Toga, now that I have time, here's my method.

I always start my seeds in 6-packs like you'd buy plants in at the garden center. I use a good quality starter mix level to the top when dry.  Then I thoroughly wet them in. Once the water has soaked through I add the seeds.

Using the eraser end of a pencil, I make a hole in the center of each pod about 1/2" deep. Using tweezers, I put at least 3 seeds in each hole and lightly tamp the starter mix around the hole to cover the seeds.

I put the 6-packs in trays, cover them with clear plastic, and put them under a light in a warm place. Don't touch them again until the sprouts touch the plastic.

Now the work begins with daily watering and temperature control.

Once the second leaves appear, I thin the plants. I leave the healthiest looking alone, and gently pull the others from each pod. Not being one to waste, I transplant the culled sprouts to new 6-packs. They usually survive and do quite well.

Theoretically, I triple my initial planting and end up with enough plants to fill in garden losses and give away to friends.

I move them into the outside green house around mid-April, once the night temps tend to stay above freezing. If it's a cold night, I heat the greenhouse with a 300w light bulb that we call the midnight sun.

I hope this helps, and good luck.  ;D

Never did plant any seed. My daughter came home from her school garden club with some sugar snap peas to plant, may plant some other seeds and see what happens. If i need to, i can buy plants from the nursery to plant the week before Memorial Day
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 21, 2018, 05:41 PM
First flowers showed up at Lowes today. Easter lilies and hydrangeas. The vendor has put off the scheduled deliveries of other spring plants for another 2 weeks. Normally they would have been in 2 weeks ago.

They froze a whole bunch of them last year.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2018, 03:40 PM
Filling 6pk trays/flats. They go inside the machine empty and come out full..
Then there put on carts and put in the other houses to be planted next week...
I did almost 400 trays today and only need  800 more by next week...... ;D


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2018, 04:43 PM
So if theres 36 cells (holes to be planted) per flat X 1200 flats thats only 43200 plugs/plants to be planted in just those....      :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 23, 2018, 05:34 PM
Whew! And I obsess over my 200 square feet of garden :-\

That's production right there Dom.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 23, 2018, 07:13 PM


  Bet that sun has been feeling good Dom!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2018, 07:17 PM
Bet that sun has been feeling good Dom!

   Wanna see my farmers tan??         8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 23, 2018, 07:43 PM
LMFAO!!!  :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
Dare ya!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 24, 2018, 12:39 AM
   Wanna see my farmers tan??         8) 8) 8) 8)
:o :o :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: iceman260 on Mar 24, 2018, 08:48 AM
Raquettedacker quite the operation you got going. I tried my luck at gerdening last year, deer ate almost everything. They started with hot pepper plants then moved on to bell pepper plants, after that it was green tomatoes and then the plants . Only thing I got from garden was zuchinni ond green beans.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 24, 2018, 04:27 PM
Actually got outside and did some yard work today. Burned a big pile of dropped branches and sticks along with a tote of scraps and sawdust from the little wood shop. Pulled all of the old morning glory vines from the towers and burned that too.
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Added a layer of mulch to the flag pole planting and put up the deer fence so they don't eat my posies.

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Removed a layer of frozen straw from my strawberry bed to find new sprouts already.

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Even got to relax in the afternoon sun with a couple old ones while I watched the sausage ocoking on the Weber.

Damned fine early spring day.

Rg



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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 24, 2018, 06:02 PM
Nice..  Wish I could see my lawn.....
It was cold and windy here today and never got above 30*......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 25, 2018, 06:54 AM
Today looks to be a bit warmer here. Close to 40 anyway. I'm pulling the boat outside and covering it up so I can the the tractor, hand mower and chipper shredder inside and get them  ready for work.

I'll move the planter boxes out front too and maybe fill them if the soil stash isn't still frozen. I know it's way too eRly to plant, but I may as well take advantage of a nice day to get stuff moved around.

I plan on starting to build the trough planter this week so I'll probably move the mitre Saw, and table saw/router out to the summer shop. Still contemplating the cover system. I think I'm gonna bend up some emt to make the frame and cover it with clear corrugated polycarbonate. That way if there's a chance of frost I can pop a couple light bulbs in brooder lamps to keep it warm.

Thinking seriously about using an automatic vent opener for the cover. 

Spent  the winter turning stuff and doing little projects. I'm getting really itchy to build something big! :w00t: :w00t:

Anyone else have expansion plans?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 25, 2018, 09:47 AM
I don't know if it's a major expansion, but I plan to try the bottomless bucket potato thing this year. I've heard of good results with it.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 25, 2018, 12:51 PM
I've seen those but never really understood how they work.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 25, 2018, 04:03 PM
From what I understand, as the plant grows you lift the bucket and add more dirt instead of hilling. I know people that swear by it and say they get 10 pounds of potatoes per bucket without digging.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 25, 2018, 04:18 PM
Ok...now I'm  interested. I'll do a search.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 25, 2018, 04:24 PM
Are you talking about the two bucket method where you cut the sides out of one and place it inside another?

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 25, 2018, 07:02 PM
Yes.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 25, 2018, 07:14 PM
Filling 6pk trays/flats. They go inside the machine empty and come out full..
Then there put on carts and put in the other houses to be planted next week...
I did almost 400 trays today and only need  800 more by next week...... ;D

Not as impressive but my daughter and in planted 8 6-packs today. Mainly hot peppers, some beans and some tomatoes. If I get 6 plants total out of them I will be impressed!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 26, 2018, 01:57 PM
Scarlet  Begonias and tea for two.
The sky was yellow and the sun was blue... ;D ;D ;D


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 26, 2018, 02:00 PM
A new varitiy of petunias.  Kind of tie dieish....


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 26, 2018, 02:02 PM
And some other colors...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 26, 2018, 03:33 PM
Yes.   ;D

Think I can paint some Lowes buckets black. We have seed potatoes....I have dirt.......I mean.....soil :laugh:

What the heck.....I'll give it a go!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 26, 2018, 03:40 PM
Looking nice Dom. I picked up some Climatis for the towers. Gonna try to get them established.

Any tips?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 26, 2018, 03:53 PM
Nope..... Plant in good soil and watch it grow and never cut it back...
I had two that got so big i had to pull them out by the roots and transplant them and put in a different spot...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 26, 2018, 06:30 PM
So ignore the group 1,2,3 pruning stuff?

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 26, 2018, 06:48 PM
Depends on what kind you have. Some grow off the root and some grow off the old brown branchs. Bet you got the the kind you dont cut back unless your trying to shape it.  But you can do that by just rearranging branches...    :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 26, 2018, 07:07 PM
Think I can paint some Lowes buckets black. We have seed potatoes....I have dirt.......I mean.....soil :laugh:

What the heck.....I'll give it a go!

Rg

That's what I figure too. I like the idea that you can harvest a few new potatoes without killing the plant.    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 26, 2018, 07:13 PM
Me too Bill. I can see a few buckets. We like our potatoes.

I bought Ville De Lyon, group 3
H.F.Young group 3
Venoaa Violacea group 2

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 26, 2018, 08:01 PM
Scarlet  Begonias and tea for two.
The sky was yellow and the sun was blue... ;D ;D ;D


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 27, 2018, 03:11 PM
This is an ariel shot of the place  from late last fall....


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 27, 2018, 03:15 PM
And some more color...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 28, 2018, 03:35 AM
Sprouting up fast Dom.

Gonna buy my seed potatoes today and cut them up so they can heal before I plant the buckets. I'm thinking about doing a small potato box as well. There's a dozen seed taters in each pack.  I figure about 4 seed taters per 5 gallon bucket. I'm only gonna do 4 buckets.  That leaves some taters left over to plant somewhere. So, I thought I might  make a smallish tater tower, maybe only 16"x16"  to see which method works the easiest. I can use cedar fence pickets  for material. And have a spot all picked out to place it.

Put a fresh coat of stain on Mama's flower boxes the other day. I'm hoping for a couple decent days so I can till the beds. I layered them with shredded yard, leaf and garden compost last fall. Should be ready to turn them over and give them a few weeks to settle in.

Have to stay busy till I can really play in the dirt.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 28, 2018, 05:02 PM
Well, I'm back peddling on my potato plans. I've been researching this idea pretty steadily for the last week. No buckets this year.

There's a ton of misinformation out there. Towers work....towers don't work...use this fertilizer......don't use that....plant this tater....that one won't grow....this soil mix....that......OYE!

 Since I don't have ready access to Indeterminate potato seed, I'm going with a couple of early harvest varieties. Yukon Gold and Red Norland. They're  both determinant, there's no good reason to "hill" them. They just won't produce beyond the initial rooting. So.......I'm going to add 6" or so to the bed where I'm planting them to give a full 16" of bed for them to produce.  I'll plant them whole and see what I get for a harvest.

Next year I'll plan a bit earlier and buy some heirloom indeterminate potato seed. Then...maybe a tower.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 28, 2018, 05:48 PM
Use to do potatos in the ground and in  fence towers lined with layers of newspapers..Works good but its easy to buy a 5lb bag now and then..  :-\
Potatos stink when they go bad...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 28, 2018, 06:33 PM
Burst my bubble already. Well, I'll plant some taters anyway and see what happens. Should have time for a fall crop toro.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 28, 2018, 07:09 PM
Bob, just an FYI,  reds and golds don't winner well. Good old fashioned whites will make it through to plant again the following spring. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 28, 2018, 07:32 PM
Use to do potatos in the ground and in  fence towers lined with layers of newspapers..Works good but its easy to buy a 5lb bag now and then..  :-\
Potatos stink when they go bad...

What a lot of people don't know is that most store bought bagged potatoes are treated with a root inhibitor so they won't sprout in storage or the store. That's why I like to grow my own.

A few years ago we wanted to have a bumper crop of taters because a friend bought a chuck wagon and was selling hand cut fries. My wife talked to the wife of a local producer who also own a restaurant and she told her to just stop by the farm stand and grab a few bags. So, she stopped that evening and bought a 50 lb bag.

That weekend the friend and I planted and phosphated 4 rows 100 ft long. 
 
5 weeks later I transplanted everything that came up into one half row.  Everything else rotted in the ground. Come to find out, they put root inhibitor on their potatoes.

Lesson learned. Chemicals bad.  :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 29, 2018, 03:18 AM
The seeds I bought are certified disease free and already sprouted. I'm just going for the short crop Bill. These won't be big fat russets or whites. 2" max I'd guess. We'll consume them long before winter sets in. I don't intend to use them for seed either. If I have some success, I'll change things next year.

I'm not doing beans this year, the peppers are moving to another bed at the back of the house and the radishes will go in the trough planter after I transplant my seedlings. So I have some room to play with. If the trough works out I just might build 2. My Bride has arthritis and it's hard for her to work in the garden. Even with the raised beds. So the trough planters, at 32" high will be something she can play with. Besides....There's  never enough dirt to play with. ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 29, 2018, 07:30 AM
Further research has lead me to methods of grafting a tomato plant to a potato plant and growing them both from the same plant in the same spot.

This I have to try!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Mar 29, 2018, 09:49 AM
Further research has lead me to methods of grafting a tomato plant to a potato plant and growing them both from the same plant in the same spot.

This I have to try!

Rg

That sounds really interesting. I will have to look it up.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SKUNK-MASTER on Mar 29, 2018, 11:42 AM
Further research has lead me to methods of grafting a tomato plant to a potato plant and growing them both from the same plant in the same spot.

This I have to try!

Rg

I have heard of this...........french fries and ketchup  :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 29, 2018, 02:44 PM
I have heard of this...........french fries and ketchup  :clapping:

Yeah baby!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 29, 2018, 05:51 PM
Wanna see 120something thousand plugs........ :o


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 29, 2018, 05:53 PM
And boxes of root stock for perennials.....
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 30, 2018, 02:11 AM
I assume the plugs will go into six packs of some sort?

What kind of perennials? I'm adding to mine this year. So far, 4 clematis and a Lilly of the Valley for the shade garden. I'm scouting around for a couple more flowering plants for the shade garden.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 30, 2018, 05:24 AM
Plugs will go in 6pks and more hanging baskets...
A lot of different perennials.  Yesterday worked on day lilies and peonies and hostas .   Nothing like some hostas to fill in a shady spot.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 30, 2018, 07:42 AM
I have well established Hosta  and  two types of braoaleaf Plantain along with two varieties of Oxalis and a Bleeding Heart in my shade garden.  There's one corner I want to fill in though. It gets partial sun during the summer. I should probably place another large pot there and fill it with annuals each year.

Maybe I'll bury a good sized pot and surround it with stones. I also think I'm going to set a couple more clusters of Oxalis. Eyre really pretty perennial plants and flower all summer.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 31, 2018, 11:38 AM
Make a rock kind of garden out of it and plant some type of  sedum ground cover.  ?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 31, 2018, 02:17 PM
I like that idea. Maybe Sedum ellacombianum. It's a shade loving variety. Part sun is good.

I was in Wally World today and they already have scads of annuals in. Didn't stop at Lowes. I do know that the entire 3 sides of the store are lined with mulch pallets 5 deep. I can't even guess at how many bags are there.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 01, 2018, 08:43 AM


  Happy Easter too all my gardening buddies, may your day be spent with Loved ones and your bellies be full  :angel: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 01, 2018, 09:03 AM
Same to you and Lisa buddy....
Its just me today.  Mindy and my mom are sick and im avoiding everyone......
Wish it was sunny so i could go water plants in the greenhouses....    :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 01, 2018, 09:32 AM
Same to you and Lisa buddy....
Its just me today.  Mindy and my mom are sick and im avoiding everyone......
Wish it was sunny so i could go water plants in the greenhouses....    :-\
Lisa's getting over being sick, she'd drugging herself enough to make it through the day. Too bad you live so far away, you'd be more than welcome at our feast 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 01, 2018, 10:33 AM
Same to you Eddie! You'd all be welcome here too. I've got enough food in the smoker to feed a small army, a whole brisket, a pork shoulder, and a pan of beans.  Momma's making the tater salad, cole slaw, corn bread, and dog tick pie!    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 01, 2018, 04:48 PM
Hope everyone had as good a meal with family as I did. Got home to find some of my Iris Reticulata in bloom
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Pretty little things.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 02, 2018, 05:44 AM
Nice Bob..   We woke up to half inch of snow.......    :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 02, 2018, 08:02 AM
Nice to see a little color on Easter!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 02, 2018, 09:06 AM
Same to you Eddie! You'd all be welcome here too. I've got enough food in the smoker to feed a small army, a whole brisket, a pork shoulder, and a pan of beans.  Momma's making the tater salad, cole slaw, corn bread, and dog tick pie!    ;D
That does sound good! We had a Prime Rib, Ham, Fresh Maple flavored Spaghetti Squash, Sweet Taters, green Bean Casserole, Shrimp Cocktail, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Soppersata and Cheese Tray, and Ricotta Pie!  :wacko: :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 02, 2018, 11:55 AM
Not as impressive but my daughter and in planted 8 6-packs today. Mainly hot peppers, some beans and some tomatoes. If I get 6 plants total out of them I will be impressed!

starting day 9 of growing seeds. The sugar snap peas, green beans and peas are about 2" tall already. Beefsteak and cherry tomatoes came through last night. still noting from any of the peppers.

during the ncaa game tonight i will plant some other varieties of peppers and i think some picking cucumbers. this all came to mind as i was driving to work in blowing snow....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 05, 2018, 07:13 AM
Hey Dom,
Do you know the rate of flow on your drip water nozzles? How many gallons per whatever time frame. And...do they run continuously or are they time controlled?

I'm working on a drip system for the new trough planter. My first experiment was with a plastic coffee can, a piece of aquarium air hose and an air valve. It allowed a quart to drip in a little over an hour.very adjustable and very cheap gravity feed idea.

I'm thinking about a 5 gallon pail, a PVC manifold, a timer and hoses where I need them. Could be a fun, simple system. I just need to get an idea of how much I should run it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 05, 2018, 07:34 AM

Hey Dom,
Do you know the rate of flow on your drip water nozzle?

Rg

Ahhhhh..............

Nevermind
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 05, 2018, 01:09 PM
 
Ahhhhh..............

Nevermind
:o :o :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Apr 05, 2018, 02:51 PM
Just ordered 9 currant plants and 9 gooseberry plants for the garden. I grew up picking and eating them and now want my boy to be able to experience the same thing. Almost time to to shovel the chicken coop, add it to the garden and then till it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 05, 2018, 03:13 PM

Sharps ,Chicken manure should be composted for one year before it should be  put on a garden...   Just my opinion........
Its great for big plants but not good for producing fruit and vegetables..  Just my opinion...
Way to hot with lots of nitrogen... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 05, 2018, 03:18 PM
Bob , i have no clue .
All our drippers are on timers. They get run anywhere from 20mins to 1 1|2 hrs. Depends on what needs what.... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 05, 2018, 03:21 PM
Lost a big hoop house in the winds.. Last to be filled when everyone gets there toys out of it. .       >:( >:(
New plastic tomorrow...       >:(


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 05, 2018, 04:07 PM
Ahhhhh..............

Nevermind

OYE! You kids.

Anyhoooo, thanks Dom.

Sorry about your greenhouse.  Could have been worse I guess. I have enough downed branches to build a good sized bonfire.....
When the weather settles down.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Apr 05, 2018, 06:57 PM
Sorry to hear that, hopeful for a weather change in our favor next week.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on Apr 06, 2018, 06:39 AM
Sharps ,Chicken manure should be composted for one year before it should be  put on a garden...   Just my opinion........
Its great for big plants but not good for producing fruit and vegetables..  Just my opinion...
Way to hot with lots of nitrogen... :-\

Works GREAT on the corn fields though- composted or raw. Definitely agree about it being very hot from the N. Sorry to hear about your hoop house. Good luck fixing it up!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 06, 2018, 07:06 AM
Got the bottom of the trough planter painted up last evening.

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Put the liner in this morning. Dang cold in the shop.

(https://s9.postimg.org/rw62ztw7v/IMG_2096.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/rw62ztw7v/)

Lowes has organic garden soil on sale at 5 cu. ft. For $10. I'll probably buy 15 bags and then add my amendments. Need about 18 cu ft total ti fill it completely. But I'll leave a couple inches below the top line for now.

Decided to put a 5/4 x 6 top ledge all around to work from and hold the cover. The cover is going to be 6 mil plastic sheet for this year. That way I can swap out the plastic for a fabric cover when it gets warmer. Still thinking about the cover frame. I like EMT. Cheap and sturdy. And....I know a guy who can bend it up ;D

Can't wait to get some seeds started in the new planter/cold frame/ nursery 👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 06, 2018, 10:28 PM
EMT corrodes. :-\
1/2" PVC and a heat gun, a man with a drill can build anything.........  :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 07, 2018, 02:21 AM
EMT corrodes. :-\
1/2" PVC and a heat gun, a man with a drill can build anything.........  :D


If that's the case my wall rod holders for fishing off the wall would be already corroded too..  they stay out in the elements wile I sit in a shanty and fish in warmth and comfort.. if corrosion is really what he is afraid of?? Then stainless steel round or square  rod in 1/4 to 3/8 inch..  can be bent with tool at link below..  but I think the emt should be sufficient.. or if thinking about it to much..  if you got a 3/4emt bender go with 1/2 rigid ?? My self thinks that emt is fine you can't go wrong with emt.. 


https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-rod-forming-tool.html (https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-rod-forming-tool.html)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 07, 2018, 02:57 AM
Not really Bill. Emt is commonly used and approved by the NEC for exposed work in wet locations provided the fittings used are rain tight. I've installed miles of emt in outdoor applications. Cannot be buried underground though.

I think I'm going with PVC anyway. Emt would have to bolted together  and I don't want to deal with sharp points when putting the plastic cover on the frame. Also, there are no Tee fittings for EMT and PVC will be lighter.  Lighter is better. I'm buying automatic vent openers so I don't cook my plants. They'll lift up to 15 lbs so I should be able to get away with just one.

I gave thought to bending and gluing up wood hoops but it's just more than is necessary.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 07, 2018, 05:52 AM
Bob thats not a planter thats a piece of art....     :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 07, 2018, 11:17 AM


  Really nice Bob! :thumbup_smilie: :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 07, 2018, 11:33 AM
Not really Bill. Emt is commonly used and approved by the NEC for exposed work in wet locations provided the fittings used are rain tight. I've installed miles of emt in outdoor applications. Cannot be buried underground though.

I think I'm going with PVC anyway. Emt would have to bolted together  and I don't want to deal with sharp points when putting the plastic cover on the frame. Also, there are no Tee fittings for EMT and PVC will be lighter.  Lighter is better. I'm buying automatic vent openers so I don't cook my plants. They'll lift up to 15 lbs so I should be able to get away with just one.

I gave thought to bending and gluing up wood hoops but it's just more than is necessary.

Rg

Could alway paint wood grain on the pvc with brown paint..  seen that some ware I think pintrest??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 07, 2018, 03:01 PM
Thanks everyone.

Looked into various pvc fittings online this morning. Found some 3 way fittings that looked perfect for the corners. I didn't want to wait for stuff to come and they were near $3 apiece so I went to Lowes with the idea of making a wood frame of 2x2 and hoops from 1/2 pvc conduit.

Wouldn't you know it...they had the 3 way fittings.....and....for $1 each. So I went with pvc all the way. It didn't bend very easily wit it being below freezing in the garage, but it just needs to work and I think it will.


(https://s9.postimg.org/8snbx4n97/IMG_2097.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8snbx4n97/)

(https://s9.postimg.org/q5xmbzxzv/IMG_2100.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q5xmbzxzv/)

I used some 4 mil plastic sheet for this cover. I don't expect it to last past the spring, but $8 bought enough to make 5 covers. I cut up an old garden hose to wrap around the plastic and over the pvc to hold it in place. Worked pretty darned good and I always hated that stiff old garden hose. All total I have about $60 in the planter. I'm pretty happy with it so far. Still need to work out a latching mechanism and decide on some auto vent openers. They'll probably cost more than the whole planter.

Fun build that my Bride can play with this growing season.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 07, 2018, 08:17 PM
Not really Bill. Emt is commonly used and approved by the NEC for exposed work in wet locations provided the fittings used are rain tight. I've installed miles of emt in outdoor applications. Cannot be buried underground though.

I knew what I meant would probably be misconstrued. I didn't mean it would turn to rust, I was more referring to the white zinc oxide dust oxidation from the galvanize.

That said and gone to the wind, beautiful planter, Bob.  Very nice indeed!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 08, 2018, 02:48 AM
Gotcha!
Ordered the auto vent opener last night. Now I realize I'll have to make some provision for the opener to work but still be able to open the top all the way to work in the planter. Hmmmmmmm!

Remember.....gardening is cheaper than therapy.....and, you get 🍅!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 09, 2018, 03:26 PM
Well, it's in place and filled.

(https://s9.postimg.org/w2bb443jf/IMG_2103.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/w2bb443jf/)

(https://s9.postimg.org/nwt95z2fv/IMG_2104.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nwt95z2fv/)

Watered in some trays and peat pots. Now all I need is some warmth.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Apr 09, 2018, 04:26 PM
That looks fabulous RG.  Bring on spring.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Apr 09, 2018, 04:57 PM
Nice work rg. Though about building those right over my raised beds. Still waiting for spring here. Got 2500 strawberry plants another 60 raspberry and another 20 blackberry coming. Hope its a drier year than last spring
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 09, 2018, 05:28 PM
Beautiful!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 09, 2018, 06:58 PM
Beautiful!   ;D

It will be when I see some green ;D

Thanks everyone. A fun experiment.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 10, 2018, 05:09 PM
Well, the little greenhouse is doing alright. I put a remote thermometer/hygrometer in it so I can watch the temps and humidity.

(https://s9.postimg.org/v1bzi5kjv/IMG_2108.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/v1bzi5kjv/)

5 PM or so, actual outdoor temp was 40. I'm going to monitor it for a few days, watching the high and low temps each day. If it holds enough heat overnight, I'll dive into starting seeds. If it drops too low a night, I'll try a bit of heat and an additional cover of some sort.

I think it's on its way to being a seed starter.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 10, 2018, 05:30 PM
The sun is warm even though this mass of air over us isn't.  I'll be curious to see what you're predawn temp is too. I'd wager that once all that soil gets warm, it won't get down to 32° overnight.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 10, 2018, 05:43 PM
I'm hoping Bill. I was giving thought to some ice melter cable around the perimeter. I could hook up a line voltage thermostat to control it, but, I should probably just wait a week or so till the weather straightens out a bit.

Either way, I've been playing in the dirt👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 10, 2018, 05:53 PM
Thats over the top...      8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 10, 2018, 05:55 PM
The ice melter cable?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 10, 2018, 05:59 PM
No I meant the whole build.
Its over the top.... 8) 
You could have salad greens growing in there now.......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 10, 2018, 06:36 PM
I'm easing into it Dom. I'd love to see greens in December, or January. It's got possibilities.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 10, 2018, 07:19 PM
With some blue board on the sides, your melter cable, and a southern exposure  I think you could.
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 10, 2018, 09:06 PM
If you can get that type of heater?  what about a water bed mattres heater??  of even those heat stones for pet  lizards or even a heat lamp for farm animals LIke new born chickens and such?? Just some ideas..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 10, 2018, 09:14 PM
Would some thing like this be cheaper??


https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/prima-heat-lamp (https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/prima-heat-lamp)


Set it on a timer to control temp??


Iguna heat matt.

https://www.chewy.com/zilla-heat-mats-reptile-terrarium/dp/129072?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=f&utm_content=Zilla&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwwbHWBRBWEiwAMIV7E3_SkQVjW9G0xwJIZ4t34hF4Mj65Szqq7Cb17OGFOWDP61XX76H0aBoCDMcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds (https://www.chewy.com/zilla-heat-mats-reptile-terrarium/dp/129072?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=f&utm_content=Zilla&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwwbHWBRBWEiwAMIV7E3_SkQVjW9G0xwJIZ4t34hF4Mj65Szqq7Cb17OGFOWDP61XX76H0aBoCDMcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: big_guy_13021 on Apr 10, 2018, 11:09 PM
I need to find veggies that grow in the snow...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 11, 2018, 07:03 AM
Thanks for the suggestions Boon, but I'm looking to heat the soil not the air, or possibly makes a heat platform to set the trays on. I ran across several designs that use incandescent rope light as a heat source. I can buy 24' for around $17 with my discount at Lowes. These were all used in a hot bed where the light string was mounted to foam board in channels and the trays set on top. An adjustable thermostat with a remote sensor runs about &12.

A 24' soil heating cable runs $50 or so with a thermostat that's built in line and not adjustable. I'm still comparing specs, wattage and $/ ft. You know me....I like to do my research.

Really I'd like to heat the soil and once sprouted in the plugs, transfer them to the soil to really get established prior to transplanting them.

Last night the temp in the bed went right down to ambient....23*. That ain't gonna work. Tonight I'm going to try covering the house with a tarp or something and see what happens.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on Apr 11, 2018, 07:12 AM
I'm easing into it Dom. I'd love to see greens in December, or January. It's got possibilities.

Rg

Entirely possible. Several years ago I experimented with a cold weather hoop house on one of our fields that we grow potatoes in over the summer. I planted spinach, arugula, kale, beets (for the greens), carrots, and radishes in the third week of August. When the nights started getting down near freezing I started using row covers overnight. In mid-September I used 20 foot lengths of 1 inch PVC pipe to make the hoops. I drove pieces of rebar 10 feet apart in a line down each side of my beds and stuck the ends of the pipe over them. For the end 2 hoops I used 1 1/2 inch pipe (that was a little harder to flex into the hoop shape). At each end I drove a big metal bar in at an outward angle away from the beds to tie the ends of the plastic off to. I took a fist sized rock and wrapped the end of the plastic around it then tied plastic baler twine around it and tied it down to the metal stake at each end. Last, I bent pieces of rebar into U shapes like big staples and drove them into the ground down both sides between each of the hoops and then I pulled pieces of plastic twine over top of the plastic from side to side and tied them tight between each pair of staples to hold the plastic down tight onto the hoops. On really warm, sunny days I would lift the plastic up half way down both sides for ventilation and then close them back down at night. The tension of the twine held the plastic up wherever I pulled it. I had fresh salad greens all winter until the end of February and some extra to sell in the farm store to boot. The best part is that the produce was all very sweet tasting because the plants produce extra sugars as their own type of natural antifreeze when grown in cold conditions like that. It was a fun experiment, but not long after that came children and other life happenings to occupy my time and it fell by the wayside.   

Not sure why, but I can't see any of the pics that are posted on here anymore (I can still see them on Shanty). Have fun with the little greenhouse RG!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 11, 2018, 03:09 PM
 Thanks Deerfishy. I do love my gardening and really good vegetables are a bonus. The little greenhouse stayed in the low 70's all day today.

I did quite a bit when I got home from "Work" today.

Turned in all the mulch I put on the beds last fall.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/698qnfthn/IMG_2109.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/698qnfthn/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/oot7kv2h7/IMG_2110.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oot7kv2h7/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/ksfvow4mz/IMG_2111.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ksfvow4mz/)


Cleaned up the plot on the south side of the house.
(https://s9.postimg.cc/pflxqdx23/IMG_2113.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pflxqdx23/)


Transplanted a couple of volunteer crocus that appeared in the raised beds.
(https://s9.postimg.cc/b966vbm8r/IMG_2114.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/b966vbm8r/)

And reset the patio blocks where my friend Weber resides. Added some river pebbles around the border to make it easier to mow. I Wuv my Weber ;D
(https://s9.postimg.cc/7csuzdyp7/IMG_2112.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7csuzdyp7/)

I'm tired....and thirsty :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 11, 2018, 04:26 PM
Nice work RG, enjoy your much deserved frosty beverage!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 11, 2018, 04:30 PM
I have the green beans, peas and sugar snaps about 18” tall. I wish my measly iPhone SE would let me post pictures.

The tomatoes are sprouting, and the vast array of hot peppers are just now busting through.

I hope I can get some of them into the garden in a few weeks, but know I may be buying six packs from the local nursery anyways...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 11, 2018, 06:32 PM
Well, I've been mulling this heated bed idea over all day long. I think a layer of Reflectix buried 3" or so below the surface with 24' of incandescent rope light might do the trick. I'm also gonna try some Reflectix panels fit inside the cover at night. Should be easy enough to try. Cheap enough to do and ....what the heck.....fun!

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 11, 2018, 07:08 PM
https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/index.php?topic=74661.0;topicseen (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/index.php?topic=74661.0;topicseen)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Apr 11, 2018, 07:44 PM
Thanks for the suggestions Boon, but I'm looking to heat the soil not the air, or possibly makes a heat platform to set the trays on. I ran across several designs that use incandescent rope light as a heat source. I can buy 24' for around $17 with my discount at Lowes. These were all used in a hot bed where the light string was mounted to foam board in channels and the trays set on top. An adjustable thermostat with a remote sensor runs about &12.

A 24' soil heating cable runs $50 or so with a thermostat that's built in line and not adjustable. I'm still comparing specs, wattage and $/ ft. You know me....I like to do my research.

Really I'd like to heat the soil and once sprouted in the plugs, transfer them to the soil to really get established prior to transplanting them.

Last night the temp in the bed went right down to ambient....23*. That ain't gonna work. Tonight I'm going to try covering the house with a tarp or something and see what happens.
Rg


Was just thinking to bad you don't have a compost pile??  to go geo thermal heating with ??  From how i seen this done is to run a metal hose threw the compost  pile in layers...  then as the fluid in hose  pics up heat from the compost you transfer or convey the heat to the  plant starter house..  threw either a glycol mix or water it's self ..   the pump threw a radiator in the starter house to heat the house.. maybe a project for next year?? Seem this in a article some ware..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 16, 2018, 06:51 AM

(https://s7.postimg.cc/orwannf93/20180416_072955.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/orwannf93/)

 :'(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 19, 2018, 03:42 AM
 :-\
Stupid snow. It's really slowing things in the garden to a screeching halt. Supposed to get another 2" or so today. Won't stay though. High near 40. Don't think I've ever seen a stretch of cold April like this before. It's been averaging in the low 40's and snowing most every day.  Snows....melts...snows....melts....ugh!

The syrup makers must be working overtime.

The geniuses say there's a change coming next week. Hope they're right.

I'll be building the new cover for the planter this weekend and installing the bed heating and auto vent. Hope to get some seeds started. I guess I'm just anxious to play in the dirt.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 19, 2018, 05:24 AM
Slowing us down pretty good..   Usually we have plants outside on benches by now.. :-\


(https://s18.postimg.cc/rehh1wayt/20180418_091527.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rehh1wayt/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/ciixuchkl/20180418_091520.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ciixuchkl/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/409hq0qhh/20180418_091508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/409hq0qhh/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/okeboj8th/20180418_091504.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/okeboj8th/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/409hq2vn9/20180418_091450.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/409hq2vn9/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 19, 2018, 06:24 AM
Sure is green inside though! Our store has refused delivery of annuals for yet another week. The next two weeks are gonna be a zoo out there.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Apr 19, 2018, 08:22 AM
Raq I almost made it over to your old Michigan stomping grounds the other day. The wife had surgery at Zeeland. We did not get far enough to see the landscape totally covered with green houses. You must have learned good from those Hollanders in Holland.

I was wondering happened to this thread with no one posting. Then I realized any thoughts of planting anything was put on hold with this stupid weather.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 19, 2018, 02:25 PM
Tom hope all is well with your bride.  Hollenders didnt teach me anything about growing flowers. 
My only regret is i never opened a good NY pizza joint in Holland.....   :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Apr 19, 2018, 07:00 PM
Holland is one of the fastest growing places in the state right now. It has been for quite awhile actually. They are redoing the Civic Center and even letting them build a Hop Cat Brewery near by. A NY pizza place would probably go over good there now. I do not get over that way very often. I think the last time I was I took my grandson to Camp Geneva. I think that place might bring back memories if I remember correct.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 19, 2018, 07:42 PM
Yeah I dated a counselor from camp Geneva by the name of Sandy VanDam from Kzoo... No lie....    Thats the closest I will become to a pro fishermen....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Apr 19, 2018, 09:11 PM
I thought you said some thing like that a while back. Some of them Reformed Church girls can be some fun girls.

That area has sure changed a lot since I used to hunt New Holland street and east of Zeeland back n the early 60's for pheasant. Did you ever get into Prin's Gun shop in Holland? The owners dad hunted some with Teddy Roosevelt.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 20, 2018, 07:31 AM
Woke up to a blanket of snow this morning.  :-\
Tomorrow I'm building the Tuflex cover and frame for the trough planter. Hope to get it done and the rope lights in the bed for some nighttime warmth. Maybe even get some seeds started.

Sunday my Son and I are burying a water line out to the garden. We're just going to slit the sod and set it down about 6" or so. That way I can pull it up in the fall before the freeze. I'm tired of hauling a 100' hose out there every time I want to water in the summer.

Might just get to toss some horse shoes as well.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 20, 2018, 09:24 AM
No Tom i was more into girls and fishing at that point in my life.......

Bob should be in the 50's and sunny for you tomorrow....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 20, 2018, 01:29 PM
85 in the trough planter when I got home just now. 42 outside. Very encouraging.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 21, 2018, 04:15 PM
My garlic is spouting..      :D


(https://s18.postimg.cc/by0p0evvp/20180421_165056.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/by0p0evvp/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/9goxt5ret/20180421_165107.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9goxt5ret/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 21, 2018, 05:58 PM
Mine is 5 " tall already. But, it's warmer in the flatlands  :laugh:

Spent the day working on the vented cover for the trough planter.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/c9d2xx34r/IMG_2130.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/c9d2xx34r/)

Got the auto vent installed.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/5657ibd4r/IMG_2132.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5657ibd4r/)

 Cut all the Tuflex and gave the frame a coat of Olympic Maximum stain.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/v1oy1rmqz/IMG_2134.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/v1oy1rmqz/)

Tomorrow I'll assemble the whole cover and move it to the Trough.

The planter got very hot today.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/pdinax84r/IMG_2133.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pdinax84r/)

The vent system is the answer.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Chuckles on Apr 22, 2018, 07:52 AM
Raq,    What's with the chicken wire? Something eating the bulbs? 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 22, 2018, 08:01 AM
 Chuck squirrels were digging them up and cats think its a litter box...... :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Chuckles on Apr 22, 2018, 08:11 AM
Great idea....only thing better would be to electrify it.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 22, 2018, 09:10 AM
Bob thats a hell of a set up.   
Im sure this is a stupid question cus i know you think of everything but how bout the wind catching it when its open?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 22, 2018, 01:16 PM
I thought about that Dom. The vent opener has 2 really heavy springs and there's a clip I can remove if I wanted to disable the opener in the event of high winds.

Anyway, it's pretty much complete save some finishing touches.

Hinged at the back for access to plant.
(https://s9.postimg.cc/j7m90tmyj/IMG_2140.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j7m90tmyj/)
Closures at the sides and back. Used a garage door seal for this.
(https://s9.postimg.cc/qnlimmq3f/IMG_2141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qnlimmq3f/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/5dxwbs22z/IMG_2142.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5dxwbs22z/)


Vent opener works as described. Pretty happy with the whole project. Next I'll be installing the Reflectix and rope lights . Right now I'm gonna have a beer or two and watch the Yankee game. Getting together with few of the neighbors for a cook out later.

Nice Sunday!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 23, 2018, 05:07 PM
Got the Reflectix installed with the rope lights. Set all the peat pots and have the seeds germinating.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/wjgvjt717/IMG_2143.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wjgvjt717/)

We'll watch it tonight and make sure it's warm enough to get things going. Sure will be a lot easier next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 23, 2018, 05:45 PM
That's quite the creation you've got there, Bob!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 24, 2018, 05:32 AM
Pretty cool Bill.
Got down to 47 this morning. Soil temp was still at 64. I think I'm in business. Gonna direct sow some radishes later this morning and see what happens. My tomato and cuke/pickle seeds should sprout by the weekend. When they do I'll start them in the peat pots I buried. Yesterday the vent opened at around 65 degrees and was open a full 12" when I got home on the afternoon.

Nice to find something that works as advertised.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 25, 2018, 06:05 AM
49 this morning, 68 in the seed bed👍
Stuck in a few rows of radishes just to experiment. Tilled the little plot at the south side of the house and transplanted the Greek oregano to the herb garden. Can't kill that stuff and it's pretty nice ground cover. It kind of took over one corner of the South plot so, it had to move. Also transplanted My Bride's Daisy to a home out of my raised beds.

Still lots to do and much to plant. Flower Boxes, potatoes, flower pots,  clematis....etc.....etc......etc.

At least I'm playing in he dirt ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Apr 25, 2018, 07:26 AM
Added manuer and tilled last night. raining today. almost time to plant.


(https://s14.postimg.cc/kz0e0i8sd/IMAG1195.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kz0e0i8sd/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Apr 25, 2018, 08:21 AM
It sounds like you're getting there, Bob.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 25, 2018, 11:47 AM
Nice Bob.
Im repotting tomatoes..


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 25, 2018, 03:59 PM
Doggone that big old greenhouse!!!!!

Boy, would I take advantage of that. That's terrific Dom.

Topped off the raised beds with peat, vermiculite, perlite and compost/manure. I plan to till them is weekend. Filled the flower boxes and put some sprouted seeds in the trough. My Hostas,Plantains and Bleeding Heart have made an appearance. Daffodils are blooming........I just love spring.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 26, 2018, 05:10 PM
Got my Taters planted today after tilling over the raised beds. Just picking away at the outdoor list.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Apr 27, 2018, 06:29 AM
for you pro's, what can already get planted directly into the garden? All of my fruit trees and berries already have flowers. garden is tilled and ready to go.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 27, 2018, 07:22 AM
Sharps, good time for spinach,  lettuce,  radishes, peas, beets and pansies in your flower beds... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Apr 27, 2018, 08:42 AM
Sharps, good time for spinach,  lettuce,  radishes, peas, beets and pansies in your flower beds... ;)

Thanks Raquett,

The very first things I plant are radishes, peas, beats, celeriac, onions, parsnip, parsley, and turnips. Also herbs like Lovage and the Italian herbs. However, i always waited to plant lettuce and spinach until mid May. And to be clear, I plant all of these right from seeds.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Apr 28, 2018, 04:14 AM
And we picked our first batch of asparagus last night and had it with mashed potatoes and roasted pheasant. yum.

this picture was from 2 days ago.


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 29, 2018, 07:03 AM
My asparagus hasn't come up yet. Waiting anxiously. This is the third year and I intend to harvest some.

On the other hand, the trough planter is working out quite well. 34 out there right now, 54 in the seed bed. I have sprouts of tomatoes, cukes, spinach and radishes. My pepper seeds haven't sprouted indoors as yet so I haven't planted any in the seed bed. I'm beginning to wonder about the seed quality.

Still have a couple varieties of pickles and tomatoes to bed. I put the zucchini seed right in the bed without soaking them, but I figure they'll be fine.

Another 3 weeks and I'll be putting them in the ground.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 30, 2018, 03:06 PM
Remember those big tomato plants i transplanted last week? A lot of them have these on them.... ::)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 30, 2018, 05:18 PM
I know I should be gracious and say congratulations....but.......you stink!  ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 30, 2018, 06:22 PM
Been called way worse than that.. I take that as a complement.... Thanks buddy but those are big patito tomatos and look awesome but have no flavor..... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 30, 2018, 07:22 PM
Sorry Dom. I'll be patient. I've got Better Boy, Jubillee, Beefsteak, Black Krim and Yellow Pear in the works.

Boy...is there anything better than a fresh mater sangwich?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 01, 2018, 05:15 AM
That's hard to beat, but a juicy grilled T-bone, cottage cheese, and thick sliced tomato runs right up there!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 01, 2018, 06:42 AM
Not saying i wont pick the first ripe one and eat it before we sell the plant.. 8)
Still better then store bought cluster tomatos...... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on May 01, 2018, 08:30 AM
Just looking at my harbor freight super cupons for may.. there's a 6x8 green house for $199.99 with coupon..  reg $299.99..  aluminim frame sliding door with roof vent..  for those looking for a green house there 10 x12 sells for $650..  this one's a hair smaller for a fraction of the price if you got the super coupons?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 01, 2018, 08:41 AM
Anyone familiar with Currant or Gooseberries?

I have 9 currant plants and 9 gooseberry plants shipping from WA and arriving on Tuesday. I already have 4 types of currant (black, red, white, pink), 2 types of gooseberries, and josta berries (cross of black currant and gooseberry) form 3 years ago and the flowers already on them show a HUGE yielding of fruit this season!

I grew up eating these berries right from the plant when I was young and over the years the plants just disappeared. Now my boy is 17 months old and will be able to enjoy them just like i did when i was his age! Plus, whatever we do not eat fresh we freeze for pies and jams or make fresh juice out of them.

Just thought I would toss it out there for anyone that may not be familiar with these delicious berries.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on May 01, 2018, 09:31 AM
Sharps,

Just make sure they are legal in your state. I know in New Hampshire anything in the current family is a no go. Totally banned in my state.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 01, 2018, 09:34 AM
Sharps,

Just make sure they are legal in your state. I know in New Hampshire anything in the current family is a no go. Totally banned in my state.

They are legal. The only ones illegal are Black Currant unless you have a permit. This is due to a rust disease they transmit to White Pine, which there are ZERO of in my city.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on May 01, 2018, 09:36 AM
Nice. Just figured I’d mention it since I New you were in New England. I was all excited to grow these when I got back from washington state to NH. I was bummed when they let me know they couldn’t ship to NH.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 01, 2018, 09:57 AM
No problem at all, I appreciate your due diligence.

As long as approved they are legal in RI with a permit, which cost me $50.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 01, 2018, 02:56 PM
Hurt my back yesterday morning and didn't like my 4 hours on the concrete floor at Lowes one bit. Got up this morning and went out for my walk and didn't get far at all. I was walking kind of sideways.

So, for the first time in a year and a half,I called in. I did manage to get some stuff planted though. Got my Clematis in the ground. Four at the flower towers and one at a trellis. Also got nine blue hostas in on the West side of the house and a few more sprouted seeds in the trough planter. Put in a Lilly Of The Valley in our shade garden. Should g well with the Bleeding Heart in that corner.

Then I decided I'd mow my place and the one I take care of next door.

I'm definitely going to work tomorrow. I need the rest.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 01, 2018, 03:26 PM
Bob hope the back feels better, nothing worse...
I know i will be hanging on my inversion table tonight...... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 01, 2018, 05:09 PM
It's feeling a little better. My biggest problem is I just can't sit still. I need to be doing something. An inversion table sounds pretty good.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 02, 2018, 08:32 AM
picked another batch of asparagus last night and have it in a jar full of water. No end in sight! Love it!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 02, 2018, 06:39 PM
My first shoots showed up today. Looking foreword to a harvest.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 03, 2018, 04:56 AM
The gradens are gonna get a good watering the next 2 days. The weather guessers are calling for upwards of 1 1/2" of rain. Should perk up the fishing anyway.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 03, 2018, 01:51 PM
The cold frame/trough planter is in full swing.
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I'm very happy with this particular build.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 03, 2018, 03:25 PM
Sure looks sweet Bob....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 03, 2018, 04:50 PM
I like it Dom. Hope to see greens in it in December.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 04, 2018, 05:35 AM
The cold frame/trough planter is in full swing.
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I'm very happy with this particular build.

Rg That looks sweet Bob!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 04, 2018, 05:39 AM
Quite a project. Very nice.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 04, 2018, 06:23 PM
Pulled the piston this afternoon and lashed down the top. 45 mph steady and gusts to 60. Don't wNt the top to end up in the neighbor's yard. Blowing like hell right now.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 04, 2018, 07:17 PM
The old greenhouses were rocking and rolling today...  Hope all is still there in the morning.... :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 04, 2018, 07:36 PM
Just chased down the top to my cold  frame. I had it strapped down till I got home and saw that the temps were approaching 100* so I unstrapped it and propped it open. Went over to the neighbors for some Friday Night  relaxation and got pretty relaxed. When I got home I saw the top about 30 yards from the planter. It took me a few tries in 45+ mph winds to get it back in place. It actually knocked me down a couple of times.

Then I noticed the top for my compost bin tornoff and laying on the ground.


Repairs tomorrow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 04, 2018, 08:20 PM
Sorry for your damage Bob.

Oh and me and my bride stopped to help this guy across the road on our way down the hill this evening..... ;D


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 05, 2018, 05:41 AM
Big old snapper! Saw one the other day in the pond where I bullhead fish that was pretty huge.

Surveyed the damages this morning. Nothing I can't fix easily. Couldn't believe the whole cover flew 20 yards away. Tore the hinges right out and pulled the vent opener out of the bracket. I'll be putting some auxiliary latches on the lid when I do the repairs.The compost bin lid was just ripped off breaking the top boards where the hinges connected. The top weighs about 25 lbs. Don't know what the peak gust was but it's survived 60+ winds for many years now. There were reports of micro-bursts in the area, but not much real damage around here. The last big wind storm took care of anything that was ready to fall I guess.

Beautiful day ahead. 75, low humidity, light winds......what a difference a day makes.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 05, 2018, 09:37 AM
Is there a significant difference between garden soil and raised bed garden soil? I want to add to some to my existing raised beds but wasn’t sure if there was a need a to pay a few extra dollars to get the raised bed garden soil.

Does anyone have any experience, one way or the other?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 05, 2018, 10:47 AM
Only real differencei is the amount of perlite and sand. Buy the garden soil, a bale of Sphagnum Peat, bag of perlite and a bag of play sand and mix your own. Doesn't hurt to add blood and bone meal as well.

 My beds get a generous layer of mulched leaves and grass clippings from the compost bin in the fall. Springtime I till that in along with composted cow manure, peat, sand, perlite and vermiculite.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 06, 2018, 08:03 AM
Only real differencei is the amount of perlite and sand. Buy the garden soil, a bale of Sphagnum Peat, bag of perlite and a bag of play sand and mix your own. Doesn't hurt to add blood and bone meal as well.

 My beds get a generous layer of mulched leaves and grass clippings from the compost bin in the fall. Springtime I till that in along with composted cow manure, peat, sand, perlite and vermiculite.

Rg

Thanks RG. I ended up buying the regular garden soil and will treat it the same way I’ve treated the dirt I dug up out back.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 06, 2018, 01:26 PM
Good idea. That way you'll know what you have and haven't got.

I built a Bee Hotel today for our solitary bee friends that pollinate our gardens.


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I repurposed the squirrel maze I made a couple years ago. They're too dumb to use it anyway. After laying it out and collecting a variety of nest tube materials I emptied it and gave it a coat of solid body stain. Still pondering where I'm going to hang it and I have a couple more nest tube ideas to work on.

We have a lot of different solitary bee species around here. The sunflowers I grow every year along with the flower gardens draws them in. So...I thought a free hotel would be a nice thank you for the service they provide.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 06, 2018, 03:57 PM
All hung up and ready for business.
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Next up....the wildflower patch.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 06, 2018, 06:16 PM
Well done RG, as usual. Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 06, 2018, 06:57 PM
Self serving really. I need bees around to pollinate my veggies. Fun build though. Kept the old brain pan warm.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 06, 2018, 07:36 PM


   Didn't play in the dirt per say.... But I did visit a coup[le local nurseries. Lasniki's and Hafners. Lisa got a clementines at Lasniki's and a Endless Summer Hydrangea at Hafners. I got a couple Raspberry plants. It's a start.  8)   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 07, 2018, 04:06 AM
Picked my first asparagus last night. The potatoes have leave ps on them. Most of my seedlings are sprouted and working on their first set of new leaves. I'll probably be transplanting to the garden next week. Still have some blue hosta to put in the ground and the wildflower patch to put in.

I love this busy season.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on May 07, 2018, 07:52 AM
My son has 10 bee hives. They looked like they made it through the winter with our early warm up. Then it got real cold. Now it looks like he last 8 of the 10. he lost all 10 the winter before this.

He had more bees ordered wanting to increase the number of hives so it looks like there is not going to be a big increase of hives.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 07, 2018, 11:57 AM
My son has 10 bee hives. They looked like they made it through the winter with our early warm up. Then it got real cold. Now it looks like he last 8 of the 10. he lost all 10 the winter before this.

He had more bees ordered wanting to increase the number of hives so it looks like there is not going to be a big increase of hives.

That blows! bees are not cheap. I have 12 hives and last year was terrible. So far so good this year, all are going strong.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 07, 2018, 05:15 PM
Honey bee hives are hard to keep around here. They have all kinds of enemies. A friend to the south of me tried to keep some hives. He had multiple electric fences destroyed by bears and raccoons. Then he lost all his bees to some sort of mites.

Fortunately, our native bees are solitary bees and not really susceptible to those kind of intrusions. I did put hardware cloth over the hotel to keep out hungry birds. Time will tell how well it works.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 08, 2018, 11:25 AM
Getting ready to put plants in. Rushing it this year due to scheduling issues the next 4 weekends.
I revisited the weed guard dialogue from June 2017. Getting the preen fabric from Bj's.

RG, last year you tested weed fabric/mulch vs. nothing. I didn't read all of the replies (starting page 91 of this thread) as i was really looking at what material to use. I am thinking about adding mulch (natural, from my pile and from the town) to the top of the fabric for looks and weight (keep the paper down). Did you notice anything with the fabric/mulch combo that would make you not do it again this year?

I also came across this companion chart and thought i would share it with the group. i am trying to maximize space and harvest this year so did some digging online. Pick the vegetable you are going to plant in the white header, then companions are listed below. Green is BEST, yellow is GOOD and red is BAD

http://www.mysquarefootgarden.net/companion_planting_color.pdf

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 08, 2018, 06:11 PM
The fabric I used was StaGreen Premium landscape fabric. Best I've found. Lowes has it in various lengths.  I found that using my mulched leaves on top was every bit as effective as bark mulch. In fact, it was easier to deal with at the end of the season. I removed the fabric and was able to just till the leaf mulch into the soil. I won't use any bark mulch on my vegetable gardens this year.

I think the fabric/mulch combinations are great for holding the moisture in the soil during the hot, dry months. It's easier to spot water and be effective. At least for me it is in a raised bed garden.

The beds without the mulch and fabric were more weed prone and required more water.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 08, 2018, 07:09 PM
Rhuebarb is   coming up good.....


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on May 08, 2018, 09:07 PM
So is mine. Mine has no red on it at all. It kind of reminds me of the pie plant(?) that was in the old garden that was at the place I g bought in '69. Sour as !!!!.

BTW Raq you are missing the clomping and stomping. It is Tulip Time in Holland. For a change the tulips are in bloom instead of going out of bloom.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on May 08, 2018, 09:11 PM
Got the cow mud slung on the garden. Time to give it a second shot with the tiller and think about planting! Soil is finally getting warm enough to drop seeds in. I also grilled the first cutting of asparagus a couple days ago. Gotta love it!
(https://s9.postimg.cc/hd411cr2j/20180505_171808.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hd411cr2j/)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 09, 2018, 03:00 AM
We had our fisrt batch of asparagus with dinner last night. I'm learning how and when to pick it. The purple was super tender and sweet. I left a couple of the Jerseys in too long. They got pretty stringy. Lots poking through now though. 2 years we've waited for this👍

 Potatoes have leaves sprouted on all but one. I noticed some 2x8 boards in the discarded pile of stuff in the park where I walk every morning that are about to be repurposed for my potatoes beds. They were benches for the soccer players at one time. They recently bought all new aluminum benches. They're clean, dry and untreated. I'm gonna raise the beds up another board to accommodate adding mulch as the potatoes grow. It'll also make that bed the same height as the asparagus bed that right now, shades about 4 square feet of the potatoe bed.  Stuff just seems to grow slower in that part of he bed.

Almost all  of the seeds I started in the cold frame are up and working on the first set of true leaves. I should be putting them in the ground this weekend if the weather cooperates.

Dug up an area in front of the garlic bed yesterday morning. Gonna do the area in front of the strawberry bed today. Those two spots are going to be my wildflower plantings. I plan on plenty of flowers to attract the pollinators to my gardens this year.

I've also got a spot picked out in the yard for a sunflower patch. I might plant a few giants in the middle of some black oil and striped.

Fun times playing in the dirt.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 09, 2018, 05:13 AM

BTW Raq you are missing the clomping and stomping. It is Tulip Time in Holland. For a change the tulips are in bloom instead of going out of bloom.


   Believe me Tom I dont miss it at all..   Lived on west 12th st and use to work on 8th and took forever to get home and in my driveway........ :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 09, 2018, 08:16 AM
The fabric I used was StaGreen Premium landscape fabric. Best I've found. Lowes has it in various lengths.  I found that using my mulched leaves on top was every bit as effective as bark mulch. In fact, it was easier to deal with at the end of the season. I removed the fabric and was able to just till the leaf mulch into the soil. I won't use any bark mulch on my vegetable gardens this year.

I think the fabric/mulch combinations are great for holding the moisture in the soil during the hot, dry months. It's easier to spot water and be effective. At least for me it is in a raised bed garden.

The beds without the mulch and fabric were more weed prone and required more water.

Rg

Thanks for the input RG. I couldn't go wrong with the price of the 4'x225' Preen for $24.99. looking forward to finalizing soil prep tonight
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 09, 2018, 08:20 AM
Rhuebarb is   coming up good.....


(https://s9.postimg.cc/70d51kq63/20180508_200723.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/70d51kq63/)

Nice! I have been picking my rhubarb for 2 weeks now. Pie and fresh juice. Being farther south I think I am about 2 weeks ahead of you.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 09, 2018, 05:47 PM
This topic is just great Dom. Thanks for starting it. I've learned a lot from it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 09, 2018, 07:11 PM
Nice! I have been picking my rhubarb for 2 weeks now. Pie and fresh juice. Being farther south I think I am about 2 weeks ahead of you.

   SHaRPS not sure how much further south you are but they were under snow 2 weeks ago... 
I just looked up rhubarb juice and never knew....   Now I will try it...
I have 8 big plants and after my wife makes a couple pies I give the rest to the Amish girls who work for us...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 09, 2018, 07:14 PM
This topic is just great Dom. Thanks for starting it. I've learned a lot from it.Rg

 Thanks Bob..   I have been on some gardening sites and there all a bunch of nerds....    :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 09, 2018, 07:17 PM
Got the cow mud slung on the garden. Time to give it a second shot with the tiller and think about planting! Soil is finally getting warm enough to drop seeds in. I also grilled the first cutting of asparagus a couple days ago. Gotta love it!
(https://s9.postimg.cc/hd411cr2j/20180505_171808.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hd411cr2j/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/e69hhqecb/20180505_174252.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/e69hhqecb/)


   Deerefishyfishy  I hope you didnt dig that out with that shovel???     ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 10, 2018, 01:58 PM
Plants are growing!


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 10, 2018, 06:05 PM
Looking great Sharps. You've got a really good start on the growing season.

I'll be transplanting my seedlings from the cold frame to the garden this weekend. Probably Sunday as I look at the weather. Then I can change things  up in the cold frame. Need to start a few flowers for mama.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 11, 2018, 04:50 PM
Lots of stuff outside and frost warning tonight..... :-\ :P :P
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 11, 2018, 05:12 PM
Hope everything survives okay. Sunday is the big day.

Mid 40's for us tonight. Another day in the 50's tomorrow with some showers around.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 12, 2018, 04:12 PM
What a great day gardening.
Mama's new flower bed.
Perennial/annual
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Planted the flower boxes.
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Planted the seed for my perennial wild flower patches.
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Put some spinach in next to the garlic.
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Planted my one and only zucchini for the year
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Harvested more asparagus
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Fun playing in the dirt.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 13, 2018, 05:13 AM
Looks really nice Bob.
It was cloudy showers, foggy and cold all day yesterday.  Hope today is better as far as sales and the weather.... .    :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 13, 2018, 10:12 AM
Looks really nice Bob.
It was cloudy showers, foggy and cold all day yesterday.  Hope today is better as far as sales and the weather.... .    :-\

It's a beautiful day around here. Very sunny, but dry and cool. Lowes was a mob scene at 8:30 am this morning.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 15, 2018, 07:25 AM
Added a layer of leaf mulch to my potatoes , cukes and pickles I have planted. Also added some wood ash to the potatoes to help the Ph. Everything is growing along quite nicely.

I planted our sunflower patches yesterday. I chose the spot where I had my leaf mulch pile a couple years ago. Rich ground for sure. Didn't want to dig it up completely so I uesd my bulb drill and set holes in a pattern. Then I filled them up with potting mix and planted the seeds. I put in Mammoth, Velvet Queen and a mixed variety. Might do a little fence around it and cover it with leaf mulch. Should be pretty cool with twelve foot sunflowers in the middle, six foot flowers around them and four foot flowers on the border.

Also emptied the seed trays along the garage for Black Oil flowers. Replaced the bird feeders with petunias. Saw the hummingbirds at the lilac bush last evening so I put their feeder up as well.

My birds and bees should be happy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on May 15, 2018, 08:47 AM

   Deerefishyfishy  I hope you didnt dig that out with that shovel???     ;D ;D ;D

Dumped two big piles with a tractor from the family farm and then spread it all by hand. It gives you a new appreciation for tractors and manure spreaders. They could have done in 30 seconds what it took me about 3 hours to do by hand. I guess a little exercise never hurt anyone though
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 15, 2018, 12:02 PM
This is a grumpy old man moment..... >:(
Some one got a lesson this morning on how to roll up hoses... .

Wrong way..   :P




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 Doms way.....   8)





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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 15, 2018, 03:24 PM
You and me and my son will get along quite well. My son tells me about dealing with the morons on the golf course and having to TEACH them how to coil up the miles of hoses they use for irrigation. In my cabinet shop, one really quick way to find yourself out the door was to ignore my instructions on coiling air hoses and extension cords.

Some people just don't get it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 15, 2018, 03:38 PM
How do you get 3 knots and one of them around a post?   :o :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 15, 2018, 05:40 PM
It takes persistence and stupidity  :-\

I caught one of my shop workers winding a cord around his arm one day and instructed him on the proper winding of an extension cord. A few days later I found him doing the same thing again. I asked if he understood what I told him and he said " what's the difference"

I fired him on the spot, telling him he was just too stupid to work for me. Seems harsh, but he really was too stupid to work for me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on May 15, 2018, 05:57 PM
It takes persistence and stupidity  :-\

I caught one of my shop workers winding a cord around his arm one day and instructed him on the proper winding of an extension cord. A few days later I found him doing the same thing again. I asked if he understood what I told him and he said " what's the difference"

I fired him on the spot, telling him he was just too stupid to work for me. Seems harsh, but he really was too stupid to work for me.

Rg

You can lead a horse to water, but....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 15, 2018, 06:31 PM
You can't teach him to play cards ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 16, 2018, 06:56 PM
Hope my bleeding hearts  dont get frosted this year like last...  :P


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on May 16, 2018, 07:44 PM
Mine are in full bloom. They were trying to come up through the snow as it was melting. The one I have is planted next to the crawl space so it get heat from the furnace that is 10 feet away in the crawl space.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 17, 2018, 03:41 AM
Mine is growing and blooming like crazy. My first Blue Hosta stuck a shoot through yesterday. I planted root stock about a month ago. I ease beginning to wonder.a couple of the Clematis roots I planted are starting to make an appearance as well. Transplanted another 4 cukes and 6 tomatoe starts to the garden yesterday morning along with another variety of spinach.

Hey Tom,
When should I stop harvesting my asparagus? I'm getting shoots as big as my thumb and harvesting enough for a good meal about every 2 days. I'm picking them at about 6-7". I've never tasted asparagus like this. Incredibly sweet and tender.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Chuckles on May 20, 2018, 12:01 PM
Gentleman,  got a question.  When you plant your tomatoes, what all do you put in the hole with the plant? My neighbor across the street from me puts fish ( covered with lime ) and egg shells in the hole.  Any thoughts or comments on the subjects?   I'm going to pant my tomatoes the first of the week.
 Later Chuckles
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2018, 12:10 PM
No neeb for lime in the hole unless you had your soil tested. Some lime will prevent blossom end rot...
Fish will be dug up.by critters.
Egg shells are great for tomatoes... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 20, 2018, 05:28 PM
I don't add anything to my soil for tomatoes. My raised beds get a healthy topping of leaf mulch in the fall when I close them up. That's tilled in come springtime. To that I add peat, composted manure, perlite and vermiculite. I also add some bone meal.

I do apply eggshells to my tomatoes, dried and made into a slurry in the blender. I haven't had any problems with blossom end rot. I'm looking into applying epsom salt as many say it is beneficial.

My neighbor, a really nice lady, can't grow tomatoes for spit. Her biggest problem is irregular watering and then either heavy rain or watering, causing  splitting. And...she refuses to add calcium to end the blossom end rot problems. Instead, she only grows cherry tomatoes.

I'm working on her letting me help her solve the problem. I made them (she and her husband) a really nice garden gate for their plot. Nice double rounded top with a sunburst appliqué.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on May 20, 2018, 07:49 PM
Rg, I'm interested to hear Tom's reply buy my great uncle always swore that you can harvest asparagus until July 4th. At that point you just let it grow and bush out to store root reserves for the winter. Don't mow it off until it has been hit with a hard frost or a freeze so it doesnt try to re-grow. I have always heeded this and had great luck with mine. It gets looking pretty mangy when it's all tall and bushy though. You have to follow the same line of thinking with alfalfa on the farm. You mow it for the last time either a few weeks before you expect the first hard frost or anytime after it happens. Otherwise the alfalfa tries to regrow, burns a lot of it's stored energy reserves doing so, and the stand takes a big hit the following spring. Just my .02
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2018, 03:59 AM
Thanks for the answer. My patch is in a raised bed.  I let mine go all winter. Never cut it till maybe early March when I remove the old fronds. They're dried out and go in the compost bin. That way I'm sure the plant has used all the energy it can from the previous year's growth. I put a good 8" of leaf mulch over the bed for winter. 

As this is the first year I've harvested any, I'm not quite sure about how much I should take and how much to let grow. I'm getting spears as big as my thumb. Had enough the past two days for my Bride and I and some to share with my son. I have one crown that seems an "underachiever" I might just replace it with another purple asparagus crown. I left a 2 square foot section of that bed empty to plant other stuff in, but after tasting the asparagus, I think I'm gonna drop another couple crowns of purple in there to fill the bed out.

I told my Bride that I'm gonna add the asparagus bed to my will.

On a side note, I'm picking up a store bought tomato plant today to graft onto one of my potato plants. One of my Yukon Gold plants is just perfect for a try. Should be very interesting to see if I can grow tomatoes on top and potatoes on bottom.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on May 21, 2018, 08:20 AM
RG It depends on how old the planting is. Here they do not pack any until the third year and then only a couple of times. It takes a few years to build up a heavy producing crown. I asked my farmer friend how many times they pick a mature field a couple of years ago but I forgot what he said. must be an old age thing!! They will be picking late this year due to the late start of the season. When it started the pickers of one 35 acre field, I went by while turkey hunting, would start of over after finishing it. This is with 5 guys riding on a propelled picker and one walking behind to get what they missed. I am sure that the farmers and pikers are glad it cooled off so it slowed down.  If they get to far behind they have to brush hog the fields taking a few pickings with it.

When picking asparagus just bend it and it will snap off where it is still tender. No need to cut it like they do in California and Indiana as they are selling you a lot that you throw away. I only eat asparagus that is grown in Michigan while it is available fresh. You can hold asparagus in the refrigerator for up to a couple of weeks by putting it in a plastic bag with just a Little water. I bought 10 lbs of fresh asparagus to share with friends when I got home yesterday.

In Michigan they mow off the fields in the  fall after it has browned down to get the mowed fern to rot down some over the winter. The problem I see with that is there is nothing sticking up in the field to hold the snow there so that moisture ends up in the diches along the road from the winter winds not in the field for the next growing season.

Rg What little Chestnut I have cut so far is in pretty bad shape. It has been dead for a long time and has weathered and cracked pretty bad.

They are running out of fields to plant as any old field that they want to replant needs to be fumigated before replanting. It costs between 3 and 4 thousand dollars an acre to fumigate.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2018, 06:08 PM
Thanks for the reply Tom. No worries about the chestnut. It is what it is.

I picked a few spears this evening and didn't even cook them. Just munched them down raw. Super tasty. I'm picked pretty bare right now so I think I'll wait and see what happens.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on May 21, 2018, 08:30 PM
RG, This is what we told customers that bought asparagus and rhubarb roots for their garden.  Year 1, take nothing, year 2 take 1/2 of what is produced, year 3 take all that you like.  I put some roots in last year and have just let it grow, its already almost 4 feet tall. 

 I would think July 4 is a pretty good cutoff for the asparagus, after that it gets woody. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2018, 03:19 AM
Thanks O,
This is year 3. I didn't take any the first 2 years. I think I'll err on the side of caution and maybe stop in mid June.  The potatoes planted behind the asparagus bed can use the shade in the warm weather anyway.

Picked up a yellow cherry tomato plant yesterday. Supposed to rain today so it's time to do the tomato/potato graft.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2018, 05:15 PM
Well, the experiment is in process.

Grafted a Yellow Cherry Tomato scion to a Yukon Gold Potato root stem.
All set and taped up and ready to grow.
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Made a shade cover for it with burlap and a tomato cage.
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We shall see what happens. By all accounts, I should have  potatoes below and cherry tomatoes on top.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 22, 2018, 05:19 PM
Good luck Bob . All the ones I have tried died.   :-\
Would love to see yours work...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2018, 05:38 PM
Time will tell Dom. But...as always.......I'm determined.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 23, 2018, 06:57 AM
Well, I'm battling the slugs already. They ate up a couple of my cucumber sets. Good thing I have extras. Put down the slug/snail killer this morning. I had a couple dishes of beer out there, but no takers. Think I'm going to try to find some diatomaceous earth to put down as well.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on May 23, 2018, 02:58 PM
Well, the experiment is in process.

Grafted a Yellow Cherry Tomato scion to a Yukon Gold Potato root stem.
All set and taped up and ready to grow.
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Made a shade cover for it with burlap and a tomato cage.
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We shall see what happens. By all accounts, I should have  potatoes below and cherry tomatoes on top.

Rg
Can't wait to see if you can bring the monster to life Dr. Frankenstein!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 23, 2018, 06:24 PM
Looks pretty wilted right now. I holding out hope.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 23, 2018, 06:59 PM
My garden.
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 24, 2018, 03:07 AM
Well...it's low maintenance anyway ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bluegoose on May 24, 2018, 04:58 AM
Put some Atlantic giant pumpkins in the ground outside yesterday. Made impromptu cold frames to help with some early heat. Hoping for a few hundred pounds each. Been doing it for some years now, the best yet was 375#.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 24, 2018, 05:59 AM
Yikes! What do you do with a 375# pumpkin? By the way, if I remember correctly, Scott has been known to grow giant pumpkins.

Anyway, day 3 of the Tomtato graft.

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Yesterday I thought it was wilting.......but!
The little guy looks pretty darned good so far. If it makes it through the next few days I think it'll survive. Gonna wet down the burlap cover today for some radiational cooling.

Keeping my fingers crossed.
Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 24, 2018, 06:27 AM
Well...it's low maintenance anyway ;D

Rg

Yup.
Donna is done with it.
So it stayed covered last year and this year.
I will tear it all up next year after I put in the new fence.
Long story, but I'll be using the dirt from the raised bed to level my ground up to the fence.
So the plastic keep it from getting overgrown with weeds.
Low maintenance like you said.

However, she does have 4 tomato plants in large patio pots out back and has some cilantro in another.

SALSA!!!!!!!!

 :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on May 24, 2018, 11:40 AM
 Garden is in...three types of tomatoes ( most san monzano)... Red bell peppers..eggplant.. cucumbers...zucchini.. bush beans...peas and brussel sprouts..asparagus ( been picking for a few weeks)  and fall planted garlic look great... herb garden is strong .. ornamental pond is thriving...love this time of year..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 24, 2018, 12:06 PM
Garden is in...three types of tomatoes ( most san monzano)... Red bell peppers..eggplant.. cucumbers...zucchini.. bush beans...peas and brussel sprouts..asparagus ( been picking for a few weeks)  and fall planted garlic look great... herb garden is strong .. ornamental pond is thriving...love this time of year..

Awesome Roccus!

I am growing over 80 different things in my garden and this will be the first year my little guy will be able to enjoy the harvest as well. I told my self i would only do 8 tomato plants this year from the normal 20. Somehow i ended up with 18 plants in 9 varieties. Looks like my strawberry's will be ready to pick in a week or less.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on May 24, 2018, 01:51 PM
Awesome Roccus!

I am growing over 80 different things in my garden and this will be the first year my little guy will be able to enjoy the harvest as well. I told my self i would only do 8 tomato plants this year from the normal 20. Somehow i ended up with 18 plants in 9 varieties. Looks like my strawberry's will be ready to pick in a week or less.
boss lady puts up about 5 gallons of sauce a year... she makes stewed tomatoes with zucchini that is to die for!...I have strawberries in the herb garden but beating the chipmunks to them is a herculean task... no matter how many walk the plank ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on May 24, 2018, 02:05 PM
boss lady puts up about 5 gallons of sauce a year... she makes stewed tomatoes with zucchini that is to die for!...I have strawberries in the herb garden but beating the chipmunks to them is a herculean task... no matter how many walk the plank ;D

The chipmunks are the worst. Always disappointing to pick the perfect strawberry only to find a quarter of it has been nawed on.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 24, 2018, 02:22 PM
I do not have any chipmunks in my garden at all. My biggest issue is sparrows but a new trick I tried last season proved successful. I painted small round rocks red and placed them in my strawberry bed 3 weeks before they ripened. birds got sick of pecking rocks and just gave up all together once the berries were ready.

Unfortunately I am unable to eat any sort of red sauce due to the acidity levels. However, fresh tomatoes do not bother me. I also planted two low acid plants this year that are a yellowish orange fruit. we shall see. I do miss tossing in venison bones, bacon, and ham bones and simmering the sauce for 6 hours with garden herbs.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 24, 2018, 06:48 PM
I've been been pulling up sunflower seedlings all week, stupid chipmunks. On a good note, I've trapped and relocated 4 red squirrels in the past 3 days.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 25, 2018, 06:09 AM
Finally was able to till the garden... put in my tomato plants too! Corn and pumpkin goes in this morning.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on May 25, 2018, 06:54 AM
The chipmunks are the worst. Always disappointing to pick the perfect strawberry only to find a quarter of it has been nawed on.
.. absolutely... last year they even ate the green ones...2 years ago they started climbing the peach tree eating the small peaches...only then did she give me permission to have them "walk the plank"..

Rabbits get my star gazer lilies.. no amount of spray can deter them... but they are a sucker for a couple giant romain leaves suspended in a large cage trap( cover the bottom wire with grass).. I add a pot of pansies and snag them every time.. I've got 3 this week..they were relocated to a nice pasture where they wont bother anyone ..

I saw a pair of coyotes on the front lawn last Sunday evening..I know they were hunting rabbits..obviously..not enough of them!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 25, 2018, 07:03 AM
Boy you all are so far ahead of me.
Fought the black flies last night just to get my electric fence up.
The deer aready ate  the spinach and peas... :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on May 25, 2018, 07:11 AM
Boy you all are so far ahead of me.
Fought the black flies last night just to get my electric fence up.
The deer aready ate  the spinach and peas... :P

we are closer to the coast.. ... winter stays long in your neck of the woods...I have to replant the peas.. peter cottontail dug under the fence and wiped them out.. didn't touch the Brussels sprouts..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 25, 2018, 07:41 AM
I'm after a chipmunk whose been burying sunflower seeds in all my gardens. 1 more red squirrel to get as well.

Had to replace a couple more cuke seedlings this morning. But, I still have extras that are looking very healthy. Spread some diatomaceous earth in all the gardens yesterday and hit my Asiatic Lillies with Malthion to kill the Red Lilly Leaf Beetles. Don't know where they come from, but I get them every year.

The Tomtato looked a little wilted today.....I talked to it for a while giving it encouragement. Might put a little sign in the cage with it.....I think I can.......I think I can........ :laugh:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on May 25, 2018, 08:20 AM
I'm after a chipmunk whose been burying sunflower seeds in all my gardens. 1 more red squirrel to get as well.

Had to replace a couple more cuke seedlings this morning. But, I still have extras that are looking very healthy. Spread some diatomaceous earth in all the gardens yesterday and hit my Asiatic Lillies with Malthion to kill the Red Lilly Leaf Beetles. Don't know where they come from, but I get them every year.

The Tomtato looked a little wilted today.....I talked to it for a while giving it encouragement. Might put a little sign in the cage with it.....I think I can.......I think I can........ :laugh:

Rg
peanutbuter on a cracker covered in sun flower seeds are an attraction no chipmunk can ignore.. but as you said you have to get the more aggressive red squirrel first...I hope your tomato-potato experiment pans out.. I've never tried grafting anything but trees.. love  the concept!

I just added about 3000 red wigglers and casing to the garden.. in winter they serve as panfish  and trout bait.. in summer they help with the gardening/composting  chores!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 25, 2018, 06:00 PM
Might have to go to the cracker combo in a havahart to get this little bugger. It set off the mousetrap and escaped.

The Tomtato is a little rough looking today. Really hot for this time of year. Hit near 90 today. Not dead just yet Though. I'm naming it "Rocky".

I have just tons of worms in my garden beds. Can't dig a scoop without finding a bunch. I'm happy with that.

Had to water a lot today, very dry and hot already. Seems like late July instead of late May.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SizeMatters on May 26, 2018, 11:40 AM
I'm after a chipmunk whose been burying sunflower seeds in all my gardens. 1 more red squirrel to get as well.

Had to replace a couple more cuke seedlings this morning. But, I still have extras that are looking very healthy. Spread some diatomaceous earth in all the gardens yesterday and hit my Asiatic Lillies with Malthion to kill the Red Lilly Leaf Beetles. Don't know where they come from, but I get them every year.

The Tomtato looked a little wilted today.....I talked to it for a while giving it encouragement. Might put a little sign in the cage with it.....I think I can.......I think I can........ :laugh:

Rg
We saw a chipmunk while having coffee this morning.  I mentioned to my wife I'd have to get the live trap out, hate them near the house.  Our little crazy killer female cat saw it and stalked it for 30 minutes, taking notes, and leaving it for future reference.  We figured she have it by sundown tonight.  Twenty minutes later our old, fat, overweight, laid back, male comes strutting up the drive with said chipmunk in tow.  Didn't see that coming.  Never underestimate an old guy.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 26, 2018, 04:55 PM
We're slow.....but.....determined  :laugh:

Spread 35 bags of mulch today between my house and the property next door. Laid  fabric and leaf mulch on the pepper bed.

I'm done,

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 27, 2018, 06:19 PM
The Tomtato...or ....potomato is doing quite nicely. No new growth just yet but it's showing a "can-do" attitude.
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The plant I took the tomato scion from sprouted new growth. BONUS! I'm gonna put it in the garden. One way or the other I'll have yellow cherry tomatoes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 28, 2018, 06:09 AM
Hope it keeps looking better every day Bob.....
I might get a few things planted late this afternoon unless i go fishing... ::)
Been way to busy this week to get anything done at home.... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 28, 2018, 07:17 AM
Only 6 days since the operation, but it's chances get better every day.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 28, 2018, 10:16 PM


  I managed to get a bit done today, been working out of town all week, and really just don't have the time to do a lot in 2 short days at home. I put my first raised bed in today, a 6 x 3 from Runnings, cedar for 70$ I'm working in the north country and go by a bunch of Amish mills, I think I'll stop and price their rough cut and see if I can save a few bucks as we want 9 in total. got 3 really nice Asparagus roots and some herbs in there for now. Going to be strictly Spragu going forward.
  I do have a question, should I treat the cedar? Forgot to snap some pics :o Next weekend I plan on tilling the main garden and planting my my plugs. I did get 3 Raspberry varieties in the ground. Apples have bloomed and are showing fruit, as well as apple scab, so I hit them all with fruit tree spray. Waiting on a good sale to but a half dozen blueberry bushes to go with the one lonely guy I have now. We are getting a new home on our property this summer so it's going to be a bit hectic, but Lisa and I are very excited! We have never done permanent gardens here because we weren't sure if it was going to be home or not, but we decided it's the best for us for now so there is a ton of gardening in my future!
  I got a couple 4 dozen pickle vines going in this year ::) ::) ::) all Bush. Ran out by thanksgiving last year......

   Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday with loved ones, God Bless America  :flag: :flag:   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 28, 2018, 10:54 PM
Got to planting my three 4’x8’ raised beds today. Decided to try and crowd my tomatoes this year, have cherry between big boys and beefsteak.

The other 2 beds are riddled with hot peppers: jalapeño, Portugal hot, habanero and a new one for me, a big yellow hybrid hot pepper. I really enjoyed some of the hot sauces and pickled peppers I made last year. The jalapeño jam was even better.

In the raised beds, I used weed paper for the first time. Was a challenge to keep a grid of plants with the paper, but I hope it cuts down on weeding. Plan to layer some mulched yard clippings over the next few days.

Also planted 12 cukes in the hopes of not running out of pickles in March.

Last bit of planting for the day was summer squash and zucchini, which when grilled is a great side dish anything coming off the Weber.

Summer has officially begun!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2018, 04:45 AM
Sounds like everyone's moving right along.

Good for you Ed. You'll have a nice homestead going there. All in good time. No need to treat the cedar. You don't want to be eating chemicals anyway. There are a few so called "safe sealers" for wood out there. But it's really not necessary. If you have to replace a few boards in 10 years.....it's worth it.

I do square foot gardens and put a tomato in each section of the grid. Do the same with pickles, cukes and peppers. It takes some controlling to keep them in line, but they always produce. I do a fair amount of pruning.

I'm ready to plant my jalapeños and will probably look for a hot Hungarian pepper plant at Lowes today. Couldn't find any seed and I love those peppers added to my pickles.

Still have a few square feet in the raised beds for a couple more Black Krim and Jubilee tomatoes. My other stuff, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, asparagus and cukes are really starting to take off.

I have a feeling it's gonna take a lot of watering this year. No rain in sight except for maybe a thunder shower or two.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2018, 07:21 AM
Early morning gardening....
Pulled a nice batch of radishes from the cold frame. Repotted a few leftovers for the neighbors.

Planted my jalapeños, another each of Beefsteak, Black Krim, Better Boy and Jubilee tomatoes. And, put the bonus sprouting yellow plum tomato in the raised bed along with a couple more pickles

Re planted the cold frame with 3 varieties of spinach and a few rows of carrots. Held over a couple jalapeño plants for the neighbor and put in one pot with some curly parsley.

I'm officially done planting.........for now ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 29, 2018, 08:22 AM
My garden is looking very good even with these super high temp days. Had to replant a few cucumbers and peas as well but we also had our first salad from the garden yesterday. We have been picking strawberries for days now as well. Radish should be ready soon. Time to dry some green onion, sage, lovage, and dill to store it for winter.


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2018, 05:58 PM
Looks really great Sharps.

Looks like I lost a couple of the peppers I planted this morning. Really too hot for this time of year. Tomorrow is supposed to be even hotter.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 30, 2018, 08:18 AM
Here a some better close up pictures.



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Many, many, many hours spent in here already. Love it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on May 30, 2018, 08:51 AM
Finally got dry enough to rototill the garden one last time. Got all of my tomato, parsley, basil, sweet pepper, and hot pepper transplants in- 30 tomato, 9 sweet pepper, 15 hot pepper, 2 parsley, and 2 basil- in on Saturday and then got a nasty thunderstorm that soaked everything again on Sunday. Gotta wait until it dries out again to get all my other seeds in the ground. Definitely been a frustrating year with the prolonged cold temps and tons of rain!! Looking good Rg and Sharps. Where are you located Sharps? Looks nice and dry there!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 30, 2018, 09:40 AM
Thanks Deerefishyfishy,

I am located in Rhode Island. Its been on and off here with rain but with these 80's and 90's recently even a heavy t-storm coming through, everything is dry within hours. Garden loves it though. Every night I spend at least half an hour removing weeds. I also get purslane which I am going to attempt to eat this year, just not sure how to incorporate it into a meal other than toss it in a salad. Maybe some sort of soup?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 30, 2018, 10:06 AM
Looks good Sharps! What are you growing in the green fence trellises? i use tomato cages straightened out for my cukes and a makeshift bamboo trellis for beans. the bamboo didn't quite work as well as i would have liked and didn't survive the winter in the shed
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 30, 2018, 10:21 AM
I am growing both cucumbers and sugar snap/Alaska pea's in the green fence. The cucumbers snake there way through shooting straight up the fence and I find that the plants never get to hot with the plastic material. I used to use a metal fencing for them but it would get too hot and kill my cucumbers.

I never have an issue growing anything in my garden except for one thing. My pepper plants never seem to grow very tall and the peppers themselves every other year get worms in their flesh. It seems like the hotter summers are worse for them. This year I only planted banana peppers and Jalapeno peppers. I pickle the Banana peppers for grinders and we make jalapeno poppers out of the Jalapenos. These also seem do do far better than the green, red, yellow, and orange peppers that I used to grow.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 30, 2018, 11:01 AM
i have only succeeded with hot peppers. I never fared well with green, bell, yellow, orange peppers.
My ground is very sandy, regardless of how much i add to it. not sure if that helps or hinders the growing of peppers, hot or otherwise
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 30, 2018, 03:28 PM
Don't feel bad, I stink at growing bell peppers too. Had a few decent purple bell last season, but some kind of little buggers ate holes in them before I noticed. I have really good success at jalapeños though.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 30, 2018, 07:52 PM
Been busier than a one armed paper hanger in 98% humidity. Nice night for a fire in the old Weber with a cold G&T.

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 30, 2018, 07:56 PM
The Peonies in the background aren't open yet but the ants are working them pretty hard, so they should open any day.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on May 30, 2018, 08:24 PM
I haven't posted much in a bit, but here was a project a couple weeks ago.

We've had blueberries for a few years now, but some dummy caught one with the mower last fall, and another for some reason winter killed. So we went to a nursery up north and got a couple more.

Removed the sod.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/4k5hanwx7/IMG951921.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4k5hanwx7/)

Spaced then 5' apart and laid plastic.
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And filled in with crushed rock.
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No more close mowing or weeding!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 31, 2018, 05:12 AM
Looks nice Bill. Don't mow any rocks ;D

I was just watering all my gardens. Got attacked by black flies. Couldn't find my bug spray anywhere. I usually spray my straw hat and they leave me alone.

The potatomato is doing very well. Standing tall . Waiting for new growth to proclaim it a success.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on May 31, 2018, 11:46 AM
 everyone gardens are looking good.. reading on line here you can see how some areas are hindered by the weather.. I never gave it much thought... I'll have to take some pictures... front yard is done.. finished spreading 6 yards of mulch last night.... Garden is coming along..I just replanted my peas and beans eaten buy Peter cottontail!.. I was installing the individual drip lines for each plant ( tomatoes, eggplants, peppers  etc.) last night and a came face to face with a striped terror... yea I'm scared of snakes!... screamed like a little child!....I'd rather face down a gut shot grizzly than a 12" garter snake.. after my hissy fit ( my wife calls then SISSY fits) ( which had my wife laughing hysterically)I couldn't finish the job... maybe tonight...I'M BRINGING MY SHOTGUN!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on May 31, 2018, 11:52 AM
everyone gardens are looking good.. reading on line here you can see how some areas are hindered by the weather.. I never gave it much thought... I'll have to take some pictures... front yard is done.. finished spreading 6 yards of mulch last night.... Garden is coming along..I just replanted my peas and beans eaten buy Peter cottontail!.. I was installing the individual drip lines for each plant ( tomatoes, eggplants, peppers  etc.) last night and a came face to face with a striped terror... yea I'm scared of snakes!... screamed like a little child!....I'd rather face down a gut shot grizzly than a 12" garter snake.. after my hissy fit ( my wife calls then SISSY fits) ( which had my wife laughing hysterically)I couldn't finish the job... maybe tonight...I'M BRINGING MY SHOTGUN!

LMFAO!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2018, 03:14 PM
Just removed this 18 incher from the  stone wall so the Amish girl could finish weeding....    ;D
She don't do snakes either.... .. 8)


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2018, 03:17 PM
Everyone else's gardens look just awesome...
Hope to have some pictures of mine this weekend... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2018, 04:27 PM
I do have oranges coming on my miniature tree....


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Was told to take 1/2 of them off and the rest will do better..... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on May 31, 2018, 06:12 PM
NO SNAKES  :nono: :pinch:  :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 01, 2018, 04:51 AM
Snakes don't bother me much. They're good predators.

Picked up a few more strawberry plants on sale at Lowes. I'm waiting till tomorrow to plant them. Too blasted hot today. Supposed to get near 90 again. 70's tomorrow and for the next week. Much easier on the transplanting process.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on Jun 01, 2018, 11:30 AM
LMFAO!
..l  Thanks buddy!.... here's a few pictures of the flower and ornamental garden... I'll have to take the "out back pictures this weekend
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on Jun 01, 2018, 11:30 AM
..l  Thanks buddy!.... here's a few pictures of the flower and ornamental garden... I'll have to take the "out back pictures this weekend
d**n pictures didn't post  :-[
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 01, 2018, 02:59 PM
If you want to text me the picture i can post it for you within the next hour.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 04, 2018, 04:44 AM


  Well I managed to get planted just intime for the Monsoon, so I only snapped one quick cell phone pic.....
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  Went wicked heavy on the pickle vines this year, also trying a couple new maters, one they claim should have ripe fruit by the 4'th, I doubt it but we shall see. the other new ones are the Big Early and San Marziano, along with a cherry and Roma. Hungarian's, Red bell, Portuguese Hot, and Thai Dragon for the peppers. Brussles, Peas, Carrots, Beans complete the veggies. for the herbs I have Parsley, Cillantro, Dill, Green and Purple Basil,Chives and Chocolate Mint. My apples bloomed well but didn't get squat for pollination. Few Macs on the one tree but I have some rust looking fungi that's making it hard to shoot new growth..... I did find a beautiful looking blue berry bush and got that planted in the orchard with the potted one from last year that barely made it through the winter. If I catch a sale I may do a couple more. Should have some Strawberries by the time I get home next weekend ;D and I'm starting too see some blossoms on one of the new raspberry vines. It's a start :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 04, 2018, 05:01 AM
Looks great Ed.
I should have planted the rest of mine yesterday but went fishing instead.   ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 04, 2018, 05:14 AM
Looks great Ed.
I should have planted the rest of mine yesterday but went fishing instead.   ::)
I imagine it's not as much fun for you..... Oh Thanks Loser  8) Lisa says it's past time we visited ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 04, 2018, 06:31 AM
Raq. I was looking for a small tray of cherry tomatoes to plant yesterday. All I could find was 3 inch pots of single tomatoes as $3.50. I talked to the gal at a Meijer's that said that was all they got this year, no trays. I guess I will look else where as I am not paying that for one plant. I would rather plant smaller plants I figure they do not get shocked as bad as the bigger ones.

You still do they trays don't you?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 04, 2018, 07:01 AM
Looks good, Ed.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 04, 2018, 07:04 AM
Raq. I was looking for a small tray of cherry tomatoes to plant yesterday. All I could find was 3 inch pots of single tomatoes as $3.50. I talked to the gal at a Meijer's that said that was all they got this year, no trays. I guess I will look else where as I am not paying that for one plant. I would rather plant smaller plants I figure they do not get shocked as bad as the bigger ones.

You still do they trays don't you?

   6 packs of vegetables we do.. And go through a ton of them.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 04, 2018, 07:37 AM
Looks good Ed. More pickles is better👍

All my gardens are really taking off. Tomatoes grew several inches this last week. Asparagus slowed down a bit so I'm letting it grow. We'll probably harvest a few more meals. My pickles and cukes are sprouting third sets of leaves and e jalapeños are showing signs of new growth. They're really slow this year.

Changed out the bedding in my worm farm and spread the castings on all my tomatoes and the clematis I planted. Doused my flower gardens with bloom booster and planted 3 more blue hosta I forgot I had in the cupboard.

The tomtato plant is surviving quite nicely. My only concern now is that the potatoes are growing so big that it's not getting a ton of sunshine. But, at least I know I can graft the two together. Whether or not I get 🍅 is another question.

We shall see.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 04, 2018, 07:37 AM
I imagine it's not as much fun for you..... Oh Thanks Loser  8) Lisa says it's past time we visited ;)

   Any time loser... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 04, 2018, 07:41 AM
Got my garden in yesterday.
Tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, wax beans, Brussels, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, eggplant, onions, zucchini, and summer squash.
(https://s15.postimg.cc/latqdluhj/20180604_081825.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/latqdluhj/)
This rain sure is great!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 05, 2018, 03:58 AM
Perfect timing for planting Bill.

I was pretty much down for the count yesterday. Fighting off some kind of bug. Fever, chills.....just wiped out. Anyway, I didn't even look at my gardens last night. Got home from work at 2, went to bed and slept a couple hours. Ate a little dinner and crashed on the couch till I went back to bed at 8. Just woke up a few minutes ago.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 05, 2018, 05:47 AM
Hope you get better quick bud.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 05, 2018, 07:54 AM
I hope you feel better, Bob. My wife was on vacation last week. Thursday morning at 2:00 AM it hit her. Fever, chills, stomach issues. Whatever it was wiped her out. She spent 40 hrs. in bed and lost 7 lbs. I slept in the camper Thursday night! She was pretty much back to normal Saturday morning.   :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 05, 2018, 07:59 AM
I'll live I'm sure. Feel better today. I just hate feeling sick, not that it happens very often.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 05, 2018, 09:16 AM
Sucks Bob. All you do is think about what you could be doing...

Well almost 8000 mum plugs just got delivered...    :P


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 05, 2018, 11:22 AM
Nothing like a good dose of mum plugs to brighten your day!    8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 05, 2018, 04:07 PM
Finally got the garden in 4 types of tomatoes two types  different cucumbers two  different types of green peppers a zucunni plant and a ghost pepper plant will see how it all goes??  Finally got them in a week ago just before it rained..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 05, 2018, 04:59 PM
Everyone’s gardens are looking great. For several reasons we just got ours in this past weekend. I unfortunately had to work all weekend, and was only able to help after work on Fridayy and Sunday.

We decided to try fabric to help keep the weeds down this year. I hope it will work, but time will tell. We got most of the fabric, and watering hoses in Friday after work, and had already planned out the location of our veggies. We also are using time release “spikes” for fertilizer this year, and I added some lime, pear moss, perlite, bone meal, and worm casings to the beds last week.

When I got home Saturday from work my brother, and father had exceeded all my expectations. We had talked about setting up automatic watering for our flowers on our farmers porch, and for the barrels we have by the driveway, with something similar to what we have in the garden, and they went ahead and made it happen!


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Hopefully you can see the water tubes they ran along the porch, and grass for everything. We have a 6 way splitter set up on the fawcet to allow us to water everything as needed. This should seriously cut down on the watering schedule for me!

They also got all the plants in the garden. Lots of tomatoes in the first bed:



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In the second bed we have some iris on both ends, and a stupid dogwood in the middle that I’m not a fan of, and carrots where the slits in the fabric are, and summer squash/zucchini in the far end:



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Up next we have some spinach and Swiss chard, and cabbage with peppers on the far end:


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In the last bed we have purple beans, broccoli, and winter squash:



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It’s definently not the way we normally do things. I’m concerned the fabric will end up being a major pain in the rear, but if you don’t try it you never know. Hopefully the seeds will be able to come up even with the fabric, and using the spikes for fert should mean we don’t have to keep getting into the soil under the fabric, but only time will tell. Ic enjoyed following everyone’s garden posts, and can’t wait to see what comes of it.

Oh, and a picture of our watering lines which are under the plastic:



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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 05, 2018, 05:09 PM
Looks great Z. But get rid of the chemical spikes.... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 05, 2018, 05:20 PM
Looks great Z. But get rid of the chemical spikes.... :-\

Yeah? Not a fan for any particular reason?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 05, 2018, 05:53 PM
I am jalapeño and beans away from being done. Plan to put stone around the beds to up the curb appeal


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 05, 2018, 06:23 PM
Yeah? Not a fan for any particular reason?

Dom talked me into going organic a few years ago. (He probably doesn't know that)

Get rid of the chemicals and use organic fertilizer on your veggies. My flower gardens get a variety pack of organics and  chemicals, but I don't eat flowers and they're not in proximity to the vegetable gardens. My veggies get Composted leaf mulch, worm castings, composted manure , eggshells, Epsom salts diatomaceous earth and neem oil for pest control etc. etc...etc.

Tons of alternatives to chemical fertilizers.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2018, 05:44 AM
Looks great ATC...... :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 07, 2018, 05:40 AM
ATC, nice beds! Are those store bought or DIY?

Spinach and carrots are starting to sprout in the Trough planter. Potatoes are going crazy in the beds. The Tomtato has new growth, but I'm skeptical that it will produce tomatoes. I put a cage around it to give it some room. I've got the snails in check so there hasn't been any damage to the cukes and pickles lately. The diatomaceous earth seems to be working. My jalapeños are still growing slowly. Probably these cool temps, I'd guess.

The tomatoes in the beds are growing rapidly and a couple have blossoms already.

My sunflower experiment is a complete fail. Not one sprouted. So.......I'm going to remove all the sod from that plot, turn it over and fill it with my garden mix to create yet another planting bed. I'll probably end up going down a good 12" and filling it to the top giving me a 16" deep bed. I'll replant the sunflowers and am giving thought to constructing a dome for late fall and early spring  planting. I think a dome would be fun to build.

More garden......👍👍👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 07, 2018, 06:33 AM
Thanks all for the kind words

RG, those were Polish carpenter DIY specials. I used Trex decking in lieu of wood in the hopes of increased longevity. They are each 4'x8'

Still have a few more plants to put in, then i am running river washed stone around the beds for added beauty and less weeding
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 07, 2018, 07:32 AM
Nice idea. Trex should last forever.

Just transplanted the last 2 jalapeños to the garden. 2 earlier seedlings didn't make it. But, I had plenty of extras. I'm trying to figure out what to do with my remaining dozen or so cuke and pickle starts. I'm really out of room.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 08, 2018, 01:56 PM
Stone around the beds is a nice idea. I laid landscape fabric down in the pathways of my raised beds and topped them with red mulch. Keeps the weeds at bay an drew makes for a decent looking plot.

Just finishing up the replant of e sunflower patch. Gotta go get a few more bags of soil. Not quite full enough for my liking.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2018, 05:38 PM
A few pics of the gardens so far.
Strawberry plot
(https://s15.postimg.cc/6rgnzx73b/IMG_0639.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6rgnzx73b/)
Garlic and spinach
(https://s15.postimg.cc/xcj6vijrb/IMG_0640.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xcj6vijrb/)
Asparagus
(https://s15.postimg.cc/4znp51qbb/IMG_0641.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4znp51qbb/)
Potatoes
(https://s15.postimg.cc/4a4wssknr/IMG_0642.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4a4wssknr/)
Tomatoes,  uses and pickles
(https://s15.postimg.cc/d55r3cc13/IMG_0643.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/d55r3cc13/)
Tomatoes and jalapeños
(https://s15.postimg.cc/qm2pm7u2f/IMG_0645.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qm2pm7u2f/)

Things are growing nicely.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 09, 2018, 07:35 PM


   Awesome set up Bob! I'm having a major yard work crisis today..... Got a used troy built lawn tractor from a Ma&Pop small engine shop I give all my business too 3 weeks ago and have not finished cutting my grass one time without a break down of some kind, most of the issues I dealt with myself, but today I brought it back and told them to sort it out or refund my $850. Moving on my old husqrvana saw blew a gas line this spring and apparently the part is obsolete after 5 years...... So I went and got a Stihl they were running a sale on, seemed like a saw that would suit my needs, light and enough power to do my basic yard needs. Chain was junk so i went to get a more aggressive one and there is only 1 chain designed for this saw..... OK I got 2 more just in case. Seems to cut a bit better now, not great but at least it's not aggravating me. I have 40-60 medium sized maple trees to clear out before our build this summer and I'm running out of time quick. This working out of town, while profitable is hurting my fishing time with home chores to get done all weekend. Garden is taking nicely, I'll snap a few pics tomorrow. Now for a fire and a nice stiff drink with my Bride  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2018, 05:29 AM
I spent time on the road working for many years. 1 to 2 weeks at a time out of town got old very quickly. It paid the bills and then some, but it sucked!

Hope your tractor gets repaired. Lady in our neighborhood bought a Cub Cadet from Tractor Supply. It's broke down more than it's working wish you lived closer. I can always get deals on returned tractors. Many people buy one and then decide to upgrade. Our store gives them full credit and than marks down the used one. Some times there's been some minor repair made to one we've already replaced and the repaired one gets a big markdown. My John Deere listed at $1599. I bought it for $700 with 12 hours on it and they threw in a $300 John Deere dump trailer that had a cracked corner for $50. I did some minor reinforcement to the corners and have been beating it up ever since.

Of course, I also got my 10% discount👍

Anyway, if you're in the market for a tractor, Lowes is always willing to deal on the used stuff they have.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 10, 2018, 09:49 AM
I spent time on the road working for many years. 1 to 2 weeks at a time out of town got old very quickly. It paid the bills and then some, but it sucked!

Hope your tractor gets repaired. Lady in our neighborhood bought a Cub Cadet from Tractor Supply. It's broke down more than it's working wish you lived closer. I can always get deals on returned tractors. Many people buy one and then decide to upgrade. Our store gives them full credit and than marks down the used one. Some times there's been some minor repair made to one we've already replaced and the repaired one gets a big markdown. My John Deere listed at $1599. I bought it for $700 with 12 hours on it and they threw in a $300 John Deere dump trailer that had a cracked corner for $50. I did some minor reinforcement to the corners and have been beating it up ever since.

Of course, I also got my 10% discount👍

Anyway, if you're in the market for a tractor, Lowes is always willing to deal on the used stuff they have.

Rg
Wicked good intel bob, if this doesn't work out I will make it a point to go see you.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 10, 2018, 03:35 PM
Sorry to hear about your troubles, Ed. There's always something to throw a hitch in the giddy-up!

I planted 6 (50 ft.) rows of Silver Queen, a row of winter squash, a row of red and white potatoes, and 2 rows of cukes after fishing this morning. 2 more 6 row plantings of corn and I'll be done!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2018, 03:49 PM
All you guys are doing great on the farming...
Eddy happy for you and your bride on the new homestead.   

Mums the word around here..  All done till next shipment.       :P


(https://s22.postimg.cc/krfgoz28t/20180610_085628.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/krfgoz28t/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/r54js99pp/20180610_085702.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/r54js99pp/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/pdbkxe8d9/20180610_085724.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pdbkxe8d9/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/sk64h3del/20180610_085726.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/sk64h3del/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/w51zzsmxp/20180610_085743.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/w51zzsmxp/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/qtn3f3vq5/20180610_085748.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qtn3f3vq5/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/ef0besz31/20180610_085802.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ef0besz31/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 10, 2018, 04:24 PM
Holy mum, Batman! That's a lot of mums!   ;D
I notice they're not in the greenhouses.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 10, 2018, 04:41 PM
We also let the baby chicks have some lawn for the first time today.

(https://s22.postimg.cc/fg55ht2x9/20180610_173804.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fg55ht2x9/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2018, 05:15 PM
Nice chicks Bill....

Mums go outside they like it cooler...  They are in the fields and will be seperated and put on drippers after a few weeks...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 10, 2018, 05:17 PM
Hey, you have lawn seats or under the pavilion?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2018, 05:19 PM
Hey, you have lawn seats or under the pavilion?

   I'm a lawn guy Bill. I need my space...... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2018, 06:29 PM
Im getting there.. . :-\


(https://s22.postimg.cc/j15mequ9p/20180610_163231.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j15mequ9p/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 10, 2018, 09:39 PM
Im getting there.. . :-\


(https://s22.postimg.cc/j15mequ9p/20180610_163231.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j15mequ9p/)
I can dig it Loser!  :afro:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 11, 2018, 08:40 AM
Looking good Dom👍👍

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 15, 2018, 07:21 AM
This rain sure makes the garden look happy!

(https://s15.postimg.cc/l6ex4st1z/20180615_080937.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l6ex4st1z/)
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 15, 2018, 07:54 AM

Yes indeed and your peony Bush looks great mine are just starting
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 15, 2018, 08:00 AM
This rain sure makes the garden look happy!

(https://s15.postimg.cc/l6ex4st1z/20180615_080937.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l6ex4st1z/)
 ;D

Looks good! I was just wandering around my beds wondering when it will be time to prune the tomatoes and start building a trellis for the zucchini
Portugal hot peppers and jalapanos have a few flowers
sugar snap and pole beans are climbing
Cukes are struggling though...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 15, 2018, 09:31 AM
My strawberries are done. Picked over 10 lbs of them this year including 2 lbs of pineapple strawberries. Time to replant the lettuce as well as the first batch is overgrown. My tomatoes are green but already golf ball sized or slightly bigger. Spinach all harvested and need replanting and radish as well. Lovage, parsley, onion, all being used and dried. Gooseberries will be harvested in 2-4 days. Cherries will be harvested tonight. Pears and peaches are the size of golf balls as well. Things are looking good. I did have 3 cabages die and no idea why.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 15, 2018, 03:04 PM
Tomatoes in one of the houses are almost ready.......


(https://s15.postimg.cc/phusloezr/20180615_103904.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/phusloezr/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/9wdh1rdc7/20180615_103247.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9wdh1rdc7/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/mb0925a07/20180615_103243.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mb0925a07/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 15, 2018, 03:16 PM
My strawberries are done. Picked over 10 lbs of them this year including 2 lbs of pineapple strawberries. Time to replant the lettuce as well as the first batch is overgrown. My tomatoes are green but already golf ball sized or slightly bigger. Spinach all harvested and need replanting and radish as well. Lovage, parsley, onion, all being used and dried. Gooseberries will be harvested in 2-4 days. Cherries will be harvested tonight. Pears and peaches are the size of golf balls as well. Things are looking good. I did have 3 cabages die and no idea why.

Quite the assortment SHaRPs. And quite the bounty!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 15, 2018, 04:18 PM
I'd eat that little one in the middle picture!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 15, 2018, 05:54 PM
With some Canadian Bacon  :thumbup_smilie:


Garlic and spinach are doing great.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/cm7tzyh41/IMG_0648.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cm7tzyh41/)
Asparagus is going wild, potatoes are starting to blossom
(https://s8.postimg.cc/hkvceifs1/IMG_0649.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hkvceifs1/)
Tomatoes, cukes and pickles are all very happy.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/hxmqkp5rl/IMG_0650.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hxmqkp5rl/)

Strawberries are very slow . Had to replace a few plants.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/yzfkmbus1/IMG_0651.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yzfkmbus1/)
The new sunflower bed is sprouting all all over.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/57ii76xox/IMG_0652.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/57ii76xox/)
Tomatoes and peppers on the South side are coming along.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/x7mlrgtfl/IMG_0653.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x7mlrgtfl/)
Replanted the trough with spinach and carrots plus a few late flower sets.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/a660lw1jl/IMG_0654.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/a660lw1jl/)
Still have some cuke and pepper starts left over. Might stick a couple in buckets just for fun.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/es24ua535/IMG_0655.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/es24ua535/)

It's really dry around these parts. The rains we had didn't catch up with what we've missed. So.......I keep on watering. Again I'll say, it's gonna be a very dry summer.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 17, 2018, 06:21 AM
Looks like it should be in a magazine  Bob..    :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 17, 2018, 07:12 AM
Thanks Dom,
Nice to have the time to keep it up. Just spent a hour doing some weeding....not that there's much weeding to do. Pruned the lower leaves off of the tomatoes and pinched off some suckers. Took a bit off the lower parts of the hostas to give the Oxalis more room and cut back the daffodils. My clematis is growing so I set some bamboo skewers with string to begin training them up the flower towers.

I have a wheelbarrow full of some nicely composted stuff that I'm gonna sift out later. Can't bring myself to toss the left over cukes and pickles so I'm gonna fill a few 5 gallon buckets and see what happens. Can't have too many pickles👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 17, 2018, 09:45 AM

  Sure looks great Bob!


(https://s15.postimg.cc/l5kllx3xj/DSC_0191.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l5kllx3xj/)
 Maters have all taken and are starting to show some flowers!

(https://s15.postimg.cc/6z4uqs8iv/DSC_0192.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6z4uqs8iv/)
Peppers as well.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/kg1t9pgaf/DSC_0193.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kg1t9pgaf/)
Pickles and cukes are still struggling a bit, but seem to be turning the corner.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/gjohdul1z/DSC_0196.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gjohdul1z/)
The new Speragu bed is doing great! I'm waiting on Runnings 50 percent off sale to buy a few more roots.....

(https://s15.postimg.cc/g6x37upzb/DSC_0199.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/g6x37upzb/)
1/4 Cedar barrel-o-berries

(https://s15.postimg.cc/qi9g01k47/DSC_0200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qi9g01k47/)
3 raspberry vines all doing great!
 
(https://s15.postimg.cc/ege263dif/DSC_0202.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ege263dif/)
New blueberry bush.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/ege2695uf/DSC_0208.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ege2695uf/)
Only a few blossoms got pollinated and one of my trees is under attack by something..... Any Ideas what might be doing this?
 
(https://s15.postimg.cc/rykyi6fbb/DSC_0211.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rykyi6fbb/)
Just to make everyone smile  ;D

  Happy Fathers Day  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 17, 2018, 11:31 AM
Looks great Ed..
Not sure whats up with your tree though...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 17, 2018, 11:39 AM
(https://s15.postimg.cc/661hjdiqf/20180617_092219.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/661hjdiqf/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/qdexbqdnr/20180617_090026.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qdexbqdnr/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/q0nj5katj/20180617_085955.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/q0nj5katj/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/41h4idouf/20180617_085943.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/41h4idouf/)

Hot wax.
Bell.
Cherry.
Cubenilla..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 17, 2018, 11:40 AM
Looking good, Ed.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 17, 2018, 11:41 AM
Hot little buggers, Dom!  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 17, 2018, 01:05 PM

   Dang Dom, I was counting on you....

(https://s15.postimg.cc/58zno8h6f/DSC_0207.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/58zno8h6f/)
Whole center branch just died.....

(https://s15.postimg.cc/58zno9z6v/DSC_0205.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/58zno9z6v/)
Buggers got way more apples than the other tree that's pretty much perfect and twice as big. The sick one is a mac, the healthy one is Yellow Delicious.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/gzdl5b4qf/DSC_0206.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gzdl5b4qf/)
oops that was my North Star cherry.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Jun 17, 2018, 07:08 PM
Who done it?

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4tghkd0b1/IMG_1684.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4tghkd0b1/)
brussels & cauliflower have healthy leaves bit off

(https://s22.postimg.cc/x6bzaugwd/IMG_1685.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x6bzaugwd/)
a couple pepper tops chopped off.  1 hot and 1 sweet.
Looked for cuterworms and didn't find any. Only thing I found was a green caterpillar about I---------------I big.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 17, 2018, 07:17 PM
Matty  looks like cutworms...
Look them up..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 17, 2018, 07:30 PM
Who done it?

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4tghkd0b1/IMG_1684.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4tghkd0b1/)
brussels & cauliflower have healthy leaves bit off

(https://s22.postimg.cc/x6bzaugwd/IMG_1685.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x6bzaugwd/)
a couple pepper tops chopped off.  1 hot and 1 sweet.
Looked for cuterworms and didn't find any. Only thing I found was a green caterpillar about I---------------I big.


Get a picture of the green catipilar!!  but if any thing it sounds like a problem..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Jun 17, 2018, 08:25 PM
Matty  looks like cutworms...
Look them up..
I have a little then dug a little checking for them w/ out finding anything, then checked every plant itself only finding that 1 green caterpillar . Since my last post I've gone out and checked & another pepper leaf has been lopped off. What ever it is, it didn't leave any evidence. No damage to squash zukes tomatoes or onions.
Also this is a new garden this year if that matters?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bootstrap on Jun 17, 2018, 08:28 PM
 a rabbit.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 17, 2018, 08:52 PM
a rabbit.

Wood chuck ? Or wabbit? Quick question is that 2X2 fence or 3 x3 fence opening??  Those are good for deer but not wabbits.. or wood chucks.. the 2x2 is square holes in fence in inches our back yard fence is about 1.5 x1.5 or 2x2 inch .. and wabbits. Still get threw it..  if its 3x3 I would think wood chuck??  Reason I say this is it looks like your property backs up to a over grown field that probably has wabbits in it.. what I suggest get some moth balls and a sock or a ladies nylon and place them hanging about ground level too see if it bugs the rabbit or animal.. I would hate to have you un load a pellet gun in it but some times it's nesseary To save the crop..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Jun 17, 2018, 10:07 PM
I want to say 2X2.. Put it up yesterday afternoon blaming bunnies. Your 100% right boondox its cut into a overgrown field. The major pepper damage was pre fence. I don't think woodchuck only because I haven't seen any in ages. Heading back out to check for bugs..  Edit : no bugs 11:15pm. no new damage
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 18, 2018, 04:49 AM

http://
Marigolds – The marigold is probably the most well-known plant for repelling insects. French marigolds repel whiteflies and kill bad nematodes. Mexican marigolds are said to offend a host of destructive insects and wild rabbits as well.Oct 26, 2014 and they are pleasant to look at
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bootstrap on Jun 18, 2018, 08:27 AM
put a layer of chicken wire over the fence you have. they probably wont eat much of the peppers they were just taste testing them. tops of pepper plants should be pinched off, they were just trying to help.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 18, 2018, 01:50 PM
Picking tomatoes day after fathers day in central NY?    :o


(https://s22.postimg.cc/ws2dmjxx9/20180618_144617.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ws2dmjxx9/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/m58kh6n7x/20180618_144643.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/m58kh6n7x/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 18, 2018, 03:42 PM
http://
Marigolds – The marigold is probably the most well-known plant for repelling insects. French marigolds repel whiteflies and kill bad nematodes. Mexican marigolds are said to offend a host of destructive insects and wild rabbits as well.Oct 26, 2014 and they are pleasant to look at


This and what bootstrap said are other suggestions too..  would hate to see you to have to eat rabbit for dinner just to control a few critters..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 18, 2018, 04:21 PM
Picking tomatoes day after fathers day in central NY?    :o


(https://s22.postimg.cc/ws2dmjxx9/20180618_144617.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ws2dmjxx9/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/m58kh6n7x/20180618_144643.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/m58kh6n7x/)

That’s awesome. Mine don’t even have flowers yet here in NH....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 18, 2018, 04:30 PM
Z i get to cheet a little.
All of those are off plants in the green house waiting for someone to buy them..
But im not going to let them rot on the vine..      ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 18, 2018, 04:42 PM
Sunshine Daydream..   Oh wait i ment sunflower daydream...... 8)
(https://s15.postimg.cc/yp7022r9z/20180618_143622.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yp7022r9z/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 18, 2018, 05:29 PM
Picking tomatoes day after fathers day in central NY?    :o


(https://s22.postimg.cc/ws2dmjxx9/20180618_144617.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ws2dmjxx9/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/m58kh6n7x/20180618_144643.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/m58kh6n7x/)

Hey Dom,
I've got the Canadian bacon👍


(https://s8.postimg.cc/roe4y6zmp/IMG_2200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/roe4y6zmp/)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 18, 2018, 05:31 PM
Z i get to cheet a little.
All of those are off plants in the green house waiting for someone to buy them..
But im not going to let them rot on the vine..      ;D

I figured as much, but still it’s very neat.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 18, 2018, 05:41 PM
Hey Dom,
I've got the Canadian bacon👍


(https://s8.postimg.cc/roe4y6zmp/IMG_2200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/roe4y6zmp/)

Rg

   That looks real good Bob...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 18, 2018, 05:55 PM
We'll know tomorrow Dom.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Jun 18, 2018, 06:44 PM
Nice dacker! And thanks fellas, just saw 2 baby bunnies in the fence chased them off and barricaded it for now. Hell not for nothing I've got a mess of DE if/when I need it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 18, 2018, 06:49 PM
I have a rabbit out at the place at the lake eating my Hosta plant.

I think I'm going to take the pellet gun out there.


 :cursing:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 18, 2018, 06:57 PM
Poor defenseless furry little bunny.......always liked fried rabbit.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 18, 2018, 08:41 PM
Poor defenseless furry little bunny.......always liked fried rabbit.

Rg


Bunny fine for dinner wood chuck on the other hand..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 19, 2018, 07:06 AM

Bunny fine for dinner wood chuck on the other hand..

You got it Boon.

I think the chucks are gone.

I haven't seen one in over a week.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 19, 2018, 08:40 AM

Bunny fine for dinner wood chuck on the other hand..

They both eat the very same diet.....  :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 19, 2018, 09:35 AM
Man...the hot and humid was miserable for us, but great for the gardens. Everything is just exploding. Gonna give the flower gardens a good shot of Bloom Booster this evening. The veggies look just fine as they are.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 19, 2018, 10:39 AM
They both eat the very same diet.....  :-\


I don't know why that is??  it is like fish eating smelt then eatting alewifes then eating emerald shiners they all taste different..  I prefer fish that eat smelt and follow the smelt schools to those that eat alewifes and emeralds.. but could be the cook to..  ever eat racoon ?? Some say it good some say bad I had it at work a guy brought some in and it was good..  but each thier own..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 19, 2018, 04:22 PM
Got a bunch of sun flowers ...   ;D


(https://s15.postimg.cc/yp7022r9z/20180618_143622.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yp7022r9z/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 19, 2018, 04:34 PM
Nice people always love color with having to much green yellows a stick out color none the less..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 19, 2018, 05:56 PM
Love sunflowers Dom. The volunteers under the bird feeders are quite healthy. I also have 2 plots on either side of the garage and the new plot in the yard with 5 different varieties. They're really good for attracting solitary bees who do 90% of garden pollination.

Got a vegetable garden.......plant flowers!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 19, 2018, 08:09 PM
Eat your cucumbers ..... ;D
 https://www.livescience.com/51000-cucumber-nutrition.html   (https://www.livescience.com/51000-cucumber-nutrition.html)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2018, 02:55 AM
"Commonly planted varieties of pickling cucumber include Royal, Calypso, Pioneer, Bounty, Regal, Duke and Blitz."
Never heard of or seen any of those varieties.

Hey ....wait......did you hear that?  I think I heard a fish jump!

I'm outta here👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 20, 2018, 08:37 AM
You can have your cukes give me an old fashioned pickle, right off of the vine. They have way more flavor.


I have no interest in them once they are pickled you can have them. I am sour enough as I am. I do love the sweet pickle relish the wife makes.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2018, 02:59 PM
Anti-Pickleite!

I've been searching around for some cheap buckets to put the rest of my pickle starts in. No luck so far.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 20, 2018, 03:12 PM
If your looking for 5gal buckets look at the bakery department in big stores.  They get there frosting in them and throw them out..  I got a bunch to put sap in for syrup...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2018, 06:45 PM
I'll try that Dom,
Thanks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 20, 2018, 08:21 PM
The beds are coming along nicely. Pickles and cukes are still struggling but making progress.

Pepper bed:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/ahkkrt2d3/EA38_E1_B3-593_E-4_A4_F-88_F2-_CAA3_BA5_C5808.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ahkkrt2d3/)

Tomato bed:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/bwm5gklgn/46_E24_E01-_B4_D2-458_C-_BCF0-54333_C2267_E1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bwm5gklgn/)

Melting pot bed (zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes and some peppers crowded together, with beans and sugar snap peas outside the bed)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/bjuraf5rr/66_BC8863-81_C7-4_FDE-_A4_A4-_E6_EB6_B1_ED639.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bjuraf5rr/)

As always, a Work in progress...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 20, 2018, 08:22 PM
Also try menards they been running 5 gallon buckets on sale same with lowes.com..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 21, 2018, 04:26 AM
Free or really dirt cheap is what I'm looking for Boon. I really don't need to plant anything else. I just have a dozen good starts that I hate to toss.

ATC, the beds look great. You should gett a nice harvest.

My Yukon Gold potatoes have blossomed, not the Norland Reds though. I'm hoping to be able to harvest them in July so I can replant with a fall crop. Maybe snow peas or something like that.

The tomatoes are blasting out of the ground and I have to spend time today tying up my pickles and cukes. They're starting to trail along the ground and grow tendrils looking for something to climb.

A new red squirrel has moved into the area that needs to go for a ride. Little bugger is digging holes everywhere.

Time to set the havahart.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 21, 2018, 07:49 AM


Time to set the havahart.

Rg


I have a pellet gun you can borrow Bob.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 21, 2018, 12:48 PM
I have one too, but I never see him in one spot. Besides, my Bride would hemmorage worse than Trapper.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 21, 2018, 03:16 PM
Garden beds look awesom Bob.
Love the way they look with a new layer of compost on to it...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 21, 2018, 08:39 PM
Those are ATC's beds Dom...unless his name is Bob also ;D

And, they sure do look good.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 21, 2018, 09:14 PM
Thank you both for the kind words.

Dan is the name officially, although Bob is a fine name as well.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 21, 2018, 10:47 PM
Could try to drowned the squirrel  a garbage can half full of water with a ramp leading to it cover the surface of water with seeds like sun flower seeds or similar.. then leave a trail of seeds up the ramp for it to follow..  once it sees what's in the garbage can  it might jump in and drowned not being able to stand up to get its head above water.. if the seeds get water on them check the trap.  With a minnow net see if the little bugger drowned.. it's how we do it around here they think there diving in to a bucket of seeds for some reason??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 22, 2018, 03:23 AM
Really no need to dispatch the little bugger. He's just living life. Smelled the neighborhood skunk last night. He probably put holes everywhere too looking for worms. I hate to fence everything. It looks terrible.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 22, 2018, 05:02 AM
The heat must have gotten to me.. ;D ;D ;D
 Awesom ATC.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 22, 2018, 05:41 AM
Raq Hopefully the cool weather we have gets to you soon. A nice 59* here this morning. No complaints about that from me.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 22, 2018, 06:15 AM
Tom it was 44* earlier this morning.  Love it...
Been working on the mum fields standing on all the black fabric  in the sun is not fun. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 23, 2018, 04:16 AM
I have a mole or vole who's taken up residence in my herb garden. He won't go for the mouse trap with peanut butter and I've tried the Poison Peanuts ......still there. Anyone got any suggestions on how to get rid of him?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 23, 2018, 06:54 AM
I've read capsaicin or hot pepper sauce, but I wouldn't be afraid to try the ammonia on a rag thing they tried to get Mac to do for his woodchucks, only scaled down.   :)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 23, 2018, 07:25 AM
Or maybe try those sticky traps around the hole.  ???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 23, 2018, 07:54 AM

RG I hope it’s a mole , voles breed up to 12 times a year and have from 2-10 pups , my daughter had a colony is was a nightmare trying to get rid of them
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 23, 2018, 08:32 AM
I can’t confirm it’s effectiveness, but I’ve heard people trying hollow pinwheels around an active hole/tunnel. Apparently the vibration of the pinwheel’s stem deters the mole and it will relocate. But even if it works, it’s merely a temporary solution, yet gets it out of your herbs
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 23, 2018, 10:01 AM
This year is my first attempt at growing zucchini and summer squash. At the neighborhood bonfire last night, had a friend ask me “how do you treat moldy leaves?” My response was simple, I don’t have any!

Fast forward to this morning, went to the garden first thing and sure enough, I have early signs of mold!



Anyone have tips on how to treat the leaves? Quick google search suggested tablespoon of baking soda diluted in a gallon of water for a few consecutive days. And to avoid watering from above (sprinkler)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/3lptin68n/A4_AD441_D-_DB86-450_A-9133-1_BA5_A14_EAEFD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3lptin68n/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/u6sce6t6f/CDB5104_E-_BACA-402_B-_A5_F7-_AB9_D8_B97_D9_FA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/u6sce6t6f/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 23, 2018, 12:05 PM
ATC, I always have the same problem with mine. Unfortunately, I have not found a good fix.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 23, 2018, 12:54 PM
Zwiggles, do you trim them off or leave them on?

We have 2 straight days of rain forecasted, going to try the baking soda therapy Monday
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 23, 2018, 01:01 PM


  Neem oil  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 23, 2018, 05:10 PM
RG I hope it’s a mole , voles breed up to 12 times a year and have from 2-10 pups , my daughter had a colony is was a nightmare trying to get rid of them

It's definitely voles. Haven't caught one as yet, but all the signs re correct. I bought a general animal repellent today and filled the holes with it. Worst case, I'll dig up the herb plot ( it's small) and wire mesh the entire bottom and sides. I can buy new starts if need be. I needed the repellent anyway to try to discourage Mr.Stinky from digging for worms.

Gardens require vigilance I guess.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 23, 2018, 05:20 PM

I wish you luck with those varmits
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 23, 2018, 05:29 PM
it's actually powdery mildew. Baking soda dissolved in water and sprayed on the leaves should help. Need oil is also a broad spectrum anti fungal, organic product.

I would eliminate any large infected leaves and treat with Neem. Back off on watering and fertilizing for a bit.prune to allow good air circulation.

I've had this problem before and it's not the end of the world.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 23, 2018, 06:01 PM

Gardens require vigilance I guess.

It's never ending!   ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 23, 2018, 06:23 PM
1/2 loin is in the brine Bill. I'll smoke it next Saturday.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 23, 2018, 06:46 PM
Got you hooked, huh?  ;D

No smoking for me tomorrow. It's my daughter's 30th and she wants clams and, you know Dad, whatever else might go with them. So I'll fire up the old lobster pot for a good old fashioned lobster and clam bake complete with corn on the cob and new red potatoes. Too bad neither will be mine.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 23, 2018, 06:56 PM
What time? It's about 4.5 hours to your place.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 23, 2018, 07:09 PM
Oh, 'round about dinner time. Lol
 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 23, 2018, 07:20 PM
Dang I wish I could.....I'd bring the clams casino.

Have a great day Bill. My Baby is over 40 now. She still loves her dad.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 23, 2018, 07:53 PM
Thanks for the info on neem oil gentlemen. I will let the group know how I make out Monday.

Gonna try to get some of those walleyes that I keep reading about on the forum between storms tomorrow
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 24, 2018, 05:36 AM
Checked all my gardens a bit ago. No new holes and the vole seems to have left the neighborhood. Guess the repellent is going to work.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 24, 2018, 06:48 AM
Thanks for the info on neem oil gentlemen. I will let the group know how I make out Monday.

Gonna try to get some of those walleyes that I keep reading about on the forum between storms tomorrow
It's pricey, but hands down the best organic product on the market IMO.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 25, 2018, 06:44 AM
Pricy, but it goes a long ways. I'll be treating my tomatoes,  cukes, pickles and squash this evening. A little preventive maintenance goes a long ways.

We're getting into Japanese Beetle season here pretty soon. I think I'm hanging traps in all my neighbor's trees
 :evil: :evil:

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Pequod1 on Jun 25, 2018, 07:12 AM
I have used neem oil for the past four seasons. It is better than nothing, not the cure all you would hope for.  Remove the fungal leaves from the garden, and spray the neem twice a week.  It will extend the life of the plants some.  I also found that growing plants in either red plastic or blue plastic mulch helps.  The blue works for the squash/ zucbini and the red is great for tomatoes.  The idea is to lessen soil contact  with the leaves. The soil has most of the fungal spores.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 25, 2018, 02:00 PM
Hoses running everywhere.... ;D


(https://s15.postimg.cc/4pqivmw0n/20180625_084101.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4pqivmw0n/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/407qjay1z/20180625_084047.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/407qjay1z/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/yhnlav8k7/20180625_084106.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yhnlav8k7/)

  Peppers growing like crazy in the greenhouses...


(https://s15.postimg.cc/64s3kix5j/20180625_091552.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/64s3kix5j/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/mfs7gvc87/20180625_091559.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mfs7gvc87/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 25, 2018, 02:35 PM
Got any extra hoses?  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 25, 2018, 02:38 PM
Thats only 1/3rd of them...     8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 25, 2018, 02:50 PM
Thats only 1/3rd of them...     8)

Well then how much per hose per hour?  :-X
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 25, 2018, 02:59 PM
A lot.. To much for this old guy..  8)
After the benches are done the drippers go on all the hanging baskets...
On sunny hot days it takes 2 people some times twice a day all day long...... :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 25, 2018, 05:32 PM
Lowes's has 4 full timers 7 days a week and they don't do all they should. I've been recruited many times to water. Thing is, I really don't mind. Any chance to commune with my green friends is ok by me. I can feel them getting happy. Sure glad it's not a job.

My gardens get the same good karma. I appreciate them more than I can describe.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 26, 2018, 07:14 AM
I have never had this problem before, maybe someone can confirm my suspicion. Is there anything other than deer that would chow on hostas?


(https://s22.postimg.cc/i1p3z23y5/6_D276_CFA-2_DED-43_EC-_B262-_A9_F6_D1_A3_F8_BB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/i1p3z23y5/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4xjjmdjm5/8248273_A-_C855-40_D2-_AE8_D-6749_EDDD0_BE5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4xjjmdjm5/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 26, 2018, 07:30 AM
Rabbits and voles will , deer will but only the leaves
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2018, 07:53 AM
The deer eat the blossoms on my hostas, but not the leaves. Must be flatland deer Fred :-\ ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 26, 2018, 08:01 AM
I am going to set up the trail cams to see who the culprits are...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2018, 08:15 AM
I gotta get me a trail cam. They look like fun.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 26, 2018, 10:13 AM
Anyone have any experience with gardens that are accidentally sprayed with herbicide?

I’m pretty sure it’s toast. I think it was R2D, and after a lawn treatment on a hot day the drift got our gardens. I will know more this afternoon once they confirm what was applied, and how much. If they used R2D for broadleaf weeds, I don’t think anything will be safe for Consumption. This really sucks...

My biggest concern is the dirt, and if any systemic based chemicals will persist into next year.

I guess this means we will have more time for fishing, but it’s frustrating. Fresh veggies from the garden cannot be beat.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 26, 2018, 10:18 AM
Anyone have any experience with gardens that are accidentally sprayed with herbicide?

I’m pretty sure it’s toast. I think it was R2D, and after a lawn treatment on a hot day the drift got our gardens. I will know more this afternoon once they confirm what was applied, and how much. If they used R2D for broadleaf weeds, I don’t think anything will be safe for Consumption. This really sucks...

My biggest concern is the dirt, and if any systemic based chemicals will persist into next year.

I guess this means we will have more time for fishing, but it’s frustrating. Fresh veggies from the garden cannot be beat.


Wish i could help, i have nothing regarding this topic, other than condolences...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 26, 2018, 01:07 PM
The deer eat the blossoms on my hostas, but not the leaves. Must be flatland deer Fred :-\ ;D
Rg
I think our  🦌 aren’t as fussy 😩 ,
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2018, 01:21 PM
Could you mean 2-4D herbicide?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 26, 2018, 01:28 PM
Could you mean 2-4D herbicide?

Rg

Yes. Pretty sure that’s what they used, but I’ll be able to confirm once they get back to us.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 26, 2018, 01:45 PM
That blows Zach. Hope its still safe.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 26, 2018, 02:58 PM
Z the only thing you could have done is spray them with a lot of water as soon as you could... :-\
Give them a week and see what happens..
Not sure why your worried about the soil?
Sounds like its all surrounded by chemicals..... :( 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 26, 2018, 03:01 PM
Just picked 2 boxes of tomatoes.... ;D
Time to go home and water my stuff..   ::)


(https://s15.postimg.cc/bguw4bpmf/20180626_152947.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bguw4bpmf/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 26, 2018, 03:02 PM
And got another 2700 mum plugs today... >:(

(https://s15.postimg.cc/qpkti8ohj/20180626_150632.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qpkti8ohj/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jun 26, 2018, 03:08 PM
Z the only thing you could have done is spray them with a lot of water as soon as you could... :-\
Give them a week and see what happens..
Not sure why your worried about the soil?
Sounds like its all surrounded by chemicals..... :(

My concern with the dirt is I know when I did lawn applications that there were a few grub control granulars which were systemic, and had a very very long half life. I don’t want anything to persist in next years dirt/planting’s.

I played the “what could I have done” game enough this weekend. I should have done a lot of things, but what’s done is done unfortunately. Even if they survive I don’t think I would be comfortable harvesting anything that has been exposed to R2D. That stuff is bad news bears.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2018, 07:15 PM
It's always a guessing game. Better to err on the conservative side IMO.

Sorry for your misfortune.

Not to rub it in....but I had a ribeye on the Weber with a heaping helping of fresh steamd spinach for dnner. Not much I like better than fresh cut spinach.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 27, 2018, 11:13 AM
It's always a guessing game. Better to err on the onservative side IMO.

Sorry for your misfortune.

Not to rub it in....but I had a ribeye on the Weber with a heaping helping of fresh steamd spinach for dnner. Not much I like better than fresh cut spinach.

Rg

I had grilled seabass, sauteed Russian kale with onion and garlic, and tomatoes and cucumbers in Italian dressing for dinner last night. 90% of the ingredients grown and caught. Also racked 30 gallons of wine last night.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 28, 2018, 04:42 AM
Sounds delicious Sharps!

My gardens are going crazy with the rain and warmth. Stupid chipmunks have to go. They're digging holes everywhere. Might be time for them to walk the plank. I'm thinking about the water bucket idea. Either that or I need to buy a smaller havahart trap. One I have is too small and one too big. They won't go near the mouse and rat traps and they don't seem to eat the poison peanuts.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 28, 2018, 06:41 AM
1.67" of rain since 2:00 yesterday afternoon, still raining,  and not a puddle in the garden. It's taking it all. Watch them pop in the upcoming 90's next week!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 28, 2018, 07:41 AM
My latest attempt at a chipmunk trap.

The teeter totter trap.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/q6gdeezmp/IMG_2232.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/q6gdeezmp/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/drtle3fu9/IMG_2233.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/drtle3fu9/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/6bubsb7kh/IMG_2234.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6bubsb7kh/)

It goes in to get the seed at the far end....the trap tips up and drops the door. When he tries to back out it tips the opposite way and blocks the door. There's a hefty rare earth magnet at the bottom to hold the door shut.

Bumped into the idea on YouTube. Took about an hour to build from stuff I had laying around. Testing begins when I get home today.
 :laugh:
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 28, 2018, 08:06 AM
Sweet.      ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jun 28, 2018, 08:26 AM
Hmmmm. Add a cumbustion chamber and a spritz of ether, and you can launch them 5 neighbors down!   :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 28, 2018, 09:04 AM

 Come on RG get out there and Doctor Doolittle them , I’m sure you can negotiate a deal 🧐
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Rugburn on Jun 28, 2018, 11:18 AM
You can borrow my wife's terrier for the weekend. That dog has been stacking up the monks, not sure where the replacements keep coming from. The dog has battled woodchucks, muskrats, and anything else that ventures into the yard. She hasn't lost a battle yet. I do worry if a fisher or yote steps into the ring, she has no fear and will fight.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 28, 2018, 02:42 PM
Sorry, no dogs for me. I've had my fill.

The trap is set....now we'll see. The anticipation is killing me.

Just baked up some biscuits for strawberry shortcake tonight.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/xyyay9kmp/IMG_0660.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xyyay9kmp/)

Mnmmmm! Shortcake.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 28, 2018, 06:15 PM
Hmmmm. Add a cumbustion chamber and a spritz of ether, and you can launch them 5 neighbors down!   :o

We're's like like button!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 29, 2018, 06:47 AM
I never did put up the trail cams, but it might be the same culprit who took a liking to my sugar snap peas...
(https://s15.postimg.cc/mt5ngvacn/788_DCBF4-_A0_E1-4_B7_F-9844-_F507_CE00_C28_B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mt5ngvacn/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2018, 06:58 AM
Killed my first batch of Japanese beetles this morning. I though I saw a few flying around at the park on my walk . Came home and found a dozen or so in my asparagus. Got out the Malthion! Don't know why they always go for the asparagus. I set up a trap, as an experiment, about 40 yards away and upwind of my garden. I'm gonna monitor how many it traps and how many still show up on my plants.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 29, 2018, 07:30 PM
Killed my first batch of Japanese beetles this morning. I though I saw a few flying around at the park on my walk . Came home and found a dozen or so in my asparagus. Got out the Malthion! Don't know why they always go for the asparagus. I set up a trap, as an experiment, about 40 yards away and upwind of my garden. I'm gonna monitor how many it traps and how many still show up on my plants.

Rg


Rember to move it as the wind changes.. if only one trap..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 30, 2018, 02:56 AM
The trap caught a ton of beetles yesterday.  There must have been a hundred or so. I'm buying 2 more today to place further away and further upwind and down wind.

I know they attract beetles to the area but I figure I may as well kill as many as possible to prevent their reproducing. They'll meet they're demise in a bucket of soapy water and go in the trash.

 Good news was, I couldn't find one Beetle on my plants.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jun 30, 2018, 12:33 PM
Nice! Good to hear cause you cought it early now they won't be in soil hopefully??
 that were they go after falling off plant.. websites suggest not tilling veggies like  potatoes squash etc under the soil for it attrcks bugs Like so remember me saying this... iam sure you knew this?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 01, 2018, 03:41 PM
I was watching them swarm the traps today. Why they hit the vanes and dive into the bag I'll never know. I saw 4 at once hit the trap from different directions and all went in the bag.

I did kill a half dozen on my asparagus today, but it would have been a plague without the traps I think.

I'll empty the traps in the morning and peat a picture.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 01, 2018, 04:08 PM
Rg this gives good in site in to the Japanese beetle always good to read up on the bug you want to incinerate..


http://msue.anr.msu.edu/resources/japanese_beetle_tips_for_your_lawn (http://msue.anr.msu.edu/resources/japanese_beetle_tips_for_your_lawn)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 01, 2018, 04:13 PM
Oh by the way rg I think they sell a lawn fertilizer you spread with a spreader..  spring and fall just a heads up you got to use a spreader on the lawn to put it down.. I think  it is a brand like Scott's brand or some thing similar??  any how it's a jap beetle preventer and fertilizer.. might be worth the trouble for you??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 01, 2018, 04:30 PM
Won't do a darned thing if all my neighbors don't do applications as well. Waste of money.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 01, 2018, 04:37 PM
Won't do a darned thing if all my neighbors don't do applications as well. Waste of money.

Rg

Exactly. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 01, 2018, 05:35 PM
I never did put up the trail cams, but it might be the same culprit who took a liking to my sugar snap peas...
(https://s15.postimg.cc/mt5ngvacn/788_DCBF4-_A0_E1-4_B7_F-9844-_F507_CE00_C28_B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mt5ngvacn/)

Was playing catch with the princess, grilling sausage and saw what was likely the Hosta and sugar snap culprit, broad side about 75 yards away. Amazingly it was 430 in the afternoon and 96*. After staring down the princess for 6 minutes it wandered back into the woods
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 01, 2018, 05:55 PM
Must be a deer cause it was broad side..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 01, 2018, 06:14 PM
Must be a deer cause it was broad side..

Was a good eating size too. Well, aren’t they all?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 01, 2018, 07:25 PM
Can you say "nuisance "?

I've passed on several local road kills lately. I mean car and sheriff on the spot. Just too warm to deal with it. A real
shame to see the meat wasted to the flies, coyotes and raccoons.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 01, 2018, 09:54 PM
Was a good eating size too. Well, aren’t they all?

Yup just got to wait till September october around here don't know about there??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 02, 2018, 05:22 AM
October by me. We have an early muzzloader season up north, time to invest in one. Then early riffle, then archery, then regular season.

Then hardwater....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on Jul 02, 2018, 06:33 AM
If you guys find a good way to fight the Japanese beetles PLEASE let me know! They decimate my raspberries every year. I have tried everything I can think of shy of spraying chemicals on them (which I won't do) and they are still out in full force every year. Just showed up here about a week ago  :cursing: :cursing: :cursing:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 02, 2018, 06:40 AM
Look up Milky Spore..
If you get traps dont put them next to your plants put them as far away as you can...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 02, 2018, 07:32 AM
I have 3 traps out now all placed about 40-50 yards from my plantings. We have prevailing west to southwest winds and all are actually upwind of my garden. Normally this time of year I'd be on a daily battle with them hand picking from my asparagus and flower gardens. Yesterday I was watching them swarm around the traps and only spotted a few in the gardens. I have hunderds in the traps right now. Mine are Spectracide Bag a Bug traps. About $7 each at Lowes. One bait lasts the whole summer and there are replacement bags for the two that come with the traps.

Only precautions I've heard are what Dom said, don't place too close to the gardens and make sure you drown them on a bucket of soapy water before putting them in the trash. The eggs live on for a time from what I was told.

Milky spore is a solution, albeit a slow solution, if you have control of a lot of surrounding property. I live in a neighborhood. My neighbors aren't going to treat so neither am I. If I could get a crop duster to do the whole block, it would probably help.

Rg

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerhunter on Jul 02, 2018, 08:03 AM
that last rain helped(https://s22.postimg.cc/96uabs3ip/001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8u2w5ll8t/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 02, 2018, 08:13 AM
Sure did... I have eaten squash ans zucchini for the last week. My potato flowers are dying they should be ready to pick in a week!

Nice garden!
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 02, 2018, 08:15 AM
Nice garden indeed! When i grow up, i hope to have enough time to expand my garden to something that size.

The first step is deciding when exactly i will begin growing up
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 02, 2018, 08:23 AM

The first step is deciding when exactly i will begin growing up



I’ve been wrestling with this issue for decades.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 02, 2018, 01:55 PM
Got the vole that was tunneling under my herb garden. Used a Victor easy set mouse trap. Couldn't use peanut butter because the ants kept eating it. Took a piece of 2 sided carpet tape and applied it to the platform then stuck sunflower seeds to it.

Humans 1
Voles 0

Soon as the weather breaks a bit I'm gonna build. Drop door box trap and get the chipmunks.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 02, 2018, 03:25 PM
And......one Beetle trap is a third full and the other about a quarter. I'd say I'm into thousands of them that I can eradicate.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 02, 2018, 07:26 PM
Our first pint of blueberries this season.

(https://s22.postimg.cc/ftm02hjx9/20180702_201220.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ftm02hjx9/)
My frosted mini-wheats are going to be Happy, Happy in the morning!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 03, 2018, 04:58 PM
Frosted mini wheats.......blueberries.......sounds Delicious!

I have tomatoes, cukes and pickles starting to show fruit. My potatoes are beginning to fade as is the garlic. The flower gardens are going crazy with this warm humid weather and a lot of watering.

So far a great growing season.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 03, 2018, 07:05 PM
The huckle  berries I found across the road sound better. Especially if they are in some pan cakes. A pain in my back to pick but well worth the pain.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 04, 2018, 07:09 AM
Thanks for reminding me....I have to go check a couple patches .

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 04, 2018, 07:57 AM
I've never seen a huckleberry around here.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 04, 2018, 08:11 AM

There is a huckleberry Bush  in the yard that is older than I , many many pies and muffins have been made from its bounty
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 04, 2018, 10:21 AM
Years ago we were at a trappers convention at Fred Bear's museum out side of Grayling. We were camped next to a big huckkle berry patch. One morning I was going to fix pancakes so I sent the three boys to get some berries to put in the pan cakes.  I think that there more berries in the pan cakes than batter. I have not have that good of pancakes since.


I have a small patch on my property. I have not decided to tell my son to look or keep them to my self. It depends on whether I want to be a nice dad or not. :-\
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Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 04, 2018, 10:46 AM

How else would you have pancakes 😉
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 04, 2018, 11:06 AM
I do have an elderberry bush though. It's been responsible for many pies, cobblers, jams, pancakes, and wines. The biggest thing with that is getting them before the birds!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 04, 2018, 01:47 PM
There was a whole hedgerow of elderberries on the farm I used to hunt. 4 generations of family......and it was one of the annual outings to pick berries. Recipes were passed down and followed meticulously. Sure hope the next generation is smart enough to pay attention.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 04, 2018, 04:38 PM


  Garden is starting to really take off with the sunshine and rain we have been getting!

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(https://s8.postimg.cc/ovntkrubl/DSC_0230.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ovntkrubl/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/fb46xva4h/DSC_0231.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fb46xva4h/)

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(https://s8.postimg.cc/p8f7qvzpt/DSC_0234.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/p8f7qvzpt/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/o6518btr5/DSC_0235.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/o6518btr5/)
   My lovely bride has been the caretaker for the most part with me working out of town, she's doing a marvelous job! The "pest" battle has begun with birds getting the raspberries, bunny rabbits getting the strawberries, and the dreaded Jap beetles reeking havoc on everything, so as we speak I have the sprinkler on the veggies and before bed I will treat everything with neem oil. Hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday as much as I am, just being home with Lisa and the dogs and playing in the garden is my kind of party! Oh, Runnings has a sale of 50% off all live plants so I got 2 new blueberry bushes for 7$ each :D The one with all the berries was from a local nursery I paid 30$ quite the difference, but hey I have all the time in the world for them to grow. Time to start stocking up on the Pickling supplies  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 04, 2018, 06:50 PM
Enjoy my friend! Nothing much better then time spent in the gardens.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 04, 2018, 07:01 PM
Enjoy my friend! Nothing much better then time spent in the gardens.

Rg
Sure isn't. And you appreciate it that much more when you're away for a while....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 04, 2018, 07:44 PM
Pictures of the garden
Ghost pepper.
(https://i.imgur.com/NteNcI7.jpg)


Green peppers above the ghost pepper
(https://i.imgur.com/RZyK8i0.jpg)

Tomato plants
(https://i.imgur.com/5v0ayxm.jpg)

Squashes and cucumber plants
(https://i.imgur.com/QoZVuiF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4LzrDN8.jpg)


Any how dry year right now.. we been watering our grasz like crazy..  just noticed the watch dogs not doing her job..  the rabits got to the ghost pepper a tad..

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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 04, 2018, 07:47 PM
Looks awesome Ed...  Better than mine...   :P :P :P   You and Lisa have a great piece of property there...
Spent my day in the boat at raquette with my bride and son , tubing , swimming and showing them loserville good time... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: deerefishyfishy on Jul 04, 2018, 08:15 PM
The gardens are looking great guys! I'll try to get a few shots of mine posted one of these days. I just mowed off the asparagus bed today so it can grow uninterrupted for the rest of the year. Thanks for the beetle replies RG and Dom. I found another idea that seems to help also, but you have to have bored neighbor kids with chickens! They carried 4 of them around my raspberry bushes tonight until the chickens quit eating and I got rid of a few hundred beetles. Unfortunately, it hardly made a dent. Hopefully this will become a nightly ritual! I also put 4 beetle traps out today on the outskirts of my yard... can't hurt anything to try
(https://s15.postimg.cc/fas3zvv9j/imagejpeg_0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fas3zvv9j/)
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Post by: zwiggles on Jul 04, 2018, 08:43 PM
I found another idea that seems to help also, but you have to have bored neighbor kids with chickens! They carried 4 of them around my raspberry bushes tonight until the chickens quit eating and I got rid of a few hundred beetles. Unfortunately, it hardly made a dent. Hopefully this will become a nightly ritual! I also put 4 beetle traps out today on the outskirts of my yard... can't hurt anything to try
(https://s15.postimg.cc/fas3zvv9j/imagejpeg_0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fas3zvv9j/)

Get a few mason jars and have the kids just pick them off the plants and fill the jars. Then dump out the jars in the chickens pen. It is not super effective, as you mentioned, but I get a kick out watching the birds gobble them up.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 04, 2018, 09:28 PM

  I do have another garden of sorts.....
(https://s8.postimg.cc/5fcr8zkld/DSC_0236.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5fcr8zkld/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/5fcr90n69/DSC_0255.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5fcr90n69/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/lqcv5bcip/Gudgen.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lqcv5bcip/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 04, 2018, 09:30 PM
 :thumbup_smilie: :flag:
Looks awesome Ed...  Better than mine...   :P :P :P   You and Lisa have a great piece of property there...
Spent my day in the boat at raquette with my bride and son , tubing , swimming and showing them loserville good time... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 04, 2018, 09:49 PM
Drowin dots your fish is very photogenic ..
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 05, 2018, 03:38 PM
Ed I have some fish tank stuff you can have that was Tylers if you come and visit...  Big tanks , stands and  a lot  of accessories.

Think im making a batch of salsa... ;D


(https://s15.postimg.cc/pehqys25z/20180705_163106.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pehqys25z/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 05, 2018, 04:33 PM
Nice haul of tomatos and peppers..


Funny thing is this post has more pictures in it then the fishing sections j/k lol's .. guess will see all the pictures at the end of the year???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jul 05, 2018, 04:48 PM
Funny thing is this post has more pictures in it then the fishing sections j/k lol's .. guess will see all the pictures at the end of the year???

No one is afraid of “spot burning their garden”. We all know the deer, and everything else has already sized it up, and are just waiting for the right time to pounce.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 05, 2018, 05:27 PM
No one is afraid of “spot burning their garden”. We all know the deer, and everything else has already sized it up, and are just waiting for the right time to pounce.

Lol's..  people should know they don't have to take a picture at that spot were they cought there fish..  that's why your spot gets burned.. for sure should not do it..that's why I take my pictures when I get back most of the time.. or pull over and take them some were unrecognized by others.. heck take the picture in front of your garden .. lol's
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 05, 2018, 05:27 PM
Yeah...they pounced on my sunflower plot last night. Did in about a third. I put down some repellent but it's rained hard since. May have to fence it to save the rest. It's only decorative, but it feeds the birds and bees as well. They browsed off some of my wildflower gardens too.

 They can't get to my veggies  the fence is tall enough and there's no place for them to land if they try to jump it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 05, 2018, 06:07 PM
Some flower pictures from the garden..

https://i.imgur.com/96bGf9W.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/96bGf9W.jpg)

https://i.imgur.com/lgRPPOU.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/lgRPPOU.jpg)

https://i.imgur.com/BZyfXWe.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/BZyfXWe.jpg)

https://i.imgur.com/eJzLz2c.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/eJzLz2c.jpg)

https://i.imgur.com/utGYuKR.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/utGYuKR.jpg)

https://i.imgur.com/fX3fmOH.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/fX3fmOH.jpg)

https://i.imgur.com/MYKnuXm.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/MYKnuXm.jpg)

https://i.imgur.com/Er83pks.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/Er83pks.jpg)

https://i.imgur.com/Atok3Vy.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/Atok3Vy.jpg)


https://i.imgur.com/4nubob3.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/4nubob3.jpg)






Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 05, 2018, 07:24 PM
Ed I have some fish tank stuff you can have that was Tylers if you come and visit...  Big tanks , stands and  a lot  of accessories.

Think im making a batch of salsa... ;D
Think my arse lol! How big? Text me what you have Bud.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/pehqys25z/20180705_163106.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pehqys25z/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 05, 2018, 07:26 PM
  I’m on my phone no idea what that was...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 05, 2018, 07:30 PM
Ed I have some fish tank stuff you can have that was Tylers if you come and visit...  Big tanks , stands and  a lot  of accessories.

Think im making a batch of salsa... ;D


(https://s15.postimg.cc/pehqys25z/20180705_163106.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pehqys25z/)

Very nice, I am jealous! That harvest from the garden or work?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: hunts2long on Jul 05, 2018, 07:47 PM
That would be giving up his spot....h2l
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 05, 2018, 08:05 PM
That would be giving up his spot....h2l

Shhhhhhhh, that was my plan....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 06, 2018, 09:35 AM
 8) 8) 8)

I will be picking a bunch of sun sugar cheery tomatos today....  ;D


(https://s8.postimg.cc/8ptcr0khd/20180706_102944.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8ptcr0khd/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/nyja4ublt/20180706_102957.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/nyja4ublt/)

  Woops already did and there great.....


(https://s8.postimg.cc/obaob8z35/20180706_103013.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/obaob8z35/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 06, 2018, 07:57 PM
They'd make a fine salsa too!    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 07, 2018, 10:38 AM
The next generation chipmunk trap. Cobbled together from stuff on hand.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/vxp0m6apt/IMG_0666.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vxp0m6apt/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/yf0rtga1t/IMG_0668.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yf0rtga1t/)
The string goes over the pulley not next to it.

It's  war I tell you! The little monsters are digging holes all over.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 07, 2018, 11:15 AM
Looks good and should be effective.

One modification to consider is to replace the door with a guillotine. I share your dislike for chipmunks...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 07, 2018, 11:57 AM


   Looks killer Bob! Nice table cloth too  8) :flag:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 07, 2018, 12:10 PM
Get em Bob.....  ;D

This is what I got..


(https://s15.postimg.cc/kqzqx2ocn/20180707_121103.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kqzqx2ocn/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 07, 2018, 12:23 PM
Nice pickings there Dom.

Guillotine....I like that one.

Way back when I used to travel up into Quebec fishing with a pack of my buddies, we used to have chipmunk launcher contests. The object was to see who could launch one the furthest into the lake. Wish we had digital everything back then as we do now. The photos are long gone.

Some of the contraptions were really hilarious. Once I built a pretty effective trebuchet. But the winner was a Kodak machinist who built a pneumatic launch arm. The thing,tossed chipmunks 20 yards into the lake unharmed. He pumped up a small eexpansion tank with a hand pump that activated the arm.

Wish you could have seen the machining, bearings, polished aluminum, valves and such.
It probably cost Kodak $5000 to make. Small wonder they went down the tubes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 07, 2018, 06:29 PM
I trap chipmunks with a slightly modified weasel box. (google "weasel box trap plans") It has a #1 foot hold trap that most of the time kills them. Mine are built a little wider to accommodate the larger trap as the plans show a simple Victor wood rat trap.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 07, 2018, 08:13 PM
If my Bride would let me kill them, they'd already be gone. But, she's pretty firm on that count. So, I need to be creative.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 07, 2018, 09:04 PM
Try this yet rg??

https://youtu.be/I7XZ8Yr6x8g (https://youtu.be/I7XZ8Yr6x8g)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: boondox on Jul 07, 2018, 09:07 PM
Maybe a metal squirrel version of this with out water for live catch??


https://youtu.be/DY4nH9XCt_E (https://youtu.be/DY4nH9XCt_E)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 08, 2018, 06:26 AM
Was throwing out dead hanging baskets yesterday and these guys almost wound up in the dumpster....


(https://s15.postimg.cc/v3r3gabcn/20180707_101409.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/v3r3gabcn/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 08, 2018, 07:40 AM
Raq Good save. Birds love to nest in hanging baskets.

Go to www.michiganoutofdoorstv.com There is a segment on fishing a stream over in Holland on this weeks show. The guy was catching some nice cat fish out of a kayak. The last one was huge. That segment starts at around 20 minutes into the show.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2018, 09:35 AM
Good save  Dom!
Looky what I found in the garden this morning.


(https://s8.postimg.cc/ndxczzyfl/IMG_2245.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ndxczzyfl/)
 
Pulled up a head of fresh garlic, clipped some dill and made some refrigerator pickles.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/osyxoqmo1/IMG_2246.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/osyxoqmo1/)

Made a half gallon jar of dills. Nice surprise! Can't wait till tomorrow to try them.

Rg

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 08, 2018, 09:49 AM


  So envious Bob....  :'(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 08, 2018, 09:58 AM
Your cucumber is a lot bigger than mine.. ::) 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2018, 11:06 AM
Well Dom.....Some got it......some don't  ;D

There's slicer cukes  and just a ton of pickles coming on fast. The zucchini has 3 or 4 starts and looks like some giant mutant jungle plant.

I'll have to get some pictures later.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2018, 12:52 PM
Pulled the potatoes this morning.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/i9srpo569/IMG_2247.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/i9srpo569/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/gur70z6o1/IMG_2248.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gur70z6o1/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/xva39nrf5/IMG_2250.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xva39nrf5/)

For the first attempt at a small planting of potatoes, I'm really pleased. I'll probably have to freeze some for soups and such as they're both early, thin skinned varieties. Norland Red and Yukon Gold. Next year it's going to be a couple of potato bins I think. Russets and some thicker skinned, storage potatoes.

I'll be planting snow peas in they're place.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 08, 2018, 01:29 PM
Nice job Bob..
Planted some years ago and got over 100lbs..  I didnt have luck freezing them but did have luck making garlic smashed potatoes and freezing it...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2018, 01:57 PM
Looks like typical veggie freezing. Blanching, ice water etc. I can see the enzymes doing damage if they're not heated all the way through.

Garlic smashed taters eh? Got a recipe?

I was also thinking about some little mashed potato casseroles in small baking dishes. Sort of like twice baked only from frozen.

Garlic is browning off. I'll give it another week and than pull that too. The spinach is bolting so that bed will get re -planted.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 08, 2018, 03:39 PM
Nice early harvest, Bob!  :clapping:
Did they come out of the buckets?

If you cube and blanch them, they'll freeze well. You can buy frozen "home fries" and that's all they are. Or, you can fully cook and mash them without butter or milk, dehydrate, and you've got shelf-stable instant mashed potatoes.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2018, 05:01 PM
ThanksBill..... they were in the beds. I was pleasantly surprised.

I think I'm going to keep the freezing simple. Diced, blanched and vacuum packed. Right now they're resting in the basement on trays in the dark.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 08, 2018, 07:48 PM


  I was gonna say Bob, they will keep for a long time in a root cellar  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2018, 03:34 AM

  I was gonna say Bob, they will keep for a long time in a root cellar  ;)

I remember both my Grandmothers having the "root cellar" . There were apples, potatoes, onions, all sorts of canned fruits and veggies and, of course, the pickle and sauerkraut crocks.
 
I don't know that these are going to keep all that well being really thin skinned varieties, so, I'll do some freezing.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2018, 02:33 PM
Well, I picked up seed for carrots and snow peas for my replanting. Gotta do some tilling and reconditioning on the bed, but, it won't take long.

Rg 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 09, 2018, 03:24 PM

  I was gonna say Bob, they will keep for a long time in a root cellar  ;)

And keep them in a cardboard box or open paper bags.

I had the same 2 varieties and they lasted me until December. I do the same with beets.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2018, 06:32 PM
Checked them this evening. They're skinning up really nice. Cut up some Norland Reds and cooked them in parchment paper on the Weber to go with our steak and garden spinach. They were very creamy in texture. That's the only way I can describe them other than damned delicious.

Taters are on my planting list from now on.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 10, 2018, 06:31 AM
yeah i love potatoes fresh from the garden. even better when used in a freshly picked mushroom soup or gravy.  this year i gre red bliss, yukob gold, and some sort of purple potato. also great with fresh dill.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 10, 2018, 07:31 PM
Shared some taters with my neighbor. She reciprocated with a bag of green and wax beans,

Gotta like sharing the bounty.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2018, 07:41 AM
Here's the current gardens
The sunflower patch
(https://s8.postimg.cc/4imi5hwz5/IMG_2251.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4imi5hwz5/)
Asparagus, garlic, spinach and wildflowers
(https://s8.postimg.cc/3t3pt6eg1/IMG_2253.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3t3pt6eg1/)
Wildflowers and strawberry bed
(https://s8.postimg.cc/opzxxuk6p/IMG_2255.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/opzxxuk6p/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/fi7ph5ku9/IMG_2257.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fi7ph5ku9/)
The mutant zucchini plant ( the white stuff is need oil residual)
(https://s8.postimg.cc/585ai0xkh/IMG_2258.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/585ai0xkh/)
Tomatoes, wildflowers and pickles
(https://s8.postimg.cc/vggf7fryp/IMG_2260.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vggf7fryp/)
The leftover pickle plant patch
(https://s8.postimg.cc/ip290yd1t/IMG_2261.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ip290yd1t/)
The first blossom on the new clematis
(https://s8.postimg.cc/p5b7qmlgx/IMG_2262.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/p5b7qmlgx/)
Though planter with spinach and carrots
(https://s8.postimg.cc/i23cb3g29/IMG_2264.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/i23cb3g29/)
More flowers, tomatoes and peppers
(https://s8.postimg.cc/72i4zhhxd/IMG_2265.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/72i4zhhxd/)
The morning glory trellises ( or is that trelli)
(https://s8.postimg.cc/l8xvup5n5/IMG_2266.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l8xvup5n5/)
The front planting with window boxes, hosta, plantains and oxalis
(https://s8.postimg.cc/pi2lx06dd/IMG_2267.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pi2lx06dd/)
The Mother's Day flower garden
(https://s8.postimg.cc/6pqqtgk9t/IMG_2268.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6pqqtgk9t/)
Window boxes
(https://s8.postimg.cc/6czcn9mkh/IMG_2271.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6czcn9mkh/)
The volunteer sunflowers
(https://s8.postimg.cc/llpa11nyp/IMG_2273.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/llpa11nyp/)
And a volunteer zucchini that's growing out of my compost bin.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/bbmv1xg4h/IMG_2274.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bbmv1xg4h/)

Everything's growing well. I'll be harvesting pickles this weekend.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 11, 2018, 08:54 AM
VERY nice RG!

I picked all of my currants yesterday, some cabbage, cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, eggplants, squash, carrots and peppers. I also see that my purple and white Kohlrabi is ready so I may have to make a venison stew this week. I planted 18 potato plants of each variety so those will last me for a long time, at least October. Also, I leave my potatoes in the ground until September or later. They are good in the ground until the plants start to die.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/9nanyo57b/Resized_20180710_193940.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9nanyo57b/)
(https://s15.postimg.cc/3z4d7s8kn/Resized_20180710_201346.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3z4d7s8kn/)
(https://s15.postimg.cc/3z4d7svpz/Resized_20180710_133636.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3z4d7svpz/)

And here is what I made for dinner using fresh chicken eggs and chicken from the coop and veggies from the garden.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/mrg8bfa4n/Resized_20180708_200250.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mrg8bfa4n/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2018, 02:39 PM
That's some fine fare. You're a good cook!

We share an appreciation for fine eating utensils.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/xm1ztu5b5/IMG_0672.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xm1ztu5b5/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/e47cdwnsx/IMG_0673.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/e47cdwnsx/)

I eat with chopsticks a lot. Keep a pair in my locker at work. Funny to see the looks I get from the 20 something's. I tell them over a third of the world's population eats with chopsticks. I'm just going with the flow ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 12, 2018, 06:23 AM
Gardens look great Bob..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 12, 2018, 07:13 AM
Thanks Dom. Lots and lots of water this year. I just checked my plckle patches. I'll be picking this weekend. Garlic will be ready too. Gonna plant snow peas and carrots in the empty beds.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 12, 2018, 08:58 AM
Thanks RG!

I also eat with chop sticks often. slower pace lets you enjoy the meal more in my opinion.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 12, 2018, 01:22 PM
Yup! I started using them on my Doctor's suggestion many years ago when I was battling middle age spread. He's a wise old family doctor and that's exactly what he told me. It'll slow you down.

Personally I find them very relaxing to use.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 15, 2018, 07:54 PM
Garden update, first harvest of the season is in the books and it's pickle time! The battle with blight has begun, I was hopeful with all this dry hot air I'd get a semi break, but it's on like Donkey Kong. Even the peppers seem to have it, first time I've ever seen that. But overall she's thriving Baby! With the morning rain I'm gonna risk not watering tonight so everything got a good coat of Copper Fungicide. The stupid moths have finally left our Brussles Sprouts alone and the Snails and Slugs seem to be fading fast.

Man I love to eat what I grow, catch and kill

(https://s8.postimg.cc/md4kdsm1d/DSC_0266.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/md4kdsm1d/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/iuskh85o1/DSC_0267.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/iuskh85o1/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/jkbcto68h/DSC_0268.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jkbcto68h/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/vm6qnpsap/DSC_0269.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vm6qnpsap/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/wogx6cqkh/DSC_0270.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wogx6cqkh/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/meei73l9d/DSC_0271.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/meei73l9d/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/6sx6n6jlt/DSC_0272.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6sx6n6jlt/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/lc4bohxa9/DSC_0273.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lc4bohxa9/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/jx2qzsys1/DSC_0274.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jx2qzsys1/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/4octmasbl/DSC_0275.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4octmasbl/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/9oa9tp82p/DSC_0276.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9oa9tp82p/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/xf9nbuikh/DSC_0277.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xf9nbuikh/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/lq5nnu9ld/DSC_0278.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lq5nnu9ld/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/dknlpr5xt/DSC_0279.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dknlpr5xt/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/403z2vobl/DSC_0280.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/403z2vobl/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 15, 2018, 08:03 PM


  Forgot to post this earlier, first pull of the year  8)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/vngohfc7l/pickle.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vngohfc7l/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 15, 2018, 08:32 PM
Nice, Ed!    :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 15, 2018, 08:35 PM
Nice, Ed!    :thumbup_smilie:
Thanks Bud! You plan on coming down for a trip again?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 16, 2018, 04:35 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2018, 06:34 AM
Nice haul Ed.
I harvested a batch of pickles this morning.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/h02edy0oh/IMG_0675.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h02edy0oh/)

Already have a gallon of refrigerator dills going so, looks like I'll be doing some canning this week. Tomatoes and zucchini are coming along nicely. My jalapeños are growing fast too. Hopefully it'll cool down a bit this so I can replant the empty beds .

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2018, 07:04 AM
Pulled the garlic just now. I always wondered if cutting off the scrapes was worth it. So I let the scales go on two heads. The ones on the right were allowed to grow a full scape. The heads on the left were cut off. The difference is dramatic.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/lfpewimwh/IMG_2275.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lfpewimwh/)

My advice is, cut the scapes off as soon as they appear.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/cxfys7b8x/IMG_2276.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cxfys7b8x/)

Anyway, I have garlic for a while.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on Jul 16, 2018, 08:20 AM
Pulled the garlic just now. I always wondered if cutting off the scrapes was worth it. So I let the scales go on two heads. The ones on the right were allowed to grow a full scape. The heads on the left were cut off. The difference is dramatic.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/lfpewimwh/IMG_2275.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lfpewimwh/)

My advice is, cut the scapes off as soon as they appear.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/cxfys7b8x/IMG_2276.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cxfys7b8x/)

Anyway, I have garlic for a while.

Rg
..it's just like pinching suckers on a tomato plant...it allows the plant to apply all it's energy into the fruit ( bulb in this case)..nice haul of everything... I've harvested some  everything so far except tomatoes... patiently waiting...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2018, 08:32 AM
Yup!
I've been aggressively pruning my tomato plants this year. Still watching them closely.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 16, 2018, 10:05 AM
You ever use the garlic scrapes to make pesto? Man is it good with some fresh seafood and pasta.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 16, 2018, 10:17 AM
I have and you are spot on, good stuff!

I actually use ice cube trays to freeze my pesto. Freeze it, popped 'em out and freezer bag them. makes using the right portion a simple task
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jul 16, 2018, 10:51 AM
That’s a cool idea ATP. Do you guys have a recipe you like for making your own pesto?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 16, 2018, 10:58 AM
That’s a cool idea ATP. Do you guys have a recipe you like for making your own pesto?

I can share something later today, have the basics jotted down in my "fun stuff" recipe folder
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 16, 2018, 01:37 PM
That’s a cool idea ATP. Do you guys have a recipe you like for making your own pesto?

1 and a half cups of garlic scapes, end cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parm cheese
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper to taste.

I blend all the ingredients together in the food processor until smooth. Ready to eat, or pour into the cube trays to freeze and once frozen stored in freezer bags until ready for use.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2018, 01:52 PM
You ever use the garlic scrapes to make pesto? Man is it good with some fresh seafood and pasta.

I make pesto each year with some. Can't say it's our favorite fare. Most of the scrapes went into my gardens to deter he deer and rabbits. Worked well too.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 16, 2018, 04:02 PM
Spent a week on the north shore of MA. While I was relaxing my neighbor let me down and didn’t water the beds. I fear the squash and zucchini are fried to the point of now return. Watering now in advance of rain tomorrow. Question is, are they salvagable? Or do I pull them and replant some peppers. I have a couple of each veggie for the 6 of each I planted. Thoughts?


(https://s15.postimg.cc/4gwcj9ppj/5_CD63_CF8-3142-470_E-_A881-757_F498_E644_C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4gwcj9ppj/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/hl1wvya1j/C80_E3_BFB-3_B50-4_B38-_B667-54764673_F2_D9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hl1wvya1j/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 16, 2018, 04:59 PM


  I have always found them a drought tolerant plant....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Jul 16, 2018, 06:06 PM
Vine borer? or has that anger passed
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2018, 06:49 PM
They're salvageable. Water and TLC. Zucchini are fairly indestructible. Prune as necessary.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 16, 2018, 07:59 PM
Thanks Bud! You plan on coming down for a trip again?
I'd sure like to.  We need to set something up.  Maybe a little later so the perch are more active.   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 16, 2018, 08:48 PM
They're salvageable. Water and TLC. Zucchini are fairly indestructible. Prune as necessary.

Rg

Gave them so H2O before the first storm rolled through. Will prune away tomorrow morning before round 2 hits. Also need to get the neem oil back up and running

We’ll give it the TLC that it’s been missing and see what happens
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 16, 2018, 08:49 PM
Vine borer? or has that anger passed

I think it’s passed. Just think it’s user error. First attempt for me and crowded it pretty good which I don’t think is helping
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 17, 2018, 02:29 AM
I'd sure like to.  We need to set something up.  Maybe a little later so the perch are more active.   ;D

And no boat races ;D

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 17, 2018, 04:55 PM
And no boat races ;D

Rg
That sounds like you'd be up for it too?    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 17, 2018, 05:05 PM
Well just caught up and you guys are killing (in a good way) the gardens this season...   Nice..
The old L5 ,S1 took a crap on me yesterday morning so I have been layed out on the floor like a mackerel on a sandbar at low tide..
Feeling better now and another chiropractor apt tomorrow and should be good...
Got a good rain for the plants also..
We needed more lightning  to put some nitrogen in the soil...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 17, 2018, 05:06 PM

   Oneida can be outstanding, but she is fickle. I'd like to suggest we go to one of Bob's spots.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 17, 2018, 05:07 PM


   Hope you get back on your feet soon Bud.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jul 17, 2018, 05:12 PM
Well just caught up and you guys are killing (in a good way) the gardens this season...   Nice..
The old L5 ,S1 took a crap on me yesterday morning so I have been layed out on the floor like a mackerel on a sandbar at low tide..
Feeling better now and another chiropractor apt tomorrow and should be good...
Got a good rain for the plants also..
We needed more lightning  to put some nitrogen   in the soil...

Bummer on the back, hopefully the chirosnapper helps.

I also thought at first that maybe you had taken too many pain pills, and where in LaLa land talking about lightning helping the soil.

I had never heard of it, but after a few entries into the googles there it was. Lightning fertilizing the air! It makes sense, and it is really interesting, but it kind of blew my mind. This thread is full of neat info.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 17, 2018, 05:53 PM
Thanks guys...  I will get over it...  Have been all my life....   :(
Check it out Z..  And I dont do pills.....
  https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nves.sci.earth.nitrate/lightning-produces-nitrates/#.W05yo9JKhPY   (https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nves.sci.earth.nitrate/lightning-produces-nitrates/#.W05yo9JKhPY)

  https://www.google.com/search?q=lightning+makes+nitrogen&oq=l&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i60l3j69i57j69i59.4369j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  (https://www.google.com/search?q=lightning+makes+nitrogen&oq=l&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i60l3j69i57j69i59.4369j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 17, 2018, 06:57 PM
Keuka??? Canandaigua??? Sodus???

Long drive for Bill.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jul 17, 2018, 07:18 PM
Thanks guys...  I will get over it...  Have been all my life....   :(
Check it out Z..  And I dont do pills.....
  https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nves.sci.earth.nitrate/lightning-produces-nitrates/#.W05yo9JKhPY   (https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nves.sci.earth.nitrate/lightning-produces-nitrates/#.W05yo9JKhPY)

  https://www.google.com/search?q=lightning+makes+nitrogen&oq=l&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i60l3j69i57j69i59.4369j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  (https://www.google.com/search?q=lightning+makes+nitrogen&oq=l&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i60l3j69i57j69i59.4369j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)

Yeah, poor choice of words on my part. I Should not have phrased it that way considering.

But I really enjoyed the links, and learning about it. Very neat.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 17, 2018, 08:12 PM
Keuka??? Canandaigua??? Sodus???

Long drive for Bill.
Rg
Whats another Hour LOL And I'd prefer not to do Sodus, I've lost my taste for Ontario Perch. Honeoye? I'm ok with Oneida again, Have the boat at Charlies Marina witch has a campground for Bill its located on Johnson's Bay NW part of the lake. I've done a lot of fall perchin around there over the years. Or perhaps we could fish Yak's somewhere, my Boat isn't exactly Ideal for 3 grown Men. Just throwing around ideas. Port Ontario is a hoot in October for Sammins, and I've even met Dom there a time or 2  ;) If we do head your way Bob I'll prob. camp it out the night before with Bill.
 I promise not to forget the pickles this time :-[ Hey that reminds me would you mind sharing the recipe you used on your little dills? I've got so many starting I want to play around with some new ones this year. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 17, 2018, 08:25 PM
I hope the back straightens out soon Dom.     :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 17, 2018, 08:37 PM
Whats another Hour LOL
Took the words right out of my mouth! LOL. If I don't stop at McD's in Fonda and wait 45 minutes after ordering before telling them to just give me my iced tea and they can keep the food, I'll never know the difference!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 18, 2018, 03:31 AM
Honeoye sucks most of the time.

Any place on Oneida we can rent a pontoon for the day? That would give us all kinds of room.

Can't remember which recipe I used for that particular batch Ed. But, I'll dig out a few. I'm canning later anyway. I've got about 8 -10 quarts worth of pickles to do with more in the garden.

 Going after some crappies right now. Gotta mow the horseshoe courts and make wings for "happy hour" this afternoon.

Busy day for an old retired guy👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 18, 2018, 05:21 AM
I hope me and loser Dean can make it this year.
Ed that camping marine sounds like a good spot...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 18, 2018, 07:35 AM
Hope you can make it too, Dom. Charley's sounds okay and renting a pontoon (maybe right from there) isn't a bad idea either. I'm easy.....
 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 18, 2018, 11:34 AM
I'm in!

Made pickles today.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/w0p47ovw1/IMG_2278.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/w0p47ovw1/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/wdgidwogh/IMG_2279.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wdgidwogh/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/tw4r6nc9t/IMG_2280.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tw4r6nc9t/)

First 6 quarts look pretty darned good.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 18, 2018, 11:41 AM
Everything you do looks good..  :P
Thought you went fishing today?
Like i said I wish i had your gumption...    ..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 18, 2018, 01:01 PM
Looks good RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 18, 2018, 07:35 PM


  If Dom and one of his loser buddy's Herb or Dean can make it they can comfortably take a plus 1, if not we can rent a toon at Anglers bay, split by 3 it wouldn't be too bad and it's East of Godfrey giving us a whole lot more deep water access. I'd be pickled tink to make a weekend of it at Charlies and he doesn't charge much. Dom to launch would be 5$, I'll cover that  ;D I'll have to ask exactly what his rates are for a tent, but it was 300$ for the season to keep my boat there and I count him as a friend so I can't imagine it's much. It is however a modest camp ground as far as amenities go, a couple wash rooms, no shower. There are some cabins tho, I'll look into that as well.

  Bob, I'm drooling  :bowdown:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 18, 2018, 08:39 PM
I did go fishing this morning. Got to the launch at 5:30 to find a guy and his wife parked in the ramp. They took a good 30 minutes to screw around loading everything into their boat before they launched.

Got into the water, caught 3 nice crappies and hung up the jig I had on only to find that I'd left all my jigs and flies at home. Trolled a bit and hung up a lure. First I've lost in a few years. I decided the fish gods were against me, went home and made pickles, mowed the horseshoe courts and took a nap.

We had a super "happy hour" this evening with all the neighbors. Pitched some horse shoes ( my partner and I won), I made wings on the Weber, neighbors brought sweet corn, macaroni salad ....just great fun.

Nice to have a "neighborhood "

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 19, 2018, 05:39 AM
Sounds like a great time..
I guess once in a while it would be nice to have neighbors.... Or maybe not..... 8)
And nothing like home court advantage..... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 19, 2018, 01:34 PM
Home court and a sneaky old man👍.

I have good neighbors.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 19, 2018, 04:48 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2018, 05:28 AM
Pulled the garlic and picked some cucumbers and a zucchini yesterday ......


(https://s15.postimg.cc/iit3nv6if/20180722_140730.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/iit3nv6if/)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2018, 06:48 AM
Nice! We think alike.
Picked another batch of pickles yesterday
(https://s8.postimg.cc/qv0zh84wx/IMG_0677.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qv0zh84wx/)

Got the garlic lol cleaned up
(https://s8.postimg.cc/urebd85c1/IMG_0678.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/urebd85c1/)

Picked one really nice zucchini and made chicken Parmesan with Zoodles. And home made sauce in parchment paper on the Weber.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/71ovofri9/IMG_2288.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/71ovofri9/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/c0ce2zxw1/IMG_2289.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/c0ce2zxw1/)

Super delicious recipe.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2018, 07:01 AM
Nice Bob...
I took two big sweet onions and 8 cloves of garlic with lots of butter wrapped good in foil and cooked on the grill with some steaks last night..  Lovin every minute of it.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2018, 07:05 PM
Sounds delish!

Think I'm gonna smoke some garlic next time I fire up the new toy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 23, 2018, 08:06 PM
Nice Bob...
I took two big sweet onions and 8 cloves of garlic with lots of butter wrapped good in foil and cooked on the grill with some steaks last night..  Lovin every minute of it.....
That sounds amazing......  :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2018, 06:09 AM
It was....


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2018, 06:10 AM
 It was....  ;D



(https://s15.postimg.cc/8w8vzo2av/20180722_140859.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8w8vzo2av/)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2018, 07:14 AM
Everything loved the good rains the past couple days. He grass is even coming around. Of course...that means I'll have to mow later this week.

I've got another zucchini I can pick any time and several more starting. The yellow plum and jubilee tomatoes are starting to color up and there's more pickles to pick before I do some canning this weekend.

Love it when the harvest starts ramping up.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2018, 07:20 AM
Rains have been going all around us.. >:(
Watered last night..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 24, 2018, 08:12 AM
Hey Raquettedacker,

That's how the whole summer has been for me. Finally some rain today and the last 2 days.

Here was last nights harvest.

All sorts of zucchini and squash, eggplant, various tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, cabbage, rhubarb. Also picked the banana peppers and canned them for some grinders and we had some home made jalapeno poppers with our dinner last night.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/y8x6ktitj/Resized_20180724_075335.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/y8x6ktitj/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/45inshaav/Resized_20180724_075313.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/45inshaav/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2018, 08:45 AM
Nice harvest....
Ha on your thread i thought you were talking to me about a fishing get together.
  ::) ::)
But we might have a few in NY and all are welcome...... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Jul 24, 2018, 09:00 AM
Rains have been going all around us.. >:(
Watered last night..
I think you're in the line of fire today Raquette  :o :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2018, 08:17 PM
I'm happy. Rained off and on all day and more to come.

Just at the right time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 24, 2018, 08:34 PM
Only got .01" today, but got 1.48" yesterday and .46" Sunday. Going to hit is again tomorrow with another inch plus forecasted. I'll take all we can get. Gardens loved it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2018, 07:26 AM
Raining steady all morning so far.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2018, 09:37 AM
Getting a good soaking today...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 25, 2018, 09:47 AM

My garden is water logged ,and it’s pouring , one extreme to another
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Jul 25, 2018, 10:36 AM
My garden is water logged ,and it’s pouring , one extreme to another
x2  ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on Jul 25, 2018, 11:16 AM
we've escaped the bulk of the rain thus far... garden is doing great... picked 12 pints of dill and bread and butter pickles Saturday... picked the first tomato last night..Put in my fall crop of beets Sunday.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Jul 25, 2018, 05:37 PM
My garden is water logged ,and it’s pouring , one extreme to another
X3
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2018, 07:40 AM
Mine look fantastic. I think one advantage to raised beds is they drain very nicely if properly prepared.
Picked another tote of pickles this morning and a zucchini that grew 4" in length in 3 days.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/yn8cna94x/IMG_0681.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yn8cna94x/)

I'll be canning on Saturday.👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 28, 2018, 09:41 AM


  My garden is taking off big time with the rain, only problem is the squash bugs really did a number on the zucchini, and started to get after the cukes as well so I had to spray.... Neem wasn't working on them for some reason. Oh well. Lisa and I are hosting Thanksgiving in July at her Parents house for all the relatives that can't make it in November 8) Looking forward to a great gathering and tons of great food! Tomorrow pickle production will take up a good portion of my day so I'd like to ask Dom for his Zucchini relish recipe and Bob for his Pickle one that he brought to the perch fishing excursion.... again  ::) ;D I'll snap a few pics tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 28, 2018, 08:50 PM

  My garden is taking off big time with the rain, only problem is the squash bugs really did a number on the zucchini, and started to get after the cukes as well so I had to spray.... Neem wasn't working on them for some reason. Oh well. Lisa and I are hosting Thanksgiving in July at her Parents house for all the relatives that can't make it in November 8) Looking forward to a great gathering and tons of great food! Tomorrow pickle production will take up a good portion of my day so I'd like to ask Dom for his Zucchini relish recipe and Bob for his Pickle one that he brought to the perch fishing excursion.... again  ::) ;D I'll snap a few pics tomorrow.

I'll be canning tomorrow as well. I can't be sure of which batch I brought with me, but I'll put something up for you.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 29, 2018, 07:47 AM
Coming soon to a sandwich near... me!

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4b71z94wd/20180729_084255.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4b71z94wd/)
 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 29, 2018, 10:03 AM
Coming soon to a sandwich near... me!

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4b71z94wd/20180729_084255.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4b71z94wd/)
 ;D
Man that thing is gnarly  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 29, 2018, 10:04 AM
I'll be canning tomorrow as well. I can't be sure of which batch I brought with me, but I'll put something up for you.

Rg
Thanks Bob!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 29, 2018, 05:25 PM
Did 15 jars of pickles this morning.

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3c. White vinegar
3c. Cider vinegar
3c. Water
1/2c. Canning or kosher salt
1-3c. Sugar depending on how sweet you like them.
1tsp. Turmeric

Heat to dissolve the salt and sugar. Keep hot until added to the jars.


Wash and sterilize jars in hot water canning bath.

To each hot jar add,
Mustard seed
Celery seed
Fresh dill sprigs
Dill seed
Chopped onion
Chopped garlic

Pack with pickles
Fill hot jars with hot brine
Clean rim of jar and place new lid with a ring just finger tight

Process a full 10 minutes at 195* or more

Remove and cool
Refrigerate any jars that don't seal.

You can add crushed red pepper, jalapeños, Serranos, cowhorn, Hungarian hot  or any other heat additives you like. I'd suggest easing into the heat. This batch got about 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper per jar.


Have fun,
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 29, 2018, 07:35 PM


  Thanks Bob. I didn't get around to it today so I'll try this tomorrow. Pints or Quarts?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 30, 2018, 02:22 AM
I do wide mouth jars in quarts mostly.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 30, 2018, 05:55 AM
Ed i will see if i can find it when i get home this afternoon...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 30, 2018, 08:17 AM
My son brought me a couple gallons of Worm Power to try on my gardens. Compost tea from worm castings. He says it worked miracles on the golf course and no chemicals. I've got a couple buckets of water sitting to dechlorinate. Chlorine in the tap water kills some of the microbial content.

Can't wait to douse some plants. I'm going to do a side by side with my clematis, carrots and snow peas.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 30, 2018, 08:37 AM
My son brought me a couple gallons of Worm Power to try on my gardens. Compost tea from worm castings. He says it worked miracles on the golf course and no chemicals. I've got a couple buckets of water sitting to dechlorinate. Chlorine in the tap water kills some of the microbial content.

Can't wait to douse some plants. I'm going to do a side by side with my clematis, carrots and snow peas.

Rg

If your local WA uses chloramine, you have a problem as it won't off-gas.
Need to treat it instead to neutralize it.

Better check.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 30, 2018, 02:40 PM
Never heard of chloramine. A quick check scares me to death. Wonder if there's a filter for it? Maybe I'll just buy 5 gallons of spring water

They always get you one way or the other.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 30, 2018, 02:46 PM
Whew.....just called. They use chlorine. They told me no one in NY uses chloromines. Hope that's true.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 30, 2018, 02:53 PM
Does anyone plant anything "exotic"? I was looking at kiwi trees but have not pulled the trigger.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 30, 2018, 03:29 PM
Does anyone plant anything "exotic"? I was looking at kiwi trees but have not pulled the trigger.

   If your zone 4 a hardy kiwi vine will grow fine.  Look them up...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 30, 2018, 04:04 PM
Ed this is the basic recipe we use except we double or triple  it and add some hot peppers also and add the peppers to the shreaded zucchinie in the begining...
Its a 2 day job.  But worth it...   ;D
  https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/172346/sweet-zucchini-relish/  (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/172346/sweet-zucchini-relish/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Jul 30, 2018, 07:22 PM
Never heard of chloramine. A quick check scares me to death. Wonder if there's a filter for it? Maybe I'll just buy 5 gallons of spring water

They always get you one way or the other.

Rg
Or bring a bucket to the lake.  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Jul 30, 2018, 07:54 PM
   If your zone 4 a hardy kiwi vine will grow fine.  Look them up...

That is neat. I see one of these in my future.

Kind of looks like a wysteria “tree” though... I  hope they don’t take over like that.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 31, 2018, 03:41 PM
Ed this is the basic recipe we use except we double or triple  it and add some hot peppers also and add the peppers to the shreaded zucchinie in the begining...
Its a 2 day job.  But worth it...   ;D
  https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/172346/sweet-zucchini-relish/  (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/172346/sweet-zucchini-relish/)
Thanks Dom, Can't wait to try it!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Aug 01, 2018, 06:28 AM
Fall crop has been planted. Lettuce, radish, turnip, carrots, spinach, endive, peas, arugula, wax beans, green beans, gold and detroit red beets, cantaloupe, 2 types of squash, 2 types of zuccini and acorn squash. everything here has a 50 day or less harvest time excluding the cantaloupe.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Roccus on Aug 01, 2018, 08:36 AM
some crops I plant continually...last week I put in my fall crop of beets and carrots...this year I broke from the big garden mentality ( as taught by living and working  on a farm) and have been farming my "truck patch " by the square foot... growing as many things as possible vertically... butternut and acorn squash growing up like tomatoes... the "fruit" is supported by bird netting  that is ties to the top rail of a 3/4" galvanized pipe structure... and the rest of the garden in tightly maintained spaces it's led to the best crop in a long time... I've put up more pickles than ever and pick cukes each day. I harvested my garlic last week and planted radishes in their spot... by the time I harvest those..it'll be time to replant the garlic after I "freshen " the soil with  peat moss, lime  and compost..
the boss lady is home as I type this canning beans and putting up a 5 gallon bucket of San mozanos for sauce
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 01, 2018, 10:29 AM
Has anyone used slicing cucumbers for pickling? I didn't plant any pickling cucumbers but I'm over flowing with slicing cucumbers.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 01, 2018, 12:11 PM
 
 I didn’t either , just pick them when they are smaller , my pickles were just fine , well at least according to me 😉
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Aug 01, 2018, 12:19 PM
Has anyone used slicing cucumbers for pickling? I didn't plant any pickling cucumbers but I'm over flowing with slicing cucumbers.

If you can pickle an egg, you can pickle a slicing cucumber.  :D

As stated, pick them when younger to keep them crispy.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 01, 2018, 12:31 PM
You dont grow pickels.
You grow cucumbers which you make into pickels.... ;)
Any will do as long as the skin isnt to hard and there not full of seeds...  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 01, 2018, 01:12 PM
I eat the Boston Pickling Cukes in salads. I like them better than the slicing cukes.......and they make great pickles if they don't hide in the patch till they're enormous.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 01, 2018, 02:45 PM
Thanks guys. I will start harvesting some small ones tonight.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Aug 01, 2018, 03:51 PM
I am with RG.

I prefer pickling cukes for the salad as well (Boston,picklebush, national pickling). The other cucumbers I enjoy are the Armenian (love this one on salad) as well as the Lemon cucumber which is great mixed with tomatoes and Italian dressing. The only cuke I would not pickle from my experience is the lemon cuke.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2018, 06:01 AM
I like the burpless varieties......
I picked a basket of 3 different kind of cucumbers last night...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2018, 06:09 AM

(https://s15.postimg.cc/44zx7io47/20180802_070458.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/44zx7io47/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/xwwzmql87/20180802_070521.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xwwzmql87/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 02, 2018, 03:10 PM
I'm really jealous of your tomatoes Dom. Mine are getting huge and there's a ton of them, but I've only harvested yellow plum so far.

Picked a bowl of pickles this morning.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/rsnkv41mp/IMG_0686.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rsnkv41mp/)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/pbbtnwf69/IMG_0687.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pbbtnwf69/)

The top one is a Boston Pickling Cuke. For the record, I have a 2xl hand, 5" across. Those pickles grow big.

There's a ton more in the garden and I'll be putting them up this weekend. I'll have to look into those lemon cukes. They sound interesting.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2018, 03:22 PM
Nice cucks.
Bob those are early girl tomatoes.
They dont get big and the plants are almost played out.
The big boy, beefsteaks and heirlooms are coming along nice... But not ready yet..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2018, 03:45 PM
(https://s15.postimg.cc/wktzsvfjr/20180802_162959.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wktzsvfjr/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/q74wpn5iv/20180802_163024.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/q74wpn5iv/)




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(https://s15.postimg.cc/8v95hg8zr/20180802_163101.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8v95hg8zr/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/gb8f39z9z/20180802_163115.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gb8f39z9z/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/ji2ymx6vb/20180802_163126.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ji2ymx6vb/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/7g7kssd2f/20180802_163149.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7g7kssd2f/)

And garlic flavored chives..

(https://s15.postimg.cc/49d198snb/20180802_163217.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/49d198snb/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2018, 03:49 PM

(https://s15.postimg.cc/qlau2x9uf/20180802_164727.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qlau2x9uf/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2018, 05:09 PM
Cucumber, tomato and mozzarella salid ...


(https://s15.postimg.cc/ray7slchz/20180802_174837.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ray7slchz/)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 02, 2018, 08:30 PM


  Solid pull Loser! I'm struggling with Pest's...... My Cukes are almost toast, the snails and slugs did a number on them despite the dry conditions....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 05, 2018, 07:39 AM
Not a pretty picture but this the contents of just one beer can slug trap just from last night...... :sick: :sick: :sick: :


(https://s15.postimg.cc/vgp8wmglz/20180805_083454.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vgp8wmglz/)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 05, 2018, 09:06 AM
Had a wicked storm come through around 4:30 yesterday afternoon out of the north east.  It's weird to see clouds moving towards the west! Never good. Tons of lightening, quarter size hail, whipping winds, and an inch and a quarter of rain, it even had a tornado warning tied to it.

Flattened my sweet corn that just tasseled out last week. I hope it stands back up.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/bsc0qyml7/20180805_093421.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bsc0qyml7/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/chut3gcvv/20180805_093449.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/chut3gcvv/)
 >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2018, 09:26 AM
Not a pretty picture but this the contents of just one beer can slug trap just from last night...... :sick: :sick: :sick: :


(https://s15.postimg.cc/vgp8wmglz/20180805_083454.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vgp8wmglz/)

Heineken?

Hope your corn comes back Bill. We had a heavy thunder storm yesterday. Lasted about 45 minutes. Don't know how much rain exactly, but I'd guess an inch anyway. It really poured.

Put up 7 more quarts of pickles this morning. I changed my recipe last batch and made them a sweet dill. My taste testers really like them.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/wc32vl3xt/IMG_0689.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wc32vl3xt/)

They're not really spicy, which is ok. But....the next batches are going to get some heat added to them. Nothing better that a good hot, spicy pickle on a cold winter day.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 05, 2018, 10:46 AM
That stinks Bill...
No rain at all here...

Bob, slugs like cheep beer like me... ;D
Pickels look great... .
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2018, 12:57 PM
I read that yeast in water does a good job too. Haven't been drinking any beer lately. Trying to get down to fighting weight.

Read another one that said to leave a clay dish full of water in the garden and the slugs will crawl under it at daylight to sit out the hot sunny day. Supposedly  one can then lift the dish and just pick them up.

I don't have much of a problem since spreading some diatomaceous earth around the beds.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 05, 2018, 03:08 PM
I leave a can laying on its side with a mouth full of beer in it  on the  ground at the base of my beds.   Get them before they get up in and get my garden goodies.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 05, 2018, 05:00 PM
Oye! The woes of a gardener! If it's not slugs or weather, it's something else!

Checked the garden this morning and there's a pepper plant void of leaves. Time to go hunting;  I knew exactly what it was. Horned Tomato worms!  So far today we've found a dozen. Buzzards don't swim very well!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2018, 06:49 PM
Guess we have to pay our dues Bill. It's always something. I don't think any of us have a 100% year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 05, 2018, 07:03 PM
Lol! Never!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2018, 08:33 AM
Well, I made up 6 slug traps this morning. I'm trying the yeast, sugar, flour, water mix. Time will tell.

Also made this year's yellow jacket trap.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/y7qs9p8pt/IMG_0690.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/y7qs9p8pt/)

Plastic fruit juice bottle with a plastic tube inside. In the tube is some felt and a packet of WHY attractant. Drilled some holes in the plastic tube. Cut some x shaped holes on the bottle and bent in the edges. Drilled some holes around the top to let the scent out. Put apple cider vinegar, water and a few drops of Dawn in the bottom.

Last year I just hung a piece of sponge with attractant in the bottle. Got a ton of the annoying little bugs.

I also bought a packaged trap by WHY last year. I threw it out. Mine works way better.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 06, 2018, 02:59 PM
Get them Bob.   We walked around my brides shrubs last night  shaking them off in a pail of soapy water..  . . .
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2018, 07:04 PM
OYE! W had a vicious storm come through this afternoon. Did some damage.
Wipes out a couple of my plants and broke pots I've had for years.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/vzm937hvl/IMG_2318.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vzm937hvl/)
Knocked over all my pickle extras.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/ojmzhg4gx/IMG_2319.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ojmzhg4gx/)
Flattened my sunflowers.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/jxqv93qnl/IMG_2321.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jxqv93qnl/)
And...ripped the top off my compost bin again murdering my volunteer pumpkin plant.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/s38x79uc1/IMG_2322.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/s38x79uc1/)

It also knocked over some of my pickle trellises, uprooted some marigolds and flattened my wild flowers.

The rain was good......but geeze......the winds.

Most will survive, I hope. Came on really quick. I barely got the parrot playpen next door in my garage before the winds picked the table umbrella up and flew it across the yard. I got really soaked ( which was ok by me) running around in the rains trying to do damage control.

Rg

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 07, 2018, 05:57 AM
That sucks Bob. Nothing here but i could hear thunder way off in the distance.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 07, 2018, 06:26 AM
That's crazy!  ???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 07, 2018, 06:29 AM
We got really heavy driving rain with big winds , 
 That sucks RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Rugburn on Aug 07, 2018, 07:41 AM
Hope it all recovers for you, those sudden ones suck for sure. No time to hide the movable guys. Earlier this year one blasted our place, uprooting a granddad Norway Spruce plus 4 smaller ones, took a storage building over the hill out of sight. Spent 3 weekends of prime fishing time to clean up those trees. I did manage to get them to my buddies band saw mill for processing. And all the limbs went to another friends for boiling maple sap.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 07, 2018, 12:43 PM
This guy was in my driveway this morning i hope he dosnt like garden goodies.... ;D


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Aug 07, 2018, 02:42 PM
This guy was in my driveway this morning i hope he dosnt like garden goodies.... ;D


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My pointer got hit with one of them in Pittsburg NH on his 1 year birthday (about 3 years ago) during a grouse hunt. I do not care for them much anymore. I pulled out over 100 quills from his front legs and chest while atop a mountain, thank god he had a chest protector on. Unfortunately he had 2 quills left in his knee joint so 2 hours south we went to the nearest open VET to get them removed. Not fun carrying a shotgun, full backpack, and a 90lb pointer 3/4 mile down a mountain and then another 1/2 mile to the vehicle on my shoulder. Vet was nice enough to remove those for free as well. Thank you Littleton Area Vet. I wish that upon no one.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 07, 2018, 05:19 PM
Well, I made up 6 slug traps this morning. I'm trying the yeast, sugar, flour, water mix. Time will tell.

Also made this year's yellow jacket trap.
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Plastic fruit juice bottle with a plastic tube inside. In the tube is some felt and a packet of WHY attractant. Drilled some holes in the plastic tube. Cut some x shaped holes on the bottle and bent in the edges. Drilled some holes around the top to let the scent out. Put apple cider vinegar, water and a few drops of Dawn in the bottom.

Last year I just hung a piece of sponge with attractant in the bottle. Got a ton of the annoying little bugs.

I also bought a packaged trap by WHY last year. I threw it out. Mine works way better.

Rg
My wife picked up a WHY attractant kit.  There are two attractants in there. Do you put both in your plastic tube?  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 07, 2018, 08:03 PM
My wife picked up a WHY attractant kit.  There are two attractants in there. Do you put both in your plastic tube?  ;D
It's all the same stuff. Just use what you need of one or the other. Been pretty wet here. No yellow jackets out as yet. But, they'll come.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 07, 2018, 08:16 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 07, 2018, 09:03 PM


No yellow jackets out as yet. But, they'll come.

Rg


Wow!
Just noticed that Bob.
Now that you mention it.

Weird.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2018, 01:26 PM
They'll start hunting around when it dries up. Rained pretty much all day here. Still sprinkling.

On a good note...picked a bucket of pickles this morning, 3 more zucchini are growing fast, my shugsr snow peas are really growing well and the tomatoes are finally turning color. The black Krim tomatoes suffered some blossom end rot, but they're huge and will be quite edible, albeit a bit misshapen. The jubilees are huge as are the better boy and beefsteak. I did some aggressive pruning yesterday. It was getting hard to walk through the beds.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 08, 2018, 04:16 PM
been dry here all summer

real dry
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2018, 05:46 PM
Had to dodge the rains for our neighborhood happy hour. But, we still cooked out and enjoyed. Only downside to these rains is, I have to mow every 5 days or so. But...at least it's green.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 11, 2018, 05:29 PM
Another nice harvest of pickles today. We've been eating tomatoes for tha past few days. They're coming on strong now. Picked yet another zucchini and the snow peas are growing like crazy.

If you've never planted a "Mr. Stripey" breed of tomato, you should put them on your list for next year. They are super delicious and huge.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 11, 2018, 06:51 PM
No tomatoes yet. But most everything else is doing well. Most of the corn stood back up from the storm, but probably a quarter of the first planting is broken right off.

Cukes are producing heavy. Canned 7 quarts of garlic dill spears this afternoon.

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 17, 2018, 04:08 PM
The bee guys were cleaning out the hives.
Got a couple fresh quarts from there last clean out...

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 17, 2018, 04:55 PM
Yum!    :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 18, 2018, 10:25 AM

Yes sir honey in my tea year round
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 18, 2018, 10:35 AM
Put up 7 pints of dill pickle chips this morning.

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 ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 18, 2018, 10:38 AM
Yes sir honey in my tea year round

  Put some  in your sweet corn when you boil it... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 18, 2018, 10:41 AM
Put up 7 pints of dill pickle chips this morning.

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 ;D

  Nice job Bill..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 18, 2018, 12:03 PM


  Nothing like good local honey! Garden is winding down now, pulled almost all my cuke vines, maters are fruiting but the blight is really taking it's toll on them. Gonna be down to Brussles ans peppers soon, and that's fine as our build is set to begin in a couple weeks. Can't wait to start the raised beds for next year.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 18, 2018, 12:32 PM

  Nothing like good local honey! Garden is winding down now, pulled almost all my cuke vines, maters are fruiting but the blight is really taking it's toll on them. Gonna be down to Brussles ans peppers soon, and that's fine as our build is set to begin in a couple weeks. Can't wait to start the raised beds for next year.

  Nice loser. You and Lisa  have a busy fall ahead of you guys..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 18, 2018, 05:15 PM
  Nice loser. You and Lisa  have a busy fall ahead of you guys..
Yup, gonna be a busy one for sure, but man are we looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 18, 2018, 07:56 PM
My tomatoes are just coming on. Picked the first one today. I'm getting a 5 gallon bucket of cukes every third day. Beans are going strong. Picked a head of cabbage the other night and braised it with kielbasa and carrots.  ;D

It sounds like you're going to be busy, Ed!  Good luck with the build.  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 19, 2018, 05:46 PM
My tomatoes are just coming on. Picked the first one today. I'm getting a 5 gallon bucket of cukes every third day. Beans are going strong. Picked a head of cabbage the other night and braised it with kielbasa and carrots.  ;D

It sounds like you're going to be busy, Ed!  Good luck with the build.  8)
Well I hope to show it off on the Perch&Pickle weekend!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 19, 2018, 06:05 PM
I'm looking forward to it. I sampled my garlic dill spears after fishing today. I think they're a contender!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 23, 2018, 07:50 PM
Today's haul.
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Broccoli and cauliflower ready for a salt bath soak. (That's a 32 qt. pot)

And for dinner......
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Eggplant lasagna. Instead of pasta layers, the layers are thin sliced, garlic floured, and fried eggplant with panko bread crumbs, tomato sauce,  mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta. Mmmmm!   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 23, 2018, 07:56 PM
Hasn’t been my finest year with the garden, but have been plugging away when I could. Finally harvested Portugal hot peppers, jalapeños, cayenne peppers, and Hungarian was peppers.

Throw in there a handful of tomatoes and cukes, we are going to have some fun this weekend.

BLT’s for dinner tomorrow, then it’s time for jalapeño jam and some fresh salsa.

Man, I wish I had the time and expertise to have a bigger, healthier garden...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 24, 2018, 05:08 AM

Eggplant lasagna. Instead of pasta layers, the layers are thin sliced, garlic floured, and fried eggplant with panko bread crumbs, tomato sauce,  mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta. Mmmmm!   ;D
d**n the cardiologist.......full cheese ahead!

Looks delicious Bill. I do a similar dish with zucchini. I also do a perch lasagna with spinach and a very rich white sauce.

I have to pick this morning. Tomatoes are coming on fast and there's another batch of pickles ready to be packed. Last Saturday I did 14 pints and 4 quarts of pickles. Folks have been pestering me for pickles so I did up a bunch in pints to gift. The quarts are for my son and I and have lots more jalapeños than the others. We like them on the hot side.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 24, 2018, 07:56 AM
What's lasagna without the cheese?  :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 24, 2018, 07:07 PM
Hey....I'm a cheesy kind of guy myself. Love my cheese. I'm lucky enough to have Heluva Good Cheese in my back yard. Super brand of all the common varieties.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: jperch on Aug 25, 2018, 08:02 AM
 I also do a perch lasagna with spinach and a very rich white sauce.

Rg
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Hmmmm, perch + spinach lasagna, sounds awesome.  Care to share your recipe Bob?
jperch
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 25, 2018, 10:21 AM
My go to cheese place...     ;D
  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Original+Herkimer+County+Cheese/@42.998753,-75.050346,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9b7de914b5b13a0!8m2!3d42.998753!4d-75.050346  (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Original+Herkimer+County+Cheese/@42.998753,-75.050346,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9b7de914b5b13a0!8m2!3d42.998753!4d-75.050346)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 25, 2018, 10:24 AM
My fave.... ;D. Just had some..... ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 25, 2018, 07:59 PM
Do you spread it or dip it?  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 26, 2018, 05:53 AM
Dippin pretzel sticks in it....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 26, 2018, 12:20 PM
First batch of pepper jam in the books. Use jalapeños, Hungarian Wax and Portugal hot peppers this go round. The guys in the woods and on the ice prefer it hot, hot, hot so did not use any bell peppers.


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Aug 26, 2018, 02:04 PM
First batch of pepper jam in the books. Use jalapeños, Hungarian Wax and Portugal hot peppers this go round. The guys in the woods and on the ice prefer it hot, hot, hot so did not use any bell peppers.


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I had a very good jalapenos season and my wife just made the same thing.  Delicious on a cracker,  hard to stop eating it.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 26, 2018, 07:03 PM
I also do a perch lasagna with spinach and a very rich white sauce.

Rg

Hmmmm, perch + spinach lasagna, sounds awesome.  Care to share your recipe Bob?
jperch

Give me a bit, I'll have to check the recipe files. Don't  want to miss anything.

I usually don't  cook by recipe, but, I like to have a base line to work from.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 26, 2018, 07:17 PM
I had a very good jalapenos season and my wife just made the same thing.  Delicious on a cracker,  hard to stop eating it.

Yes sir Bateman. Most times I just scoop a wheat thin right in the jam. Or spread on a toasted English muffin.

Also pairs well with venison summer sausage, but what doesn’t...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 27, 2018, 04:07 PM
Picked a bushel of tomatoes yesterday. Mr stripy, beefsteak, black Krim, Better Boy and Jubilee. There's been so much rain they were really full of juice and starting to split. Decided to make a giant pot of garden salsa.


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Taste test with my neighbor rates it AA. Needs a bit mor heat. I can do that👍


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 27, 2018, 04:40 PM
Nice job Bob....  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 27, 2018, 05:15 PM
Let's see.....Perch Lasagna....

White sauce:
Sauté onions, salt and pepper in butter
Add flour to make a nice smooth roux
Reduce with 1% milk till a smooth loose white sauce.

You can add any seasonings you like to the sauce. I like a bunch of fresh Greek oregano, Basil, parsley, garlic salt and pepper.

I use no cook Lasagna by Barrila.

Mix ricotta with whole egg, parsley, salt , pepper, Parmesan and whatever other cheese you like to form a smooth cheese mix.

Layer sauce, Lasagna, fish, ricotta and spinach in 3-4 layers. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese if you're inclined. Top the dish with white sauce and whatever cheese you like. Feta, Parmesan, goat cheese, mozzarella........whatever you like.

Bake slow, covered at 325 degrees till bubbly, . Cook uncovered for anotherr 15-20 minutes or till just browned on top.

This sounds like a simple recipe, and it is.

Like I said, I don't cook with recipes much. So, it's a recipe to,work from.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: jperch on Aug 27, 2018, 05:46 PM
Thanks for the lasagna recipe Bob, the GF and I will give it a whirl, sounds great.
jperch
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2018, 06:15 AM
You're welcome. Add a cup of grated sharp cheddar and some chopped jalapeños to the white sauce to kick it up a bit.👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 28, 2018, 05:42 PM
RG, I am going to miss gardening season too. Nothing like going from garden to table.

Went through the beds tonight before dinner, beans and tomatoes still there for the taking daily.


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Hoping the late season peppers start popping up for hot sauce, more pepper jam and to be pickled.


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2018, 06:05 PM
Marathon canning session this afternoon.
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18 pints, 10 half pints of mild, medium and hot salsa.

My neighbors sampled the salsa and gave it a big OK! Have to do pickles again later this week. Canning up the goodies will see me through till next spring.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Aug 28, 2018, 07:09 PM
You won't have room in the basement for the little wood shop!   :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 28, 2018, 07:33 PM
I am about to come into an abundance of cherry tomatoes. I am going to attempt to pickle them, with onion, sweet peppers and garlic. May even thrown in a couple pieces of jalapeños in each jar to spice it it up a little.

That, and some cayenne hot sauce are on the agenda for tomorrow evening, after grilling some chicken on the Weber.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2018, 02:52 AM
You won't have room in the basement for the little wood shop!   :w00t:

I have a spare bedroom 👍

Pickles tonight.....I think.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 29, 2018, 05:40 AM
Nice job Bob..   But i cant think of cooking in this heat........
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2018, 08:25 AM
I threw an air conditioner in the kitchen window. Worked out just fine. Doesn't take too long to do pints and half pints.

Had some scrambled eggs for breakfast with the medium salsa on top. Very yummy!

By the way, I bought a couple pairs of silicone BBQ gloves off eBay for $7 a pair. They work great for canning and BBQ. Didn't have to use the bottle grabber thing at all. I highly recommend them.

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Pretty much like these.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 31, 2018, 09:38 AM
Used up the cherry and grape tomatoes. Pickled them with green pepper, onion, garlic, fresh dill and green beans to fill it. Apparently it was full enough


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Also made some cayenne hot sauce. Looking forward to trying it on some grilled wings soon
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 31, 2018, 05:28 PM
Looks like Sunday is pickle day. Checked the garden this morning to find yet another nice crop. Pulled a nice zucchini that we had breaded and fried with a pasta dish I made this evening. My last planting of radishes bolted with the silly heat we've had lately, so, I'll pull them and plant another round after next week's 90+ heat again.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 31, 2018, 05:41 PM
Im such a slacker this year...
Inlaws are here and they said they never seen my garden look so bad..
Should have told them to go home... :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 31, 2018, 11:24 PM
Im such a slacker this year...
Inlaws are here and they said they never seen my garden look so bad..
Should have told them to go home... :laugh:

You know the difference between inlaws and outlaws...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 01, 2018, 08:06 PM
You know the difference between inlaws and outlaws...

   Yeah but im trying not to ruin my wifes inheritance....   ;D ;D ;D.     
30 years this week........
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 01, 2018, 08:09 PM
Well got to making some zucchini relish tonight.  Everything is chopped up and setting or fermenting,  till tomorrow when it gets put in jars...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 01, 2018, 08:13 PM
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  Enough for  10 to 12 guarts..   
I might do some smaller jars for you guys.. .. ;D  .
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 01, 2018, 08:23 PM
   Yeah but im trying not to ruin my wifes inheritance....   ;D ;D ;D.     
30 years this week........

Good for you Dacker! God bless!

For those of you keeping score at home, outlaws are wanted...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 01, 2018, 08:30 PM
Having tasted that relish, I can say .........OH BOY!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 02, 2018, 02:05 PM
That's it! I'm done pickling. Did anoer 4 quarts and 8 pints today of very...very....very dill pickles. This morning I pulled all the pickle plants. Found some seriously giant pickles hiding in the depths. A couple went a pound and a half at least. I have a lot of extra cukes that I'll take to work and give away. There's quite a few that are just too far gone to eat so, they'll go out by the compost bin. I'll probably have volunteer pickles next year, but that's cool.

I'll get the empty beds ready for radishes and greens.

Just a super pickle and cuke harvest this year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 02, 2018, 02:27 PM


I'll get the empty beds ready for radishes and greens.


Rg


Every time I see the word “radishes”, or see a radish, I think of college.

 :evil:

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 02, 2018, 05:03 PM
That's it! I'm done pickling. Did anoer 4 quarts and 8 pints today of very...very....very dill pickles. This morning I pulled all the pickle plants. Found some seriously giant pickles hiding in the depths. A couple went a pound and a half at least. I have a lot of extra cukes that I'll take to work and give away. There's quite a few that are just too far gone to eat so, they'll go out by the compost bin. I'll probably have volunteer pickles next year, but that's cool.

I'll get the empty beds ready for radishes and greens.

Just a super pickle and cuke harvest this year.

Rg I'm envious my friend, my vines did horrible  :'( None ever really established good roots for some reason. Oh well on to raised beds next year  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 02, 2018, 05:43 PM

Every time I see the word “radishes”, or see a radish, I think of college.

 :evil:

Well, I didn't go to college. Hard knocks excepted....so what does radish mean to a collegiate?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Sep 02, 2018, 06:04 PM
Well, I didn't go to college. Hard knocks excepted....so what does radish mean to a collegiate?

Rg
X2  ??? ???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 03, 2018, 03:08 PM
A couple of 1 pound pickles that were over looked.

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They'll be going to seed by the compost bin.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 03, 2018, 03:23 PM
Thats a big cucumber.  .    ..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 03, 2018, 03:29 PM
Relish is set to go..... ;D


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 03, 2018, 05:04 PM
Why are the jars upside down on the counter?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 03, 2018, 06:31 PM
Why are the jars upside down on the counter?

   For some reason I find they seal
 better....   :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 03, 2018, 06:44 PM
Thats a big cucumber.  .    ..

Pickle...its a  pickle gone rogue.
I turn my jars upside down too now. If nothing else it allows the garlic and onions to drop to the "top"  ::)
Eg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 08, 2018, 05:23 PM

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A fresh tomato is a happy tomato!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 08, 2018, 05:54 PM
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A fresh tomato is a happy tomato!  ;D
Man, they look great!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 10, 2018, 03:55 PM
Good night for sausage,  and peppers and tomatoes from the garden.   And fresh rolls from the frendly bakery...

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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 10, 2018, 03:56 PM
Nice bushel of tomatoes Bill.....
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Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 10, 2018, 04:35 PM
Thanks guys. They milled into 13 quarts of juice that's still cooking down. The house smells great!

That sure looks good, Dom! Wish my sauce was done!   ;D
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 10, 2018, 07:30 PM
Looks delicious Dom. We're making sauce next weekend. Cooked up a storm for our clam bake last Saturday. What a great early fall day to party and chow down.

I'll probably pull the tomatoes this coming weekend and fire up the chipper up to make compost. I'll empty the bin and add to the beds then fill it up again with the accumulated garden waste. The snow peas are almost 6' tall with a ton of blossoms. Time is coming to plant the greens in the trough and a fall crop of radishes. Need to order some seed garlic too. I have plenty for the hardneck but want to try a couple of other varieties.

Learned a lot this year. Had a really good harvest and put up a good stock of pickles and salsa. But, its fall and I can see the end in sight.

Rg
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Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 11, 2018, 08:34 AM
I've still got at least another two bushels of tomatoes on the vine, so it will be a while before I pull my plants.  ;D
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 11, 2018, 05:09 PM
We had tomatoes and cukes with dinner tonight ( last of the cukes). Snow peas are really growing fast. Hope they produce. .

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 16, 2018, 07:11 AM
Been taking care of the neighbors chickens and  I got this yesterday..   Bet that hurt coming out....... :o :o :o


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2018, 04:42 PM
Told my Bride this morning that I'm really gonna miss going out to the garden and picking my lunch. Had two kinds of tomatoes and fresh picked snow peas for lunch today. Added some left over ribeye steak chunks ...just because I had left over ribeye.
👍
Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 17, 2018, 05:35 PM
Me to Bob.
Having tomato on toast  tonight with relish on it. Its almost over..
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2018, 05:55 PM
I was just planning my weekend. Looks like the chipper/shredder is coming out of hibernation. I have to crop my asparagus. The snow peas and asparagus are becoming "one with the universe". Can't make my way down the beds any more, and the snow peas need the sunlight.

Rg
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 18, 2018, 03:20 PM
Ask and you shall receive!
Rg
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Post by: tomturkey on Sep 18, 2018, 05:45 PM
Rg  Do not be in a hurry to take down your Asparagus. It should be left until it turns brown as it is still building the strength of the crowns. Our asparagus growers do not mow it off until it is brown.
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 18, 2018, 06:23 PM
I don't usually do anything to it till spring....based on your advice. But, I've pruned it back several times without any negative effects. I'll probably just give it a " haircut". We harvested a nice amount last year and the plants are way more full as the summer wore on.

It's a nice little patch.

Rg
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Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 18, 2018, 06:44 PM

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Nachos with garden fresh salsa.  ;D

That's what I miss every year. Fresh salsa!    :(
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 18, 2018, 06:59 PM
And...lemonade in the background?👍

Rg
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Post by: fishnmachine on Sep 18, 2018, 07:22 PM
Uhh.... Lime-ade. No scurvy for me!  Lol.  8)
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 20, 2018, 06:04 PM
Good man!
I may have picked my last tomato this morning. I'm guessing I'll be firing up the chipper this weekend and making compost for the spring. There's quite a pile of stuff to shred already and I've got a bunch more to add. My snow peas took a hit last night. The huge amount of moisture in the air and fairly cold temps caused many of them to tip over. Don't know if they can recover. Pretty much a failed crop. I think the excessively warm temps caused them to shoot up way more than usual. They were near 8' tall.

But......it's time to plant some fall greens and radishes👍👍👍

Rg
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Post by: trapper2000 on Sep 20, 2018, 09:07 PM
I got 6 tomatos from plants I never planted  .... plants grew from tomatoes left on the ground  so I staked them  just to watch them grow ....
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 20, 2018, 10:04 PM
I picked the last of my cherry and grape tomatoes this evening, going to camp as snacks for the girls this weekend.

Habanero and cayenne peppers are still going strong, will have a batch of hot sauce to make soon.

Going to miss grabbing tomatoes and cukes for salads before work. But, all good things must come to an end
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 24, 2018, 05:56 PM
Last harvest of peppers and zucchini..
Just cut up another double batch of relish thats sitting .......


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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 25, 2018, 04:02 AM
Mmmmmm....made sauce the past couple days.

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It'll hold us for a little while. Pulled all the tomato plants but the yellow cherry. It's still producing my daily lunch. I'm about ready to turn over the beds, empty the compost bin and plant some radishes and greens. I've been waiting for a good couple days of rain which we're getting right now.

Then it's time to put the winter cover on the trough planter and get some spinach going. When the birds have picked over the sunflowers, I'll pull them,  fire up the chipper and get to work on the pile of stuff I'll use to refill the compost bin.

I'm sure gonna miss my fresh tomatoes for lunch. With any luck I can switch over to fresh green salads instead.

Another season slowly fades away.

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 25, 2018, 01:36 PM
Looks great Bob. I still have cherrys and a few green hairlomes left...
Google. Why not to till a raised bed garden...
From not stepping in them and compacting the soil , to turning over and releasing nitrogen to poping up new weed seeds..
Just add compost every fall and spring..
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 25, 2018, 03:38 PM
Thanks, I'll take a look at that Dom
I topped off the beds with compost this afternoon.

Rg
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 25, 2018, 05:39 PM
I think I'm ok using the little tiller I have. It only works stuff into the top 3-4" or so. Makes it really friable and allows the water to go deep as they were describing. Also, my compost isn't exactly complete. There's a lot of coarse matter in it that needs to be broken up to work over the next 6 months till planting.

I kind of fly by the seat of my pants, but it seems sensible to me to give it a moderate tilling. I could be wrong...I was once......I think 😀

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 25, 2018, 07:13 PM
Yum...

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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 27, 2018, 03:31 AM
Yum! I've tasted that relish👍👍

Rg
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 29, 2018, 03:32 AM
Well, I got out the chipper the other day and reduced a pile of garden and yard waste to a half bin of happily composting stuff. It was already steaming yesterday afternoon.

I'll pick the jalapeños today  but leave the plants. They're still blossoming.

I'm off to the farmers market for apples after my walk this morning. Gonna make applesauce tomorrow.

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 01, 2018, 06:04 AM
Hope this month is sunny and warm.
We have LOTS of mums that are not even flowering yet....I bet 100's will be thrown away in a couple weeks... :-\


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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 01, 2018, 07:36 AM
Not from the garden but went for the first apple picking trip of 2018. did up 3 batches of dehydrated apple slices and a 6qt pot of apple sauce


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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 01, 2018, 05:11 PM
Apple season is one of our favorites. Picked up a bushel on Saturday and canned 28 pints on Sunday. The last 5 pints were kicked up with some jalapeños from the garden and a cup of bourbon.

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 01, 2018, 05:53 PM
Yup its apple season . We will be making apple sauce this weekend..... :D
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 02, 2018, 06:46 PM
Dom, the jalapeño bourbon apple sauce I'd really good. This needs further study.

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 04, 2018, 11:18 AM
Sounds great Bob.  I see a trade in order here.. ;D
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 04, 2018, 11:21 AM
Put a bunch of mums in the side-by-side yesyerday and after i took them out this guy was in there... ;D


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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 04, 2018, 11:24 AM
Today i picked up a pumpkin for a nice lady  and this was under it...    ::) ::)


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Post by: SHaRPS on Oct 04, 2018, 12:27 PM
Toss em' on the grill! Teriyaki
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Post by: wallyworld on Oct 04, 2018, 01:19 PM
 :o :pinch: on both finds
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 04, 2018, 01:46 PM
:o :pinch: on both finds

 ;D ;D
   
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Post by: wallyworld on Oct 04, 2018, 01:58 PM
Yup that's my song  :w00t:
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 07, 2018, 06:51 AM
wish i could grow cabbage and Brussels sprouts like the ones i picked up at the farmers stand.....


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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 10, 2018, 11:47 AM
Took the electric fence down the other day and all ready have deer hoof prints in my raised beds...


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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 10, 2018, 06:24 PM
Picked up seed garlic today from a nearby farm market. They grow really good produce. Also got a pint of roasting chestnuts and some fresh tomatoes.love a good family farm stand.

Rg
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Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 17, 2018, 05:22 PM
Hated doing it, but I stripped the tomatoes, peppers, and egg plants tonight with the threat of this freeze tonight.  Heck the peppers are still blossoming!  :'(
I also took a beautiful basketball sized cauliflower.  :)
I left the broccoli, Brussels, and cabbage. They'll survive this little cold snap! Grrrrrr!  >:(
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 18, 2018, 03:08 AM
Yeah Bill, I picked the jalapeños and the last of the yellow plum tomatoes last Sunday. Planted 155 cloves of garlic and cut back some of the flowers I had left. 35 here right now. I'd imagine e rest of my flowers will be drooping this morning.

Ah well....another season passes.

Rg
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Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 18, 2018, 07:19 AM

Picked my last tomatoe yesterday, few beans left and maybe a pepper or 2 , time to pull it all , grabbed the last of my squash late last week
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 18, 2018, 07:59 AM
Pulled mine all last week..
Got some weed roots to dig out and add more compost and im good.
Still have to clean the big pots on the deck..  They looked like this at 6am..


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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 18, 2018, 05:00 PM
We had some icy rain but no snow. I'll be plowing this winter but I'm not ready just yet. Tomorrow night looks like a campfire and bourbon night to us. Big old fire.......moderate bourbon. Seems like a short fall this year. Leaves haven't really changed or fallen and we've got freezing temps in the forecast.

What happened to "Indian Summer"?

Rg
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 22, 2018, 09:22 AM
I have to build a few shrub protectors for the winter. Anyone have a preference between 1"x2" versus 1"x4" boards?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 22, 2018, 12:56 PM
Wood pallets work wonders pluss there usually free... ;)
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 22, 2018, 01:07 PM
Wood pallets work wonders pluss there usually free... ;)

I do that when i can dacker. I should have mentioned some of the targets for the protection include Arborvitaes and Lilacs. the latter were grown from samplings and i can no longer get away with pallets. I figured while i had the table saw going i would also make a few for the 7' Arborvitaes at the corner of the house, that i need to be careful of when i rake my roof.

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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 22, 2018, 01:53 PM
I do that when i can dacker. I should have mentioned some of the targets for the protection include Arborvitaes and Lilacs. the latter were grown from samplings and i can no longer get away with pallets. I figured while i had the table saw going i would also make a few for the 7' Arborvitaes at the corner of the house, that i need to be careful of when i rake my roof.

I could take the pallets apart and purpose them. Connect with a cross piece
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 23, 2018, 04:02 AM
No shrubs for me. One part of gardening I don't like much is trimming shrubs and hedges.

Marigolds are still going strong. Flower boxes and beds are dwindling. I'll pull it all after the first real frost. Haven't had one yet.

Had to cover the garlic bed with plastic netting. Something was digging around in it. Could have been the little skunk I caught in The Havahart trap last week. Had it set in the garden to get a chipmunk that was planting a flower seeds in all my beds. The skunk was a little guy. Body was about 10" long. I put a small tarp over the trap and moved him out into the back yard, opened the trap door and he ambled off.

I ended up getting the chippy the next day.
Rg
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Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 23, 2018, 06:29 AM
Picked 1 last tomatoe and 4 peppers , looks like BLTs and stuffed peppers 👍🏻pulled everything but the marigolds  ,
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Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 23, 2018, 08:20 AM

No shrubs for me. One part of gardening I don't like much is trimming shrubs and hedges.


Rg

I hear you Bob.
I hate pruning shrubs.
It always seems like 2-3 weeks after doing it they are needing it again.
And the cleanup afterwards....
 :-\


A few weeks back Donna and I pulled the shrubs from the garden in front of our home's front porch.
Long hard back breaking work to dig the roots on 2 of them.
I broke a tow strap using the SUV too.
Bought a larger one but still had to dig to China before the 2nd one gave up the fight.

Afterwards, we planted 6 hearty mums in there.
They look great and will never need pruning.

Next year the one on the other side of the front of the house gets a make over.
I'm thinking hosta!!!

 ;D
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 24, 2018, 06:01 AM
Wish you guys lived closer.
I could fill your yards with all the mums that are getting thrown away... :-\ :-\
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Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 24, 2018, 06:56 AM


 That’s to bad
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Post by: deerefishyfishy on Oct 24, 2018, 01:26 PM
A local greenhouse near me is in the same situation RD. I picked up three 10" potted mums for $10.99 on Monday. Buy 1, get 2 free just to get rid of them before they close at the end of the month. They had some big, beautiful plants that were just starting to bloom so they should look good for at least a few weeks, I hope.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 24, 2018, 01:57 PM

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      :-\ :-\ :-\
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Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 24, 2018, 02:54 PM
I got mine 6-8 wks back for $5 each

nice large ones too
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Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 24, 2018, 02:59 PM

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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 24, 2018, 05:38 PM
I hear you Bob.
I hate pruning shrubs.
It always seems like 2-3 weeks after doing it they are needing it again.
And the cleanup afterwards....
 :-\


A few weeks back Donna and I pulled the shrubs from the garden in front of our home's front porch.
Long hard back breaking work to dig the roots on 2 of them.
I broke a tow strap using the SUV too.
Bought a larger one but still had to dig to China before the 2nd one gave up the fight.

Afterwards, we planted 6 hearty mums in there.
They look great and will never need pruning.

Next year the one on the other side of the front of the house gets a make over.
I'm thinking hosta!!!

 ;D

Those are "Hardy" mums.

Good move. Well worth the effort. Hostas, plantains, cone flowers......any annual is good for me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 24, 2018, 08:03 PM

Those are "Hardy" mums.

Rg



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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 25, 2018, 03:23 AM
You two have some strange resemblance.....except for the mustache.....and hair.

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 25, 2018, 06:40 AM
Oh my....    :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
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Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 25, 2018, 06:50 AM
You two have some strange resemblance.....except for the mustache.....and hair.

Rg


Here's your body double -



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Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 25, 2018, 08:01 AM

Holy 💩 you 2 🎃
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 25, 2018, 02:07 PM
My yard is full.

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Post by: Bartman44 on Oct 25, 2018, 05:30 PM
Looks great!
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 25, 2018, 06:06 PM
Gotta love leftovers Dom.

Good to see you around Bart. Hope all is well.

I have no words Mac.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 25, 2018, 06:41 PM


I have no words Mac.

Rg


Shocked!
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Post by: fishnmachine on Oct 31, 2018, 06:05 PM
Picked fresh broccoli for chicken penne with Alfredo for dinner tonight.     ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 31, 2018, 07:00 PM
I'm envious Bill. My garden fresh veggies are all done.

It is to weep!

Rg
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Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 08, 2018, 05:01 PM
Harvested winter squash tonight before the big freeze sets in. I'm afraid after Friday night the cold is going to stay with us.

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Butternut, Buttercup, and Spaghetti. That should get us through.  ;D
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 08, 2018, 05:13 PM
Nice harvest Bill. We had butternut squash the other night with sausage and pasta..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 08, 2018, 05:23 PM
Thanks Dom. Tonight we're having sausage and peppers in tomato sauce over spaghetti squash. It smells so freakin' good in here right now!!  ;D
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Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 10, 2018, 05:08 PM
Tonight I cut the Brussel stocks. Last night the deer ignored the electric fence and pruned the leaves, so I figured it was time to take them before they beat me. 

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Yum!   ;D
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 11, 2018, 04:18 PM
Great last harvest Bill.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 11, 2018, 04:38 PM
Yup, but it's all over now......   :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 11, 2018, 04:50 PM
Just on to another hobby know..  ;)
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Post by: Mac Attack on Nov 11, 2018, 04:55 PM
Stupid wind ripped off the black plastic I had covering my raised beds for last 2 yrs.


Maybe I'll plant next year instead of installing new plastic.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 11, 2018, 05:18 PM
Just on to another hobby know..  ;)
Yeah, like firewood!   Lol.  ::)
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Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 12, 2018, 05:30 PM
I found a new pickle recipe that I'm going to try next year.
Whiskey Pickles!
It's pretty much the same recipe as for dill pickles but with the addition of 2 oz. of whiskey or bourbon per pint jar before packing the cukes.

I'm still on the fence whether it's a waste of good liquor or not, but I won't know until I give it a try.   ;D
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Post by: SHaRPS on Nov 13, 2018, 06:21 AM
I found a new pickle recipe that I'm going to try next year.
Whiskey Pickles!
It's pretty much the same recipe as for dill pickles but with the addition of 2 oz. of whiskey or bourbon per pint jar before packing the cukes.

I'm still on the fence whether it's a waste of good liquor or not, but I won't know until I give it a try.   ;D

Its only a waste if you dont use the liquid. After your done with the pickles, use the pickle juice to marinate some chicken in it.
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Post by: rgfixit on Nov 13, 2018, 03:54 PM
Drunken pickled chicken........I LIKE IT!

I added a good portion of bourbon to the last batch of applesauce we put up. My Bride was skeptical until she tasted it. She suggested a " Bourbon apple pie".

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Nov 13, 2018, 05:08 PM
That sounds really good.   ;D
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 11, 2019, 05:26 PM
Nothing like fresh lemon blossoms in January... Sure smell good.. ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 11, 2019, 06:57 PM
Pretty cool Dom. I've got a plant that is starting to produce blossoms in this low light. I'll get some pics tomorrow. I still don't know exactly what it is. I just call it the "Crazy  Plant" . It'll throw blossom stalks till April.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Feb 28, 2019, 06:28 PM


   As I Age, I find my love for radishes seems to multiply out of control. Is this normal?  ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 01, 2019, 03:16 AM
Absolutely!!!
It's right up there with pickles.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 05, 2019, 04:26 PM
Its just the beginning.... :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/c6nzkQR3/20190305-082741.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c6nzkQR3)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Mar 05, 2019, 11:32 PM
uh oh  ;D. started a couple out of pure cabin fever myself
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 06, 2019, 03:13 AM
Nice Dom. Playing in the dirt already!
Truck after truck have been unloaded at the store. Mulch is piling up all over the place. Fencing, soil, lawn mowers, grills, gazebos, seed, fertilizer..........spring is just around the corner.

I'm waiting another month before starting anything in the hot bed. Unless we get a real warm spell.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 06, 2019, 12:02 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/YLknbQG9/IMG-20190303-113324528.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YLknbQG9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bGW4HG9D/IMG-20190306-125744551-HDR.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bGW4HG9D)Nice Loser! I started a few myself out of pure cabin fever. The new house has some really nice south facing windows.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 06, 2019, 12:06 PM
I'm looking at some dwarf citrus trees, and trying to find a good deal on some cedar for raised beds. That stuff if expensive....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 06, 2019, 02:01 PM
Just use pine. Mine are 4 years in and show no signs of rot. For what cedar will cost you, you can replace pine 3 times.

Paint it with a latex solid body stain and it'll last 4 times as long.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 06, 2019, 02:06 PM
I'm leaning that way Bob, going to see what the Amish have first.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 06, 2019, 03:30 PM
Screw that Bob
The copper and fermeldehyde in pressure treated adds a little flavor to your veggies and fruits.

 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 06, 2019, 03:57 PM
Nice starts Ed.  Hope all is well with your Bride and the new house..
Use pine mine are 10 years old and just fine.. Wish i went 12" high to start with. But im hoping all of mine will be 20" tall this season...  ;)  Just cant bend over anymore.. :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 06, 2019, 04:21 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/wRdH4pjR/20190306-093313.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wRdH4pjR)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 06, 2019, 04:55 PM
Screw that Bob
The copper and fermeldehyde in pressure treated adds a little flavor to your veggies and fruits.

 ;)

Never mentioned pressure treated 'Mac. Wouldn't use it. Just plain old hem fir. If you can get rough sawn hardwoods at a reasonable price, go for it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Mar 06, 2019, 05:50 PM
Looking good Dom. I ripped my garden apart in the fall so I have a complete re-do coming  this spring. Trying to use some of everyone's  former pics for ideas to maximize the space I have. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 06, 2019, 07:04 PM
I'm going for some raised....raised beds. Potatoes are my new focus this year. We had such great luck and delicious results last season, I'm gonna get deeper into growing taters in a few different mediums. I'm also gonna really try the "tomtato " grafting this season. I made it grow last year but started it too late to get both tomatoes and potatoes.
 
Aside from that, its pickles, eating tomatoes, radishes, spinach, one and only one zucchini plant and the asparagus patch. I really can't wait for the asparagus to come alive. Had some from the store last week. AllI could think was, 

" OYE! Mine is so much better"

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Mar 07, 2019, 06:24 AM
i am gonna try some raised beds this year gonna cut myself some lumber this week to build them this spring
has anyone tryed straw bale gardening? ive seen it on the inerweb and looks different i may try some with snap peas and pole beans along a chain link fence i put around my yard for my dogs gonna place them on the outside of it on the south end ,just wondering if anyone has done that type of gardening
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 07, 2019, 06:27 AM
Bob look up potatoes grown in pallet towers..   I havent done this in years . Last time i did i gave or  through away alot i couldnt keep from spoiling..
Going to do one this year..
And yes really raised beds are better..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 07, 2019, 07:31 AM
I've seen the pallet beds Dom. They're interesting. I've also thought about builidng some out of woven saplings. I think they'll grow just about anywhere and in anything as long as the soil is good. I've seen some made out of fencing where straw is put around the inside perimeter and the center is filled with soil builidng up the bed as the plants grow.

I've never tried the straw bale beds. Seems to me that you'd have to mow the tops of the bales as the seeds in them germinated. I suppose you could cover them with plastic and eliminate that problem.

I know I'm getting itchy to play in the dirt,

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 07, 2019, 07:42 AM
Nice starts Ed.  Hope all is well with your Bride and the new house..
Use pine mine are 10 years old and just fine.. Wish i went 12" high to start with. But im hoping all of mine will be 20" tall this season...  ;)  Just cant bend over anymore.. :-\
Thanks Dom, It really is!

  I'm going with the pine, found some rough cut. Thinking I want to go 18 inches based on some of the videos I watched. Can't wait to expand the garden, Lisa's mother is pining for some old school home made wine, so I will add a lattice and start some grapes. I'm a huge fan of hard cider so more apple trees are a must. Excited to try some radishes for the first time, and looking forward to my Speragu as well! Snow is still falling heavily, but spring is in my heart.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 07, 2019, 05:08 PM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 07, 2019, 05:10 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/cKtKdyMs/20190307-134412.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKtKdyMs)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishnmachine on Mar 07, 2019, 09:09 PM
Show off!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 08, 2019, 05:25 PM
Think it's time to order up my seed potatoes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 10, 2019, 09:16 AM
Combination plug. 4 different plants in one.  One in each hanging basket ..  About 8000..... :P
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Flats of plugs to plant.

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 10, 2019, 06:55 PM
 One of the things I enjoy is the changing seasons so thank you Raquettedacker for all the recent photos. They tell me Spring is coming and all it's different ways to enjoty the outdoors in warmer temperatures.

Is there any advantage to the combination plugs over single plant ones.

Steve
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 11, 2019, 02:23 AM
It was 55 in my hot box planter yesterday.  Pulled more weeks and I'll get some stuff started.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 11, 2019, 06:09 AM
Steve its eaiser and faster putting one plug in each basket  at a time than put 4 in each..  ;)  A lot of other baskets get 3 , 4 or 5 plugs in at once...
        Dom
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 11, 2019, 07:39 PM
Raquettedacker/Dom,thank you for the explanation with the volume of planting you do guess any time saved is a bonus. Do you have to separate out the plants as they grow or just make sure any basket/pot is big enough to handle to root system.

Steve
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 12, 2019, 04:39 AM
There good size hanging baskets they can handle it......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 15, 2019, 04:53 PM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 16, 2019, 03:07 AM
You've been a busy boy Dom! Looking great. Our store has been opening up the garden center for the last couple weeks. Around 80,000 bags of mulch on site so far. Trees and shrubs have already arrived along with soil,fencing,  fertilizers, seed, tractors, mowers and all sorts of patio stuff. I guess the annuals are due in around the first week of April.

Spring is on it's way!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 16, 2019, 05:08 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/949dhHbk/20190315-104724.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/949dhHbk)

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   We need a like button lol. Then again that's lazy.  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 18, 2019, 04:39 PM
The deer are waiting for me to plant my garden....

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 18, 2019, 05:33 PM
That's pretty cool Dom. I often see deer bedded down in our yard. It's kind of park like. A big triangle of roads with houses built all around the perimeter. The middle is about  6 acres of mowed area with big old maple trees. They love to travel through late at night.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 21, 2019, 02:55 AM
Nice day yesterday. Pulled the tractor out of storage, cut down the dead asparagus and repaired my hot box. A,wind storm took the top off of it and sailed it a hundred feet or so across the yard. Still all in one piece but had to glue a chunk tat ripped out where the piston that opens the lid tore out.

Today I'll add a few bags of soil to it and bury the rope lights for heat at night. Then I think I'll get some spinach started. And maybe a few other things.

Sure was a treat to be outdoors working on stuff. Looks like I could be plowing on Saturday. >:(

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 21, 2019, 11:26 AM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 21, 2019, 03:40 PM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 21, 2019, 03:44 PM
Now thats gardening on a grand scale.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 21, 2019, 06:13 PM
Only 8 more houses to fill....     :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 22, 2019, 02:37 AM
Ok.....that's a lot of work!

Looks like we could get a few inches of snow tonight. Back to low 50's on Sunday. I'll probably wait till then to mulch over the planting around the flagpole. Stuff is popping up everywhere. Iris, daffodils and tulips are looking for some sunshine. My other beds are still frozen on top.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 22, 2019, 04:41 AM
200 thousand plugs coming over next week.... :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 22, 2019, 06:42 AM
Thank you for the photos Raquettedacker you and your employees have been busy. How many green houses do you have on the property. When do all the flowers for Easter start arriving at your business.
Steve
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 22, 2019, 10:18 AM
Not my employees Steve the businesses....

(https://i.postimg.cc/hf2kMfv3/20190322-111424.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hf2kMfv3)


  Old picture.  Last green house is twice as long..

And dont do Easter plants ...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 23, 2019, 10:44 AM
Raquettedacker/Dom I thought you were a part owner of the business thanks for the photo.
Steve
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2019, 11:57 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/bSxK9K6m/20190322-115257.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSxK9K6m)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Mar 23, 2019, 01:06 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/bSxK9K6m/20190322-115257.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSxK9K6m)

That’s awesome
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2019, 01:46 PM
Z all those new flowers will be clipped off. Theres 4 plants in those hanging basket and in 3 weeks they will be hanging down below the bottom of the pot, thats when you want flowers on them..That way there all ready for the week before mother's day..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 26, 2019, 11:31 AM
Nothing like the smell of marigolds in the morning... Thousands.. . :P

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 26, 2019, 04:09 PM
Got peppers...

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 26, 2019, 04:10 PM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 27, 2019, 02:43 AM
That's indoor production farming Dom. I'm sure it's just the annual routine ( no pun intended). Looks overwhelming to me.

My hot box has been averaging around 55* the past week. I'm gonna start plantsin it  next week. Almost time to turn over the raised beds a bit and work in the composted leaves from last fall. Still thinking about what I'm gonna do for the potato bin. Don't want anything plastic or ugly.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: big_guy_13021 on Mar 28, 2019, 08:28 PM
Looks like alot of work Dom looks nice though
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 29, 2019, 04:01 AM
Just ordered 4 of these potato bags .

(https://i.postimg.cc/BjZ80qm9/IMG-0812.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BjZ80qm9)

10 gallon with a flap to extract the spuds. 4 for $19. I'm gonna try those and a few plastic tubs if I can find some cheap.

Did some gardening yesterday afternoon. Turned over a bed that the voles had been living in all winter. Tunnels and holes everywhere. They ate all he carrots I tried to winter over. I did them in with traps and baits.

Pulled the plastic mesh and leaves off the garlic bed to find all of the cloves I planted (160 of them) sprouted. I fluffed up the leaves, put them back on the bed and put the plastic mesh over the top of it all to keep the squirrels from digging around in there. Spots in the other raised beds are still frozen.

The hot box is almost ready to go. I buried the rope lights in it yesterday. This morning it's 40 outside and 58 in the soil of the box. I need to add a couple cubic feet of soil the box and plan to plant it next week. Gonna start my pickles, cukes, tomatoes and peppers. I'll plant some spinach in there too . We love our spinach.

Sure was nice to play in the dirt.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 29, 2019, 03:58 PM
Topped off the hot bed today. It was 76 when I got home and 53 outside. I'll be putting down some seed tomorrow I think.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 29, 2019, 04:15 PM
Nice Bob.  Got warm in the greenhouses today once the sun came out..
Couple thousand perennials....

(https://i.postimg.cc/qh5s1H8S/20190329-160718.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qh5s1H8S)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K33nVpfz/20190329-160722.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K33nVpfz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dDhmLDFY/20190329-160735.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dDhmLDFY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cvymqWVN/20190329-160738.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvymqWVN)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: icefisher47 on Mar 29, 2019, 04:23 PM
I miss being able to garden. Hoping to be able to after my surgeries.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: icefisher47 on Mar 29, 2019, 04:24 PM
Just ordered 4 of these potato bags .

(https://i.postimg.cc/BjZ80qm9/IMG-0812.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BjZ80qm9)

10 gallon with a flap to extract the spuds. 4 for $19. I'm gonna try those and a few plastic tubs if I can find some cheap.

Did some gardening yesterday afternoon. Turned over a bed that the voles had been living in all winter. Tunnels and holes everywhere. They ate all he carrots I tried to winter over. I did them in with traps and baits.

Pulled the plastic mesh and leaves off the garlic bed to find all of the cloves I planted (160 of them) sprouted. I fluffed up the leaves, put them back on the bed and put the plastic mesh over the top of it all to keep the squirrels from digging around in there. Spots in the other raised beds are still frozen.

The hot box is almost ready to go. I buried the rope lights in it yesterday. This morning it's 40 outside and 58 in the soil of the box. I need to add a couple cubic feet of soil the box and plan to plant it next week. Gonna start my pickles, cukes, tomatoes and peppers. I'll plant some spinach in there too . We love our spinach.

Sure was nice to play in the dirt.
Rg

Where did you find those potato bags? I’ve never seen them before.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Mar 29, 2019, 05:41 PM


  Good stuff Bob and Dom, I'm almost snow free and ready to start building my raised beds, I'm gonna buy a couple more kits from Runnings, and build some like Bob suggested. Kind of an experiment. The window Toms are thriving, Peppers for whatever reason didn't fare so well? Already have some fresh signs of life from my Strawberries ;D Tons and tons of yard work to do after our build we removed over 100 trees and our yard is basically a gravel bed.... Going to need 70 yards of sand and at least 40 yards of top soil before we can seed...... Gonna be a ton of time spent in the yard  :laugh: :laugh: Sounds like a great summer to me. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 30, 2019, 03:59 PM
Where did you find those potato bags? I’ve never seen them before.

eBay. 4 for $18.

Got the hot box planted today. Starting seeds for 3 kinds of jalapeños, banana peppers, cayenne peppers, a couple zucchini, 4 varieties of tomatoes, 4 kinds of basil, 4 varieties of pickles, a few rows of radishes and a couple rows of spinach.

Bout seed potatoes from Lowes and returned them this morning. They were rotten. Stopped at tractor supply and picked a couple 5 lb bags for $5 each. They look really good. I'm gonna have to,expand my plans for a potato plot.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 01, 2019, 06:30 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/3dXjmkN4/20190401-101540.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dXjmkN4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/p58f0TBS/20190401-101838.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p58f0TBS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mPTYwT1d/20190401-120320.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPTYwT1d)

(https://i.postimg.cc/PL3QJ0xS/20190401-120323.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PL3QJ0xS)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 02, 2019, 04:42 AM
So those first tubers are peonies? Never seen rhubarb sold in containers.

I'm pretty happy with my planter box. 27 outside right now and 61 in the soil. I should be seeing some sprouts in a few days. It's supposed to get near 70 early next week. I'll fill the potato bags and add compost to the raised beds. Not long now.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 02, 2019, 05:06 AM
Yes pee on knees.   ;D
$7.99 in gallon pots for rhubarb and alot of other perennials...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 02, 2019, 04:32 PM
I'll say it again....wish I lived closer.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 02, 2019, 06:50 PM
I'll say it again....wish I lived closer.

Rg
Me too..... But I'm a bit closer, and My Bride get's doted upon by the Dacker Family, so It's high time we made another visit  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 02, 2019, 07:03 PM
Me too..... But I'm a bit closer, and My Bride get's doted upon by the Dacker Family, so It's high time we made another visit  ;D

Good fortune for sure.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 03, 2019, 06:22 AM
Patio tomatoes are looking good...
You guys are welcome anytime you know that.....
Bob if you want to come out and work for a day I will keep you busy....  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/T5QvcqmR/20190402-105303.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5QvcqmR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bDxhZjwS/20190402-105307.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDxhZjwS)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 03, 2019, 02:44 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Q9fsbRHy/20190403-135704.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9fsbRHy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VdxwD9km/20190403-135714.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdxwD9km)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y3WKrvRY/20190403-135716.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3WKrvRY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kB69QY9T/20190403-135734.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kB69QY9T)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QHHN6xgk/20190403-135736.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHHN6xgk)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 03, 2019, 02:53 PM
Work is a 4 letter word Dom.

Besides, I've got plenty to do herethis spring. Just waiting patiently.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 04, 2019, 12:23 PM
From this..

(https://i.postimg.cc/8FzSqznh/20190404-130941.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8FzSqznh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y3ZBvppt/20190404-130949.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3ZBvppt)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 04, 2019, 12:24 PM
To this..

(https://i.postimg.cc/RqDLtpB9/20190404-131626.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RqDLtpB9)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 04, 2019, 03:01 PM
I get the feeling you love this stuff👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 04, 2019, 04:29 PM
Well you know the old saying about when a hobby becomes a job...... :-\

Couple thousand more just arrived.... :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/xJTgLYgJ/20190404-145924.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJTgLYgJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KKb0vtM5/20190404-145928.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KKb0vtM5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/r0njJbYh/20190404-154851.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0njJbYh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yk7tv4dP/20190404-154853.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yk7tv4dP)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 04, 2019, 04:30 PM
Martha Washingtons are growing...

(https://i.postimg.cc/dZZ290C1/20190404-154134.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZZ290C1)

And snapdragons and begonias...

(https://i.postimg.cc/8FhCQf8W/20190404-135908.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8FhCQf8W)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yD3djrvL/20190404-135913.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yD3djrvL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kkfv4X88/20190404-135919.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Kkfv4X88)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rRpyrhDC/20190404-135925.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rRpyrhDC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1ns39RPd/20190404-135927.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1ns39RPd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hJFG5bYc/20190404-135931.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJFG5bYc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gXWnnqyN/20190404-135934.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXWnnqyN)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 06, 2019, 06:53 AM
Looking good Dom. You'll be ready for Mother's Day.
Annuals are arriving at the store by the truck loads. They've got near 80,000 bags of mulch on the property now with more trucks every day.

My strawberries, garlic, tulips, daffodils, sedum, and Iris are all coming up. Next few warm days should help a lot. My potato bags should be here today. I'll be filling them right away. I may turn over one of the beds to plant the excess taters. Just have to turn in some compost to fill them up a bit. Hope to finish staining the outdoor furniture today too. I need it out of the garage so I can start moving the "Little Wood Shop " out of the basement.

Lots to do in the spring.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 06, 2019, 08:30 AM
Snows starting to melt..

(https://i.postimg.cc/23WCnsZk/20190405-152413.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/23WCnsZk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jwpKGXGY/20190405-152422.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwpKGXGY)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 06, 2019, 09:20 AM


  The winter that refused to end.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 06, 2019, 04:50 PM

  The winter that refused to end.....

Got lots done today.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JtM7vc3R/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtM7vc3R)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hc4YjVmG/IMG-2627.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hc4YjVmG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nC5JFvmj/IMG-2626.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nC5JFvmj)

Cleaned out the garden. Lots of left over leaves from last fall. Turned up the top 3-4" of the beds adding compost and peat. Cleaned up,the strawberry bed and gave it a new coat of straw. Spread my wildflower mix and bedded them with straw. Got the potato bags ready to plant . Maybe next week.

Really felt good to get the little garden organized. Also managed to get the picnic table stained.

Then we visited with neighbors, had a couple beers and generally a really nice day outside.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 07, 2019, 10:47 AM


  Sounds like a perfect day to me!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 09, 2019, 06:22 AM
Spinach and radishes are sprouting in the planter. No signs of anything else in there as yet. In the gardens the garlic is doing great, sedum is coming up fast, bleeding heart has poked through, the little irises are blooming, daffodils are almost open and the balloon flowers and Shasta daisies are coming to life.

Nice to see stuff come up in the spring.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 09, 2019, 03:56 PM
Sounds like you are having a good start Bob..

30thousand more plants came today.. :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/T5PqbM2f/20190409-130717.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5PqbM2f)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ygsTV3wJ/20190409-130718.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ygsTV3wJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/62cfT5XM/20190409-130718-0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62cfT5XM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Yj8dC82t/20190409-150916.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yj8dC82t)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rdSJXNYX/20190409-150921.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdSJXNYX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rDRjgk1p/20190409-150924.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDRjgk1p)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/9rn1GMqS/20190409-150938.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rn1GMqS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7bqB4jkB/20190409-153444.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bqB4jkB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Q93fHyWd/20190409-163117.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q93fHyWd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/G9pkqRr1/20190409-130633.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G9pkqRr1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RqbwYYVJ/20190409-130637.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RqbwYYVJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tZqh0QxW/20190409-130641.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZqh0QxW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/q6gyRsQ7/20190409-130644.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6gyRsQ7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XGs94Hfh/20190409-130647.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XGs94Hfh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/GH8vnjH7/20190409-130702.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GH8vnjH7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5HqwkN6f/20190409-130712.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HqwkN6f)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 10, 2019, 07:24 AM
That's another ton of plants Dom. How many people work in this operation?

Some of Crocuses popped open yesterday.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 10, 2019, 08:24 AM
Right now just 3.  Lost 2 but got a new one starting today.  Summer help will be  college kids..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 10, 2019, 04:16 PM
That's a lot of hustle for 4 people. Impressive.

I'll say it again.....wish I lived closer. Well, most of the time. The amount and duration of snow you get would make me crazy. You're just melting down and I'm probably gonna mow my lawn this weekend.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 10, 2019, 04:29 PM


  You should see his spread sometime Bob, it is truly beautiful. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 11, 2019, 04:12 PM
I'm sure it is. The man has two green thumbs and several green fingers.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 11, 2019, 04:23 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/3kzLWdNT/20190411-090130.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3kzLWdNT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mPPXbQbj/20190411-090140.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPPXbQbj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wyQFW2Vq/20190411-090152.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyQFW2Vq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xqPFgfxv/20190411-141059.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqPFgfxv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fJTqrGp6/20190411-141151.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJTqrGp6)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/G8CqJVvg/20190411-150828.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8CqJVvg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/94TL9Cwq/20190411-151503.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94TL9Cwq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/r01ZBM8L/20190411-151648.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r01ZBM8L)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 12, 2019, 04:53 PM
Looking really nice Dom! Lowes is filling up with annuals. My hot box is starting to take off. Getting sprouts on pickles, cukes, squash, radishesand spinach. Still a few late comers, but it's early yet.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 12, 2019, 06:47 PM
Thanks guys.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qNsCr1z2/20190412-132957.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNsCr1z2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zVRgtzNt/20190412-152321.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zVRgtzNt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rdg00zGm/20190412-152326.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdg00zGm)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rdqRw5r3/20190412-152327.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdqRw5r3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Mn2jgCKW/20190412-152333.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mn2jgCKW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tnsxHyxg/20190412-152536.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tnsxHyxg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 12, 2019, 06:54 PM
Looks like you get those big splits in the corners of the fingers and thumbs like I get. Man they can hurt.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 12, 2019, 06:58 PM
Every finger Bob.
Lots of hand lotion and super glue to hold the cracks closed..   ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 12, 2019, 07:06 PM
Neosporene and bandaids overnight. I'm trying to close 2 up now. Really puts the hurtin on my guitar and Uke  playing.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 13, 2019, 07:13 PM
A new one opened up today.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Ny1vTS2F/20190413-200951.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ny1vTS2F)

And theres always the other hand..

(https://i.postimg.cc/mzDVRF44/20190413-201010.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mzDVRF44)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 13, 2019, 09:18 PM
Ever thought of wearing some gloves? That looks nasty!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 14, 2019, 04:59 AM
Spent yesterday doing mower /tractor maintenance. I pulled the deck off last week to see what it needed and discovered that the transmission drive belt was shot. After a little YouTube research, I knew I had to raise the front of the tractor to just about vertical to get at all the pulleys I had to remove in order to replace the belt.

So I rigged a come-along  from the garage rafters and got it up in the air.
(https://i.postimg.cc/phSvRQLQ/IMG-2634.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/phSvRQLQ)

The belt was definitely shot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mh04nSqB/57685693490-B6371223-8535-425-C-AC1-B-67844-F81-D3-F2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mh04nSqB)

A John Deere belt ( poly cord/rubber) was $49 at Lowes. I went to Tractor Supply and bought the same size belt in Kevelar for $20. Way better belt, less than half the cost.

Dug out the pressure washer and did the tractor and deck. Gave the deck a further cleaning with Spray-9 . That stuff works miracles! Scraped and wire brushed the underside of the deck then hit it with Loctite Rust Neutralizer. Followed up with a coat of rusty metal primer and 2 coats of Rust-Oleum hammerd metal enamel.

I'll sharpen some blades, put a new Kevelar belt on the mower deck and be ready to roll.

Before doing this repair myself, I called the John Deere dealer to see how much they'd charge to replace the belt. $435 with pick up and return, $350 if I dropped it off and picked it up. I figure I made about $225 an hour yesterday doing that repair myself.

Rg



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 17, 2019, 05:27 AM
Mowers are all ready to go. Started moving the "little wood shop" out to the garage yesterday. I want to start planting but I know it's too early. I might get the potatoes in the ground this weekend. I'm finLly getting some sprouts in the hot box. Pickles, cukes, papers, herbs and such. Radishes and spinach are doing very well. I've kind of got a garden layout

Waiting impatiently for the weather to straighten out.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 17, 2019, 05:43 AM
Looks like you have a great start to the season Bob..
I just got my beds cleaned off and trying to get the time to get some compost to fill them in..... 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 17, 2019, 05:53 AM
Ouch........

(https://i.postimg.cc/fVS3dJhs/20190416-082357.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVS3dJhs)


(https://i.postimg.cc/YjyqxMRC/20190416-113531.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YjyqxMRC)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/Lnc9rDrd/20190416-113545.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lnc9rDrd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Tyq3jb7z/20190416-113547.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tyq3jb7z)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 17, 2019, 07:09 AM
Ouch....I think you need to get yourself some of those claw gardening gloves. I finally got my thumb healed up.

The greenhouses look great!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 19, 2019, 05:51 AM
Bob I have tried all kinds of gloves. Just cant work in them. My hands are always wet..  Tried the waterproof ones and my hands sweet a lot or they just start leaking....    :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 21, 2019, 12:05 PM
I'm anxiously awaiting my asparagus patch to come alive. Soil is still in the high 40's so it's gonna be a little while yet.

But, the little hot house is turning green with radishes, pickles, cukes, herbs and tomatoes. I think I'm pretty much on schedule for a 3rd week of May planting.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 24, 2019, 04:55 AM
I may have to restart a few of the pickle plants. Some of the seeds didn't germinate. Think this time I'll germinate them inside then stick them in the pots. I forgot that's how I did them last year.. I need to take better notes. My memory isn't very good sometimes. :-\

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 24, 2019, 07:32 AM
 Checked the asparagus this morning .....low and behold...the first sprout👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MattyP123 on Apr 24, 2019, 05:00 PM
Checked the asparagus this morning .....low and behold...the first sprout👍

Rg
Made me go check, got one too! Did you pick any your second year?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 24, 2019, 05:12 PM
Enough for a few good meals. The third year I picked way more. This will be the fourth year and I expect a nice harvest into the end of June. I topped them off with some compost, humus no composted manure today.

Turned up all the beds and added soil,  compost, manure, garden soil, blood meal and vermiculite. I only till the top 4" or loosening the soil and working in the additional stuff.  I figure they'll rest for another 4 weeks till I plant. That should be enough to set them up.

Good to be playing in the dirt again.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 25, 2019, 07:03 AM
Lilacs have leaves, tulip trees are in full bloom, some maples have leaves, forsythia is in bloom, daffodils are everywhere, hyacinth is up, tulips are almost opened.......love this time of year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 27, 2019, 03:25 PM
Got the potato bags planted today. Too nasty to do anything out in the garden. Hope we're seeing the end of the snow and cold.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 30, 2019, 06:03 PM
Got the potatoes in the beds yesterday. I was really concerned about my garlic bed with the frost we had on Sunday night. But, it seems to be just fine. 👍👍

Gotta have garlic!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinjohn on Apr 30, 2019, 08:37 PM
I've been composting in garden bed since sept.. gonna get her tiled up next week if weather is dry enough.. going to toss in some 10-10-10 and a bag of lime and I should be good to go
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 01, 2019, 04:49 AM
John why would you ruin perfectly good compost by adding chemical fertilizers to it?
There's not a plant on earth that uses
10-10-10 fertilizers.
10% nitrogen
10% phosphorus
10% potassium
All you need is organic compost and some perlite...
By a couple bags...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 01, 2019, 05:04 AM
Bob cant wait to see how the potato bags work..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 01, 2019, 03:02 PM
I was gonna comment on the 10-10-10, but, everyone gardens differently. What I've learned is that chemical fertilizers actually weaken the plant by causing artificial growth. Nutrients don't stay in the soil, nature never has a chance to build its own system.

Only my annual flowers get the man made stuff. Nothing but organic stuff and compost on the veggies.

I can thank Dom for that.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinjohn on May 01, 2019, 07:25 PM
John why would you ruin perfectly good compost by adding chemical fertilizers to it?
There's not a plant on earth that uses
10-10-10 fertilizers.
10% nitrogen
10% phosphorus
10% potassium
All you need is organic compost and some perlite...
By a couple bags...
I'm always willing to try something new... I'll skip the 10-10-10 and try perlite and see what happens
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 02, 2019, 07:28 AM
I use perlite and vermiculite along with organically certified compost and manure. Since my soil has a lot of clay I also add sand and peat moss.  I don't make compost as well as I should. Probably ought to work at it a little harder.

For anti fungal and pest control, I've had good success with Neem oil and diatomaceous earth. Japanese beetles are the exception. They pretty much leave my garden alone, but they go after my full grown asparagus with a vengeance. They get a malathion bath.

Won't be too much longer and I'll be putting pickles, tomatoes and peppers in the ground.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 05, 2019, 12:23 PM
Things are coming alive in my.yard finally..

(https://i.postimg.cc/TyyYzd88/20190505-131436.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TyyYzd88)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sBtDykyM/20190505-131445.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBtDykyM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XBWjB9r3/20190505-131500.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XBWjB9r3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SYLKgDBJ/20190505-131512.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SYLKgDBJ)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 05, 2019, 03:54 PM
Looks nice Dom. My Bleeding heart is blossoming along with the tulips and daffodils. On a great note, I harvested a nice pile of fat radishes from the hot box. Also transplanted the zucchini plant to the garden.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 05, 2019, 08:42 PM
Looks nice Dom. My Bleeding heart is blossoming along with the tulips and daffodils. On a great note, I harvested a nice pile of fat radishes from the hot box. Also transplanted the zucchini plant to the garden.


Rg
You already harvested radish? I'm super Jelly as the Kid's say these days  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 05, 2019, 08:43 PM
Things are coming alive in my.yard finally..

(https://i.postimg.cc/TyyYzd88/20190505-131436.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TyyYzd88)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sBtDykyM/20190505-131445.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBtDykyM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XBWjB9r3/20190505-131500.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XBWjB9r3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SYLKgDBJ/20190505-131512.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SYLKgDBJ)
Man I love your place Dom, Such beautiful Scaping.  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 06, 2019, 05:52 AM
Nice job on the radishes Bob..
Thanks Ed but I bet your tiles in your house look better then mine ,you can do it also at your new homestead.
I was just lucky to have a backhoe at the time and got most of the stone off my property.... I just wanted it to fit into the woods and not have square paving stones....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 06, 2019, 06:00 AM
My bleeding hearts are about a foot tall. In a week or so I should have a wall of them....

(https://i.postimg.cc/Dm4Wm641/20190506-065655.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Dm4Wm641)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y3RW56CL/20190506-065707.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3RW56CL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/GB3821vp/20190506-065718.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GB3821vp)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 06, 2019, 02:14 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/8jYVx9Vx/20190506-082935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8jYVx9Vx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fV0hsCzy/20190506-082943.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fV0hsCzy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BtM3Bt7S/20190506-082950.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BtM3Bt7S)

(https://i.postimg.cc/pmgR57GK/20190506-083007.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmgR57GK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xc10wLNN/20190506-083052.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xc10wLNN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fkwZdYKq/20190506-083056.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fkwZdYKq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rKsknc7S/20190506-083104.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKsknc7S)

(https://i.postimg.cc/G4Bb2rQc/20190506-083110.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4Bb2rQc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sQzzwWRX/20190506-083119.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQzzwWRX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tZzjfgXz/20190506-083350.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZzjfgXz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fVFTjkLt/20190506-083356.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVFTjkLt)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 06, 2019, 04:16 PM
Looks like you're ready for Mothers Day Dom.

Hey, what would you recommend for a good ground cover vining plant? Partial shade. 2-4 hours of morning sun.

I want to train something for a boarder around a planting in my front yard.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 06, 2019, 04:36 PM
Perennial or annual?
Vinca vine is a good annual.  Would have to check on perennials..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on May 06, 2019, 04:55 PM
Hey, what would you recommend for a good ground cover vining plant? Partial shade. 2-4 hours of morning sun.

I want to train something for a boarder around a planting in my front yard.

Bob

Pachysandra is another option we used to use in landscaping in addition to vinca. Hostas are another great filler for more shady areas. You can get some smaller variants like “mouse ears” for hostas which would eventually spread like a ground cover.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 06, 2019, 06:58 PM
Perennial or annual?
Vinca vine is a good annual.  Would have to check on perennials..

I'm trying hard to go perennial for the most part. Annuals are the colorful fillers in my gardens.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 07, 2019, 05:27 AM
Pachysandra is nice but make sure you plant it inside a weed barrier because the roots will spread all over the place...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 07, 2019, 06:24 AM
Had that problem with Passion flowers. They were beautiful, but the darned things spread all over the place.  I'll look into pachysandra.

Thanks.
Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 08, 2019, 04:19 AM
Potatoes are poking through both in the bags and in the garden. I transplanted the lone zucchini plant . It drooped pretty bad the first day, but bounced right back. Had fresh asparagus and radishes in my salad for lunch yesterday. Shut off the heat source in the trough planter to start hardening off the seedlings in there.

I'm going to build 3 planters for the West side of the house. A big one for the center position with an 8' tall trellis  that I hope will sustain a couple moon flower plants. The other two will also have tall trellises where I'm going to try  a couple of Cardinal Climbers. I haven't designed the trellises as yet but, I figure they'll need to be substantial.

All 5 of my clematis are growing well. I waited till I saw new growth and then pruned off all the dead vines from the towers. They should be pretty spectacular this year. 4 new hostas I planted on the West side are up and look to be thriving. One apparently didn't make it. I've been browsing the annual selection at Lowes and making my list for Mama's  flower boxes and gardens. I planted the English ivy prunings that I kept last fall. They were well rooted after a winter indoors. I've taken cuttings and wintered them over  for replant for 4 years now.

I like this time of year!!!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on May 08, 2019, 08:40 PM
When I was over at the other place turkey hunting the first of the week the asparagus was just  starting to poke above ground. They usually are picking before May 1st. It looks like I may have lost my red bud over the winter but maybe not as every thing is late this year.


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 09, 2019, 05:33 AM
Bob it's hard to believe the growing season is so different from there to here. 145 miles..   But I'm 1274 feet above sea level..   :P.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SizeMatters on May 09, 2019, 08:59 AM
Bob it's hard to believe the growing season is so different from there to here. 145 miles..   But I'm 1274 feet above sea level..   :P.
It's huge the difference between here and "town".  Everything's in full bloom in the valley and just getting started up here.  The airport in town is 662 ft., our house sits on the 1600 ft. contour just 5 miles away.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 09, 2019, 04:40 PM
I don't know where I am above sea level, but Lake Ontario is our friend and foe. It keeps us warm and cold. We're kind of temperate compared to you Dom. You get some real extremes that we don't because of the lake.

Everything here is in bloom. Lilacs, tulip trees, forsythia and on and on.

This morning I planted moon flowers and cardinal climbers in a spot of the garden. I also started some in the planter trough. Spinach is ready to harvest in the trough and the seedlings are nearing transplant. This weekend I'll be putting in lots of flowers.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 09, 2019, 05:40 PM
1/2 $ size already..  ;D
Love them green houses..     8)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RWG3fqY2/20190507-083311.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RWG3fqY2)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 09, 2019, 07:16 PM
Hey....it works ! You're a lucky guy and you'll have tomatoes way before me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 13, 2019, 06:17 AM
Got my Bride's flower boxes and gardens planted on Saturday. Harvested some spinach from the trough planter yesterday. Everything in there is doing well. Tomatoes, peppers, cukes and pickles are all on schedule for transplant  the 3rd or 4 the week of this month.

Asparagus is popping up all over the bed. I'll have to pick some later today.

Just wish the sun would come out .

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 13, 2019, 06:31 AM
Tilled my garden last Wednesday, hasn't stopped raining since... maybe this weekend will do some planting?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 13, 2019, 03:50 PM


  I'm all set to build my beds, but this weather is just plain horrible..... I couldn't even work today because the concrete was too cold to lay tile.  :'(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 14, 2019, 03:29 AM
Used to be that I was out all day in this crap fixing parking lot lights and signs. Sure don't miss that.

On the other hand, all the flower gardens are doing great, my garlic is 18" tall and the potatoes are almost ready for some more mulch.

Last night we had home made egg noodles with a cheddar cheese white sauce, bay scallops and fresh picked asparagus from our garden. I'll never buy asparagus again.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 14, 2019, 05:30 AM
Im on year 2 with my asperagus bed picking a few here and there but won't be able to truely harvest till next year I'm thinking.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 14, 2019, 05:44 AM
It's ok to harvest a few meals the second year. But, let it go really wild this summer and don't cut it back till spring. I haven't seen any of the green varieties as yet, but the Jersey Giant purple is doing really well. I highly recommend this type. Easy to grow with  huge spears that are sweet and really tender. As good raw in a salad as cooked. Especially good on the grill.

If my green doesn't come up I'll be planting a few more of the purple crowns.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 15, 2019, 03:34 PM
All my asparagus is poking through now. I should have known better than to doubt it.

Got the last of Mama's flowers planted today. Tested out the new JD E-140 on what lawns I could mow without getting stuck. Really nice tractor/ mower. Smooth, quiet, powerful and comfortable. The hydrostatic drive is really nice. 6" wider cut seems way more than I expected.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 15, 2019, 05:01 PM
Nice Bob. Wheres the pictures?   :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wakefieldfisher on May 15, 2019, 05:08 PM
I've been following this thread for the last several years. It always gets me charged up for the growing season. I'm in the lakes region of NH and I'm always 3 - 4 weeks behind you guys. I planted a small asparagus bed last year and thought it didn't winter. The first one poked through late last week. They're coming pretty steady now. Planted some by seed that made the winter. They're tiny but alive. I'll need a few weeks of dry weather before I can till here.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 15, 2019, 05:52 PM
Nice Bob. Wheres the pictures?   :-\

I'll get some tomorrow Dom. Too busy playing with the new tractor today👍

Welcome Wakefieldfisher. Always happy to hear from another green thumb.

Asparagus has been an exercise in patience for me. Happy to say it's paid off. I noticed a bunch of self seeded sprouts coming up in the bed today. Here's hoping they add to the harvest.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 17, 2019, 02:41 AM
Well, I'm killing time till I get on the watwr this morning. So.....here's some pics.

My new tractor. ( love it!)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Yv5PqLDC/IMG-2658.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yv5PqLDC)
Asparagus bed
(https://i.postimg.cc/z3zcBr7K/IMG-2659.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3zcBr7K)
My one and only Zucchini
(https://i.postimg.cc/gL2SBVjN/IMG-2660.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gL2SBVjN)
Potato bags
(https://i.postimg.cc/YhjD6zJS/IMG-2661.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhjD6zJS)
Potato bed
(https://i.postimg.cc/zHv7kq2Q/IMG-2662.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zHv7kq2Q)
The trough planter. I'm having spinach with my streak tonight👍
(https://i.postimg.cc/WFXSrd8r/IMG-2663.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFXSrd8r)
The front planting
(https://i.postimg.cc/bGPRBxFk/IMG-2665.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bGPRBxFk)
Mama's flower garden
(https://i.postimg.cc/1gypH9fK/IMG-2666.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gypH9fK)
The flagpole garden.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zbcK8Kpd/IMG-2667.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbcK8Kpd)

I might start moving some tomatoes and pickles to the garden this week. Weather looks pretty reasonable. The pepper seedlings  are really slow getting started. Overall, starting my plants in the trough with heat and cover has been a real success. The seedlings are sturdy, hardened off already and have nice leaf growth.  The bonus crop of radishes and spinach are worth the effort of building it.

I highly recommend the trough planter!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on May 17, 2019, 05:18 AM
http://The trough planter. I'm having spinach with my streak tonight

Very nice RG , but I think the neighbors might complain if you streak , so just put a steak on the Weber instead 😉
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 17, 2019, 05:41 AM
Other than the image of you streaking every thing looks great Bob...
   No wonder you use to run at three am....
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on May 17, 2019, 06:01 AM
Other than the image of you streaking every thing looks great Bob....
   No wonder you use to run at three am....
 ;D ;D ;D
Lol , he got me last week pretty bad 😜
I can’t even mow lawn here , let alone do any gardening 😡
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 17, 2019, 06:47 AM
My corn is in, let'r rain!

I also buried some manure under my pumpkin hill, will seed it next week.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 17, 2019, 12:18 PM
Definitely steak.....not streak.

Sometime the auto spell on my iPad does some strange things.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 17, 2019, 05:34 PM
I forgot the garlic bed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CZzsp4T2/IMG-2671.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZzsp4T2)
And.....it really was a STEAK.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XZmcjynY/IMG-2672.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XZmcjynY)

RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on May 17, 2019, 06:36 PM

 😉
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 18, 2019, 02:35 PM
Working on a new plante box and trellis for some Cardinal Climbers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/BPjn9qXL/IMG-2676.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BPjn9qXL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/s1xXZJwj/IMG-2680.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s1xXZJwj)

Not your average garden store stuff.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 20, 2019, 03:24 PM
Hoping to get at my beds this evening. Haven't spent much time with them, as i have been busy giving my kitchen a face lift.

What i did do yesterday was build a compost pit out of heat treated pallets that have been in my way since fall 2017. While we have had a compost "pile" in the past, this will make it more refined.

Has anyone built a similar compost bin? Is there any benefit to wrapping it with chicken wire?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2019, 03:43 PM
Yes I have made them and they work well..Wrapping in chicken wire works also.....
   I'm hoping to make a run to the waste management recycling center this week and get a couple loads of there's.  I'm raising as many of my beds as I can another 10"


(https://i.postimg.cc/PpP9KgpP/20190520-165717.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpP9KgpP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/B8ZdPLJ5/20190520-165737.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8ZdPLJ5)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2019, 04:03 PM
Garlic seems small but its growing..

(https://i.postimg.cc/4KrQkq2K/20190520-165734.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KrQkq2K)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2019, 04:05 PM
Old Rhubarb plant is about ready. Planted several small ones last year and there coming in good....


(https://i.postimg.cc/xqbT17xf/20190520-165810.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqbT17xf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/34krpb3Z/20190520-165815.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/34krpb3Z)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 20, 2019, 04:35 PM
What a difference a couple hundred miles makes.


(https://i.postimg.cc/f39FQvVM/IMG-2682.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f39FQvVM)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2019, 04:54 PM
Yeah that looks awesome Bob....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2019, 07:28 AM
Had a nice pick of asparagus and spinach for the Frittata last night. Even some left over for lunch. I also found quite a few new shoots from last season's seed. Curious to see what they do..

Decided to hold off till the weekend to transplant tomatoes, cukes and pickles. Gives them just a bit more time in the trough planter.

Almost done with the new planter box and trellis.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xJ705cvF/IMG-2681.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJ705cvF)

The trellis is 8' tall x 3' wide in the middle. Box is 32" x 15"x 15". Box was constructed from reclaimed pallet materials.

I'm working on a little decoration for the top.

The cardinal climbers and moon flowers  are sprouting nicely in the trough.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 21, 2019, 08:29 AM
Yes I have made them and they work well..Wrapping in chicken wire works also.....
   I'm hoping to make a run to the waste management recycling center this week and get a couple loads of there's.  I'm raising as many of my beds as I can another 10"


(https://i.postimg.cc/PpP9KgpP/20190520-165717.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpP9KgpP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/B8ZdPLJ5/20190520-165737.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8ZdPLJ5)

Good to know, thanks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 21, 2019, 10:38 AM
Trellis looks sweet Bob....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2019, 05:07 PM
Thanks Dom. The topper is almost ready. Can't wait to see it covered in vines.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 21, 2019, 07:57 PM
Got a new toy to control weeds. 
Wheres  Tool man Tim..  Just ran it over 3 beds and everything wilted and old seeds popped..

(https://i.postimg.cc/xcPgtpTG/20190521-205148.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xcPgtpTG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xXT57Gcw/20190521-205201.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xXT57Gcw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VJGgcStd/20190521-205220.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJGgcStd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4mGBvRZN/20190521-205233.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mGBvRZN)

And no bending over and no dirty hands.
And I get to play with fire...   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2019, 03:01 AM
Cool tool Dom! My son has one of the big ones. But you have to tote a 20 lb tank around with it. It goes through a 1 lb in minutes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 22, 2019, 05:48 AM
Got at your store Bob. With your discount
It should be cheep...  ;D

Tried it last night and you can watch the weeds wilt and hear old seeds popping...
  If you read about raised beds there's 2 things you should never do..
Don't walk on the soil. This compacts the soil and this makes you want to till ..
 Number 2   DON'T TILL.  Tilling brings dormant seeds to the surface.  It also releases the nitrogen in the soil back into the air.  Then we need a good thunderstorm to bring it back down...
 My beds are several years old and I can poke my hand down to the bottom..
 Just add new compost to the top every year...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2019, 07:47 AM
Good advice Dom! I'll take a look at work today.
Finished the trellis this morning and planted the Cardinal Climbers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/LYf5dkT1/IMG-2683.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYf5dkT1)

Looks very balanced to me. Looking forward to seeing it covered in vines.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 22, 2019, 08:14 AM
Nice..    ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 22, 2019, 09:56 AM
Yes I have made them and they work well..Wrapping in chicken wire works also.....
   I'm hoping to make a run to the waste management recycling center this week and get a couple loads of there's.  I'm raising as many of my beds as I can another 10"


I have always been afraid to use free town mulch in my raised beds. I guess I could spend the time sifting through it, given i have experience a great deal of debris in it. I just go to old reliable, back in the woods to fill my raised beds
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 22, 2019, 11:51 AM
I have always been afraid to use free town mulch in my raised beds. I guess I could spend the time sifting through it, given i have experience a great deal of debris in it. I just go to old reliable, back in the woods to fill my raised beds

   This is not ground mulch. It's real compost. Has to composted for two years and gets tested before they sell it.  Its 15$ for a bucket load...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 22, 2019, 12:22 PM
   This is not ground mulch. It's real compost. Has to composted for two years and gets tested before they sell it.  Its 15$ for a bucket load...

50 gallon bucket load???

I am assuming 5 gallons...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 22, 2019, 12:48 PM
Tractor bucket. Iike 2 to 3 cubic yards.  Fills up a pickup pretty good......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 23, 2019, 07:37 AM
Got tomatoes, cukes and pickles in yesterday. Found blossoms on my strawberries. Might have to buy some pepper plants. Mine are really slow starting.

Next up is a fountain bird bath. Should be fun to build.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 23, 2019, 10:36 AM
Tractor bucket. Iike 2 to 3 cubic yards.  Fills up a pickup pretty good......

Not a bad deal at all
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Post by: SHaRPS on May 23, 2019, 11:26 AM
Garden is complete!

This is not the latest and greatest photo as I added peppers, beans, onions, thyme and radish yesterday to finish it off.

(https://i.postimg.cc/62jbTDYX/Resized-20190521-180914-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62jbTDYX)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 24, 2019, 06:25 AM
Nice big garden!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 25, 2019, 05:41 PM
Very busy in the gardens today.
Planted 5 varieties of peppers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gXP52yMf/IMG-2686.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXP52yMf)

Mulched the garden pathways and most of the other plantings.
(https://i.postimg.cc/5jbTc3Qz/IMG-2687.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5jbTc3Qz)


(https://i.postimg.cc/0KS0Mhbn/IMG-2689.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0KS0Mhbn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tspNJSyd/IMG-2690.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tspNJSyd)
Planted herbs, Moonflowers and Cardinal Climbers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/yDjXZmYM/IMG-2691.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yDjXZmYM)

Planted some heirloom tomatoes.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rKpHswJF/IMG-2688.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKpHswJF)

I mulched up the potato bags 3 days ago and they need it again. Still need to raise the potato bed to mulch them up some more.

To top that off, discovered a soft tire on my little red truck. Found a nail and had to plug the hole. Then I decided to remove the cover and replant  my trough planter with a crop of radishes. I discovered that it had sunk into the ground almost 6". So......tomorrow I have to empty it and set some patio blocks to raise and level it.


Fun day playing in the dirt.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 25, 2019, 07:18 PM
  Sure looks great 👍


(https://i.postimg.cc/YGSBcQQQ/IMG-20190525-180117483.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGSBcQQQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zymNLb11/IMG-20190525-190601337.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zymNLb11)

   Got a good start on the raised beds, still a bit of leveling to do and some fencing. Put 2 new blueberry bushes in and transplanted some strawberries. Good start to the weekend ! Huge props to my bride for designing and drafting the beds  :-*
(https://i.postimg.cc/QHCCgWP9/IMG-20190525-201008664.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHCCgWP9)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 26, 2019, 02:47 AM
I like them! Same layout as mine.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 26, 2019, 05:03 AM
I like them! Same layout as mine.

Rg
thou wereth mine insperation 
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Post by: Raquettedacker on May 26, 2019, 05:15 AM
Looks great Ed....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 26, 2019, 05:37 AM
thou wereth mine insperation

Wow! Don't think I've ever been inspirational before.

I've got a bunch of stuff to do today. Have to set some patio blocks and level the trough planter, finish mulching the plantings and build the trellis for my pickles and cukes.

Hopefully my son and I can get in a few rounds of horseshoes with a couple of beers.


Rg
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 26, 2019, 05:48 AM


  Me too, gotta get my soil, I think I'm going with my local nursery's "Super Soil" It's a blend of top soil, compost and sand. Gotta finish off leveling the beds, mulch the walk ways, and get some fencing. 
 
  Then its off to the fairgrounds for the Watch day Fire, then to our friends for another fire. Planting tomorrow, been thinking about my lay out all night....
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Post by: drowndin dots on May 26, 2019, 05:48 AM
Looks great Ed....
Thanks Bro.  8)
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Post by: rgfixit on May 26, 2019, 04:50 PM
Got the trough planter all leveled up and on solid cement blocks. A lot of work, but well worth it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/NyXgY9TV/IMG-2692.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NyXgY9TV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/njtnLFGL/IMG-2696.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/njtnLFGL)

Built a nice tall trellis for the cukes and pickles.

(https://i.postimg.cc/QBfq8C3Q/IMG-2697.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QBfq8C3Q)

Finished mulching  the rest of the  gardens.

And....my new bird fountain got the JoJo seal of approval.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tZjQdBfR/IMG-2693.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZjQdBfR)

By the time he was done he was soaked from beak to tail. Really funny.

Then we let him climb around on the lilac bush and one thing lead to another.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SXmfW8dF/IMG-2695.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXmfW8dF)

By the time we were done he had ropes, toys and perches in the bush. He was loving life for sure. Before we added anything we did a search to be sure lilacs were on the "safe" list for parrots.

I have a feeling we're not done with this "parrot bush jungle gym".

A very busy morning followed by a very relaxing afternoon with my son and neighbors.

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on May 27, 2019, 06:12 AM
Looks like an oasis paridsice Bob.
 Off to water for a couple hours then come home and start the smoker... ;D
Have a great day.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: masoneddie on May 27, 2019, 07:20 AM
Thanks for sharing all the great pictures and your gardens guys....awesome!   :thumbup_smilie:
  RG...you bring the backyard gardens to a whole nother level Sir....shouldn’t have shown them to my wife, lol.  Beautiful job Sir!    :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 27, 2019, 07:27 AM
Thanks!
Nice to see you around Eddie. I don't get over to the Shanty much any more.

Have fun fishing Dom. I've gotta go serve the public at Lowes for 4 hours then it's a neighborhood cookout and horseshoes.

Saw our first hummingbird at the feeder last evening. First of many we hope.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 27, 2019, 07:39 AM
Thanks but not fishing.  Watering the greenhouse.. .  8)
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Post by: drowndin dots on May 27, 2019, 11:45 AM
Good stuff guys  ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Wtc8vmsJ/IMG-20190527-122706288.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wtc8vmsJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/z3wjXLf2/IMG-20190527-122717350.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3wjXLf2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/G8wmf5Pt/IMG-20190527-122743349.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8wmf5Pt)

   All planted up, 4 yards of soil.... Ouch 


(https://i.postimg.cc/crp49JRZ/IMG-20190527-123458459.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/crp49JRZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9rRQY9qJ/IMG-20190527-123531587.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9rRQY9qJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ts67p6qY/IMG-20190527-123551083.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ts67p6qY)

  Orchard is taking shape nicely  8)
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Post by: rgfixit on May 27, 2019, 05:32 PM
Sorry Dom. Was hoping for the best I guess.

Really nice DD. Great job. Yours to enjoy for many years to come. Such a great investment. The returns are immeasurable.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 28, 2019, 04:58 AM
Way to go Ed. Looks awesome....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 28, 2019, 05:53 PM
Planted the trough planter this morning with 3 varieties of  radishes and some spinach. Rained  nice today to set them in. Looking forward to some salad makings. Mulched the vegetable gardens with partially composted leaves. Brought the potatoes up a lot, filled the bags to the brim, mulched the tomatoes, pickles and cukes.

Set the trap for the red squirrel that's been digging holes in my gardens. He may not make it to the park. Had the audacity to dig holes in my strawberries and garlic. It's war I tell you!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 29, 2019, 05:57 AM
You guys are killing it.
I'm so far behind do to the collar bone... :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2019, 05:00 PM
Well, heal up first Dom.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 29, 2019, 05:20 PM
Well, heal up first Dom.

Rg

  Thanks Bob. I'm trying.....
I have my little space in one of the houses with my plants and a not for sale sign on them.... There doing better in there than my garden with nights in the 40's and highs in the 50's..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 30, 2019, 05:51 AM
I figured you'd make do👍

Had to put plastic chicken netting over my flower boxes. I'll probably have to do the raised beds as well. Thought it was a red squirrel digging around, but I've been smelling skunk the past couple nights. It's digging holes looking for worms I figure and there's no shortage of worms in my beds. They're loaded with them.

I set the smaller havahart trap but I think I'll have to set the larger one to get this one. I've trapped 3 skunks in the past ( by accident) I without any stinky incidents......hope my luck holds out.

I may try some repellent first.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 30, 2019, 06:37 PM
You guys are killing it.
I'm so far behind do to the collar bone... :(
Get well soon Loser, I want some relish this year  8) And I plan on some beetle food with Brownie again, been too long.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 30, 2019, 06:47 PM
"Beetle food with brownies" ......ok.....you got my attention.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2019, 05:05 AM
Get well soon Loser, I want some relish this year  8) And I plan on some beetle food with Brownie again, been too long.....

  Yeah its hurting today. 
Any time you want to visit loser I'm here..
The beetles can use some fresh meat..

   
"Beetle food with brownies" ......ok.....you got my attention.

Rg

    He has a deer skull or two to go in my beetle tanks to be cleaned off. 
And my nick name was Brownie... ;)
 
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 31, 2019, 06:50 AM
Ha! Forgot about your beetle tanks..

I have Chickadees nesting in the wren house I have in my big pine tree. They and the bluebirds have been picking away at my coconut planter baskets for nest material. So I bought another planter basket and filled it with dry grasses and stuff I picked up at the park. I hope they'll make use of it.

Very happy to see the chickadees move in.

On a garden note, everything is just plain happy! Tomatoes, peppers, cukes and pickles are shooting up quick. The garlic bed is amazing. Flowers are really taking hold too. Even my lawn looks lush.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2019, 02:50 PM
Future garden goodies stealer. Just feet away from my beds..

(https://i.postimg.cc/y3JFPMyS/20190531-151933.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3JFPMyS)
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Post by: jperch on May 31, 2019, 03:25 PM
Very cute!  Mon wanted to make sure her fawn knew where the grocery store is.
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Post by: zwiggles on May 31, 2019, 06:10 PM
That’s very cool!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 31, 2019, 06:35 PM
Nice Dom. I've bumped into fawns in the high grass before. It's an experience to remember.

Rg
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Post by: icefisher47 on May 31, 2019, 08:42 PM
That’s very cool.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 01, 2019, 05:36 AM
Saw a doe and two "spots" this morning at the park where I walk. The little ones were romping around the soccer fields.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 01, 2019, 07:30 PM
I'm getting there guys.  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/qNJGCZXV/20190601-182353.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNJGCZXV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/56q3yMzS/20190601-182411.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56q3yMzS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mtGjTrPr/20190601-202317.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mtGjTrPr)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 02, 2019, 07:26 AM
Looks like a nice pile of poo?👍

Rg
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Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 02, 2019, 07:34 AM
Atta boy  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 03, 2019, 05:36 AM
Glad I don't have any pepper or tomato plants out in the garden yet with the temp in the 30's this morning... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 03, 2019, 05:39 AM
Crazy weather for June 3.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Doubles Shooter on Jun 04, 2019, 07:52 AM
It finally dried out enough to finish working the garden at my daughter's. My 5 year old helper took control of the hose to water his Brussel sprouts. He had to give them extra water because "I love them and want them to get big". He wanted to know if he can eat some next week. Soon.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LqCjmHHR/0603191720b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LqCjmHHR)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 04, 2019, 08:52 AM
Glad I don't have any pepper or tomato plants out in the garden yet with the temp in the 30's this morning... :-\

I have been well behind, not even close to ready. Latest I've ever tried to plant. No frost warning here but was a good chilly night last night.

Was up wondering if i should still go through with the 3 raised beds or go to the local farmers market frequently and often.
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Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 04, 2019, 11:23 AM
Garden, yep I got one! I planted asparagus 3 years ago and I have been eating a bundle of 20 every other day for about 4 weeks now. I am still not sick of it. I also planted more this year.

(https://i.postimg.cc/JDSKvP80/Resized-20190530-182342.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JDSKvP80)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LntvQtb4/Resized-20190530-182348.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LntvQtb4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7GJn30zk/Resized-20190530-182403.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7GJn30zk)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 04, 2019, 02:19 PM
I have been well behind, not even close to ready. Latest I've ever tried to plant. No frost warning here but was a good chilly night last night.

Was up wondering if i should still go through with the 3 raised beds or go to the local farmers market frequently and often.
I'd say send it, you won't regret it. I finally did a couple this year and I'm telling you what, I should have don't years ago.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 04, 2019, 03:05 PM
Had fresh asparagus in my lunch salad and picked more for dinner. Wish my strawberries would cooperate so well. The rest of my gardens are very happy. Potatoes are going crazy, tomatoes are filling in the cages, garlic is over 3' tall, pickles and cukes are heading for the trellis. Radishes and spinach are sprouting up in the trough planter.

Danged strawberries just won't cooperate. That bed might just become a Brussels sprouts bed.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 04, 2019, 03:51 PM
I'd say send it, you won't regret it. I finally did a couple this year and I'm telling you what, I should have don't years ago.

I think the deciding factor missing the opportunity to watch my princess eating veggies straight out of the garden. she loves her fresh cherry tomatoes and string beans
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 05, 2019, 07:10 PM
I think the deciding factor missing the opportunity to watch my princess eating veggies straight out of the garden. she loves her fresh cherry tomatoes and string beans
throw em in potters  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2019, 06:10 AM
I'm thinking about starting some Brussels sprouts in containers or transplant into the garlic bed after harvest.

Think it's too late? I've never grown them before.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2019, 02:11 PM
Well the first batch of mums came and we started planting.... :P


(https://i.postimg.cc/TKgHPCFD/20190606-143333.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKgHPCFD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LqSQgjF0/20190606-143344.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LqSQgjF0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kBkp9k1C/20190606-143350.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kBkp9k1C)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k6fHmGZY/20190606-143400.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k6fHmGZY)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2019, 04:55 PM
Swarm of honey bees in the tree above my garden  right now..

(https://i.postimg.cc/Lnsd3NVP/20190606-174803.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lnsd3NVP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Pvtgc4sB/20190606-174810.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Pvtgc4sB)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 06, 2019, 05:55 PM

With this cold weather they are looking for food
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2019, 06:07 PM
With this cold weather they are looking for food

 Sure wish I had some place to keep them...   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2019, 06:32 PM
Lucky gardens if they stick around. Did you look for any local beekeeper?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2019, 06:58 AM
Bob I have a good friend who has hives and he said he would take them if I wanted.  But if there not hurting my maybe they will find a place close to live.
He said if it wasn't so high he would catch them and put them in a box in my garden for the summer...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 07, 2019, 10:06 AM
I'm thinking about starting some Brussels sprouts in containers or transplant into the garlic bed after harvest.

Think it's too late? I've never grown them before.

Rg
no, you let them go till the snows flying to sweeten them up  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 08, 2019, 05:49 AM
 ;D ;D
(https://i.postimg.cc/zVwbq81g/20190607-141558.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zVwbq81g)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2019, 09:45 AM
no, you let them go till the snows flying to sweeten them up  ;)

Thanks Ed. My garlic is over 3' tall but no scapes in sight yet. I'm either going to plant that bed or the potato bed. Poataoes are already showing some blossoms.

Glad you have the greenhouse Dom.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 09, 2019, 05:34 PM
Rhubarb from my garden strawberries from farm stand... ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/qN8XxzRq/20190609-174855.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qN8XxzRq)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2019, 06:24 PM
Man....that would taste great with a wee dram of bourbon........

I have the bourbon!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 10, 2019, 05:40 PM
Man....that would taste great with a wee dram of bourbon........

I have the bourbon!

Rg
:w00t: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 11, 2019, 07:17 AM
Well, I'm going to have to net another garden bed. Darned skunks keep digging for worms. I've tried the Repelsall stuff, but it keeps washing away. So, I'll lay down the plastic chicken netting.

It's always something.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jun 11, 2019, 12:49 PM
I got a big surprise when I went to put some stuff on my leaf pile. I have a garden of sorts. I kicked a hole in the pile a long time ago to put some sprouting russet potatoes in it to rot. I have one potato plant about a foot tall.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 11, 2019, 04:36 PM
Yeah...I've got a couple "volunteers" in my tomato bed. They're doing just great.

Nothing from my compost pile yet. Last year I got half a dozen pumpkins.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 16, 2019, 08:01 AM
The first one was so good and went so fast my bride made me another one yesterday.....  I need to go get some more vanilla icecream today...     ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/7CStCJ4z/20190616-085644.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7CStCJ4z)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 16, 2019, 02:42 PM


   Well one good thing about his weather is not having to water...... anyhoo, Lisa’s hanging baskets with a humming bird feeder/ ant trap....
(https://i.postimg.cc/67DtMrT9/99727270-4-E21-4950-B8-A3-B6-A639938-AAB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67DtMrT9)
Her Hibiscus
(https://i.postimg.cc/Tym3M7zy/465-AC43-B-12-DD-48-F7-8-ED1-FA6490-DE163-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tym3M7zy)
Berry land

(https://i.postimg.cc/zV6NzwST/4-FBB8050-B807-47-E8-8260-E749-A263-DF1-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zV6NzwST)
Speargu forest

(https://i.postimg.cc/7G6tJdqh/4537-FD7-C-2-BD5-4-F5-C-A713-516-DB8150-F54.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7G6tJdqh)
And the beds, I totally regret not using fabric.....

(https://i.postimg.cc/K1pMvHpJ/D285-CC9-A-0-BB7-40-A4-BADF-9-CCE9990-A042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1pMvHpJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zbgWQFjp/E47-EE888-0-FB4-46-D3-BA2-E-B524134-AA032.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbgWQFjp)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 16, 2019, 03:19 PM
That just looks awesome loser.    :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 16, 2019, 05:28 PM
Ed, I have a cure for the ants.


(https://i.postimg.cc/v4N2RdQh/IMG-2726.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4N2RdQh)

Got a small stainless steel cup from goodwill. Drilled a hole. Put a hook in and out and hung the hummingbird feeder from it. Fill the cup with water d no more ants. They can't swim.

I won't take credit for the solution. Saw it on YouTube.

Problem solved!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 16, 2019, 08:47 PM
Ed, I have a cure for the ants.


(https://i.postimg.cc/v4N2RdQh/IMG-2726.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4N2RdQh)

Got a small stainless steel cup from goodwill. Drilled a hole. Put a hook in and out and hung the hummingbird feeder from it. Fill the cup with water d no more ants. They can't swim.

I won't take credit for the solution. Saw it on YouTube.

Problem solved!
Rg
wish I posted that sooner, we bought a similar solution online
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 17, 2019, 05:47 AM
As long as it works👍

Just  heckled the gardens. I have little tiny pickles. I'm giving up on the strawberry bed. Gonna have to rethink that one. Time to put in some Brussels sprouts instead. Finished cutting off the garlic scapes this morning. Tips of the leaves are turning brown. I'd say another 3 weeks or so and I'll be pulling those for storage.

Made it through from last year with a few bulbs to spare. Amazing stuff that garlic.

The asparagus patch is going wild now. I'm still harvesting a few spears every day.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 17, 2019, 06:00 AM
This is the worst my garden has ever been. Oh wait, what garden ? I have nothing planted yet except one box I planted  salad greens in.  :(
The collar bone is clicking again and when I go for xrays tomorrow morning I don't think its going to be good.....   :'(
But no matter what me and my not hippie bride are headed to Saratoga for the day and a Dead and Company show at SPAC.....    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 17, 2019, 06:58 AM
This is the worst my garden has ever been. Oh wait, what garden ? I have nothing planted yet except one box I planted  salad greens in.  :(
The collar bone is clicking again and when I go for xrays tomorrow morning I don't think its going to be good.....   :'(
But no matter what me and my not hippie bride are headed to Saratoga for the day and a Dead and Company show at SPAC.....    ;D
man I’m jealous.... not of your non existent garden, the dead show  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 17, 2019, 05:00 PM
My next door neighbor is a big dead head. Never thought they were all that entertaining myself.

But, enjoy!
Tomatoes, the lone zucchini plant asparagus forest and a couple pepper plants
(https://i.postimg.cc/QFXHXTxx/IMG-2730.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QFXHXTxx)
The potato bed,  cukes and pickles  and a couple tomatoes to boot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/B8z6c75X/IMG-2733.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8z6c75X)
I grow some angry asparagus
(https://i.postimg.cc/wysBW5FF/IMG-2736.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wysBW5FF)
Zucchini waiting to happen
(https://i.postimg.cc/zLyDBSm5/IMG-2731.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLyDBSm5)
Second radish crop with a few spinach plants
(https://i.postimg.cc/k68nNJXp/IMG-2739.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k68nNJXp)
Mamas flower garden
(https://i.postimg.cc/5QVfnhXN/IMG-2742.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5QVfnhXN)
The front planting. Nearly all perennial now
(https://i.postimg.cc/JGjPf9GC/IMG-2740.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JGjPf9GC)
The garlic bed. Just finished cutting all the scapes off.
(https://i.postimg.cc/4HVQT94Q/IMG-2728.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4HVQT94Q)

Love this time of year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 18, 2019, 03:52 AM
Looking great 👌
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 18, 2019, 03:53 AM
What's up with the marble machine?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 18, 2019, 06:57 AM
It's all finished. Haven't really looked at in a couple months. I think my son is going to take it to his house. When we get ready to move it we'll do a video.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Jun 20, 2019, 06:15 PM
Well, after telling myself no more major projects after I gutted and rebuilt a new kitchen, I gutted my garden last fall because it was getting ratty. This spring I said "What was I thinking?" so I began a rebuild with time  and my aging body against me sacrificing nights and several "fishing weekends" but somehow I actually got it done in time to  plant some vegetables. New beds, new soil, new fence with gate, what seemed like  tons of stone- very demanding but in the end it looks like we'll have some veggies this year. OK, no more major projects for this guy.
     
(https://i.postimg.cc/1nGq56sr/g2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1nGq56sr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nCRQznbg/g1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nCRQznbg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2019, 08:02 PM
Very nice Bart. Never stop moving!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 21, 2019, 05:03 AM
Looks awesome Bart.
It's not just a garden its eye candy.. ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 21, 2019, 06:36 AM
Very nice set up!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 21, 2019, 06:51 AM
Started some Brussels sprouts seeds tha other day. They're already showing leaves. Think I'm going to set them in my 1 gallon buckets then trans plant them th the garlic bed later on.

Been after the red squirrels with the live trap. Caught a couple. This morning I found a rat in the trap. Glad I caught the little rodent. He'll be dispatched in a little bit. Had one a couple years ago that decided to take up residence in my front planting. It was hard to get rid of.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 22, 2019, 10:50 AM
Changed gears a little on the sprouts. I cleared some radishes from the trough planter and set some seed in an egg carton to get them started. The seeds I started in damp paper towel grew so fast I don't think they would have survived a re- plant.

Good news is, I harvested my best radishes yet .
(https://i.postimg.cc/Mcm9PM69/IMG-2745.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mcm9PM69)

And....there's a lot more I can pick away at. Along with our third crop of spinach.
(https://i.postimg.cc/F1RTpH2x/IMG-2746.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1RTpH2x)

Love my trough planter for so many reasons. Every gardener, except those with endless greenhouses at their disposal (DOM) should have one. I can start plants early and transplant without having to mess with hardening them off. Grow early and really late crops of greens and veggies with no worry about frost. Grow covered crops in the summer with no concern about insects or desease.

Nice!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 22, 2019, 01:26 PM
Changed gears a little on the sprouts. I cleared some radishes from the trough planter and set some seed in an egg carton to get them started. The seeds I started in damp paper towel grew so fast I don't think they would have survived a re- plant.

Good news is, I harvested my best radishes yet .
(https://i.postimg.cc/Mcm9PM69/IMG-2745.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mcm9PM69)

And....there's a lot more I can pick away at. Along with our third crop of spinach.
(https://i.postimg.cc/F1RTpH2x/IMG-2746.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1RTpH2x)

Love my trough planter for so many reasons. Every gardener, except those with endless greenhouses at their disposal (DOM) should have one. I can start plants early and transplant without having to mess with hardening them off. Grow early and really late crops of greens and veggies with no worry about frost. Grow covered crops in the summer with no concern about insects or desease.

Nice!

Rg
oh man the radishes look amazing! I'm building one as soon as I find you're blue prints  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 22, 2019, 02:34 PM
Nananana... :P
Been picking these for 2 weeks..... ;D
And I don't have a single plant in my garden yet... 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/GHqbtZ3T/20190622-152918.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHqbtZ3T)

 And the radishes look great Bob..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 22, 2019, 05:49 PM
oh man the radishes look amazing! I'm building one as soon as I find you're blue prints  ;)

Look up a Veg Trug.  Check out their assembly video. Tells you most everything you need to know. Somewhere I found dimensions and just made it from there. Mine is mostly made of 1x6 fence pickets and 2x4 pt from Lowes.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: lowjack12 on Jun 22, 2019, 09:02 PM
Well, after telling myself no more major projects after I gutted and rebuilt a new kitchen, I gutted my garden last fall because it was getting ratty. This spring I said "What was I thinking?" so I began a rebuild with time  and my aging body against me sacrificing nights and several "fishing weekends" but somehow I actually got it done in time to  plant some vegetables. New beds, new soil, new fence with gate, what seemed like  tons of stone- very demanding but in the end it looks like we'll have some veggies this year. OK, no more major projects for this guy. Nice neat garden
     
(https://i.postimg.cc/1nGq56sr/g2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1nGq56sr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nCRQznbg/g1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nCRQznbg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BXC7BGDF/20190621-202905.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BXC7BGDF)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Jun 23, 2019, 07:22 AM
Looking good everybody. Nice spread Lowjack.

Good advice RG, I should have no problem with that. My son who lives in Mass., wants to buy a new house so he put his house up for sale and it sold in 10 minutes and the closing is next week. Until he finds a new house he's moving back in with us (with all his stuff.)  Spent most of yesterday packing and unpacking U-hauls and pick up trucks and my drive way looks like a marina. I can't feel my feet this morning. It's all good, hoping to get some fishing in with him now that he'll be back in town.       

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 23, 2019, 11:36 AM
  Spent yesterday weeding the beds.... I hate weeding, so we decided to mulch. Did some homework and decided to lay down a couple inches of last year's leaves, then topped it with cedar. Pretty pleased 😊
(https://i.postimg.cc/5HmJzjXd/IMG-20190623-115539845.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HmJzjXd)
Also got a couple new tomato cages from runnings 15$ a pop
(https://i.postimg.cc/SjHKk28D/IMG-20190623-110740641.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjHKk28D)
Way better than the wire ones. Eating fresh strawberries daily now with raspberries on the way.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 23, 2019, 01:19 PM
Looks good Ed. I use last year's leaf compost for mulch. Keeps most of the weeds out. I gave up topping with any thing else. Always got in the way of topping off the beds spring and fall.

We had a little neighborhood gathering last evening. JoJo came to visit.
(https://i.postimg.cc/k6mVLYgC/DSC03242.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k6mVLYgC)
He has his own lilac bush play area at our house now.
(https://i.postimg.cc/G9zBSQw0/DSC03248.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G9zBSQw0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/V5zrRhhB/DSC03251.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5zrRhhB)

He's something special. Sometimes I think he's more bat than bird.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 23, 2019, 01:31 PM
This is basically what I built .
http://www.chesapeakecrafts.com/raised_planter_1.php (http://www.chesapeakecrafts.com/raised_planter_1.php)

I made the top edge 1x6. Gives me more room to work from. The whole planter was coated twice with a solid body latex stain and the inside is lined with a premium grade landscape fabric.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: lowjack12 on Jun 28, 2019, 07:36 AM
Here's a pic of my garden.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: lowjack12 on Jun 28, 2019, 07:37 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/VS8JKg0G/20190628-083341.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VS8JKg0G)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 28, 2019, 03:41 PM
Very nice Jack.   Beautiful back yard..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 28, 2019, 05:00 PM
Very nice. Shows a lot of pride and effort.

Thanks for posting.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2019, 07:52 AM
Now......this is what I call a radish!

(https://i.postimg.cc/zbfPPD6g/IMG-2750.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbfPPD6g)

This year I've  had my best harvest of radishes yet. Pulled the remaining this morning and replanted for another crop.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WFffRLcf/IMG-2751.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFffRLcf)

I planted Early Scarlet Globe, Champion, and French Breakfast. Champions are .....well........the CHAMPIONS!

Love that trough planter!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 29, 2019, 08:49 AM
Nice radishes Bob.
Not sure if I ever told you or not, but that's what we told the dorm RA in college our plants were.
 ;)

Well, another year we aren't planting veggies.
Just too much other stuff to do around here.
Maybe if the trailer wasn't tossed into the neighbor's yard on top of his fence...…………

Anyway, I'm heading out to replace the black plastic that I tore off a few months back after it started shredding.
Last night I chopped down the weeds.
A few were as tall as me.

Then to the front garden and trim the shrubs.
I like it when they done.
Always looks so nice.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 29, 2019, 10:30 AM
Now......this is what I call a radish!

(https://i.postimg.cc/zbfPPD6g/IMG-2750.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbfPPD6g)

This year I've  had my best harvest of radishes yet. Pulled the remaining this morning and replanted for another crop.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WFffRLcf/IMG-2751.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFffRLcf)

I planted Early Scarlet Globe, Champion, and French Breakfast. Champions are .....well........the CHAMPIONS!

Love that trough planter!

Rg
oh man they look amazing! Ever pickle them?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 29, 2019, 10:32 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/VS8JKg0G/20190628-083341.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VS8JKg0G)
absolutely perfect 🤩
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2019, 12:14 PM
oh man they look amazing! Ever pickle them?

They don't last long enough to have any to pickle. I eat them like candy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 29, 2019, 12:37 PM
They don't last long enough to have any to pickle. I eat them like candy.

Rg
me too
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 29, 2019, 12:39 PM
My garden work is done.


(https://i.postimg.cc/V577LLVD/25-B7970-B-CED2-47-C4-82-EB-16-E42406-FD32.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V577LLVD)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2019, 01:52 PM
Looks like a garden coffin.

Poor garden......R.I.P.!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 29, 2019, 02:12 PM
Looks like a garden coffin.

Poor garden......R.I.P.!

Rg



(https://i.postimg.cc/hQdqgyBq/65715998-10215131326896943-832358644715618304-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hQdqgyBq)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 03, 2019, 06:15 PM
I should probably delete that one.

Cleaned out the potato bags with minimal reuslts. Gonna have to work on that one. I'm thinking I used the wrong varieties. What we got is really good. Just not a big yield.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 04, 2019, 06:51 AM
Corn is knee high by 4th of July, actually nearly waist high! Pumpkins and tomatoes are doing great and blueberries are loaded!
(https://i.imgur.com/6oHRNu8h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TrLreEHh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Zj2ymvJh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pg3UPVqh.jpg)

Happy Independence Day all!  :flag:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 04, 2019, 09:04 PM
Looks happy Bart!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 07, 2019, 07:44 PM
Picked my first cukes and pickles yesterday and they were delicious! Tomatoes are coming along. Peppers are doing very well. Potatoes and garlic are still growing. Spinach in the trough planter is going to seed and the radishes  and Brussels sprouts are ........sprouted.

July and the season is progressing. Can't help but think about October when I'll be shutting things down again. Wish I could garden year round.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 09, 2019, 04:15 PM
  Garden is absolutely thriving!
(https://i.postimg.cc/rdgkLrVt/0707191208b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdgkLrVt)
Pepper land

(https://i.postimg.cc/BP9NYmr5/0707191208c.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BP9NYmr5)
Zuchinni gone wild, Dom post the relish again of you would please
 

(https://i.postimg.cc/BPSNfjvt/0707191209.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BPSNfjvt)
Maters galore

(https://i.postimg.cc/gXY3nfbT/0707191209b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXY3nfbT)
Time to stock up on canning supplies ....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2019, 06:05 PM
Looks really great Ed. Nice work!
I've been picking cukes and pickles for the last week. Tomatoes are coming along. Hot peppers are starting to really produce.taters are still going strong and the garlic isn't ready just yet.

What variety of zucchini did you plant? Leaves look totally different from mine.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 09, 2019, 06:10 PM
Looks really great Ed. Nice work!
I've been picking cukes and pickles for the last week. Tomatoes are coming along. Hot peppers are starting to really produce.taters are still going strong and the garlic isn't ready just yet.

What variety of zucchini did you plant? Leaves look totally different from mine.

Rg
Elite Bob, and thanks!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 09, 2019, 07:44 PM
Looks awesome Ed and happy belated birthday bro..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 09, 2019, 08:33 PM
Looks awesome Ed and happy belated birthday bro..
Thanks man!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2019, 02:29 PM
Did some research and it seems that the zucchini flowers man not be  pollinated completely. So this morning I got out the little paint brush and helped a couple fresh blossoms along. I find it hard to believe that there's not enough pollinators around. I have a plethora of wild flowers around the garden.

Maybe I'm defeating my own purpose by planting so many flowers. Maybe the pollinators prefer the wild flowers to my zucchini. I don't know, but we really like the flowers.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 11, 2019, 03:04 PM
Did some research and it seems that the zucchini flowers man not be  pollinated completely. So this morning I got out the little paint brush and helped a couple fresh blossoms along. I find it hard to believe that there's not enough pollinators around. I have a plethora of wild flowers around the garden.

Maybe I'm defeating my own purpose by planting so many flowers. Maybe the pollinators prefer the wild flowers to my zucchini. I don't know, but we really like the flowers.

Rg

I am just about ready to pull my zucchini plants as they are all done fruiting. Time for round 2. Same with lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, potatoes, carrots, beats and cabbage. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 11, 2019, 03:07 PM

 Sorry Dots happy belated
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 11, 2019, 05:49 PM
Sorry Dots happy belated
Thanks Fred!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 15, 2019, 05:53 AM
Well I have been slacking on my garden due to my collar bone not healing so yesterday spent all morning trying to get my beds weeded and plants staked up.  Don't know how long the fence has been off but the deer had a field day...

(https://i.postimg.cc/5Y2m8bNT/20190714-141857.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5Y2m8bNT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7bbV6HRT/20190714-141900.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bbV6HRT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WDnnDhj0/20190714-141908.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDnnDhj0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/phcJZ4mT/20190714-141922.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/phcJZ4mT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/H8J4PzMt/20190714-141929.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/H8J4PzMt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gwqMvgyX/20190714-141935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gwqMvgyX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/R3zs6ktx/20190714-141944.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3zs6ktx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Thk47Nzn/20190715-064059.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Thk47Nzn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z0YQLzMT/20190715-064107.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0YQLzMT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qzSZ0hMR/20190715-064125.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzSZ0hMR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/n9LwVqDs/20190715-064135.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9LwVqDs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/68ZbQWyh/20190715-064141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/68ZbQWyh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qzzZ9XrS/20190715-064148.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzzZ9XrS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7JPjCppZ/20190715-064155.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JPjCppZ)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinjohn on Jul 15, 2019, 06:40 AM
I am just about ready to pull my zucchini plants as they are all done fruiting. Time for round 2. Same with lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, potatoes, carrots, beats and cabbage.
Yikes... my zuchininni and squash JUST STARTED producing.. lol
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 15, 2019, 07:33 AM
Yeah, I'm getting my first zucchini as well. Pickles, cukes and peppers are all doing well. I'm fighting septoria leaf spot on my tomatoes. Just pruned pretty aggressively. I've been treating with need oil but I think I may have to go to daconil. Fruit looks pretty good but the plants lost a lot of foliage.

I'm also battling the yearly Japanese beetle invasion. So far they've mostly gone after my cone flower bed. My traps are filling up fast. Couple more weeks and they should be done.

Pulled a few garlic plants that were tipped over. Really nice garlic this year. I'll let most of it go for a couple more weeks. I'll probably pull the potatoes this week. They're all starting to tip over.

Smoked up some stuffed jalapeños from the garden on Saturday. Very mild variety.

The growing season is progressing.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 15, 2019, 09:26 AM
After my ME trip this weekend I need to pull pretty much everything and do a fall crop. cabbage heads are about 14" across. Made a meal out of fresh potatoes and beans yesterday with some fluke on the side. berries are coming in strong.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 15, 2019, 05:04 PM
I just ate a favorite from the past. I stopped at a friends house the other day. He had a 5 gallon bucket of fresh picked peas. He had picked that many the day before so his wife tried to get me to take the whole bucket as she was not looking forward to shelling that many again. She handed me a big bag, that I did not totally fill. I had to pay dearly to get some small potatoes so the wife could make me creamed potatoes and fresh green peas.

The friend has a whale of a garden that started out as p-mire SAND. I asked him how he got such a great garden out of it. He pointed to what is left of the dump truck load of cow manure he bought.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 15, 2019, 08:07 PM
Great stuff everyone! I'm starting to pick away, got 3 Zucchini and a cuke a hand full of raspberries and a half dozen strawberries tonight. Pickle production will be in full swing by the weekend. Tomatoes are on the way and peppers are flowering. Pease are late but thw vines are 5' and beans are in full flower. Cant wait to cut the grocery Bill in half  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2019, 07:49 AM
Harvested taters and pickles this morning.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7GQftT1z/IMG-2788.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7GQftT1z)

A really nice potato crop this year. Stuck a few that got damaged in digging them up into the compost bin. Could be interesting. I'll have enough pickles for a batch this weekend. Love my pickles

Garlic is next I think.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2019, 09:25 AM
Pulled about half of my garlic this morning. Really nice crop this year. Enough to share.

(https://i.postimg.cc/vg1WxWJL/IMG-2794.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vg1WxWJL)

I'll have enough to plant and hold me over till next year.

 Cut some dill to dry as well. Plenty in the garden for pickles.

Rg


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 21, 2019, 04:36 PM
Very nice Bob! 
I made my first real pull today, some mutant pickles :o
(https://i.postimg.cc/YvrkhHbg/0721191603.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YvrkhHbg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 21, 2019, 06:22 PM

Wife has been busy cutting and drying , dill , sage , thyme , rosemary, chives , parsley , basil , oregano, , nothing like fresh herbs , guys your produce looks great , 👍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 21, 2019, 08:47 PM
Wife has been busy cutting and drying , dill , sage , thyme , rosemary, chives , parsley , basil , oregano, , nothing like fresh herbs , guys your produce looks great , 👍
thanks Fred  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2019, 07:21 AM
Ha! Mutant pickles. I've got one pickle that's completely grown into the fencing. Gonna have to cut it out.

Made up a couple half gallon jars of refrigerator pickles yesterday. I'll let them sit for a few days before taste testing.

I'll probably pull the rest of the garlic this afternoon. Gotta get the Brussels sprouts in the ground. Have to prep the bed I pulled the taters from to plant some wax beans. I'm hoping to can and pickle some this year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2019, 04:58 PM
Pulled another 60 heads of garlic today. Time to top off the bed and plant the Brussels sprouts. 89 heads total this season. Some as big as my fist.

Love my garlic.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 22, 2019, 05:27 PM
Nice job Bob and Eddie.  You guys are killing it..That's just awesome.   
Got 2 of my so called neighbors to build raised beds and they love them. It really makes a big difference.  Just my opinion..
Wish I could spend more time in mine.... :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 22, 2019, 05:37 PM
But I did pick a bunch of different peppers from the green houses today.
Dr appointment in the morning and cleaning them. Bought some hot sausage  and gonna stuff some and put them in the smoker.

(https://i.postimg.cc/LqFnj9BF/20190722-182938.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LqFnj9BF)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2019, 07:32 PM
You still dealing with the collar bone issue?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 22, 2019, 08:05 PM
Glad you finally showed up 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2019, 04:51 AM
You still dealing with the collar bone issue?

Rg

   Yes.   :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2019, 02:44 PM
Got the peppers cleaned... Crockpot full of sausages peppers and onions..

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2 bags of peppers for the freezer..

(https://i.postimg.cc/qNyWKW3h/20190723-134042.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNyWKW3h)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2019, 02:49 PM
And stuffed some with hot venison sausage and cream cheese and pepper jsck...

(https://i.postimg.cc/6TVtvHDm/20190723-150755.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TVtvHDm)

Which are in the smoker now..


(https://i.postimg.cc/6TQx89fy/20190723-151056.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TQx89fy)


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 23, 2019, 05:57 PM
Man that looks amazing 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2019, 06:48 PM
And stuffed some with hot venison sausage and cream cheese and pepper jsck...

(https://i.postimg.cc/6TVtvHDm/20190723-150755.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TVtvHDm)

Which are in the smoker now..


(https://i.postimg.cc/6TQx89fy/20190723-151056.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TQx89fy)

Don't you have a job?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2019, 07:01 PM
Yup. Gave myself the day off  because of doctor appointments... 8)
They were awesome and so was the sausage and peppers...

(https://i.postimg.cc/hzxqSkZ4/20190723-171108.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzxqSkZ4)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2019, 03:26 AM
It's good to be the king!

Looks yummy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2019, 05:48 PM
No king here.  Just living life as much as I can before it ends..... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2019, 07:22 PM
One day at a time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 24, 2019, 09:21 PM
YOLO like these kids say  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 25, 2019, 06:01 AM
Stuff hot peppers, sounds good!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2019, 07:18 PM
Jack that looks incredible..   :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 25, 2019, 07:44 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kkbbt0bR/0725192041.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Kkbbt0bR)
Its the most wonderful time of the year  :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2019, 07:09 AM
Really fine garden plot Jack! Lots of thought and effort there.

Picked more pickles this morning. More zucchini coming along after hand pollinating some blossoms. All the varieties of hot peppers are really starting to produce now. Changed my mind about planting Brussels sprouts and started germinating broccoli instead. My tomatoes suffered some Septoria leaf spot probably caused by all he rains early on. Not a ton of fruit but it all looks to be ok. Still plenty for my Bride and I.

The season progresses!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 26, 2019, 05:42 PM
lowjack12, garden is awesome!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jul 26, 2019, 05:47 PM
Haven't did any picking, but the corn is getting close. Can't wait for a tomato samich!
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 26, 2019, 08:38 PM
Looking great everyone  8. I'll be pickling Sunday!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 27, 2019, 05:21 AM
Nice bart..  :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 28, 2019, 11:47 AM
Put up another batch of refrigerator pickles this morning. Tossed in some fresh cow horn peppers from the garden. I sampled the peppers to see how hot they are........OH BABY THEY'RE HOT!


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I'm really working on this recipe this year. I didn't plant as many pickles as last year and still have a cupboard full. A good opportunity to branch out.

Ended up planting 4 of the Brussels sprouts in the garlic bed.
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Might be late but we'll see. Also got the broccoli started in the trough planter. Pulled the last crop of radishes till September.

Wax beans are in the ground now as well.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 28, 2019, 12:28 PM
Nice Bob.  I think I will be buying cucumbers this year..   Thank goodness for all the throw away pepper plants I saved in one of the greenhouse..
Another batch cleaned and ready for stuffing and the smoker...

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And sausage cooling to mix in the other goodies...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 28, 2019, 06:55 PM

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Began operation pickle production, 5 jars of my signature sweet and spicy, 2 Polish dill, 2 jars of spicy dilly beans. Cant wait to try them tomorrow!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 29, 2019, 05:00 AM
Nice batch Ed.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 30, 2019, 01:49 PM
Check out the size of this Armenian cucumber I just pulled out of the garden. I might slice it and use it as burger buns.

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 30, 2019, 02:00 PM
Very cool SHaRPS never seen one..
Show pictures when you cut it open...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 30, 2019, 03:16 PM
That's one mutant cuke! What's the orange thing next to it?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 30, 2019, 03:34 PM
That's one mutant cuke! What's the orange thing next to it?

Rg

That is a fully grown squash. haha
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 31, 2019, 07:22 AM
Did a little reading on the Armenian cucumber. It's more closely related to a musk melon than a cuke. What do they taste like? Cuke or melon or something in between?

I'm thinking they'd make some really good pickles. Definitely on my list for next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jul 31, 2019, 07:56 AM
Did a little reading on the Armenian cucumber. It's more closely related to a musk melon than a cuke. What do they taste like? Cuke or melon or something in between?

I'm thinking they'd make some really good pickles. Definitely on my list for next year.

Rg

They taste just like cucumbers but are a lot more crispy and they do not have that defined skin taste at all like you get from english cucumbers. I love them sliced with tomatoes and italian dressing or sliced and mixed with sour cream and salt.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 31, 2019, 02:35 PM
Gotta pickle some of those bad boys next year. Thanks for bringing them to our attention.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 31, 2019, 03:00 PM
I know I will be starting some in the spring...   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 01, 2019, 07:09 PM
My garden overflowith . I'm drowndin  in peas beans and cukes. Zuchinni galore, desperately waiting on Dom to share his relish again..... And the tomato parade is soon ariving. Work is killing me but the bank is happy and a 24x40 pole barn is soon to come, with an indoor grow tent! Happy Dots!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2019, 05:50 AM
Its getting hard to read Ed..
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2019, 04:42 PM
Mine won't be ready for a while... ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/sMP8PG81/20190802-155020.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sMP8PG81)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 02, 2019, 06:48 PM


  Thanks Alot Loser!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 02, 2019, 09:08 PM

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So I tried something new, and wow :D everything in this pic- the borsin, I grew or harvested. Pan seared venison, cuke salad, Zucchini noodles with garlic and borsin.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 03, 2019, 03:17 AM
Very creative! How did you cook the Zoodles with Boursin?

We love our Zoodles. Did chicken Parmesan with Zoodles in parchment paper on the Weber the other night.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 03, 2019, 05:04 AM
Very creative! How did you cook the Zoodles with Boursin?

We love our Zoodles. Did chicken Parmesan with Zoodles in parchment paper on the Weber the other night.
Rg
just folded it in off the heat after sauteing with garlic and xvoo.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 03, 2019, 11:48 AM
Gotta try that. Sounds delish!
Just had my first tomato and cuke sandwich form my garden. 👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 03, 2019, 05:20 PM
It's really good Bob, we were using it as a dip for the venison  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 04, 2019, 08:47 AM
Looks good Ed. Can you explain the borsin? Never heard of it..
Just pulled a garlic and there still small and the tops are still green..Give them another week and clean that bed out and plant some peas and radishes..

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z0Lj1vN6/20190804-093801.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0Lj1vN6)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 04, 2019, 10:36 AM
https://www.boursin.com/product/garlic-fine-herbs/

  It's a creamy delightful cheese spread that when added to a dish over low heat stays un-broken. We use it on our Baguette chips for Bruchetta, I've used it for crab stuffed Portobellas, added it to alfredo, used it in macaroni salad, the possibilities are endless. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 04, 2019, 11:22 AM
Got ya..  Thought it was something you made.... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 04, 2019, 02:32 PM
Made up a batch of pickles today.

(https://i.postimg.cc/cvZHRYgh/IMG-0836.jpg) (https://posting.cc/cvZHRYgh)
 Used my garlic.......now that's garlic!
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And ....my pickles, hot peppers, and dill.
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Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Aug 04, 2019, 04:00 PM
Dang, I can smell that garlic!  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 04, 2019, 05:59 PM
Not like I can👍

Did an Angus strip steak on the Weber for dinner.  Cut up 4 cloves really fine with sea salt and slathered the streak for an hour or so before cooking. The garlic was really sweet and the steak was superb.

Only 80 heads left for the coming year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 05, 2019, 04:09 AM
Man that garlic is impressive :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 05, 2019, 06:01 AM
Sure looks good Bob..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2019, 06:09 AM
You really ought to plant a bunch this fall Ed. Just pick up some heads from your local farm market. I put mine in around the end of October and pile on the leaf mulch for the winter. They'll pop up right through the snow. I pull them earlier than some people do. About 4-6 weeks after they scape. And......I always cut the scapes off. Makes a huge difference in the size of the cloves.

Last year I bought a quart basket of loose cloves from my favorite stand for around $7. I sorted out the best for planting and used the rest for cooking. The stand I buy from is a family operation for many many years. They grow everything they sell. Berries, corn, all kinds of veggies, garlic.......you name it. It's a big operation with the best quality produce around. They employ a bunch of really nice kids every year to boot.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 07, 2019, 05:59 PM

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Nice pull tonight! First Maters of the year, a mountain of pickles, and what the heck are these 2, they came off my cuke vines.... Cross pollination?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 07, 2019, 06:04 PM

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Check out this mutant pickle, I'm gonna need a bigger jar..... :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 07, 2019, 06:46 PM

 Only you Edd would come up with a strange veggie lol 😉
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 07, 2019, 06:59 PM
Only you Edd would come up with a strange veggie lol 😉
LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 07, 2019, 07:35 PM
Those have got to be cumatoes. Tomaumber to hard to say.  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 07, 2019, 08:01 PM
Those have got to be cumatoes. Tomaumber to hard to say.  ;D
lol I'm stumped
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2019, 03:10 AM
Curious fruit there Ed. What's it look like inside?

I pulled a couple oversized pickles yesterday. Don't like them for Pickling, but they make great table fare. Next year it's nothing but garden bush pickles and maybe one or two slicers.

My poor tomatoes aren't doing well at all. The brown leaf spot fungus has all but wiped them out. I didn't get it in time. There's still fruit on most that may ripen ok, but, not good at all. I'm going to have to do some serious treatments after I pull them  and watch more closely in the spring. Makes me wish I had Don's Greenhouses at my disposal.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2019, 06:02 AM
Ed what else did you have planted by them?
Cross pollination usually happens in the seeds the next year..  There are types of round cucumbers...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinjohn on Aug 08, 2019, 08:36 AM
Curious fruit there Ed. What's it look like inside?

I pulled a couple oversized pickles yesterday. Don't like them for Pickling, but they make great table fare. Next year it's nothing but garden bush pickles and maybe one or two slicers.

My poor tomatoes aren't doing well at all. The brown leaf spot fungus has all but wiped them out. I didn't get it in time. There's still fruit on most that may ripen ok, but, not good at all. I'm going to have to do some serious treatments after I pull them  and watch more closely in the spring. Makes me wish I had Don's Greenhouses at my disposal.

Rg
Interesting that your tomatoes arent doing well.. my cherry tomatoes are absolutely UNBELIEVABLE  this year..
 however..Thats the ONLY vegetable that has done well for me.. I got some nice green peppers right off the bat..
Only got like 6 zucchini and maybe 6 or 7 yellow squash and 5 cucumbers. i have 6 zucchini plants.. 4 cucumber plant and 5 yellow squash plants..
Zuchinni yellow squash are dying.. cucumbers are already dead :cursing:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ronco on Aug 08, 2019, 09:12 AM
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Nice pull tonight! First Maters of the year, a mountain of pickles, and what the heck are these 2, they came off my cuke vines.... Cross pollination?
 


Those are lemon cucumbers, I've been growing those since I was little. They are more tender than regular cucumbers. When I pick them I wipe my hand on them to get the little black coffe grounds looking things on the outside off and eat them like an apple.
Here's a link. https://bonnieplants.com/product/lemon-cucumber/
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: earlyice on Aug 08, 2019, 09:28 AM
 


Those are lemon cucumbers, I've been growing those since I was little. They are more tender than regular cucumbers. When I pick them I wipe my hand on them to get the little black coffe grounds looking things on the outside off and eat them like an apple.
Here's a link. https://bonnieplants.com/product/lemon-cucumber/


Beat me to it! I grow some lemon cucumbers every year...love them. I usually let them get a little deeper color before picking (mostly yellow with some orange color mixed in). I eat them the same as Ronco..just like an apple

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2019, 10:23 AM
Ok that's what I was going to suggest but if he didn't plant the seeds or plants where did they come from?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 08, 2019, 02:55 PM
Ed what else did you have planted by them?
Cross pollination usually happens in the seeds the next year..  There are types of round cucumbers...
pickles and tomatos Dom, I'm gonna have to pay attention to that vine. Might be a seed got mixed in ....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ronco on Aug 08, 2019, 03:22 PM
Ok that's what I was going to suggest but if he didn't plant the seeds or plants where did they come from?


Maybe the seed company mixed up the seeds, lemon cucumbers with regular cucumbers. I planted pumpkin seeds one year from a store bought package, what grew were small gourds with worts.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ronco on Aug 08, 2019, 03:28 PM
This is my 3rd post, why is it showing I have zero posts? I updated my profile, maybe it will work.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2019, 03:32 PM
I'm not sure Ron. Maybe RG knows?
Says you have been on since 2016 .
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2019, 04:48 PM
Once you get to 5 or so it'll track correctly......I think.

Welcome to the gardens  community anyway. You may be on to something with the mixed up seeds. I've always bought my seed from Lowes. I think that's going to change next year. I'll be buying certified seed from quality companies. I put too much effort into growing my gardens. E stuff we get from the displays in the big box stores could be years old.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ronco on Aug 08, 2019, 07:28 PM
Once you get to 5 or so it'll track correctly......I think.

Welcome to the gardens  community anyway. You may be on to something with the mixed up seeds. I've always bought my seed from Lowes. I think that's going to change next year. I'll be buying certified seed from quality companies. I put too much effort into growing my gardens. E stuff we get from the displays in the big box stores could be years old.

Rg



Thanks for the welcome. I don't post very often, I just started coming to this site this spring. I have posted on Iceshantie and made the jump to over here.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 08, 2019, 07:56 PM


Thanks for the welcome. I don't post very often, I just started coming to this site this spring. I have posted on Iceshantie and made the jump to over here.
Thanks for the advice , and welcome!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 09, 2019, 06:27 AM
Welcome Ron..  Let's see your garden..    : ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ronco on Aug 09, 2019, 08:30 AM
Welcome Ron..  Let's see your garden..    : ;D


I'm computer stupid, I don't post pics. In Colorado we can't plant our garden until after Mother's day. That's when the last average frost day is, we had a frost (29 Degrees) about 10 days after Mother's day that killed everything and had to start all over. In the garden we have pumpkins, sweet corn, beets, yellow and zuccini sqush, carrots, lemon and eating cucumbers, pole beans, potatoes and tomatoes.
The wife and I live Northeast of Denver on a 90 acre farm, we grow sugar beets, alfalfa, and feed corn. That frost killed 14 acres of suger beets, replanted with feed corn.
I retired after driving truck for 33 years in 2014 at the age of 57.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 09, 2019, 10:19 AM
I know how you feel.  I live on the north side of a BIG HILL  at almost 1300 ft, and we got a frost day after memorial day.  I know how it feels to garden in a micro climate...    ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 09, 2019, 05:52 PM
Sorry to say , but, it makes me glad to be a flatlander.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ronco on Aug 09, 2019, 09:53 PM
I looked up the elevation of Hudson Colorado, we are at an even 5,000'. We moved here from Kremmling Colorado elevation at our place was 8,500'. The ag teacher at the high school said we had 18 growing days and they weren't consecutive days LOL.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2019, 04:57 PM
What a super,day for outside projects. Did lots of gardening today. Transplanted once flowers from a garden in the front to the back gardens. Filled in with some mums. Trimmed, pruned and generally puttered around the gardens most of the morning.

Planted another crop of radishes in the trough planter. Pulled the dill weed to dry and filled the bed with compost.

Even though my tomatoes look miserable, we had BLT's with Mr. Stripys from the garden and they were delicious.

Past the middle of the growing season now. First crops are winding down. Time to plant some spinach and lettuce.

On a very positive note, my peppers, Anaheim, Red Chili, Cowhorn, Jalapeño and Hot Banana, are doing really well.

Not our best year, but, that's gardening.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 10, 2019, 05:26 PM
What a super,day for outside projects. Did lots of gardening today. Transplanted once flowers from a garden in the front to the back gardens. Filled in with some mums. Trimmed, pruned and generally puttered around the gardens most of the morning.

Planted another crop of radishes in the trough planter. Pulled the dill weed to dry and filled the bed with compost.

Even though my tomatoes look miserable, we had BLT's with Mr. Stripys from the garden and they were delicious.

Past the middle of the growing season now. First crops are winding down. Time to plant some spinach and lettuce.

On a very positive note, my peppers, Anaheim, Red Chili, Cowhorn, Jalapeño and Hot Banana, are doing really well.

Not our best year, but, that's gardening.

Rg
I'm beginning to see blight, gonna go get some copper fungiside tomorrow and try and combat it while I can. Luckily I had a while to ripen before it came. Peppers are really starting to crank here as well, peas and beans are winding down, everytime I think of pulling and re-planting they flower again. Cukes and pickles daily, Zuchinni too. Brussles are tiny, starting to get a bit worried.
   Over all it's been our best garden at this property thanks to the raised beds, thinking we need a third to thin out our plantings and enable rotation of crops to minimize blight. Off to runnings to take advantage of their blow out sale on canning supplies, I'm gonna have a pile of pickles this year ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 11, 2019, 07:23 AM
Daconil will work if you get it early. I tried Neem oil and it failed. Too late for my tomatoes this year. I'll take what I get  and move on. I'm about ready to pull all of them and plant fall crops. It's showing up on my pickles now. Strangely, nothing on my lone zucchini plant. Just more zucchinis. 👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 11, 2019, 07:29 AM
Ed are you sure its blight?
You will get leaf rot from inconsistent  watering also. 
Pull the infected leafs  off and throw them away in the garbage not your compost..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 11, 2019, 12:12 PM
Ed are you sure its blight?
You will get leaf rot from inconsistent  watering also. 
Pull the infected leafs  off and throw them away in the garbage not your compost..
I'll snap a pic later....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 12, 2019, 05:12 PM
  Here's the Maters
(https://i.postimg.cc/q60s5g1v/0811191811.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q60s5g1v)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gnmsMt7H/0811191811a.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gnmsMt7H)
And this is 20 pints and 2 half gallons of pickles  8)
(https://i.postimg.cc/6217d3FP/0811191947.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6217d3FP)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 12, 2019, 05:41 PM
Not blight.......
Pickles look awesome....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinjohn on Aug 12, 2019, 07:17 PM
ONLY thing making it in my garden at this point is my cherry tomatoes and peppers.. all else is dying OR DEAD
Frustrating year for me
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 12, 2019, 07:42 PM
Rough year here in Indiana too.  Crazy wet spring followed by a drought and heat. Cucumbers are odd shaped and bitter, melons sprouted then did nothing until about a week ago, zucchini plants are huge but very few fruit and the onions never got bigger than golf balls. Very disappointing year.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 13, 2019, 06:27 PM
Not blight.......
Pickles look awesome....
Oh, sweet! They are awesome, come get some I'll make a batch of brownies ta-boot 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 17, 2019, 12:12 PM
Raided my garden this morning.

Nice pile of pickles and peppers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Th4F6pRP/IMG-2821.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Th4F6pRP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RNJ8V4FL/IMG-2822.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNJ8V4FL)

16 jars of pickles and 6 jars of pickles peppers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hJvVcP4S/IMG-2825.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJvVcP4S)

Plus a couple jars of experimental pickled peppers done with my favorite pickle recipe.

Should have worn gloves.  My hands are burning still.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 17, 2019, 12:27 PM
Raided my garden this morning.

Nice pile of pickles and peppers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Th4F6pRP/IMG-2821.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Th4F6pRP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RNJ8V4FL/IMG-2822.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNJ8V4FL)

16 jars of pickles and 6 jars of pickles peppers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hJvVcP4S/IMG-2825.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJvVcP4S)

Plus a couple jars of experimental pickled peppers done with my favorite pickle recipe.

Should have worn gloves.  My hands are burning still.

Rg

Good stuff right there!

I hope you don’t wear contact lenses...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 17, 2019, 12:49 PM
No, and I used caution while relieving myself. To be perfectly honest, I have arthritis in my hands and right now they feel pretty good.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Aug 17, 2019, 07:17 PM
No, and I used caution while relieving myself. To be perfectly honest, I have arthritis in my hands and right now they feel pretty good.

Rg

Glad to hear it Bob.  My arthritis (knock on wood) has been great since May and I'm totally off arthritis meds. Summer is good for the hands and feet.

Nice stash from the garden. My new garden is hitting on all cylinders and outgrowing its space. My wife just made tomato sauce and served up scallops over pasta with home made sauce from  the garden. I am blessed to have a wife so adept in the kitchen. 
     
(https://i.postimg.cc/q68m70nq/garden1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q68m70nq)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 20, 2019, 05:04 PM
Love your operation Bart. Nicely condensedNd productive.

I pulled most of my tomatoes a few days ago. I got a pretty good batch to play with. Pickles are just about done.  Hopefully the weather will come around and I can start my fall planting. Beans are on a roll. I'll have to string them up in the next few days.

The season continues.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 20, 2019, 05:36 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/n9rhNmHj/0820191828.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9rhNmHj)
Man I sure wish I did these raised beds years ago.... Pulled the zuchinni, tomatos are really cranking, vines are still,productive but winding down. Peppers are really cranking and showing color, brussles are starting to get some size. Man I'm in heaven.... 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 20, 2019, 06:07 PM
Nice harvest Ed.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 20, 2019, 08:17 PM
Nice harvest Ed.

Rg
thanks Bob, its so rewarding
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 25, 2019, 07:39 AM
Nice bushel of groceries there Ed.
I should be making pickles today but I'm gonna mow for a few hours and fish this afternoon...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 25, 2019, 03:47 PM
Nice bushel of groceries there Ed.
I should be making pickles today but I'm gonna mow for a few hours and fish this afternoon...
I'm not sure I remember how to fish.... 21 days in a row with out a day off. Pay checks sure are nice and all but  :o.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 25, 2019, 04:53 PM
No fishing or gardening for me today.
Kids came over for a nice cookout and some horseshoes. My Grandson ( who's never pitched before) tossed 3 ringers. Super day for family.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2019, 07:35 AM
Well, I've got more than enough pickles to do another batch this weekend. The tomatoes are coming in fast now so we might just do a batch of salsa too. I'll be pulling all the tomatoes this week to make room for spinach, radishes and lettuce.  Broccoli is moving slowly, Brussels sprouts are doing real well. Don't know if they'll produce but I'll wait and see.

My hot peppers are spectacular! Chilis are turning bright red, more jalapeños, cowhorns, Anaheim and bananas as well. Some critter ate a few of my chilis. Have no idea what it was.

Any of you have a good recipe for chili sauce?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 28, 2019, 07:41 AM
I do. I will find it for you.
We use it in our meatloaf.. Its awesome...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 28, 2019, 08:00 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/jw3ryfXd/20190828-085935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jw3ryfXd)
 
 Add anything you want. I put some hot peppers in also..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2019, 04:42 PM
Nice! You and your Bride always come through. I need to add a bunch of hot peppers to this though. I'm looking for a killer chili sauce. And I have a pile of killer hot peppers.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 28, 2019, 04:58 PM
Yeah we make two batches and one is pretty hot...    ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2019, 03:00 PM
Yeah we make two batches and one is pretty hot...    ;D

Gonna take a whack at that this weekend. I've got mild, medium, hot and take your breath away peppers.
Should be interesting.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 30, 2019, 03:44 PM
   I'm  drowndin  :D in fresh tomatoes, peppers are starting to ripen, been using the Hungrian Wax for a few weeks in pickles. Lisa and I dehydrate most of our hot peppers for Enfuego. Our crushed pepper blend. last pull of pickles this weekend, few cukes still worth letting go, beans winding down but still a few flowers. Gonna try Radishes for the first time, any pointers Bob?

  On another note, we are sowing garlic for the first time this year. we meet with a grower and got 4 1# each of the following;
Baipisuan, German White, Persian Star, and Blanak. Anyone try these? Any pointers will be appreciated, and I'll make sure the appreciation is shown with a gift of my harvest  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 31, 2019, 07:18 AM
Nice....
 Ed get a shovel handle mark 6" and punch a bunch of holes in rows 6" apart.... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 31, 2019, 11:56 AM
Nice....
 Ed get a shovel handle mark 6" and punch a bunch of holes in rows 6" apart.... ;D
That's all there is to it? What kind do you grow?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 31, 2019, 11:56 AM
Picked few tomatoes this morning
(https://i.postimg.cc/bGB7qTHk/20190831-075727.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bGB7qTHk)
Nice pull Low!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 31, 2019, 12:19 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/dkGw5tK0/0831191313a-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkGw5tK0)
Last good pull of the season for beans and cukes, busy day tomorrow canning, Fair today. Pulled my bean vines gonna let the cukes go another week. Best Garden of my life
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 31, 2019, 12:44 PM
That's all there is to it? What kind do you grow?

German hardneck grows best for me. I plant in late October and mulch with leaf litter. Than I cover the bed with plastic chicken wire to keep the squirrels, skunks, possums and such from digging around. Cut the scapes when they form. Makes a huge difference in the size of the bulbs.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 31, 2019, 01:34 PM
Me to Bob...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 31, 2019, 03:54 PM
A double batch of sweet zucchini relish and a signal batch of extra hot... ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/v1Wdqx65/20190831-160304.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1Wdqx65)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5YbWZ9wT/20190831-160307.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YbWZ9wT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k2RCSpJ1/20190831-160312.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k2RCSpJ1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/R3rBLLqM/20190831-164221.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3rBLLqM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HjTTNzzn/20190831-164224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HjTTNzzn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gx1YBPtb/20190831-164225.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gx1YBPtb)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 01, 2019, 03:27 PM
Looks delish Dom.

I put up a few quarts of pickles. I laced them with hot chili peppers from the garden. I tested the peppers for heat eating a small chunk. Oh my they were really hot! Half a dozen crackers and a couple porters later, I could breath again. Should be a good mid winter batch.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 01, 2019, 04:28 PM
A double batch of sweet zucchini relish and a signal batch of extra hot... ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/v1Wdqx65/20190831-160304.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1Wdqx65)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5YbWZ9wT/20190831-160307.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YbWZ9wT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k2RCSpJ1/20190831-160312.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k2RCSpJ1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/R3rBLLqM/20190831-164221.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3rBLLqM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HjTTNzzn/20190831-164224.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HjTTNzzn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gx1YBPtb/20190831-164225.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gx1YBPtb)
Looks amazing Dom!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 01, 2019, 06:31 PM
Looks great Dom. Looks like everyone is having a good year. Today was salsa and sauce day. Watched my wife take raw materials and make some fine goodies. Of course, I had to sneak a few bites in when she wasn't looking.  ;)
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/F7vrrMK8/v1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7vrrMK8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7fNxfKG6/v2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7fNxfKG6)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 02, 2019, 06:02 PM
Nice job Bart..
Got 22 jars.  17 sweet and 5 extra hot.. ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/Ny5LFMf5/20190902-093907.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ny5LFMf5)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: greensider on Sep 02, 2019, 06:15 PM
Garden came on late but produced well and still is
(https://i.postimg.cc/QV7P98WS/103-B6-BFC-CCE6-4-AAF-8-C74-A68-B7-A100-E9-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QV7P98WS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Cnb6W7V9/19-E503-E5-888-F-4472-8341-44270-B8-F8810.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Cnb6W7V9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jDcBxMJb/1-AF2-C3-A7-B56-F-4-B0-B-8-EAC-FD0-F63-C601-F4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jDcBxMJb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5H7c3sx3/25012359-B80-E-4-C2-F-ACC1-162-D1-FD331-C7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5H7c3sx3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/f3bpJYx0/273-B889-C-D313-49-EF-BE72-3-A4824-C671-E7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f3bpJYx0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/svpt8jj1/69249394-2525-4-E26-8779-AF66-C7-A192-EE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/svpt8jj1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/f3gFXkKq/77377-E80-36-F5-47-AD-9127-256-E3-EA849-AC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f3gFXkKq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4nhC6vj6/86722-AFD-B3-D4-49-D2-B764-6-FAF5-DF89-E77.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4nhC6vj6)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4mT0pD6G/8-C4-B9760-C778-4000-97-C4-3-CAAE76-A5-C60.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mT0pD6G)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xJJZPYpf/A80751-E8-331-D-4154-955-B-4-E58-E57883-FA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJJZPYpf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jwLpky2r/A8-E465-BC-5-C56-461-F-92-D8-4-DFDD19-D3-DE7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwLpky2r)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BXWrMLGd/ABCDFB98-3-E78-4908-B535-398-FF73-AAC99.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BXWrMLGd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/q6K9p02b/AC59-E11-D-F48-A-467-C-9647-14-BDEF92-F3-D1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6K9p02b)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bZpKf7rg/F19-C5547-F4-EB-4-C47-B57-A-F9-A7-E02822-E9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bZpKf7rg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/62kmjSFd/F5-FF7-A9-B-8971-4-B30-9-EC6-CC868-DE57268.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62kmjSFd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gXQC9rLL/FC9-BC179-B148-4-F40-BB40-7568-E6912904.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXQC9rLL)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: greensider on Sep 02, 2019, 06:16 PM
Minus what we gave away
(https://i.postimg.cc/VdY3xydR/9-D2712-C0-572-E-4-C12-9-E81-5-B7537237-E1-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdY3xydR)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 02, 2019, 06:41 PM
WOW...     Thats amazing...     :bowdown:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 02, 2019, 07:02 PM
Very nice harvest!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 02, 2019, 07:52 PM
Wicked nice harvest!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 05, 2019, 04:27 PM
Went to a couple of "end of the driveway " garlic stands and got some good ones to try..

German hardneck.. One dozen for 6bucks.. Kind of small.. But taste good..

(https://i.postimg.cc/wyk1KvMx/20190905-171647.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyk1KvMx)

  And the next place had Russian Redneck..  There huge..


(https://i.postimg.cc/cgtFTpLc/20190905-171631.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgtFTpLc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4HCB0WKR/20190905-171641.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4HCB0WKR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wtvfRyKZ/20190905-171651.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtvfRyKZ)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 05, 2019, 04:57 PM
Save a few for seed Dom!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 05, 2019, 05:05 PM
There all for planting..      ;)
 Will have 3 different kinds next year.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2019, 04:42 PM
Holy zucchini Bateman!

(https://i.postimg.cc/bdJY8yQg/IMG-2841.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdJY8yQg)

This "thing" was hiding under a pile of zucchini leaves. It's 24" long and 10" in diameter. I wear an xxxl glove.

OYE!

I have no idea what to do with it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 08, 2019, 05:10 PM
Holy zucchini Bateman!

(https://i.postimg.cc/bdJY8yQg/IMG-2841.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdJY8yQg)

This "thing" was hiding under a pile of zucchini leaves. It's 24" long and 10" in diameter. I wear an xxxl glove.

OYE!

I have no idea what to do with it.

Rg
zucchini boat! 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 08, 2019, 06:47 PM
Throw it for a touchdown. Nice football. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2019, 07:43 PM
I was thinking about stuffing it with sauce, meat and mushrooms and throwing it on the Weber.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 09, 2019, 03:17 AM
I meant 10" in circumference.....5" across. You'd think an old woodworker would know the difference.🙄

So, I pulled all the tomatoes and cukes on Saturday. Last harvest made a half gallon of refrigerator pickles. My wax beans are going wild. Little beans everywhere. May pull the zucchini this afternoon. We've had about enough zucchini for the year.

Harvested a big bowl of radishes and plan to plant more in the empty beds along with spinach.

My Brussels sprouts are growing along but I'm still not convinced I'll get a harvest out of them. I emptied the strawberry bed which was a complete failure. All plants and no berries. Gonna have to rethink that one. Anyway, I'll be filling the beds with additional soil and planting garlic in them this fall.

The season is winding down but it's not over by a long shot.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 12, 2019, 04:15 PM
Carolina Reaper peppers are  looking awesone ..

(https://i.postimg.cc/VSR80bVd/20190912-160159.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VSR80bVd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VrkcqLx4/20190912-160208.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrkcqLx4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jLpKpTfd/20190912-160218.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jLpKpTfd)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Sep 12, 2019, 06:44 PM
Holy zucchini Bateman!

(https://i.postimg.cc/bdJY8yQg/IMG-2841.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdJY8yQg)

This "thing" was hiding under a pile of zucchini leaves. It's 24" long and 10" in diameter. I wear an xxxl glove.

OYE!

I have no idea what to do with it.

Rg

A little late to reply, but I would “bake stuff” that zuch just like peppers. Core it, blanch it, and Fill it with red sauce, sausage, rice, and any vegetables you like, top it with cheese.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 13, 2019, 05:54 PM
I fried some up and it was pretty tough skinned. Your suggestion would have been better.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 15, 2019, 04:44 PM
Had a nice harvest of wax beans today.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hhwKHtHZ/IMG-2849.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hhwKHtHZ)

Made a nice bean salad with radishes, garlic, Basil and parsley from the garden. Added a sweet vinaigrette. Made a super side to nailed red and Yukon potatoes also from our gardens.

Oh yeah they complimented angus strip steaks....medium rare on the Weber.

Silly delicious!

Rg,
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 15, 2019, 06:01 PM
Nice Bob..
My peppers are still coming on strong .
Had a bunch on the grill with some serloins and sweet corn...

(https://i.postimg.cc/fJRvMCTP/20190915-181955.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJRvMCTP)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: icefisher47 on Sep 16, 2019, 03:54 AM
Nice Bob..
My peppers are still coming on strong .
Had a bunch on the grill with some serloins and sweet corn...

(https://i.postimg.cc/fJRvMCTP/20190915-181955.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJRvMCTP)

That looks good
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 16, 2019, 04:37 PM
Anyone have a method of drying hot peppers without oven or dehydrator?

I was thinking of stringing them and hanging them in the garage.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 16, 2019, 05:16 PM
Anyone have a method of drying hot peppers without oven or dehydrator?

I was thinking of stringing them and hanging them in the garage.

Rg
That would be tough with the humidity, even with the dehydrator, if you don't deal with them right off the bat, they get soggy again.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 16, 2019, 05:45 PM
Dried and ground a lot of all kinds of peppers  stringing them and hanging above the hot water heater...    Hang them whole with a string from the stem..
Put a small fan on them.. ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2019, 07:23 AM
I was thinking about hanging them over my basement dehumidifier. I'm going to have a good pile of firecracker chilis and cayenne peppers or dry. The cowhorns, hot banana, jalapeño and Anaheim will get pickled.

The other option is to build a dehydrator if I can't find one at Goodwill.

I always dry my basil, oregano and parsley in paper lunch bags hung up in the basement. Works great.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 17, 2019, 09:42 AM
That should work just fine Bob..
 These beasts are ready to be put in the ground.  Cant wait to see what they do next year..22 cloves from 4 bulbs..


(https://i.postimg.cc/sQWL7Jm5/20190916-103429.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQWL7Jm5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YLws3mDZ/20190916-103554.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YLws3mDZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DSCRT0m4/20190917-100545.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSCRT0m4)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 17, 2019, 12:16 PM
Lawd that's some beautiful garlic! When you comming to the port?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2019, 02:25 PM
What variety Dom?

Pulled my radishes yesterday.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xkNnhQ9Z/IMG-2850.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkNnhQ9Z)

I think I figured out how to grow these.👍👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 17, 2019, 02:33 PM
The garlic? Its the Russian Redneck i got last week..    Might take a ride and see if he has more. $1.50 a head.. Looks good to me..   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2019, 04:37 PM
You sure about that? Looks more like elephant garlic to me. Red Russian doesn't normally produce that many cloves. It's usually around 2" in diameter with  maybe 8 cloves max.

Not that elephant garlic is a bad thing.....

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 17, 2019, 06:07 PM
Boy im not sure Bob.
The old drunk guy that came out to great us offered us some homemade Russian vodka.  Witch we didn't partake..He said it was Russian Red Neck. 
Elephant is just as fine.
 But im calling it Russian Red Neck..... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 17, 2019, 06:13 PM
Lots of grilled vegetables this time of year..  Peppers, zucchini, summer squash and onions..
And through a salmon slab on just for kicks..m ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 18, 2019, 03:15 AM
Maybe he's feeding that garlic some home made vodka ;)

Food looks great Dom. Haven't grilled any salmon since my days pulling copper on Seneca. Used to get a nice landlocked Atlantic every once in a while.

I've got plenty of seed garlic of my own, but I'm gonna order some other varieties as well.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 22, 2019, 12:55 PM
A nice harvest of wax beans today.

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About 3 gallon bags full. Too hot to can today. I'll put them up this week when it's cooler.

Pulled about 2/3 of the plants but left a bunch. They're still producing. Gotta pickle the hot banana peppers too. I'm waiting on the cayenne and firecracker chilis. They're just getting better on the plant.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 22, 2019, 03:42 PM
Nice Bob. Wish i had put more in.
Tonight more grilled vegetables chicken and venison.  And tomatoes and cucumbers with mozzarella cheese and dressing...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 23, 2019, 07:31 AM
Nice feed Dom!
Picked my last zucchini this morning. I'm pulling that plant when I get home.

Slugs have been doing a number on my hostas and Brussels sprouts. Spread some Bug-geta and diatomaceous earth this morning. And.....the stink bug battle has begun. They were out in force yesterday. Killed a pile of them using my spray bottle. With Dawn and water.

Gotta research a trap for them.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 23, 2019, 11:35 AM


 Good stuff guys! Yup, winding down here too. Pulled all the maters and cukes, maters all still were absolutely loaded. but half the vines were yellow and brown and the quality went way down, so into the burn pit they went. I been dealing with a Staff infection, not pleasant.... So I've been neglecting my fall crop of Rasberries, Peppers, Strawberries, and Brussles. The snails however haven't  >:( dumped the last of my pellets all around and in, was gonna wait till after these storms, but there's just so d**n many. Also, we've had a couple young deer visiting the yard, Lisa thought they were sooooo cute and told me I was not allowed to harm either one, as they depend on each other....... They ate her Brussels and Strawberries..... Thanks guys, swing on by 10/1 if you would  ::) ::) ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 23, 2019, 12:51 PM
Hope you feel better Ed.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 23, 2019, 01:12 PM
Still lots of tomatoes,  cucumbers and small zucchini...

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 23, 2019, 02:12 PM
Looking great Dom! And thanks, I'm much better than I was. Follow up appt. Wednesday to make sure it's all out.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 23, 2019, 05:58 PM
Sorry you're down Ed. Hope all gets better soon.

Put those Bambi's in the freezer.....(don't tell her I said that). Mmmmmmmm.....Bambi chops!

I was gonna can up the wax beans till something sparked a memory. Wax beans are very low acid and require pressure cooking to can. Dom talked me out of a pressure cooker, so they were blanched, vacuum packed and are in the deep freeze.

Think I'll plant another round of radishes and a patch of spinach. Time is just right.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 28, 2019, 09:17 AM
A nice harvest of peppers and beans this morning.
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Cayenne, firecracker chili, Anaheim, jalapeño, hot banana and really hot cowhorn. The chilis and cayenne are strung up over the dehumidifier in the basement to dry. The cowhorns and Anaheim  I'll vac pack and freeze. The banana and japs I'll pickle. Picked another couple quarts of wax beans too. I'll share them with the neighbors.

Lots more peppers still on the plants ripening.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 28, 2019, 09:20 AM
Looks awesome Bob. I love my peppers...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 28, 2019, 11:11 AM
  I'm surprised you don't have a de-hydrator Bob. Nice pull, mine are loaded too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 28, 2019, 04:14 PM
Not veggie garden

But we got to work last weekend on the bushes, shrubs and trees in our front gardens.  Badly needed and it really made a huge difference on the curb appeal of the house.

I also pulled a ton of weeds.  Wanted to mulch it but decided to wait till spring for that.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 28, 2019, 04:42 PM
  I'm surprised you don't have a de-hydrator Bob. Nice pull, mine are loaded too.
I've been watching at Goodwill for one Ed. I don't dry a lot of stuff. Herbs dry quite nicely in paper bags hung in the basement. Garlic sets up in the garage ( just brought that inside today). Gave some thought to building one ( I know I can do that), but it's one more thing hanging around waiting to be used.

I've got faith in Dom. If he says hanging them to dry over my dehumidifier will work....I'll go for it. If it doesn't, I'm taking a road trip to raid his freezer😁.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 28, 2019, 09:49 PM
I've been watching at Goodwill for one Ed. I don't dry a lot of stuff. Herbs dry quite nicely in paper bags hung in the basement. Garlic sets up in the garage ( just brought that inside today). Gave some thought to building one ( I know I can do that), but it's one more thing hanging around waiting to be used.

I've got faith in Dom. If he says hanging them to dry over my dehumidifier will work....I'll go for it. If it doesn't, I'm taking a road trip to raid his freezer😁.

Rg
We use the heck out of ours, herbs, garlic, peppers, jerky. One usefull tool for sure.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 29, 2019, 07:04 AM
Scored some homemade Italian sausage yesterday so looks like garden peppers and sausage in the crockpot today...
Just need to stop at the friendly bake shop for fresh rolls... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 29, 2019, 07:10 AM

   picked the last of the green peppers ,
 So it was stuffed peppers for supper
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 29, 2019, 06:18 PM
Processed up the last pick of peppers today. Froze most of them and made a batch of sweet mustard pepper relish. Very tasty stuff.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 30, 2019, 04:58 AM
The sausage and peppers were awesome..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2019, 05:26 AM
Looks delish Dom.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 30, 2019, 07:27 AM
Thanks Bob..
The lady that moved in way down the hill is known as "The Garlic Guru ".
She was open yesterday and it was amazing.  I never knew how many varieties there are.  Wish i had my phone to take pictures of her set up.. 
She gave us several different samples..
Than she asked if we ever tried Black Garlic?   Said i never heard of it..   Had the texture of a gummy bear and a very unique flavor.   You dont grow it you make it.   You have to look it up and try it....   We will be trying to make some..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 30, 2019, 11:41 AM
Looks delish Dom.
Rg
X2 🍽
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 30, 2019, 11:45 AM
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2019, 02:56 PM
Sounds interesting. Does she sell seed?

Friends of min went to the "Stinking Rose Festival" in Gilroy Ca. Brought back some great recipes and garlic.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2019, 04:20 PM
Showed my bride the black garlic. Told her the process and that the house would smell like garlic for a while. She was quite fine with that.

Love that old girl!

I'll be setting up our little slow cooker in the basement tomorrow. Heaven knows I have enough garlic to experiment.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 30, 2019, 06:12 PM

Nice I like the smell to ,
 My wife had the house smelling like thyme and rosemary
 Then it was chives , 👍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 30, 2019, 07:06 PM
Bob Im pretty sure all the samples she gave me can be planted...
Im going to have to mark all my rows this year....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 01, 2019, 02:44 PM
Picked up my seed garlic this afternoon.
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Don't know how many cloves there are. Probably over a hundred. Most are bigger than my thumb. $10 total. All German hardneck.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Oct 01, 2019, 04:19 PM
Good looking garlic guys. I've never plated it by my wife uses it a lot. Garlic  is a fall planting, correct? 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 01, 2019, 04:38 PM
Pretty easy Bart. Pick a good drained spot and buy some seed garlic and plant it this month.... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 01, 2019, 05:22 PM
Yup! Easy and very rewarding.  Plant this month. Pointed side up...I plant mine in about a 5" grid, 2-3" deep. I cover the bed with plastic hardware cloth and mulch with leaf litter about 6" deep for the winter. Peel the screen and mulch off in March or when the soil gets to 40 degrees or so. Basically when everything is thawed out.

 I cut the scapes off when they form ( great in salads) and pull when the leaves are about half yellowed. Usually in mid July.

Best to rotate beds every year. I get my seed from a local farm market. It's just the garlic that they grow to sell. Any hardneck variety is suitable for fall planting.

 Don't try to plant garlic from the super market. It's treated to resist sprouting. Organically grown might work, but I prefer farm market grown.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Oct 02, 2019, 07:11 PM
Thanks for the tips guys, I'll be heading to the farm market this weekend. I just cleared out my garden for the year so plenty of space. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 04, 2019, 05:14 PM
Dont know if it will help but just covered 6 of my beds.  All ready down to 40*.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 04, 2019, 06:30 PM
I'm letting mine go. If they take a hit, it's no great loss for me. They're saying 35 and patchy frost , but we'll see. Picked another big bag of wax beans last evening. Still have a bunch of peppers on the plants. Other than that it's just the flower gardens.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 05, 2019, 07:15 AM
Well if all my green tomatoes didnt freeze i will be making pickled green tomatoes tomorrow....Should have just picked them last night but didnt have the gumption... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2019, 03:56 AM
No real frost here. Everything is still fine out there.  Although, our flowers are looking pretty sad. I'll have some fall planting to do next weekend. Need to transplant the sedum from the front garden to the back yard near the vegetable gardens. It got way too big for that planting. I'm also going to dig up my dahlias to try and save the tubers for next season. I've already harvested marigold seeds and Cardinal Climbers seeds. Basil and oregano are drying nicely in the basement.

Moved 90% of the wood shop back to the basement yesterday. Bought a leaf bagger for the tractor. My guess is the leaves will be dropping fast in the next couple weeks.

Fall is definitely here!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 06, 2019, 09:25 AM
Yup, every year I wait patiently for the first "killing" frost.
Then my hay fever goes into it's winter hibernation for another year.
It's been brutal the past 2 days.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 06, 2019, 02:21 PM
Just got done harvesting almost everything that survived.....   

 Lots of cucumbers,  and green tomatoes..

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Lots of green tomatoes which are sitting in salt for 3 or 4 hours and will be pickled  and jarred  later...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2019, 03:52 PM
Nice haul! Tried pickling green tomatoes once. Not very good results. Maybe next year.

On another note, I finally found a yellow jacket trap that really works.

4 day total.

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Terro reusable trap.
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Worth every cent of $9.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 07, 2019, 07:28 AM
Got stung twice on Saturday Bob.   There everywhere......

Made 11 jars of pickled green tomatoes yesterday.. 

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 And my bride made me this .... ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 08, 2019, 07:47 AM
Made an apple pie just the other day. My son works on an apple farm and brought me a few big bags of apples. Macs, honey crisp, gala and fuji.

I'm gonna smoke a few honey crisps this weekend.  I'll stuff them with brown sugar, butter and bacon bits.

The smoked garlic, cayennes and firecracker peppers turned out great. I ground the peppers this morning. Looks like a killer seasoning to me. It's  got a really nice smoked heat. And it's HOT!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 08, 2019, 09:02 AM
Sure sounds good.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 08, 2019, 03:56 PM
Couldn't  wait till this weekend.
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They're in the smoker now. Thought it would be the perfect desert for country pork ribs on the Weber with garden fresh wax beans and a salad.

Patiently waiting for the finished product.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 08, 2019, 06:04 PM
That looks good. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 09, 2019, 03:56 AM
They were pretty good. Taste was awesome. Had them in at 250 for about 2 1/2 hours. They could have cooked for another hour I think and at 275. They were huge apples.

They'd be easy on the Weber. 350 for an hour or so and they'd be done. Might even do that and just add a few apple wood chunks to the coals for smoke.

But, that's the other thread😁

I need to pick another bag of wax beans this morning. There's a bunch out there. The cayenne pepper plant is still going wild with peppers. I may have to freeze a bunch of them green if we get a frost.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 09, 2019, 04:06 AM
  Stop guys, im in the hospital  :'.

  I kid about the stopping, but I'm really here. Pancreatitis and perhaps colitis of some kind. So im on a clear liquid only diet till all the tests go. Had a terrible cup of beef broth last night, man it was so good after 2 days and 3 nights of nothing.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 09, 2019, 04:55 AM
Jeezz Ed hope you feel better quick...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 09, 2019, 04:58 PM
Hospitals suck! Especially when you have to eat their food.

Hope you get straightened out quick bud. Good vibes coming your way!

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 09, 2019, 05:55 PM
Good luck Ed.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 10, 2019, 07:27 AM
Thanks guys I'm out! Looking at,some seriously overdue lifestyle changes. Seems Moderation never occoured to me. :o


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 10, 2019, 03:00 PM
Glad you're out!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 11, 2019, 06:37 AM
Still no hard frost here. No below freezing temps in the 15 day forecast. Flowers are starting to fade. But, my pepper plants just keep on going. Picked another big bag of wax beans the other day.

Lots of cleanup gardening to do this weekend.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ronco on Oct 11, 2019, 07:58 AM
We had a low of 15* F, our garden is done.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 11, 2019, 04:29 PM
Yikes! Got up to 71 here today. 50's tonight.

Not so bad being a flatlander.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 12, 2019, 11:59 AM


  Same here Bob, Peppers are firing on all cylinders! Trying pickled beets for the first time. Any advice from my fellow gardners?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 14, 2019, 02:31 PM
🤢🤢🤢 not my flavor fav.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 14, 2019, 08:28 PM
🤢🤢🤢 not my flavor fav.

Rg
really, as I get older I find I like them more and more. They came out pretty good, just did a simple old world brine of Cider Vinegar, Brown sugar, and water.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 15, 2019, 07:37 AM
Probably a leftover from something my Mom made. She wasn't a very good cook.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 18, 2019, 02:10 PM
Took your advice Ed and Scored a dehydrator at Goodwill today.

(https://i.postimg.cc/684Yr8fp/IMG-2893.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/684Yr8fp)

Mr. Coffee. 5 trays. Works fine.....$5.99.

I'll be drying herbs and hot peppers tomorrow. Might take  a shot at apples at some point.

Rg


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 19, 2019, 05:30 PM
Lots of gardening today. Cleanup mostly. Prepped the garlic beds. Added manure/compost/sand/bone meal. I'll let them set for a week and plant next weekend. Pulled the wax beans, some of the dahlias and marigolds. Cut the sedum back ( that's up for transplant), cropped the plantains and pruned the lilacs.

Later I jacked up the tractor, removed the blades and cleaned under the deck. I'll put the high lift blades on it tomorrow to get ready for picking up leaves.

Super fall day to be outside playing in the dirt.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 20, 2019, 11:10 AM
Took your advice Ed and Scored a dehydrator at Goodwill today.

(https://i.postimg.cc/684Yr8fp/IMG-2893.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/684Yr8fp)

Mr. Coffee. 5 trays. Works fine.....$5.99.

I'll be drying herbs and hot peppers tomorrow. Might take  a shot at apples at some point.

Rg
Tough to beat that price Bob! We really enjoy our Hot pepper blend. Used some in a Venison and shrimp stir fry Friday night with the niece and nephew. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 20, 2019, 03:39 PM
Did a test run on it without anything in it yesterday. At 2 hours it was running at about 172 in the warmest part of the trays. Think I'm going to make some additional vent holes in the top with adjustable closures to regulate the heat.

Read a few negative reports about this dehydrator because it doesn't have a thermostat. Guess they weren't smart enough to allow some additional air to escape.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 25, 2019, 07:54 AM
Dehydrator is working great! Have a good batch of chilis and cayenne peppers just about done.

Getting ready to plant my garlic. Beds are prepped and have been sitting for a week. I'll wait another week til I plant. This morning I turned a "garlic dibbler" for planting.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hQcxQq5k/IMG-2909.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hQcxQq5k)

Should get me planting at exactly 4".

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 25, 2019, 04:22 PM
Got the garlic planted, screened and mulched this afternoon. Dropped 115 cloves in the beds. They're happy till spring.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 27, 2019, 05:24 AM



   Garlic's going in as soon as the rain lets up. Letting the peppers go another week, if we get the snow predicted next weekend it's a wrap. Heck of a year, so glad I did the raised beds! Gave my good friends adopted boys a jar of pickle chips, and a half gallon jar of mutant pickle halves, they went pretty quick  :o The oldest ate 2 halves back to back..... It's all he wanted for his birthday  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 27, 2019, 07:44 AM
Pulled the rest of my peppers yesterday. Already had a good batch of chilis and cayennes dried in the dehydrator. Ground that into some killer shake. Had to wear a respirator. The stuff is scary.

Now there's a mix of hot banana, green cayenne and cowhorn drying. Should make some interesting shake.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 27, 2019, 07:57 AM
Sounds good Bob.
I still have a bunch of cherry peppers left in one bed i was thinking about pickling..
My pickled green tomatoes are the best i have ever done...
Pouring and foggy out there now so its gonna have to wait till later..   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 29, 2019, 12:19 PM
Picked the cherry peppers and hope to pickle them later...

(https://i.postimg.cc/XrkrNMT8/20191029-131342.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrkrNMT8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 29, 2019, 03:46 PM
After they're pickled for a while stuff some with anchovies and stash them in the back of the fridge for a week or so. Be sure to add the oil from the anchovies to the jar. Munch them with a piece of Italian bread. They're a flavor explosion.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 30, 2019, 05:08 AM
9 quarts.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Yj3zp6nK/20191029-201948.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yj3zp6nK)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 30, 2019, 06:39 AM
 Cherry pepper stuffed with cheese and med -hot sausage? Mmmm
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 30, 2019, 06:56 AM
Did those in the the smoker a couple months ago Fred.     Awesome..  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/S2cCKN3j/20190723-150755.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2cCKN3j)

(https://i.postimg.cc/p9wKxn0g/20190723-155240.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9wKxn0g)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 30, 2019, 07:36 AM
Those look very tasty! Big weather change coming. Time to get some outdoor stuff put away.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 30, 2019, 07:58 AM
Those look very tasty! Big weather change coming. Time to get some outdoor stuff put away.

Rg

  Yup that was the last of it.. Just have a couple beds left to clean and put shredded leaves on...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 30, 2019, 08:24 AM

 They look great Dom
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 30, 2019, 06:54 PM
Spent a couple hours grinding and picking up leaves from the yards. Put some wire fencing over my flower bed in the front. Stupid skunks or possums or squirrels or something have been digging it up ever since I reset it in prep for spring flower bulbs. Still have to set the bulbs.

Haven't pulled the pepper plants, dahlias or marigolds as yet. I'd like to try to winter over the dahlia tubers.

All in good time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 31, 2019, 07:20 AM

 Finally got my leaves taken care of for the last time , I pulled the rest of the garden ,
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 31, 2019, 07:37 AM
My yard doesn't look like I did anything yesterday. Lots left on the two huge maples in front. Hopefully the big winds tonight will take care of the rest of them.

I still have to pull the dahlias and peppers. I'm going to let the marigolds self seed this year. Still have to plant mama's tulips and assorted bulbs.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Oct 31, 2019, 01:25 PM


   Still have a couple dozen pepper plants, we will see if they make it through the weekend, lots of small peppers still on them.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Doubles Shooter on Nov 02, 2019, 01:13 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/5H6QsWDw/Bacon-seeds.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5H6QsWDw)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 03, 2019, 04:31 AM
Bacon seeds.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Dmpw3b3Q/IMG-0848.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Dmpw3b3Q)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 03, 2019, 04:41 AM
Didn't get much gardening done yesterday. Spent the day putting the boat away for the winter, cleaning the garage and installing a new man door on the garage. Today I have to install new seals on the two overhead doors, finish up the entrance door and then ....hopedully get to planting the bulbs. I have about 200 to plant in the front garden. Lots of tulips, Dutch Iris and crocus  to plant. I'll cover the bed with plastic chicken barrier and pieces of fencing from the gardens to keep the critters from digging it up. Might mulch it with leaves as well.

Of course, it'll be dark at 5:30.......stupid daylight savings time!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 06, 2019, 02:08 PM
Finally got all the bulbs planted. 190 of them.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 20, 2019, 01:47 PM
The big greenhouse is starting to look like a pine forest... ;D


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 20, 2019, 02:57 PM
Cool Dom. It's beginning to look like Christmas at my Lowes as well. Trees have been arriving by the truckload.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 21, 2019, 11:27 AM
Making lots of kissing balls and wreaths....

(https://i.postimg.cc/5XQc5vD5/20191121-085147.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XQc5vD5)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 21, 2019, 02:01 PM
I refuse to ask about "kissing balls" .

Some things I don't keep to know ;D
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 31, 2020, 03:13 PM
Anyone else missing their garden and fresh picked goodies?
I finished off the very last of my potatoes yesterday. Still have a pile of garlic (I'm happy to say) and plenty in the freezer. It's good, but not like the fresh picked.

I'll be eating home grown asparagus in a few months.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 01, 2020, 03:39 PM
Looks like this in my yard.......

(https://i.postimg.cc/zLcqxSfb/20200130-172339.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLcqxSfb)

 Looks like this in the greenhouses..  Getting ready..... 8)


(https://i.postimg.cc/m1GfndWD/20200129-122922.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/m1GfndWD)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 06, 2020, 05:41 AM
They're setting up the garden center at our store too Dom. Pretty soon the tractor trailers full of mulch will be rolling in. Seeds are on display and they're putting patio furniture together. Grills are slowly replacing the snow blowers.
The seasons roll on.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2020, 02:46 PM
Snowing and blowing outside had the greenhouses rocking and rolling..  All the condensation was falling off the roof with every gust..

(https://i.postimg.cc/0KdZMPR9/20200227-134432.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0KdZMPR9)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/hhr5t1ST/20200227-145410.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hhr5t1ST)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 27, 2020, 04:41 PM
And the seasons roll on. There's an ever increasing pile of mulch, fencing, soil and other stuff surrounding the store. Amazing how much of it they sell each year.

The latest poop is that all our plants will carry the "Miracle Grow" label this year. Guess I'll continue to grow my own from seed.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 02, 2020, 04:49 AM
Put the flag back up after three days of heavy wind and found sprouts of crocus, Iris and daffodils around the flag pole planting. I plan on raising that bed this year....I better get busy!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 03, 2020, 02:42 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/tn9FYSwg/20200303-115852.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tn9FYSwg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MXzB0L36/20200303-115925.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MXzB0L36)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 04, 2020, 02:30 PM
It's ramping up eh Dom?

The piles of mulch, fencing, soil, stone and anything else that comes on pallets is piling up all around the store.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 04, 2020, 03:00 PM
Yes we are..   ;D


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 04, 2020, 03:56 PM
Does the machine in the third photo above fill pots on a conveyor?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 04, 2020, 04:38 PM
Yes. We use to do it by hand way back in the day..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 05, 2020, 04:52 AM
That's pretty cool! Another 2-3 weeks and I'll be starting stuff in the hot box.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: icefisher47 on Mar 05, 2020, 08:36 AM
Yes. We use to do it by hand way back in the day..
That is a pretty cool machine. Wish we had a small place for a raised bed.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 06, 2020, 11:27 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/9zShsyD0/20200306-113357.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zShsyD0)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/MXBPKBsv/20200306-113410.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MXBPKBsv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y4j8cLG2/20200306-113432.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Y4j8cLG2)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 06, 2020, 02:35 PM
Wow! You guys are in High gear!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 06, 2020, 02:58 PM
That is a pretty cool machine. Wish we had a small place for a raised bed.

 You only need a 4' by 8' spot. Or just some big plastic pots..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 06, 2020, 02:59 PM
Wow! You guys are in High gear!

Rg

  And thats only the beginning..  Next week is going to be really busy..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 06, 2020, 03:01 PM
And thats only one greenhouse... 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 06, 2020, 03:09 PM
Rock and roll!
Picked up my seeds for the herb garden today. 4 kinds of basil, oregano, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme......seems I remember a bad song about that.
rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 13, 2020, 01:48 PM
Some patio tomatoes planted..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 13, 2020, 01:53 PM
And lots of other stuff..

(https://i.postimg.cc/w7bFPhKz/20200313-093950.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7bFPhKz)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 13, 2020, 05:48 PM
Wish I could work for you Dom.looks very satisfying.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Mar 13, 2020, 06:40 PM
I've already been through the garden with the tiller 3 times in last 2 weeks will continue to til once or twice a week til planting time
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 13, 2020, 06:53 PM
I've already been through the garden with the tiller 3 times in last 2 weeks will continue to til once or twice a week til planting time

  Worst thing for your soil is to till or step in it..   Just saying..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: zwiggles on Mar 13, 2020, 06:54 PM
I've already been through the garden with the tiller 3 times in last 2 weeks will continue to til once or twice a week til planting time

RD beat me to it. Till as little as possible, keep your foot traffic to a minimum, and let the good stuff grow.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 13, 2020, 07:00 PM
4 by 8 foot raised beds is the way to go.... 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Mar 13, 2020, 07:04 PM
  Worst thing for your soil is to till or step in it..   Just saying..
 

Well what I have been doing for last 8 years is working. I have more produce than 1 family can eat and these is 6 if us. I'll send ya pictures once everything is established and growing well
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 13, 2020, 10:25 PM
I'm going to try potatoes in containers this year. I've tried the potato towers in the past with moderate success. I picked up a bunch of 30 gallon plastic drums for free at a recycling center today. Hopefully it works out.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 14, 2020, 10:39 AM
I've done potatoes in my beds the last 3 years with great success. Tried some in bags last year and they didn't do near as well as the beds did. I'm thinking of giving a couple towers a shot this year.

I was drawing out my gardens this morning. I'm making a couple changes to the U shaped beds. Gonna take out the part at the ends that connects the two beds. I've been frustrated trying to get to the corners. Too far away to deal with. I'll end up with 6- 2x8' beds. Plenty of space for what I grow. I may build them up another 8" as well. I really wish they were all 3' tall. Much easier on an old back.

This year all my tomatoes are going in containers and maybe some of my pickles and cukes as well.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 14, 2020, 11:12 AM
Sounds like a good plan Bob..
 I have been raising my beds another 10"
Sure is a lot nicer..  Waiting for a chance to get a big trailer of compost.   But than again I still have snow in a lot of places.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 14, 2020, 11:32 AM
I use to have a great asparagus patch but it died off.  Going to make one bed and dedicate it to all asparagus...
 In a couple years I should have plenty.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 14, 2020, 12:32 PM
My asparagus patch did well last year. I'm going to add a few more crowns to one end . But, I expect a good harvest from it. I'll have to research getting a load of compost this year. I have some but not enough. I might be able to catch a sale at our store before planting gets under way.

I'm getting anxious and you'll be showing us hothouse tomatoes any time now.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 17, 2020, 04:05 PM
Hundreds of rose bushes to go in pots.. :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/Dmv8nK8h/20200317-085658.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Dmv8nK8h)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 17, 2020, 04:39 PM
That's how they ship them eh? Bare root?.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 17, 2020, 05:09 PM
Yup.... And these pots dont go through the machine.... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Doubles Shooter on Mar 18, 2020, 05:48 AM
This is going to be a good year to have a garden. Who knows how long the shelves in the stores will be almost bare. I agree on the raised beds. They are a necessity at my daughter's. It can be too wet there but the beds let us plant much sooner than waiting for it to dry along with all the other benefits.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 18, 2020, 07:12 AM
I'm hoping to make some alterations to my beds this weekend. Almost time to get the potatoes in. Gotta cut back the dead asparagus too. I a off yesterday but it was rainy, windy, cold and damp. So I cooked and worked on my fly tying bench a bit. Freshening up my work station some.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 18, 2020, 08:06 AM
Our raised bed.
Last summer I recovered it again with heavy black plastic to eliminate the weed maintenance.
The stuff I put on 1-2 yrs earlier tore up in the heavy winds.
3 yrs ago we decided we simply couldn't stay ahead of a garden AND go to the lake place too.
Anyway, it's been covered and "cooking" for 2-3 yrs now.
Whoever buys this place in 2 yrs when we sell and move to Florida will get a sweet soil-rich raised bed garden for their veggies and things.


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2020, 03:14 AM
I doubt I'll get at my gardens this weekend. Looks like it's going to be just plain cold. Suits me. I'm remodeling my fly tying room and looking forward to some time on the bench.

Besides, I'm close to making the decision to take a 2-3 week leave from Lowes. My Bride is very high risk and although I'm quite healthy, I cannot chance bringing this virus home. She would not do well.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2020, 05:41 AM
We have a big shipment of plants coming today and i feel like im planting them for  no good reason.  People won't want to by plants if there broke...... :(
 Stay home and tye flies Bob..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2020, 06:07 AM
It'll come around Dom. Lowes postponed any shipments of plants as far as I know. Although the store is busier than normal. People Re buying paint like crazy along with gardening supplies and seed.

It's amazing to me to see a millennial mother with 3 little kids in tow coffee in one hand and cell phone in the other in the store looking at tile and blinds. They seem to have no sense of urgency.

I'm going to continue for now and see how it goes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2020, 02:00 PM
 Hope so Bob.. :(
Rose bushes and tomatoes..

(https://i.postimg.cc/nsS9HS0x/20200319-121915.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nsS9HS0x)

(https://i.postimg.cc/w1TB7ctj/20200319-121939.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w1TB7ctj)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2020, 03:02 PM
What variety are the container tomatoes Dom? I'm looking for a determinate variety that works in containers.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2020, 04:41 PM
What variety are the container tomatoes Dom? I'm looking for a determinate variety that works in containers.

Bob

   Theres a few different kinds this year.. Patio , Cluster , Cherry and something else...  Can let you know the brand  names tomorrow...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2020, 06:48 PM
Thanks Dom.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Mar 20, 2020, 07:32 PM
ok heres a question ,i can grow tomatoes in my pocket but for the life of me cant get sweet potatoes to grow anyone got a good system ,accually me and wifes favorite root veggie im guessig RAQ or RG may have advice ,i have a lumber mill and can cut for raised bed if thats better just not sure
thx for help
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 20, 2020, 08:58 PM
I wonder if this Corona Virus will effect nurseries to shut down. i'm going to start quit a few seeds just in case.  And for parents that have kids home from school, this would be a fun project for them. Even if you don't garden, leave them for a neighbor that does.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 21, 2020, 07:02 AM
ok heres a question ,i can grow tomatoes in my pocket but for the life of me cant get sweet potatoes to grow anyone got a good system ,accually me and wifes favorite root veggie im guessig RAQ or RG may have advice ,i have a lumber mill and can cut for raised bed if thats better just not sure
thx for help

  A raised bed is good and so are large containers.   Trellis the vines to keep them off the soil. Oh and dont use store bought tubers by slips from a garden supply..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 21, 2020, 07:03 AM
I wonder if this Corona Virus will effect nurseries to shut down. i'm going to start quit a few seeds just in case.  And for parents that have kids home from school, this would be a fun project for them. Even if you don't garden, leave them for a neighbor that does.

  Oh i bet it will.  We're pretty nervous right now. ..   :(
 I might have to get a real job..      :P :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 21, 2020, 09:13 AM
Bought my seed potatoes this morning. Red Norland and Norkohta Russets this year. Tractor Supply is where I buy mine. 5 lbs for $6. I did very well in the raised beds but not so hot in the 10 gallon potato bags I bought online. This year, the tomatoes are going in the bags. I had early AND late blight and lost a large portion of my tomato crop last year and I'm hoping to avoid a recurrence.

I noticed this morning that I have spinach and radishes sprouting in the trough planter. I'd like to get a harvest before I turn it into the seed starting machine. In my opinion it's the very best way to raise seedlings to transplant. The hardening off process is accomplished without moving anything in and out of the house.

Not to mention the several harvests of radishes and spinach all summer long and well into the fall. A worthwhile project.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Mar 21, 2020, 12:02 PM
Now RAQ I appreciate help
Do bury and mulch heavy ?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Chuckles on Mar 21, 2020, 02:12 PM
OK fellow gardeners... got a question for you.

 Can I prune or cut back my pole beans?  Just the top when they reach a desired height.  For the past 2 years my Kentucky Wonder pole beans have out grown my 10 foot poles. I plant them at  the end of the raised bed and use a step ladder to pick them. Those beans grew up the two 3 leg "teepee" trellises I made for them. Then around each other until there was a birds nest looking thing that had beans in it that I couldn't pick. If I prune the plant say at 8 feet  will that force the plant to make side shoots? Or will that kill the plant?  I think the pruning would have to happen before the beans set flower.
 Looking forward to your thoughts.
Later.... Chuckles

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 21, 2020, 03:14 PM
I wouldn't hesitate to prune them to a reasonable height. It's an indeterminate variety. I prefer bush beans. I usually plant them after I harvest my potatoes. They produce well into the fall.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2020, 05:43 PM
Bob here is one pot tomato we are growing.   Need to get pictures of the rest..

(https://i.postimg.cc/v4gCnj37/20200323-150245.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4gCnj37)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 24, 2020, 05:25 PM
Determinate varieties I assume?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 25, 2020, 05:35 AM
Yes.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 25, 2020, 09:40 AM
Thanks Dom.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Mar 25, 2020, 06:24 PM
Anyone know how to get rid of squash bugs? They wiped out my zucchini, melons and cucumbers last year. I'm not even close to planting and I have already found 2 in my house.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 26, 2020, 05:39 AM
Rotten little buggers to get control of. The adults are very resistant to insecticide. Much like Japanese beetles, hand picking of adults and eggs can be tedious, but works. I haven't had a huge problem with them so far. But I grow very little squash. I did have some on my cukes and pickles a couple years back. I pulled the plants at the end of he season and burned them. Next spring i tilled the beds thoroughly and it seemed to help.

Malathion will work on newly hatched bugs, but does little to the adults or eggs. You can give them a place to shelter at night if you haven't caught them early enough. Put a few shingles or pieces of board aroundd the infected plants. They'll use that at night to hide. You can murder them in the early morning. Flick them into a jar of Dawn detergent and water and let them drown.

I move my 1 or 2 zucchini plants around the gardens rotating where I plant them. Don't know if that's an answer, but it might help.

Rg




Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 26, 2020, 01:33 PM
Got into the gardens today. Started  the renovation to the beds, raked up and cleaned up the asparagus bed  and uncovered the garlic beds. I had a lot of mulch on them last fall. Looks like every clove sprouted. All 168 of them. Felt good to get my hands dirty.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 30, 2020, 08:22 AM
Does anyone have a useful link or advice for a novice who is looking to start vegetable  plants from seed (if it’s not too late) while telecommuting during the pandemic?

Don’t have a green house but I was thinking of using an aluminum lasagna pan with a clear lid to keep heat in.

I have the peat moss starters and some crowing lamps that I planned on using.

Stay healthy everyone!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 30, 2020, 05:52 PM
Its never too late to start seedlings. Covering them too tightly, keeping them too warm and using grow lamps too far away from the seedlings will produce tall skinny plants. Not good.

Sprout your seeds before planting in the starter pods. Keep them moist but never wet. Allow for good drainage. Keep the lights as close as possible and on a timer . I used 12 hrs on/off. When they grow the first true leaves, think about starting the Hardening off process. If at all possible move them outside in a protected spot for a couple hours a day. This can be tedious if you have a lot of starts.

It grows a more robust plant.

Before I built my Trough Planter, I used a 4 lamp 2x4' trouffer fixture with  5000k lamps. It worked very well and produced good seedlings. I would still lose some to hardening off and transplant shock. But, I always had enough.

Now I start my seeds in peat pots in the planter. There's no hardening off as the are raised outside . I plant fewer and lose fewer..

Don't overlook direct sowing when the soil is above 50 degrees. Might end up being more productive and less Shock to the seedlings.

I'm by no means any kind of expert, but Dom is and hopefully he'll chime in.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 31, 2020, 10:20 AM
Its never too late to start seedlings. Covering them too tightly, keeping them too warm and using grow lamps too far away from the seedlings will produce tall skinny plants. Not good.

Sprout your seeds before planting in the starter pods. Keep them moist but never wet. Allow for good drainage. Keep the lights as close as possible and on a timer . I used 12 hrs on/off. When they grow the first true leaves, think about starting the Hardening off process. If at all possible move them outside in a protected spot for a couple hours a day. This can be tedious if you have a lot of starts.

It grows a more robust plant.

Before I built my Trough Planter, I used a 4 lamp 2x4' trouffer fixture with  5000k lamps. It worked very well and produced good seedlings. I would still lose some to hardening off and transplant shock. But, I always had enough.

Now I start my seeds in peat pots in the planter. There's no hardening off as the are raised outside . I plant fewer and lose fewer..

Don't overlook direct sowing when the soil is above 50 degrees. Might end up being more productive and less Shock to the seedlings.

I'm by no means any kind of expert, but Dom is and hopefully he'll chime in.

Rg

Thanks for your thoughts RG. I tried a few years ago with my daughter when she joined her elementary school garden club. I think she over watered them which lead to more mold than plantable vegetables....

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 31, 2020, 02:50 PM
Yeah to much water kills more plants than not enough.  Seeds dont need to be watered after the initial planting. As long as the soil is a little moist your good..
 Just a double 4' florescent fixture works well.
 And remember seeds dont need light to germinate ,only after they sprout..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 31, 2020, 03:17 PM
Good point Dom. I sprout mine between moist sheets of paper towel in a pie plate. Works great.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Apr 03, 2020, 11:09 PM
Finally started my seeds. 4 different kinds of tomatoes, cukes, zucchini,beans and some pumpkins and watermelon for my buddy with a huge garden
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 04, 2020, 03:58 AM
I'll wait for another couple weeks to start anything. Plenty of time yet. Radishes and spinach are coming along in the trough planter. With temps in the low 40's yesterday, the trough was in the 80's.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Apr 04, 2020, 08:38 AM
Bob,
You should build those trough planters and sell them. I bet you could move quite a few just from this site alone.
I’d be interested.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 04, 2020, 08:54 AM
Bob,
You should build those trough planters and sell them. I bet you could move quite a few just from this site alone.
I’d be interested.

  Theres nothing worse than a hobby becoming a job.  Believe me I know..   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Apr 04, 2020, 09:43 AM
  Theres nothing worse than a hobby becoming a job.  Believe me I know..   ;D ;D ;D
Raq,
That is very true. Maybe he will make some just for the fun of it..🤪😂
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 04, 2020, 11:09 AM
nah...I'd have to charge too much for them. I'm not set up for any kind of production like that. Turning small items on the lathe I can do without any trouble. I do make garden dibbers for planting.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PLstNZjc/IMG-0385.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PLstNZjc)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Apr 07, 2020, 08:20 AM
I put some shredded leaves on the garden last fall and tilled them in. Today I'll till them again and grab a few worms.

I put in an order with Gurneys earlier, received all my seeds, onion set and seed potatoes will be coming later...

Stay safe all
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 08, 2020, 06:41 AM
I have all my seeds and seed potatoes. I won't start anything until the last week of April. The radishes in the trough planter are coming on a bit slow but starting to show true leaves. Temps in the box hit the high 90s yesterday and the piston that opens the lid for ventilation was working like a charm. I don't think the soil temperature was quite that high. I haven't buried the probe as yet. It's just in a plastic bag on the surface. I'm sure it gets 10-15* hotter than the soil.

My neighbor gifted me some 2x6 and 2x8 to finish extending 2 of my beds that I altered. I'll probably get around to that in the next week or so.

No sign of asparagus yet, but my garlic is growing nicely. Deer or rabbits browsed off some of my tulips so I put down some Repelsall to deter the buggers.
Hostas and plantains are poking through and my bleeding heart is 1' tall now.

It's all getting there.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Apr 08, 2020, 08:06 AM
Bob,
I just started to see some asparagus on Sunday. Now I have close to a dozen poking through...this is year 4 for my patch, so it should be a good one!! Can’t wait...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 08, 2020, 08:16 AM
Not much better than home grown asparagus. I added about 4" of good soil to top off my bed a few weeks ago so I'm sure it'll take a bit longer for mine to show.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 08, 2020, 09:14 AM


  No asperagus here either, but the strawberries have woken up.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Apr 08, 2020, 10:08 AM
My garlic is growing like crazy too!! Wish this weather would stay warm. I would love to get the garden going, but it’s way too early in this area.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Apr 15, 2020, 01:03 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/vxwSBmF9/20200407-111329.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vxwSBmF9)

I got the garden all tilled up. Still going to be quite a long time before I can plant anything other than some peas. The rhubarb is coming up.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Apr 15, 2020, 02:33 PM
Beekeeper1099, I like that electric fence, I have to do the same. I have been parking my truck right next to and pointed towards the garden when the corn is near ready. Being up in age I get up two or three time a night, I hit the panic button.  ;D

Tilled the garden a couple of days ago. Today I tossed the compost from one bin to another and took care of the chickens. I ordered a few things...
(https://i.imgur.com/VWTbvkQl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dO6ze0ll.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/svEYiY7l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3Bh4jIzl.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Apr 15, 2020, 02:46 PM
Looks like you have a nice piece of ground Bart. My wife wants chickens... I suppose I need to get building a coup. If i didn't have the electric fence the rabbits and deer eat pretty good. Lol
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Apr 15, 2020, 02:49 PM
My ground is really dense. I've put compost and leaves to lighten the soil but I have more of a rock garden than I would like. I have trouble with root vegetables growing up out of the ground instead of down. I may end up with raised bed setup so I can do potatoes.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 15, 2020, 03:37 PM
Looking good guys..   :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
 Mine was covered with snow again this morning. :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Apr 15, 2020, 03:53 PM
Chickens are great pets. They provide eggs, compost and fertilizer too! My small garden is a little on the rocky side but doesn't hurt production...
(https://i.imgur.com/eGLIH1Sl.jpg)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Apr 15, 2020, 04:11 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/vxDNMtYq/20190711-185845.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vxDNMtYq)

This is early last year. But had a good year. I would love to plant potatoes. My grandparents had a 4 acre garden. They grew the best potatoes
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Apr 15, 2020, 04:32 PM
Looking good guys..   :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
 Mine was covered with snow again this morning. :-\


I had a dusting on the deck and the snowmobile trailer this morning, it melted quick though. Even though it was 40 degree and partly sunny we did have flurries on and off today.  I'm really looking forward to warmer temps soon...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Apr 15, 2020, 04:56 PM
beekeeper1099, I tried potatoes in a tower, which produced next to nothing. The Traditional way worked great.
(https://i.imgur.com/vyKnvCyl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Cr2vRRAl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w6vPVJgl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Sg72XGRl.jpg)
With rocky soil, I did sift the soil for the row of carrots. I wanted regular carrots instead of the stubby variety.
(https://i.imgur.com/nTxI8PNl.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Apr 15, 2020, 04:58 PM
I never thought of sifting the row... I'll have to try that for my carrots and maybe I'll try potatoes this year
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Apr 15, 2020, 05:05 PM
Good luck with the garden this season...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 16, 2020, 04:39 AM
I did potato bags last season along with a bunch in my beds. The beds produced like crazy, the bags were a flop. I'm putting my tomatoes in the bags this season
The taters are staying in the beds.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 19, 2020, 01:01 PM
Had a nice morning of yard work and gardening prep today. Got lots of stuff done.

My back is tired!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 19, 2020, 01:35 PM
Us to Bob.  Got most of moms flower beds cleaned up for her as she followed us around the yard form inside the house opening windows to tell us we weren't doing it her way...     ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 19, 2020, 02:05 PM
Sounds like my Son and his girlfriends mom.  I have no such interference from my Bride. She's happy I'm out doing what makes me happy.

Nice to play in the dirt anyway.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 23, 2020, 06:07 PM
I have been slacking on the greenhouse photos so heres a bunch from today.    Things are blooming like crazy even with snow on the ground outside..

(https://i.postimg.cc/p9P5VztY/20200423-133845.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9P5VztY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xkFjrzjd/20200423-135723.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkFjrzjd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4HQrgDv1/20200423-135751.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4HQrgDv1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xJYw4jMd/20200423-160306.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJYw4jMd)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 23, 2020, 06:10 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZBGdSgY0/20200423-121016.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZBGdSgY0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/GHqmPV0Y/20200423-121020.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHqmPV0Y)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ct1v78mM/20200423-121033.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ct1v78mM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NLPsCVfw/20200423-121037.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLPsCVfw)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 23, 2020, 06:17 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/2byp4kWL/20200423-121041.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2byp4kWL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/f33jX1LT/20200423-121051.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f33jX1LT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XZj5nmMY/20200423-121056.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XZj5nmMY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4YDJ5hPk/20200423-121104.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YDJ5hPk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rRKb3fyh/20200423-121107.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rRKb3fyh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JGjKnfFN/20200423-121113.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JGjKnfFN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LYdnnbwP/20200423-121946.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYdnnbwP)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Apr 23, 2020, 06:17 PM
Wow! That's very cool raq!!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Apr 23, 2020, 07:13 PM
Very impressive setup you have there!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Apr 23, 2020, 09:55 PM
That's awesome
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 24, 2020, 03:57 AM
Yeah...and he's always got tomatoes berfoe me! 

👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 24, 2020, 04:29 AM
Here is an arial from about 10 years ago.
The end greenhouse with the three black dots is now twice as long..  This was taken in the fall and you can still see a lot of mums out in the mum field...

(https://i.postimg.cc/jwGpzSrR/20200424-052606.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwGpzSrR)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 24, 2020, 01:06 PM




Just mowed the lawn for the first time. Some was WAY overdue and some could have waited another week or two. Even string trimmed. First cutting always looks like crap but smells nice. Better than shoveling snow......until it gets hot in July and August. Then I hate mowing.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 24, 2020, 02:27 PM
I've mowed most of ours twice now. Did part of the neighbors. I don't start getting paid til May.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 24, 2020, 04:32 PM
I've got some poking through !
(https://i.postimg.cc/p5HZF2xn/20200420-174651.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p5HZF2xn)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 24, 2020, 04:35 PM
Cool! I added about 4" of soil to my asparagus bed this spring. Might be a little while til I see some shoots.

Hoping tomorrow I can finish the changes to the beds and get my seed potatoes planted.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Apr 24, 2020, 11:03 PM
Here is an arial from about 10 years ago.
The end greenhouse with the three black dots is now twice as long..  This was taken in the fall and you can still see a lot of mums out in the mum field...

(https://i.postimg.cc/jwGpzSrR/20200424-052606.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwGpzSrR)
Raq , is this your home ?  It's amazing
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 25, 2020, 05:22 AM
Raq , is this your home ?  It's amazing

  No. Its 2 miles down the road from my house.   
Its the place i manage...
Its way better running it , that way i don't have to worry about the taxes, electric and heating bills.  Let alone the 100 thousand dollars just to order everything just to get started.. ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Apr 25, 2020, 07:37 AM
A little bit bigger than my garden...  quite the operation!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 30, 2020, 03:56 PM
It was really sucky outside all day but the
Scarlett Begonias  made me happy.  For all that aren't old hippies that's a Grateful Dead song.. ;D ;D ;D  8) 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mPykCdy4/20200430-090227.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPykCdy4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TyS6DmFG/20200430-090242.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TyS6DmFG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tsTwNJhg/20200430-090253.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tsTwNJhg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 30, 2020, 04:02 PM
 Everything else is in full bloom. Just need  good weather and a lot of customers...

(https://i.postimg.cc/zyT7WRBW/20200430-090204.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zyT7WRBW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/w1zJC4qy/20200430-090234.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w1zJC4qy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/D4q05FbC/20200430-090429.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D4q05FbC)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 30, 2020, 04:24 PM
Looks fantastic as always.

Mothers day is coming and i think people are feeling a bit more comfortable Dom. I hope they buy you out.

Bob

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 02, 2020, 01:39 PM
Got my potatoes planted and seeds for some marigolds and cardinal climbers. Cleared out the bed in the back yard and started some seeds to germinate.

Also put some hardware cloth over my Native Bee House. Too many birds....starlings, sparrows, nuthatches, downy woodpeckers etc....homing in on the free meal.

While i was putting up the wire, i watched 2 different mason bees stocking the nest blocks. I waited to see if they'd have trouble finding their holes. It took a couple minutes but both entered without a peoblem and kept at their jobs.

Really fun to watch.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 03, 2020, 02:25 PM
Did more gardening today. Weeded the area along side of the garage and put down a few packs of wild flower seed. Planted some Mammoth Sunlfower seeds, pruned the dead growth from our Clematis vines.

You were absolutely correct about the clematis Dom. Let them go!  They looked completely dead and just statred producing buds all over the vines except the very last growth

One of our tulip beds is at full bloom....damned deer ate the other bed to the ground. Hostas are all up, bleeding heart is full of flowers.

Asparagus is coming up fast, spinach in the Trough is out of control and I ate  my first couple radishes.
Spring is finally beginning to spring!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bosco on May 03, 2020, 04:25 PM
I had my first garden asparagus today. Shallots have been making their way into several meals as well. Strawberries are just starting to flower, snow/snap peas are starting to grab hold of the trellis. Peach, plum and cherry trees are blossoming big-time.  Apples and pears are opening up but blossoms are still awhile away. Lots of stuff under the lamps waiting for me to recoup from a pair of Walleye all-nighters to go in the ground. Walleye fishing & Fruit/vegetable gardening, my #1 and 2 hobbies/passions. If I make it to retirement I won't be bored.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 03, 2020, 04:51 PM
I'd say ...good planning.

Family, Hobbies, friends, fishing, gardening....they all keep,you alive.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on May 03, 2020, 10:23 PM
I got my potato barrels planted, 2 red , 1 yellow and 1 russet. We'll see how they turn out. The peas and snap peas are doing well and I started a salad garden . I mixed 3 different kinds of leaf lettuce and some spinach seeds together and sprinkled them in a 2x4 ft. garden box I made, something different All the other seedlings down stairs are doing nicely.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 04, 2020, 07:17 AM
I had my first garden asparagus today. Shallots have been making their way into several meals as well. Strawberries are just starting to flower, snow/snap peas are starting to grab hold of the trellis. Peach, plum and cherry trees are blossoming big-time.  Apples and pears are opening up but blossoms are still awhile away. Lots of stuff under the lamps waiting for me to recoup from a pair of Walleye all-nighters to go in the ground. Walleye fishing & Fruit/vegetable gardening, my #1 and 2 hobbies/passions. If I make it to retirement I won't be bored.

Did you plant yourshallots last fall? I was thinking about adding some to my herb plot.

I've got seeds   germinating for a variety of stuff. Pickles, cukes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, tomatoes, cardinal Climbers and peppers.

I'll move them to the trough planter in little peat pots in a few days. Then in a couple weeks ....maybe 3, I'll transplant them to the gardens.

We have a freeze warning tonight and tomorrow night. Maybe even snow showers romorrow morning.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 05, 2020, 03:47 PM
Got tomatoes.. 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dkhzvNJ1/20200505-133620.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkhzvNJ1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/T5mF5yLv/20200505-145201.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5mF5yLv)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 05, 2020, 03:48 PM
Raq,
Coming along nicely! Maybe some fried green tomatoes are on the near horizon!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 05, 2020, 04:00 PM
Raq,
Coming along nicely! Maybe some fried green tomatoes are on the near horizon!!

  I like my green tomatoes pickled.. ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/67fdqB5b/20200505-165645.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67fdqB5b)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 05, 2020, 04:05 PM
And i also had 6 yards of black gold delivered today.  Now just have to borrow my cousins skid stear to move it to the garden and flower beds...

(https://i.postimg.cc/nMgQHXGc/20200505-165506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMgQHXGc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XrcZcQSp/20200505-165514.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrcZcQSp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d7V0RFjx/20200505-165522.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d7V0RFjx)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 05, 2020, 05:24 PM
  I like my green tomatoes pickled.. ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/67fdqB5b/20200505-165645.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67fdqB5b)
Good Choice!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 05, 2020, 06:35 PM
Got tomatoes.. 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dkhzvNJ1/20200505-133620.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkhzvNJ1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/T5mF5yLv/20200505-145201.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5mF5yLv)

CHEATER!

Put my veggie seeds in the trough planter today. Pulled the radishes and spinach. Radishes are small by my standards, but really sweet. The spinach is really nice. I'll replant those after my veggies are ready to transplant.

Waiting for a sale on garden soil to top off my herb bed then ill plant that plot.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 06, 2020, 05:21 AM
Bob there must be a place by you that has patio tomato plants that big for sale?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 06, 2020, 09:07 AM
Im sure there is Dom. I've gotten so I hate buying a single plant from stores for 3x or more what a package of seeds costs me. I have 2 kinds of container variety tomatoes started  and a couple of other determinate varieties.

I noticed a very cool thing yesterday. Couple of weeks ago I cleared out a bed that I made a late attempt to start broccoli and brussels sprouts in. I tossed the plants I pulled into the leaf compost pile.....they have new leaf growth on them. Im going to leave them there and see what happens.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bosco on May 06, 2020, 11:24 AM
Did you plant yourshallots last fall? I was thinking about adding some to my herb plot.

I've got seeds   germinating for a variety of stuff. Pickles, cukes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, tomatoes, cardinal Climbers and peppers.

I'll move them to the trough planter in little peat pots in a few days. Then in a couple weeks ....maybe 3, I'll transplant them to the gardens.

We have a freeze warning tonight and tomorrow night. Maybe even snow showers romorrow morning.

Rg

Actually I did them years ago. I can't even tell you what kind they are. They were some kind of Asian onion that came in an heirloom beginner gardeners variety pack. I transplanted them after they got big enough under the lights and they just come back every year. They're actually quite amazing. I can cut chutes off of them probably 10 months out of the year. Even in the dead of winter if there's a snow thaw and they're exposed and they get a little sunlight they shoot  up and I clip a few to throw in whatever I'm making.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 06, 2020, 05:16 PM
Perennial shallots....hmmmmm...Ii like that idea. Im going to do some searching. Love shallots in different dishes.

Thanks,
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 06, 2020, 05:19 PM
Do you have garlic chives?  Perennials...   I could probably send you some.... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 06, 2020, 07:33 PM
Ok   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 07, 2020, 05:45 AM
No I don't Dom. But, I'd love to add some to my herb bed. Im going to transplant my Greek Oregano to the bed. Ive been growing that for several years. A nice perennial and very good herb.

I have to stop in to Lowes tomorrow morning to get a few bags of garden soil mix for the flower boxes, pots and bags. Gonna do some tomatoes in the bags this year and maybe some peppers.

Rg

Just looked at the weather. 30's and 40's the next 7 days.....BOO!... Im not planting anything until after the 15 Th.

Thats ok though, the hitch dor my vehicle is being delivered today. Ill get the boat on the water instead.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 13, 2020, 07:40 PM
Well...this might be the week...finally!

I've  had to start seeds over again. The ones I started a week ago went too far. Couldn't plant them....too damned cold.

The clematis took a bit of damage on the new growth with last night's 24 degree freeze. Asparagus is off to a slow start but coming up fat and happy looking. Broccoli and sprouts have popped up in the trough planter.

It'll be a late start, but, i have faith.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 14, 2020, 07:26 AM
Same here! The plan is to get in the potatoes and onions today. And if enough time and energy, the corn... maybe?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 15, 2020, 05:42 PM
Put in potatoes and onions yesterday. Tomato stakes and baskets in place also. Tomorrow the corn goes in before the rain. And maybe an early zucchini try?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on May 15, 2020, 11:06 PM
My potatoes started sprouting today. I also built 2 more raised boxes, one for onions and one for pole beans. I built a couple nice A frame trellises for the beans and snap peas.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 18, 2020, 05:04 AM
Been moving all the compost with a wheelbarrow so its taking some time but im getting there.   Might have enough left to raise one more bed another 10" .   

The one closest on the right has potatoes and onions in it..Garlic in the one past it..
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 18, 2020, 06:02 AM
I was always told you can't grow onions next to potatoes... onions will get in the potatoes' eyes and they can't see to grow!

Those raised beds and compost looks awesome! And not a rock in sight...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 18, 2020, 06:40 AM
Ha... ;D
Cant wait till there all 20" s tall.  Better yet 30"s and i wont have to bend over at all.. 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: hunts2long on May 18, 2020, 06:58 AM
I guess each time you add 10 inches you can mark them. "When I was 40, when I was 50 and so on." But not too high, when you get into your 70's ladders become an issue...h2l
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 18, 2020, 02:30 PM
Went out to greet the mail carrier today. She got out of the truck wearing a WWII surplus gas mask and holding out a package for me on a 4' stick. She mumbled something but I couldn't make out exactly what she said. But, from e look In her eyes ( tears and all) ...through the mask...I gathered it was a seriously off color comment.

After I took possession she jumped back in her truck, rolled down the windows, ripped off the mask and sped away.

Then it hit me....an incredible, overwhelming odor.......garlic. Me being me...I took the package in the house and opened it up. It was difficult to see who it was from as my eyes were already watering.....from walking back from the mailbox.

Anyway...thanks for the Garlic Chives Dom. I planted them immediately and my house will never be the same.

The post office had the package tied up in 3 plastic bags. Didn't stifle it one bit.

You're the best!

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bosco on May 18, 2020, 04:57 PM
Hey RGfixit. Sorry for the delayed reply on this. I'm an idiot. I meant scallions, not shallots. I don't know why I always misname the two.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 18, 2020, 10:47 PM
Got the chives today Dom! Thanks Loser 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 19, 2020, 05:05 AM
Bob now that is funny..  Your welcome..

 
Got the chives today Dom! Thanks Loser 8)

   Your welcome loser...

 Let them go to seed on the tops and shake them off and cover them up or take them and plant..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 19, 2020, 05:27 AM
They'll have their own corner in my herb garden. I love perennial anything!

Thanks again.
 Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rivereddy on May 19, 2020, 08:29 AM
garden's in but everything is rather "leggy" from too much rain and too little
sun and warmth.

fish,(or should I say weed) on

rivereddy
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 19, 2020, 03:45 PM
Got the garden turned over and fresh compost and peat moss mixed in. Weed paper is down. Ready to plant! Wife got some flowers planted and I did one of my grow boxes with jalapeños!
Great day for playing in the dirt!!!

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 19, 2020, 05:14 PM
Transferred some re-started seeds to the trough planter. Pickles,  cukes, sprouts and broccoli are coming up. Late start for me in the gardens but, I've plenty of time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 20, 2020, 08:26 AM
Braved Lowes this morning and bought osme garden supplies. Lots of flowers for my Bride, a few bags of soil, landscape fabric, malathion and some critter repellent.

Sure wish I lived closer to Dom.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 20, 2020, 09:44 AM
Yea, we have to hit HD today or tomorrow.
Need more black mulch for the front 2 gardens and they have a gas grill I'm going to buy for the lake to get me over the hump for the next year or so.
At least until I get my awning and side room installed so I can have a place for what I really want.

Man, the lawn is growing fast this week.
Rain and now warmer temps and sun.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2020, 04:54 PM
Ok.  Thank goodness I had a bandana over my face..
I can't make this stuff  up but i had an attractive (even with her mask on) young (compared to me) women come up to me and say .
" Sir do you happen to have any Chlamydias vine?"   8) 8)

  I almost lost it but got it together and told her no but we have Clematis vine..  ;D ;D
 "Oh thats how you say it "
 
Almost lost it again..........
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 20, 2020, 05:16 PM
Retail can be very disturbing sometimes. Or is that distracting.

Gardened my butt off today. Flowers, planter boxes, veggie beds are all ready . Braved the trip to Lowes this morning to buy soil and plants. Have to admit it was good to see some of my friends there.
 There's  a few I miss seeing every day.

Anyway, my growing season is in full swing.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 20, 2020, 05:45 PM
Went to HD and got a new grill for the lake.
Also a couple of 15A double pole circuit breakers.

Donna and I both noticed that most of the plants there looked really sad.  Some dead.
They are outside in the garden area so they have been getting rain.  Maybe the cold nights???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2020, 02:23 AM
Probably that last series of night time freezes. It killed some of my early asparagus and damaged the Bleeding Heart . But both seem to be coming back OK.

After all that gardening and a wee dram of bourbon, I crashed out on the couch about 7:00 last night. Woke up at 11 and went to bed. Now it's 3:22 am and I'm wide awake.  :-\

Forgot to mention that when I was at Lowes yesterday, there wasn't a veritable plant in sight. All sold out. Never seen that happen in the 10 years I've been shopping there. Glad I buy seed and start my own.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 21, 2020, 07:57 AM
Probably that last series of night time freezes. It killed some of my early asparagus and damaged the Bleeding Heart . But both seem to be coming back OK.

After all that gardening and a wee dram of bourbon, I crashed out on the couch about 7:00 last night. Woke up at 11 and went to bed. Now it's 3:22 am and I'm wide awake.  :-\

Forgot to mention that when I was at Lowes yesterday, there wasn't a veritable plant in sight. All sold out. Never seen that happen in the 10 years I've been shopping there. Glad I buy seed and start my own.

Rg

There was tons of plants at HD.  Tons.
And a large portion of them looked terrible.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2020, 05:29 PM
Probably mis handled during the freezes.

Potatoes are sprouting..seedlings are happy...all the flowers are planted.....mowed AGAIN!!!! Trimmed etc. hate this time of year for mowing. Stuff sure is geowing.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on May 21, 2020, 06:01 PM
i havent even tilled garden yet,work been crazy on roads ,overtime and next week starting saturdays probably ,good thing though i guess!!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2020, 07:36 PM
Strange visitor to our lilac bush today. Jo Jo wanted some tree time.
Gave him some chicken wing bones for a snack. Yup...he's a little carnivore! Loves meat as a snack.
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I made him a little play area in our lilac bush. He loves being a bird.
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I have a fountain for the birds to use and he loves to dive in for a bath.
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After which he needs a good dry. So I wrap a towel around  his perch rope and he spends the next  30 minutes getting dry.
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He's my next door neighbor's little buddy. We were bird sitting today while he was doing some remodeling. JoJo is very special to us.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 21, 2020, 09:30 PM
Got the raised beds ready for planting tomorrow. Fresh compost and topsoil. It’s a wonderful time of year, garden by day, walleye fish by night!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on May 21, 2020, 09:43 PM

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My wife's friend wanted to try and grow peanuts.  I'm pretty sure they won't produce but I think it's a neat little project.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2020, 09:20 AM
I did some peanuts in a container one year. We got some out of it.

My herbs are starting to sprout in the Trough planter. Picked up 2 tomato plants this morning that I didn't have seed for . A "Mr. Stripy" and a "Better Boy" hybrid. The mammoth sunflowers are sprouting as well. This weeks weather should make them all very happy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 22, 2020, 12:38 PM
Garden is in! Tomatoes, green bell peppers, onions, carrots, string beans, corn, zucchini, butternut squash, cucumbers and potatoes. Still have a bunch of flowers to plant though...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 23, 2020, 08:40 AM
Taters poked through. Stuff in the planter is growing up fast. Herbs are sprouting. Probably transplant most of it to the gardens this week. Then I can grow some radishes and spinach in the planter.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 23, 2020, 09:08 AM
Moms coming over to spend the afternoon prepping the garden with me! She's bored and I get free labor 😜
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 23, 2020, 05:00 PM
Go MOM!
Great time spent Ed.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 23, 2020, 06:08 PM
Go MOM!
Great time spent Ed.

Rg
all she required for payment was a burger on the Weber, and a bloody mary. Fair trade I'd say.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on May 23, 2020, 10:16 PM
all she required for payment was a burger on the Weber, and a bloody mary. Fair trade I'd say.
sounds like a great mom
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on May 24, 2020, 06:29 AM
all she required for payment was a burger on the Weber, and a bloody mary. Fair trade I'd say.
Hey Edd there are labor laws lmao
 Glad everyone had a good time
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 25, 2020, 07:04 AM
Time to get the house plants out doors and make the summer cover for the trough planter. Think I'm going to wait a few days to transplant the pickles, cukes, broccoli and sprouts. With the hot weather coming this week transplant could shock them too much.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 25, 2020, 10:52 AM
Swapped out the winter cover for the summer cover on the trough planter.
Winter cover stores on the back of the planter
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Summer cover is row cover. Keeps the bugs out  and lets in the rain and light. Everything grows well under that cover.
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Put in a few rows of radishes using my adjustable planting stick.
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on May 25, 2020, 11:30 AM
Nice rg , wasn't gonna do a garden this year but my better half said I'd regret it...was right starting it today
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on May 25, 2020, 11:31 AM
I'm not sure if it's the reward of growing it or just burned in my brain as I do it every year
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 25, 2020, 01:59 PM
Gardening, whether flowers or food is just plain good for the soul.

That we grow good things to eat is a super bonus.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 25, 2020, 02:12 PM
Gardening, whether flowers or food is just plain good for the soul.

That we grow good things to eat is a super bonus.

Rg



X2!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 25, 2020, 05:08 PM
I have never seen the nursery so empty in my life.... good lord.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 25, 2020, 05:08 PM
Got tomatoes and peppers in today. One jalapeño plant needs some TLC. All and all, happy with how they cam out.

But a perfect day to plant, didn’t want to plant during the forecasted heat wave


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 25, 2020, 06:10 PM
I have never seen the nursery so empty in my life.... good lord.

I hear you there. I was in Lowes the other day to pick up a few necessities and had a chat with my boss. He said that the store was doing 3-4 times the business as predicted. That included vegetable plants. They were just gone!

When this thing is put to bed, there's going to be a run on grass seed to fill in all the wannabe gardener's plots.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on May 25, 2020, 09:48 PM
Gardening, whether flowers or food is just plain good for the soul.

That we grow good things to eat is a super bonus.

Rg
I agree , The same with cooking
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 26, 2020, 07:49 AM
Wow.
That rain we've had over the past few weeks and now the really warm temps kicked the lawn into overdrive.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 26, 2020, 08:06 AM
Ain't that the truth! I had planned to go fishing today but   i looked at the lawn, it needs mowing and weed wacked! Can't let it go or I'll have a jungle on my hands. Having low energy reserves, fishing is put off til tomorrow... 

On the good side... potatoes, corn, onions and zucchini are all coming up!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 26, 2020, 08:33 AM
Im mowing about every 4 days right now. Way more than I like to.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on May 26, 2020, 05:33 PM

 Ok guys I’ve never seen 1 of these , is this a hummingbird moth , it was in my lilac
 
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 26, 2020, 05:47 PM
Sure is Fred...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on May 26, 2020, 05:56 PM
Sure is Fred...
Thanks very cool and could careless how close I got
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 26, 2020, 07:01 PM
Ok guys I’ve never seen 1 of these , is this a hummingbird moth , it was in my lilac
 
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Yep, I have only ever seen 1 in my whole life...it was about 3-4 years ago by the impatients near the pond. I had to ask on another forum what it was. Let us take about 30 pictures of it. All of a sudden our resident bullfrog lunged at it and just missed. I thought the wife would have a heart attack..and then it flew off and we haven’t seen another since...when we were planting flowers last week we actually talked about it. Beautiful creatures!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 26, 2020, 07:17 PM
That's a very cool critter. Never seen one.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on May 26, 2020, 10:55 PM
That's pretty kool.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 27, 2020, 07:04 AM
Found a rabbit in my garden this morning... and found my zucchini, that just came up, missing! Two more rabbits in the front yard too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on May 27, 2020, 06:45 PM
We have hummingbird moths quite frequently here. They like beebalm a lot. They like our coral bells too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on May 27, 2020, 06:46 PM
Bart, sounds like you have to get an electric fence or break out the .22
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 27, 2020, 06:56 PM
Bart, sounds like you have to get an electric fence or break out the .22

The latter is more cost efficient...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 27, 2020, 07:00 PM
Bob,
What are these beetles in my asparagus?? And how do I destroy them??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 27, 2020, 07:34 PM
Bart, sounds like you have to get an electric fence or break out the .22
makes great dog food....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on May 27, 2020, 08:35 PM
Bob,
What are these beetles in my asparagus?? And how do I destroy them??
my asparagus patch gets filled with japanese beetles every year after I quit picking them. They don't seem to harm the plants and they don't bother my other plants so I just leave them be.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 27, 2020, 08:49 PM
These aren’t Japanese beetles..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 27, 2020, 09:09 PM
I mowed today, after working on an air heater in a plant all day.
In long navy blue work pants and a black polo shirt.
Holy Crap!

What an idiot.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 28, 2020, 03:14 AM
I know 2 kinds of beetles that attack asparagus shoots. One has a metallic blue head and the other is kind of reddish with black spots. Malathion will do the trick. Don't  harvest for a few days after spraying. Doesn't take much. Maybe a tablespoon in a gallon of water. You can try Neem oil first if you like, but I doubt it will rid you of them.

Japanese beetles love the mature asparagus tops. I murder every one I see. Last year they migrated to my potato plants and ate the hell out of them in just a day. Malathion works on the adults very nicely. I mix a weak batch in a gallon jug and use a spray bottle to squirt the buggers right in the face.

I put 3 Bag A Bug traps to the west of my garden last year and filled 6 of the bags with them. I drown them in a bucket of water and off to the dump they go. I'd treat the yard for them , but my neighbors don't so it's a waste of money. The traps controlled the majority of them. Pretty amazing how well they work.

Biggest problem I have around here is slugs. I put down diatomaceous earth but it doesn't last. Gotta get another bag of slug pellets.

Tomatoe plants I bought are really taking off. I'll be transplanting the pickles, cukes, herbs, Brussels sprouts and broccoli on Saturday when the weather is a bit cooler.

Fresh asparagus for dinner again last night.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on May 28, 2020, 07:02 AM
I just developed a slug problem this year. Eating the heck out of my cauliflower and broccoli. I set out shallow pans of beer around the plants. They were full of dead slugs this morning. Not sure it's enough but it's not hurting for sure.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on May 28, 2020, 07:26 AM
They may just be drunk and passed out hahaha
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 28, 2020, 08:39 AM
I know 2 kinds of beetles that attack asparagus shoots. One has a metallic blue head and the other is kind of reddish with black spots. Malathion will do the trick. Don't  harvest for a few days after spraying. Doesn't take much. Maybe a tablespoon in a gallon of water. You can try Neem oil first if you like, but I doubt it will rid you of them.

Japanese beetles love the mature asparagus tops. I murder every one I see. Last year they migrated to my potato plants and ate the hell out of them in just a day. Malathion works on the adults very nicely. I mix a weak batch in a gallon jug and use a spray bottle to squirt the buggers right in the face.

I put 3 Bag A Bug traps to the west of my garden last year and filled 6 of the bags with them. I drown them in a bucket of water and off to the dump they go. I'd treat the yard for them , but my neighbors don't so it's a waste of money. The traps controlled the majority of them. Pretty amazing how well they work.

Biggest problem I have around here is slugs. I put down diatomaceous earth but it doesn't last. Gotta get another bag of slug pellets.

Tomatoe plants I bought are really taking off. I'll be transplanting the pickles, cukes, herbs, Brussels sprouts and broccoli on Saturday when the weather is a bit cooler.

Fresh asparagus for dinner again last night.

Rg
Thanks! I’ll give it a shot!! Seems to be a lot of nuisance critters this year...beetles in asparagus, carpenter bees around the shed, raccoons in the trash..where does it end??
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 28, 2020, 05:30 PM
Well, my traps work anyway.

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One way or another.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 28, 2020, 06:26 PM
Put a yard and a half of super soil in the beds, gonna use some left over cinder blocks to make a new bed and plant this weekend.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2020, 03:20 AM
I've gotta move my starts from the ttrough planter to the garden....TODAY ....after I go fishing.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 29, 2020, 06:15 AM
Replanted my zucchini yesterday after it had an incident with a rabbit... Took my morning walk around the garden, Butternut squash is finally up and everything is growing pretty well!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 29, 2020, 06:31 AM
I've gotta move my starts from the ttrough planter to the garden....TODAY ....after I go fishing.

Rg
I would plant today as well but with my luck the weather man would be right and we'd get flash floods and Hail lol 🙄
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Pequod1 on May 29, 2020, 06:39 AM

Since I had the time and some extra bucks I didn’t spend going to LA and Seattle to visit kids, I made my Covid garden. I had the posts put in for me but everything else my eldest son and I did.  The best part about the entire month long project was getting to work with my son.  He’s working from home and has the time to stop bye and help.
All the wood is either rough cut hemlock or larch from a PA sawmill. We also had to mail order a galvanized coated wire mesh that is 4’ high and buried 6” deep for the critters.  We are now planting various roses and shrubs around the perimeter.  We also plan on an archway type arbor at the entranceway. I also planned ahead. The paths are 3’ wide for my future wheel chair ::)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xr7fJPQG/CCA6-C474-E530-4-DF2-9741-C3604-E7051-D7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xr7fJPQG)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 29, 2020, 07:05 AM
That Sir, is a thing of beauty! 😍😍😍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 29, 2020, 07:54 AM
Pequod1, Beautiful job, it is a work of art!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 29, 2020, 07:57 AM
Since I had the time and some extra bucks I didn’t spend going to LA and Seattle to visit kids, I made my Covid garden. I had the posts put in for me but everything else my eldest son and I did.  The best part about the entire month long project was getting to work with my son.  He’s working from home and has the time to stop bye and help.
All the wood is either rough cut hemlock or larch from a PA sawmill. We also had to mail order a galvanized coated wire mesh that is 4’ high and buried 6” deep for the critters.  We are now planting various roses and shrubs around the perimeter.  We also plan on an archway type arbor at the entranceway. I also planned ahead. The paths are 3’ wide for my future wheel chair ::)


Nice set up!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 29, 2020, 08:24 AM
Beautiful job an the garden and layout, pequod!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on May 29, 2020, 08:32 AM
That is a beautiful garden!
Since this thread seems pretty active, I’ve got to ask. Anyone have experience growing blackberries in raised beds? I don’t have any open ground, just going to make a self contained bed and put them along my driveway. I was seeing if I can get away with 12” of soil. The articles I’ve read for growing them in containers say at least 6”, but I’ve read their roots can go 12-18”. Also, how about over wintering them in a bed (zone 5B), Just extra mulch? I am on the lookout for the dwarf variety as well, but the beds would be for 2-3 erect cane varieties.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2020, 02:51 PM
Nice job on the garden. Looks very organized. Should be very easy to keep.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 29, 2020, 04:10 PM
Hope you guys have good drainage with the rain we been getting yesterday, today, and over the past month or so.

Or, I hope you’re growing rice.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2020, 04:26 PM
We've had some rain but, not too much. Everything is growing just fine.....including the lawns. Mowing about every 4 days right now. Some days I'd rather shovel snow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Pequod1 on May 29, 2020, 05:04 PM
Thanks for the compliments.  Seamonkey, blackberries that I grew once were spindly and spread too much.  I don’t know how that would work in a raised bed along a driveways. Have you considered blueberries? I’m sure they would be easier to maintain and they grow well in your area.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on May 29, 2020, 05:10 PM
I lost my beehives over the winter. My dad graciously gave me 3 frames and a queen to start a new colony this week. My garden will definitely be improved by it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2020, 05:29 PM
No native bees around you?  Not that hives aren't good. Honey is a real bonus.

My Son works on a small apple farm near here. Only 35,000 trees or so. They have bee keepers bring in hives every year. They get the honey, the farm gets the apples.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on May 29, 2020, 05:43 PM
Native bees are around but I have had honeybees for 15 years. My garden excels when my hives are active. I love just messing around with the bees. Their social structure is fascinating. I only eat honey when I'm extracting. I give most of it away.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 29, 2020, 06:06 PM
That Sir, is a thing of beauty! 😍😍😍

   Yeah, I will never be able to post a picture of mine ever again............. 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 29, 2020, 06:30 PM
   Yeah, I will never be able to post a picture of mine ever again............. 8)
Mine pales in comparison as well ....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2020, 06:54 PM
Pot of gold at the end of my rainbow.

Double rainbow.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bdPkHNw2/IMG-3454.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdPkHNw2)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on May 29, 2020, 10:34 PM
Thanks for the compliments.  Seamonkey, blackberries that I grew once were spindly and spread too much.  I don’t know how that would work in a raised bed along a driveways. Have you considered blueberries? I’m sure they would be easier to maintain and they grow well in your area.
I do have a few blueberry I just started, two bare root that I put into the one small patch of dirt I have, though I didn’t test the ph so fingers crossed. I also got one dwarf blueberry Bush and a dwarf raspberry that I’m going to grow in a container.  The blackberries I’m getting are a thornless, erect cane variety, so they should stand up on their own without putting up supports. But I can build those in too.
 This is kind of a hobby To go with my wine/mead making hobby. At some point, If I can get enough berries to make one A batch or two, it’ll be worth it lol. Like tying your own flies. Plus I have hopes of getting berries of different colors. I currently have on order white strawberries, white blackberry, pink blueberry and two other blackberry strains. Still looking for the dwarf blackberry to be available somewhere, and I still need to find a yellow/gold Raspberry (or white if it’s available). They are scheduled to ship in August  >:( kind of late in the season, but at least they have chance to grow good roots before fall/winter.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Pequod1 on May 30, 2020, 03:10 AM
Wow, you area berrymaniac ;D.  I have a U Pick around the corner from me that is very good and cheap.  Seems that squirrels and birds got most of the berries and fruit I grow.  Everything has to be caged and netted.  I planted some blueberries and built a big trellis yesterday.  I intend to trellis the zucchini and baby watermelon.  That will be a first for me.  Today is fishing day! Panfish beware.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on May 30, 2020, 07:12 AM
Wow, you area berrymaniac ;D.  I have a U Pick around the corner from me that is very good and cheap.  Seems that squirrels and birds got most of the berries and fruit I grow.  Everything has to be caged and netted.
Yea the cage was part of my plan, we tried growing strawberries a couple years ago and it didn’t work out. Yes I’m a bit focused on berries. my favorite mead recipe is a blend of Strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, and black currant. I’m not allowed to grow currants in Maine, or I would be trying that too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 30, 2020, 08:21 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/1fKRgHHy/20200530-074501.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1fKRgHHy)
Almost got it all in
Very nice! Great backyard too!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on May 30, 2020, 08:29 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/1fKRgHHy/20200530-074501.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1fKRgHHy)
Almost got it all in

You know your garden is awesome when you need to take an areal photo to show people!

Looks great, happy gardening!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 30, 2020, 08:30 AM
Lots of TLC right there. Very pretty gardens.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on May 30, 2020, 08:57 AM
lowjack12, great looking garden!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on May 30, 2020, 08:57 AM
Wow, that looks more like a farm than someone’s garden.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on May 30, 2020, 09:39 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/1fKRgHHy/20200530-074501.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1fKRgHHy)
Almost got it all in

Sweet, it's so large you had to get up onto the roof to get it all into the photo.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on May 30, 2020, 01:31 PM
got 175 feet x 12.5 feet of Geo-Textile fabric for garden today,planting tomorrow had to go to 3 different nursurys to get plants i needed ,cant find jalepeos though ill keep looking
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 30, 2020, 03:03 PM
Got the raised beds done at camp today!

(https://i.postimg.cc/14RtvmqX/D6-DEA79-A-9402-4-E2-C-A161-72933-A1-A6-D88.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14RtvmqX)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on May 30, 2020, 04:12 PM

 Great stuff guys
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 30, 2020, 07:56 PM
got 175 feet x 12.5 feet of Geo-Textile fabric for garden today,planting tomorrow had to go to 3 different nursurys to get plants i needed ,cant find jalepeos though ill keep looking

Started my hot peppers from seed. Was going to transplant today, but I'm waiting till tomorrow. Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3 types of tomatoes, and 12 varieties of herbs.

If you start them from seed yourself, you know where they come from.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on May 31, 2020, 07:40 AM
i appreciate it lowjack but im in southern tier
and your right rg i usually have them but this year wasnt sure if doing garden cause how busy work has been but now live and learn
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on May 31, 2020, 02:39 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y4D94cQM/IMG-20200531-104632.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Y4D94cQM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cgKJwDcY/IMG-20200531-111100.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cgKJwDcY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jnPdkLmS/IMG-20200531-153159.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jnPdkLmS)
Not as nice as all your raised bed gardens but should work fine , working so many hours now no time to weed, Geo Textile controls weeds well , just gotta water later
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on May 31, 2020, 04:13 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/tZ6WjdM3/101848733-1946770992837106-1141656196231462912-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZ6WjdM3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rd3x3ZQy/98475584-3133192030037588-8808392103441727488-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rd3x3ZQy)

5 raised beds with 60 tomato plants. Canning in 2 months.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on May 31, 2020, 05:13 PM
60 tomatoes! Holy moly you'll have enough for years if yo can them all ,I used to do alot ,12 now gives me all sauce and juice I need for a year! Nice beds though!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on May 31, 2020, 06:25 PM
Couldn't possibly script a more perfect weekend for yard work! My boy Rob let me rent his 2 boys for a few hours and we got a ton of past due chores accomplished, they got some pocket money and ate me out of house and home lol. Today Lisa  and I cleaned our cars and I planted the garden finally.... used up some left over block from the build and started a new bed. Ran about a yard short on soil. So far I have market more and burp less cukes, Portugese long hot, Hungarian wax, hot cherry and orange bell peppers. Green beans and sugar snap peas, Roma, cherry, early girl and patio Tom's. Herbs and speragu and doing well and due to everyone becoming a farmer this year🙄 I had to start my pickle cukes from seed, along with Zucchini and radishes. 
Now for a well earned cocktail and some Walleye 😜

(https://i.postimg.cc/5HYh4Qn2/20200531-185435.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HYh4Qn2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/pmGvXHvq/20200531-185640.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pmGvXHvq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gxJ97ThR/20200531-185710.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gxJ97ThR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vcXF3s4b/20200531-185728.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vcXF3s4b)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zycmYFwQ/20200531-185749.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zycmYFwQ)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Jun 01, 2020, 03:21 AM
60 tomatoes! Holy moly you'll have enough for years if yo can them all ,I used to do alot ,12 now gives me all sauce and juice I need for a year! Nice beds though!!
Yeah we have issues for sure, 2 of them are italians or pears for sauce, 2 are beefsteaks and another large breed, the last one has eaters and some cherry tomatoes. We put down A lot of sauce, tomatoes, salsa and Deb makes awesome chili sauce too. We also are going to have some for Deb's sister in law, she does 150 jars A year.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Jun 01, 2020, 07:59 AM
Wowza!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 01, 2020, 05:11 PM
I picked up a fall gold raspberry cane at a nursery today, and ordered a dwarf blackberry on amazon (fingers crossed) plus some seeds. I’d better get my beds built and filled, but a few things I plan on putting in containers for at least the first year. .
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 01, 2020, 08:29 PM
Containers out of weed mat material is the way to go. Plastic suffocates roots. Atheist drill alot
Of holes.
Like make a basket out of the coco fiber carpets?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 04, 2020, 06:05 AM
Every one's gardens look great...
 Mine is starting to come along.   One more bed to fill with fall squash and fill in the room I have for extra hot and green peppers..  Got the electric fence up and going.  There's a big doe with a fawn in the field and I don't want her to teach the youngan any bad habits. 


(https://i.postimg.cc/w3NdkWHV/20200604-065242.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w3NdkWHV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZWbt44N7/20200604-065311.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZWbt44N7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sMTF2q9V/20200604-065326.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sMTF2q9V)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zVk6d6Qn/20200604-065350.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zVk6d6Qn)

 Dont know what happened to the rhubarb, grew good but hasn't turned red...

(https://i.postimg.cc/wtRWdGw4/20200604-065416.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtRWdGw4)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 04, 2020, 06:14 AM
Looks great Loser 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bart on Jun 04, 2020, 06:39 AM
Raquettedacker, looks really good!

Mine has been in a holding pattern... waiting for a good growth burst!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 04, 2020, 08:16 AM
Every one's gardens look great...
 Mine is starting to come along.   One more bed to fill with fall squash and fill in the room I have for extra hot and green peppers..  Got the electric fence up and going.  There's a big doe with a fawn in the field and I don't want her to teach the youngan any bad habits. 

 Dont know what happened to the rhubarb, grew good but hasn't turned red...



Nice setup Dacker!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 06, 2020, 03:11 PM
This is my little attempt at a garden on hardtop.
Big red container is the dwarf raspberry “shortcake”, then a dwarf blueberry, fall gold raspberry, a grape tomato, and a strawberry
(https://i.postimg.cc/gLjQtcND/1-CC84679-CC10-42-C9-B089-5615-CDA126-D9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gLjQtcND)
Then newly arrived (amazon order) and transplanted dwarf blackberry “baby cake”. Still acclimating in the partial shade. 
(https://i.postimg.cc/d7KMQYVs/D676-AB8-F-C332-4-AD0-BFE4-30-E80-FEC8197.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d7KMQYVs)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2020, 06:16 PM
Been procrastinating on posting pics of my gardens...so here goes.
Dom...you were absolutely correct about the clematis.
(https://i.postimg.cc/K3m0bCtn/IMG-3474.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K3m0bCtn)
Asparagasaurus .....this shoot is close to 1 1/2" dia. Sorry about the upside down pic
(https://i.postimg.cc/Tp7t871D/IMG-3472.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tp7t871D)
Potatoes...bags in the background with cukes and tomatoes. The bump out has marigolds and cardinal climbers for my bees and hummingbirds.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PPxMMWyr/IMG-3469.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPxMMWyr)
The garlic beds. I'm already cutting scapes
(https://i.postimg.cc/Rq0frMHg/IMG-3470.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Rq0frMHg)
The little herb garden. With a few mammoth sunflowers in the middle. ( some volunteer garlic there too.)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hr0jcKMJ/IMG-3473.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hr0jcKMJ)
Trough Planter with radishes, sprouts, broccoli and cuke leftovers that my son is supposed to collect.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vxWw2Rbf/IMG-3476.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vxWw2Rbf)
The tomatoes and pickles I've put in so far are doing great.
(https://i.postimg.cc/0bfLz0Qk/IMG-3477.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0bfLz0Qk)
Mama's gardens are doing great.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VdfzZ60N/IMG-3478.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdfzZ60N)
My perennials are blooming as planned. Next up are the Asiatic Lillies
(https://i.postimg.cc/jL3Y8hr8/IMG-3479.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jL3Y8hr8)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XrTSW7qd/IMG-3480.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrTSW7qd)

For a growing season that's a month behind, things are going well.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Jun 06, 2020, 06:37 PM
Everything looks fabulous. We have clematis along the back of our house but no bloomers yet.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2020, 06:41 PM
2 of my 4 varieties just exploded after a good shot of "Worm Power"

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2020, 04:52 AM
Sure looks great Bob.. :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Jun 07, 2020, 10:33 AM
All staked out and ready.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Fk0KfQK5/101867062-574770959707474-8396601088077884053-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Fk0KfQK5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5jzyK8S7/102291813-280534586467120-8917422979352258487-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5jzyK8S7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TpXwzhkR/102598335-2700033170270058-4816532364614016858-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TpXwzhkR)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 07, 2020, 02:59 PM
Sure looks great Bob.. :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:

You gave me great advice on the clematis Dom. Thanks.

Beds look great CNY. Nice job!

Planted the last three tomato starts today. San Marzano, Jubilee and Better Boy Hybrids. My son collected the remainder of the starts I had in the trough planter. Time for more radishes and some spinach.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2020, 05:05 PM
Great looking garden cnypanfisher.. :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 08, 2020, 04:57 PM
My Son painted me this really cool outdoor art piece. Painted on the back of an old window.

(https://i.postimg.cc/RJFys3Mt/IMG-3483.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJFys3Mt)

We decided it looked good with the clematis. He's done dozens of these.

He's so talented.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 08, 2020, 06:35 PM
Very cool Bob..  Hes got talent..  Just like his old man... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 08, 2020, 06:37 PM
Well the first batch of mums arrived today.   All 2500.... :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/yW5CzZgW/20200608-145416.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yW5CzZgW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xXVrXVP2/20200608-145426.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xXVrXVP2)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2020, 06:16 PM
Mums the word!
😁

I can't believe the prices of hanging basket plants around here. What was $8 last year is $12 this year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 09, 2020, 06:57 PM
Yes it is... 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TLXvbVcw/20200609-142737.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLXvbVcw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9zbH4qwm/20200609-142744.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zbH4qwm)

(https://i.postimg.cc/w7bK28kn/20200609-142757.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7bK28kn)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2020, 07:10 PM
That's a lot of watering.....

Takes me 1/2 hr to water what I've got planted. Can't imagine ....must be all day every day.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 09, 2020, 08:42 PM
Well the first batch of mums arrived today.   All 2500.... :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/yW5CzZgW/20200608-145416.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yW5CzZgW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xXVrXVP2/20200608-145426.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xXVrXVP2)
Wow, I take it you work at a garden center lol.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2020, 04:30 AM
That's a lot of watering.....

Takes me 1/2 hr to water what I've got planted. Can't imagine ....must be all day every day.

Bob

   Don't worry Bob.  They will all be going on automatic dripper lines..     ;)
 And this is only the beginning of them.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2020, 05:07 AM
Seamonkey here is an arial from about 10 years ago.
The end greenhouse with the three black dots is now twice as long..  This was taken in the fall and you can still see a lot of mums out in the mum field...

(https://i.postimg.cc/jwGpzSrR/20200424-052606.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwGpzSrR)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 10, 2020, 07:35 AM
Wow, a whole field of mums. so you breed or grow plants out to send to stores and garden centers?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2020, 10:20 AM
   Don't worry Bob.  They will all be going on automatic dripper lines..     ;)
 And this is only the beginning of them.....

I forgot about the drippers. It's been really dry around here. But, I don't have to mow every 4 days either👍

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 10, 2020, 01:09 PM
My “polar berry” white blackberry plant is getting shipped! Soon to follow is the Ann’s yellow raspberry. my order of seeds from amazon hasn’t ended so well, own of the two packs of seeds didn’t have any seeds, and haven’t heard back from the seller yet  >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2020, 03:26 PM
Wow, a whole field of mums. so you breed or grow plants out to send to stores and garden centers?

  5 fields of mums..
We grow almost everything from plugs and mostly sell to the public but do wholesale some ...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2020, 03:30 PM
I didn't get any pictures because my phone went dead but two young amish girls planted all 2500 mums in 4 1/2 hours..
 Theres another shipment coming monday and 1500 coming on Thursday...
 Will get pictures in the morning..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 10, 2020, 03:50 PM
I didn't get any pictures because my phone went dead but two young amish girls planted all 2500 mums in 4 1/2 hours..
 Theres another shipment coming monday and 1500 coming on Thursday...
 Will get pictures in the morning..
Holy crap that’s some fast workers  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 11, 2020, 04:31 AM
The hostas along my front walk are getting  huge..

(https://i.postimg.cc/dhDdpwsY/20200610-074726.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhDdpwsY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/62xv8ZdW/20200610-074742.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62xv8ZdW)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 11, 2020, 05:46 AM
I had 80 mph winds come through in a thunderstorm yesterday and snapped off some limbs of my tomato plants.  :'(

To show you how strong the wind was this is a homemade steel flagpole.

(https://i.imgur.com/SvmYZznl.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jun 11, 2020, 07:30 AM
Anyone have a recommendation of a non-toxic pesticide? I have multiple problems in my garden.  Slug chomped on my broccoli and my pepper plants have several holes in them. My zucchini plants just came up and they are full of holes and dying. I'm in danger of losing almost everything.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jun 11, 2020, 07:32 AM
I have tried a few home remedies and have picked slugs by hand but I can't keep up. Not sure whats eating my other plants.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 11, 2020, 07:50 AM
I had 80 mph winds come through in a thunderstorm yesterday and snapped off some limbs of my tomato plants.  :'(

To show you how strong the wind was this is a homemade steel flagpole.

(https://i.imgur.com/SvmYZznl.jpg)
Wow those are some strong winds.

Question for those that have ordered plants before. Is it normal for live potted plants to be shipped ground, in transit for a week? How well do they make it? My first plant ordered through amazon was shipped 2nd day, Gurneys just sent my tracking info and it says it’ll take a week...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 11, 2020, 01:03 PM
Anyone have a recommendation of a non-toxic pesticide? I have multiple problems in my garden.  Slug chomped on my broccoli and my pepper plants have several holes in them. My zucchini plants just came up and they are full of holes and dying. I'm in danger of losing almost everything.

I use Garden Safe /lug and Snail killer. It works very well. It's supposed to be organically reviewed and approved. Lowes, Wally World or online.

Tried all the so called sure fire methods using home made stuff...beer traps etc.

They don't work like this stuff.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jun 11, 2020, 03:12 PM
I have caught quite a few slugs in the beer traps but they are still everywhere. Now that we are pretty much off lockdown the kids are getting busy with ball. No time to pick them off by hand.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 11, 2020, 04:21 PM
Sprinkle salt on them slugs. ;)  Its cool to watch them melt.. Kinda like the witch in the wizard of oz.  8)
 Everyone use to think the salt shaker in the old Italians back pocket was for ripe tomatoes but it was for slugs.  ;D
 You can put a ring of it a couple inches away from the bottom of the plant...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 11, 2020, 04:25 PM
As far as the zucchini and any other hollow vine plants look up the Squash Vine Borer..  ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 11, 2020, 04:27 PM
Planted mums ..

(https://i.postimg.cc/t7qPDDPW/20200611-122657.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t7qPDDPW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/z3xhQWSM/20200611-122704.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3xhQWSM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yDZSWG44/20200611-122708.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yDZSWG44)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SXL2fzxg/20200611-122718.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXL2fzxg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZBT97K94/20200611-122722.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZBT97K94)

  And that's only 1/2 so far..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 11, 2020, 04:40 PM
That's a lot of mums!

I was watering my garden and giving the sedum a shot of water when these two bunnies squirted out into the lawn.

(https://i.postimg.cc/WFwFZLzb/IMG-3489.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFwFZLzb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vDG6sB21/IMG-3490.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vDG6sB21)
 About 4" long I'd say. Mom is around so I left them where they were..

Cute little buggers. Gonna have to be careful when I mow tomorrow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 12, 2020, 04:38 AM
Been a lot of bunnies running around this year...
 And fawns everywhere........
This one was by the garden a couple weeks ago..

(https://i.postimg.cc/jD6c0FSc/20190531-151931.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jD6c0FSc)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 12, 2020, 06:44 AM
Cool! I watched a couple fawns romping around the soccer fields where I start my walk. They were full of life.

Diatomaceous earth with help with the slugs as well. Just have to re-treat  after rain. Works on any crawling insects. To them it's like crossing shards of glass.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 12, 2020, 04:51 PM
To prune or not to prune, that is the question....

I am a novice, picked up gardening after my daughter joined the garden club. Been a couple years now.

When it comes to indeterminate tomatoes, does anyone prune them, or just let them go? For years I have pruned, but after researching that may not be the way to go.

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 12, 2020, 05:50 PM
Indeterminate tomatoes..... I prune off the suckers.  That's about all. Others do way more with success.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 13, 2020, 09:37 AM
Indeterminate tomatoes..... I prune off the suckers.  That's about all. Others do way more with success.

Rg

Good to know, appreciate it!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 13, 2020, 09:37 AM
Does anyone do soil testing themselves? I got a soil test kit that was a piece of junk obviously made in China, so spent more for a much better LaMotte test.

I'm kind of geek tester that likes to test the swim spa, my ponds, and now the gardens. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 13, 2020, 01:19 PM
Does anyone do soil testing themselves? I got a soil test kit that was a piece of junk obviously made in China, so spent more for a much better LaMotte test.

I'm kind of geek tester that likes to test the swim spa, my ponds, and now the gardens.
I’ve wondered if those kits are any good, even the ones we sell and use for fish tanks are just ball parking it, lab grade test kit for saltwater fish tanks are like $50 for each kind of test (ph, calcium, carbonate, magnesium, etc.)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 13, 2020, 04:25 PM
Im done.  No room left for anything.
 Be picking my first tomato tomorrow got 4 good ones ready... ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/CnHxmYXn/20200613-172040.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnHxmYXn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/87nPyZK4/20200613-172031.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/87nPyZK4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DmKsdzbZ/20200613-171944.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DmKsdzbZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0bkwFHn1/20200613-171853.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0bkwFHn1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dhDTtkgW/20200613-171821.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhDTtkgW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LYkJ0zZs/20200613-171811.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYkJ0zZs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kBYBZMDW/20200613-171806.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kBYBZMDW)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 13, 2020, 05:03 PM
The kits are worthless. If you want accurate results get it tested by a Cooperative Extension lab. Might cost you $20 but, the results will be real.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 13, 2020, 05:05 PM
Nice Dom!
I'm getting ready to do a couple upside down tomato pots to hang on my hammock post. Plan to plant the tops with basil and the bottom with a patio tomato variety.

Something different.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 15, 2020, 08:20 AM
Im done.  No room left for anything.
 Be picking my first tomato tomorrow got 4 good ones ready... ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/CnHxmYXn/20200613-172040.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnHxmYXn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/87nPyZK4/20200613-172031.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/87nPyZK4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DmKsdzbZ/20200613-171944.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DmKsdzbZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0bkwFHn1/20200613-171853.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0bkwFHn1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dhDTtkgW/20200613-171821.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhDTtkgW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LYkJ0zZs/20200613-171811.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYkJ0zZs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kBYBZMDW/20200613-171806.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kBYBZMDW)

I’m jealous. Hopefully last night’s BLTs will be the last BLTs I make with store bought tomatoes until the fall
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Fish Dreamer on Jun 15, 2020, 04:02 PM
First time posting here but I've learned alot from reading your posts. How long should I keep harvesting my asparagus. The bed is six years old and I think I am short changing myself as I only cut for about a month then let it go. It's been a good year and I would like to keep harvesting but don't want to stunt next year. Some pictures of my new beds. I did away with the wood that was always decaying and added 1 foot in height to make them 22 inches tall. Makes it nice to sit and garden.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CZ5KMn4t/20200607-133320.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZ5KMn4t)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9DWMSnwc/20200607-133352.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DWMSnwc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7CRZ5PsL/20200607-133421.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7CRZ5PsL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/S2zNC03f/20200607-133457.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2zNC03f)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 15, 2020, 04:19 PM
Nice looking beds! Sorry though, I am no use regarding asparagus.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 15, 2020, 05:36 PM
Welcome!

I generally keep harvesting until the new shoots are  coming  up the size of a pencil. There's always the few that I miss and get too tall to cut. One that came up this year was almost 1 1/2" across. I let that and another go. They're already 5' tall. But, there's new shoots every day and we love it.

I'd guess another 2-3 weeks and we're done.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Fish Dreamer on Jun 16, 2020, 06:35 AM
Thanks RG. One more question. I added 1 foot in height to my new beds. I would like to raise the level in my asparagus bed. How much soil can I add without affecting next years crop?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 16, 2020, 07:05 AM
FD welcome to the garden.
Those raised beds look awesome .
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 16, 2020, 09:15 AM
I added 8" to mine a couple years back and another 4" this year. It slows them down a bit but what I got was way bigger than before. Every fall I top the bed with about 4" of leaves that I pick up using my lawn tractor and a bagger.
Pretty much all maple leaves with some grass. I have to weed some grasses out during the year, but I think the mulch adds a lot of good nutrients to the soil. I also add some compost from my bin every year.

I don't cut it down till spring when it's totally dried out. A lot of people mow them right down in the fall. I think the plant uses all the energy from the summer growth so I let them go. It was advice I got from another member....can't recall who it was.

I'll be having some with a nice ribeye tonight for dinner!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: touge30 on Jun 16, 2020, 09:34 AM
man im jealous that garden makes mine look sick all i do is feed the rabbits with my pepper plants.Im three weeks from a tomato.Pumpkins havent even flowered
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Fish Dreamer on Jun 16, 2020, 12:43 PM
Thanks once again RG. I will be adding soil this fall and I will wait until spring to cut them down. It amazes me that at my age I'm still learning how to garden. Thanks for to all for the comments on my beds. I have to thank the corona time out for the ambition to finally do it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 16, 2020, 04:41 PM
Just got my polar berry plant and anne yellow bare root in! The yellow raspberry bare root looks good, still moist and showed suckers that were still green growing on some roots. The polar berry white blackberry was a bit pale from being in a box for a week, but still alive and intact. The thing that I don’t get is, the polar berry looks like it was several stem cutting stuck into a cell pack, then once they rooted and formed a plug, it was transferred into a 3” square pot. To me, that just seems like it’s getting started out as a tangled mess of several plants that can’t be thinned out. I’ll have to just hope that the roots spread out and produce proper new canes. Since I may have to put the building of my beds on hold till after repaving the driveway, the plants are going into containers to get established first. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 16, 2020, 05:38 PM
I’m jealous. Hopefully last night’s BLTs will be the last BLTs I make with store bought tomatoes until the fall

  My bride eat 2 of them last night..   Tomato on toast with lettuce and cheese ..  I had left over pasta..... 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 16, 2020, 06:20 PM
Must have been National BLT day. We had them too. The tomatoes were......well.....lackluster. Can't wait for my Mr. Stripey's.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: SHaRPS on Jun 16, 2020, 08:19 PM
Been eating off my garden like a king for weeks now. Lots of work.into it and she gives back.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zLYHcJyQ/20200604-192525.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLYHcJyQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YGpGtbff/20200615-184731.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGpGtbff)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FdDfz3Tt/20200615-184741.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdDfz3Tt)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jun 16, 2020, 10:48 PM
man im jealous that garden makes mine look sick all i do is feed the rabbits with my pepper plants.Im three weeks from a tomato.Pumpkins havent even flowered
Try grating up a couple bars of irish spring soap and put it around the plants/garden. Believe it or not, it really works
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jun 16, 2020, 10:52 PM
My lettuce and spinach are done, they did great though. I'm going to do a fall crop of both. the rest of thbe garden is doing great. My barrel potatoes are going crazy, I can't wait to harvest them and see what i get.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 17, 2020, 01:18 PM
My Brussels sprouts bolted and blossomed. I should have known better. Too early and warm for them. I'll plant more in the beds after I pull the spinach in a couple weeks.

Broccoli seems ok though.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 17, 2020, 01:28 PM
My Brussels sprouts bolted and blossomed. I should have known better. Too early and warm for them. I'll plant more in the beds after I pull the spinach in a couple weeks.

Broccoli seems ok though.
Rg

Oh man, I planted my Brussel sprouts last weekend of May, hopefully it wasn’t too soon too.

Although they are mostly for my daughter’s pet rabbit
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 17, 2020, 10:48 PM
Anybody have any recommendations for a electric pump to pull surface pond water to sprinkler feed a garden? I'm using well water via a garden hose, but it's really cold and seems to shock the plants even in the early morning or late evening. I have used a sump pumps in a five gallon bucket to move water, but they  don't have PSI needed for a sprinkler or garden hose nozzle. (30 psi minimum is needed and yes I've tried a sump pump). I have four ponds on the property so there isn't a lack of warm water.

Two gardens but neither is terrible big so pump does not have to be large. Electric power acmes is not an issue. I could easily bury PVC below the surface of the ground.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 18, 2020, 02:25 AM
I'd think a shallow well jet pump would do what you need it to. You could use a basket type floating intake to avoid any debris from the pond. Run black plastic pipe to hose bibs at your gardens. Probably in the $2-300 range from a farm supply..

I have the opposite problem. My hoses are commercial grade, black and exposed to the sun fate 10:30  am or so. Measured the water temp coming out of my 100' hose at 125 degrees yesterday afternoon. So...I let it run a while.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 18, 2020, 05:33 AM
I'd think a shallow well jet pump would do what you need it to. You could use a basket type floating intake to avoid any debris from the pond. Run black plastic pipe to hose bibs at your gardens. Probably in the $2-300 range from a farm supply..

I have the opposite problem. My hoses are commercial grade, black and exposed to the sun fate 10:30  am or so. Measured the water temp coming out of my 100' hose at 125 degrees yesterday afternoon. So...I let it run a while.


Rg

Thanks. Wow 125 degrees is hot! Could you have used white PVC instead?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 18, 2020, 12:56 PM
That's just the garden hoses I haul around. I buried black plastic pipe to my back garden for supply. Everything gets watered by hand with hoses.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 18, 2020, 09:16 PM
That's just the garden hoses I haul around. I buried black plastic pipe to my back garden for supply. Everything gets watered by hand with hoses.

Got it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 18, 2020, 09:20 PM
Experienced by first cutworm cut offs today. Came out this morning to two sweet corn plants that had been cut off clean at the base. I used Sevin powder the night before due to some leaf eating on other plants, but skipped the corn as the leaves were intact. Live and learn.

Will also start watering only in the morning as one sources says the cutworms like to travel across moist soil at night. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 19, 2020, 02:07 AM
Diatomaceous earth will help a lot. Completely harmless to humans ( unless you snort a big nose full) . Crawling insects will not cross it. Cheap and very effective.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 20, 2020, 01:51 PM
Diatomaceous earth will help a lot. Completely harmless to humans ( unless you snort a big nose full) . Crawling insects will not cross it. Cheap and very effective.

Rg

Thanks, will give that a shot too. Coffee grounds and egg shells supposed to work too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 20, 2020, 03:51 PM
Such a small “crop” but this will hopefully soon be my first yellow raspberry, can’t wait to try it. It’s the berries off the one year cane I bought at a nursery, it was already blooming when I got it, and has now sprouted 4-5 new canes in the pot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VdxPXYK1/BA6573-C1-8135-41-C4-A0-A9-F7303-DAEA3-CD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdxPXYK1)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 20, 2020, 04:34 PM
SM ya just have to eat it slow and not all at once.... ;D
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 20, 2020, 04:54 PM
SM ya just have to eat it slow and not all at once.... ;D

This one cane is opening up roughly 2 new blossoms a day, along with my dwarf raspberry in the pot next to it, I’ve been using a qtip to hand pollinate since I doubt that it’s getting much attention from bees. Now ants have been on them, so I’m watching out for their aphid cows, and June bugs have been all over the place at night.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Jun 20, 2020, 06:48 PM
Such a small “crop” but this will hopefully soon be my first yellow raspberry, can’t wait to try it. It’s the berries off the one year cane I bought at a nursery, it was already blooming when I got it, and has now sprouted 4-5 new canes in the pot.
(https://i.postimg.cc/VdxPXYK1/BA6573-C1-8135-41-C4-A0-A9-F7303-DAEA3-CD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdxPXYK1)

In my opinion the golden Raspberry is the best
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 20, 2020, 08:10 PM
Well this will be my first time trying one. This is a fall gold, I have a Anne yellow bare root that I’m waiting to see come to life. Then I’m on the search for kiwi gold or honey queen. Going to see which I like the best. Going to have to be picky, as well as with the reds I choose to grow/keep. I’m still waiting on most of the blackberry plants I ordered. I got an update though, the shipping date has been pushed up and likely getting them a month sooner... so late July instead of late August for 4-6” rooted cuttings. Some are fall bearing, so they may grow enough to put out some berries this year for me to have a taste of what they have to offer.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 21, 2020, 07:33 PM
Lowjack I also ran into problems watering at night. I think my cold well water stresses my plants if watered in the evening vs. the morning when things have cooled off. Have also read you're more likely to have issues with cutworms if you water in the evening. Allegedly the cutworms like to move on wet ground vs. dry and feed at night. I will also be adding diatomaceous earth around the plants.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jun 21, 2020, 07:39 PM
Anybody have any recommendations for a electric pump to pull surface pond water to sprinkler feed a garden? I'm using well water via a garden hose, but it's really cold and seems to shock the plants even in the early morning or late evening. I have used a sump pumps in a five gallon bucket to move water, but they  don't have PSI needed for a sprinkler or garden hose nozzle. (30 psi minimum is needed and yes I've tried a sump pump). I have four ponds on the property so there isn't a lack of warm water.

Two gardens but neither is terrible big so pump does not have to be large. Electric power acmes is not an issue. I could easily bury PVC below the surface of the ground.

Thanks!
A garden pond pump should work. A lot of them have standard garden hose fittings on them already. The mag drive pumps last forever, much better than the older o-ring sealed pumps.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jun 21, 2020, 07:44 PM
So far neem oil has shown some results with the bugs. Haven't noticed any new holes or found very many slugs. Haven't found a squash bug either but I just replanted my cucumbers and zucchini so it's too early to tell with them.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 22, 2020, 06:35 AM
A garden pond pump should work. A lot of them have standard garden hose fittings on them already. The mag drive pumps last forever, much better than the older o-ring sealed pumps.

Thanks for the information. I use mag drive pumps for my indoor fish rearing systems. I love 'em. They almost last forever!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 22, 2020, 06:36 AM
So far neem oil has shown some results with the bugs. Haven't noticed any new holes or found very many slugs. Haven't found a squash bug either but I just replanted my cucumbers and zucchini so it's too early to tell with them.

Will have to check the stuff out! Thanks!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 22, 2020, 06:37 AM
Garden is starting to take off.
Been watering every morning before the sun up
By hand. Been seeing way better growth from the plants withe the early watering
I was originally watering the tomatoes at night
And the bottom leaves were getting molding
Removed all the mold areas and all new fresh growth with the morning watering.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LhjByQ6y/20200621-104242.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhjByQ6y)also landed this girl last weekend up in the adk

(https://i.postimg.cc/VrnMV51S/20200613-154308.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrnMV51S)

How big was the pike?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 22, 2020, 09:49 PM
42

That's a big pike! I have mounted them to 48 (state record), but rarely over 42.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 23, 2020, 05:01 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/LYYNcZvy/103914343-2111493755663576-5573505881884811876-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYYNcZvy)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jun 23, 2020, 08:33 PM
Beautiful walkway
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 23, 2020, 08:37 PM
Well deserved Heineken!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 23, 2020, 09:52 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/LYYNcZvy/103914343-2111493755663576-5573505881884811876-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYYNcZvy)
🤣
Well I can see thats a problem if you just grew the one plant.
 Though I realize I only have the one tomato plant (grape tomatoes) in my garden of potted plants, along with the one Serrano pepper.

Lowjack, That’s a beautiful walkway!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 24, 2020, 04:45 AM
Nice stone work LJ.   :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 24, 2020, 04:47 AM
And Mac let me know where I can buy 100 lbs of tomatoes for that price.. :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 24, 2020, 06:02 AM
Being new to this I am on a learning curve. Anyone have issues with sweet corn falling over easily? I planted at the directed depth and they are growing well and look healthy otherwise. I found this: http://www.agrigold.com/Universal/Articles/Why-are-my-corn-plants-falling-over/

I may have sprayed my water too aggressively and reduced the soil depth.

And I thought corn would be an easy one!

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 24, 2020, 06:22 AM
Corn and Zucchini are two things I don't grow. There's a farm market near me that grows the absolute best sweet corn and we only have it 3 or 4 times a summer. Their strawberries and peaches are also the finest around. They have a huge operation and employ a couple dozen high school kids every summer. A nice family owned business that's been around for as long as I can remember. Zucchini is everywhere almost for free.

I have a dozen tomato plants that were planted over about 6 weeks. Should stagger the harvest nicely. The last to be planted were 4 SAN Marzano sauce tomatoes. I'm hoping to make some  nice sauce and salsa this fall. Fortunately, no signs of the blight that wiped out my tomato crop last year.

As far as the cost of a garden is concerned....home grown vegetables are priceless!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 24, 2020, 06:57 AM
Corn and Zucchini are two things I don't grow. There's a farm market near me that grows the absolute best sweet corn and we only have it 3 or 4 times a summer. Their strawberries and peaches are also the finest around. They have a huge operation and employ a couple dozen high school kids every summer. A nice family owned business that's been around for as long as I can remember. Zucchini is everywhere almost for free.

I have a dozen tomato plants that were planted over about 6 weeks. Should stagger the harvest nicely. The last to be planted were 4 SAN Marzano sauce tomatoes. I'm hoping to make some  nice sauce and salsa this fall. Fortunately, no signs of the blight that wiped out my tomato crop last year.

As far as the cost of a garden is concerned....home grown vegetables are priceless!

Rg

Good point Rg. After my first year taking over the garden(s) -- my elderly father that lives on the property in an apartment used to do it, but now his time is taken up taken care of my mother that has neurological issues -- I don't see the cost benefit as produce in this country is so cheap and plentiful - at this point. However other than learning a few things the hard way, I am enjoying the heck out of gardening. Even clearing weeds in the beds has a calming effect on me not unlike meditation.

With the eight species of fish I hatch and raise it's fun to monitor their growth and final harvest is rewarding, which will be the same with the garden.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 24, 2020, 07:37 AM
I'm sure your Father appreciates you carrying on with what he started. He'll be especially happy to make use of the harvest as well.

There's a lot of pleasure in gardening.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 24, 2020, 08:28 AM
Cost effective, Prob not but depends on how much you can grow, and especially if you start from seeds yourself. I’m new to this gardening myself, but use to growing things like corals, aquarium plants, and use to have a nice closet grow going. Now that was more cost effective seeing how expensive corals and the closet greens were lol.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2020, 09:04 AM
Adding to the value of the garden is seeing my princess walking through, picking and eating cherry tomatoes and green beans by the handful.

Priceless!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jun 24, 2020, 12:15 PM
Cost effective, Prob not but depends on how much you can grow, and especially if you start from seeds yourself. I’m new to this gardening myself, but use to growing things like corals, aquarium plants, and use to have a nice closet grow going. Now that was more cost effective seeing how expensive corals and the closet greens were lol.
hahahaha closet greens!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2020, 04:25 PM
Indeterminate tomatoes..... I prune off the suckers.  That's about all. Others do way more with success.

Rg

So you wouldn’t prune any of these lower branches? Just any suckers? (Or are they suckers that I don’t know about)


(https://i.postimg.cc/wy6Gn1ZG/5-DC7-B4-E0-73-DC-4-D60-9197-4-D4135-AC9289.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wy6Gn1ZG)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 24, 2020, 04:32 PM
I never do..  Why take any green growing part off a plant..  Thats there lungs...    JMO......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2020, 04:34 PM
Fair point. Thanks for your thoughts, I appreciate it!

Just a reformed city boy here, trying to learn the tricks of the trade....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 24, 2020, 04:37 PM
And it looks like some of your zip ties are a little tight..... ;)
 I like to use bailer twine tied loose....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2020, 05:20 PM
And it looks like some of your zip ties are a little tight..... ;)
 I like to use bailer twine tied loose....

Thanks! I put them on backwards so I can adjust them
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: icefisher47 on Jun 24, 2020, 05:22 PM
Nothing is better then home grown vegetables. Hoping our next place we’ll be able to have a space to plant. Good thing for Farmers Markets.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 24, 2020, 05:57 PM
Thanks! I put them on backwards so I can adjust them

   Ha..  Didnt notice that..  Good Idea.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2020, 06:17 PM
   Ha..  Didnt notice that..  Good Idea.. ;D

Learned the hard way last year when I tightened them too much. Again...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 24, 2020, 06:18 PM
I used to be way more aggressive with pruning. Now I just pinch off the little suckers that sprout at the base of the main leaf stems.
Anyway....here's where I am at this point.
Potatoes are crazy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/k67LKdR0/IMG-3504.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k67LKdR0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k6wzyhxB/IMG-3505.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k6wzyhxB)
The cukes and tomatoes in the bags are doing just fine. And the garlic is about 2-3 weeks from harvest
(https://i.postimg.cc/jW4Fsk3Z/IMG-3506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jW4Fsk3Z)
Herb garden is coming along.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vg8SDLpM/IMG-3507.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vg8SDLpM)

More tomatoes, hot peppers& broccoli
(https://i.postimg.cc/McHQTndN/IMG-3508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McHQTndN)
Fenced in the asparagus today. Getting out of control.
(https://i.postimg.cc/KKWggmWz/IMG-3509.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KKWggmWz)
Trough Planter is sprouting a second crop of radishes
(https://i.postimg.cc/PvyXY4q4/IMG-3511.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PvyXY4q4)
More tomatoes and a slicer cuke at the back of the house.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JDcDYjny/IMG-3512.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JDcDYjny)
Mama's gardens are fat and happy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8jCJwJV5/IMG-3513.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8jCJwJV5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xcFkZf0P/IMG-3514.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xcFkZf0P)

(https://i.postimg.cc/18nghkX1/IMG-3515.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18nghkX1)

So far..a really good growing year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2020, 06:19 PM
My problem is that if too loose and a good storm hits they flop over.

We got a good one this morning and they held up okay. But I was worried if they were too tight the plant would snap at the zip tie
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2020, 06:20 PM
I used to be way more aggressive with pruning. Now I just pinch off the little suckers that sprout at the base of the main leaf stems.
Anyway....here's where I am at this point.
Potatoes are crazy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/k67LKdR0/IMG-3504.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k67LKdR0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k6wzyhxB/IMG-3505.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k6wzyhxB)
The cukes and tomatoes in the bags are doing just fine. And the garlic is about 2-3 weeks from harvest
(https://i.postimg.cc/jW4Fsk3Z/IMG-3506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jW4Fsk3Z)
Herb garden is coming along.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vg8SDLpM/IMG-3507.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vg8SDLpM)

More tomatoes, hot peppers& broccoli
(https://i.postimg.cc/McHQTndN/IMG-3508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McHQTndN)
Fenced in the asparagus today. Getting out of control.
(https://i.postimg.cc/KKWggmWz/IMG-3509.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KKWggmWz)
Trough Planter is sprouting a second crop of radishes
(https://i.postimg.cc/PvyXY4q4/IMG-3511.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PvyXY4q4)
More tomatoes and a slicer cuke at the back of the house.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JDcDYjny/IMG-3512.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JDcDYjny)
Mama's gardens are fat and happy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8jCJwJV5/IMG-3513.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8jCJwJV5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xcFkZf0P/IMG-3514.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xcFkZf0P)

(https://i.postimg.cc/18nghkX1/IMG-3515.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18nghkX1)

So far..a really good growing year.

Rg

Looking good as always!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 24, 2020, 06:59 PM
And it looks like some of your zip ties are a little tight..... ;)
 I like to use bailer twine tied loose....

Pieces of pantyhose works good too. No cutting into the plant.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Jun 24, 2020, 07:05 PM
Looking good guys.   I'm going to try the bags next season to expand the crop. My micro garden is small compared to you folks but its off to a good start as well. I have one tomato plant that grew up as a seed from last season  in the rocks and I'm going to transplant it. Don't know what it is  yet, "mystery tomato."

Also, the clematis finally bloomed.
     
(https://i.postimg.cc/sQD3pjgP/garden1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQD3pjgP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SYnqvg8J/garden2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SYnqvg8J)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 24, 2020, 07:14 PM

 Marker ribbon works good
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2020, 08:05 PM
Looking good everybody definitely a good growing season so far, besides the groundhog got my carrots latest pic from the roof
(https://i.postimg.cc/751ZHgS1/20200624-203810.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/751ZHgS1)

That’s a sharp looking garden!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 24, 2020, 08:06 PM
The cukes and tomatoes in the bags are doing just fine.

Rg do you provide drainage holes in the bottom of the bags like they do in buckets?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 24, 2020, 08:06 PM
That’s a sharp looking garden!

Sure is!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 25, 2020, 03:09 AM
Actually those are potato bags. There's a trap door on the side where you supposedly can remove some potatoes while tha plant is still growing. There's drain holes in the bottom. Didn't produce potatoes well but the tomatoes and cukes seem to like them just fine. Got them really cheap on eBay. They'll hold about 7 gallons of soil. I didn't fill them that much...maybe 4 gallons.

Anyway, 2 or 5 gallon buckets would work just as well. A couple years back I planted a bunch of excess pickle starts in some 1 gallon buckets I picked up at the local recycling plant for $.10 each and they did very well. Watering is kind of fussy though. Easy to over or under water a container I think.

Garden looks great Bart. Lowjack...the ONLY thing I don't see in your gardens is a bee house. Very nice!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 25, 2020, 04:32 AM
Actually those are potato bags. There's a trap door on the side where you supposedly can remove some potatoes while tha plant is still growing. There's drain holes in the bottom. Didn't produce potatoes well but the tomatoes and cukes seem to like them just fine. Got them really cheap on eBay. They'll hold about 7 gallons of soil. I didn't fill them that much...maybe 4 gallons.

Anyway, 2 or 5 gallon buckets would work just as well. A couple years back I planted a bunch of excess pickle starts in some 1 gallon buckets I picked up at the local recycling plant for $.10 each and they did very well. Watering is kind of fussy though. Easy to over or under water a container I think.

Garden looks great Bart. Lowjack...the ONLY thing I don't see in your gardens is a bee house. Very nice!
Rg

Interesting. Thanks for you reply.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 25, 2020, 04:56 AM
Bob, Lojack and Bart everything looks great. 
  As long as you can keep up with the watering  things are growing great.   Just got done watering mine.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 25, 2020, 07:37 AM
Mine got a good watering yesterday and the day before....thanks Mother Nature!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 25, 2020, 08:27 PM
Haven't posted much being back to work for the first time in basically 9 months, first due to illness, then Corona. Watering has been a chore for sure. She's starting to take off tho. Weeding and some pics this weekend.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 26, 2020, 07:41 AM
Mine got watered yesterday compliments if some good thunderstorms.

Not much for me to do with it right now. It's humming along nicely with very little weeding to do.

I like that!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 26, 2020, 08:45 AM
The only thing better than hand watering the garden with a cup of coffee at first light is having Mother Nature do the work for you!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 26, 2020, 03:49 PM
Marker ribbon works good

Crime scene?!  :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 26, 2020, 03:50 PM
Mine got a good watering yesterday and the day before....thanks Mother Nature!

Rg

Always nice when Mother Nature gives you a free day!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 26, 2020, 03:59 PM
I haven’t gotten too much rain, just cloudy days with light rain on and off. Only thing is, if the leaves don’t get to dry out through the day, fungus infections start showing. I’ve been using a hydrogen peroxide mix to spray my plants with after it rains, or just through the week to keep any from developing or spreading. Also to water some of my bigger containers that have been staying moist for a bit longer than I’d like, just to prevent root rot. the plants seem to respond really well to it too, as rainwater supposedly has some peroxide in it too that perks the plants up.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 27, 2020, 05:54 AM
Getting some nice rain now. Could get a bit wild later on today......according to he weather geniuses.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 29, 2020, 12:07 AM
Getting some nice rain now. Could get a bit wild later on today......according to he weather geniuses.

Rg
Oh we’ll be getting the rain for the next few days. Cant say that’s a good thing without much sun.
Yesterday I was looking at my strawberry plant and was wishing that the suckers would finally reach the ground and start rooting themselves. Then I though I’d I have to dig them up afterwards since I don’t want them to stay in the ground that they are resting on.
 Then I got an idea.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8f4gbh9P/AE1-AA9-A7-0-C89-404-B-80-B9-AAE66-F8-B2-A20.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8f4gbh9P)
There’s a 4th set on the back side. I’m wondering if once they’re rooted, will feeding the suckers fairly well end up helping the mother plant along instead of being a drain on the growth? Can I experiment with the fertilizer I give each one and see the reaction, and just cut the umbilical if something goes wrong.
Also, I ended up Accidentally fertilizer/ph burning the Blueberry plant that I had in the ground. It was a bare root that I put in early spring, but only had two small branches only 5” long at this point, so not a big loss. I’m going to till the patch and add a bunch of peat and compost before putting in my next set of blueberries.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 29, 2020, 10:14 AM


Around here on the blueberry farms I think they fertilize or condition the soil with pig manure to lower the Ph to the acid side? I would assume pine needles do the same?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 29, 2020, 10:20 AM
Had a groundhog terrorizing my yard for a few days went out check out the garden after work Friday afternoon dog took a little circle around the yard dog found a groundhog and within 2 seconds broke his neck
(https://i.postimg.cc/fJy0JGhf/20200628-081149.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJy0JGhf)

Awesome. My late Akita did the same with a muskrat. Otherwise she was very docile and low key. I assume yours is too?

(https://i.imgur.com/nefxtU7t.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 29, 2020, 02:12 PM
Getting some nice rain now. Could get a bit wild later on today......according to he weather geniuses.

Rg

Geniuses? More like weather guessers!

They’ve been wrong for the past three days for the rainfall for my garden. Today was the first day I fell for it and didn’t water in the morning, even the forecast said rain rain rain.

Now I have to water tonight and hope they guessed wrong with a few showers showing up tomorrow...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2020, 03:43 PM
Skipped fishing today and spent time around my gardens. Cleaned up dead spring flowers, gave the new flowers a good shot of food, fertilized all my vegetables, did some pruning and training of the new vines, did a little weeding and...generally had a very nice morning puttering around the gardens.

Took a nice nap in  my hammock and played in the little wood shop the rest of the afternoon.

Re-retirement is sure to my liking.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Jun 29, 2020, 04:11 PM
you have to slow down rg!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha sounds like a nice day ,spent mine a little more aggressive removing old guide rail and getting new in ,,,,,ill choose your day ANY day over mine  :D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2020, 04:17 PM
I don't know how you highway guys do it. When I was traveling the freeways and thruway I couldn't help thinking what a long, hot day it was for y'all.
Granted, I had my share of baking in the bucket...but, I could get inside and the air was always on.

My hat...and hair....are off to you.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 29, 2020, 04:37 PM
Just spent a little time tidying up in the garden.
Munching on fresh green beans! Love this time of year when the first harvests start!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2020, 04:53 PM
Beans will be going in another  couple weeks when I pull the garlic. Along with more broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

I'm giving my garlic plenty of time this year. I've always harvested it at the end of June. I'm waiting till the middle of July this year. I've still got cloves from last season ...not preserved...and really good. Then there's the garlic I put up in Peanut oil for cooking.

Life isn't worth squat without garlic!!!!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 29, 2020, 04:55 PM
What part of the country are you located in Lowjack?
 
Don't need you're address.....just a general area.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 29, 2020, 05:51 PM
Nice guys!
My garlic I let go until I start to see yellow leaves. I may then pull a test bulb to see what I have for size.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Jun 29, 2020, 07:58 PM
Just read an interesting article in NY Times regarding when to harvest garlic.

 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/realestate/grow-garlic-garden-organic.html?searchResultPosition=7 (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/realestate/grow-garlic-garden-organic.html?searchResultPosition=7)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 30, 2020, 03:16 AM
Good article!
Mine will be at least another couple weeks. I've been tempted to dig up a bulb or two. May just do that today. Can't wait to roast a head or two on the Weber. I still have a dozen or so bulbs from last year's crop. Those will be chopped and dried for storage.

My seed comes from a local farm market that grows their own. In the fall they sell quart baskets of cloves for a few bucks. German Hardneck.....I've had great luck with this variety in my beds.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 30, 2020, 07:15 AM
Nice Jack. The eggplant looked awesome..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 30, 2020, 08:16 AM
Thanks Raq.they been getting special care this year didn't have a good crop last year they have some serious unbelievable fertilizer I love to tell you what it is but some people might get mad
Get mad about what your using or mad that your spilling the secret? What are you using virgin blood or something?!? Lol. If I had an actual yard and garden, I’d be putting in a bunch of invasive fish I catch lol.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 30, 2020, 09:26 AM
Get mad about what your using or mad that your spilling the secret? What are you using virgin blood or something?!? Lol. If I had an actual yard and garden, I’d be putting in a bunch of invasive fish I catch lol.

  Some of us old hippies dont like using chemical fertilizers at all.  All natural is better.  What did you "experiment" with and kill your plant? 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 30, 2020, 09:35 AM
Got mums?   8)  Almost all on drippers.
And there's more..
(https://i.postimg.cc/3WsbmDBN/20200630-084509.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WsbmDBN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SjMgSxhh/20200630-084516.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjMgSxhh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZCPjNsns/20200630-084535.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCPjNsns)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZCPjNsns/20200630-084535.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCPjNsns)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k6rtf9hQ/20200630-084543.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k6rtf9hQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZvHBbNYH/20200630-084612.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZvHBbNYH)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 30, 2020, 12:20 PM
Ha.  Nice.. ;D
 We use fish emulsion.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jun 30, 2020, 01:02 PM
I'll show you the fertilizer it was an 18-minute fight it died at below 20 temperature hands were made 60 runs at a hundred + feet cuz that's where my spool Tangled Up every finger my hand was so cold and I wasn't giving in by the time it came up I had to lay in the snow and there's no way I was going to throw back down the hole without a picture with in like a minute it was bleeding out the sides of its body from stress so I brought home came walking out of 30 inches of powder what's going to get it mounted my Taxidermy Northeast Taxidermy no longer does skin mounts they've done a very few nice ones for me so getting a replica wish the fish could have went back down the hole it would have been dead no one would have ever saw it now it's underneath all my eggplants
(https://i.postimg.cc/RNPgpGJZ/Screenshot-20200526-141754-Video-Player.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNPgpGJZ)
Very nice! Yea those would be used as fertilizer here too, like I said about invasive species lol.
 Well I figured out what the problem was that killed my blueberry. I make wine/mead, so I use a food grade phosphoric acid based sanitizer (starsan).  I knew that diluting it further would make it a suitable fertilizer. Problem was, I mix my Starsan in a vinegar jug, but didn’t label it... well there was a jug that I though was old starsan, so I added more water to it and used it. Thought the smell I noticed when dumping was from my compost. Well turned out, it was actually vinegar. luckily I only used it on that one small plant! Also, I prob didn’t dilute enough anyway, as starsan has a ph below 3.5 when mixed for use. there was about two cups of “it” in the gallon I mixed. So I don’t know if that was too much of a ph swing or if plants just don’t like acetic acid.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 30, 2020, 04:14 PM
Oh, maybe a couple.... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 30, 2020, 04:42 PM
2 or three maybe.....
 Pulled one of my garlic bulbs just to look.


(https://i.postimg.cc/f3DdmMyX/IMG-0938.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f3DdmMyX)

Couple more weeks I'd say.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 30, 2020, 04:53 PM
I was gonna say a couple too  tree... 8)

 Garlic looks good to me Bob...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Jun 30, 2020, 05:43 PM
thanks rg its hot and only gonna get hotter your words are nice !!!!! keep that garden kicken! mines doing good wife working from home so big help on everything shes exspanding her flower garden and keeping everything watered ...nice !!!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 30, 2020, 07:31 PM
My Bride isn't a gardener. She enjoys the flowers and such I plant. She leaves me to do my thing. It's worked for 49 years....can't beat that.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 01, 2020, 03:48 PM
One big greenhouse still full of smaller and some bigger pots. .And a few hanging baskets..

(https://i.postimg.cc/FdLdvLSr/20200701-081334.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdLdvLSr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TKNpW9q2/20200701-081338.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKNpW9q2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ftmLph4k/20200701-081352.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ftmLph4k)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0KCN5dys/20200701-081403.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0KCN5dys)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 01, 2020, 05:06 PM
Jack  here is an arial from about 10 years ago.
The end greenhouse with the three black dots is now twice as long..  This was taken in the fall and you can still see a lot of mums out in the mum field...

(https://i.postimg.cc/jwGpzSrR/20200424-052606.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwGpzSrR)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Jul 01, 2020, 05:15 PM
Rg my wife is a crazy flower gardener ,dug more of lawn up this week,I tilled so she could plant more , mine is veggies she doesn't do much with mine ,but ok flowers keep her busy , gonna water after I eat tonight food on grill
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 01, 2020, 06:18 PM
We do love our flower gardens. Best part is that as time goes by I plant more perennials and there's less to do with the existing. Always something new to think about though.

I've converted to watering in the morning. But then, I have the time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Jul 01, 2020, 06:50 PM
Nice rg when I retire sometime I'll water in morning I'm up and out of house by 4:30 5 everyday but can't wait till I can water at that time ,just gave a good watering to garden, darn lil deer ate my leaves on brussel sprouts and broccoli lol little tiny hoof prints haha
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jul 01, 2020, 07:24 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/G4ryYCgc/20200701-201857.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4ryYCgc)
My wife's peanut plant is starting to bloom
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jul 01, 2020, 07:28 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/5YZHtdFW/20200701-195250.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YZHtdFW)
Blueberries are ripening nicely
(https://i.postimg.cc/dh4LyTTB/20200701-195243.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dh4LyTTB)
Can't wait to dump these potatoes
(https://i.postimg.cc/BtHbCzKt/20200701-195317.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BtHbCzKt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nCxzS142/20200701-195305.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nCxzS142)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5X720dZK/20200701-195336.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5X720dZK)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 03, 2020, 05:33 AM
I wish I lived closer to Dom. I hate buying flowers from Lowes and Walmart. The nurseries near by are pretty outrageous for what they sell.

My potatoes are starting to droop over. They're about 30" tall now. I've  cut back on watering them so they harden up before I start digging. Probably wait till the end of July to harvest. Then I'll get some beans, Brussels sprouts and maybe some carrots in those beds for fall.

Garlic is really close now. Next week I'd say.

Gotta wait till my resident bunny gets big enough that it can't get through the fence. There's a bunch of rabbits around this year. I might have to run some chicken wire or plastic fencing around the bottom 2' of the garden to keep them out. Makes me wish I still had my beagle. She would have had a lot of fun with them.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 03, 2020, 09:50 AM
Got garlic???
Pulled half of mine this morning
(https://i.postimg.cc/yJj8vHrR/IMG-3530.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJj8vHrR)
Potatoes
(https://i.postimg.cc/S2tNbG4N/IMG-3533.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/S2tNbG4N)
Asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes and one hot pepper plant
(https://i.postimg.cc/YLG2rm2N/IMG-3534.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YLG2rm2N)
Broccoli
(https://i.postimg.cc/r0pFHPvP/IMG-3535.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0pFHPvP)
Moved my bags to the herb garden. Tomatoes and bush pickles
(https://i.postimg.cc/fkJRj173/IMG-3536.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fkJRj173)
The other half of the garlic. Gonna leave that a couple more weeks
(https://i.postimg.cc/Tp1NPJ6v/IMG-3532.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tp1NPJ6v)
Tomatoes and a slicer cuke
(https://i.postimg.cc/47wwfm23/IMG-3537.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47wwfm23)
Radishes in the trough planter. Put some spinach in this morning as well.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZBJVzrcg/IMG-3538.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZBJVzrcg)
My petunias with upside down tomatoes. The tomatoes have blossoms.
(https://i.postimg.cc/K3zfRxCD/IMG-3539.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K3zfRxCD)

I turned over the empty garlic bed and plan to put in green beans and a couple Brussels sprouts after I amend it with compost.

The garlic smells fantastic. It'll dry there for a couple weeks then move to the garage rafters for a couple more.

I still have garlic from last year.....can't have too much garlic!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 03, 2020, 11:33 AM
Looks great Bob..  Your garlic is huge.....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 03, 2020, 12:43 PM
Some of it's really big Dom. Some is average...still nice! It'll be interesting to see if there's any advantage to leaving it in longer. Everything I read is different. No one seems to harvest the same. I'm going to be very selective about what I save for seed for next year.

Might try a few different varieties too.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 03, 2020, 01:28 PM
My two gardens:

One looking down from the deck of my home, which includes Sweet Corn, two varieties of tomatoes (not counting strawberry tomatoes that are on the deck in buckets), two varieties of peppers, red cabbage, Giant Cesar Lettuce, wax and bush beans, radishes, beets, spinach, leek, asparagus, and strawberries.

(https://i.imgur.com/1wBrapRm.jpg)

The other garden is red and white Kohlrabi, zucchini, and cucumbers.

(http://i.imgur.com/xC1vc57m.jpg) (https://imgur.com/xC1vc57)

(https://i.imgur.com/QXaSdBjm.jpg)

My first year taking over and adding to the garden and I love it!


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 04, 2020, 06:19 AM
Garden's are addicting
Yep, I stop to look at other peoples plants/gardens when I’m walking my dogs now. I up potted several of my raspberries into some grow bags yesterday, and I have a few more plants coming to me still.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QV543ZC5/F91344-F1-EB02-4662-B293-699686-D825-BE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QV543ZC5)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 05, 2020, 02:05 PM
Garden's are addicting

 :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 05, 2020, 02:06 PM
Yep, I stop to look at other peoples plants/gardens when I’m walking my dogs now. I up potted several of my raspberries into some grow bags yesterday, and I have a few more plants coming to me still.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QV543ZC5/F91344-F1-EB02-4662-B293-699686-D825-BE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QV543ZC5)

 :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 05, 2020, 02:20 PM
That’s not including the 4 hot pepper plants, one grape tomato, two watermelon seedlings, or all the cuttings I’ve rooted. Now I plan on making a cover for the watermelons to keep them warmer towards the end of the season since I got a late start, and taking my peppers indoors for the winter. Let see how they like it under some LEDs that I had for my corals and planted tanks.
Also, I’ll need to trellis my watermelon with cattle fencing. I saw this video and had to try it
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 05, 2020, 07:56 PM
I was wondering how the trellis would support the watermellons!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 06, 2020, 08:00 PM
Went tent camping for the holiday weekend and the tomato plants blew up in the heat!


(https://i.postimg.cc/mtgFdhb2/47-E31-A39-E136-49-E4-BDD5-559-B474-B3-A18.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mtgFdhb2)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 07, 2020, 04:49 PM
Mine are going nutz as well.

At least they like the hot weather. Wish Mother Nature would supply some water though.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 07, 2020, 05:47 PM

 Just picked my first tomato and 8 cukes
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 07, 2020, 05:50 PM
nice Fred.  I have been getting a few of both also....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 07, 2020, 06:21 PM
 
 Nice 👍, my peppers are loaded but not gaining much in size , seem to be holding for the last week
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Jul 07, 2020, 07:05 PM
Just got done watering garden again a bit ago ,doing good though ( luckily I have old construction pumps to fill 250 gal tank from Creek down Rd) every thing looks great but I think next year gonna do raised beds
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: bootstrap on Jul 07, 2020, 08:55 PM
raised beds dry out faster, soil gets warmer faster. good for early season crops. amend soil and mulch for dry conditions.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2020, 07:20 AM
Water...water.....water. Been watering every morning. No real rain in sight. Maybe a few t-storms.....maybe.

But, stuff is growing like crazy. Tomatoes are coming on , pickles and cukes are happy, potatoes are really tall and the Norland Reds are starting to die off a bit. First pull of garlic is drying in the garage and smells great when I walk in there. The rest of it is still in the ground. Another 60 or so heads. I'm letting that go for another couple weeks to see if it makes a difference.

Japanese beetle traps are really doing their jobs. I've only found a few in my gardens on the potatoes and asparagus. The bags are already half full, but there doesn't seem as many as last year. Maybe the 6 full bags I killed reduced the population.

I can only hope.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 08, 2020, 11:21 AM
I’ve been getting a stretch of cool partly cloudy to rainy days here in Maine. Just warmed back up to low/mid 80s today with more rain tonight and later in the week. Plus side to that is my newest plants that just arrived have been given some time deal with being shipped and transplanting without the stress of heat. I should also get some beetle traps, I’ve heard they are out and about in my area but I haven’t seen them yet. Although something has eaten up some leaves on one of my raspberries.

I think I have to admit I have a problem. I started the season thinking about just the plants I ordered from Stark’s, two varieties of black berries, white strawberries, and pink lemonade blueberry (all of which still haven’t shipped).  I also wanted a set from from the Bushels and Berries series of dwarf berries (blackberry, raspberry, blueberry). Now I have those 3 dwarf berries, white polarberry blackberry, 3 different yellow raspberries, a full sized thornless red raspberry, and a purple raspberry. Plus one strawberry plant (not the white yet) and it’s 4 runners, 3 different hot peppers, 2 yellow watermelons, and one grape tomato. Oh, and because I couldn’t leave well enough alone, whenever I do any pruning, I take the pieces and root them, habit from my closet growing days.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2020, 01:49 PM
Ahhhh,,, the closet grow. Wish I knew then what I know now.......about gardening.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2020, 02:11 PM
On another note, I've been trapping chipmunks and mice all day. 3 chippies, 2 mice and one vole. All were transported to new habitats. My Bride frowns when I shoot them. It's better when she's not frowning.

 However...the stupid tree rat that's been digging holes all over my back garden is about to be ......well.....dead!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 08, 2020, 02:13 PM
Ahhhh,,, the closet grow. Wish I knew then what I know now.......about gardening.

Rg

 Your a funny man...

  ::) ::) ::)

Seamonkey just curious what you are going to do with these potted plants come winter? I know you are going to bring in the peppers which is good. But look up what to do as far as watering and the amount of light.
 And the other ones , unless you have a plan I don't know about,  the roots are just going to freeze.  They need a  cooling period but not frozen roots.  Just saying...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 08, 2020, 02:31 PM
Tree chickens! Seriously with the squirrels I’d consider it a harvest, they are good eating.
I feel that in the 15 years since I had  my small grow going, I’ve forgotten how to read the signs of deficiencies and how to fertilize. In the time since, my brain had filled up with info about keeping and growing corals and aquatic plants, then fishing and wine making. Plus there’s a forum for every subject/hobby.
 On that note, I’m going to move my pepper plants to grow indoors this fall, so maybe if I make a closet vegetable garden it’ll come come back to me lol. I have strong led lights from my reef tanks and freshwater plants, plus fluorescent fixtures and hope to keep them fully lit and happy until spring. I also have a dwarf primocane (everbearing) Blackberry plant, I’m wondering what a rooted cutting would do if grown indoors.  if I can get it to bloom and set fruit in middle of winter would be awesome. Imagining going out ice fishing and having fresh homegrown berries to snack on lol.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 08, 2020, 02:37 PM
Your a funny man...

  ::) ::) ::)

Seamonkey just curious what you are going to do with these potted plants come winter? I know you are going to bring in the peppers which is good. But look up what to do as far as watering and the amount of light.
 And the other ones , unless you have a plan I don't know about,  the roots are just going to freeze.  They need a  cooling period but not frozen roots.  Just saying...
Ive read they will be ok if kept in a sheltered but unheated area like a garage or shed. I’m going to stick them in the bulkhead to my basement. There are people with more mature plants in 25gal and bigger grow bags/tubs and they just wrap with some plastic and stick close to house to shield from wind or freezing rain. The ground does indeed freeze deep here too, so freezing roots isn’t the issue as much as being exposed without mulch/snow cover.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2020, 04:41 PM
What can I say Dom. I'm a product of the 60's.

At my age I can't tell if they're flashbacks or just another senior moment.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 08, 2020, 05:17 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/mPmBwjGX/20200708-164335.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPmBwjGX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jnYb5kz5/20200708-164317.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jnYb5kz5)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/VJ63Yc3g/20200708-164159.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJ63Yc3g)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tZhcrRxq/20200708-164031.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZhcrRxq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ykQ7hnKf/20200708-163954.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ykQ7hnKf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fV1ZpLJm/20200708-163949.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fV1ZpLJm)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fish/hunt4ever on Jul 08, 2020, 09:10 PM
Quick question on drying the garlic do you have to put it in a cool dry place to dry or can it just be in a dry area. The wife has some that is getting ready to be picked just never done it before. Thanks
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 08, 2020, 10:12 PM
I haven’t grown garlic, but I really like this guys methods.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2020, 02:44 AM
I didn't watch the video. ...but, mine gets about 3 weeks in the garage hanging bundles of 5-6 heads from the rafters. I cut off the stalk leaving about 8" on the bulb and tie them in bundles with whatever string I have. Sometimes they hang out longer depending on how much water they got prior to harvesting. I figure mine are ready for storage when the stems are completely dry. When they're dry I nip off the stem and roots and brush off the dry soil and skin.

Be kind to your garlic. Don't bump and bruise it when getting it ready to cure. I use an old paint brush to remove some of the soil before hanging. If your soil is compacted ( mine is not in the raised beds) use something to loosen the soil around the bulbs. Don't just yank them out of the ground.

Some folks lay them out on screened racks and such. Racks take up a lot of room and sit around for the rest of the year. A dozen or so cup hooks in the garage rafters never get in the way. I store the bulk of my garlic in the basement hanging in a mesh bag. Don't remember where I got the bag. Might have come with some practice golf balls. Any mesh bag will work or just hang the bundles . Of course, your basement will have a sweet garlic taint.....but that never bothered me.

I still have a dozen or so heads from last year. That are in fine shape albeit sprouting a little. Those are sitting in our hanging vegetable basket in the kitchen. I'll throw those in the dehydrator and make garlic powder.

I've picked half of my garlic so far. Grew about 160 this year. My neighbors love it when I make garlic deliveries.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 09, 2020, 12:03 PM
All I know is it hasn't rained for two weeks, with highs in the 90's, so all I've been doing is watering the gardens and flowers! Would love to see some rain to give me a break! Looks like a front is finally headed this way tomorrow! 

How about you?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 09, 2020, 02:22 PM
A day or two is forecasted to be 80-85 here for this coming week, but lots of mid 70s with partly cloudy days and chances of scattered thunder all week. Basically not enough sun or rain
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2020, 02:52 PM
90's and no signs of rain . Just a maybe...possibly.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jul 09, 2020, 10:57 PM
We got a few spotty small T-storms in the Buffalo area but most of it stayed over Lake Erie. A better chance of rain Sat & Sun. I hope so. Between the lawn, gardens and food plots we sure need it
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 10, 2020, 06:23 AM
We have had rain on and off this past week, but it will be interesting to see how my tomato plants, which look more like trees, handle Tropical Storm Fay. Hopefully the rainfall isn’t very heavy
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 11, 2020, 07:51 AM
We ended up with a quick quarter inch from the front and that was it. Back to watering every morning! At least it cooled off a little.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 11, 2020, 09:04 AM
Here’s my garden after a week of neglect due to camping, with another 4 days of neglect starting Monday as we are back camping. Pardon the weeds, those will be taken care of after Tropical Storm Fay passes through.

The Forrest of Tomato Plants. Lots of flowers, some green tomatoes in there so far


(https://i.postimg.cc/rzJHVqrY/4318-CAAD-4-BFA-4612-9-D6-B-5-EDCEC212701.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rzJHVqrY)

Brussel Sprouts (for the princess’s pet rabbit) and tomatoes

(https://i.postimg.cc/gn7Njjk4/6-DF25-E12-973-B-4160-8239-1495-B6631-E52.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gn7Njjk4)


Pickles on the left, green beans on the right


(https://i.postimg.cc/WDGn57mf/A85-A55-F3-8-AB5-462-D-8-AA8-BBF08597-E2-D6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDGn57mf)


Hot peppers



(https://i.postimg.cc/FdGx4sBy/EAFC11-D2-A09-B-47-BE-8-C28-84550-D529-D56.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdGx4sBy)


Jalapeño peppers and tomatoes (opposite side of the Brussel sprouts)



(https://i.postimg.cc/XZbKBCMK/C3-F068-F9-EA1-D-4154-91-E7-3-EE463320-AB3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XZbKBCMK)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 11, 2020, 09:06 AM
What weeds?  :o
 Looks great...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 11, 2020, 09:27 AM
Thanks.

 I was referencing the weeds outside the bed. Have some skate to lay down around them but haven’t found the time.

Time with the princess camping is priceless. While she still likes her dad...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 11, 2020, 10:13 AM
Update pic of my still expanding container garden. I’ve added a few more raspberry varieties and hot peppers to the mix in the last couple weeks.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c6d5gzK0/8-BDC2885-BB0-C-4712-9610-0-AED2-C02-E52-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c6d5gzK0)

Babycake Blackberry (primocane fruiting) is forming flower buds
(https://i.postimg.cc/hQGrCHxm/D51-FB4-EC-77-DB-4567-8111-1-F296-C42-FBB4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hQGrCHxm)

 Serrano peppers are developing
(https://i.postimg.cc/k2SyhNVT/F86739-C8-D2-BE-405-F-9860-98-B6-EF4-E8-D06.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k2SyhNVT)

Hopefully the birds don’t get it, Going to be tasing the first berries off my raspberry shortcake very soon. The single fall gold raspberry is still ripening 1-3 berries every other day or so.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HJ49Tp95/BE08-B06-F-01-E1-41-BC-B5-D6-49-DEE0348634.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJ49Tp95)

Strawberry runners are rooting well and starting to grow, so I’ll be cutting them from the mother any day now. Also setting first set of fruit for me.

(https://i.postimg.cc/GHwtxkCL/9-ACFA09-A-60-AB-4-F85-AD4-F-13659-B5-C256-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHwtxkCL)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 11, 2020, 11:02 AM
Coming along nicely!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 11, 2020, 02:21 PM
Never saw this before.  Went to walk out my basement door and saw a chipmunk right outside scurrying around so i ran to get the bb gun.  Should have gotten my phone.  There were 3 slugs on the ground.  It checked them all out and went back and picked one up and started eating it like an icecream cone...  :o :o
 By time i put the gun down and ran and got my phone it ate the whole thing... :o :o :o
You can see the white ring left on the ground in front of it....
 And you can see a slug it passed up in the other picture..

(https://i.postimg.cc/CzMN9KrL/20200711-140506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CzMN9KrL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dLWBFKgR/20200711-140514.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dLWBFKgR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/68yh5mNk/20200711-140540.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/68yh5mNk)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2020, 02:31 PM
Very strange indeed.

I've trapped and transferred 5 in e last week. Damned things keep digging up my potted plants and gardens. Been pulling clumps of sunflowers everywhere.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 11, 2020, 02:55 PM
Never saw this before.  Went to walk out my basement door and saw a chipmunk right outside scurrying around so i ran to get the bb gun.  Should have gotten my phone.  There were 3 slugs on the ground.  It checked them all out and went back and picked one up and started eating it like an icecream cone...  :o :o
 By time i put the gun down and ran and got my phone it ate the whole thing... :o :o :o
You can see the white ring left on the ground in front of it....
 And you can see a slug it passed up in the other picture..

(https://i.postimg.cc/CzMN9KrL/20200711-140506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CzMN9KrL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dLWBFKgR/20200711-140514.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dLWBFKgR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/68yh5mNk/20200711-140540.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/68yh5mNk)

Did you shoot it after the pics?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 11, 2020, 03:01 PM
Didnt have to.
 The black panther was stalking it.. 8)
Think shes waiting for another one.. ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/XrW0RmBg/20200711-155940.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XrW0RmBg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 11, 2020, 03:44 PM
That’s a nice weapon to have!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2020, 04:34 PM
Not fond of cats, but, a cat that knows it's job is worth something.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 11, 2020, 05:02 PM
Here’s my garden after a week of neglect due to camping, with another 4 days of neglect starting Monday as we are back camping. Pardon the weeds, those will be taken care of after Tropical Storm Fay passes through.

The Forrest of Tomato Plants. Lots of flowers, some green tomatoes in there so far


(https://i.postimg.cc/rzJHVqrY/4318-CAAD-4-BFA-4612-9-D6-B-5-EDCEC212701.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rzJHVqrY)

Brussel Sprouts (for the princess’s pet rabbit) and tomatoes

(https://i.postimg.cc/gn7Njjk4/6-DF25-E12-973-B-4160-8239-1495-B6631-E52.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gn7Njjk4)


Pickles on the left, green beans on the right


(https://i.postimg.cc/WDGn57mf/A85-A55-F3-8-AB5-462-D-8-AA8-BBF08597-E2-D6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDGn57mf)


Hot peppers



(https://i.postimg.cc/FdGx4sBy/EAFC11-D2-A09-B-47-BE-8-C28-84550-D529-D56.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdGx4sBy)


Jalapeño peppers and tomatoes (opposite side of the Brussel sprouts)



(https://i.postimg.cc/XZbKBCMK/C3-F068-F9-EA1-D-4154-91-E7-3-EE463320-AB3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XZbKBCMK)

Stupid question since I am new to gardening. The ground doesn't get too hot under the black plastic? Also seems like a lack of cultivating would be a negative. But apparently not. How do you get water to the plants?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 11, 2020, 05:11 PM
 My Tomato plants were miss marked but I’m happy with the results , so firm and tasty at 10.34oz , also put up 3 jars of garlic dills as the cukes are doing well 

(https://i.postimg.cc/fkMRRwkC/E71-F6954-DA6-E-47-A7-9-F0-C-0-F01-EB814708.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fkMRRwkC)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 11, 2020, 05:23 PM
My Tomato plants were miss marked but I’m happy with the results , so firm and tasty at 10.34oz , also put up 3 jars of garlic dills as the cukes are doing well 

(https://i.postimg.cc/fkMRRwkC/E71-F6954-DA6-E-47-A7-9-F0-C-0-F01-EB814708.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fkMRRwkC)

Very nice! I don't have any ripe tomatoes yet, but I do have plenty on the vine!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 11, 2020, 05:28 PM
Fred they should have been marked "Good to eat when Red" ...     :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 11, 2020, 05:49 PM
Fred they should have been marked "Good to eat when Red" ...     :laugh:
Lmao , you got a  point There , but I was expecting early girls
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 11, 2020, 11:04 PM
Stupid question since I am new to gardening. The ground doesn't get too hot under the black plastic? Also seems like a lack of cultivating would be a negative. But apparently not. How do you get water to the plants?

Great observation. It’s actually landscaping cloth, which is porous so there’s no issue when watering.

I never gave much thought as to whether there is an issue with the temperature of the soil. But I have very little issues with weeds in the beds, which is a huge plus.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 11, 2020, 11:07 PM
My Tomato plants were miss marked but I’m happy with the results , so firm and tasty at 10.34oz , also put up 3 jars of garlic dills as the cukes are doing well 

(https://i.postimg.cc/fkMRRwkC/E71-F6954-DA6-E-47-A7-9-F0-C-0-F01-EB814708.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fkMRRwkC)

Those look good to me. I’m jealous that you have pickles already.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 12, 2020, 05:39 AM
I have some pickles and cukes and lots of green tomatoes. Gonna pull the rest of the garlic today and maybe the Norland Red potatoes. They're pretty much dying off. The Norkotah potatoes have a ways to go.

Time to start thinking about fall planting. Think it's going to be green beans, broccoli, maybe some carrots and a couple more Brussels sprout.

Pretty good rain yesterday. We could use another few inches over the next couple weeks.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Jul 12, 2020, 06:10 AM
holy cow fred i have a few almost ready>>>nothing like that though
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 12, 2020, 06:22 PM
holy cow fred i have a few almost ready>>>nothing like that though

I think it's some sort of Voodoo!

Harvested the rest of my garlic and some new potatoes this morning.

(https://i.postimg.cc/94ThsWLY/IMG-3545.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94ThsWLY)

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A couple odd pickles to boot.

Used some of the garlic in our dinner tonight. Incredibly light and almost creamy.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 12, 2020, 06:37 PM

 Early spuds 👍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 12, 2020, 09:07 PM
Great observation. It’s actually landscaping cloth, which is porous so there’s no issue when watering.

I never gave much thought as to whether there is an issue with the temperature of the soil. But I have very little issues with weeds in the beds, which is a huge plus.

Thanks. Makes sense!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 13, 2020, 05:01 AM
Nice garlic and spuds Bob. Mine are still growing.   If i remember you were putting things in the ground while I still had snow on mine.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 13, 2020, 07:08 AM
Well, you live just below the Arctic circle I think.

I'm going to wait to pull all the potatoes and probably won't start fall crops till August. Looks like a couple more weeks of really hot weather. I'll start some beans though. They don't seem to care about heat.

Radishes will be ready soon in the trough. Spinach has sprouted. Tomatoes are getting bigger. Even have some on the upside down plants.

All my stuff seems a bit behind. But we had that really cold spell in early May and I started nearly everything from seed.

It'll get there.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 13, 2020, 10:41 AM
I pulled a few of the garlic bulbs but there just a little small.   
 The potato bed is just crazy and i had to cut come of the tops of because they were hanging on the electric fence.   
 Might stick my spade in the ground tonight and see if I can find some and see whats going on down there..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 13, 2020, 01:11 PM
My gardens just got watered big time. 20 minute downpour. Gotta get a rein gauge.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 13, 2020, 05:00 PM
Same here Rg on Sunday. I was happy as a clam. Didn't have to water this morning!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 13, 2020, 06:06 PM
Sitting out under the umbrella this evening having a cocktail with my Bride and watching the havahart trap I set for the squirrels that have been digging holes all over my gardens. Watched one pull the stick with peanut butter and sunflower seedsout of the trap and lick it clean.

It...I assume he from its coloring....poked around, checked it out and finally ventured into the trap. Watched it all as it...he....she....was imprisoned ( politically correct account there🙄🙄🙄)

Anyway, since I already had a couple of cocktails, my Bride drove the convicted offender and I to the park to effect its....his.....her...release into new habitat.

3 more to go and I think I'll have them a bit under control.

Sorry...no pics. I was preoccupied.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 13, 2020, 09:51 PM
Sitting out under the umbrella this evening having a cocktail with my Bride and watching the havahart trap I set for the squirrels that have been digging holes all over my gardens. Watched one pull the stick with peanut butter and sunflower seedsout of the trap and lick it clean.

It...I assume he from its coloring....poked around, checked it out and finally ventured into the trap. Watched it all as it...he....she....was imprisoned ( politically correct account there🙄🙄🙄)

Anyway, since I already had a couple of cocktails, my Bride drove the convicted offender and I to the park to effect its....his.....her...release into new habitat.

3 more to go and I think I'll have them a bit under control.

Sorry...no pics. I was preoccupied.
Rg

Red squirrels?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 14, 2020, 08:55 AM
Red squirrels?

Greys! Not many reds around right now. But, a whole new herd of greys.

Gardens are looking great Lowjack.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 14, 2020, 11:18 AM
Ljack thats not a  garden that's a second job... :o
 Man sure looks nice..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 14, 2020, 01:10 PM
Man, all this talk about squirrel on here and the gardening forum I’m on makes me antsy for small game season!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 14, 2020, 07:34 PM
Nice little harvest tonight
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Nice!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 14, 2020, 07:36 PM
Greys! Not many reds around right now. But, a whole new herd of greys.

Gardens are looking great Lowjack.

Rg

So the greys are a problem in a garden? I thought they were only after nuts and pretty much stayed in trees? Apparently not?

I killed a red the other day. They make me nervous around a house as they have a reputation of getting into houses and electrical wiring. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 15, 2020, 03:09 AM
Reds will destroy stuff. But they're easy to trap. The greys aren't as destructive but they dig holes for some stupid reason. Especially the young ones. It's like they're trying to figure out how to find nuts or something. Anywhere there's soft ground they just dig. Some of my beds are covered with chicken wire others with plastic poultry barrier.

Anything that's not covered has a myriad of shallow holes. They even get into the flower pots that are on the ground. I'm sure e adults will chase the young ones out of the territory soon but, I'll keep the trap out to help things along.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 15, 2020, 08:23 PM
I prefer to trap them but think we lent the trap out to my bother that is a good ways away. May just buy another one. I'm seeing chipmunks now. We've relocated a few of those over the years.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 15, 2020, 09:16 PM
I’m really liking this guys videos. I actually want to try his fertilizer, but of course it’s sold out.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2020, 04:50 PM
No need to water today or tomorrow.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hXQGdhbW/BCE753-B0-FB18-4-EE7-A5-C5-07-C3-CDE7-BB24.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXQGdhbW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sBpDT8NT/CADF7-FF5-FDCF-4-C72-987-E-0-AC7-DDC624-B6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBpDT8NT)

Steady rain for a good 2 hours.

I gotta get a rain gauge......think I said that before.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 16, 2020, 04:55 PM

 Same here RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 16, 2020, 05:29 PM
There pretty cheep.....    ::) ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2020, 06:10 PM
So am I....unless it’s fishing equipment .....or woodworking tools......ok, I’ll go to Lowe’s tomorrow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 16, 2020, 11:16 PM
Just mark the inches on the side of a bucket and leave it out in the open, away from a building or trees. Maybe add a rock into it, and take the rock out before reading the measurements.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 17, 2020, 03:56 PM
No need to water today or tomorrow.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hXQGdhbW/BCE753-B0-FB18-4-EE7-A5-C5-07-C3-CDE7-BB24.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXQGdhbW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sBpDT8NT/CADF7-FF5-FDCF-4-C72-987-E-0-AC7-DDC624-B6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBpDT8NT)

Steady rain for a good 2 hours.

I gotta get a rain gauge......think I said that before.
Rg

I just got this today. Got tired of asking my neighbor how much rain we got. I will mount it to the remnant of a satellite dish post.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stratus-Precision-Rain-Gauge-with-Mounting-Bracket-14-All-Weather-Full-Size/223665154031?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 17, 2020, 05:48 PM
Bought and mounted one today. Lowes...$3.98 less my still active 10% discount. Put it on the garden gate post.

Rg

P.s.

No rain today.probably never rain again.


Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 17, 2020, 09:25 PM
Bought and mounted one today. Lowes...$3.98 less my still active 10% discount. Put it on the garden gate post.

Rg

P.s.

No rain today.probably never rain again.

 :rotflol:

Yep! I set mine up and no rain for a few days!

(https://i.imgur.com/l1kJEL3m.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 19, 2020, 04:10 PM
Looked really promising today. Sky got really dark in the west. Ended up with only 0.11 inches of rain. Oh well, we take what we can get. I do like my new rain gauge.

(https://i.imgur.com/6bDfkaul.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 19, 2020, 04:30 PM
That’s an interesting gauge. What brand is it? Mine’s just a cheap one from Lowe’s. I already question how accurate it might be.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 21, 2020, 05:59 AM
I have 4’ tall cherry tomato plants, poorly maintained for a week due to camping. They are littered with green tomatoes and yellow flower buds. Other tomato plants growing well, many green tomatoes.

But no red tomatoes to date.

I was thinking I lost my green thumb, taking last year off from gardening. Then I heard of a local teacher who has over 100 tomato plants, primarily to make sauce. She too has no green tomatoes.

I plan on trimming some of the plants tonight to see if it makes a difference.

Hot peppers of all varieties are doing well. So too are the green beans.

Pickles and cucumbers have struggled but are starting to come alive.

Can’t wait to harvest more than just green beans!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2020, 06:39 AM
I also have a ton of green tomatoes. Already put up some refrigerator pickles and harvested my radishes. Plan on putting in my green and wax beans this week. Have to fence off the two beds I’m going to use. Never seen so many rabbits around here. I’m going to use poultry netting to keep the little buggers out of the beans. One resides in my garden. I almost ran him over the other day backing my tractor out.

He comes popping out when I water in the morning. He goes a few feet and gives me a dirty look. Hasn’t bothered any of my other plants so, he’s still a cute little bugger.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 21, 2020, 07:06 AM

 Pet today dinner tomorrow 😉
The grand children picked my waxed beans and cukes ,and watered the garden , don’t think mom and dad will get much lol , and sent them home with a couple jars of pickles
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 21, 2020, 08:06 AM
That’s an interesting gauge. What brand is it? Mine’s just a cheap one from Lowe’s. I already question how accurate it might be.

Rg

The description says Stratus Precision Rain Gauge.

I go it on Ebay.

Says it's built to "United States Weather Bureau standards."
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2020, 10:35 AM
Thanks, ill check that out.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2020, 12:43 PM
Been picking tomatoes every day.. 

(https://i.postimg.cc/KRfZtkRX/20200721-131153.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRfZtkRX)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2020, 01:01 PM
In the gardens or the greenhouses?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2020, 01:11 PM
My garden and my patio tomatoes. ..
 Nothing but mums and about 100 hanging baskets of petunias in the greenhouses .    It was a 100% better season than what everyone was expecting.   Just hope the mums sell as well... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 21, 2020, 01:20 PM
I had one grape tomato ripen for me and two more smaller ones coming along. I think the heat we had for the last three days helped that along, but my raspberries didn’t like it very much. My few pepper plants are coming along nicely, Serrano has one that looks like it’s about to start ripening, and I’m seeding flower buds forming on my Thai chili and ghost pepper. The ghost pepper is going inside for the winter for sure, not sure about the others but I might have room.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2020, 02:27 PM
Lots of cherry tomatoes,  big tomatos, picking all kinds of peppers, cucumbers and zucchinis...  Things are growing well..

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(https://i.postimg.cc/LqkWq79m/20200721-144953.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LqkWq79m)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/vDZKB3pd/20200721-144922.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vDZKB3pd)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Jul 21, 2020, 03:08 PM
dang!!!!!!!!! nice raq
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2020, 03:22 PM
Thanks.
 Patio tomatoes went crazy like everything else on the back deck.  Its a jungle out there...

(https://i.postimg.cc/PpDFs5Jf/20200721-161644.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpDFs5Jf)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/mP6dPHF2/20200721-161730.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mP6dPHF2)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 21, 2020, 03:46 PM

 Everything looks great Dom ,
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2020, 04:04 PM
Thanks buddy..
The raised beds from both ends. Cant see much..

(https://i.postimg.cc/YG5px0G1/20200721-164923.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YG5px0G1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3WGrxXV9/20200721-164823.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WGrxXV9)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 21, 2020, 05:45 PM
All looks good Dacker. Hoping for some ripe tomatoes soon here, need to make good BLTs
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2020, 06:04 PM
You’re beyond a green thumb Dom.

Vary nice!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2020, 06:29 PM
Thanks ATC and RG..     
 I really have to figure out a water drip system thats easy to hook up and move each year.. 
For now its me and the birds in the morning.... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2020, 07:20 PM
Can’t believe you got production so quick. I’m way warmer than you’re area And mine are still green.

Any secrets you’d like to share?

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 22, 2020, 04:48 AM
No watering this morning.  Nice rain coming down..
 No secrets Bob.    Good compost and propper watering goes a long way...     ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 22, 2020, 07:51 AM
I’m not one to point fingers, but I blame COVID for the green tomatoes....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 22, 2020, 10:43 AM
I’m not one to point fingers, but I blame COVID for the green tomatoes....

  :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Doubles Shooter on Jul 22, 2020, 11:56 AM
I re-did the water garden/fish pond I built for my wife about 15 years or so ago. 6 years at camp neglecting it wasn't kind to it. Salvaged the few remaining hostas, then hit it with the mower and rototiller to start over. Finished the mulch yesterday. It was a chore with the heat the last couple weeks, but now I'm sitting by it watching the birds and enjoying an iced tea in the rain.
 

(https://i.postimg.cc/5XCFSFyF/0720201934.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XCFSFyF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/w7tt9shb/0720201444.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7tt9shb)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 22, 2020, 12:03 PM
Look like a wonderful place to relax, and it came out amazing. Nice work DS!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 22, 2020, 12:29 PM
That looks incredible..   :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2020, 01:52 PM
Very nice!
That will grow into a beautiful garden to enjoy for years to come.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Doubles Shooter on Jul 23, 2020, 12:26 PM
Thanks All. It is great. The sounds reminds us of a campsite we stayed at during a canoe trip on the Bog River and Lowes Lake years ago. There was a tiny stream with a small but loud falls there to lull us to sleep. I can close my eyes and with the crackling campfire and the sound from the pond, we are back in the mountains whenever we go out back.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 23, 2020, 01:20 PM
Thanks All. It is great. The sounds reminds us of a campsite we stayed at during a canoe trip on the Bog River and Lowes Lake years ago. There was a tiny stream with a small but loud falls there to lull us to sleep. I can close my eyes and with the crackling campfire and the sound from the pond, we are back in the mountains whenever we go out back.

I love falling asleep close enough to a creek that you can hear. Very relaxing!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2020, 05:39 PM
Peace!

One of the reasons I love fishing small streams.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 23, 2020, 07:09 PM
I’m not one to point fingers, but I blame COVID for the green tomatoes....

While I now have one cherry tomato from 18 tomato plants starting to turn orange, I would also like to blame COVID for the fruit flies I came home to after camping last week.

We cleaned the fridge, dishwasher, coffee maker and sink before we left. No produce to be found in the house. Windows shut, be we have fruit flies EVERYWHERE.

My bride tried some googled DIY solutions to kill them but they just keep coming. First time we’ve had an issue like this in the 14 years we’ve been in the house.

Anyone have any types on how to find the source and eliminate these pesky flies?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2020, 05:45 AM
My sure fire remedy is as follows...
Put a quarter cup or so of apple cider vinegar with a few drops of dishwashing detergent in a  small bowl and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Poke some holes in the plastic wrap with a pencil or something and set it out. Do a couple if necessary. It will catch them all in a couple days.

I get them occasionally when I buy from farm markets. Never seem to get them from my own gardens.

They make me crazy!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 24, 2020, 05:54 AM

 Thanks for the tip RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 24, 2020, 06:10 AM
My sure fire remedy is as follows...
Put a quarter cup or so of apple cider vinegar with a few drops of dishwashing detergent in a  small bowl and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Poke some holes in the plastic wrap with a pencil or something and set it out. Do a couple if necessary. It will catch them all in a couple days.

I get them occasionally when I buy from farm markets. Never seem to get them from my own gardens.

They make me crazy!

Rg

Thanks RG!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 24, 2020, 07:56 AM
Any cracked Tomatoes wall draw in tons of those flies and keep your Windows shut cuz they will come to your screens had a good little Harvest this morning before I went to work I mean to pick the beans save them for the old lady so far this year in my eggplant is 4 1/2 ft tall
(https://i.postimg.cc/NKhbXtN4/20200724-083232.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NKhbXtN4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4nd8kB7z/20200724-083740.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4nd8kB7z)

Great points. Thanks for sharing. It is the room closest to the gardens, with a window unit AC nearby. May have to seal that up better.

Beautiful garden!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2020, 08:19 AM
Nice harvest Jack...   :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 24, 2020, 09:12 AM
Does anyone know how to turn seaweed into kelp meal? Is it really just wash and Dry, then grind up? I have does the type of seaweed matter?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 25, 2020, 05:41 AM
I’m not familiar with the process, sorry.

Showing some progress, finally have a few not green cherry tomatoes


(https://i.postimg.cc/GTjTvN34/E29661-C7-A0-D2-47-C4-A04-E-6-A7-EAEDAB309.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GTjTvN34)


The peppers had a great week. Hungarian wax:
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZvJxk6Cy/7-BA1520-E-26-DB-4-DBC-BDCB-182-A3-A1558-CE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZvJxk6Cy)

Serrano:

(https://i.postimg.cc/3ypXdtGv/D9197302-6262-47-BD-8-B3-D-A4-C4-BBD50-F6-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3ypXdtGv)

Anaheim:


(https://i.postimg.cc/zyhbjVfm/D4-AA0-FAE-EADE-43-D0-ADBE-8796-EAD2-CABC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zyhbjVfm)

Jalapeño:

(https://i.postimg.cc/V5HJPjrQ/FA483-B71-7-FBF-4-EB8-A552-7941-F989-D767.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5HJPjrQ)

Now that the garden is watered, time to prep the ribs for the smoker
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2020, 08:58 AM
Just put up a couple jars of Bread and Butter refrigerator pickles.

(https://i.postimg.cc/GBV74bQh/A3-BA44-C8-CC7-F-4-C00-A0-D7-8077947-C7-A61.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBV74bQh)

Gotta wait 2 weeks for these to get happy.

Perch Pizza for dinner tonight.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 25, 2020, 10:23 AM
Was gifted 2 extremely large pickle cucumbers
(https://i.postimg.cc/wtpQtFyZ/072-EDF3-E-9-C19-4-FB8-9-D2-C-E73-DC49-DBC27.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtpQtFyZ)

So made some spicy dill refrigerator pickles while the ribs are smoking.

(https://i.postimg.cc/p9Czmvt5/2930-E543-AA6-F-4-D45-8-D31-E5-D137-D7641-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9Czmvt5)

I wish someone gave me a heads up that my smaller wide mouth Ball jars were gifted away...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2020, 12:38 PM
I’ve pretty much given away all the small mouth canning jars I used to have. They’re a pain for anything but sauce.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2020, 12:48 PM
Garden looks great ATC.
 And yours and Bobs pickles look yummy guys......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Doubles Shooter on Jul 25, 2020, 02:49 PM
Everyone's gardens are looking great. Unfortunately we never got one in this year. Just had too much going on. Enjoy them.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Jul 25, 2020, 06:09 PM
My very first homegrown strawberry  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xp280ZjF/FF819-FEB-167-A-49-FB-AFC9-2677-D8-FE0829.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp280ZjF)

perpetua blueberry just started blooming for the fall berries

(https://i.postimg.cc/MM80YV5k/7113-C2-CA-CECD-4-DD1-8-F63-493-CC2-FF6-AE8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MM80YV5k)

Serrano peppers are getting close, I’m going to pick a few when the first one is ripened,
(https://i.postimg.cc/4Y7zkBFk/8330564-F-C638-4-E2-C-947-B-4-A786176-D324.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4Y7zkBFk)

Red chilis (two in front) and ghost pepper are forming flower buds

(https://i.postimg.cc/v4V6SDcG/F9-B40-BDD-5-E9-B-4-EA7-B854-921-A164-DD2-F6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4V6SDcG)

Oh, and I though I lucked out and found a currant bush growing close by that I could forage from or even take a cutting, but taking a closer look, and using a plant ID app, it looks like it’s a guelder rose

(https://i.postimg.cc/XZWXH8Rg/9-A6-B6858-D78-E-4672-ABB7-794-F95-ADBE02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XZWXH8Rg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2020, 05:33 AM
Pulled some Norland Reds this morning for a party later. Neighbor’s smoking a couple racks of ribs. I’m making salt potatoes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Doubles Shooter on Jul 26, 2020, 09:36 AM
Very fresh new red potatoes and ribs. Doesn't get any better than that. Yum yum :clapping:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 26, 2020, 02:29 PM
Well, they were very creamy and delicious. Food coma by 2:00.

I’ll recover.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jul 26, 2020, 02:30 PM
Started pulling Garlic. Good results this year!

(https://i.postimg.cc/BPsy0rjn/C8-C27482-4-F30-4-E85-AB78-A4-EA9-DF971-BE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BPsy0rjn)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 26, 2020, 09:24 PM
Looks good PP
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 26, 2020, 09:25 PM
Well, they were very creamy and delicious. Food coma by 2:00.

I’ll recover.

Rg

I’ve never turned down a mid day food coma
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 28, 2020, 09:28 AM
Pulled the rest of the Norland Reds this morning.

(https://i.postimg.cc/56GRgLh9/3217-D0-E0-5-CDB-4-F6-D-B883-D19087-CDA383.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56GRgLh9)
Nice harvest. About a 5 gallon bucket full from a 2 x 8’ bed.
I’m leaving the Norkohta Russets a while longer.

(https://i.postimg.cc/NLZ6PDjn/BA8-F055-E-3893-4904-9-EF0-9171-D431630-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLZ6PDjn)

Beans have all sprouted

(https://i.postimg.cc/9zwTT9YY/4-EB26799-53-D7-4-CDE-B2-D3-19-E829-A53-DAB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zwTT9YY)

San Marzano tomatoes are coming along nicely. I have 7 plants total. Brussels sprouts on the far end.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JHXkLwz2/8-C40-C0-B6-777-E-476-E-AFBD-8810-E3-E25-FDC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JHXkLwz2)

The upside down tomatoes are producing. What a fun experiment.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5YdQb4XW/3-DAE82-B8-028-C-45-F1-8-D5-A-41-D1630-F6784.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YdQb4XW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nXWQSYZz/6-F667-D6-F-A31-A-42-D9-933-F-227-BCEA7-ADF2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXWQSYZz)


Tomatoes and my lone pickle plant are doing great. Can’t believe how many pickles I’ve gotten off this one plant. I have to pick again tomorrow. That plant is a monster. Ive pruned it back several times so far. It wants to swallow up the tomato plants and my dahlias.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vgsTC0KQ/1-C09-C7-DE-D8-A5-4-EAD-B3-D6-3-C298-CD1-A223.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vgsTC0KQ)

Planted more radishes in the trough. Spinach is starting to take off.

Cardinal Climbers are going wild and my Hostas came up nicely this year.

(https://i.postimg.cc/cvfNPdGn/96-B6585-D-1-B0-D-4694-99-F3-1590-DABA855-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvfNPdGn)

The season progresses!

Have to figure out whet I’m going to plant in the empty potato bed. I could do carrots but I’d have to fence it in to keep my resident rabbits out. It hasn’t done any damage so far, but I’m sure it would just love a nice carrot crop to destroy.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 28, 2020, 09:41 AM
Looking good.....     :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jul 28, 2020, 10:21 AM
Great news from the garden....
Turns out my burpless cucumbers were marked wrong and are actually English cucumbers...love those!!
Long seedless kind.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 29, 2020, 05:28 PM
Garden is hitting its stride finally 8)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nj7MnBkd/20200729-175204.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nj7MnBkd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BPT8BHP8/20200729-175218.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BPT8BHP8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SXnJtwzb/20200729-175226.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXnJtwzb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/N91G3YsS/20200729-175238.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N91G3YsS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K1HYLJpq/20200729-175259.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1HYLJpq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/D4T000p7/20200729-175308.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D4T000p7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FYsf0frR/20200729-175317.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYsf0frR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/F7xdfbQ8/20200729-175337.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7xdfbQ8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mPwYsfDc/20200729-175356.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPwYsfDc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Q9LxYV3c/20200729-175418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9LxYV3c)

(https://i.postimg.cc/87K741cb/20200729-175421.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/87K741cb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/grVr5yrj/20200729-175427.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/grVr5yrj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HVTjCJ72/20200729-175616.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HVTjCJ72) Lisa's star gazers are out of this world  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 29, 2020, 06:58 PM
Looks great bud..
 Love the Lisa Lillys .......    :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 29, 2020, 07:05 PM
Looks great bud..
 Love the Lisa Lillys .......    :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
thanks buddy, next year they will be in beds finally....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 29, 2020, 09:20 PM
Coming along nicely!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 30, 2020, 05:54 AM
All my Asiatic Lillies have peaked. Deer ate the white ones that came out last. Just a  few pink ones left now. Watch closely for Red Lilly Leaf beetles. They’ll demolish your plants in short order. I sprayed 4 times this past year with malathion to get rid of them. Works very well and doesn’t harm the plants.

Prepped the open bed and planted more radishes, spinach and leaf lettuce.

I served an eviction notice on the resident bunny yesterday. Gave it a shower with the garden hose. It bolted out through the fencing. Amazing how it could squeeze through a 2”x4” opening. Then I proceeded to close off the bottom 2’ of the perimeter fencing with chicken wire.

Should block it out and keep my veggies safe from predation.....unless it figures out how to climb.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 01, 2020, 02:58 PM
Not much but finally got some cherry tomatoes to ripen. Still nothing from the big tomatoes.

Throwing these into a tricolored noodle salad with cheddar cheese. Chicken on charcoal is the main dish


(https://i.postimg.cc/1Vt85d8x/1-D4-E74-EE-4-E51-4-C2-E-9-C38-8-D40398735-FF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1Vt85d8x)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 02, 2020, 05:17 AM
Thats a good start ATC.. :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 03, 2020, 05:40 AM
Beans came up fast, second and third crops of radishes are all sprouted, tomatoes are still green >:( Spinach is doing well too.

Cayenne peppers are coming on fast. Brussels sprouts are growing big but still no signs of sprouts. I’ve  never grown them before so I really don’t know what to expect. Have to do some research i guess.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 03, 2020, 05:53 AM
Beans came up fast, second and third crops of radishes are all sprouted, tomatoes are still green >:( Spinach is doing well too.

Cayenne peppers are coming on fast. Brussels sprouts are growing big but still no signs of sprouts. I’ve  never grown them before so I really don’t know what to expect. Have to do some research i guess.

Rg

Sounds like nearly everything is coming in nicely. I’m in the same boat as you with the Brussel sprouts. I planted some for the princess’s pet rabbit. Sure do look nice and strong but there’s no signs of any sprouts
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 03, 2020, 06:08 AM
Brussels sprouts grow slow..  But will keep growing through most frosts and even snow...If your plants are big and healthy they will start getting sprouts soon..    ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 03, 2020, 07:41 AM
They’re big and healthy for sure. Had a few holes from the slugs but i put down diatomaceous earth and slug bait and put an end to that. There’s one that’s making very loose sprouts and from what I’ve read so far, I should pull that one. I have 3 more starting in another bed. Maybe they’ll do something this year as well.

Finished pulling my potatoes this morning.

(https://i.postimg.cc/F7XzVWRN/082653-CE-3-F57-4-B15-BAA0-6-DE2-AC392309.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7XzVWRN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/23Z3vRC0/C0049-E95-2264-4-C2-E-98-D5-1-A65-E3993-E36.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/23Z3vRC0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3djRSX4p/D14-F43-B4-26-CA-42-AE-BF81-F4-F044-B17-AA6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3djRSX4p)

Plenty for my Bride and I and a few friends.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 03, 2020, 07:09 PM
First real pull of the season 8)
(https://i.postimg.cc/f3YjSYmk/20200802-183354.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f3YjSYmk)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 03, 2020, 07:34 PM


 Looking good Edd
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 04, 2020, 05:07 AM
Nice harvests guys...... :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 04, 2020, 06:05 AM
Bought and mounted one today. Lowes...$3.98 less my still active 10% discount. Put it on the garden gate post.

Rg

P.s.

No rain today.probably never rain again.

Should get a decent workout today if the tropical storm gets inland towards you...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 04, 2020, 07:11 AM
Just under an inch so far. We look to be on the edge of things. Could go either way i guess. Fine by me. We needed some good steady rain.

As long as it holds off around 10:00 for an hour or so Ill be happy. Headed to the driving range to work on my reconstructed golf swing....some more.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 04, 2020, 03:03 PM
Up to 1 1/2” of rain now. Gardens are very happy.

Now I have to mow the damned lawns again.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2020, 06:14 AM
So, my research tells me that my tomatoes may not be turning red because its been too hot. According to the experts, they want temps between 66 and 77 degrees to produce ethelyne, ( i think that’s how its spelled) the chemical that causes them to ripen. They also suggest topping the plants as a sort of last resort.

I'll wait on that for a while.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 06, 2020, 07:40 AM
So, my research tells me that my tomatoes may not be turning red because its been too hot. According to the experts, they want temps between 66 and 77 degrees to produce ethelyne, ( i think that’s how its spelled) the chemical that causes them to ripen. They also suggest topping the plants as a sort of last resort.

I'll wait on that for a while.

Rg

How about some kind of compost or straw to keep temps down in the soil?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 06, 2020, 08:11 AM
How about some kind of compost or straw to keep temps down in the soil?

No you got me thinking that my weed guard isn’t helping much. Someone previously asked in this thread if I was concerned about soil temp.

Cherry tomatoes are ripe daily. Just not the bigger tomatoes.

And the hot peppers are having a great year
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Aug 06, 2020, 09:00 AM
No ripe tomatoes here either ,lot on plants only one a bit yellow
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 06, 2020, 09:57 AM
I have some ripe tomatoes but not many yet either.

Yellow peppers are just starting to change color to Yellow. But they are huge!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2020, 10:44 AM
I think it’s more the temperature of the tomatoes themselves that matters. The chemical is produced in the fruit not the plant.....I think.

I’ll have to study this some more..

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Aug 06, 2020, 10:58 AM
My hot pepper that has already produced hasn’t had any ripen yet. I’ve taken two of them already and left the biggest to mature more. My hot Thai peppers are starting to fruit, and the red ghost is blooming the last two days.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 06, 2020, 03:17 PM

 My large tomato plants are producing first picked was 7-7 , I started Some cherry Tomato hydro planting To see if I can have fresh cherries during the off season , if it doesn’t work something else might grow 😜
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 06, 2020, 03:34 PM
Thats why tomatoes dont grow south of the border..   Mine are doing great. Higher altitude and not as hot as you guys..
 Think of Italy where it never gets above 80*..   8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 06, 2020, 08:57 PM
Im getting a handfull of romas, and early girls daily now. Few cherry every few days. Cukes are really cranking and i just never get sick of them.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 07, 2020, 01:40 PM
Looks great Jack...   :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
 
 Sounds like things are growing well Ed...   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 09, 2020, 04:26 AM
My yellow plumb, Golden Jubilee and Beefsteak Hybrids are finally turning color. San Marzanos are showing signs as well.

It’s about time.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 09, 2020, 05:52 PM
Growing like crazy around here..

(https://i.postimg.cc/G4J9v8Zp/20200809-165657.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4J9v8Zp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xkgK9F5n/20200809-165724.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkgK9F5n)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hcxbn4v5/20200809-170114.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hcxbn4v5)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Aug 09, 2020, 06:04 PM
Second round of blueberries for the year, and my first set of blackberries off my dwarf primocane blackberry. Yellow Ann raspberry has some berries forming now too, though it’s out of sync with the season since it was planted mid June  :o
(https://i.postimg.cc/q6R34KTL/4-CBF0954-7-DCA-4-B05-9-BCB-AC204-AAF5-D0-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6R34KTL)


(https://i.postimg.cc/G9hYkWyy/F074-A400-104-B-487-E-8858-2-FC454493-BAC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G9hYkWyy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TK714wYx/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TK714wYx)

Then my late to the party yellow watermelons are growing fast. I’m going to have to plant them into 10-15gal containers and build the trellis soon. Not expecting much of a harvest From them, if any at all. At this point I see it as a practice round and know to start them much sooner next year.

(https://i.postimg.cc/7GzRX5cK/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7GzRX5cK)

Red chili and red ghost peppers are setting fruit rapidly now

(https://i.postimg.cc/9DnXBnJF/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9DnXBnJF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DSBmyZxp/D1-E5-E743-29-DD-4-FCE-B92-A-1213-EEEAD66-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSBmyZxp)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 09, 2020, 07:12 PM
Looks great SM and jack..
Just pulled the garlic..

(https://i.postimg.cc/VSVHYRzr/20200809-200025.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VSVHYRzr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Q9KYVTM6/20200809-200129.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9KYVTM6)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2020, 04:39 AM
Nice pull Dom. Should see you through the winter.

More tomatoes turning color yesterday. Renews my hopes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 10, 2020, 07:40 AM
Yup, getting there. Finally....


(https://i.postimg.cc/FYG35XLQ/FE232677-0-D62-472-A-9-DB6-A90987-B7-D854.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYG35XLQ)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 10, 2020, 01:04 PM
Another hanging basket not for sale.  Fly robins fly....

(https://i.postimg.cc/w12xZnfD/20200810-112130.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w12xZnfD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1nn9gX9K/20200810-124616.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1nn9gX9K)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2020, 01:59 PM
You’re a kind landlord.

My Bride and I have been watching the wrens in the nest box in our front yard. We like to sit out under the maple tree in the afternoon. Yesterday 2 of the little ones left the nest and sort of half flew/hopped across the lawn right next to us. One of the parents was close by moving them along.

One got kind of stuck under our chaise lounge. Kept trying to fly up bad bumping into the bottom. Only about 6’ away from us. Pretty cute to watch.

We’ve had one clutch of bluebirds and 3 of house wrens in out houses.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 11, 2020, 03:12 PM
You’re a kind landlord.

My Bride and I have been watching the wrens in the nest box in our front yard. We like to sit out under the maple tree in the afternoon. Yesterday 2 of the little ones left the nest and sort of half flew/hopped across the lawn right next to us. One of the parents was close by moving them along.

One got kind of stuck under our chaise lounge. Kept trying to fly up bad bumping into the bottom. Only about 6’ away from us. Pretty cute to watch.

We’ve had one clutch of bluebirds and 3 of house wrens in out houses.

Rg

 Love the wrens singing in the morning but do you know they kill Blue Birds and a lot of others??   
  https://www.audubon.org/news/the-house-wren-unjustly-accused   (https://www.audubon.org/news/the-house-wren-unjustly-accused)
https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/house-wrens-can-be-nasty-neighbors/27143.html    (https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/house-wrens-can-be-nasty-neighbors/27143.html)
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 11, 2020, 03:38 PM
Yes I do. They may be responsible for the demise of the second clutch off bluebirds.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 11, 2020, 03:57 PM
The robins flew the coop ,or hanging basket this morning ..    8)   Any one want to buy a green ivy dryed out basket???   8)
 Comes with an empty robins nest and all the poop.......     ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 12, 2020, 05:03 AM
You’ve got me thinking about the wren houses. May not put them out next year.

On a gardening note, had tomatoes and cukes from the garden for dinner last night. It’s about time!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 13, 2020, 07:11 AM
Pulled some Hungarian Wax, Serrano and Anaheim peppers. Tried canning in a red sauce, hoping to have something that will compliment a nice cheese plate.

Now if only the photos would upload in chronological order....


(https://i.postimg.cc/14DRWK3f/75-C2-A43-C-007-C-483-B-9461-D3-BB10-E8956-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14DRWK3f)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xJMQ40YW/D5749-CF1-3-B89-48-C2-978-E-76382-E749652.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJMQ40YW)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/NKCQyJpP/09-F1-F05-D-02-F8-488-D-9-F39-A6-A277-C19134.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NKCQyJpP)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2020, 08:19 AM
Should have some really good zing anyway. I have one Cayenne pepper plant that’s got a bunch of green peppers on it. I dry them and make a ground pepper out of it. Ive got a pretty good stock from last year so I didn’t plant many this year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Aug 14, 2020, 10:15 AM
Nice harvest today! Beans are slowing down. Everything else is going crazy....tomatoes are overwhelming me...Need to make some sauce and salsa!

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 16, 2020, 06:48 AM
1/2” of rain this morning. Good for the gardens.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 18, 2020, 08:47 AM
Stuff is coming on quick. Lots of tomatoes turning color now. Finally!
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Aug 18, 2020, 11:06 AM
Anyone ever get black spots in the middle of your italians, local farmer told me to dose them with epsom salts and water.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 18, 2020, 11:57 AM
Spots on the skin or on the bottom?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 18, 2020, 08:43 PM
Plenty of rain in the last 24 hours, cant waot to check the garden tomorrow  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Aug 19, 2020, 03:38 AM
Spots on the skin or on the bottom?

Rg
Inside in the middle, looks like too much water, have put epsom salts on the beds to try to remedy. Also might have been over watering.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 19, 2020, 05:55 AM
There’s so many things that affect tomatoes. Could be Anthracnose, a fungal infection that enters through a wound in the skin.
I think its usually associated with Blossom End Rot.

Not sure what Epsom Salts will do. Please let us know. I like an organic solution to a problem.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Dirt23 on Aug 19, 2020, 06:02 AM
Inside in the middle, looks like too much water, have put epsom salts on the beds to try to remedy. Also might have been over watering.

sounds like blossom end rot to me Wich is more typical this time if year with heavier dew at night also happens when get a lot of rain on plants.  Air flow to plants is crucial prune constantly.  Also not sure how you are watering but overhead is not best drip irrigation is best for tomatoes keeping plants foliage and fruits dry ruduces a lot of problems and is cheap to set up
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Aug 19, 2020, 08:55 AM
My pruning is terrible to start, our first time doing large beds. Definitely should have topped some of them, we will find the groove next year. We still havce enough for us, the other ones are all good and plentiful.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 19, 2020, 12:23 PM
We all learn every year we garden.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 19, 2020, 05:46 PM
Wasnt dissapointed today 8)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 19, 2020, 05:56 PM
I hear ya Ed!
Mine are coming on fast. Hope I can use them all or cook up some salsa before they go south.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 19, 2020, 06:54 PM
Looking good Ed... I like those cages......
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 20, 2020, 07:14 AM
I hear ya Ed!
Mine are coming on fast. Hope I can use them all or cook up some salsa before they go south.

Rg
im gonma have to figure something out too....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 20, 2020, 07:15 AM
Looking good Ed... I like those cages......
me too, got em at runnings. Pretty durable and perfect sized
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Aug 20, 2020, 03:06 PM
There’s so many things that affect tomatoes. Could be Anthracnose, a fungal infection that enters through a wound in the skin.
I think its usually associated with Blossom End Rot.

Not sure what Epsom Salts will do. Please let us know. I like an organic solution to a problem.
Rg
I believe Epsom salt is considered organic. It provides magnesium and sulfur to the plant. It can be used as a foliar spray or watered in. The other option for Mg and calcium at the same time would be garden lime. Both are often deficient In large/mature plants. But it could also be a ph issue, not as common in ground as in containers though.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 20, 2020, 05:56 PM
I use Epsom salts on my plants. It helps to green foliage and seems to bolster the plants in general.

However, I don’t  see it treating any viral or fungal effects. It doesn’t have those properties.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 22, 2020, 03:03 PM
Mums the word... ........

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 22, 2020, 05:56 PM
Planted white and purple mums in a pot that didn’t do well with the dahlias this year. They’re starting to pop.

My Son  and his Girlfriend brought us a big bucket of Brown Eyed Susans for our plantings. My Bride loves those flowers. I find and pick some for her every year around our anniversary. Planted them in one of the empty beds for the time being.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 23, 2020, 09:59 AM
Two pound tomatos. ;D


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 23, 2020, 10:03 AM
And every thing else is going crazy....

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 23, 2020, 11:14 AM
Those are some tomatoes Dacker!

Pulled some jalapeño, Anaheim, Serrano and Hungarian wax peppers. Making pepper jam tonight when I was planning to watch the subway series....


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 23, 2020, 11:22 AM
Looking great loser  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: touge30 on Aug 23, 2020, 11:25 AM
need a little help.I know its early but i have pumpkins that will be fully orange within days and vine is starting to go the other way.Should i leave em in the yard in the sun or pick and put in cellar.they are only for jack o lanterns for nieces and neighbor hood kids.But really dont want to lose em.What think you .THANKS
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 23, 2020, 11:34 AM
Looking great loser  8)

  Thanks..  Where ya been?       :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 23, 2020, 11:37 AM
need a little help.I know its early but i have pumpkins that will be fully orange within days and vine is starting to go the other way.Should i leave em in the yard in the sun or pick and put in cellar.they are only for jack o lanterns for nieces and neighbor hood kids.But really dont want to lose em.What think you .THANKS

  I have actually keep pumpkins all winter long and carved them on an end of May camping/fishing trip...  My buddies thought I was  :cookoo: :cookoo: :whistling: :whistling:
 Try this....
 https://oklahoman.com/article/5334801/ray-ridlen-how-to-preserve-pumpkins-until-halloween   (https://oklahoman.com/article/5334801/ray-ridlen-how-to-preserve-pumpkins-until-halloween)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 23, 2020, 11:49 AM
Looking great loser  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 23, 2020, 11:52 AM
Looking great loser  8)
  You OK there little buddy? You just posted this same thing 20 minutes ago.....  :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 23, 2020, 01:50 PM
Jubilee, beefsteak hybrids. And pickles gone wild.

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Makes nice salad for dinner.

Rg
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Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 24, 2020, 06:22 AM
 
  You OK there little buddy? You just posted this same thing 20 minutes ago.....  :o
:o :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 24, 2020, 07:20 AM
Those are some tomatoes Dacker!

Pulled some jalapeño, Anaheim, Serrano and Hungarian wax peppers. Making pepper jam tonight when I was planning to watch the subway series....


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Canned 10 jars of pepper jam last night. Amazing how much sugar is required but soooooo good


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 24, 2020, 09:00 AM
Use the low sugar fruit pectin and you can cut it in half. Tastes just as good too.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 24, 2020, 09:10 AM
Good to know, I’ll throw that little tip in my notes. Thanks RG
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 25, 2020, 07:16 AM
  Any of you guys try topping your pepper plants? I decided to give it a try this year and I haven't been disappointed. I have never had pepper plants get this big or produce this much. One jalapeño plant has already produced 135 peppers and it is still loaded. It worked great on the bell peppers too. I counted 50 on one plant.
   
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 25, 2020, 07:35 AM
That’s a lot of peppers. I’d say it works!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 25, 2020, 08:25 AM
Can’t say that I have and can’t argue with your results.

Along the same lines I grow peppers well into October. And there seems to be more buds after I start harvesting.

You may be into something
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 25, 2020, 09:00 AM
I read several articles about it. Basically when the plant gets about a foot tall and has 8 to 10 leaves, you just pinch off the center. I also picked off the first 2 rounds of blooms. I did it to 6 plants and all of them are huge and producing. I also gave them miracle grow plant food every 10 days.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 25, 2020, 06:06 PM
3 batches of garden goodies shredded up for zucchini relish to be cooked and jarred tomorrow..

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 Now time to hose the deck off.... :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Aug 25, 2020, 07:25 PM
Looks great Dom!  I plucked a pile of tomatlllos this morning and the wife was busy making green salsa today. It's harvest time.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Aug 25, 2020, 11:17 PM
I read several articles about it. Basically when the plant gets about a foot tall and has 8 to 10 leaves, you just pinch off the center. I also picked off the first 2 rounds of blooms. I did it to 6 plants and all of them are huge and producing. I also gave them miracle grow plant food every 10 days.
Yea I’ve seen a few videos that described topping or not, along with pinching off blooms so the plant grows bigger before fruiting. That is all seems relative to the type of pepper and the length of your growing season. Some types, like serranos or bells take longer mature or ripen. Doing much pruning may set your harvest back too far into the season.  then again you may end up with a bigger harvest instead Either way.  That’s also assuming your not just picking them when they’re plump but still green. Yes you can pick a pepper at about any point. but since your growing them yourself, shouldn’t you let them mature and taste the fully ripe goodness vs the always immature store bought peppers.  Then again, if you prefer the green pepper taste, who am I to judge.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 26, 2020, 07:08 AM
Yea I’ve seen a few videos that described topping or not, along with pinching off blooms so the plant grows bigger before fruiting. That is all seems relative to the type of pepper and the length of your growing season. Some types, like serranos or bells take longer mature or ripen. Doing much pruning may set your harvest back too far into the season.  then again you may end up with a bigger harvest instead Either way.  That’s also assuming your not just picking them when they’re plump but still green. Yes you can pick a pepper at about any point. but since your growing them yourself, shouldn’t you let them mature and taste the fully ripe goodness vs the always immature store bought peppers.  Then again, if you prefer the green pepper taste, who am I to judge.
  I do have a long growing season. I planted these in late April. I didn't start picking jalapeños until about 2 weeks ago.
  Not sure what you meant by just picking when they are green and plump? If I let them go any longer they start to get a wood grain texture on the outside.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Aug 26, 2020, 08:49 AM
  I do have a long growing season. I planted these in late April. I didn't start picking jalapeños until about 2 weeks ago.
  Not sure what you meant by just picking when they are green and plump? If I let them go any longer they start to get a wood grain texture on the outside.
From what I’ve learned, they turn red and become softer when ripe. They don’t loose any heat but develop more flavor. Plus if you want to save any seeds you have to let them ripen all the way. Though if you have multiple types, you’ll get some hybrids in your seeds.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 27, 2020, 04:51 AM
22 jars of zucchini relish done..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Aug 27, 2020, 05:40 AM
We have most of our jams done for the year. Loads of blackberrys from couple new spots. My better half is doing peach preserves as well the last 2 days. I am going to do blackberry preserves next year if I encounter these berries again. Tomatoes are next.
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 27, 2020, 05:53 AM

 Well done everybody
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 27, 2020, 05:54 AM
Nice job cny.  My cucumber plants didn't do so well this year so no pickles. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Aug 27, 2020, 06:01 AM
Had to buy cucumbers from local farm stand, my Amish farmer guy said his cucumbers were not well this year. He usually has boxes of them, but not this year. His tomatoes are the best around, I need A box to supplement my lot here. If anyone needs tomatoes he is between Maple View and Pulaski, Jacob Hirschey, best tomatoes and next month good winter squash as well. My cucumbers got me 5 pints of sweet pickles, I ate the rest as we went along. Not bad for our first year, we need to get the back yard ready next year, found A local farmer who is going to till us up.

Expecting Deadeyes this morning to come look at our new place to side it, I think i'll try some jam on him to grease him A bit.

:)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 27, 2020, 07:10 AM
Wasn’t the year for pickles for me as well.

I found that canned goodies from the garden greases everyone one up CNY!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Aug 27, 2020, 04:06 PM
  If I let them go any longer they start to get a wood grain texture on the outside.

I just learned that is called corking, it’s a sign that it’s about to mature, the skin don’t growing as fast as the flesh on the inside as it swells.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 28, 2020, 07:35 AM
I had one pickle plant this year and it produced a ton. The one cucumber plant only yielded 3 cukes. But I had that one in a bag.

I still have a cupboard full of pickles from last year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 29, 2020, 05:25 AM
Traded a jar of zucchini relish for a jar of hot pepper relish yesterday... ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 29, 2020, 05:26 AM
And lots of walking sticks around this summer.   This one is all of 8" long..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 29, 2020, 07:14 AM
Wow...that’s a big one.

Had a Polyphemus  Moth at our window a couple nights ago. Big moth!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 29, 2020, 07:17 AM

 Very cool haven’t seen 1 in years
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 01, 2020, 07:35 PM
The veggies came from a buddy’s garden.
Made a bunch of salsa tonight.
1/2 for him
1/2 for Donna

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 02, 2020, 04:43 AM
Nothing like fresh salsa..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Sep 02, 2020, 05:33 PM
Radish question....
My radishes aren’t producing....are they too close together or something else?
I never grew them before tried this year and failed badly. Thought they were too close so I tried another spread out batch...they don’t seem to be doing any better...
Any help would be great...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 02, 2020, 05:44 PM
They want a rich sandy soil and cool temperatures. My summer Radishes were really strong and stringy.. Spring I had a wonderful crop.  I haven't replanted yet. This week i think.

I plant about 4” apart and water a lot. Mine do best in my trough planter. Some as big as golf balls and very mild. Variety makes a difference too. I like Early Scarlet Globe for flavor and production.

Don’t give up. Plant more now.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 02, 2020, 06:45 PM
My roommate and I grew radishes in our dorm room in college.
At least that's what we told the RA they were.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2020, 04:39 AM
Ahhhhh...the tin foil closet. I think I saw one many years ago.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Sep 04, 2020, 04:57 AM
Ahhhhh...the tin foil closet. I think I saw one many years ago.

Rg


Tyvek is what we used lol. I grew tomato plants in my closet at least that's what I told my mom they where
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Sep 04, 2020, 05:54 AM
My roommate and I grew radishes in our dorm room in college.
At least that's what we told the RA they were.

 8)
If they could pass for radishes, I think you weren't doing it right!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 04, 2020, 11:10 AM


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 04, 2020, 11:15 AM
Huge pepper harvest 8) now what am I going to do..... The Portuguese make a fermented pepper sauce called Pimenta Modia id like to try but i dont have a basement, im wondering if a cooler in a dark space would work just as well?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Sep 04, 2020, 11:23 AM
Thanks for the info on the Radishes! I’ll keep trying.

Nice harvest DD!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 04, 2020, 12:00 PM
Huge pepper harvest 8) now what am I going to do..... The Portuguese make a fermented pepper sauce called Pimenta Modia id like to try but i dont have a basement, im wondering if a cooler in a dark space would work just as well?

Sounds like Franks on steroids! I like it.
Pulled the spinach from the trough planter and added a couple bags of compost/manure. Planted the next round of radishes. Only planted half. When thy sprout ill plant the other half. My San Marzano tomatoes are going nuts. Ill have to make another batch of marinara to freeze this week. Beans are covered in blossoms with some starting to form. Spinach in the raised bed is HUGE!

Moat of my other tomatoes are pretty much done, and that’s OK. I’m about tomatoed out. Still no sprouts on my Brussels. Think i planted them in the wrong spot. Too much shade from the asparagus forest. I’ll try them in another spot next year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Sep 04, 2020, 02:06 PM
Awww yes, closet greens hehe. I’ve recently got one of those “indoor garden tents”. I’ll be using some of the space for some super hot peppers this winter.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 04, 2020, 02:21 PM
If they could pass for radishes, I think you weren't doing it right!

They had just sprouted when he asked us about them.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Sep 05, 2020, 07:06 AM
They had just sprouted when he asked us about them.
:rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 05, 2020, 01:24 PM
Did a bunch of clean up gardening this morning. Then i decided that my Horseshoe pits needed some love.

(https://i.postimg.cc/zLc0XXhw/3-AC3-F36-A-2-B3-E-4-DB1-9045-9051-D95-D8-FFD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLc0XXhw)

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Turned the sand over, weeded, got the sprayer out and hit thew with some solid body stain , dug out and replaced the mulch  and painted the stakes. Tomorrow, my son and i will beat them up. We do like pitching some shoes and having a beer or three.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 05, 2020, 01:41 PM
Man wish I was closer. Miss tossing those things...... Looks great.... :thumbup_smilie:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 05, 2020, 03:34 PM
Nice pits Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 05, 2020, 05:00 PM
Put those in about 5 years ago. They’ve seen some epic matches. I even remember a few of them.....sort of. 

Mostly its for Father and Son time. But, the neighbors occasionally join in. That’s always entertaining.

Bob

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 05, 2020, 06:45 PM
Made up 7 more qts of salsa today.
Kept 2 gave the other 5 to friend.
(He brought the ingredients and wanted to learn)
I tried to give him all 7 but he wasn’t having any of it.  He insisted Donna and I keep some.

He’s a great guy.
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Sep 05, 2020, 10:14 PM
We started shutting down some of the gardens today. Cherry and roma tomatoes are done along with the pole beans and cucumbers. It's that time of year.
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 06, 2020, 03:37 AM
I’ve been gradually doing final harvest. Cut bunches of basil yesterday. Black Opal, Cinnamon, Lemon (our new favorite) and Thai and hung them to start drying. Once they wilt down I’ll strip the leave a and flowers and hang them in paper bags to dry completely.
A couple of our tomato plants are close to being done. It’s definitely winding down.

Rg
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Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 06, 2020, 06:32 AM
 My cucumbers are done , beans are going strong , the tomatoes are on their last legs ,
  Still clipping rosemary, chives , Italian oregano,  , mint ,curled parsley ,Garden sage ,thyme   i replanted some dill which is up about 5”s
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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Sep 06, 2020, 07:52 AM
Cucumbers, peppers and sweet 100’s are going strong, pulled 2 Roma tomatoes yesterday and 3 bean plants. Love this time of year, but hate to see the growing season come to an end!
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Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 06, 2020, 08:01 AM

 Glad to hear pirate I can’t complain I picked my first tomato July 7 right along with some cukes, , got some sauce put up along with pickles , beans in the freezer , and they will produce till a good frost
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 06, 2020, 10:04 AM
Have a pot of Marinara going on the stove. Picked a bunch of San Marzano this morning. Tossed in a few other varieties that were ready too. Sure smells good .

Rg
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Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 07, 2020, 06:43 PM

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Pretty much cleaned out the garden tonight, still a few peppers and cherry tomatos, along with the brussles, but its basically a wrap. Very pleased with the season, 2nd with the raised beds completely organic. Already have 9 pints, 1/2 gallon and 6 quarts of pickles done, time for sauce, some hot sauce, dilly beans and doms zuchinni relish. Oh and more pickles and dehydrated peppers.
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 07, 2020, 07:42 PM
Congrats on a great season, enjoy!
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Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 07, 2020, 08:23 PM
Congrats on a great season, enjoy!
Thank you Sir.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 08, 2020, 05:48 AM
Nice job Ed..   :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
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Post by: icefisher47 on Sep 08, 2020, 06:04 AM
Congratulations on a great season.
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Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 08, 2020, 06:27 AM

 That’s great Edd
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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Sep 08, 2020, 09:19 AM
Nice harvest!!
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Sep 08, 2020, 11:49 PM
I have not planted potatoes in many years,is it still recommended to harvest after the plant starts to die back ?  I'm trying the barrel method and the plants are still pretty green. Should I wait a couple weeks yet ?
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 09, 2020, 05:10 AM
Mine were mostly browned out  when I pulled them. Doesn’t hurt to wait. Don’t water them any more at this point. Heck, dig a few up for dinner.

Rg
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Sep 11, 2020, 11:27 PM

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Onions did pretty good
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 13, 2020, 09:09 AM
Picked a whole bunch of tomatoes to make marinara sauce later when it starts storming.   Some were huge. Still have a lot of green ones..
 Picked the rest of the zucchinis to shred and freeze for the winter. 
 And also scored a nice puffball... ;D

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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 13, 2020, 09:42 AM
Good day to make marinara. I’m doing up a batch tomorrow. Still lots of green tomatoes but there’s a bunch of San Marzano. Amazing how many I got from just 3 plants.

Beans are going crazy, radish crop is coming along nicely and we’ve been picking spinach almost every day.

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 13, 2020, 09:46 AM
I hope to still have a bunch of green ones to make pickled green tomatoes.   There  great......
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 13, 2020, 01:56 PM
I tried making them a couple times. Wasn’t too thrilled with the outcome. Maybe need a better recipe.

Rg
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 14, 2020, 07:54 PM
I'll tell you there's alot of nice gardens on here, unbelievable but I learned from a older guy ( guessing about 90 ) local farmer and milk farm told me not to disturb my dirt after planting just keep everything watered and natural fertilizer , manure or compost and would have best garden ever ,and honestly he was right my garden has 3' weeds but never more produce ,I know there is a lot of "weed free" gardeners on here but it's definitely worked for me ,I've gotten more tomatoes and jalpenos then ever off many less plants may be I just got lucky but doing again next year
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 16, 2020, 04:09 PM
Picked a nice meal of wax beans and spinach for dinner. I’ll have to pick a bunch tomorrow to share around the neighborhood.
Radishes are really happy in the trough planter.
Probably going to pull the tomatoes in the next couple days and plant more spinach. I’d plant some Swiss Chard, but my Bride isn’t a fan.

The season goes on for us.

Rg
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Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 16, 2020, 07:02 PM
Nice Bob, we're pulling off a pile of  tomatoes tomorrow as well, the wife is going to make yet another round of sauce.

Today's pull from the garden was Pablano Peppers and we have plenty of them.   Wife made Chicken Stuffed Pablano tonight and hit a home run. Yummy.
     
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 16, 2020, 07:13 PM
Looks great Bart...
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Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 16, 2020, 07:17 PM
Thanks Dom. I have the great fortune of being married to a great chef. I'd put her up against any of the Food Network cooks any day. 
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Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 16, 2020, 08:20 PM
Sure does Bart.
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2020, 04:14 AM
Man that looks delicious Bart .

I’m pretty much down to smallish green tomatoes on my plants. They’re browning out too so they’re destined for the compost pile.

Rg
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Post by: Dirt23 on Sep 17, 2020, 06:10 AM
Picked a nice meal of wax beans and spinach for dinner. I’ll have to pick a bunch tomorrow to share around the neighborhood.
Radishes are really happy in the trough planter.
Probably going to pull the tomatoes in the next couple days and plant more spinach. I’d plant some Swiss Chard, but my Bride isn’t a fan.

The season goes on for us.

Rg.
. Time for hoe out and fresh planting of cold weather crop got spinach and kale in last night.  Trying something new for winter gonna put carrots and onions in high tunnel no heat and supposed to be able to harvest in April we'll see how it goes.  I'm out of New Hampshire but we get a lot of advise from farmer in New York do any of you guys know of Neversink farm Connor Crickmore doing some really cool things worth checking out
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 17, 2020, 06:12 AM
This time of year my garden gets optimal sun.  My house is on a hill facing north surround by pine trees. 
My only spot for a garden is on the south side of the house looking up hill with a clear shot. Great sun this time of year.
 My tomatoes and peppers are still growing strong.   So i will be covering them on these sketchy frosty nights .
 Every thing else is gone except the beets and potatoes..
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2020, 11:57 AM
Better double that cover this weekend Dom. It’s going to be cold here can’t  think of how cold it’ll get up where you are.

Rg
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 17, 2020, 02:34 PM
Did 15 quarts of whole tomatoes today and tomorrow more jalpenos then I'm done haha I'm canned out ,and freezer full also so more time getting back to work
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2020, 03:32 PM
Picked some beans and shared them with neighbors. Pulled a few tomato plants as well. Left the San Marzano and

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Things are winding down in the gardens.

Rg
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Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 17, 2020, 03:55 PM
Cool Beans!  8)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 17, 2020, 04:02 PM
Nice harvest Bob.
 I will be covering the garden best i can if it dies it dies..   
 I still need to catch some smallmouths and start getting ready for bow season.   ;D
 
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 17, 2020, 04:19 PM
Those are nice looking beans raq
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Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 17, 2020, 04:29 PM

 Luv Wax beans, mine are still going strong
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 17, 2020, 05:32 PM
Us too Fred. For a 2’ x 4’ plot, these have been producing for 4 households.

Love sharing some with the neighbors. They like it too.

Rg
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 18, 2020, 04:06 PM
Covered all my flowers and flower boxes. Possibility of a frost the next few nights. Hope we don’t loose much. We’re not ready to see them go just yet.

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 18, 2020, 04:58 PM
Got everything covered what I wanted to try and save.  If it dont make it the electric fence is coming down and the deer can have the rest.... 8)

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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 18, 2020, 07:00 PM
That’s about how I feel Dom.Whatever’s left the rabbits can have.

Rg
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 18, 2020, 08:33 PM
Exactly my shelves and freezer full !
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Post by: Badbrad2186 on Sep 18, 2020, 09:18 PM
Covered all my flowers and flower boxes. Possibility of a frost the next few nights. Hope we don’t loose much. We’re not ready to see them go just yet.

Rg

I hope my pot plants don't see frost need another 3 weeks
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Post by: oatkasut on Sep 18, 2020, 11:16 PM
Grew my first two five gallon  sized buckets of potatoes this year. After 110 days with the plants looking dead and all brown harvested 3.5 lbs. from each bucket. Only problem was some skin scab with sizes from golf balls to softballs in size. They tasted great!Just watered them every day. Irish luck I guess. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: seamonkey84 on Sep 19, 2020, 06:49 AM
Getting cold at night, tying to get some peppers to ripen/survive a bit longer.

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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 22, 2020, 02:19 PM
I salvaged the last of my tomatoes today ,plants dead from frost but alot of green tomatoes left anyone know a recipe for green tomato salsa ( not green tomotillos inhusk) I've had pickled ones but wanna try a salsa , I may just puree up and ad stuff to them and see what happens
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Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 22, 2020, 03:28 PM

 Peppers are all I have left , they need to get just a little bigger
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 22, 2020, 04:00 PM
I salvaged the last of my tomatoes today ,plants dead from frost but alot of green tomatoes left anyone know a recipe for green tomato salsa ( not green tomotillos inhusk) I've had pickled ones but wanna try a salsa , I may just puree up and ad stuff to them and see what happens

Never tried it but someone once told me you can ripen tomatoes by wrapping them in newspaper, in the event you don’t find a recipe for the green tomatoes
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Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 22, 2020, 04:05 PM
 I’ve ripened  tomatoes , in a paper bag with an unripened banana, but not a totally green tomato
 http://
The fastest way to ripen a tomato is by adding a banana to that breathable container. Bananas release the most ethylene gas of any fruit, so adding one into the mix will boost the level of ethylene in the container and speed up the ripening process. If you don't have a banana handy, an apple is a good second choice.
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 22, 2020, 04:38 PM
My green tomatoes will head to the compost bin. Along with the other garden discards.

Rg
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 22, 2020, 04:48 PM
Thx guys I accualy found recipes on line to core them puree them than add spices and peppers onions hot peppers cilantro and lime juice garlic and salt  gonna give it a shot all to taste
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 22, 2020, 04:49 PM
I don't really wanna ripen them wanna do a green salsa , these are far from ripe
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Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 22, 2020, 04:50 PM
 I tossed my green ones
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 22, 2020, 04:51 PM
Plants and what's left will go in compost along with fish remains when I get out
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Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 22, 2020, 04:53 PM
Plants and what's left will go in compost along with fish remains when I get out
😜 don’t forget some pics of the kill 😉
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Post by: Dirt23 on Sep 23, 2020, 06:05 AM
I salvaged the last of my tomatoes today ,plants dead from frost but alot of green tomatoes left anyone know a recipe for green tomato salsa ( not green tomotillos inhusk) I've had pickled ones but wanna try a salsa , I may just puree up and ad stuff to them and see what happens
. Same boat here lots of greens left we're going to try some green salsa but also saw some good recipes for green tomato chutney that looked worth trying out
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Post by: Pequod1 on Sep 23, 2020, 06:27 AM
It’s good to live within a couple miles of Lake Ontario.  I usually do not get a frost until mid to late October and the last two years not until the first week of November.  Everything is still green and growing.  The spring though, sucks.  That lake keeps us ten degrees colder than people living south of ridge road.
As far as ripening goes. It is actually caused by the production of a plant hormone ethylene gas.  In my former working life, I taught a week long seminar on plant hormones. It was a great lecture for people with sleep problems ;D
To be short, some fruits ripen when in contact with the gas including tomatoes. A green tomato is producing minute amounts of the gas so if you wrap in newspaper, the ethylene gets trapped and hastens ripening.  A better option is placing green tomatoes in a paper bag with ripe apples ( bananas would work too but would get too soft). Apples produce a lot of ethylene.
   You ever wonder why tomatoes are tasteless in the stores in winter.  They are picked green and kept in warehouses that pump an ethylene prohibitory in. Just before shipped, they pump ethylene gas in.  That doesn’t work too well for tomatoes but it does for other fruit.
  Anyone fall asleep yet?  If not, I can discuss hydrogen ion pumps and the cell wall structure of tomatoes. That really killed my students ;D

 
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 23, 2020, 07:20 AM
Thx guys I accualy found recipes on line to core them puree them than add spices and peppers onions hot peppers cilantro and lime juice garlic and salt  gonna give it a shot all to taste

Well that’ll beat newspapering then any day. Let us know how it turns out
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Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 23, 2020, 11:00 AM
It’s good to live within a couple miles of Lake Ontario.  I usually do not get a frost until mid to late October and the last two years not until the first week of November.  Everything is still green and growing.  The spring though, sucks.  That lake keeps us ten degrees colder than people living south of ridge road.
As far as ripening goes. It is actually caused by the production of a plant hormone ethylene gas.  In my former working life, I taught a week long seminar on plant hormones. It was a great lecture for people with sleep problems ;D
To be short, some fruits ripen when in contact with the gas including tomatoes. A green tomato is producing minute amounts of the gas so if you wrap in newspaper, the ethylene gets trapped and hastens ripening.  A better option is placing green tomatoes in a paper bag with ripe apples ( bananas would work too but would get too soft). Apples produce a lot of ethylene.
   You ever wonder why tomatoes are tasteless in the stores in winter.  They are picked green and kept in warehouses that pump an ethylene prohibitory in. Just before shipped, they pump ethylene gas in.  That doesn’t work too well for tomatoes but it does for other fruit.
  Anyone fall asleep yet?  If not, I can discuss hydrogen ion pumps and the cell wall structure of tomatoes. That really killed my students ;D
I find that pretty dogone interesting 8)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 23, 2020, 11:17 AM
I will tell you all something that surprised me this morning.   
 On Friday the 18th i covered my green tomatoes with a big blue tarp . Lows down to 26* one night and the rest in the 30's every night..
 Not having time to uncover water and recover them every day they stayed that way..
   Pulled the tarps off this morning and more than half are nice and ripe..
 Kind of like the paper bag.
Temps look good for a while so i have another few weeks..... ;D
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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Sep 23, 2020, 12:07 PM
I will tell you all something that surprised me this morning.   
 On Friday the 18th i covered my green tomatoes with a big blue tarp . Lows down to 26* one night and the rest in the 30's every night..
 Not having time to uncover water and recover them every day they stayed that way..
   Pulled the tarps off this morning and more than half are nice and ripe..
 Kind of like the paper bag.
Temps look good for a while so i have another few weeks..... ;D
That’s great! I wonder if there will be any noticeable taste difference. Please keep us posted on your findings..
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 23, 2020, 12:29 PM
Canned up the rest of red tomato salsa , was gonna try do do something with green in garden but when I got out there they have turned yellow with warmth ! So hopefully they ripen up we'll see supposed to warm for a bit
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 23, 2020, 12:31 PM
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 23, 2020, 12:38 PM
Wow
Very nice!
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 23, 2020, 01:20 PM
Very interesting read Pequot. I discovered that when researching why my tomatoes weren’t ripening as fast as I thought they should. Pretty sure it was just too darned hot this summer. I’m letting mine go till they fall off the vines.

Might try the newspaper or apples though. My Son works on an apple farm. We get the fresh off the tree.

Rg
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Post by: Pequod1 on Sep 23, 2020, 04:16 PM
That tarp did two things. It kept the plants warm and allowed the ethylene to build up.  That’s a near trick that should work for most gardens. 
   I did not know about this topic before May of this year.  Interesting how many other guys out there besides me love fishing and gardening.  Lots of good info here.
   Here’s something I learned about my soil.  Earlier this year I had high hopes and filled my newly made beds with a blend of compost/ top soil from the Garden Factory in Gates.  8 cubic yds that cost  me $400.  Little did I know the soil was no good.  Turns out the ph was 7.8!   Way too high for most plants.  Cornell co op. Did the test for me.  The tomatoes, and seed plans took a hit and I did my best at keeping them going. I spent the summer and today replacing the soil with a combination of top soil and miracle grow garden soil.  I also added an acid fertilizer to lower the ph.
   Ph is critical to plants. It basically allows plants to actively transport minerals in. The chemistry involved is interesting but again too lengthy a  topic for here. 
    It all comes down to this, if your plants look weak, have Cornell test the soil for you.  The store ph kits are not accurate enough for exact treatments but they will give you a general idea of where you stand.  If you are not sure, test now and get the soil prepared for next year.
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Post by: seamonkey84 on Sep 24, 2020, 07:33 AM
Does it work for peppers? I got mine in makeshift greenhouse right now. I just wish I could do something for my watermelon, I have one melon that I have hopes of ripening.
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 24, 2020, 08:27 AM
I’m still pulling cherry tomatoes off my flipped over plants. Considered pulling them this past weekend but decided to keep them going while they are still producing.

Pequod, that’s some very useful information thanks for sharing!
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 25, 2020, 01:53 PM
Looks like this coming week is going to be the end. It’s gonna change and get cold.

That’s OK. The Little Wood Shop is up and going. Did some turning today. The tools are perfect...the turner has some rust on him, but I know how to deal with rust.

Rg
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 26, 2020, 06:45 PM
Very nice haul
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Post by: drowndin dots on Sep 26, 2020, 07:11 PM
Awesome!!!!
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Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 26, 2020, 07:14 PM

 Great haul
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 27, 2020, 04:58 AM
Everything looks great Jack..... :thumbup_smilie:
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 27, 2020, 05:50 AM
You’re a good gardener Jack!
Picked a gallon of beans yesterday and bought my seed garlic. I’ll be amending a couple beds and planting that next weekend I’d guess. I’m replanting the largest of my last harvest along with some really nice seed I get from a local farm market. They put up quarts of cloves this time of year and sell them for$6.50. The largest will be planted and the rest will go in some peanut oil for cooking.

Still picking yellow plum tomatoes. The rest are pretty much done.

With the cold temps headed our way this week, the flower gardens will be finished as well. Everything will get a rest till spring when the cycle begins again.

People who don't garden are missing a big part of life. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this topic . As usual I learned a lot from you all.

Rg

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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 29, 2020, 02:22 PM
Did a bunch of garden work today. Pulled the rest of the beans and the plants. Also pulled the San Marzano tomatoes. Brought a bunch of sort of green ones in to see if they’ll ripen at all. Prepped one of the garlic beds. Got the tractor all cleaned up, high lift blades sharpened one on and put the leaf bagger on it. Leaf season is on us here.

Tomorrow I have to get my Chipper/shredder going. Lots of stuff to grind up. It’s a most satisfying machine. Lots of noise and power to grind up anything you toss in.

Rg
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2020, 03:04 PM
Big bowl of beans to freeze tomorrow.

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Should hold us for a while.

Rg
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Sep 30, 2020, 04:01 PM
Big bowl of beans to freeze tomorrow.

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Should hold us for a while.

Rg

And some tomatoes as well!
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2020, 05:22 PM
Well, hopefully. The San Marzano plants produced copious quantities of tomatoes. Definitely going to plant them next year.

Rg
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 03, 2020, 04:59 PM
Lots of outdoor work today. Harvested spinach, Planted garlic and mulched. Sifted out the compost bin and amended the raised beds. Picked up leaves while mowing the yards and piled into compost. Burned all the year’s worth of dropped sticks and such along with some workshop scrap.  Nice fire!

Good dinner, a wee dram of bourbon with some dark chocolate......a full, rich, day!

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 04, 2020, 05:00 AM
Nice pick Jack.. :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
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Post by: seamonkey84 on Oct 05, 2020, 02:51 PM
Well I stopped by a hydroponic store today, and noticed that they had Carolina reapers growing outside in the fabric bags. I asked if they had seeds, and they let me pick a couple peppers to save seeds from. So there’s one less pack of seed I need to order.
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Now I still need some white, yellow, Purple and orange peppers lol.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Oct 05, 2020, 03:11 PM
Those are freeking hot !
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 05, 2020, 03:33 PM
Tried something new yesterday.
 Picked a bunch of tomatoes and made/canned  tomato soup.  One of my favorite out of the Campbell's soup can.
 But this stuff is unbelievable..
 Added all the ingredients.  Cooked it and ran it through the Victoro amish food processor....

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 05, 2020, 04:22 PM
Very creative Dom. Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches...talk about comfort food!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Oct 06, 2020, 06:40 PM
Best year by far about to harvest 100-104 of zucchini off of 2 plants
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Oct 07, 2020, 11:39 PM
Those are freeking hot !
Yea so I’ve heard  ;D I didn’t try them myself, I cut the top off and (wearing gloves) picked seeds out with a toothpick. When I was done, I hesitated, but I tapped the toothpick to my tongue, like as fast as I could but still touch it. About 5 seconds later that spot stung and my mouth burned like I bit into one of those dried Thai peppers cooked in Chinese food. I also have ghost pepper plant going already, and a shopping list of different peppers I want to get. Not really into really spicy foods myself, but making sauce sounds kinda fun and tasty to use in moderation. Then my family has a Chinese restaurant, and the kitchen staff love their hot peppers. One of the de-seeded reapers, ain’t with a ghost and a handful of fresh Thai chili went to the restaurant for them to try. The other I froze to use in my ghost pepper sauce I hope to make. If it’s too hot for me to use, then my buddy will have something to keep deer out of his garden  :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: O on Oct 08, 2020, 09:14 AM
You can see where the Carolina Reaper is on this scale.  More the 2X hotter than a ghost pepper.  Very, very hot!
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Oct 08, 2020, 10:51 AM
You can see where the Carolina Reaper is on this scale.  More the 2X hotter than a ghost pepper.  Very, very hot!
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41% as hot as pepper spray? That isn't even food at that point!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 08, 2020, 04:18 PM
That’s not a pepper. That’s ammunition!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Oct 08, 2020, 06:50 PM
Bell peppers are just starting to change colors. Jalapeños still producing like crazy. Even got a double!
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 10, 2020, 05:03 AM
Deer dont like eating peppers but they sure do like the leafs.. ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 10, 2020, 07:52 AM
Man they browsed them clean!

Ive been watching the deer at the park in the morning when I’m fishing. They mostly work their way along the edges of the woods browsing leaves and buds.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 10, 2020, 10:26 AM
Makes finding the rest of the peppers easy to find... 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Oct 10, 2020, 02:01 PM

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Not a monster harvest,  but plenty of meals for the wife and I.  I'm calling it a success.  Definitely going to do it again next spring.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Oct 15, 2020, 12:02 AM
Ok, until this year, I never knew Brussels sprouts grew like that! Weird!  Well I placed an order for 8 different pepper varieties/colors. They were out of yellow reaper seeds though, I’ll just have to keep checking. I’d like to grow them through the winter and get a harvest in by spring when I put them outside. I’ll be posting pics here during the “off season” lol.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 15, 2020, 04:50 AM
Nice pick jack.   There have been a lot of praying mantis around this year....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 15, 2020, 05:38 AM
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Not a monster harvest,  but plenty of meals for the wife and I.  I'm calling it a success.  Definitely going to do it again next spring.
The two things I like growing best are garlic and potatoes. We’ve gone through a lot of the Norland Reds so far. Still have plenty of Norkotahs left. Next year I’m going to plant the Reds and some White taters. Garlic is already in the ground.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 16, 2020, 03:19 PM
Just picked the last of my peppers.
 Hot and sweet.  Freeze them for sausage and pepper sandwiches over the winter..
 Only thing left is carrots and potatoes...


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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Oct 16, 2020, 07:31 PM
Raq.

Have you ever mulched over carrots and left them in the ground until spring? It is suprising how sweet they taste in the spring. I gave some to a woman I worked with one time that said her kids wouold not eat carrots. They devoured these.

The same goes for parsnips.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 17, 2020, 04:24 AM
No Tom never did.  The deer will have them all pulled out by then..     ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Oct 17, 2020, 09:05 AM
I covered my pepper plants but I guess it just got too cold. Plants were drooping and pretty much dead. Wish I could have got another week to let more change colors but oh well.
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 17, 2020, 12:53 PM
Yeah, everything I had out was killed last night. Spent the morning cleaning up. Sure gonna miss our flowers and veggies.

On a good note I pulled a pretty nice harvest of radishes from the trough planter and planted spinach. Last year it hung on all winter and regrew in the spring.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 17, 2020, 01:01 PM
That is a huge bell pepper.... :w00t:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: seamonkey84 on Oct 17, 2020, 08:35 PM
I’m hoping to get at least another week or two with my hot peppers, the night temps haven’t dropped to freezing yet, and I have my plants in a zipped up shelter.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Oct 17, 2020, 09:06 PM
I love the fall season , but I hate closing up all the gardens for the winter.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 18, 2020, 03:23 PM
Yeah...me too!
But...that said I spent most of the morning cleaning up all the gardens. Pulled the Dahlias to store the tubers for spring. Pulled the last tomato plant and the potted begonias. We had two types of begonias in a large pot. One of them was from what looked like a tuber so I took those and potted them up to see if they would sprout indoors.

We have a begonia that I potted from the garden that’s 6 years old now. Each spring when it warms up I put it outdoors. Each fall I bring it in and put it in our powder room window. Love having flowers and plants indoors when its 0 outside and three feet of snow on the ground.

So.....I Dug up our other Gerbera Daisy and potted it to bring indoors for the winter. (Theres 2 now)

Cut the Rosemary and hung it to dry. Last of the herbs to be collected. Collected seed from wild flowers, Asiatic Lilly’s  and Cardinal Climbers. I’ll plant those next season.

Then my Son and I pitched some shoes and had a couple beers.

A full rich day!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 31, 2020, 05:13 AM
Checked my gardens yesterday to find that my Garlic has sprouted up about 5” already. I got worried and did some research. Everything says its very good. It’s getting well established,

I’ll put some more mulch on it when I pick up leaves today. Also, my lone Brussels Sprout plant is making sprouts....finally. Theres still hope for that . Spinach has sprouted in the trough planter. Had some store bought the other night and it just ain’t the same as my home grown.

Might bury the rope lights in there tomorrow. Add a bit of warmth.  Dug up 2 Gerbara Daisies and potted them a couple weeks ago. They’re both happily flowering on our kitchen table. It’ll be nice to have flowers around in the dead of winter.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 18, 2020, 06:01 AM
Well it looks like one of the big greenhouses collapsed. Well at least half of it.... >:(
 I will have to get better pictures later..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Dec 18, 2020, 06:19 AM
That sucks, sorry to hear
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Dec 18, 2020, 07:59 AM

 Sorry to hear Dom
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 18, 2020, 11:20 AM
Not good.  >:(

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Dec 18, 2020, 01:26 PM
Looks like a lot of work to me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 18, 2020, 03:09 PM
d**n!!!

Sorry Dom.
That sux.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 18, 2020, 03:31 PM
Nothing left to do but smile, smile , smile.... (grateful dead)    ;D ;D
 Its just not going to be fun cleaning it up..   Hope we have an early thaw...
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Dec 18, 2020, 04:14 PM
Go fishing and eat well till the time comes. I’d guess there’s not much you can do about it right now.

Wish I was there to help.
Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Dec 18, 2020, 09:35 PM
Sorry to hear Raq,
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Dec 19, 2020, 05:16 AM
Sorry to see this Raquette  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 19, 2020, 05:48 AM
In the 17 years i have been there the snow has never bothered them. And we have had bigger storms than that.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: hunts2long on Dec 19, 2020, 06:21 AM
You sure do have a mess. That is the trouble with big early snow storms in the North, takes about 4 months for it to go away...h2l
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Dec 19, 2020, 09:18 AM
d**n, that sucks Raq! Hopefully insurance covers it and you will have a brand new one coming.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: iceman260 on Dec 20, 2020, 07:45 AM
That sucks hope insurance covers it for you.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Dec 24, 2020, 01:31 PM
Last harvest of lettuce at my buddies farm here in CNY, it had 3 coverings of snow, and it still endured. Picking lettuce on Xmas eve. :)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 24, 2020, 01:35 PM
That looks good..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 30, 2021, 07:20 AM
I miss my gardens >:(

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 08, 2021, 03:56 PM
Well a nice sunny day so got to cleaning the green houses.  No heat on and door open in tshirt and jeans..  Won’t be long till I get to play in soil....

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 08, 2021, 05:23 PM
Did the collapsed house get rebuilt?

Bob
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 08, 2021, 05:29 PM
Not yet..   Still covered with 2ft of snow..  We are going to switch things around till it will be fixed.... :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Feb 08, 2021, 09:06 PM
I was going to ask the same thing
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Feb 09, 2021, 10:33 AM
Any additional damage to the downed greenhouse as a result of some of these recent snow events?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 09, 2021, 10:51 AM
No.  The two ends are still standing.. ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Feb 09, 2021, 03:21 PM
Well that’s got to be welcomed news
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Feb 18, 2021, 07:09 AM

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First baby asparagus is up, ready for transplanting in a couple months. We have carrots and spinach going as well. Starting the outdoor plants in a couple weeks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 18, 2021, 07:14 AM
Nice way to start the season..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 18, 2021, 01:49 PM
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First baby asparagus is up, ready for transplanting in a couple months. We have carrots and spinach going as well. Starting the outdoor plants in a couple weeks.

Baby asparagus that you transplant?

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Feb 18, 2021, 05:17 PM
Yeah we are starting from seed, put them in 4 inch jiffy pots, then put outside in April or May. We are new at it, but I have a  great spot for them that we composted last year.
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 18, 2021, 05:24 PM
You’ll never regret it. We have a well established asparagus patch. It’s really a treat to have fresh picked for dinner.

Still, it seems a bit early to be starting veggies, but then, we direct sow...except for the asparagus and garlic.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 19, 2021, 03:38 PM
Started filling 4.5” pots today.  Only need 8,000 for the first batch then filling hanging baskets... Let the fun begin.      :P

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 19, 2021, 04:23 PM
d**n I wish I lived closer ( some of the time) I could get into that big time.

Bob
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Feb 19, 2021, 09:41 PM
I was thinking the same thing. To me that's fun, not work. But I don't do it in that quanity
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2021, 06:40 AM
Ya know what they say about when a hobby becomes a job...   :P
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Feb 21, 2021, 07:26 AM
You’ll never regret it. We have a well established asparagus patch. It’s really a treat to have fresh picked for dinner.

Still, it seems a bit early to be starting veggies, but then, we direct sow...except for the asparagus and garlic.

Rg
The asparagus you have to start early, then i'm putting them in 3 inch pots for as long as I can. We have like 200 garlic planted last fall, 3 varieties this year. We did some elephant garlic which is more like A leek, then hard and soft stemmed garlic. I used some groovy black stuff from the side of the lake in my beds last year, and composted them all with it, lots of fish poop and weeds.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 21, 2021, 08:06 AM
Never heard of planting an annual asparagus. My bed is 5 years old now I think and just produces every year.

We have about 100 heads of hard neck in the ground. It got a really good start last fall. Should be a great harvest. We still have 50 or so in storage. If it starts sprouting heavily we’ll preserve it in oil. Makes use of all the garlic and garlic oil is pretty good to cook with.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2021, 09:31 AM
Yeah I try and add new rizones every couple years. This is one of the boxes from last spring..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Feb 21, 2021, 08:24 PM
Can you start an asparagus patch in a garden box or does it need to be in the ground ?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 22, 2021, 03:55 AM
Deep roots on asparagus. Mine is in a 15” deep raised bed. When I set that bed I worked the soil almost another 12” below the bed. Once I’m done harvesting, it grows to well over 8’ tall. Something to consider when building a bed. I’m giving serious thought to moving it to another bed. The way mine are laid out, it blocks most of the sun from the bed behind it in the summer.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Feb 22, 2021, 05:10 AM
We are going to start our beds on the property line between a neighbor and myself. Try to establish the beds there, and use as a natural fence. We are probably going to get some 1 year old starts as well of other varieties. I'd like the whole side of the yard established for a lot of it. Should be fun trying either way, might have to till my soil deeper than I thought.
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 22, 2021, 05:27 AM
Loose and sandy soil works best I’ve found. They don’t like wet feet.

Been reading up on transplanting and I’m definitely going to do it. I need to rebuild the bed they’re going in to anyway. May as well just make it deeper and go for it.

Plant some Sweet Purple of you can find some. It’s amazing. Grows as big as my thumb (I have big hands) and is the best tasting we grow. Super tender.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Feb 22, 2021, 06:29 AM
My friend started with like 20 dollars in garlic 6 years ago, now he grows 2,500 of them every year. He put down like 3,000 of them last fall. He spent 10 dollars on A fourth variety last year, so he will use that to seed up A couple years, and then have A gang of that too. Going to get into some berries on his farm this year, blackberrys everywhere.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 22, 2021, 09:35 AM
Wish I had that kind of room.
 I grow about half from my own seed and supplement with seed from a local farm market. I but a quart of large cloves for around $7 every fall from them. Pick the biggest for seed and use the rest.

What would the world be without garlic....and bacon!


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 22, 2021, 11:08 AM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 22, 2021, 01:21 PM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Feb 22, 2021, 02:48 PM
That is alot of containers
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 22, 2021, 04:41 PM
Well, maybe I’m happy I live where I am. That looks like a lot of work.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 22, 2021, 05:10 PM
Boy sure can use a good man Bob.   ;D
  And that’s only half full and it’s a small green house..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 22, 2021, 05:38 PM
For you......wish I could. I do believe we’d get it done.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 25, 2021, 01:05 PM
Got a couple thousand geraniums planted and some ferns and more hanging baskets filled ..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 25, 2021, 01:49 PM
Man...you are balls to the wall this time of year eh?

I looked at my garden today......that’s about all >:(

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 25, 2021, 02:53 PM
Can’t see my garden beds yet.. :P

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: icefisher47 on Feb 26, 2021, 01:49 AM
Got a couple thousand geraniums planted and some ferns and more hanging baskets filled ..

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That is quite the setup you have. That must keep you busy.

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 26, 2021, 05:19 AM
Thanks ice fisher.  Not mine I just run it.
 That’s only one of 9 greenhouses and it’s one of the smallest on the property..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 27, 2021, 05:52 AM
That’s a lot of posies to plant. Can’t wait to start playing in the soil.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Feb 27, 2021, 07:48 AM
Thanks ice fisher.  Not mine I just run it.
 That’s only one of 9 greenhouses and it’s one of the smallest on the property..
You ever throw away pots when you transplant or do you recycle them?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2021, 07:57 AM
If there cracked or broken or can’t use them they go in the recycling bin and trash company picks them up.
 If there is any left over good ones we will use them..
 99% of the pots used are brand new...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Feb 28, 2021, 06:10 AM
Going to put the babies in 4 inch pots today.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PPM0zvcn/20210228-070839.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPM0zvcn)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 28, 2021, 06:20 AM
That’s cool...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Feb 28, 2021, 07:43 AM
Going to put the babies in 4 inch pots today.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PPM0zvcn/20210228-070839.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPM0zvcn)

I’ll be interested to see how that works out for you. I could collect a lot of seed from my asparagus bed.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 01, 2021, 03:33 PM
The wind had the greenhouses rocking and rolling..
 Got a thousand plugs in today and got them planted..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 03, 2021, 02:14 PM
Things are filling up..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 03, 2021, 02:56 PM
Amazing!!! Makes me very anxious for spring.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 03, 2021, 09:31 PM
Me too
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Mar 04, 2021, 04:30 AM
Had half asparagus transplanted and left the others for today in a different spot. Apparently cats like asparagus sprouts, I dont know which one to go after. Dogs are so much better. Still have the ones i transplanted at least. Time to start veggies.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Mar 06, 2021, 06:14 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/7CXxNMpG/20210306-071128.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7CXxNMpG)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 07, 2021, 08:25 AM
Sunny day out there. Tulips are popping through along with crocus, daffodils, irises and a bunch of other stuff don’t remember the names of.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Mar 07, 2021, 08:41 AM
Question for you experienced gardeners. In laws gave me a couple raised planter boxes a few years ago. I have tried growing several different garden plants in them with poor results. I assume they don't grow well because the soil gets to hot. Any idea what would grow well in them? Or should I just put a glass cover and use as a cold frame?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 07, 2021, 02:29 PM
There’s a lot of questions here.
What have you tried to grow
What type of soil have you used
How deep are they
What are “poor results”

I grow 90% of my crops in raised beds with little problem.

Anyway, I spent a good part of today out there in the cold and sunshine doing some cleaning up in my gardens. Cut back the asparagus, cone flowers, sedum, marigolds and other late fall leftovers. Got the tractor out of the garden and in the garage to do some spring tuneup ( not that it needs much).

Fenced in my flower beds to keep the deer from eating my tulips, daffodils, crocuses and lilies. Last year they murdered 60% of them.

Really great to get some sun, fresh air and gardening in.

A taste of things to come.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 07, 2021, 04:06 PM
Greenhouses are coming along nicely Dacker.! Any idea when you can get to the damaged greenhouse, or have you already?

Do you plant just flowers or do you also plant veggies?

RG- I’m weeks away still from seeing my raised beds, although this week’s thaw will help
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 07, 2021, 04:44 PM
Well, my beds are still frozen solid. Just not a lot of snow. In doing cleanup one of my Sedums was just blown over and out of the ground. It was already budding but displaced. I got a shovel thinking I might be able to replant it. Ha! Ground was hard as a rock.

I’ll probably put the plants in pots for a few weeks and than replant them. They’re pretty hardy...they’ll make it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Mar 07, 2021, 04:57 PM
There’s a lot of questions here.
What have you tried to grow
What type of soil have you used
How deep are they
What are “poor results”

I grow 90% of my crops in raised beds with little problem.

Anyway, I spent a good part of today out there in the cold and sunshine doing some cleaning up in my gardens. Cut back the asparagus, cone flowers, sedum, marigolds and other late fall leftovers. Got the tractor out of the garden and in the garage to do some spring tuneup ( not that it needs much).

Fenced in my flower beds to keep the deer from eating my tulips, daffodils, crocuses and lilies. Last year they murdered 60% of them.

Really great to get some sun, fresh air and gardening in.

A taste of things to come.

Rg
I guess I should have been more specific. These are actually on legs about 4 feet off the ground. I have no problem growing in the raised beds or the ground.
  I have tried green beans ( figured easier to pick) and the plants got about a foot tall and very few beans.
  I tried several peppers thinking they would like the warmer soil and they were very small and only produced a few small peppers.
  I tried lettuce and other greens and they were too bitter to eat. Also tried onions and they never got bigger than a golf ball.
  They are filled with a mix of black dirt and potting soil.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 07, 2021, 05:19 PM
Might want to test your soil. See what the ph is.  I have a trough planter that holds quite a bit of soil. I grow spinach and radishes in it mostly. Each year I amend the soil in the planter with compost, manure and additional perlite and sand. I also add some bone meal and peat. It’s been going for 3-4 years now without a hitch.

Watering in a raised planter like that is tricky too. They dry out quick if you’re not vigilant. Spacing is tricky too. They don’t have the depth an on ground bed does, so plants need more room.

I’m no expert by any means. Just speaking from personal experience.

 Bob

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 10, 2021, 05:14 AM
Spent some time outdoors yesterday cleaning up the gardens, picking up sticks and setting seed for our wild flowers patch. What a nice day to be out and about. Even had time to sit out for cocktails and ribs on the Weber.

Gonna be nice enough today to break out the hammock.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 10, 2021, 05:23 AM
Sure wish I could see the ground...
 The sun felt great but the wind blowing across the snow was cold..
 But i was sweating 😓 in the greenhouses even with the doors and louvers open..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: camet5 on Mar 10, 2021, 09:49 AM
I guess I should have been more specific. These are actually on legs about 4 feet off the ground. I have no problem growing in the raised beds or the ground.
  I have tried green beans ( figured easier to pick) and the plants got about a foot tall and very few beans.
  I tried several peppers thinking they would like the warmer soil and they were very small and only produced a few small peppers.
  I tried lettuce and other greens and they were too bitter to eat. Also tried onions and they never got bigger than a golf ball.
  They are filled with a mix of black dirt and potting soil.

I have a 30" square tub that has some large gravel in the bottom near a drain hole and then filled 3/4 full of potting soil. I add some soil to it each year and I grow my herbs in it on the porch just outside our kitchen. Mid summer after a good trimming back I use some liquid fertilizer for them to take back off with. Like RG said, I have to water it every day sometimes twice as it can dry out easily.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 11, 2021, 04:04 PM
I think it’s the liquid fertilizer.. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 11, 2021, 04:09 PM
Wish I got the total number of plugs that arrived this morning..  Thousands and thousands...  I can’t fill pots and put them on the benches fast enough.  And now there going on carts and pushed up the hill to the other houses..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 11, 2021, 04:21 PM
Amazing!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 11, 2021, 04:30 PM
Yup...liquid fertilizer is really short term. Maybe a week at most.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 11, 2021, 04:45 PM
The liquid fertilizer probably burnt and killed them..... ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 12, 2021, 03:36 AM
Only place I use it is on my house plants. Violets, jades, Christmas cactus, begonias and such. Only in the winter though. When I move them outdoors they get some Worm Power. And that’s it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Mar 12, 2021, 07:51 AM
Conversely I'm cutting back on the garden this year that I took over last year. Just sweet corn, beans, and tomatoes. And the beans will be climbing beans as bending over picking beans on the ground is not much fun IMO.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 12, 2021, 03:06 PM
No garlic? Gotta have garlic.

I’ll grow potatoes, spinach, radishes, some tomatoes and cukes, some basil, parsley rosemary and thyme. Garlic went in last fall.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 12, 2021, 05:20 PM
Everything is filling up.  95 % that came in now is done..  Going to work on removing the plastic from the caved in one now most of the snow melted..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 12, 2021, 10:00 PM
Coming along nicely! I’d imagine the damaged greenhouse put you back a bit. Not the time and money to fix but rather not having that one filled too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 12, 2021, 11:37 PM
Raq, that is amazing
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Mar 13, 2021, 04:57 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/D8vWSMXm/20210312-112144.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D8vWSMXm)

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My garlic is looking groovy, it is under 4 inches of chopped oak leaves and some black shot from the side of the lake. They are in raised beds as well, they look really good. Putting up a couple high tunnels to start some cold loving plants first. Lot of work to do in garden this year. Get your canning lids early.this year, we stocked up to almost hoarder status.

😎
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 13, 2021, 05:32 AM
Garlic looks like it’s coming along nice cny..
 
Thanks MM...
 
 ATC yeah it’s going to be a hassle but hope to have it done by the end of April.  For now we are crowding the others.   Even taking all the benches out of one or two and putting stuff on the floor to maximize space...
 The only thing with that is that I’m the tallest person there so I have to bend over further.   :P :P :P
 Bad thing is that we use to hang 2000 hanging baskets in there..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 13, 2021, 12:37 PM
Don’t start heating them till we start filling them up..  One at a time....

  Got most of the plastic off.  Wind helped a little last night but really sucked this morning cutting it and trying to hold on to it ..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 13, 2021, 01:36 PM
Doesn’t look like too much to salvage Dom. Be careful working in that tangle.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 13, 2021, 02:19 PM
Yup you are right as far as the frame. Furnace and fans are still good so is the electric panel..    :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 13, 2021, 04:10 PM
I built glass greenhouses and sludge bed covers back in the 70’s. Did a couple huge gutter connected houses in NH and a whole lot of hobby and commercial units. No plastic though.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Mar 16, 2021, 07:02 AM
Asparagus are growing good except for the ones the cat ate. Deb has a bunch of marigolds in the center started and we have veggies starting next. We might need another table, but warm weather would be better. Going to put lettuce and spinach out under plastic to free up room inside for more starts. Our second year in new place, need the backyard tilled so we can establish the garden. My buddy is coming with his tractor to get us started. In the groove.
(https://i.postimg.cc/N5nTF0PN/20210316-075453.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N5nTF0PN)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2021, 12:18 PM
Sure is hot in here today..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2021, 04:25 PM
Busy busy!
Looking good Dom.
Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 19, 2021, 04:33 PM
Amazing how fast things are progressing, looks great!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Mar 21, 2021, 06:57 AM
That’s amazing!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 21, 2021, 07:21 AM
GeoThermo is great 👍. 
 But you would need an extensive drainage system under there other wise you will have a 4’ deep covered pond.  At least around where I am.  With the rocky clay soil here and all the run off rainfall it will fill up.  My feet are wet every day just from puddles building up from watering in a couple of our houses...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Mar 21, 2021, 07:46 AM
Yeah, I don’t think that would work in NY the way it does in Nebraska. In some areas you would need Dynamite just to dig that deep. And yes, water would be a big issue...so that 25k to build would turn into 100k...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Mar 21, 2021, 11:01 AM
GeoThermo is great 👍. 
 But you would need an extensive drainage system under there other wise you will have a 4’ deep covered pond.  At least around where I am.  With the rocky clay soil here and all the run off rainfall it will fill up.  My feet are wet every day just from puddles building up from watering in a couple of our houses...

Not sure it would be an issue unless you hit water right away when excavating? Water and soil at that depth would still be about 50 F. wouldn't it? If you can get the trenches dug and filled with the drainage pipe that is sealed on one end...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 21, 2021, 09:11 PM
Spent part of the day cleaning up the  gardens. Killed one mole that surfaced while raking. Little bugger had tunnels all over the place. He’s compost now.. still too early but got my seed potatoes the other day. I’ll let them chit for a few weeks before planting. 

It’s getting close...but still too far away.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Mar 21, 2021, 09:21 PM
its a loop deal, for air flow reasons cant cap the end.  i guess it could be sealed up from water though.  condensation mite still collect?

One thing I found out about those plastic drainage tiles is you better make sure they don't have any holes in them. I got a 100 foot length of 8 inch from Menards to bury underground and it had **** hole in it. I thought I patched it up but apparently not as I have a wet spot there. *&^%%$!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2021, 05:35 AM
Greenhouse is cleaned up. Still some thick pieces of ice that was sitting on the plastic....
 Waiting for the new one. 

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 23, 2021, 05:43 AM
Greenhouse is cleaned up. Still some thick pieces of ice that was sitting on the plastic....
 Waiting for the new one. 

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Wow, amazing how quickly the snow cleared out.

I assume the new one is amazon prime 2-day delivery?? :laugh:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fish/hunt4ever on Mar 23, 2021, 08:05 AM
Sure amazes me how the weather can destroy things in a hurry, especially if you are not wanting it gone at the moment.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2021, 02:25 PM
I got 120 knockout roses of different colors planted and moved up to one of the smaller green house today .   :P

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 23, 2021, 03:07 PM
Is that rubber roof material on the ground Dom?

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2021, 03:41 PM
No it’s greenhouse fabric. The water drains through it.  Same thing we use in the mum fields. All on a compressed gravel. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 23, 2021, 04:16 PM
Must be some heavy duty stuff. I’d love to have that in my garden pathways.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 23, 2021, 04:19 PM
Must be some heavy duty stuff. I’d love to have that in my garden pathways.

Rg

  I do... ::).    ;D
Comes in 500’ x 16’ rolls..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 23, 2021, 04:39 PM
Yikes! A 20’ piece would cover my whole garden.....and me.

Guess I’ll stick to weed barrier and mulch.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Mar 24, 2021, 11:42 AM
  I do... ::).    ;D
Comes in 500’ x 16’ rolls..

What's it take to get a 40' piece of that?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 24, 2021, 12:31 PM
What's it take to get a 40' piece of that?

Likely a utility knife...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 25, 2021, 05:06 AM
Thousands and thousands of plugs came in yesterday....  :P

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 25, 2021, 06:38 AM
Thats a pile of plugs!
I’m betting there’s a few tomato plants going somewhere in one of those greenhouses.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 25, 2021, 06:50 AM
Got some (250)  ::) patio tomatoes last week..  All planted.. The six pac tomatoes will be a while.  They grow to fast and get stringy if planted to early..
 This is only the beginning.... 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 25, 2021, 03:41 PM
Houses are filling up..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 25, 2021, 03:46 PM
I figured you’d have some planted for yourself....not necessarily for resale. You always have the first tomatoes.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 25, 2021, 06:38 PM
I almost want to make a the trip up north for flowers and veggies. Would be a nice drive for the family
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 25, 2021, 09:56 PM
ATC , I was just thinking the same thing. i'd love to put some faces to the names from here. But it would be one heck of a drive  from Niagara county 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 26, 2021, 03:13 AM
We ought to meet up there, buy some flowers and have a picnic somewhere.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 26, 2021, 06:38 AM
ATC , I was just thinking the same thing. i'd love to put some faces to the names from here. But it would be one heck of a drive  from Niagara county

Nah, it’d be a fun road trip. Take 104 and pick up RG on your way!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: 800stealth on Mar 26, 2021, 09:44 AM
Getting to be that time of year again... getting most of my stuff started except for the cayennes and habaneros, they're already rocking. I pulled them from the garden in the fall and put them in pots to ride out the winter in the closet... they'll go back out side again for the summer and I'll bring them back in come fall... curious how long I can keep my little pepper trees going.
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Mar 26, 2021, 02:39 PM
I put a bunch of radishes in the trough planter yesterday. Well see what happens...may have jumped the gun a bit, but it was fun to get the hands dirty!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 26, 2021, 04:02 PM
Like to see some pics of your trough planter. Always looking for ideas.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 26, 2021, 11:44 PM
Nah, it’d be a fun road trip. Take 104 and pick up RG on your way!

Wouldn't be a problem at all. I love driving and RG is another guy I'd love to meet
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 27, 2021, 11:04 AM
Careful what you wish for ;)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 28, 2021, 10:46 AM
We got our flower beds raked out and cleaned before the rain started .  Hooked the helper ( bride) up with the backpack blower..... ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 28, 2021, 12:17 PM
Good day to be outdoors.
We’ve got daffodils, iris, crocuses and the tulips are about 6” tall now. Lilacs  full of almost leaves. Grass is growing.

Fish are biting......love springtime.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: yankmyline on Mar 28, 2021, 02:18 PM
Rt Is the canal starting to fill up?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 28, 2021, 02:25 PM
Rt Is the canal starting to fill up?

Nope. It’s still about half full from Macedon to palmyra.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 29, 2021, 03:06 PM
Planting and planting..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 29, 2021, 04:31 PM
Definitely making the trip when it gets time to plant flowers. Can’t give Lowe’s another dollar.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 30, 2021, 04:28 AM
Bob you have my house address. The greenhouses are not to far from the Herkimer thruway exit..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Mar 30, 2021, 06:38 AM
Nope. It’s still about half full from Macedon to palmyra.

Rg


Saw not til may 21st
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 30, 2021, 08:07 AM
Gotcha Dom.

The locks don’t open till the 21 st. It’s always full way before that.
 Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 30, 2021, 01:00 PM
Lots of good outdoor work today. Cleaned the garage, put the flower boxes in place, got the boat out and covered up, put the tractor in the garage,  leaned the birds water dishes. Planted some sedum I had resting in the garage. Garlic is doing great. Spinach in the trough planter is humming right along and some parsley I left in the ground is coming back.  Leading heart is coming up already. Have to keep an eye on that . It got frosted last spring and didn’t do really well.

Don’t have to plant that this year. Another couple weeks and I’ll start tomatoes, peppers and cukes in the trough planter for transplant in late May.

Love this time of year.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 03, 2021, 11:46 AM
Cold and windy outside but the greenhouses heated up fast with the sun..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 03, 2021, 12:22 PM
Coming along nicely!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 03, 2021, 12:48 PM
Yeah, the sun is getting much stronger for sure. Had the lid to the trough planter strapped down with the winds the past couple days. Looked at the remote thermometer for it and it was 101. Air temp was 39. The lift piston opened it right up when I took the strap off and now it’s 88 in there.
Spinach is getting happy.  Couple more weeks till I start some veggies in there.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Apr 05, 2021, 02:55 PM
Radishes all came up and are growing nicely. First stalk of asparagus popped up today!!!! Can’t wait to have fresh asparagus!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 05, 2021, 03:40 PM
Awesome!
All the garlic looks great. Looks like I only lost 2 of 128 plants. Hostas are budding up, bleeding hearts didn’t get frosted, tulips are gonna be spectacular.

We should be eating spinach next week. Spring seems to be very slow coming. Probably my age I guess.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 06, 2021, 03:50 PM
Another 60,945 plugs showed up this morning.... :P :P

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 06, 2021, 04:11 PM
Oh yeah...well I bought a couple packs of tomato seeds ;D ;D

It’s your time of year Dom. Expect a visit the first week in May. My Bride and I are taking a ride. We’re going to pack our picnic basket and relax along the way.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: myemmy on Apr 06, 2021, 05:25 PM
Where about s is this green house .....?.. love to support small shops!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: myemmy on Apr 06, 2021, 06:16 PM
Thanks 👍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 06, 2021, 06:34 PM
Doesn’t look small to me. Can’t wait to visit.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 07, 2021, 04:50 AM
holy spit !!!!!!!  how many arms do you have. lol  i cant even imagine doing that many.  thats impressive. if i havent already said that.

  Already did 50,000.      ;)
This is the second batch... 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 08, 2021, 05:14 PM
Anyone ever repair the leak on plastic hose reels such as this?

I have one that leaks from the outside, where the source enters the picture and one that leaks where you attach the hose.
(https://i.postimg.cc/p9FFcg86/1-AC0-C1-B8-AA34-4-E3-C-801-F-8-A6-E1-FA6-FC6-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9FFcg86)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 08, 2021, 05:58 PM
Well...I tried them a few times and they only lasted a year....maybe.
Put up one of these and haven’t looked back

(https://i.postimg.cc/hhfNPPgX/F484518-E-C250-4-F26-A187-240-EF8332186.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hhfNPPgX)

Guess I’d rather uncoil and coil up a hose rather than throw away $80 every other season.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 08, 2021, 06:06 PM
I don’t disagree. Just have to find a way to either get over putting holes in the new siding or build a stand
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Apr 08, 2021, 07:23 PM
Anyone ever repair the leak on plastic hose reels such as this?

I have one that leaks from the outside, where the source enters the picture and one that leaks where you attach the hose.
(https://i.postimg.cc/p9FFcg86/1-AC0-C1-B8-AA34-4-E3-C-801-F-8-A6-E1-FA6-FC6-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9FFcg86)
it's crazy how many of those I see in the trash.
 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Apr 08, 2021, 08:30 PM
Try this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084L9HJZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_DXBFND1F2WXJR94D9H61?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 09, 2021, 06:23 AM
Thanks for the link. For the back, I will likely build something, as the spigot is under the overhang of the house. Want to run a water line out from under there, so will try to out something together that will do that and hang a hose
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 09, 2021, 08:46 AM
We had those spiked things at Lowe’s. Didn’t look like they’d stay in the ground very well. Personally I’d get a 4x4 post base and mount a 4’ piece to hang a hose box on. I ran a water line to my garden a few years back. 1/2” black plastic pipe was cheap. Don’t know if it is still after the big freeze in Texas.
(https://i.postimg.cc/kVWLvkkC/A169266-C-1-BCE-4694-9-A50-E423-B0497-AE1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVWLvkkC)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 13, 2021, 04:03 PM

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 13, 2021, 04:40 PM
Couple more weeks Dom and my Bride and I are taking a ride.
Started seeds for Cardinal Climbers the other day. They’ve sprouted and I’ve planted them and moved them to the trough planter to get started.

Spinach is going crazy and we’ll be munching some of that ....probably tomorrow.

Garlic is over a foot high now. Parsley I left in last fall came back. Had no idea it would be perennial.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Apr 13, 2021, 04:55 PM
The greenhouses look very nice. Our catnip and rubarb are growing fast. I need to till the garden before the weeds take it over before we can plant.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Apr 13, 2021, 05:09 PM
Good stuff guys! Greenhouses look to be filled and ready for the big rush that will be coming soon.
Bad news for me, I believe the Voles got to my asparagus patch. I have 8 spears that came up so far but the middle area I have nothing...so disappointing! This was year 4 and I was really looking forward to a banner year after a great one last year. I guess I will be starting from scratch again....new crowns are ordered...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Apr 13, 2021, 05:35 PM
25 elephant garlic and 75 hard and soft stemmed garlic are looking good. I need more raised beds. The small bed has onion sets in it as well, they will start some after the rain. Small spinach and lettuce spot going too. Going to get the back yard opened up this weekend.
(https://i.postimg.cc/jLZ4qmVT/20210413-183015.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jLZ4qmVT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/06JYfNz5/20210413-183058.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06JYfNz5)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 13, 2021, 05:36 PM
Bob we open may 1st but I won’t be there till the 3rd. Be camping the week before. One last hurrah before things really get busy..  And the 5th I won’t be in till noon .  Got another cardiologist appointment that morning..
  So looking forward to seeing you again..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 13, 2021, 05:38 PM
Beekeeper and PP thank you..

  Garlic looks great cny..👍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Apr 13, 2021, 05:40 PM
My partner Deb has been planting stuff like mad, I think they have 15 greenhouses. They doubled their vegetables this year. They had to close 2 weeks early last year, sold everything to the walls. They open this weekend.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Apr 13, 2021, 10:52 PM
Couple more weeks Dom and my Bride and I are taking a ride.
Started seeds for Cardinal Climbers the other day. They’ve sprouted and I’ve planted them and moved them to the trough planter to get started.

Spinach is going crazy and we’ll be munching some of that ....probably tomorrow.

Garlic is over a foot high now. Parsley I left in last fall came back. Had no idea it would be perennial.

Rg

Rg , if you get a chance would you post some pictures of your trough planter . I can't find the ones you posted last year .  Thank you
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 14, 2021, 02:55 PM
I’ll do that.

Picked the first spinach for dinner tonight.

(https://i.postimg.cc/z3P5vtTw/22-B9-C21-B-7-C22-4-E0-D-962-C-C2-F797-AF540-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3P5vtTw)

Can’t wait.  Meat loaf is on the Weber along with some “screwed” red potatoes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 14, 2021, 03:08 PM
It’s modeled after a Veg Trug trough planter....sort of.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hQVH2r3v/9651-D3-DE-52-A6-4205-93-EC-0-D50946-CBE37.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hQVH2r3v)

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The cold weather cover is hinged and opens by means of a temperature actuated piston. It’s a wax filled cylinder that raises a piston as it expands with heat. Not at all expensive. Around $25 as I recal.
(https://i.postimg.cc/jDSFftKL/654173-C3-2-D95-44-BE-AC3-B-7-AA0-B119-A3-AB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jDSFftKL)

I’ll skip the description and answer any questions you might have.

 Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Apr 15, 2021, 01:39 PM
Thank you
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 15, 2021, 01:50 PM
You’re welcome.
Mine is 30x72. The trough is V shaped. I made most of it with pressure treated 1x6 fence pickets. The legs are 2x4 PT. It holds a lot of soil. If you build one make sure you have a good foundation. I set mine on the ground and had to empty it the second year to put patio blocks under the legs.

You’re a good builder. You shouldn’t have any problem putting one together.

Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 15, 2021, 01:53 PM
And....on another note...my asparagus popped up. A couple big fat purple stalks starting. Cant wait to steam up some fresh asparagus.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 18, 2021, 12:02 PM
  Tomatoes 🍅 are getting blossoms.. ;D
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xr9cXgLv/B3-CCFF30-ED2-E-4744-863-E-25-E6-F1-A4799-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xr9cXgLv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QH2JXzpP/F57-A9513-25-BF-491-D-AD95-328-C95-B7-B0-F1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QH2JXzpP)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 18, 2021, 01:07 PM
In the greenhouse I suppose.


Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 18, 2021, 01:17 PM
Yes sir... ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 18, 2021, 02:18 PM
Did I ever tell you you cheat!

Well, at least I have spinach in my trough planter.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 19, 2021, 10:33 AM
Lots of gardening this morning. 18 bags of mulch to spruce things up, ran around with the weed whacker and trimmed, prepped the potato beds and pulled a bunch of weeds.

Another dozen bags of mulch and I’ll be good.

Not planting anything yet....some cold weather is on its way. I’ll probably have to cover the tulips and such. Looks like a last blast though. I’m ready to put potatoes in the ground.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Apr 21, 2021, 09:29 PM
I've had quite a few people asking about the garden boxes i was making last year, so i started making some to poss. sell .   I'm definately going to make a version of RG's covered trough garden box too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 22, 2021, 05:49 AM
You got me thinking about making some window boxes for the farmers market we’ll be selling at this summer. Not a bad idea at all.

Hope our flowers come back from this cold snap. The tulips and daffodils look pretty sad right now. Garlic still looks ok though.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 22, 2021, 06:01 AM
All my daffodils, crocus and tulips that just came up are shot. Hope it didn’t hurt my hostas..  Same with the apple and cherry blossoms..... :(
 18* here this morning...... >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 22, 2021, 06:09 AM
It’s 28 here and supposed to get above freezing fairly quick I think. We'll hope for the best.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Apr 22, 2021, 03:19 PM
My plants look pretty good here. It wen down to i think 28 also . We got a good 4-5 inches of snow that might have actually protected them. most of the snow is gone already
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 22, 2021, 03:41 PM
Sun snow sun snow sun snow......
The auto louvres on the big greenhouse couldn’t make up there mind......
Another 18,000 plugs showed up this morning...

(https://i.postimg.cc/qhPhts4c/1905-A289-3-B67-4387-B659-7934-CF552-D80.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qhPhts4c)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Wd8k9qwj/B5-BBCC34-DED6-4-F1-D-A0-A1-4-C4669496-D6-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wd8k9qwj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mzz12Xf2/E4-B17-A2-A-BDCC-41-A1-B22-E-4-D1-A14-E63-FCB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mzz12Xf2)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 22, 2021, 04:09 PM
It’s been like that here all day. 40* and snow squalls on and off. Very weird weather.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Apr 22, 2021, 04:47 PM
Got about 3” and it was a whiteout off and on this morning. All my plants were covered in the white crap. It was all gone after lunch and I did a walk around this afternoon. All my plants look to have made it through just fine. Wind is brutal out there!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 22, 2021, 05:56 PM
Need some help. Bride is in charge of the flower beds. Problem is she broke her foot Saturday, so she’s unable to plant the next 4 weeks.

The issue she has had is that all her perennials are green. Looking to add some color other than annuals.

So my question is, what’s your favorite colored perennial? This is my chance to enhance the flower beds without having a debate as to what to plant.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Apr 22, 2021, 06:39 PM
Sorry to hear about your wife's foot. I've broken a few too many bones here and there, not fun. Best wishes on her recovery.

My wife has 2 perennial gardens and she actually started growing cactus in them last year.  She's heavy into the purple stuff (like phlox and lupine) but also likes the Shasta Daisies.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 22, 2021, 08:52 PM
Sorry to hear about your wife's foot. I've broken a few too many bones here and there, not fun. Best wishes on her recovery.

My wife has 2 perennial gardens and she actually started growing cactus in them last year.  She's heavy into the purple stuff (like phlox and lupine) but also likes the Shasta Daisies.

Thanks Bartman! Those look like they are great options.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Apr 22, 2021, 10:03 PM
ATC I hope the wife heals quickly. Phlox is an excellent ground cover and comes in many colors. Spreads quickly too. English Primrose is a beautiful spring bloomer with multiple colors.  Daisy varieties  ( shasta , black eyed susan and purple cone flowers bloom all summer ) I'm also a fan of lilies, both day and asiatic. I hope this helps. Look around your area. Soon people will be digging up and separating perennials and often sell or give them away
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 23, 2021, 04:37 AM
Our shady perennials  consist  of hostas, plantains, oxalis ( green and purple) and bleeding heart. The sunny gardens have cone flowers, Shasta daisies, tulips, daffodils, asiatic lilies, balloon flowers, sedum, brown eyed Susan’s and others that I’m sure I’m forgetting.

I had to transplant the sedum and coneflowers from one garden. They grew way too tall and aggressively. So they got their  own corners around the vegetable gardens. The bees love them.

Our perennials vines are  4 varieties of clematis . This year I’m adding Passion flower and brown eyed Susan vines to our annual trellises.

We also spread a bag of wildflower mix every year in a few spots. It’s amazing the variety of constant blooms that appear from a few little packages of the mix. Some have become perennial and I suspect more will self seed each year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 23, 2021, 05:00 AM
You guys covered it pretty well. 
 If you google colorful perennials there’s a lot of those and more.
 Just make sure you get the right ones for the location and conditions...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 23, 2021, 06:03 AM
All great suggestions, thanks guys.

She has always threatened to spread wild flowers by the road, once leaf cleanup season wraps up. That sounds like it’s right up my alley.

Hostas are a plenty, which is why I want to add some color. hostas and other green plants. The color will be welcome.

I’ll make sure I take a before and after to share. Likely around Mother’s Day
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 23, 2021, 06:23 AM
I use this one.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Cz1N3x3T/08-EE9-DD4-60-C9-4-A85-852-E-33-DD787-BF8-F4.png) (https://postimg.cc/Cz1N3x3T)
Huge variety and so easy. I just scratch up the soil with a hard rake, spread and walk around on it to push it in a bit. Stuff starts blooming by the end of may and continues right to the hard frost.

You’ll love it. We’re always amazed at all the flowers.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 23, 2021, 07:48 AM
Thanks for the recommendation. Have you had any success throwing down the wild flower seed and covering it with mulch?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 23, 2021, 09:56 AM
Haven’t  tried it. I have a west facing 2’ wide patch next to my garage that gets the wild flowers. I keep it pretty much bare ground and they fill it in every year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Apr 25, 2021, 08:17 AM
I don’t disagree. Just have to find a way to either get over putting holes in the new siding or build a stand

Being middle aged, Polish and a tad stubborn, I gave it the ol college try to fix them.

Replaced the washers and the made a new connection hose from the spigot to the reel.

Added some pipe thread tape to the male ends and it seems have corrected the issues on the first one.

Now on to #2
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 25, 2021, 08:44 AM
I’ll try fixing just about anything first. That’s sort of where my name came from.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 25, 2021, 02:41 PM
Was surprised to get some spring colors back up my sidewalk after the snow and deep freeze..

(https://i.postimg.cc/sMTtqVGL/3-E6-E0-D46-084-F-43-EF-99-FF-7-C9673489336.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sMTtqVGL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5HGD9n3q/41-FCB4-C5-59-FD-46-D6-A558-54-B845-A8-FF4-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HGD9n3q)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rdzvLvSw/7-AEFBCF9-F67-E-4-A25-9-E3-E-4-B3-D4-D80-DC2-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdzvLvSw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ygZtDcpq/E7-C70659-0-FCB-4904-AF56-10-FA7728511-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ygZtDcpq)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Pequod1 on Apr 25, 2021, 02:41 PM
I had a big problem last season from some bulk garden mix I bought locally from the garden factory. Turns out that the ph was 7.8 when I had Cornell test it.  Basically, nothing grows at that high a ph. I started replacing the soil and have recently sampled 4 raised bed garden soil mixes.  In order of worse to best they are:
1  miracle grow.
2  Epoma
3 scots
4 coast of maine

Miracle grow was nothing but raw compost from a garbage dump.  All sorts of plastic in the mix along with big pieces of wood.  Scots  was ok but came in small bags  I really liked the coast of Maine product.  Very light, rich and kind of fluffy.  They also state the actual ph (6.5) on their website along with what’s in it and what each ingredient does.
I guess time will tell.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 25, 2021, 03:04 PM
Was surprised to get some spring colors back up my sidewalk after the snow and deep freeze..)

A bit of spring color is good for the soul.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 25, 2021, 04:55 PM
The garden stays plastic wrapped again this year.
Been baking now for 2 years.
My son Jeff will get a nice garden when he buys the place.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 25, 2021, 05:25 PM
Be moldy by then.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 25, 2021, 05:48 PM
Be moldy by then.
Rg

Nope
Got air holes.
😉
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 26, 2021, 05:27 PM
Finally sold my chipper shredder. It’s been in the way for 3 years. Nice young man came to look at it a week ago. It started right up but died shortly after. Bought a new carb, installed it and it ran perfectly. He was still very interested and offered me $30 more than we agreed on for making the repairs.

How rare is that? I told him thanks but a deal is a deal. He’s got a good running machine and I don’t have to find a place to store it 11 months out of the year.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Apr 26, 2021, 07:17 PM
Finally sold my chipper shredder. It’s been in the way for 3 years. Nice young man came to look at it a week ago. It started right up but died shortly after. Bought a new carb, installed it and it ran perfectly. He was still very interested and offered me $30 more than we agreed on for making the repairs.

How rare is that? I told him thanks but a deal is a deal. He’s got a good running machine and I don’t have to find a place to store it 11 months out of the year.

Rg

It’s things like this that makes it really tough to yank your chain Bob.

Tough............but not impossible.
 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 27, 2021, 06:20 AM
You usually find a way.

Asparagus I’d taking off pretty good. Some really big spears popping out.  It up my seed potatoes yesterday. I’ll let them scab over for a week and then plant. Think I’m going to buy my tomatoes and cukes this year. Might start a few in the trough planter.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Apr 27, 2021, 06:48 AM
You usually find a way.

Asparagus I’d taking off pretty good. Some really big spears popping out.  It up my seed potatoes yesterday. I’ll let them scab over for a week and then plant. Think I’m going to buy my tomatoes and cukes this year. Might start a few in the trough planter.

Rg

Bob let me know what ya need for cukes and tomatos green house is full of plants be ready for sale in a couple weeks. I'm only in Williamson
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 27, 2021, 08:17 AM
Great! I hate giving the big box stores money for plants.

 Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 06, 2021, 05:55 AM
Raq,
Do you guys carry lemongrass? Edible preferred, but either is fine.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 09, 2021, 12:16 PM
Raq,
Do you guys carry lemongrass? Edible preferred, but either is fine.
Thanks!

  No we don’t.. :(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 09, 2021, 12:17 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/WDXm6GK4/1-EFD28-A2-6901-45-F4-9-D1-E-4488-C56-F20-AD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDXm6GK4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sQxYnBd4/E6-F9-D799-DA2-B-4-E1-D-B59-C-5-E4-F5-AB5-BB78.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQxYnBd4)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 09, 2021, 06:28 PM
Thanks Raq,
Having a tough time finding it this year, but I think I have a lead on it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on May 11, 2021, 03:13 PM
Garlic is coming along pretty good

(https://i.postimg.cc/bDFYpCZy/20210511-155037.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDFYpCZy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k65Xr3XY/20210511-155046.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k65Xr3XY)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 13, 2021, 12:53 PM
Yeah...mine too.
Taters are poking through
(https://i.postimg.cc/q6z1DDBp/A950-BBD5-FBE7-4710-A659-4643-C47-E136-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6z1DDBp)

Garlic is crazy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vr77RP87/D94354-A6-77-B8-4-E9-F-97-C7-5-A55-D5-BEB2-DF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vr77RP87)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 17, 2021, 02:59 PM
No rain in the forecast (except for some minor possibilities) and I’m already watering the gardens. The potatoes are taking off and need a good bit. Garlic is growing like crazy. Just planted some vining plants on my trellises and marigold seed in a few places. Everything was very dry.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on May 24, 2021, 04:53 PM
I'm tired of hand weeding between the rows so considering getting a cultivator.

1. Anyone use one?

2. If a cultivator turns soil a diameter of 8 inches what should the safe width between the plants be so I don't get into their roots? Or does it depend on the particular plant root sizes?


If it helps I'm sticking with sweet corn, peppers, wax pole beans, and tomatoes this year along with my second year strawberries. Using a cultivator on the strawberries is probably not advisable the way I planted them in patches.

I've considered just mulching with straw instead to keep the moisture in the soil, but it seems there is quite a disparity on opinion with that. Seems to be pros and cons.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fish/hunt4ever on May 25, 2021, 08:48 AM
Bought my wife a little cultivator/rotor tiller and she loves being able to go down the rows are around the plants with it and dig the weeds this way instead of by hand. then she just has to go and get the pesky ones that are too close to the plant to till.  Takes her about 20 minutes instead of a few hours this way, just have to plant the rows wide enough for the tiller to make it down.  Do not have a picture but will try and remember to grab one when I am home.  The wife was supposed to be planting the garden this week while I am out so will see if that is done and grab a picture of that as well.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on May 25, 2021, 09:10 AM
I took the outside blades off of my regular tiller. I put them back on so they were on the inside. I planted my garden row so they were far enough apart to not get hit by the tiller.

I also did all of my watering with hoses that only water the plants, can not remember what they are actually called. No need to waste water where there is nothing planted encouraging weeds to grow.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on May 25, 2021, 11:50 AM
I never till. Tilling brings more weed seeds to the surface as well as provides a place for new ones to grow. I use a thick layer of wood chips over landscape fabric.  I have pieces of 8" tile around the plants to keep chips back. I also only water inside the rings. For things like beans that you couldn't put individual rings around, I just use bagged soil and keep it hand weeded.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 25, 2021, 12:03 PM
I have one of these.
(https://i.postimg.cc/V0L0T6Pk/7-D32-E5-E1-19-D4-4938-AAF3-539-A96-F74180.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V0L0T6Pk)
When I was working at Lowe’s they had it outside with a tag that said “dead” and a $15 price tag on it. I bought it (less my 10% discount) . Took it home, put some WD-40 on the throttle cable and I’ve been using it ever since. I usually turn the raised beds over in the spring and fall then let them set a few weeks before I plant.

I use a good layer of leaf mulch to keep the weeds down. Works well. What weeds do show up are easy to get rid of.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 28, 2021, 02:19 PM
Nice all day rain coming down today.  Gardens will love it.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on May 28, 2021, 05:41 PM
I've decided to compost with some old straw I have laying around to keep weed growth down. I did that in my strawberry bed and it's been very effective. I will get a tiller in the fall to turn everything over after harvesting.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2021, 02:38 PM
I mulched my potato and garlic beds today with leaf mulch from last fall.

(https://i.postimg.cc/McLF0GqM/0-ABCE09-C-38-D9-40-FB-B5-B1-F712-BCA12610.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McLF0GqM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LgtQMBfL/65864-D69-D6-D0-4-F8-F-9-EDD-AA3-B1-D24-A054.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LgtQMBfL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rK9ZnjqL/65933606-8-F9-E-4-AE9-9855-5-F4-E55-D401-A5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rK9ZnjqL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gr8TRd5j/F1-B6-A822-74-D2-45-A7-9-D30-EBAAEA235312.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gr8TRd5j)

The clematis I thought were dead weren’t. Cardinal climbers are coming along.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MX79H5Mj/3-FE4053-D-674-A-4-D5-A-ACA3-771-DDCF2-E534.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MX79H5Mj)

Mamas garden is doing great.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BLc7rB2D/89-BA21-F2-43-CC-4-DD4-B979-4-AECEF1-C9450.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BLc7rB2D)

Took the winter cover off the trough planter and put the summer cover on.
(https://i.postimg.cc/1gMNbgfX/61-EFEFBF-B143-4-F31-83-B8-ECC090-EF7433.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gMNbgfX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rdqrhGy7/EA9067-A0-8-CD3-44-C9-842-F-8-D9-BD62-EC840.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdqrhGy7)

Radishes are coming up and the cuke and basil starts are coming along. I’m going to plant some more spinach tomorrow. We love our spinach.

Good gardening day!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 29, 2021, 04:13 PM
We are on our second batch of radishes this season. Way better than store bought!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 29, 2021, 04:41 PM
I had to wait. The spinach I planted last fall was too good to pull up. It finally went to seed. And, you’re right...nothing compares.

 Bob
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 30, 2021, 04:18 AM
Looks great Bob.👍
Looks like I will get some good planting weather and time to do it this week.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 30, 2021, 05:53 AM
Seems late this year, but I’m happy with it.

Happy gardening Dom.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on May 30, 2021, 08:38 AM
Everything looks great RG. Noticed the hummingbird feeder, I've had one visit my yard so far.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 30, 2021, 08:48 AM
Thanks ! Nice to have the time to play in the gardens.

There’s two feeders there and we have several regulars. We have Cardinal Climbers planted on that trellis just for the Hummingbirds. They should do well in that spot.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2021, 03:54 PM
Well I got something done this afternoon after doing it at that thing called a job...
A layer of compost and got my fence up.  Even got some things planted and watered.  More to go.  Time for a beer and a tequila.. 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kBSfHBNC/23-DD590-D-1-F9-B-41-A0-9-BC0-D053113-DD2-DE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kBSfHBNC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2LZFgKZG/30-FEAB40-A7-BA-4709-89-FE-AC489-B2-AAC85.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2LZFgKZG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qNLXfnzP/3-E593395-E0-D7-4-D5-D-B957-00-DDED9-EB6-BF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNLXfnzP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Mv1mDgxK/505-AF646-76-E9-4-D1-B-BC48-48-B44-D8441-AC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mv1mDgxK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/18PcYM50/59-B29-D70-B394-4879-AD54-9-D51-AAF5470-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18PcYM50)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JtDqyG2X/77-BBFFFA-ABFB-429-F-9311-BE1916882145.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtDqyG2X)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bDM9Chsd/78077595-E54-E-4319-9-E8-E-9389196-DD996.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDM9Chsd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BtrC24rV/A47622-F1-07-B9-427-A-A486-24059139-A41-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BtrC24rV)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 31, 2021, 05:17 PM
Awesome Dom. A well deserved break.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on May 31, 2021, 06:58 PM
Very nice Dom.  I'm not in your league but my small and well defended garden is in for 2021. You can never have enough hobbies, keeps me out of trouble and moving. 
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/6TppyTkS/31g.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TppyTkS)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on May 31, 2021, 10:17 PM
Well said Bartman
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Jun 01, 2021, 01:58 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/9wZLgghj/IMG-20210601-145034062-HDR.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wZLgghj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7f49YV4f/IMG-20210601-145104090-HDR.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7f49YV4f)
Got most of the plants in and the fence up and operational. Need to plant the seeds for the carrots, radish, beets, green beans, and butternut squash still. If we have more room I'll stick in some more beets for the greens.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Jun 01, 2021, 02:02 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/kB7Hh9B1/IMG-20210529-142105276-HDR.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kB7Hh9B1)
Girls are hard at work. Garden should be well pollinated.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 01, 2021, 04:46 PM
Nice!
I have a native bee house that’s booked full!  Love those little bees. No honey though >:(

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Jun 01, 2021, 05:00 PM
I rarely eat the honey. Mostly just while spinning out of the comb. I don't sell it,  mostly give it away. I keep the bees to mess with and the pollination. Very interesting social structure.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Jun 01, 2021, 05:05 PM
I have 2 hives now. I gave up buying package bees a while ago. Too expensive to not make it through the winter. My dad and I do tear outs occasionally as well as getting swarms when we can. My bees made it through the winter this year and I split them so I have 2. Ive  had as many as 8 but that's alot to manage.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 01, 2021, 05:31 PM
Very nice Beekeeper..  Love eating fresh honey comb...
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 07, 2021, 08:37 AM
Been cutting scapes on my garlic the past 3 days. I’ll probably be harvesting by the end of June.
Potatoes are about 2’ tall now. They’re growing like crazy too.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2021, 11:32 AM
Got tomatoes 🍅?

(https://i.postimg.cc/CnDGZvNT/13-BEF86-B-A16-D-46-FF-9656-87-F1262-B96-F8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnDGZvNT)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2021, 11:33 AM
No scapes on my garlic yet..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 07, 2021, 01:20 PM
Got tomatoes 🍅?

(https://i.postimg.cc/CnDGZvNT/13-BEF86-B-A16-D-46-FF-9656-87-F1262-B96-F8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnDGZvNT)

No, not yet, but you cheat ;)

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2021, 03:42 PM
5 thousand mum plugs came this afternoon.. :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/4YHQK1Tr/0-A59-B9-DB-E288-4-B72-AF1-B-B483-CEB6-A345.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YHQK1Tr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QHyqxyvQ/CA5912-D4-5984-4442-A3-A7-6-E7-DF2-A30-B41.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHyqxyvQ)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Jun 07, 2021, 03:55 PM
Very nice. I wanted to put garlic in this year. Do you wait till fall to plant or can you put in now?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2021, 03:57 PM
Very nice. I wanted to put garlic in this year. Do you wait till fall to plant or can you put in now?
  I would wait till September.  The old saying is when the kids go back to school it’s time to plant garlic....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 07, 2021, 04:17 PM
I used to plant my garlic first week of October. I learned something this year. Did my normal planting and then we had an unusually warm fall. The garlic took off and I was worried it would be killed when the deep winter hit. Wrong!!!!

It looks to be the best crop I’ve ever had. I’ll be planting a bit earlier this fall if it turns out the way I think it’s gonna.

Life is very boring without fresh home grown garlic.

Still have a couple dozen heads from last year to tide me over. We love our garlic and it loves us back.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 07, 2021, 06:25 PM
I used to plant my garlic first week of October. I learned something this year. Did my normal planting and then we had an unusually warm fall. The garlic took off and I was worried it would be killed when the deep winter hit. Wrong!!!!

It looks to be the best crop I’ve ever had. I’ll be planting a bit earlier this fall if it turns out the way I think it’s gonna.

Life is very boring without fresh home grown garlic.

Still have a couple dozen heads from last year to tide me over. We love our garlic and it loves us back.

Rg
got any you can spare for seed?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2021, 06:33 AM
I use my largest for seed each year and buy a quart basket of cloves from a local farm market for the rest. I use everything I grow. What I buy I sort and plant the largest cloves. The rest I either cook with or preserve in oil for later.

Just under 2” of rain the last 2 days. The geniuses are calling for more thunderstorms today. I have to mow regardless. I hate mowing wet grass.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2021, 01:35 PM
5 thousand mum plugs came this afternoon.. :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/4YHQK1Tr/0-A59-B9-DB-E288-4-B72-AF1-B-B483-CEB6-A345.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YHQK1Tr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QHyqxyvQ/CA5912-D4-5984-4442-A3-A7-6-E7-DF2-A30-B41.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHyqxyvQ)

I bought a couple mums last year. Potted them and never cleared out the pot. Stayed out all winter long.

 Remarkably, one of them came alive this spring. I planted it in the garden and it’s doing very well. Had no idea they’d winter over.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Jun 09, 2021, 02:23 PM
got any you can spare for seed?
I have 75 hard and soft stemmed right from old country stock. We also have 25 elephants in, if they come out good you can have some.
(https://i.postimg.cc/4KdZTtpg/20210609-152020.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4KdZTtpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RNBBZ2wG/20210609-152026.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNBBZ2wG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4HCTtSqf/20210609-152033.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4HCTtSqf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yW9KB73k/20210609-152043.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yW9KB73k)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mtyGzVw4/20210609-152053.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mtyGzVw4)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2021, 02:57 PM
There’s around 120 heads in my garden.

(https://i.postimg.cc/MMm0JXFY/236-A329-E-1-F8-C-486-C-B79-A-E49346485-BD7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MMm0JXFY)

Been trimming scrapes the last week.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 09, 2021, 05:17 PM
There’s around 120 heads in my garden.

(https://i.postimg.cc/MMm0JXFY/236-A329-E-1-F8-C-486-C-B79-A-E49346485-BD7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MMm0JXFY)

Been trimming scrapes the last week.

Rg

I love making garlic scape pesto. Use ol fashioned ice cube trays to freeze them in convenient serving sizes
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 09, 2021, 05:22 PM
Looking good gentleman...👍👍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jun 09, 2021, 08:53 PM
Praise the Lord! I got close to an inch via a thunderstorm just a little while ago. Watering the garden has been getting old. The storm came in from east to west believe it or not. Not common but it does happen.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2021, 04:46 AM
Storms went all around us yesterday.
 Just got done watering mine . 
Now time to go do it at work and also fill more mum pots with soil... :-\
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Dirt23 on Jun 10, 2021, 06:07 AM
I love making garlic scape pesto. Use ol fashioned ice cube trays to freeze them in convenient serving sizes
not sure if you like dilly beans but scapes pickled in same manner are tasty if looking for any other ideas
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2021, 06:36 AM
not sure if you like dilly beans but scapes pickled in same manner are tasty if looking for any other ideas

  That sounds interesting. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Jun 10, 2021, 06:48 AM
I scored this off the side of the road last week for free. Going to bring the lady some garlic later this month.

My friend has 1700 garlic in, the elephant garlic is starting to get scapes on them to trim. If he doesnt sell them I'm gonna get some to pickle, sounds good to me.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xX944YyW/20210610-074348.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xX944YyW)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2021, 08:33 AM
Nice score! I’ve looked at that style of compost bin . I like them.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2021, 11:37 AM
Nice cny.   I had an original compost tumbler.  The barrel was tin.   Rusted out over the years... :-\. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2021, 12:47 PM
I just notices tiny green tomatoes on one of my plants. We’re anxiously awaiting a big BLT with our own tomatoes.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 10, 2021, 02:48 PM
We had BLT’s for dinner last night…they were good, but not homegrown tomato/lettuce good…going to be a while for us.
Trying something new this year, keeping all flowers off the tomatoes until they reach 18” tall. An old timer told me that he gets much bigger and healthier tomatoes this way. Also said you get less tomatoes overall but the quality is much better.
We’ll see….
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 10, 2021, 02:49 PM
Heading out to cut the garlic scapes…going to try and pickle them this year as someone suggested.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jun 10, 2021, 02:55 PM
We had BLT’s for dinner last night…they were good, but not homegrown tomato/lettuce good…going to be a while for us.
Trying something new this year, keeping all flowers off the tomatoes until they reach 18” tall. An old timer told me that he gets much bigger and healthier tomatoes this way. Also said you get less tomatoes overall but the quality is much better.
We’ll see….
I pull all the flowers off my peppers until they are about 2' tall. I also top them when they are about a foot tall, makes them branch out like crazy.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2021, 05:05 PM
Heading out to cut the garlic scapes…going to try and pickle them this year as someone suggested.

I munched a few as I was cutting them. At least the mosquitos won’t bother me.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Jun 10, 2021, 06:31 PM

Trying something new this year, keeping all flowers off the tomatoes until they reach 18” tall. An old timer told me that he gets much bigger and healthier tomatoes this way. Also said you get less tomatoes overall but the quality is much better.
We’ll see….
The trick to good tomatoes is to plant the little ones sideways. That way more of the stem becomes root, stronger plants every time. I kid you not, old amish secret, or on a lot of raised bed videos. 😉
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 10, 2021, 08:01 PM
That’s very interesting and makes a lot of sense…going to have to try that next season.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jun 10, 2021, 10:40 PM
I've tried trenching them with good results , but I've also had plants shoot up from the buried part instead of just roots
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 12, 2021, 05:10 AM
Me and the two little Amish girls got 4000 mums planted yesterday.....   There a lot faster than this old guy..,, 8)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 12, 2021, 06:35 AM
I use this one.
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Huge variety and so easy. I just scratch up the soil with a hard rake, spread and walk around on it to push it in a bit. Stuff starts blooming by the end of may and continues right to the hard frost.

You’ll love it. We’re always amazed at all the flowers.

Rg

RG, think it’s too late to throw this down on a newly cleared space?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 12, 2021, 09:04 AM
Nope! Just scatter and rake in a little. Give it a little water and that’s all you have to do. You’ll have flowers till late fall.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: DANMAN on Jun 15, 2021, 06:44 PM
New raised beds this year from rough cut lumber.  Pea pirates already after the vines. 😜
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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 15, 2021, 09:13 PM
Dan,
Very nice layout. Impressive!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 16, 2021, 04:25 AM
Looking good Dan..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 17, 2021, 03:07 PM
Your garden embarrassed me. It’s a really nice job.

I went out to corral my potatoes and asparagus as they were going pretty wild. As usual with an old guy (with time on his hands) it turned into a clean out and upgrade.


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Cleared out the old and laid down new weed barrier and mulch. Then I decided that my potting bench was just plain too big. It has always blocked my access to the back beds. So into the shop it went. When I’m done it’ll be 2 benches. One for potting and one for storage.

Thanks for the inspiration Dan.

Rg
I’ll post some pics of the renovation when it’s done.
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Post by: Bartman44 on Jun 17, 2021, 07:30 PM
Looks sharp RG, nice work. 
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Post by: cnypanfisher on Jun 19, 2021, 04:48 AM
These ramps were really good, I hope the garlic is doing well under the dirt. It's like waiting for xmas.  8)
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 19, 2021, 06:33 AM
Pulled my first batch of radishes a couple days ago.
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Sweet and mild Early Scarlet Globe.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 20, 2021, 06:22 AM
Pickled the garlic scapes last week. Forgot to send the pics.

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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 20, 2021, 06:28 AM
Garden is humming along nicely. Had a small issue with ants but a little Sevin dust took care of them. Rabbits are driving me crazy and are a constant battle. The d**n local fox went and got hit by a car and the rabbits are taking over. Have more fencing this year than I ever did in the past. Most years I didn’t use any. Wife is against the pellet gun, but if they get her sunflowers again I think she will be on board.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 20, 2021, 06:31 AM
Pulled my first batch of radishes a couple days ago.
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Sweet and mild Early Scarlet Globe.

Rg
Looking good! I love radishes and we have been eating a ton of them. Have my third batch growing now.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2021, 06:40 AM
I’ll plant some more radishes today. I’ve got spinach going in the trough planter as well? I fenced the rabbits out last year. Had 2 living in the gardens although they didn’t do any damage.

Which radish variety do you plant for warmer weather? The early scarlet globes will bolt if it gets too warm. I was thinking of switching to Champions. They’re a bit stronger and smaller than the globes.

Rg
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 20, 2021, 06:57 AM
You guys are killing it..  Nice job.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 20, 2021, 08:08 AM
I’ll plant some more radishes today. I’ve got spinach going in the trough planter as well? I fenced the rabbits out last year. Had 2 living in the gardens although they didn’t do any damage.

Which radish variety do you plant for warmer weather? The early scarlet globes will bolt if it gets too warm. I was thinking of switching to Champions. They’re a bit stronger and smaller than the globes.

Rg
Bob,
These are cherry-belles, but this will be our last batch before cooler weather. We try to keep them in the shade and it seems to work for now.
Found this, may try and order some…
Daikon Minowase, 60 day maturity, for possible planting in late spring rather than summer. Watermelon, 60 day maturity, a radish with pink flesh and the same planting strategy.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2021, 08:40 AM
Thanks! I was thinking about trying to shade the trough planter, but, heat is heat.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 05, 2021, 09:28 AM
Things are growing good….

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 05, 2021, 10:04 AM
Looks great as usual Dom.

I’m battling the yearly onslaught of Japanese Beetles and slugs. Gave the asparagus and clematis  a hefty treatment of Malathion yesterday. They were zeroed in on both. Seems to have deterred them for a while.

Added another beetle  trap this morning. That makes 3.

Slugs have been after my potatoes and hostas. Used what bait I had on the hostas last week. Picked up some more this morning. Still have to sprinkle some diatomaceous earth around. It works, but washes away with the rain.

Everything else is growing up just fine.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 05, 2021, 10:58 AM
Garden is humming along nicely. Had a small issue with ants but a little Sevin dust took care of them. Rabbits are driving me crazy and are a constant battle. The d**n local fox went and got hit by a car and the rabbits are taking over. Have more fencing this year than I ever did in the past. Most years I didn’t use any. Wife is against the pellet gun, but if they get her sunflowers again I think she will be on board.

There's an up cycle in rabbits this year in my area. Haven't bothered my garden --- yet.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jul 05, 2021, 01:52 PM
Looks great as usual Dom.

I’m battling the yearly onslaught of Japanese Beetles and slugs. Gave the asparagus and clematis  a hefty treatment of Malathion yesterday. They were zeroed in on both. Seems to have deterred them for a while.

Added another beetle  trap this morning. That makes 3.

Slugs have been after my potatoes and hostas. Used what bait I had on the hostas last week. Picked up some more this morning. Still have to sprinkle some diatomaceous earth around. It works, but washes away with the rain.

Everything else is growing up just fine.

Rg
Japanese beetles attact my asparagus every year. They don't touch any of my other garden plants or flowers so I just leave them be. They have no effect on my asparagus.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 05, 2021, 03:29 PM
They don’t really hurt the asparagus, but, they piss me off to the point of attack. Actually found one on my Garlic yesterday. Thats grounds for a declaration of war! No bug messes with my garlic!

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 06, 2021, 10:14 AM
Looks great as usual Dom.

I’m battling the yearly onslaught of Japanese Beetles and slugs. Gave the asparagus and clematis  a hefty treatment of Malathion yesterday. They were zeroed in on both. Seems to have deterred them for a while.

Added another beetle  trap this morning. That makes 3.

Slugs have been after my potatoes and hostas. Used what bait I had on the hostas last week. Picked up some more this morning. Still have to sprinkle some diatomaceous earth around. It works, but washes away with the rain.

Everything else is growing up just fine.

Rg

Not really garden related, as it has had an impact on my entire property. I have been blessed with the invasion of the gypsy mouth caterpillars. What an absolute mess it’s been for almost 2 months now. Phase two is upon us, moths EVERYWHERE
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Jul 06, 2021, 10:47 AM

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Started some climbing beans and peas for fall gonna put along my chain link fence around lawn and started Basil also
Gonna start saving water I bleed my walleye out on lake Erie for plants
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 06, 2021, 11:02 AM
Haven’t seen any quantity of gypsy moths in our area in a while. There was a trapping program several years ago. I don’t know for sure who put up the traps but they were everywhere. Some sort of cardboard pyramid shaped thing as I recall.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 06, 2021, 11:12 AM
There’s some sort of sticky band you can make to wrap around a tree trunk that catches them before they get to devouring its leaves. You can probably find something with a quick search.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 06, 2021, 11:53 AM
There’s some sort of sticky band you can make to wrap around a tree trunk that catches them before they get to devouring its leaves. You can probably find something with a quick search.

Rg

We ended up going the duck tape route. Trees look like they feared aliens but seemed to reduce the amounts of chewed up leaves and feces falling to the ground.

Noticed last night at the fire pit that they bats sure love motha!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 06, 2021, 05:37 PM
Gotta love bats.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 07, 2021, 04:48 AM
There’s a hillside across the valley called oak hill. Full of oak trees.. It’s bare from the tent caterpillars. I will try and get a picture of it..  Hasn’t happened in 4 or 5 years .
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Post by: tomturkey on Jul 07, 2021, 06:05 AM
Raq

Are they gypsy moth caterpillars not tent caterpillars?  From Howard City to Newaygo the oaks are almost totally bare from the gypsy moth caterpillars. They have also been devastating some of the pines as well. There are a lot of other areas that have been devastated.

Knocking on my wooden head they have not hit my property over by the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Probably next year.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 07, 2021, 06:44 AM
Your right Tom gypsy moth not tent. 
 Not the little skinny black ones but the bigger greener ones.   And there green inside when you squish them…. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 07, 2021, 10:18 AM
There’s a hillside across the valley called oak hill. Full of oak trees.. It’s bare from the tent caterpillars. I will try and get a picture of it..  Hasn’t happened in 4 or 5 years .

Here’s an excerpt from an email I received from DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health:

It is getting late in the season to spray Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) insecticide because is only works on the caterpillars and they should be starting to pupate soon. This is what Jerry Carlson, the chief of the forest health program and research scientist, said the other day regarding gypsy moth natural diseases:
 
"Hope you all heard, the gypsy moth larvae near the Canadian border have been found to be over 50% infected with the virus and a fungus that kills them quick.  Hopefully we will find that in many other parts of the state this week or next.  The heavy rains seem to be a correlation to the rapid spread of these insect diseases."
 
We are likely experiencing the boom of their 10-15 year population cycle and this native disease will eventually take most of them out, if not already. Luckily most trees should be able to recover even after a massive defoliation event and should start to refoliate in the next few weeks. There will be some tree mortality but this it to be expected with gypsy moth population peaks. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 07, 2021, 12:51 PM
Got cherry tomatoes?    ;D

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 07, 2021, 02:40 PM
No pics but I ate a bunch of yellow ( damned if I can remember the name) cherry sized tomatoes a couple hours ago. They never  made it to the table.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 07, 2021, 03:14 PM
Sun sugar ??

These are Tom Tumblers..  Grown in hanging baskets…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 07, 2021, 04:33 PM
 Could be. I’ll have to look at the tag in the ground under the plant. ….if I can find it. Bushy little thing.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Dirt23 on Jul 08, 2021, 05:38 AM
We grow the sungolds and boy are they tasty like the candy of the garden.  Starting to get some tomatoes now but plants were started 3rd week of march.  I feel like even though we don't realize daylight is getting shorter plants sure do and really start working on fruit
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2021, 06:39 AM
Mine are called Sun Sugar. They certainly are sweet. It’s a low bushy plant with a ton of tomatoes.

Only planted 3 plants this year. The past 2 years I had problems with early blight. No signs of anything yet this year. Some nice tomatoes coming in.

Rg

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jul 08, 2021, 10:05 AM
Mine are called Sun Sugar. They certainly are sweet. It’s a low bushy plant with a ton of tomatoes.

Only planted 3 plants this year. The past 2 years I had problems with early blight. No signs of anything yet this year. Some nice tomatoes coming in.

Rg
not sure if it would help you or not, but I stopped my blight problem by pruning the bottom branches. Haven't had a problem the past couple years.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2021, 03:36 PM
Tried that last year to no avail. I rotated my plantings this year as I always do. Maybe it helped.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: cnypanfisher on Jul 09, 2021, 01:18 PM
We did good on our first time with the garlic. Got 75 hard and soft neck garlic and 25 elephant garlic. Not bad our first trip, next year softer soil and I'm gonna energize the soil with the compost from the barrel composter. RG you leave your garlic in longer than we did, my buddy said get it out by July 4th.
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2021, 01:30 PM
Nice haul!

I leave it until most of the leaves are dead. I pulled a couple the other day to check progress. I grow all German hard neck.

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 Nice big heads. They’ll stay another couple weeks or more especially with the rain we’ve had. I like them To start drying out in the ground before I pull them. Works for me anyway.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 09, 2021, 02:27 PM
Nice job guy’s.   👍
I’m getting ready to pull mine and fill the bed with beans and peas…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 09, 2021, 02:40 PM
All kinds of matos left ….. :-\

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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jul 09, 2021, 07:14 PM
That’s perfect! Let you plant them, water them, grow them and then someone just shows up and buys them…all ready and ripe…LOL
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 10, 2021, 04:51 AM
Did 250 tomatoes in hangers and about 25 left…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 10, 2021, 06:46 AM
That’ll help pay for the replacement greenhouse.
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 10, 2021, 06:50 AM
Yeah. Frame has been up for a couple months..  We have been waiting on the plastic to enclose it and finish the inside..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 15, 2021, 05:31 AM
I might pick a peck of peppers for the freezer today..  ;D
 Last of the ones in the greenhouse I have been nursing.  ;)

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 15, 2021, 09:53 AM
Think I’m ok for garlic this year….
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Better  crop than last year. About 115 heads. BIG heads. I’ll let it dry for a couple weeks and then put it into storage.

Got a few bonus Norland Red taters that popped up in the garlic beds. I rotated the beds and you never get all the potatoes you plant.

Put in two varieties of green beans and heirloom wax beans. Tomatoes are starting to ripen up. Had to give the asparagus a bit of a haircut. It was getting so I couldn’t get down the path in the garden.

Did a bunch of pruning and weeding around the flower beds to spruce them up a bit. Glad I got. Lot done early. It’s gonna be a hot one today.

I’ve got a dozen or so heads left from last year. I was thinking about putting them in the ground to possibly harvest this fall.

Anyone ever try that?
Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 15, 2021, 12:33 PM
Looks great…..
For a retired electrician, wood worker, fly tier, rod builder, bobber maker, ring master and everything else.   List is to long… 8).   ;D.  :rotflol: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 15, 2021, 01:04 PM
Ha! Longer than you know.

So I took a shot and planted a dozen heads from last years crop. I stuck them in the ground whole in between the beans. They were starting to sprout and getting kind of soft. Still taste great but, I figure I have an ample new supply. So…what the hey.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 15, 2021, 01:15 PM
Looks great…..
For a retired electrician, wood worker, fly tier, rod builder, bobber maker, ring master and everything else.   List is to long… 8).   ;D.  :rotflol: :rotflol:

Forgot carp-catcher!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 15, 2021, 01:33 PM
Sure glad you spelled carp right.

My Son says I’ve become a “Steward of the Golf Course”. Guess I can add that to the list too.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 15, 2021, 01:43 PM
Forgot carp-catcher!

  Yeah . My fingers were getting tired trying to finish the list…. ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 19, 2021, 02:09 PM
So…last Thursday I went after weeds and some out of control stuff around my raised beds and plantings. By Friday afternoon I had a rash on my chest and arms. By Saturday it spread to my neck and one foot.

There’s no poison ivy, oak or sumac anywhere near my garden. Something I pulled out of the ground caused this rash which worsened on Sunday. Now I’m having to use cortisone cream and taking Zyrtec . It’s kind of status quo right now. Not worse…not really better. Red rash, a few blisters and an ever presence. Haven’t had anything like this since I was a kid running through the woods all day.

Thank heavens it’s only my upper body and one foot rather than the lower regions ( heaven help me)

Doc says it could take 3 weeks to resolve.

OYE! AGAIN
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Jul 19, 2021, 03:40 PM
That's a bummer, wonder what it was.  Poison Ivy and I don't get along at all. I've had really bad bouts over the years so I know the pain.  Feel better.

Bart 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 19, 2021, 03:57 PM
Thanks bud.
I can’t identify the particular plant. But, several weeks ago I did a bit of weeding and had some reaction on my forearms. Didn’t think about it too much until this bout.

Doc said double down on the Zyrtec for a few days. It’s that or steroid shots and To me that’s a last resort. Sometimes these things have to run their course.

I’m pretty leathered…..I’ll get through it.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: camet5 on Jul 19, 2021, 05:12 PM
You could have gotten into some wild parsnip.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z9ZJywTZ/Flowers-VOA-2019-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9ZJywTZ)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Jul 19, 2021, 05:21 PM
Possibly knettlesl
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 19, 2021, 05:35 PM
Jezzz Bob..   Hope it goes away soon..   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 19, 2021, 06:46 PM
Ruled out stinging nettles. I know them from stream fishing and an encounter or two. Nothing like wild parsnip either. I’m not too bad at identifying plants. But, I pulled so many weeds I really can’t determine which it was.

Upped the Zyrtec dose today. Hoping it calms this down. I’m about ready for good old fashioned calamine lotion.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Dirt23 on Jul 20, 2021, 05:46 AM
Be on the lookout for white and black catipilars hickory tusuck to be exact worst rash and itch have ever had
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: iceman260 on Jul 20, 2021, 06:02 AM
Bob I had a similar incident happen recently, was clearing a piece of land behind my garage. Got a rash similar to poison ivy but it didn't itch, just blistered, went away in about 2 weeks. I put calamine lotion on it. Still don't know what caused it, did notice some wild rose and black caps.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 20, 2021, 09:58 AM
Didn’t see any of the above mentioned. The Zyrtec is doing a good job suppressing the reaction though. Much better this morning. I took one Sunday, 2 yesterday about 12 hrs apart and I’ll take another today. Noticeably  more comfortable. Hardly any itch. No new blisters.

Seems like I’m on the right path to healing up. Aside from that, the gardens are looking great.we’re getting tomatoes and the potatoes are starting to die off.

Next time I decide to do some weeding, I’m gonna hit it with weed killer. >:(
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 20, 2021, 12:46 PM
You guys live in New York. Hard telling what's left over in the soil.  :rotflol:

Love Canal?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 20, 2021, 01:56 PM
You guys live in New York. Hard telling what's left over in the soil.  :rotflol:

Love Canal?

   And you probably live in Gary…………..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jul 20, 2021, 04:45 PM
   And you probably live in Gary…………..
  you don't have to live near Gary to experience pollution in indiana. Farmers constantly dump chemicals......on their TILED fields that drain into our waterways. It's not pollution if farmers do it though.
  I work in wastewater and I know of a treatment plant whose effluent dumps into a small creek.  That effluent has to be treated to darn near drinking water quality,  including using uv sterilization (to kill e.coli). Along the same creek the farmers dump so much manure from dairy farms in the fields that it looks like a lake.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 20, 2021, 04:49 PM
   And you probably live in Gary…………..

No, but my wife was born in Gary when it was a much nicer place. (1959). I'm about 2 1/2 hours east of Gary thank God!

Maybe there is something in MY soil as my tallest sweet corn right now is 9 feet +, or I added to much Miracle Grow plant feed.  :whistling:

My front deck floor is 10 feet above ground and some of the corn is little higher than that. Accounting for the raised garden the corn is over 9 feet tall. No tassels yet.

Too much nitrogen? I'm new to this -- only my second year gardening. I took over the garden for my dad. Still a lot to learn.

(https://i.imgur.com/VDdYgNkm.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 20, 2021, 04:53 PM
  you don't have to live near Gary to experience pollution in indiana. Farmers constantly dump chemicals......on their TILED fields that drain into our waterways. It's not pollution if farmers do it though.
  I work in wastewater and I know of a treatment plant whose effluent dumps into a small creek.  That effluent has to be treated to darn near drinking water quality,  including using uv sterilization (to kill e.coli). Along the same creek the farmers dump so much manure from dairy farms in the fields that it looks like a lake.

A lot of things to blame for pollution, not just farmers. Aren't there still sewage treatment plants that have the local storm drains running into the plants, and when there is too much rain they have to release untreated sewage into the local waterway?

We have properties on the lakes here that look like mannicured golf courses. Has to be some serious fertilizer and herbicides doing that.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jul 20, 2021, 05:01 PM
A lot of things to blame for pollution, not just farmers. Aren't there still sewage treatment plants that have the local storm drains running into the plants and when there is too much rain they have to release untreated sewage into the local waterway?

We have properties on the lakes here that look like mannicured golf courses. Has to be some serious fertilizer and herbicides doing that.
Several treatment plants still have combined sewers that do overflow during heavy rains. And the ones that don't have people illegally pumping storm water in their sewers.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 20, 2021, 05:52 PM
Where I live there’s little worry about that problem. I’m well out of harms way here in our little village of Macedon. This was definitely a plant based attack. Which really pees me off because I provided the little demon……whatever it was….a place to live and grow. Then it goes and makes me miserable…well…uncomfortable for a week or more I’d guess.

Anyway, I’m gonna spray the worst possible horrible chemical on those weeds I can find and never think about it again. ( not a lot though)

9’ corn…….sounds like it doesn’t need a shot of MG nastiness.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 20, 2021, 06:49 PM
Where I live there’s little worry about that problem. I’m well out of harms way here in our little village of Macedon. This was definitely a plant based attack. Which really pees me off because I provided the little demon……whatever it was….a place to live and grow. Then it goes and makes me miserable…well…uncomfortable for a week or more I’d guess.

Anyway, I’m gonna spray the worst possible horrible chemical on those weeds I can find and never think about it again. ( not a lot though)

9’ corn…….sounds like it doesn’t need a shot of MG nastiness.

I don't blame you. I'm very sensitive to poison ivy and have had it really bad in my younger days. Plant base dermatitis is no picnic. So whatever it was...

I was only kidding about New York.  I actually lived on military property as a dependent in Massachusetts that ended up a Superfund clean up site. They used some kind of chemical around the foundations of our quarters that must have been pretty bad as they totally removed the soil and there is still no development there.

Yeah I have since heard disparaging comments about MG.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 20, 2021, 06:52 PM
Several treatment plants still have combined sewers that do overflow during heavy rains. And the ones that don't have people illegally pumping storm water in their sewers.

It's a shame we can't fix all those. We can spend billions on the military industrial complex but ... (Not knocking the military as I am a veteran.)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Jul 20, 2021, 07:59 PM
It's a shame we can't fix all those. We can spend billions on the military industrial complex but ... (Not knocking the military as I am a veteran.)
At this point there are so many problems that compound the issue I don't know how you could fix the problems. Most municipalities installed water and sewer but not drainage.  Now that they are installing drainage,  there isn't anywhere for it to go. All the fields around here are tiled. 1" of rain and the creeks are rushing.  2" and they are backed up. There is no where for it to go and ends up in the sewers.
  I know I keep getting down on farmers but explain to me how if you are to build a new business around here now, you have to have a way to capture and hold a 2" rainfall on your property.  But farmers can tile all they want. What causes more issues, run off from the parking lot of a 1 acre business or the 500 acre tiled field next to it.
  Sorry for the derailment,  just tired of seeing this planet trashed.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2021, 08:27 AM
I don't blame you. I'm very sensitive to poison ivy and have had it really bad in my younger days. Plant base dermatitis is no picnic. So whatever it was...

I was only kidding about New York.  I actually lived on military property as a dependent in Massachusetts that ended up a Superfund clean up site. They used some kind of chemical around the foundations of our quarters that must have been pretty bad as they totally removed the soil and there is still no development there.

Yeah I have since heard disparaging comments about MG.

Yeah, Dom turned me organic years ago. I might get a spot or two on my tomatoes, but at least I know what I’m eating…..from my gardens anyway.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 21, 2021, 09:13 AM
Organic makes sense but... being heavily involved in aquaculture as president of my state association etc. we found at least in some cases it's used by marketers as a marketing ploy to raise prices. Sure you have to meet requirements to be certified, but I'm not convinced some of the "organic" foods out there are truly 100 percent "organic."

And just because something used is "organic" doesn't mean it's good for you.

But I get your drift that if you grow it yourself you have total control. Or do you? Are you sure the seeds you use came from organically raised plants?

Here's a good one for you: Male tilapia grow the fastest and grow the largest. Therefore it's common practice for tilapia farmers to treat their feed when they are fry with methyl-testosterone to produce all males.This is because as you probably know, most fish out there  don't become male or female right after they hatch. It takes a little longer.  Anyway allegedly the hormone is long gone once the fish reaches harvest size, but the government adamantly refused to give me permission to do it with my trout (my taxidermy market prefers males) even though my trout were not produced for the food market. I guess I just didn't have the funds to contribute to campaigns and the lobbyists to push my cause.

Additionally, knowing what I know about tilapia imported from Asian and other countries you couldn't pay me to buy or eat them. Last I knew they are exempt from any restrictions like they are in the U.S. (other than the methyl- testosterone) as in we are not allowed to use drugs or other chemicals and they can grow them at high densities in sewage treatment ponds, and throw the kitchen sink at them as in chemicals to keep them alive.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 21, 2021, 09:20 AM
At this point there are so many problems that compound the issue I don't know how you could fix the problems. Most municipalities installed water and sewer but not drainage.  Now that they are installing drainage,  there isn't anywhere for it to go. All the fields around here are tiled. 1" of rain and the creeks are rushing.  2" and they are backed up. There is no where for it to go and ends up in the sewers.
  I know I keep getting down on farmers but explain to me how if you are to build a new business around here now, you have to have a way to capture and hold a 2" rainfall on your property.  But farmers can tile all they want. What causes more issues, run off from the parking lot of a 1 acre business or the 500 acre tiled field next to it.
  Sorry for the derailment,  just tired of seeing this planet trashed.

I agree with you totally. But it has been even worse. When I was growing up Lake Erie was all but dead. A river in Ohio regularly caught on fire. The Clean Water Act helped a lot although some politicians now what to remove it.

As far as the farmers they apparently have a strong Farm Bureau in your state. Same here in Indiana. No issues dredging and clearing streams and rivers here, but Michigan is just the opposite. Remove one tree from a creek and you are in deep sheet in Michigan. It's because tourism brings big dollars in Michigan, and farmers do in Indiana.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2021, 12:49 PM
I don’t buy “organic” foods. I just try my best to keep what I grow safe to eat. I use the MG on my flower beds. I don’t eat many flowers. Well, except for my black opal basil and Greek oregano. Those  never need any additional stuff to make them grow.

Rg
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Jul 21, 2021, 07:17 PM
RG, the last three weeks I've had a rash on my sides near my arm pits. As well as on my forearm. It's not acting like poison ivy or oak. And I was doing a good bit of weeding in the garden. It's getting better but still hanging on. I didn't notice any new weeds in the garden. I attributed the rash to heat rash as it has been crazy hot and humid at work.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Jul 22, 2021, 05:36 AM
I always carried a bottle with baking soda in my truck when I was working. It works wonders on getting rid of  heat rash.

Making a paste out of it and putting the paste on a bee sting takes the sting out of the sting.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2021, 05:51 AM
Mine is healing well after 4 days of taking cetirizine ( aka Zyrtec). Stopped the reaction cold in a couple days. I’m sure mine was plant based. Just can’t identify which weed caused it. I bought the Walmart Equate brand. Same exact dose for 1/3 the cost of the name brand. I took 1 the first 24 hrs, another and another 12 hrs later. Then 2 more at 12 hr intervals. Stopped taking it yesterday. 1% hydrocortisone helped relieve the itching.

Worked for me anyway.

Good news is, my beans have already sprouted and the garlic experiment is working. They’re growing up through already.. it’ll be interesting to see what I get.

Benadryl cream works wonders on insect bites. I’ve used it a couple times at the golf course where I’m working. We’re moving targets for every biting bug there is when we’re mowing.

Speaking of golf…my Son and I are playing the club today. Sure is a benefit to play a $60 per round course free. Also nice to experience the fruits of our labors. It’s kind of our 18 hole garden.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2021, 05:31 PM
Actually it’s Lyme disease. It manifests with a circular rash at the infection site. It’s very treatable but persistent.

Nothing like what I had. Or what was described.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 23, 2021, 06:29 AM
that kind of s___ blows my mind!  why we have to grow food "safely" here, but we can import stuff grown without regulations at all!  who is the moron making this possible? lol

isnt fish food full of contaminates too?  its everywhere you turn! in the food in the water in the air. then we have companies like J&J and monsantos that knowingly poison millions of people for decades!  those people should be tied in the town square and stoned. imo  maybe next guy would think twice.

Who are the people that make that possible? Politiicans of course that take lobby money.

Fish food here is NOT contaminated no matter what you read or hear. It's very tightly controlled and inspected.

Personally think the whole glyposates controversy is overblown. It breaks down rapidly in the soil and people that allegedly got sick from it weren't following proper precautions. When spraying any herbicide keep it off your skin and out of your lungs! Common sense! It sure is a gravy train for law firms though.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2021, 07:03 AM
How bout mums?

(https://i.postimg.cc/qtZVxqgP/C01-E5339-704-C-49-E6-9-B24-9-A6-AA6-F5-C292.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qtZVxqgP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nXJHXXQT/D404-D1-B1-A7-FC-4465-A9-DA-BD546-F22-F459.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXJHXXQT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Fd2Mw6yG/F5-E0-E9-D5-0589-420-D-9437-4-DD0-E2789-E80.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Fd2Mw6yG)

 That’s not even half of them…,,,
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 23, 2021, 08:41 AM
How bout mums?

(https://i.postimg.cc/qtZVxqgP/C01-E5339-704-C-49-E6-9-B24-9-A6-AA6-F5-C292.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qtZVxqgP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nXJHXXQT/D404-D1-B1-A7-FC-4465-A9-DA-BD546-F22-F459.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXJHXXQT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Fd2Mw6yG/F5-E0-E9-D5-0589-420-D-9437-4-DD0-E2789-E80.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Fd2Mw6yG)

 That’s not even half of them…,,,


Every year Donna and I plant what are "supposed to be" hardy mums out front of the porch.
And they never come back up the following year.
Not this year.
My son Jeff is buyin the house by year's end.
So he can play those games here on out.

 :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2021, 09:29 AM
This one sat on the picnic table in a pot outside all winter. It decided to come back this year.

(https://i.postimg.cc/64rGSDYv/A182739-A-637-D-4-ADC-B871-6772720-EA45-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/64rGSDYv)

So I stuck it in the ground and it’s pretty happy.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2021, 11:24 AM
Same here Mac. I don’t know what they mean by “hardy”
 But my mom always has some come back.  But there under one metal roof that piles a lot of snow on them..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 23, 2021, 11:53 AM
Same here Mac. I don’t know what they mean by “hardy”
 But my mom always has some come back.  But there under one metal roof that piles a lot of snow on them..

Same - ours were in a garden below the porch awning.
An awning that dumps a TON of snow down on top of the garden.
Still.................

We have been told that "hardy" mums will come up every year.
But we have not been succesful.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2021, 01:41 PM
There’s supposedly a variety called Igloo Garden Mums that are purported to be hardy to -30f. I can’t find any info on where to get them. I’d love to have some for my gardens. I’m gonna mulch the heck out of mine in hopes that it comes back next year. That pot had purple and white. Looks like the white survived.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2021, 02:33 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/yJ6w6dHJ/3-D9-A9305-35-ED-4-FF4-B135-306-AF3-B57-F89.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJ6w6dHJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/94xsDhmL/5-B1977-E1-57-E8-4-D40-984-B-CBF112-AD7201.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94xsDhmL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CRs3V8WT/6-BF81221-8166-49-DA-813-A-2103-CFED6-DFD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRs3V8WT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7Gh89Ltv/B3807-AB8-906-B-4136-9256-396-C1-F7-E4-CB5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7Gh89Ltv)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 23, 2021, 02:49 PM
Just scored a composter on my way  to the beer store after work. 
The guy said $10. I said oh. And walked away.  He stopped me and said “ but if you want it I will take $5.. 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/068dLKq4/E96-E21-F4-0-DD5-4130-AB69-9-D917-AAD0-C89.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/068dLKq4)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 23, 2021, 03:27 PM
There’s supposedly a variety called Igloo Garden Mums that are purported to be hardy to -30f. I can’t find any info on where to get them. I’d love to have some for my gardens. I’m gonna mulch the heck out of mine in hopes that it comes back next year. That pot had purple and white. Looks like the white survived.

Growjoy.com
And do a search for “igloo mums”
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 23, 2021, 04:27 PM
Nice score Dom

Did a quick search and went back to turning tops for the market.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2021, 02:11 PM
Did a bunch of peppers this afternoon..

(https://i.postimg.cc/47HmNhqw/21099317-DAE9-447-F-BDEA-BCD40-C72-D9-DA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47HmNhqw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Sj8JBCWx/4335-FC7-A-7-A73-4-FB8-9541-E2-C1-F62-AD5-A5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sj8JBCWx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7JvbCZy4/7-A3-A8297-0-DD9-497-E-A74-E-0-EA9-FE0-A8-EE1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JvbCZy4)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2021, 02:49 PM
Looks great Dom.That’ll get you through some of the winter.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Beekeeper1099 on Jul 25, 2021, 06:31 AM
Looks like quite the mixed bag of peppers. Those would be great in a breakfast casserole.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 25, 2021, 06:56 AM
Did a bunch of peppers this afternoon..

(https://i.postimg.cc/47HmNhqw/21099317-DAE9-447-F-BDEA-BCD40-C72-D9-DA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47HmNhqw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Sj8JBCWx/4335-FC7-A-7-A73-4-FB8-9541-E2-C1-F62-AD5-A5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sj8JBCWx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7JvbCZy4/7-A3-A8297-0-DD9-497-E-A74-E-0-EA9-FE0-A8-EE1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JvbCZy4)

Those are nice! Ever have any issues with cross pollinating of them?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2021, 07:14 AM
Looks like quite the mixed bag of peppers. Those would be great in a breakfast casserole.

  That and lots of sausage and pepper sandwiches. ;)
 There’s 5 different kinds. Two sweet and 3 mild to hot.. 
 I don’t take time to separate them so I just mix them all together. Just enough kick.. Use sweet sausage and good to go.. 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2021, 07:14 AM
Those are nice! Ever have any issues with cross pollinating of them?
 
  No..
Unless you are saving the seeds for next year..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2021, 01:43 PM
https://laidbackgardener.blog/2017/06/01/gardening-myth-if-you-plant-hot-peppers-and-sweet-peppers-together-it-will-alter-their-taste/

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2021, 02:16 PM
A hot bell pepper might be good.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2021, 02:31 PM
Ahhhhh..  1/2 hour left in this heat and I can shut the gates and go home and check my garden.   Don’t think we had enough rain this morning…… :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2021, 02:37 PM
I had enough last night. Have to water tomorrow though I’m sure. Probably have to put some water on the course as well. Hard as that is to believe after almost 7” of rain last week. Not that it’s my decision or anything.



Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 27, 2021, 12:00 AM
Mine is healing well after 4 days of taking cetirizine ( aka Zyrtec). Stopped the reaction cold in a couple days. I’m sure mine was plant based. Just can’t identify which weed caused it. I bought the Walmart Equate brand. Same exact dose for 1/3 the cost of the name brand. I took 1 the first 24 hrs, another and another 12 hrs later. Then 2 more at 12 hr intervals. Stopped taking it yesterday. 1% hydrocortisone helped relieve the itching.

Worked for me anyway.

Good news is, my beans have already sprouted and the garlic experiment is working. They’re growing up through already.. it’ll be interesting to see what I get.

Benadryl cream works wonders on insect bites. I’ve used it a couple times at the golf course where I’m working. We’re moving targets for every biting bug there is when we’re mowing.

Speaking of golf…my Son and I are playing the club today. Sure is a benefit to play a $60 per round course free. Also nice to experience the fruits of our labors. It’s kind of our 18 hole garden.

Speaking of insect bites, deer flies love me. I'm convinced there is something about me that causes them to home in on me. I don't believe it's anything I apply as in aftershave lotion etc. Anybody else? I once grounded a boat to get out on a remote stream, and had several hundred land on the front of the boat. I ran like hell.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 27, 2021, 03:58 AM
All I have to do is take my hat off. My shaved head is like a deer fly magnet. Mowing the golf course I wear a straw hat that I spritz with bug spray. Seems to keep them away.

I like to take my walk on the canal trail but this time of year I avoid it unless it’s pretty dark out. They’re terrible down there.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Jul 27, 2021, 06:33 PM
All I have to do is take my hat off. My shaved head is like a deer fly magnet. Mowing the golf course I wear a straw hat that I spritz with bug spray. Seems to keep them away.

I like to take my walk on the canal trail but this time of year I avoid it unless it’s pretty dark out. They’re terrible down there.

Deer fly and horse fly love me
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 30, 2021, 12:03 PM
Picked a huge box of peppers and tomatoes this morning from my greenhouse stash…
 This will give me enough peppers for the freezer for the winter.
 The ones in the garden will be for salads … ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/47Z8q1NK/EF4-A8874-1-ECB-477-E-AEB5-B8-DBDF72-EDB6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47Z8q1NK)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 30, 2021, 02:28 PM
You do love your peppers!

Been getting tomatoes to eat. Having grilled cheese with garden tomato and bacon for Friday dinner.

We eat bad on Friday.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jul 31, 2021, 12:37 PM
Dug one bed of potatoes today. Got a nice yield. Some subterranean muncher chewed a good dozen taters. Gonna have to check the other two beds for signs of invasion. They were salvaged for mashed taters to go with baked ham, tomatoes and cukes from the garden.

Shared some taters with outer neighbor.

Beans are coming up fast. Gonna have to corral them this week or they’ll be all over the place. Garlic is put up for the year…best harvest yet.

Gonna miss my gardens come January. But, I’ll have the fruits of my labors to enjoy.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 31, 2021, 01:21 PM
I need to find a different strain of corn next year that is shorter. In the 11 foot range now and finally growing tassels. Every time we get a forecast for strong thunderstorm winds I have to slide 8 foot panels in place on the west and south end to keep them from being blown down. The 2 by 6's you see have a space between then to slide in the plywood.

(https://i.imgur.com/IPD1qqcm.jpg)

My deck floor is 10 feet an as you can see they are above it. This is accounting for the raised garden they are in.

(https://i.imgur.com/ueVna8xm.jpg)

I thought I was getting carried away with the Miracle Grow fertilizer every two weeks (12-4-8), but a soil test didn't show a lot of nitrogen in the soil. Probably using it as fast as I apply it? Or the soil test is flawed? But I did it twice. I'm adding a 10-10-10 granular now as I was concerned that the tassles weren't appearing. They are now.

I'm new this so still learning.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Or maybe I should forgo the corn next year as it's readily available in my area at an affordable price.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 31, 2021, 01:26 PM
First batch of beans and peas are good.   Second planting is about 10” tall..
 Going out to clean a box with not much going on except a couple tomatoe plants and plant my 3rd round of seeds..

(https://i.postimg.cc/5XpWCKCq/01173-C0-B-C73-F-4-F9-D-A9-F5-E06-F0-E13833-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XpWCKCq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JtB82QfM/B3-D4-E6-BB-4335-44-F0-95-DB-F73-B6-B0-E1738.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtB82QfM)


(https://i.postimg.cc/nMYxxLhP/8567-A3-CA-33-E7-4-F94-A80-A-088-AF0-CB8-F25.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMYxxLhP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MXxk98mb/DFF574-F6-5090-4-A23-8-D80-49-EEE6227-A74.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MXxk98mb)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 31, 2021, 01:35 PM
First batch of beans and peas are good.   Second planting is about 10” tall..
 Going out to clean a box with not much going on except a couple tomatoe plants and plant my 3rd round of seeds..

That's awesome! I planted my pole beans a little later so no beans yet. I went to pole beans as I'm too lazy and old to bend over to pick beans as in bush beans.
Man those things really climb once they get going don't they!

(https://i.imgur.com/gnJSSSHm.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 31, 2021, 01:44 PM
Put your grass clippings around your corn. 100% nitrogen…
 But that won’t help much now…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Jul 31, 2021, 03:45 PM
Put your grass clippings around your corn. 100% nitrogen…
 But that won’t help much now…

Thanks I'll do that next year.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 06, 2021, 05:21 PM
Pulled my garlic..  planted late and only 50.  But that should get us through..
(https://i.postimg.cc/HcNshfTD/19-C5-FB8-E-8-B64-48-DB-9552-968-F534-E92-DC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HcNshfTD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/F1fKLsx9/EA6-FEB03-D12-F-493-D-B990-22-A678-B8-A830.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1fKLsx9)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 06, 2021, 05:22 PM
Have to start looking for new seed.  These were from last year’s crop..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 06, 2021, 08:00 PM
Line of thunderstorms with up to 60 mph wind coming through. This is my west and south facing wind block. Panels are 8 feet high. I call it shanty town sweet corn.



I think I'm going to pass on sweet corn next year. A pain in the *** and readily available locally.

(https://i.imgur.com/GZQ4vFpm.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 07, 2021, 09:30 AM
Have to start looking for new seed.  These were from last year’s crop..
The price for seed garlic online is ridiculous.
Much of my seed comes from what I grew. I supplement with garlic from a Local farm market. They sell quarts of cloves for around $7. I sort it out for the best seed and save the rest to use. Usually jar it up in olive or vegetable oil. Keep it in the fridge and use it when I want flavored oil and garlic.

Pulled my other two potato beds today.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FdqZzqHv/C2297-E18-852-A-4023-9395-A4-CE69-BC4-FF1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdqZzqHv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2b3GzmmT/E77-F3-FD5-17-A5-45-BE-8-B65-3-A40-D975-D7-EC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2b3GzmmT)

Really nice harvest this year. More than enough to share. They’ll dry for a week or so then I’ll wash them and dry them a bit more for storage.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 07, 2021, 06:11 PM
Nice tatos bob....
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 07, 2021, 09:14 PM
I finally got a good measurement on one of the stocks by using a big A frame ladder because I had to "splint" one of the stalks that was bowing. 12 feet 6 inches. That's me standing on the ground (not kneeling) to give perspective. Like I said next year no corn or shorter corn. This is ridiculous!

(https://i.imgur.com/pC9XrQAl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/djxm2PCl.jpg)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2021, 07:10 AM
keep juicing it cecil the record is like 40ft. lol
:rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:

The ears must be 18” by now.. 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2021, 08:18 AM
You’re gonna need that step ladder just to pick some corn. Never seen corn that tall.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2021, 08:57 AM
That’s an interesting article.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 08, 2021, 08:58 AM
keep juicing it cecil the record is like 40ft. lol

Darn I think I'm going to fall short!  :(   :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 08, 2021, 09:00 AM
:rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:

The ears must be 18” by now.. 8)

Look normal so far. With my luck giant stalks and tiny ears! One ag teacher I know said I might get three ears per stalk!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2021, 01:31 PM
That article is crazy.  And right here in NYS..  I’m surrounded by sweet and cow corn.  Running over in a bit to get another dozen sweet..   Cook it up on the grill with some chicken later..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2021, 01:33 PM
And stop at the drunk Russian guys to see if he has any seed garlic.   Wonder if he will offer me some of his homemade vodka again… 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2021, 02:26 PM
I remember the last time you stopped there ;) ;)

The leftover heads I had from last year and planted in between the beans are doing well. They’re about a foot high. It’ll be interesting to see what I get this fall.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2021, 03:33 PM
Got me 12 big bulbs of Russian Whites. 
 Ten bucks a dozen and no vodka… ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FYn29gdN/4-A6-F481-C-796-F-46-AE-B421-DCF8-D5-C86-A1-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYn29gdN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/N273Y3Tz/8-F848-CA7-DD4-F-4-C05-AD67-81025-A6-FDAF1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N273Y3Tz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ppCwStP9/E872-CAA0-E974-4-E49-9-D75-60-BFCB7-F51-F4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ppCwStP9)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 08, 2021, 04:05 PM
No vodka???
What a way to treat a return customer.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2021, 06:36 PM
i have seen 3 eared corn.  it wasnt taller than the rest and seed came from same pack. never looked into why it happens.

i never grown garlic.  do you grow from seed?

  Cloves from other bulbs.  Plant in September and harvest next summer..
Look it up. The easiest thing to grow.. ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 09, 2021, 05:22 AM
Mine from the garden are drying good. 
And for the olive oil storage put a bunch of basil leaves in it and you will have garlic, basil oil to cook with.. ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2b0RxCK7/18-AEF6-B0-C202-4051-B2-D4-001-C2-EE405-FC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2b0RxCK7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bSdXCKXc/DC57-BEDB-1-A55-4309-BD54-74-E26-FCA7466.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSdXCKXc)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Dirt23 on Aug 09, 2021, 05:48 AM
If you find you have a surplus of garlic try making your own garlic powder it's so much more flavorful than any store bought.  Chop in processor and dehydrate once thoroughly dried store in a mason jar.  20 lbs of garlic will turn to about 3.5 lbs of powder.  Yah the wife has a garlic problem around 1000 head drying in barn as we speak!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 09, 2021, 05:57 AM
1000… :w00t: :w00t:  :flex: :flex: :flex:
 I only have 1  8x4 foot raised bed to do mine.  You must have 10 long rows or more planted..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 09, 2021, 07:31 AM
What do you guys use for pesticides? For the 3rd year in a row my gardens has been destroyed by squash bugs. I tried a neem oil solution last year and it helped a little. This year it seems to have had no effect.  My zucchini,  cucumbers, squash and melons are dead.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 09, 2021, 09:28 AM
I very rarely use any pesticides. When I absolutely have to I use Malathion. I start with a very weak solution. Usually does the trick. I do use it at a max solution on my ornamentals. My asiatic lilies are prone to red lily leaf Beatles. They’ll strip a plant in a couple days if I don’t catch them.

It wipes them out.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 09, 2021, 12:34 PM
Trust me, I don't want to use any pesticides but at this point I don't have a choice.  I have tried just about everything.  It's a bummer to spend all the time in the garden just to have bugs wipe it out over night.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 09, 2021, 02:07 PM
Been there….didn’t like it either.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Aug 09, 2021, 04:22 PM
Some recent visitors to my gardens.
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/2Lw5tg8g/g1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2Lw5tg8g)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YjwfJgCx/g2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YjwfJgCx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fVkxxf8M/g3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fVkxxf8M)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WhNm4vrF/g4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WhNm4vrF)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 09, 2021, 04:52 PM
Your grandson I assume…handsome boy. What a gift.

The others are great , but pale in comparison.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 09, 2021, 05:02 PM
I haven’t seen a hummingbird mouth in a couple years .., Great pictures.,,
Especially the tomatoe 🍅 picker..  ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 09, 2021, 08:17 PM
This forming ear on one of my 12 1/2 foot corn plants is 15 inches long. Or will the ear itself be normal size once it's husked?

(https://i.imgur.com/oqv1bGIm.jpg)

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 09, 2021, 08:18 PM
I haven’t seen a hummingbird mouth in a couple years .., Great pictures.,,
Especially the tomatoe 🍅 picker..  ;D

Saw my first one the other day.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Pequod1 on Aug 10, 2021, 02:09 AM
Nothing better than having your grandson help in the garden.  Something he will always remember. Nice job Bart.
    Thought I might up date my garden news from last year - a disaster.  After all my hard work with raised beds and fencing, I bought a truck load of garden soil from the local Garden Factory  for close to $300.  Nothing grew in it!  I had the soil tested and the PH was 7.8.  It was like planting in drano.  You can imagine how I felt.  This year I emptied most of the soil from the beds ,added organic acid and filled the beds with coast of Maine raised bed soil.  Expensive, but great. My tomatoes probably cost me $500/ lb!  In the picture, if you look at the soil behind the tomatoes, that’s the original garden factory soil.  Not even weeds grow in it! 
You would think I learned my lesson, but no.  I bought some tomato plants from the garden factory and they developed curly leaf virus. Pulled them out and burned them just in time. 
(https://i.postimg.cc/ctxstWcq/7-F76-D347-B52-C-4-E15-AD5-D-D865-EC918-AB5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ctxstWcq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LYB9s5LB/9139-B1-D5-ACB7-42-D1-ABAC-B07441247-A15.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYB9s5LB)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 10, 2021, 06:15 AM
Tax are you sure that’s sweet corn and not cow corn???
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 10, 2021, 06:16 AM
Garden looks great PQ..  To bad about the bad soil…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 10, 2021, 07:10 AM
those squash bugs got me a couple years ago.  read up on them.
I have read all I can stand to read. Most recommend pulling them off by hand. Or using a neem oil and soap mixture. I had some success with the neem. It's not possible to pick them out of a large patch of cucumbers.  After checking out the suggestion of malathion  I think that's my best bet. I just replanted zucchini,  squash and cucumbers.  I know it's late but I'm hoping to attract them so I can kill them.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2021, 01:57 PM
It works systemically as I understand it. They recommend waiting 5 days or so to harvest as I remember. You might try some diatomaceous earth as well. It’s completely harmless ( provided you don’t  suck up a lung full. ( I wear a respirator) Crawling pests don’t like it. It’s my go to for slugs. To them it’s like crawling across a field of broken glass.

Don’t really know if the squash bugs would be affected by it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 10, 2021, 02:31 PM
Tax are you sure that’s sweet corn and not cow corn???

Not supposed to be Cow corn.  It's this one:

https://www.reimerseeds.com/truckers-favorite-yellow-corn.aspx
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 12, 2021, 04:45 PM
I'm not sure if I will bother to push my corn back up and stake it after the lastest severe thunderstorm and high winds. For the last few days we've been averaging two severe storms a day and a cold front is scheduled to hit later today.

I think I'm done with trying the raise sweet corn. Just too windy here. I also had issues last year with shorter corn. Sweet corn is plentiful here in Indiana and reasonable so I will concentrate my efforts on other crops.

(https://i.imgur.com/e9ym2HEl.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2021, 08:14 AM
The bigger they are…the harder they fall..I guess. Think I’ll get some corn for the grill later.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 13, 2021, 08:22 AM
The bigger they are…the harder they fall..I guess. Think I’ll get some corn for the grill later.

True but not sure it matters here with corn due to the shallow roots. Just too many strong storms in summer.  I think friends in Michigan north of me are still without power with one that has a tree fallen in her yard.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2021, 02:21 PM
Hope it calms down for you. We were supposed to get some storms today. Not a drop so far.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Aug 13, 2021, 02:33 PM
Not sure what this thing is? Octo-gourd? Star-kin? It started growing out of my compost pile. Seeds from hybrid plants produce some funny things.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gw9mjsqX/20210813-141731.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gw9mjsqX)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 13, 2021, 02:41 PM
Yikes! That’s an alien looking thing.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 13, 2021, 02:50 PM
Could be an octopus gourd of sorts.. See if the legs get longer.. 
 Will make a nice fall decoration.. ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 15, 2021, 09:33 AM
Did a bunch of gardening this morning. Had to corral my beans. They were getting out of control. Re-planted the trough planter with radishes and spinach.got the 3 empty potato  beds straightened out. Two  will be my garlic beds this fall. Thinking of putting some carrots in one for a fall crop.

Still getting cukes and tomatoes every day. Sure gonna miss fresh tomatoes this winter.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 15, 2021, 10:30 AM
Nice Bob..
 Watered for 3 hours this morning and hope to fish this afternoon..
 Way to early for mums to have this much color on them now…

(https://i.postimg.cc/nM5xBmxx/9815-F4-BA-2-BFD-4-F14-8-AAB-04-FC5-AB4-B0-C5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nM5xBmxx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/f3g2pxBT/0-E183-EA9-78-A7-44-B3-8190-0-E49-A6-AD9-D12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/f3g2pxBT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xX5Fyrmm/95-CBC9-F1-DD8-D-4401-9-AE9-E55-E651-E006-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xX5Fyrmm)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 15, 2021, 02:01 PM
Talk about watering
(https://i.postimg.cc/Lh1ndg6x/4089-B0-DB-1095-4-E31-9423-2-BF41-C63764-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lh1ndg6x)

I have to get some pics of the irrigation system in operation. We pump from the main pond. Haven’t been in the pump house yet, but the pump has to be a monster. When they fire off the fairway heads there’s as many as a dozen shooting water 75 yards. It’s impressive.

I’ll tell you though…pond water this time of year smells pretty ripe.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 15, 2021, 02:20 PM
Our dripper lines run off a pond.  There’s a big filter in between that has to be cleaned a couple times a week.
You can smell the pond water.  But we don’t have geese pooping in the pond. Just bass and blue gills.. ;) 
 
The rest is done by hand pumped out of a 2000 gallon tank that gets filled by wells..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 15, 2021, 04:18 PM
Geese are nothing but feathered rats. The club used to get nuisance permits. But the tree hugging membership put a stop to it. They make an unbelievable mess and chew the hell out of otherwise beautiful approaches and fairways. The possums and skunks do a number on them too. Digging holes all over the place looking for worms I guess. Stupid “forever wild” designation.

We chased 50 or more down the fairway after blowing off greens this morning.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 15, 2021, 08:12 PM
Talk about watering
(https://i.postimg.cc/Lh1ndg6x/4089-B0-DB-1095-4-E31-9423-2-BF41-C63764-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lh1ndg6x)

I have to get some pics of the irrigation system in operation. We pump from the main pond. Haven’t been in the pump house yet, but the pump has to be a monster. When they fire off the fairway heads there’s as many as a dozen shooting water 75 yards. It’s impressive.

I’ll tell you though…pond water this time of year smells pretty ripe.

I'm sure the grass likes it though.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Aug 15, 2021, 08:16 PM
I know I should have probably left it alone but I staked back up my corn that got beat to hell by a severe storm on Thursday. I also ran some lines of rope between some of the rows for extra support. Took me a day and a half. My back is sore! No sweet corn planted next year! Not worth the trouble, and it's plentiful and cheap locally. After all I live in Indiana.

Holy batman they really soaked me for 48 eight foot one by two furring strips, which I made into stakes! Lumber is still high!

Before:

(https://i.imgur.com/e9ym2HEm.jpg)



After:
(https://i.imgur.com/82zKfNhm.jpg)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 18, 2021, 02:10 PM
Just shy of 1” so far today. Think it’ll get well over that by the time this weather passes.

Been a wet summer.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Aug 18, 2021, 03:49 PM

 Steady rain most of the day here
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 19, 2021, 12:15 PM
1 1/2” yesterday.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 19, 2021, 03:30 PM
Haven’t had to water my garden much. 
 1 1/4” Wednesday. Emptied it last night just before it started raining again and this since then..

(https://i.postimg.cc/684ZFHYY/B2658963-5-A64-4-C22-98-CF-4609211-C2579.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/684ZFHYY)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 19, 2021, 03:38 PM
That’s a lot of water again. The course was really saturated this morning. Had to skip a couple fairways mowing. I’ll catch them tomorrow before the tournament. It’ll be a hustle to get them mowed and blown off. Those left haven’t been mowed since Tuesday. That’s a lot of growth to mow. They’re normally done 3 days a week. Guess grass doesn’t know it’s not supposed to grow.

Gardens are really happy though.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Aug 19, 2021, 03:50 PM
A little over 6" here in the past 2 days  :wacko:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 19, 2021, 04:15 PM
A lot of rain WW.
 And think we were in a drought the end of spring. 
 Oneida lake will be a mess for a couple weeks….
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Aug 19, 2021, 04:31 PM
6” of rain is crazy. Hope all is well.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: wallyworld on Aug 19, 2021, 06:02 PM
A lot of rain WW.
 And think we were in a drought the end of spring. 
 Oneida lake will be a mess for a couple weeks….
Yep and Delta is in bad shape too
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 20, 2021, 03:42 AM
Yep and Delta is in bad shape too

  I see that.  2 feet above record flood stage….
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 06, 2021, 05:33 AM
Picked 25 lbs of tomatoes yesterday and made 11 quarts of marinara sauce….

(https://i.postimg.cc/2bQfT868/0-B37-DA8-B-2-D51-4329-B83-C-EEEAAFE93147.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2bQfT868)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dZJcfPkR/7086-BC93-9-B25-4-D68-AFAD-9-AAB30886-DCD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZJcfPkR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/p9nvhBMj/919-D1-E3-B-CF89-408-B-A1-B2-BCCBA9-B46-E81.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9nvhBMj)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 06, 2021, 09:44 AM
Nice!
I have to start freezing beans. They’re coming on strong.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Sep 06, 2021, 09:23 PM
My wife and I froze 10 dozen ears of corn yesterday, about 80% off the cob. I've been making a ton of zucchini breads too, some for the freezer and plenty to give away. Pickling banana peppers this week and maybe pickles
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 07, 2021, 07:19 AM
Nice! I’m down to beans and tomatoes.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 07, 2021, 04:46 PM
I still have a few tomatoes and peppers left. Pulled the last of the beans and will pick what’s left of the cucumbers and clean that bed out.  It was a good year but I’m ready to take the electric fence down and let the deer have at it…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 07, 2021, 05:37 PM
Ahh..they gotta eat too.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 07, 2021, 05:44 PM
Harvest time, wife has been busy with the peppers and tomatoes, she freezes some peppers "as is" and pulls them out over winter as needed. She's also making green salsa now. Good stuff.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 18, 2021, 05:31 AM
Took my electric fence down yesterday.   
Some cherry tomatoes , one big tomatoe plant, some  peppers and beets left…
The deer can have the rest…
Was a good harvest..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Sep 18, 2021, 06:10 AM
Raq

If you do not have any fig trees you are missing some great eating. I finally caught up with a friend in Muskegon that I had not seen in years. His small yard is full of fig trees. He was checking the ripeness of the figs on them as I pulled up. when we got inside he cut up a few for me. He has two varieties. One you can eat the whole thing. On the other one, the skin on it is too hard to chew. They both were delicious. He had some out of his dehydrator that you could see the sugar in them.

Are you using the low two-line electric fence to keep the deer out? I saw where the deer were jumping one in a couple of spots to get into an apple orchard. They are not getting many apples to eat as there are not enough apples in the big orchard to warrant picking them.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 18, 2021, 06:22 AM
Tom my altitude and climate is way different than Muskegon.  They don’t survive around here..  I miss the pawpaws my buddies parents had in there yard way back then.. And yes they lived in PawPaw .. 
 Yes the fence works well.  Never saw them in there.
 And our apple crops are crazy good this year.  There big and all over the place..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 18, 2021, 06:37 AM
Just looked at my last years calendar which I always write down the temperature and we had our first frost on September 19th which is tomorrow..
 And 30* that morning and the next two…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Sep 19, 2021, 06:37 AM
Raq
46* this morning so no frost yet

Don't be surprised if you see Peterson Farms trucks in NY state picking up apples. They have one of the biggest processing plants in the country north of Shelby. They are the ones that developed the apple slices for Mcdonald's restaurants, so they have to have apples.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 19, 2021, 10:43 AM
Stopped at the farm stand where I get my seed garlic.
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A quart of nice large cloves…$11.00
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Sep 19, 2021, 01:02 PM
Raq
46* this morning so no frost yet

Don't be surprised if you see Peterson Farms trucks in NY state picking up apples. They have one of the biggest processing plants in the country north of Shelby. They are the ones that developed the apple slices for Mcdonald's restaurants, so they have to have apples.

Highly doubt they will be taking any of our apples here I'm Wayne County NY. Most farmers have a contract with Mott's
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 22, 2021, 02:02 PM
Was putting up beans today and went out to pick …..in the pouring rain…. That rotten rodent (aka bunny) had half my plants down to the stumps. That was the end. I picked the beans and pulled the plants.  Got another couple gallons of beans .


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Anyway, next season it’s going to be a war on those rodents. Time to ready the beds for garlic.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on Sep 22, 2021, 02:18 PM
I gave up fighting rabbits,  they get their own green beans now
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 22, 2021, 02:26 PM
Didn’t eat many beans though. Just the leaves. Liked my wax beans best….Silly wabbit!

It got into the garden when it rip was really small. About 5” or so. Just managed to find its way in and out. I have chicken wire 2’ all around the garden and the stinker still found a hole. I’ll renew the battle next year.

We still have plenty for the two of us.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Sep 26, 2021, 08:23 AM
I'm downsizing next year to just tomatoes (fewer plants), peppers (also fewer plants), strawberries, and lettuce. No more sweet corn as it's dirt cheap here in Indiana, and not worth the trouble with the high winds we get. I spent a small fortune on furring strips to keep it upright not to mention the time involved.

My problem is I have to do all the work from planting to watering to harvesting, and then some still goes to waste, and I give a lot of it away.

My parents that live on my property are no longer able to do anything due to health issues, and my wife can't due to severe arthritis.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 26, 2021, 09:06 AM
Another couple weeks and I’ll clean out all the gardens . I usually plant my garlic when I’m picking up leaves in the yard. I have a bagger and the mower does a good job mulching up the leaves. I use that as a mulch cover for the garlic. Last years composted leaves get mixed into the soil. Not much goes to waste.

Still getting tomatoes which is nice.but they’re dying off. Had more than enough fresh veggies for my Bride and I with extra to share.

Been a good year.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 26, 2021, 12:32 PM
Well, I didn’t wait. Cleaned out everything but the last tomatoes.guess I’ll amend the beds with compost the next cool day. I made a sifter to collect just the fine stuff. It’s a bit of a workout to do 5 beds worth.

Good exercise though.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 28, 2021, 12:27 PM
Put the hard cover on my trough planter today and planted another round of radishes. Might put some spinach in one of the beds. It does well this time of year.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 28, 2021, 12:54 PM
Nice Bob. 
 I have some massive garlic cloves to plant when I get home…… ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 28, 2021, 02:17 PM
Those were just the medium ones.

I won’t plant mine for a couple weeks yet.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Sep 28, 2021, 02:50 PM
Those were just the medium ones.

I won’t plant mine for a couple weeks yet.

Got anymore garlic seed I could buy?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 28, 2021, 03:13 PM
Now that the deer cleaned all the leaves of my hot peppers I can pick the rest..
 Gonna hang all the small chilies 🌶 to dry and grind…
 Not sure what I’m gonna do with the rest of the cherry peppers and jalapeños.  Probably stuff and smoke a bunch and freeze the rest..

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 And some nice Roma tomatoes left to pick..



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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 28, 2021, 03:52 PM
Got anymore garlic seed I could buy?

Not really. I gifted Dom a few because we’ve been trading for so many years. I’ll plant or use the rest.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Sep 28, 2021, 06:11 PM
Not really. I gifted Dom a few because we’ve been trading for so many years. I’ll plant or use the rest.

Thanks had to ask never know unless you ask
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Dirt23 on Sep 29, 2021, 05:50 AM
If you got extra jalapenos make some cowboy candy good stuff
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 29, 2021, 06:17 AM
If you got extra jalapenos make some cowboy candy good stuff

  Just looked it up and looks good.
Sounds like I need make a couple jars…😀
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 29, 2021, 06:58 AM
Got a bunch of chili plants cleaned and hanging..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 29, 2021, 10:54 AM
Nice stash Dom!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 29, 2021, 11:43 AM
They will be dried out and ground…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2021, 04:02 AM
I haven’t grown any in a few years. Still have an ample supply. One jar I made up is just plain dangerous. It takes only a dash in a pot of chili, soup or stew to really fire it up. We like spicy around here, but this stuff is just plain hot.

I remember the day I ground it up. I had to get my organic vapor mask and gloves to handle it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 30, 2021, 06:11 AM
Yes grinding can be brutal.   Ya have to be careful..  But it’s worth it…. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2021, 01:13 PM
I’m thinking of mixing up a batch or sunflower seed with some crazy hot ground pepper I have. There’s one squirrel that’s found a way to get to my bird feeders. As I understand it, birds don’t care about hot stuff, but the squirrel might get a surprise.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 30, 2021, 02:29 PM
Mine still has the plastic on it that I installed 2 yrs ago.
I miss the fresh veggies from it and the solitude working in it.
But the darn thing would simply not get wattered enough while we are out at the lake place since Jeff moved out 2 yrs back.
However, Jeff is buying the house this winter.
Maybe he will open it next year.
If so, it will be awesome, baking for the past 2 yrs under that black plastic - no weeds either!!!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2021, 02:45 PM
Make it a condition of sale!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 30, 2021, 03:04 PM
Make it a condition of sale!


Sometimes you are a funny funny guy Bob.

 8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2021, 03:06 PM
Always…well…most of the time anyways…..at least some people think so……..well…..a couple….maybe one.

That’s why I married her.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 30, 2021, 03:07 PM
She is a saint..............excellent table manners too.

 ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2021, 03:18 PM
I couldn’t agree more. My one and only.

You and I did well in that department.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 30, 2021, 03:52 PM

Sometimes you are a funny funny guy Bob.

 8)



   
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 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2021, 04:15 PM
Funny how? You  mean I amuse you……….
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 10, 2021, 05:10 AM
Anyone use a vole/mole repellent that works? I want to put some in my raised beds when I plant my garlic. Every year the voles have a family gathering in the beds after I mulch them for the winter. Pretty cozy for them I guess.

 I’m looking for a way to keep them out.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 10, 2021, 05:13 AM
If you figure something out let me know. We get them in the upper greenhouse and they love marigold roots. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Oct 10, 2021, 05:24 AM
Raq
If you have a few minutes they are looking for help planting all of the tulips in your old stomping grounds.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 10, 2021, 05:34 AM
Thanks but no thanks Tom.  Got roped into volunteering to do that one fall by a pretty girl… ::)
 And in the spring during tulip time if I could get out of work I would go back to NY for a week… ;D
 My best bud out there owns a house in the historic district on tulip lane..   He’s in charge for planting in front of his house along the curb…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 19, 2021, 07:00 AM
Gonna plant my garlic this afternoon. It’s been raining so much I haven’t had the opportunity. Ate the last big tomato from the garden yesterday. Still getting those sweet little yellow tomatoes. Radishes are coming along in the trough planter.I’ll put in some spinach for the winter when they’re done.

Flower boxes still look ok so I’m leaving them for now. Lawns are growing like crazy. So is the golf course.

Season is winding down.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 19, 2021, 01:25 PM
I planted mine a couple 3 weeks ago or so and there sprouting.  Last year’s crop was bad so I started early…. .  Can only hope for the best now..   ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 19, 2021, 02:50 PM
Got 120 heads in the ground. Used some seed I bought at the farm market and more of my own. I really had a great crop this year. The cloves are so big I have to laugh every time I cut one up. Minus the seed I planted I still have around 10 lbs of garlic to see us and our friends through to next year.

Amended the beds with a good bit of compost from last fall’s leaf gathering. Soil looked rich and loose. Should be perfect. I’ll top the beds off with some chicken wire and 6-8” of leaves when I start picking them up.

Mowed both lawns and did some other cleanup. What a perfect fall day to spend outdoors gardening.

 Made a big pot of venison stew this morning.

Tomorrow I mow at the course.

Life is good!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 20, 2021, 02:21 PM
Did some trimming and hand mowing today. Cleaned out a couple flower beds and cut back some hosta and lilies. d**n rabbits did a number on the variegated hostas. Ate them down to the stumps. Rabbit fences next year. Put the lights on the flagpole. Pulled a few of the tomato plants.

And….pressure washed my tractor the poor neglected thing. Friday I’ll change over to the high lift blades and put the bagger on it. Time to get ready for leaves.

Still have to cover the garlic beds so the squirrels don’t fill them with walnuts. Never seen so many walnuts as this year. Super bumper crop.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 20, 2021, 02:39 PM
I find the deer eat all my variegated ones.  The green and white strip ,and leave the large leaf green and blue  ones alone. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 20, 2021, 03:48 PM
Could be deer. I really need a game camera.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 20, 2021, 04:00 PM
Yes you do….  ;)   ;D
 I have one at the end of my driveway where my security system won’t reach…
 It’s hidden in a bird house cover… 8)
No back or bottom so nothing tries to build in it…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 20, 2021, 04:04 PM
Great idea. Think I know a guy who could build that.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 20, 2021, 04:20 PM
I bet you do……  ::)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Oct 20, 2021, 09:35 PM
Could be deer. I really need a game camera.

Could i recommend the spypoint micro . It sends pictures directly to your phone , no changing sd cards. great quality and is usually on sale at cabelas for around $100 this time of year
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Badbrad2186 on Oct 21, 2021, 05:09 AM
Could i recommend the spypoint micro . It sends pictures directly to your phone , no changing sd cards. great quality and is usually on sale at cabelas for around $100 this time of year

Yes but.you MUST have the plan that cost ? A month in order for those pictures to be sent to your phone
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 21, 2021, 07:16 AM
Today is the day I bring in the potted house plants.  Been spraying Neem Oil on them and hope I got all the bugs off before I bring them in..   ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 21, 2021, 10:46 AM
The article below talks about steps to prepare raised beds for winter. Figured why not share the information although most of you likely already do these things

https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2021/10/21/preparing-raised-beds-for-winter/

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 21, 2021, 03:46 PM
I do everything but cover them…
 But a good read..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 21, 2021, 06:43 PM
I do pretty much lol of that too. But add chicken wire to keep the rodents out. This year I’m adding Repellsall granular to the borders borders in hopes of keeping the voles out as well.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 22, 2021, 04:41 AM
I’ll be bringing the plants in today.

Bought a game camera yesterday. Got it through Walmart. Only one I could find with only 2 lithium 3.7v batteries. Has an idle life of 12 months. The thought of sticking 8 AA batteries in a camera didn’t set well with me. I’ll buy some rechargeable batteries and have a set ready to go. Uses a micro Sd card which I have several of. Didn’t want it sending stuff to my phone. Just more data to pay for.

 Couldn’t justify spending a lot on one just to watch some critters in the yard. Got great reviews for function and customer service and it should work just fine for the two small areas I’d use in for.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 22, 2021, 04:47 AM
That’s cool.   You will enjoy using it..
 I have 3 out in the woods I haven’t checked in 3 or 4 weeks…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 22, 2021, 03:03 PM
Brought in all the house plants today. Can’t believe how much the jades grew this summer. Must be 3” taller and one is going into blossom. Haven’t had one blossom in more than 15 years. The two I have are offspring of one  that was more than 100 years old. I call them “Walter 1 and 2” . The original jade came out of a greenhouse I volunteered to remove for a gentleman. He was in his 90’s and I was in my 20’s. It had been there so long that it was slanted from pressing against the glass for a very long time. I’ve had possession for 51 years and I’m sure they were his for an equal amount.

The original Walter was 4’ tall with a trunk 5” in diameter. He got frostbite while we were away on vacation and our heat went out. I managed to save a couple branches and today they’re 2’ tall.

We love  having them outside but, love them even more indoors during the depths of winter.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 24, 2021, 09:27 AM
Well I picked the end of my hot peppers yesterday before the frost last night. 
 Be cleaning and freezing them today while I’m watching my chicken in the smoker..

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 24, 2021, 10:33 AM
Look good Dom! Stuff some of those with anchovies, put them in some olive oil and leave them in the fridge for a couple weeks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 24, 2021, 11:19 AM
That sounds interesting..   
 Stopped at the big produce stand this morning for there last day sale.  Not much left but did get three heads of cabbage for $2.50.  Sauerkraut making tomorrow…. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 24, 2021, 02:09 PM
My Mom always bought pickled cherry peppers and stuffed them with anchovies for my Dad. Dad taught me to eat many foods like that. I still do.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Oct 24, 2021, 07:56 PM
That sounds interesting..   
 Stopped at the big produce stand this morning for there last day sale.  Not much left but did get three heads of cabbage for $2.50.  Sauerkraut making tomorrow…. ;D
I'm also thinking about making sauerkraut tomorrow . Never made it before , i've watch some Youtube videos and it seems pretty straight forward.  I've had people say it is so much better than store bought.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 12, 2021, 02:07 PM
Did a few hours of gardening this afternoon. Cut back all the hostas and plantains, mulched leaves and covered one of our flower beds, cut back the vining plants, Brown eyed Susan’s and cardinal climbers. Topped the clematis as well. It went crazy this season.

Pretty well buttoned up now. Don’t mind winter, but we look foreword to spring.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 12, 2021, 05:25 PM
Nice bob..   We cleaned out the hostas last weekend since they were frosted already...
 Veggie garden is all set..  Garlic is up a couple inches already..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 13, 2021, 05:09 AM
My Son and his Partner inherited her Mom’s new home and property when she passed a few weeks ago. The home was rebuilt after a devastating fire two years ago that burned the former home to the ground.

This place is amazing. Her Mom was a gardener like no other. The property is filled with gardens and more varieties of plants than one could imagine. I don’t think one could compile a list of all that’s been planted. It’s the product of more than 30 years work. She shared plants with hundreds of people.

Rob has been tending the gardens for her for the past 10-15 years.  She just couldn’t do it all with age and some health issues.

Now they both have the pleasure of keeping up and adding to this beautiful place. It’s been on the Cornell Garden tour many times in the past. I’ll be posting pictures of the place towards spring when it comes alive.

Helped him plant a big pile of bulbs her Mom ordered before she passed. Told my Son and Her that I felt like I was trespassing….in a good way. They need my help maintaining the place and I’ll be honored to do so. It’s a rare privilege to be part of keeping Her Mom’s dream alive and to be able to work in such a beautiful place.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 18, 2021, 01:56 PM
Bob that sounds like my mom’s gardens.  She can’t take care of them anymore and me and Mindy try our best.  Just way to much..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 18, 2021, 01:59 PM
Started raining so I weeded some tomato plants in one of the houses.  To bad it’s not heated for the winter…

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 18, 2021, 02:24 PM
Was just in the kitchen getting things around for dinner. Saw a flash out the picture window. It was a Sharp Shinned hawk diving on the birds at the feeder. It landed in the lilac bush and hung out long enough for my Bride to see it. Not long enough to get a picture though.

At first I thought it was a Cooper’s hawk. Consulted my Audubon guide and identified it positively. Pretty cool to have one land 10’ outside your kitchen window. She was dismayed but I explained that it needed to eat too.

Not sure that helped. She loves our flocks.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 23, 2021, 02:11 PM
Lots and lots of kissing balls and wreaths getting made.
 Tomorrow I will get a picture of the trees….

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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Nov 23, 2021, 02:44 PM
Kissing Balls?…..

I’m not going to ask.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 23, 2021, 02:50 PM
That’s what there called..
 Maybe it’s the new age mistletoe…. ::) ::) 8) 8) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: filetandrelease on Nov 24, 2021, 05:11 AM

 http:// Christmas Kissing Balls Came Way Before Mistletoe—and They're Making a Comeback
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 24, 2021, 06:01 PM
Looks like a forest inside and outside of the big green house..    140 hung up inside and the rest standing up outside..

(https://i.postimg.cc/GTs6cgKW/0-F981-A88-229-C-4-E52-B9-A8-C15929-E5-EC4-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GTs6cgKW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hh7YQw8w/12909-EE1-2460-4754-8713-CE18-F7-D74-BF3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hh7YQw8w)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JGNdPk25/5-A2-A80-D2-3-D16-43-C2-9-F53-8-F50-FC451587.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JGNdPk25)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Mnz34Gk2/EC84-C536-7-A97-4-DAE-9-F5-F-6-F4659-D2-C622.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Mnz34Gk2)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 04, 2021, 07:36 AM
Got a chance yesterday at work to make my big wreath and hang it up last night..

(https://i.postimg.cc/zbcDD4VK/4-E22-F820-BEE1-4-DE2-B50-B-11077-DA8-D1-E1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbcDD4VK)
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Post by: gotagetm on Dec 04, 2021, 07:39 AM
VERY nice 👍
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Post by: rgfixit on Dec 04, 2021, 11:17 AM
Nice big wreath Dom!

Got our lights up the other day.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zbYrb1CZ/0-F08-B22-D-0-A51-4584-BEE3-070472-E9-E462.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbYrb1CZ)

Bought some new LEDs for the flagpole and a new flag.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LqByDKdM/9-E227556-76-C9-45-EE-AC96-549-EAA4-E32-DA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LqByDKdM)

Flying pretty!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 04, 2021, 04:58 PM
Very nice Bob...
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Post by: rgfixit on Dec 05, 2021, 01:16 PM
Yeah…gotta love a crisp new flag and a good stiff breeze.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 05, 2021, 02:43 PM
Yeah…gotta love a crisp new flag and a good stiff breeze.

Or maybe even a garden.

 :rotflol:
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Dec 05, 2021, 03:09 PM
There’s a perennial garden just below. Daffodils, crocus, tulips and asiatic lilies.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 05, 2021, 03:52 PM
There’s a perennial garden just below. Daffodils, crocus, tulips and asiatic lilies.

Gotcha!
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Post by: cnypanfisher on Dec 31, 2021, 05:26 AM
Mums and dandelions are trying to pop up here, blossoms on the dandelions.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 31, 2021, 05:33 AM
I still have snow on the ground… 8)
 But I do have garlic popping up..
I also got a new flag last week.  The wind storm did some job on the old one.
 I usually put up a new one every spring and fall.. ;)
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Post by: rgfixit on Dec 31, 2021, 08:19 AM
My garlic is popping through the leaf mulch. I bought a new flag too.when I put the lights on the flagpole I noticed some damage from the storms.

Can’t have that!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 17, 2022, 01:17 PM
All the greenhouses are ready to go.
 I got 7500 , 4 “ pots ready to start filling on Monday.. :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/tsL8MTV1/9-A67-C133-F56-E-4514-9-C85-D7-C6600-F3-E4-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tsL8MTV1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XBVRkzBQ/F28-AC2-C7-2-E01-4-E9-A-B789-380-CC6-A60-BF3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XBVRkzBQ)


(https://i.postimg.cc/FYJB34nh/7-EF6-CCE1-E8-D7-4644-B38-C-BED6-E2-A4-ABFC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYJB34nh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/N5KJvttR/82-B5-A91-A-C898-4721-BA23-0-F2571774-A1-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N5KJvttR)
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 17, 2022, 01:54 PM
Nice!
We’ve been rapidly renovating the golf course shop and getting equipment ready.

(https://i.postimg.cc/gxHBmfrW/F81-EEAC3-C54-D-4-FE5-9885-99-E0-CF879972.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gxHBmfrW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LYJpqHZf/70-FBF73-C-56-E7-490-C-851-F-D87-B44-C69-FBF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYJpqHZf)

I’ll post some pics as we finish.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2022, 03:19 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/V0mvR1KH/862-CDCDC-7-FE2-4-FA9-BF84-0-A0-C85-FDF4-F3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V0mvR1KH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/30F45WyT/9-A53045-C-AACF-403-E-A128-AE261613340-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/30F45WyT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0rD70yyZ/9-D6-B45-AA-81-EC-405-D-B290-D09-FD6-CB5-BEE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rD70yyZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/n92zS55V/BC3-BF25-D-A6-AD-4-FDC-BC20-544-BD58-E9-F4-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n92zS55V)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jwzCPC47/E18-ACDB2-E8-A8-4209-A21-D-FAD9137-FBD69.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwzCPC47)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2022, 03:22 PM
Got the 4” pots filled and did 300 hangers.   It’s a start and a long way to go..
 Nothing like getting paid to get a tan in February.. 8)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2022, 03:35 PM
The garden side of my house  is looking good the north side not so much..

(https://i.postimg.cc/vD2LmNDw/234-B7-CFD-038-F-49-C5-BD37-75-A2-CDDFA33-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vD2LmNDw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/D8WQ4PbJ/76157656-02-B7-456-E-A0-EB-5-F0078-F08-C94.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D8WQ4PbJ)
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 21, 2022, 04:26 PM
It’s gonna get covered a couple more times Dom.weather is stupid cold this spring.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 23, 2022, 01:26 PM
Only 6000 geraniums came in and there all planted…

(https://i.postimg.cc/QVKFRXqH/18-BDA85-D-0443-4781-97-A0-A2-D2067-B4-C08.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QVKFRXqH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QHpHd0wD/1-B626520-85-DB-4863-9-D66-2-A6-A017-F4-F19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHpHd0wD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bsXZPK6L/C92-FD94-D-B2-BC-4362-A42-F-FD6-B7-DEE3439.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bsXZPK6L)
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 23, 2022, 02:28 PM
Only 6000? Yikes!

I bought some seed other other day. :-\
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 23, 2022, 02:29 PM
Yeah my back hurts.. :P
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 23, 2022, 03:31 PM
I feel your pain. My legs are  better today after the fertilizer move. But, my back and arms are fine. So at least I was lifting correctly.

I expect to be there full time in a couple weeks. We’ve got about 130 ash trees to remove. I’m guessing I’ll be driving the tractor with the dump trailer. Suites me just fine.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 26, 2022, 11:57 AM
Love coming home and Misty is moving plants.., :o

(https://i.postimg.cc/t1YJfZNg/57-E81745-690-C-42-CA-BBB6-CEB4-DC569-AC0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1YJfZNg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HrWVwPJX/DB752627-A5-F0-4-FE6-A2-A9-CA5-AC54-E60-FF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HrWVwPJX)
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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Feb 26, 2022, 12:13 PM
Holy crap…that’s a big ol’ tortoise!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 26, 2022, 12:21 PM
Almost 80lbs....  Cant wait till she goes outside for the summer... ;D
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 26, 2022, 01:16 PM
I love it. We had a western red foot for a long time. Used to let out in the yard during the summer. We had a little flag on a stick that we stuck on top of its shell so we could find it in the tall grass. Not as big as “Misty”.

That’s a really cool tortoise.
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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Feb 26, 2022, 01:22 PM
When she goes outside, how do you keep her from wandering off?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 26, 2022, 01:23 PM
That table is supposed to be in front of that sliding door... ;D
Good thing nothing fell off or she would have eaten it...  Again...   ::)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 26, 2022, 01:36 PM
We have MODIFIDED a 10x10 chain link dog kennel. I say modified because she can seperate the fence and get out...  I put 2x4's and 2ft high plywood all around the inside ..
 Tarp over 1/2 of it and a big wooden box full of hay for her..
I have ropes on all corners to move it around the yard once a week..
 They like digging holes..... ;)
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 26, 2022, 02:00 PM
What breed and where is Misty from?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 26, 2022, 02:03 PM
Sulcata ..
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 26, 2022, 02:24 PM
Just watched a couple videos on the Sulcata. Very cool indeed.
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Post by: iceman260 on Feb 26, 2022, 08:28 PM
That's cool do you know how old she is.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2022, 05:47 AM
That's cool do you know how old she is.

 We’re her 3rd owner and we figure she’s about 35..
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2022, 12:10 PM
Getting my sap collecting stuff out.
Will be drilling holes in maples this week.

(https://i.postimg.cc/svg6kKWJ/7-CF098-C1-104-C-4-B84-8-F27-03038-FE46901.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/svg6kKWJ)
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 27, 2022, 12:22 PM
Last time I helped make syrup on my friends farm, we tapped 2100 trees. That was a long time ago.

Thought about tapping a couple of my maples.,I’d have to hang buckets though.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2022, 12:51 PM
I do 4 trees.   ;)
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Post by: Mac Attack on Feb 27, 2022, 01:55 PM
My buddy Noel does syrup

Do a search for “The Good Stuff” on FB
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Post by: rgfixit on Feb 27, 2022, 02:38 PM
I do 4 trees.   ;)
that’s about what I have here Dom. I might  headto Tractor Supply tomorrow for some splines and maybe buckets. Or maybe I’ll just order them on Amazon.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2022, 03:01 PM
that’s about what I have here Dom. I might  headto Tractor Supply tomorrow for some splines and maybe buckets. Or maybe I’ll just order them on Amazon.
  Bob I have spiles I can send you . 
Years ago I bought a drip line kit. Put 2 taps in one bucket from one tree..
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 27, 2022, 03:20 PM
Had friends that use to make about 600 gallons a year.  Lots of work but they always had the beer fridge full for us bucket pullers.. ;D
 
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 04, 2022, 04:38 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/WtbCpn7b/5-E2-CB96-D-5349-4580-956-D-E940-EA71-B479.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtbCpn7b)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8sj4nnHW/E7-C5-C254-2671-4979-AB81-0-D3-CF4-FB36-F7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8sj4nnHW)


(https://i.postimg.cc/VJcFvscB/26-F42019-8732-40-D7-95-BA-798-A4-E724-FBC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJcFvscB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1gv0vpVJ/44-F2-D444-F3-F5-48-A7-B909-DD1-B9-A970274.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gv0vpVJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9zRPBwmY/84-E58466-6-E78-4109-A31-A-968065-C2-A643.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zRPBwmY)
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Post by: rgfixit on Mar 05, 2022, 06:39 AM
Signs of spring! The canal is pretty well melted off. Might just wet a line tomorrow.
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Post by: fish/hunt4ever on Mar 05, 2022, 11:46 AM
Seems to be getting close, the wife is trying to get her greenhouse up and going, just need me to move minnows out and get a heater for it, just not sure propane or electric so still a progression of being up to dom's nice spread.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 05, 2022, 02:10 PM
My trough planter got up to 65 today. Another couple weeks and I’ll start some plants in it. Probably tomatoes with some spinach in between. My garlic is popping through the layers of leaf mulch I put down. I see tulips poking up around the flagpole. Gonna have to fence my tulips this year. Damned deer ate 2/3 of them last year. He other round planting will start popping all kinds of stuff pretty soon.
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Post by: fish/hunt4ever on Mar 06, 2022, 10:10 AM
We are still out a couple of months before the outside plants are coming up for us. Just got covered in another layer of 2 inches of snow today. But need to work on the greenhouse for the wife to keep the temp in it higher during the colder nights. But the kids and her have beans growing in the house and trying a watermelon so we have some green around in the white landscape.
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Post by: rgfixit on Mar 06, 2022, 12:07 PM
My trough planter today.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bSw4ff3W/2-D7551-ED-EDF9-44-E6-919-F-E515-A1-CC3-A50.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSw4ff3W)

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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 06, 2022, 01:00 PM
 :o That’s warm..
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Post by: yankmyline on Mar 06, 2022, 02:16 PM
Hey Dacker in the second picture, are those fuchsia cuttings?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 06, 2022, 02:32 PM
Hey Dacker in the second picture, are those fuchsia cuttings?

  Yes fuchsia also in first picture but there rooted plugs not cuttings.. ;)
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Post by: Badbrad2186 on Mar 06, 2022, 02:59 PM
I'll start doing some up grades to the greenhouse this week. So by next weekend I will have all my plants started haven't decided on what to run for heat yet my self.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 08, 2022, 05:14 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/WFKn8hKz/5-A387-EE7-CE65-4729-97-BF-C40631-A7-B403.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFKn8hKz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z027FMtH/8-C76961-D-6409-415-B-BDAE-55347-E28-A563.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z027FMtH)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 09, 2022, 03:07 PM
Lots more plugs came in today..

(https://i.postimg.cc/jWvYPrv3/B48-E410-D-61-A0-4-B2-B-80-F8-84-D52-D1770-DF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jWvYPrv3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TLwMcH4d/CB7-E8-AD3-C7-B3-4-EB8-98-C7-1-B863996-C3-BD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLwMcH4d)

(https://i.postimg.cc/6T8x2gZz/BB5507-F5-E772-443-D-B23-B-00256-B8-ED766.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6T8x2gZz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/T5Lzz5xB/D8259-A84-CC44-422-C-96-E8-01-D5496-BF136.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5Lzz5xB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hJ2Nh1PH/AEE8-FF08-1-B1-A-4-BF8-94-CE-1-B008-AFC2628.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJ2Nh1PH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ph77JVjC/BCC227-C0-4506-40-F3-B3-CD-1-E2-D353-FE768.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ph77JVjC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/87H0nmWj/146-DD340-1367-4-D10-A098-47379-E27-B933.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/87H0nmWj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TpnSn63j/C3601-D1-C-B720-4372-B282-D4-ECAB3-A86-F7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TpnSn63j)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 14, 2022, 04:37 PM
Greenhouses are starting to fill up..
Brought a other 2 tons of soil to thaw out…

(https://i.postimg.cc/fS7kbyww/20695597-EE0-D-4-A1-F-A956-63753-C1-B8-DAA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fS7kbyww)

(https://i.postimg.cc/t7FskSFL/EB603-C1-C-02-F8-4523-81-F7-22-D95-AFE227-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t7FskSFL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Jy9hcZ0r/15475610-39-D1-4-B0-F-8012-E3-FE0767163-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jy9hcZ0r)

(https://i.postimg.cc/N2xfcn4F/16-DEB2-C5-C0-E9-4-CC1-B196-51-F528560203.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N2xfcn4F)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xJM1s8NK/21-AA7-C5-B-5305-4991-9663-ED5-ABD72-E097.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJM1s8NK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kRCXLCWL/5-C5-E8-C6-C-BEA2-4-A4-D-B027-495-FF7-F0485-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kRCXLCWL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/B886KMq7/794-ED19-C-C02-F-4-BB4-90-B0-193-C86-A480-D5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B886KMq7)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: KayakSpartan on Mar 14, 2022, 05:04 PM
Greenhouses are starting to fill up..
Brought an other 2 tons of soil to thaw out…

(https://i.postimg.cc/fS7kbyww/20695597-EE0-D-4-A1-F-A956-63753-C1-B8-DAA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fS7kbyww)

(https://i.postimg.cc/t7FskSFL/EB603-C1-C-02-F8-4523-81-F7-22-D95-AFE227-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t7FskSFL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Jy9hcZ0r/15475610-39-D1-4-B0-F-8012-E3-FE0767163-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jy9hcZ0r)

(https://i.postimg.cc/N2xfcn4F/16-DEB2-C5-C0-E9-4-CC1-B196-51-F528560203.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/N2xfcn4F)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xJM1s8NK/21-AA7-C5-B-5305-4991-9663-ED5-ABD72-E097.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJM1s8NK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kRCXLCWL/5-C5-E8-C6-C-BEA2-4-A4-D-B027-495-FF7-F0485-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kRCXLCWL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/B886KMq7/794-ED19-C-C02-F-4-BB4-90-B0-193-C86-A480-D5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B886KMq7)
Hi Raquettedacker.  New poster on this forum.  First, nice greenhouses!  Second, I see you are from the Adirondacks.  Do you know anything about Caroga Lake?  I have a cottage rented there for a week in late June and will be fishing in a Kayak.  Just curious if you have any suggestions or warnings.  I’m not particular, just fishing for fun.  Thanks for any info you might have. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 15, 2022, 03:58 PM
Hi Raquettedacker.  New poster on this forum.  First, nice greenhouses!  Second, I see you are from the Adirondacks.  Do you know anything about Caroga Lake?  I have a cottage rented there for a week in late June and will be fishing in a Kayak.  Just curious if you have any suggestions or warnings.  I’m not particular, just fishing for fun.  Thanks for any info you might have.

  Sorry I have no information on cargo I have never fished it..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: KayakSpartan on Mar 16, 2022, 08:19 AM
  Sorry I have no information on cargo I have never fished it..
Ok, thanks anyway.  Maybe someone else will see this and give me some info. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: hunts2long on Mar 17, 2022, 06:30 AM
Kayak, if you haven't done so, go to NYSDEC website, then to Fulton Co. lakes. That will get you started. There are a lot of lakes close to where you are staying....h2l
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2022, 10:04 AM
This is the replacement greenhouse for the one that collapsed last year in the blizzard in March.
 Same size but a little higher..

(https://i.postimg.cc/RN3yNQnS/5-C716-C8-E-E2-D1-4-C7-C-8-DAF-F475-E48-F29-DB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RN3yNQnS)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2022, 10:35 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/RJMRwtdZ/61417-E5-A-3925-4-AF3-BAA4-D50293756173.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJMRwtdZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SjqD004b/85185-A1-A-1-EC5-4604-ACDC-452-E62-E5531-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjqD004b)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XGKLZLwP/A346092-B-87-E2-494-C-9476-FF65-CCE2-CF70.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XGKLZLwP)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Mar 19, 2022, 10:41 AM
 Nice Dom
What town are greenhouses in ?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2022, 12:38 PM
Did a bit of gardening today.
Cut back the asparagus.

(https://i.postimg.cc/H8J05MCN/B04-C274-F-9-F39-43-DE-A69-D-A9407354-CE3-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/H8J05MCN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZCCsF9c4/D1-F5505-D-5-B66-4-ADD-902-D-B1-F6-DE3106-B3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCCsF9c4)

Uncovered the garlic.

(https://i.postimg.cc/CR48R7q1/E5348-AB0-C483-4-DCB-A8-DC-61-E4-D5-C13-A8-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CR48R7q1)

Also fenced in my tulip gardens. Damned deer ate them last year.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 19, 2022, 03:24 PM
Looks like a good start Bob.👍
 I’m boiling down some sap today while I listen to thunder rolling across the hills.  Sunny 65* here so far.. ;D
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 19, 2022, 08:07 PM
Yeah…my neighbor and I were set to cold smoke some venison rolls and cheese. Got the pellet tube lit and smoking and it started pouring, thunder and lightening. Got a break and got stuff on the Weber for an hour or so.

Couple beers and some smoked cheddar for a snack. He took the rolls home to cook them. We have him over for dinner every Sunday so we’ll get a taste tomorrow.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Mar 20, 2022, 07:45 AM
Looks good Bob, it feels good to be doing some things outdoors again. I did some garden clean up yesterday myself.  I historically don't get many deer in my neighborhood but they have been cutting through my property all winter so I'm a little worried about the garden this year.  Grilled burgers on the deck last night before the storms rolled in.   
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 20, 2022, 08:58 AM
Yeah, it was great to be outside in MY yard. Been doing a lot on the golf course. But really nice to give my gardens a bit of early attention.

I’ve tried deer repellents but it doesn’t last long and  it gets expensive. Fencing isn’t pretty but I don’t have to think about it. The deer will disappear when the leaves start to pop.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Mar 30, 2022, 09:06 AM
I found this interesting and wanted to share for those of you in the region

https://cbs6albany.com/weather/weather-extra/the-growing-season-when-youre-safe-to-plant-this-spring

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 30, 2022, 09:43 AM
Thats pretty cool but I will wait till the second  weekend in June.. ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Mar 31, 2022, 06:17 PM
I picked up some garden tools for my grandson and he was helping me turnover the garden while looking for worms.

I noticed that he was using his foot to plant the shovel just like a Pro so I asked him  how he learned to do that. He said he saw it on "Peppa Pig."  ;D 
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kkw0y1gY/garden.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Kkw0y1gY)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 31, 2022, 07:36 PM
Very nice Bart.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 01, 2022, 04:56 AM
👍👍  Our ground is still frozen and still covered with snow in spots… :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 01, 2022, 03:50 PM
I’ve got some time yet. 36 and snowing on and off. Picked up some Rudbekia root for my bride. It was our wedding flower. Tried transplanting some but It didn’t take. Hopefully this will work.

I love my Bride’s smiles when she sees her flowers.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 01, 2022, 04:55 PM
Planters hands.. ;D. And those were washed.. :rotflol:

(https://i.postimg.cc/qtXmJkf4/044-FEA41-8-C91-44-EF-82-E0-FE62-ED6-AE33-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qtXmJkf4)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Apr 01, 2022, 05:22 PM
Tom Dom Thumb. :)

You deserve a cocktail. 
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 02, 2022, 06:23 AM
Houses are filling up fast..

(https://i.postimg.cc/gx3NrpwS/3-B475-E2-A-A72-B-45-F3-85-F8-1-D56-ED644794.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gx3NrpwS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/67wzvPn9/6947-C186-960-A-4-ACD-B5-A1-3-A5-DD0308-CF1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/67wzvPn9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/B8gpcCB2/6-B781543-F241-4-CBF-9715-4-A15-F9-CF81-B2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/B8gpcCB2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/crpFsCJt/6-C648060-368-C-4671-972-F-CD6-EB4-C78-F51.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/crpFsCJt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JsHSqSsZ/78-CFA9-BB-9-CE3-421-F-AD80-C12042-FA54-BE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsHSqSsZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/18SDCqtB/04871334-2-D24-4939-88-AC-D75-AE82-D2187.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18SDCqtB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/G4jGZmTC/0-A86-F9-A1-8-EA0-45-E7-8998-A80-F8-C73-E5-C9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4jGZmTC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2Vh47wz3/5-ACE5-A34-ADAA-4649-9-B7-B-79-E4-BA69-A786.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2Vh47wz3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jWdPKYyJ/76-AB216-C-6-BA5-4398-A8-AB-046-F2-C2-E0-A40.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jWdPKYyJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/p9qQnLPZ/86119-EA6-FA43-42-D9-99-BE-0958-C0-E1-E612.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9qQnLPZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/948TQgBg/9-E025233-9-C0-D-41-D9-8-A0-E-5-DA520-F0-EB5-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/948TQgBg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bDZnD0Cy/BF25-EE36-D8-EC-4248-BC8-E-C67-B8-E5712-A9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDZnD0Cy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TygVCJjt/0-A8-F5280-08-AF-4-F3-D-B6-F5-5-C676-C290164.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TygVCJjt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BPQ2ZWrz/29-E8-A374-FBC4-4-D59-99-D3-3311081-A9430.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BPQ2ZWrz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qhr8Y6j4/48675-ADB-E89-B-4-E72-8130-D374-C37980-B8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qhr8Y6j4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DStQrMGW/4-A01871-B-0371-4-F32-86-E1-B443656-EDC9-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DStQrMGW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/PNtWQZCM/A81-B22-C8-C65-A-415-B-BB53-BED25-B022742.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNtWQZCM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LJqBZpJK/F970-A695-2-D9-E-4372-A892-38161395-CC67.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJqBZpJK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/GT8hxqG2/1-FF92-DB6-753-A-4-E2-C-9-FAB-059230-DDC44-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GT8hxqG2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CZ71hZwF/5831-A955-3-DEE-41-C8-BCFF-6-B5-DEC1-E1-A0-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZ71hZwF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ftbbJwbY/7237818-E-1-EAD-413-B-9560-50-C6-C222433-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ftbbJwbY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sMF1wdnR/73-A0888-B-1142-4214-AC9-E-C7-F77-C7-A1377.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sMF1wdnR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K4Rzbvw2/AD4884-B9-AF25-4147-B0-D0-5-DD6-BD4-C6-B3-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K4Rzbvw2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/py4dLMMn/C8-BB58-E4-2568-4-C13-9-C86-0-FF0-BB591-B88.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/py4dLMMn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WFf1ZQDC/F068699-C-75-A7-4-D4-B-A934-D5-F93-DD6-A1-F1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFf1ZQDC)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 02, 2022, 06:26 AM
These are older pictures .  All the seedlings 🌱 in the flats are all planted now.   I will get some updated ones this week…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fish/hunt4ever on Apr 02, 2022, 09:44 AM
Looks like a lot of work going on in the houses. Looking good.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Stonecat on Apr 02, 2022, 10:39 AM
 :thumbup_smilie: Now when will things start to slow down for you?
  Not sure this fits here but I couldn't resist posting it.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Amish+moving+she (https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Amish+moving+she)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 02, 2022, 10:58 AM
That’s awesome..
 No slowing down till middle of July for a couple weeks than 8000 mum plugs come.. :P :P
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: gotagetm on Apr 02, 2022, 11:46 AM
That's crazy
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 02, 2022, 12:04 PM
And we’re small scale compared to others… :-\
 I would love to see the places that start all the seeds and turn them into plugs. :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: taxid on Apr 02, 2022, 12:56 PM
I was going to cut back on the the numbers and variety of vegetables this year but now I'm not so sure. I'm hearing there may be issues with supply of crops all over the world due to the Ukraine war. Perhaps crops here will go to fill in voids which will bring prices up? I think I'll plan on cutting down but buy the usual number and variety of seeds and keep an eye on things. Plant if it looks like it's needed. It's not like the seeds are really expensive or anything.

Thoughts?

A problem I have is everyone in my family wants the garden, but I'm the only one that plants and harvests as the rest of them have mobility issues. I have other crops to deal with (fish).

I know I'm definitely not growing corn this year! Wind issues kept blowing it down no matter what I did. Still can't figure out why it grew to almost 13 feet!

(https://i.imgur.com/82zKfNhl.jpg)







Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 03, 2022, 05:23 AM
I’ve cut down considerably over what I used to plant. My garlic is already coming up, asparagus is well established. I’ll plant a few tomatoes and cukes for fresh. Radishes are a must for me. I love them. And of course spinach. I’ll put in beans after I pull the garlic in June. Darned little bunnies got a lot of my wax beans last year.

I planned to rebuild a couple of my beds but with the price of lumber this year I’m going to have to wait.

I have a bunch of garlic from last year that I’ll throw in the dehydrator soon. Some I’ll cure in vegetable oil. Some may be next years seed depending on this years harvest.

Other than that….lots of flowers. My Bride loves her flowers….and so do I. It’s a ways off yet.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 06, 2022, 04:55 PM
60 thousand plugs came in this morning.. :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/Vrry9k4h/4-AD01764-5982-49-E3-8922-6-BE50-AE710-D2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vrry9k4h)


(https://i.postimg.cc/bSfzsn8g/55-BCA9-C7-61-CA-443-A-B755-D3-A639-EBAB0-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSfzsn8g)


(https://i.postimg.cc/bZrjYgk8/07395690-78-BD-4-BAF-8550-A2-FA20638328.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bZrjYgk8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/6yYXNg7Y/67-AE37-AF-7665-43-BA-95-D1-1-ADA6-BECD33-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6yYXNg7Y)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7JNyhQKP/79-E6-CC0-F-5-D23-49-D3-A156-B6-C18-FCBF1-EF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JNyhQKP)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 06, 2022, 05:11 PM
And everything else is growing good except for a Vole problem…  :cursing: :cursing: :cursing: :cursing:

(https://i.postimg.cc/VdBjsB17/9-FDC5477-161-C-45-B6-8-B6-F-33-F13-D8-C2112.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdBjsB17)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ctGn06zy/20260-C10-21-CD-4-D42-9143-77-E591-FBE0-E7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ctGn06zy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ThnbQqyR/F976-D417-D5-D1-45-F0-8-D4-A-CD358-EA0580-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ThnbQqyR)


(https://i.postimg.cc/cKKg3QyG/B6-C105-EF-73-E0-40-A7-847-D-12-D0-E2804-E63.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKKg3QyG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qND6g1FG/E6058426-804-B-4-AE0-B05-A-B993-AF0-BA640.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qND6g1FG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/183N9kvt/F1-B1-ECD0-88-AF-4-FAF-8-EF1-A714249-F8793.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/183N9kvt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y4J4zhMG/E135161-E-6668-4-AAA-B177-00-DBAB6-FE4-AF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Y4J4zhMG)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on Apr 06, 2022, 06:14 PM
Looking good!
EXCEPT the Vole problem. They are nearly impossible to get ride of. I have tried everything and they just keep coming back from other places….thought I had them beat last year….nope they are back and as bad as ever…
If you find a way to stop them, I would pay for the solution….
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 11, 2022, 04:45 PM
Garlic is looking good..
(https://i.postimg.cc/14tM941n/D4-A4-EB41-3-EB2-43-AA-9-AA6-99-B86-E65-F908.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14tM941n)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: tomturkey on Apr 12, 2022, 05:38 AM
Raq

The tulips are popping!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 12, 2022, 05:44 AM
Raq

The tulips are popping!

 That’s what my buddy Dave in Holland said.   But not here yet ..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 17, 2022, 06:31 PM
I’m not even thinking about my gardens yet. Garlic and perennials are fine. Another month yet before I’m gonna think about anything else.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 21, 2022, 05:36 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/7JxNpGNp/277055-C7-EC37-47-C6-A504-A40573-C904-A6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JxNpGNp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dhX4L0qy/2-B02147-B-7-BCC-405-D-92-A3-64-E2565-E956-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhX4L0qy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/14HBDBmP/682-C49-BB-1-BB3-40-C5-B6-CB-8140-AA10-E632.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14HBDBmP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4mf80MLm/9-D0-BC0-E0-8-C55-4-D25-85-FD-E5-BC71973-F57.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mf80MLm)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2130kWfY/9-DF76-EAA-E5-E8-4217-BAD1-EDCD16-B5666-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2130kWfY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/pyxk94tq/A82648-C9-8661-4352-AC4-B-097-F31-FB3-D3-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pyxk94tq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xkzgHSCF/B7-DD05-BE-8577-4-F43-A80-F-0-C50-C38996-A0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkzgHSCF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zbwjtSTC/CF679-A62-7195-491-D-AD84-482-F00-AA817-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbwjtSTC)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 21, 2022, 05:38 AM
Got the last greenhouse filled up some after everyone got the cars out they were storing in it..

(https://i.postimg.cc/zbwjtSTC/CF679-A62-7195-491-D-AD84-482-F00-AA817-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbwjtSTC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/GT8SMshd/1005-BDCB-10-F4-468-E-8-CC2-F7-A1-E4316-CE3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GT8SMshd)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 22, 2022, 04:18 AM
That’s quite a car collection. Love the old Ranchero!
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 22, 2022, 04:36 AM
Yeah it’s pretty nice…
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 23, 2022, 01:17 PM
Got another 16,000 plus in late yesterday and been filling trays and pots so the girls can keep planting.. ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/BjhCr9Ch/3-D5-EDF92-76-AD-4-F31-99-FB-8-D9-E2-FB964-FD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BjhCr9Ch)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dLj69TZc/5408918-A-520-E-4-F62-BA4-A-49389-EB79712.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dLj69TZc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hJf0gyyK/D0-B81-A63-4-F73-40-B0-BCE1-08-DBBA1513-E3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJf0gyyK)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 23, 2022, 01:54 PM
I planted some brown eyed Susan’s and wildflowers for my Bride……does that count?

Don’t think there were 16,000 though.

Got the trough planter started up for spinach and radishes. Have to install a new lid lift cylinder tomorrow. The last one was destroyed in a wind storm.

Did some service on my tractor tIll I got  really peeoood at my grease gun. It’s in the trash can and I’m headed out to buy a good one tomorrow. Got 3 sets of blades sharpened and one installed anyway.

Did some other general gardening but, really had to push to keep going. I was really tired from yesterday’s marathon mowing at the course. 33 tees…on and off the machine at least 66 times to move tee markers.

Guess im getting old or something.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 24, 2022, 08:50 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Sn56mc1T/2022042495183522.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sn56mc1T)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZCwPDG8h/20220424-155717.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCwPDG8h)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XB7GfvDB/20220424-161754.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XB7GfvDB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hr7J4R3z/20220424-161759.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hr7J4R3z)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Lq1z5hrH/IMG950239.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lq1z5hrH) Well hello Gardners and Losers. Havent played with the garden yet, but Lisa and I did stumble on a gigantic ramp patch! So how do you guys utilize them?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 25, 2022, 05:44 AM
Loser look up Sweet and Sour Ramps recipe  ..
 Or just pickle them..   8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: drowndin dots on Apr 25, 2022, 09:46 AM
Loser look up Sweet and Sour Ramps recipe  ..
 Or just pickle them..   8)
I will Roger that  8)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 28, 2022, 07:01 AM
Been too cold to plant anything yet.

Garlic is happy anyway.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mcjKwhRL/6-CD05-FFF-BFFA-4-A0-B-A25-D-61-B12916-F4-EB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mcjKwhRL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YvKc2JbH/B1-B28-BF8-E765-4-D5-A-9-EFB-D7-AE909-B2-AC8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YvKc2JbH)

Might put some spinach and radishes in the trough planter today. Have to install a new heat activated  piston lift for the lid first. The last one was destroyed in a wind storm.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Bartman44 on Apr 28, 2022, 07:06 AM
Looking good, agree on the "too cold" to plant.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 04, 2022, 03:44 PM
Ran by Lowes to check out tomato plants and such. Gonna buy my stock on Friday. Might not plant them just yet, but, I’ll put them in the trough planter for a bit. They’ll be happy there.

Picked up some Roundup to ( roundup) some problem areas well
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 04, 2022, 03:55 PM
Bob your garlic looks great. Lot taller than mine. 
 We have some really nice vegetables but there staying in the greenhouses. 
Put a bunch of hanging baskets out the other day now they just got rained on for 24 hours. :P
 Be changing them all out and hanging them up inside somewhere tomorrow..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 04, 2022, 08:37 PM
Yeah, it’s pretty healthy looking for this time of year. Big thick stalks. Should be some monster heads in a couple months.


First asparagus is popping through. Can’t wait to steam some for dinner.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Perch-Pirate on May 04, 2022, 09:44 PM
These were popping up, so we had some pheasant breasts and fiddleheads….dammm good!
(https://i.postimg.cc/jwBXppGK/62-AEA743-D4-D3-495-E-96-B2-15-F605728-FAE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwBXppGK)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 05, 2022, 04:40 AM
Looks great PP.
I haven’t had time to go look for some..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 05, 2022, 04:51 AM
My garlic looks ok.  Rhubarb looks good and a few onions I must have missed last fall.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3Wm4xvg9/81-F80-FE7-5-E4-D-4700-83-C4-AB213-F09-DC45.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3Wm4xvg9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0bCzp1Xw/844-A5588-4083-44-E3-A0-D1-0273618-C8-FC4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0bCzp1Xw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MnKv53gr/9413-D94-A-BB86-4660-BED6-C5-BEC03-DB73-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MnKv53gr)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: fishinator on May 05, 2022, 07:35 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/yD1dcSjn/20220503-170031.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yD1dcSjn)
Been picking about a pound of asparagus every couple days. Got lucky and my pear tree produced 21 morels this year.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 05, 2022, 04:20 PM
Yeah, my asparagus is popping through. I’ll be picking tomorrow. Gonna freeze a bunch this year.

Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 26, 2022, 05:38 PM
Nice little snack this morning right off the plant … 8) 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/McRmsV73/831-DD587-7-A99-444-E-A2-C4-8-A3-E01-FE0-B14.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/McRmsV73)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 28, 2022, 02:34 PM
Yeah…but you cheat!

Clematis just exploded the past couple days.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xktzVBK2/1134-BAA5-7-AF5-419-D-A33-F-7-DBF01810348.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xktzVBK2)

They look great aside my Son’s artwork.

Sure glad I took your advice Dom. “Let them grow”
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on May 30, 2022, 03:09 PM
Clematis looks awesome..
Brought home a couple flats of vegetables today before there all gone. 
 But they won’t get planted in this heat.   They can sit on the deck for a couple days… ;)
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on May 30, 2022, 05:02 PM
I’ve got summer squash, cukes, pickles and tomatoes in the works.

I’ll wait till the cooler weather later this week to plant them. It’ll be a bit late for harvest, but, I don’t care.
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Post by: filetandrelease on May 30, 2022, 05:10 PM

 Smaller garden this year tomatoes, beans , squash , potatoes all in last week
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Post by: fishinator on May 30, 2022, 07:16 PM
I’ve got summer squash, cukes, pickles and tomatoes in the works.

I’ll wait till the cooler weather later this week to plant them. It’ll be a bit late for harvest, but, I don’t care.
I held off on squash, melons and cucumbers.  I'm still battling a squash bug problem. It was recommended from some more experienced gardeners to hold off planting. They grow so fast I don't see what it can hurt.
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Post by: Bartman44 on May 30, 2022, 08:02 PM
Clematis look great. Mine isn't close to blooming yet.

Went with the standards again this year, the wife loves tomatillos for green salsa so they are in there.

(https://i.postimg.cc/PNczPspb/garden-2022.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNczPspb)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on May 31, 2022, 05:14 AM
Looking good BM..👍👍
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Post by: rgfixit on May 31, 2022, 10:47 AM
Very nice Bart!
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Post by: krispcritter on Jun 03, 2022, 12:52 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/9RdQnYXQ/IMG-20220601-171726.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RdQnYXQ)
Tomato, red and yellow bell pepper, 3 kinds of lettuce, pole beans, swiss chard, kohlrabi, and brussel sprouts.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 03, 2022, 03:28 PM
Looking good guys.  Hopefully I will have some pictures this weekend of mine.. :-\
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 05, 2022, 01:04 PM
Cut scapes off of 2/3 of my garlic today. It looks to be amazing. Some of the stalks are more than an inch in diameter.

Gardened my butt off yesterday. Summer squash, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, scallions, marigolds, columbine, thunbergia, Cardinal climbers, turned, amended and mulched the last bed. Cukes and pickles are slated for that bed.

Trans planted a few “volunteer “ tomato plants that were in the bed I turned. Several “volunteer” potato plants have popped up in the beds as well. I’ll let them go and see what happens.

Seems you never get ALL the potatoes.

I’m growing from seed this year except for 2 tomato plants I bought. Might take a bit longer….but that’s ok by us.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2022, 04:00 PM
Had the second day off since spring trip., :P  :P. 
Oh and that’s only to fill Dr appointments.   But I did get most of my beds planted..

(https://i.postimg.cc/rDM8cT43/277920-A8-6-D8-A-4-E4-D-AA09-89-F3-D3-D1957-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDM8cT43)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YhcrnYCp/C22-A0-B01-0789-4208-A22-D-976-EAF8-EE12-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhcrnYCp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CR7wx2H1/CB25864-B-7491-4525-8-CE7-ED046289-E9-F4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CR7wx2H1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8J68MXWL/0-BEE3822-CAC5-4379-98-E0-4-AEC277-DA97-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8J68MXWL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VJG2TPWj/8-BC5-BC51-EF75-4-E6-F-8836-0-D427-BEBBE39.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJG2TPWj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LJ6rN8L9/EB37560-F-F69-C-4-F77-9-D66-A1568-C3-D5364.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJ6rN8L9)
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 06, 2022, 04:21 PM
How’s the garlic coming along? I’ve got 1”+ stalks on mine. Gotta cut the rest of the scapes tomorrow. Last year’s will go into the dehydrator in the next week…….in the garage.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2022, 04:54 PM
No scapes on mine yet..
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Post by: gotagetm on Jun 06, 2022, 06:13 PM
Looks great!
Question
I have a half a bag of small red potatoes I bought awhile ago , they are getting the red sprouts coming out of them , gonna try planting them this week, do I face sprouts up or down? And how deep should I plant them?
Thanks
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2022, 04:57 AM
6” deep and eyes up.. ;)
 Cut them in half and let them air dry for a day.
 
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Post by: Dirt23 on Jun 07, 2022, 05:46 AM
Depending on where potatoes were purchased  large commercial producers will spray so they sprout but do not produce potatoes. Learned this hard way few years back grew beautiful plants hilled them took good care and in fall dug up to find hardly anything
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Post by: fishinator on Jun 07, 2022, 07:59 AM
Never grown potatoes,  but if they are hybrids, would they grow the same potatoes?  I know my volunteer tomatoes are always odd shaped and colored.
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Post by: gotagetm on Jun 07, 2022, 10:00 AM
Thanks!!!
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Post by: drowndin dots on Jun 07, 2022, 12:23 PM
Had the second day off since spring trip., :P  :P. 
Oh and that’s only to fill Dr appointments.   But I did get most of my beds planted..

(https://i.postimg.cc/rDM8cT43/277920-A8-6-D8-A-4-E4-D-AA09-89-F3-D3-D1957-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDM8cT43)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YhcrnYCp/C22-A0-B01-0789-4208-A22-D-976-EAF8-EE12-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhcrnYCp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CR7wx2H1/CB25864-B-7491-4525-8-CE7-ED046289-E9-F4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CR7wx2H1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8J68MXWL/0-BEE3822-CAC5-4379-98-E0-4-AEC277-DA97-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8J68MXWL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VJG2TPWj/8-BC5-BC51-EF75-4-E6-F-8836-0-D427-BEBBE39.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJG2TPWj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LJ6rN8L9/EB37560-F-F69-C-4-F77-9-D66-A1568-C3-D5364.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJ6rN8L9)
Love it Broloser 8)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2022, 03:33 PM
Love it Broloser 8)

  Thanks loser.. ;D. it’s getting there. 
Hope your doing well…
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2022, 04:13 PM
Got 5000 mum plugs in this morning…. :-\ :-\

(https://i.postimg.cc/mPPJKF0g/55-DBD477-63-FD-442-B-9-AE8-82020-A43-B39-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPPJKF0g)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TpdXN1dK/BA60-D5-C9-F55-C-41-A9-BB20-6387986-E1-F85.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TpdXN1dK)
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Post by: Bartman44 on Jun 07, 2022, 05:06 PM
Had the second day off since spring trip., :P  :P. 
Oh and that’s only to fill Dr appointments.   But I did get most of my beds planted..

(https://i.postimg.cc/rDM8cT43/277920-A8-6-D8-A-4-E4-D-AA09-89-F3-D3-D1957-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rDM8cT43)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YhcrnYCp/C22-A0-B01-0789-4208-A22-D-976-EAF8-EE12-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhcrnYCp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CR7wx2H1/CB25864-B-7491-4525-8-CE7-ED046289-E9-F4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CR7wx2H1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8J68MXWL/0-BEE3822-CAC5-4379-98-E0-4-AEC277-DA97-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8J68MXWL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VJG2TPWj/8-BC5-BC51-EF75-4-E6-F-8836-0-D427-BEBBE39.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJG2TPWj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LJ6rN8L9/EB37560-F-F69-C-4-F77-9-D66-A1568-C3-D5364.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LJ6rN8L9)


Great looking garden Dom.

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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 07, 2022, 05:13 PM
Thanks Bart..
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 07, 2022, 05:43 PM
Looks good Dom.
Just finished cutting scapes from my garlic.(still some to go)

Fresh asparagus with dinner.

Love gardening. Huge rewards on many levels.
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 09, 2022, 07:01 PM
Back at it after a 2 year hiatus. And yes planted 2-3 weeks late but nice to have the garden back up and running.

Got one last bed to fill, just not sure what to plant this late in the game in upstate NY. Stay tuned….


(https://i.postimg.cc/YhPMtkXy/8735-CFB6-2089-4237-8-F2-E-AA932-A781-E63.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhPMtkXy)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2022, 04:11 AM
Very nice ATC..👍👍👍
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Post by: fishinator on Jun 10, 2022, 07:50 AM
You guys have some great looking gardens. Mines lacking a bit this year.
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 10, 2022, 03:33 PM
I’m just getting back into the swing if things myself. Hang in there!
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2022, 04:35 PM
Back at it after a 2 year hiatus. And yes planted 2-3 weeks late but nice to have the garden back up and running.

Got one last bed to fill, just not sure what to plant this late in the game in upstate NY. Stay tuned….


(https://i.postimg.cc/YhPMtkXy/8735-CFB6-2089-4237-8-F2-E-AA932-A781-E63.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhPMtkXy)

Beans…if nothing else.

Looks great,
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Post by: gotagetm on Jun 10, 2022, 05:34 PM
I've had an interesting year till now to say the least! But feeling good! ( Little slow) but retirement is letting me do things at my place right now, and tomorrow I'll be planting everything and this year be able to have time to maintain it! And not just go look in fall lol
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 12, 2022, 06:59 AM
Beans…if nothing else.

Looks great,

That was the plan going in RG, as I headed to the farm for more plants. Grab some more green beans, more pickling cukes. Get that third bed planted and spread out.

But then I saw straight neck squash has a maturity period of roughly 45 days. Then I grabbed some pepperocini plants. And basil. And cilantro. And yellow beans
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 12, 2022, 07:01 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/FfFS3PMB/56-B284-B2-7-C19-452-F-B2-E2-60-D491-D67-BEB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FfFS3PMB)


Managed to get it all in. After all, no farms, no food!
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 12, 2022, 12:56 PM
Gotta fend for ourselves these days. My wax beans are already popping through along with potatoes, onions and scallions. Gave them a shot of organic fertilizer and Epsom salts today (we’re magnesium poor around here). Been enjoying asparagus a few nights a week for a while with a bunch to share with our neighbors.

Garlic is looking amazing. Leaves are already starting to brown off. Stalks are an inch in diameter. I’ve got a pile of garlic from last year that’s going in the drier.

What I’m really waiting for is the first BLT with my tomatoes.
Mmmmmmmm!
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jun 12, 2022, 09:12 PM
I've had an interesting year till now to say the least! But feeling good! ( Little slow) but retirement is letting me do things at my place right now, and tomorrow I'll be planting everything and this year be able to have time to maintain it! And not just go look in fall lol
He!! Yeah buddy. I know the feeling. I took my congestive heart failure as a big eye opener. Doing things a little healthier but slower. I want to enjoy this part of my life
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Post by: Bartman44 on Jun 15, 2022, 11:54 AM
The clematis finally popped, the bumbles have been busy, and I got a little help with the garden this morning.   
(https://i.postimg.cc/bSqjNqjy/G1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSqjNqjy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dZnchgq8/G2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZnchgq8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bdfk8rsx/G3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdfk8rsx)
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 15, 2022, 04:16 PM
That kind of help is priceless Bart.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 15, 2022, 04:28 PM
Awesome Bart…
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 16, 2022, 05:37 AM
The clematis finally popped, the bumbles have been busy, and I got a little help with the garden this morning.   
(https://i.postimg.cc/bSqjNqjy/G1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSqjNqjy)



(https://i.postimg.cc/dZnchgq8/G2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZnchgq8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bdfk8rsx/G3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bdfk8rsx)

It’s all about making memories, that’s awesome!
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 16, 2022, 03:02 PM
My clematis have peaked and are restarting.

Weird weather this year.
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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 16, 2022, 05:22 PM
Apparently we have a rabbit that thinks he can have a free meal. With the price of meat these days…I call it, fattening him up.  ;)
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Post by: Perch-Pirate on Jun 16, 2022, 05:23 PM
He got 2 bean plants and all but 1 of my cucumbers. I’m sure he will be back for the rest. Fence goes up tomorrow and new plants going in.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 16, 2022, 06:05 PM
Had a bunny trapped in my gardens last year. Ate all my wax beans till I evicted it.

Oh well.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 23, 2022, 06:47 PM
Cut all of my scapes tonight..
(https://i.postimg.cc/p9HZQBSg/1482-F53-C-2507-4-CFE-8-FFC-A592-BA5-F77-C8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p9HZQBSg)
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 23, 2022, 09:10 PM
Dacker, what do you do with the scapes? I’ve only made pesto out of them in years past
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 24, 2022, 04:34 AM
I don’t use them.  My bride gives them to someone at work.  Not sure what they do with them…
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Post by: Dirt23 on Jun 24, 2022, 05:32 AM
Pickle them like a dilly Bean or take and put in a big pot and boil for long time strain liquid and use a garden pest spray
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 24, 2022, 12:01 PM
I cut mine a couple weeks ago. I scatter them around the gardens. Does keep some of the pests away.

How’s yours looking Dom? Mine is crazy this year. Stalks are an inch or more in diameter. Strange, but every stalk has 8 leaves. Noticed it when I was cutting scapes.

 Just got a garlic slicer to dry all the leftover from last year. Should have garlic powder for quite a while.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 24, 2022, 07:42 PM
There looking good.  I put Bobs bulbs in a couple rows and they seem bigger than the rest.  Most of them will be used as seed .. ;)
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 25, 2022, 09:15 AM
Got the last of my starts in the ground this morning. 3 cuke and 4 tomato varieties. It’s a little late for me but, I started from seed this year. Plant prices were out of sight.

Had 3 “volunteer” tomato plants pop up in one of the beds. Moved them to the trough planter to see what they’d do and they’re growing like crazy. Been cutting a lot asparagus this year. Neglected to cut a few days and now it’s 6’ tall.

Spotted a Japanese Beetle yesterday so I put out two traps. Already collecting the nasty little buggers.
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Post by: fishinator on Jun 25, 2022, 11:26 AM
I get tons of Japanese beetles but they only show up after I have stopped picking my asparagus and let it fern out. They seem to stay in the asparagus ferns and have no effect on the plant that I have seen. The neighbors have traps that get emptied almost daily. 
  Now squash bugs are a different story!
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 25, 2022, 01:08 PM
Yeah they go after my asparagus after it ferns out. I spray them with Malthion. I probably fill 4-5 bags a season from my traps. They go after my flowers more than anything. Wouldn’t do any good to treat my lawns as my neighbors don’t treat theirs.

I just deal with it and reduce the population as much as I can.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 12, 2022, 06:30 PM
 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zLKQ21LD/008-D0-F82-E8-EC-4046-95-D4-66418766-F6-B1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLKQ21LD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/r0TPvYW1/19-F1-F7-CA-B32-E-4308-8949-26-B40-D12-BEE7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0TPvYW1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jwhFKQQG/2-F23922-F-6530-4-E17-84-E9-A80-F78-B0727-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwhFKQQG)
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 12, 2022, 06:55 PM
d**n Dacker, those are beautiful
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 12, 2022, 07:04 PM
Chili sauce .. ;)
 
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 13, 2022, 02:54 PM
Picked another box of tomatoes and enough peppers for my chili sauce…


(https://i.postimg.cc/dL6g9psC/8248-BAFB-3-F64-4589-A8-D9-AD2-A9-BA89-FEF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dL6g9psC)
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Post by: Bartman44 on Jul 13, 2022, 08:05 PM
Nice "early" harvest, homemade chili sauce is delicious. Just add fish.
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Post by: Bartman44 on Jul 13, 2022, 08:17 PM
Caught 3 of these guys munching on my dill.  Looked them up and they appear to be black swallowtail butterflies, so I relocated them to my neighbor's yard. ;D 

(https://i.postimg.cc/XGrTq1xc/bug1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XGrTq1xc)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XGttCKzM/bug2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XGttCKzM)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 14, 2022, 05:59 AM
11 jars of chili sauce..

(https://i.postimg.cc/4K1SXLdZ/6-FF1-EB41-2044-4-C2-A-8-C2-F-CA88-A0-D1-F9-C7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4K1SXLdZ)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 14, 2022, 06:01 AM
Bart you should have put them in a tank and feed them and watch them morf… ;D
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 14, 2022, 12:52 PM
My Son does that with monarch butterflies. Feeds them milkweed and watches them morph. Keeps his eyes open for cocoons and helps them along.

I’ll be pulling my garlic this weekend. Probably wait a  bit till the dog days are past and  plant beans for the freezer.

Love to put in some spinach and radishes but it’s gonna be too darned hot. They’ll just bolt.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 14, 2022, 02:34 PM
Pulled a sample of my garlic a bit ago.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gLGDSfWd/1-AC5-FA74-08-AC-4580-A85-D-3-D0-B734028-CD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gLGDSfWd)

I wear a 2xl glove. 6 cloves an inch across. That’s my kind of garlic.
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Post by: gotagetm on Jul 14, 2022, 02:36 PM
WOW that's awesome!!!!!
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 14, 2022, 03:09 PM
Garlic is good Ben!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 14, 2022, 03:36 PM
That’s huge. Haven’t pulled one yet but I hope there as big as that…
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Post by: gotagetm on Jul 14, 2022, 05:18 PM
Definitely have some next year!!!
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 14, 2022, 06:06 PM
Pulled a sample of my garlic a bit ago.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gLGDSfWd/1-AC5-FA74-08-AC-4580-A85-D-3-D0-B734028-CD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gLGDSfWd)

I wear a 2xl glove. 6 cloves an inch across. That’s my kind of garlic.


That is awesome Bob.
I would love to taste your garlic.
Donna and I are garlic freaks!!!
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2022, 05:30 AM
Think I’ll have enough garlic to last the winter.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BtppCJ77/12562-AA2-DE1-C-4-A03-90-BC-99-F65053-A8-C3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BtppCJ77)

Well…just enough.😁

I’ll start processing it later today. Also going to smoke a bunch that I have left from last year for garlic powder.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 16, 2022, 05:33 AM
Great pull Bob. Think I’m pulling my tomorrow. 
 Pulled one last night. No where
as big as yours but I should have plenty.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2022, 09:47 AM
Takes a couple years picking and choosing seed. Save those big cloves for your seed. You may get some surprises when you harvest. Can’t tell by the stalks. Some of my biggest were just average sized stalks.

It’s all good anyway. We know where it came from.

Been playing with garlic all morning. Pulled about 115 heads
(https://i.postimg.cc/jn5JGPck/FFF7779-B-4-D14-45-EC-A5-DD-5-A56-BE254-E10.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jn5JGPck)

Have a bunch of cloves in the dehydrator
(https://i.postimg.cc/2qDLCPTW/86310-C28-1-FEC-4-F16-BF6-F-BD5-B72521223.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qDLCPTW)

And a bunch on the Weber getting a good cold smoke
(https://i.postimg.cc/LgY8tTNR/F1-EE5-F1-C-13-CF-49-B0-8726-40735-D28-AF42.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LgY8tTNR)

I’ll make garlic powder out of all that.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2022, 02:39 PM
The thermometer in the trough planter.

(https://i.postimg.cc/HVwVTZqq/448610-BD-B17-B-4-F87-A305-768135609-A9-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HVwVTZqq)
 Mac would like that.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 16, 2022, 06:37 PM
Have yet to pull the Bob bulbs .. ;)
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 17, 2022, 09:43 AM
Just finished a batch of garlic powder. The smoked garlic went into the dehydrator a few minutes ago. It smells amazing already. Should be interesting.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 17, 2022, 02:34 PM
Just pulled mine.  Nothing like Bobs but  it will work .. 8)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 17, 2022, 02:35 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/xkv9gSXD/D66680-FC-A5-DC-4397-BF45-9781-DA5-E882-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkv9gSXD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zbp8ZSwx/E1462088-E445-4-A41-B43-C-3-D9-C7-B454-F0-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbp8ZSwx)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 17, 2022, 02:41 PM
Golf ball size and some bigger..
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 18, 2022, 05:16 AM
And made 6 quarts of bread and butter pickles..

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Post by: fish/hunt4ever on Jul 18, 2022, 05:48 AM
Man those bread and butters look good, my favorite right there. The wife and her mom tried making spicy bread and butters and they turned out great just not as spicy as they thought it would be but some great flavor and a little kick for my burgers.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 18, 2022, 08:43 AM
Yeah my favorite also.Not from my garden, Mindy bought a bag at the farmers market. Put some extra garlic in them., ;)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2022, 06:21 AM
5 jars of dilly beans last night..
The rest were frozen.

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Post by: Bartman44 on Jul 21, 2022, 08:21 AM
Nice, you're on a roll Dom. Harvest time.

Picked some poblano peppers and tomatillos and the wife made chicken stuffed poblanos with green salsa last night.
   
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 21, 2022, 12:24 PM
Interesting combination Bart. Looks delicious.

Chased a bunny out of my garden last night. I was watering and saw it hiding in the potatoes. Put the hose on it and it exited by way of the fence.

The one spot I hadn’t put up chicken wire. Safe now I’d say. Little varmint ate some of my wax beans while it hid out  they’re a challenge.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 21, 2022, 01:31 PM
I would eat it Bart.👍👍
 Lots and lots of bunnies this summer…
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Post by: fishinator on Jul 21, 2022, 04:50 PM
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I normally pull the first couple rounds of peppers off my plants until they grow a bit. Got busy and must have missed a couple
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Post by: fishinator on Jul 22, 2022, 09:59 AM
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Daughter found a conjoined cherry tomato.  Had a couple double jalapeños last year. And my other daughter picked my giant bell. I was going to let it go and see how big it got. She said it looked good. Darned kids!
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2022, 11:44 AM
Harvested some wax beans and red potatoes to go with chicken on the Weber. Looking good. Summer squash and tomatoes are coming along nicely.

I decided to make a “flower tower” of Cardinal Climbers for the humming birds. It’s been really fun to watch.
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The hummers are around most every day. It’ll self seed there and be a yearly thing.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2022, 01:20 PM
Think I’ve got almost enough garlic for this year.
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Some of the bulbs aren’t huge, but all the cloves are. Garlic at the farm market was $1.50 a bulb and not as fat as mine.

I’m happy with the harvest.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 27, 2022, 03:58 PM
Nice Bob. I planted beans and peas in the bed I pulled the garlic out of. If they grow that’s good. If not so it be..
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Post by: Bartman44 on Jul 27, 2022, 07:51 PM
That's enough garlic to keep the vampires at bay for sure, nice crop.

Harvest time for my grandson:

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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 28, 2022, 04:38 AM
Nice tomatoes Bart..
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Post by: hunts2long on Jul 28, 2022, 06:57 AM
Bart, that looks like a good sandwich or two...h2l
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Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 28, 2022, 08:39 PM
Been slacking on the garden updates, shes doing good not great. Cukes and pickles are out of control, peppers are slacking, Dang Jap Bettles are reaking havoc on my Raspberries, and Maters are comming along. Getting ready for a fall planting of Radish and Peas.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 29, 2022, 05:25 AM
Looking good Ed. 👍👍
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Post by: drowndin dots on Jul 29, 2022, 09:35 AM
Looking good Ed. 👍👍
Thanks Bro
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Post by: gotagetm on Aug 04, 2022, 12:33 PM

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First load of seaweed gonna get bunch more , makes awesome fertilizer! Dumped load all kinds of small fish in there and snails and bugs ! Garden will be huge next year !!!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 04, 2022, 01:33 PM
That’ll work..👍
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Post by: drowndin dots on Aug 04, 2022, 07:39 PM

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Pickle production is in full swing!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 05, 2022, 05:13 AM
Nice harvest loser. 👍👍 Mine are going crazy also.  My whole garden looks great this year..
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Post by: iceman260 on Aug 05, 2022, 07:15 AM
I think I'm giving up on the garden, chipmunks have eaten every tomatoes just before they ripened. Now they have pulled all the green ones off, nothing left I only had three plants. I still have yellow squash and zuchini,cucumbers also.
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Post by: fishinator on Aug 05, 2022, 08:01 AM
I think I'm giving up on the garden, chipmunks have eaten every tomatoes just before they ripened. Now they have pulled all the green ones off, nothing left I only had three plants. I still have yellow squash and zuchini,cucumbers also.
I almost gave up on mine too. The last 2 years the squash bugs have destroyed mine. Luckily I have a handle on them so far this year. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth the hassle.
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Post by: icefisher47 on Aug 05, 2022, 10:26 AM
Everyone's gardens look great. We planted late because we thought we had to move. Our plants didn't do well. chipmunks and squirrels were happy though.
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2022, 12:42 PM
I think I'm giving up on the garden, chipmunks have eaten every tomatoes just before they ripened. Now they have pulled all the green ones off, nothing left I only had three plants. I still have yellow squash and zuchini,cucumbers also.

Mine has ended up looking like a prison camp. Between the rabbits, squirrels and deer, I have to cage everything to keep them out.

Only thing they don’t touch is my beloved garlic.

That would signal a full scale assault….no holds barred…..straight up “ shoot ‘em dead defense”.
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Post by: icefisher47 on Aug 05, 2022, 12:52 PM
Mine has ended up looking like a prison camp. Between the rabbits, squirrels and deer, I have to cage everything to keep them out.

Only thing they don’t touch is my beloved garlic.

That would signal a full scale assault….no holds barred…..straight up “ shoot ‘em dead defense”.

That would most definitely be a dead defense.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 05, 2022, 01:07 PM
I think I'm giving up on the garden, chipmunks have eaten every tomatoes just before they ripened. Now they have pulled all the green ones off, nothing left I only had three plants. I still have yellow squash and zuchini,cucumbers also.

 Small live traps are not to expensive.
I know it’s illegal but I have trapped many chipmunks, red squirrels and gray squirrels and relocated them all summer..
  Use to tie a rope to the trap and throw it in the pond for a while.  Guess I’m getting soft… :-\
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 05, 2022, 01:11 PM
Bob electric fence for the deer.  That’s what I have. 
 Seen a lot of bunnies but I think they won’t go up into the raised beds.
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Post by: fishinator on Aug 05, 2022, 02:20 PM

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I have caught this guy in my raised beds. He doesn't seem to harm much, just lays around and chases the ladies. I only see him eating clover and dandelions outside of the garden.
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Post by: icefisher47 on Aug 05, 2022, 04:41 PM
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I have caught this guy in my raised beds. He doesn't seem to harm much, just lays around and chases the ladies. I only see him eating clover and dandelions outside of the garden.

Cute little guy
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Post by: fishinator on Aug 05, 2022, 05:37 PM
He is pretty cool but he's anything other than "little". He's at least twice as big as the other rabbits running around.
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Post by: gotagetm on Aug 05, 2022, 08:34 PM
Red squirrels I believe are open year round and I must have 20+ rabbits here come October 1st be a few in sauce in Crock-Pot!!!
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2022, 12:25 PM
He is pretty cool but he's anything other than "little". He's at least twice as big as the other rabbits running around.

Doesn’t look wild to me. Probably an escapee or released pet.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 06, 2022, 12:42 PM
Doesn’t look wild to me. Probably an escapee or released pet.


I agree with Bob.

(I hope you were sitting down partner)   :laugh:
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Post by: fishinator on Aug 06, 2022, 01:22 PM
We were thinking the same. He is really funny to watch chase the other rabbits. He doesn't run, just hops. And not very fast either. He's very persistent though.
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 06, 2022, 04:46 PM

I agree with Bob.

(I hope you were sitting down partner)   :laugh:

Wait…my heart…aarrrrggghhh! No…I’m ok!
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Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 06, 2022, 09:55 PM
Wait…my heart…aarrrrggghhh! No…I’m ok!


👍
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 14, 2022, 05:13 PM
Made some more dilly beans and started a batch of zucchini relish this afternoon with my garden goodies .

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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 14, 2022, 05:48 PM
Put 85 canning jars on Craigslist this morning plus lids and bands. $85.

I freeze everything but salsa now.
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Post by: Badbrad2186 on Aug 14, 2022, 08:44 PM
I make 10 jelly jars of relish the other day
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 17, 2022, 05:55 AM
13 jars of zucchini relish…

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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 18, 2022, 11:14 AM
A very nice lady came and picked up the jars yesterday. More room in the basement.👍👍
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 18, 2022, 01:29 PM
That’s good Bob..  Someone can always use them.   And the prices are ridiculous now..
I’m sure I have enough. 
 All depends on how much I give away. ;D
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 18, 2022, 03:51 PM
Hear you there bud. I gave away more than I bought. They never seem to come back home.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 11, 2022, 01:11 PM
Been picking and caning tomatoes for sauce and salsa most of the day.
 Garden is still going strong..
Shelf’s are getting full. 
Love it.. ;D
 Did two of these baskets.  About 36 pounds total.. 8)

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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 11, 2022, 02:26 PM
Nice Dom.
Mowed greens this morning. Made a huge pot of chicken stock the past couple days. A real chore while I’m getting over some flu. But it kept me moving in a good way. A dozen containers of stock in the freezer and a pot of chicken soup on the stove for supper.

Prepping for mowing in the rain tomorrow. Hot soup will hit the spot at the end of that day.

Also bought a super heavy duty rain suit. If I don’t stay dry after that purchase, I give up. I hate getting wet working.
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Post by: myemmy on Sep 11, 2022, 05:46 PM
You guys have a good recipe for Hamburg relish, or chilli sauce ,thanks.
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 15, 2022, 03:55 PM
Well, a lot of my tomatoes split with the recent rains. So I thought…what to do?

So, I gathered them all up and blanched them to remove the skins.
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 There’s three or four varieties there.

Best option was Stewed Tomatoes.

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We love stewed tomatoes. 4 containers plus one for dinner tomorrow.

Works for us!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 15, 2022, 04:22 PM
Perfect Bob..  That’s why we grow them.. ;)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 21, 2022, 03:00 PM
My garden is still going crazy.  Been giving tons away. 
Calling for frost this weekend. Will see what happens..
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 21, 2022, 03:14 PM
That's great! Yea my peppers started out slow..but man now... endless!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 21, 2022, 03:28 PM
We picked all the sweet peppers but there’s still a bunch of hot ones left.
 Tomatoes are just silly this year. We and canned and frozen enough for 2 years..   Still getting cucumbers and nice small zucchini’s . Mindy made chocolate chip, zucchini cookies the other night.   I should weigh 300 pounds.  But still 190.  😎
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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 21, 2022, 04:19 PM
Nothing wrong with that Dom..I'm finally back to my weight I wanna ...my garden was ok ,my brother started plants for me ,cause of health at time. Got everything in little late, but next year be much earlier...so looking forward to fall hunting and fishing!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 21, 2022, 04:44 PM
Me to.. Got to put some meat in the freezer to go with all those vegetables..😎
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Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 21, 2022, 07:17 PM
Looks like everyone is having a banner year.  :thumbup_smilie:

Agree on the tomatoes, they just keep on coming. Got home from vacation last night only to find even more. My wife has been kept busy processing them all, I think we're good on sauce for the cold winter nights.

Also came home to the hibiscus in full bloom.

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Post by: gotagetm on Sep 21, 2022, 09:09 PM
Yup, what's pink flower? I accually ate late season second blooms off our magnolias tonight..bitter than spring ones but still good!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 22, 2022, 04:37 AM
Lookin good Bart..👍👍
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Post by: fishinator on Sep 25, 2022, 04:04 PM
We picked all the sweet peppers but there’s still a bunch of hot ones left.
 Tomatoes are just silly this year. We and canned and frozen enough for 2 years..   Still getting cucumbers and nice small zucchini’s . Mindy made chocolate chip, zucchini cookies the other night.   I should weigh 300 pounds.  But still 190.  😎
zucchini cookies sounded good. Mentioned it to the wife and now we have several bags of cookies, along with several loafs of zuchini bread in the deep freeze. 
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 26, 2022, 04:59 AM
I’ll be closing up all the gardens, except the trough planter in the coming week. Have one raised bed to dig out and remove. The frame is pretty rotted. I’ll be using the soil to fill the other 4 beds prior to planting my garlic in the middle of October. I have beans and spinach in one bed. Don’t know what I’ll get for beans but the spinach is loving this weather. Radishes in the trough are doing great. Should be harvesting them in the next week or so. I’ll put the winter cover on the trough and keep spinach in it most of the winter. If I let some go, it comes back in the spring and tastes amazing.

The flowers are peaking and will probably be pretty much done in by next week. Might move a few begonias indoors if I can find a place to put them. Love having flowers around indoors during the winter months. Brought all the house plants in so I’m running out of window space.

Soon I’ll be mulching up leaves for the beds. Another fall approaches.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 26, 2022, 06:37 AM
Yup it’s clean up time..  Fine with me..  ;D. Been a busy hot summer..
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 02, 2022, 12:02 PM
Did a bunch of work on my Garden yesterday. Removed the rotted bed and transferred the soil to the other 5 beds. Laid weed barrier and mulched he area. Moved my potting bench to the new space I created. Made storage for all my fencing. Now I don’t have to fight with it every time I want to get around the beds. It made a nice area to store my tractor and leaf bagger.

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I turned the beds over with the newly added soil. I’ll be tilling them for garlic in the next couple weeks. Very happy with the results. Added space and I still have 5 beds and 2 other planting areas for veggies.

Been wanting to do this all summer. Just too busy at the course to get to it.
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Post by: gotagetm on Oct 02, 2022, 05:32 PM

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Supposed to get down in 20s here tonight picked whatever peppers I had left
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Post by: fishinator on Oct 02, 2022, 07:01 PM

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I did the same. Sliced, sealed and in the freezer.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 03, 2022, 04:34 AM
Nice job guys..👍
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2022, 02:53 PM
I’ll be prepping the beds for garlic in he next couple weeks., Don’t plant it till I have leaves falling to make leaf mulch. Seems to work.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 09, 2022, 03:41 PM
My last harvest :-\
 Garlic is in. ;D

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Post by: gotagetm on Oct 09, 2022, 04:16 PM
Started getting old stuff out today gonna spread cooked down seaweed and plow under this week, leaves are falling I can pile up for mulch and get ready for fall planting
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 10, 2022, 12:29 PM
Yeah, gotta put the cover on my trough planter tomorrow. Love our winter spinach.
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Post by: Johnnh on Oct 10, 2022, 02:10 PM
Gardens are done. Recent couple of frosts and a hard freeze did them in.
I plan on mulching this week and hope my 20 year old shaft drive cub cadet 2500 series garden tractor is up to the challenge. I rebuilt the rear drive axle this spring.
Motor is getting tired and sounds like me - old and ugly
Might make a good winter project = find a new motor and get another 800 hours out of it.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: piscesman on Oct 11, 2022, 05:11 AM
Hey, question here guys. Our garden also winding down. Wife keeps bringing potted peppers inside at night to help stretch it out. We took a 20-year vacation and dove back into gardening this past spring. I see many here talking about planting garlic. Is it too late to do that? Also, if we have them in potted plants will they survive the winter. Thanks for any help in advance.......
      Kim
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 11, 2022, 11:06 AM
You’re right on time to plant garlic. Mine  goes in when the leaves really start to fall. I use 6-8” of leaf mulch to cover the beds. It’ll settle over the winter. I’d say it’ll go in sometime in the next two weeks. Got the beds prepped today. I use my own seed and plant around 120 a year. I generally harvest mid June to early July when the bottom 4-5 leaves brown out.

If there’s a stretch of warmer weather and it starts to send up shoots before winter,  don’t worry about it. It’s a good sign that it’s getting established. The deep freeze of winter won’t hurt it a bit.

Plant cloves (preferably with the skins on) point up, 4-6” deep. Keep watered during the dry months.

Don’t know how it would do in containers.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 11, 2022, 03:05 PM
Kim are you talking about the potted peppers or planting garlic in pots?
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: piscesman on Oct 12, 2022, 05:33 AM
Yes, I'm talking about planting garlic in potted plants containers. If that's not correct, we have good soil toward the back of the yard and can plant there. Just may have to transplant in spring because it's near spruce trees.
      Kim
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 12, 2022, 05:59 AM
Sure you can. Google it there’s a lot of info on it..

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 And as far as your potted peppers you can bring them in. They won’t reflower over the winter but will go dormant and you can put them back out in the spring..  Look that one up also.. ;)
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 12, 2022, 06:26 PM
Thanks for the info, everyone. Going to try the potted method. Wife brought the garden in today. Left Rosemary and Basil out. They will be in shortly. Can't wait until next year to become more self-sufficient.
      Kim
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 13, 2022, 10:03 AM
These are hot, hot , hot Vietnamese peppers that I will put in the house for the winter.   Did I mention there hot.. ;D

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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 13, 2022, 10:08 AM
Dry some of those and put them in a cold smoke. Make smoked hot peppers. I did that a couple years ago with some cayenne peppers. Had to wear my organic vapor mask to grind them up in the coffee grinder. Still have most of the jar. Really good on potato chips. Oh yeah….wear gloves.

HOT!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 13, 2022, 10:12 AM
I do dry a bunch but usually grind them. Never thought of smoking them first.. thanks for the idea..✌️
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 13, 2022, 01:04 PM
Cold smoked some dehydrated garlic this last season…..all I can say is awesome. Adds a whole dimension to the flavor.

Perfect time for cold smoking. I use the “Amazin Smoke Tube” on my Weber. Does cheese and such just beautifully with pellets.

Dehydrator came from Goodwill for $5.
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 13, 2022, 06:08 PM
Isn't also so that when you grow HHHOOOTTTTT PEPPERS you always have an abundance of them? But when you grow the non-hot ones, they are smaller and less of? WTH!!! Garlic this weekend and thoughts on next years winners...
      Kim ::) ::)
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Oct 13, 2022, 09:06 PM
I've still got a few tomatoes and some raspberries to pick, then good night garden.
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 15, 2022, 06:19 AM
Garlic is going in the ground today. Got plenty of leaves to make mulch. I’ll run them over a few times with the mulching blades on then switch to the high lift blades and put the bagger on and mulch all the beds.

I’ll be bagging leaves for at least a couple of weeks.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 15, 2022, 06:26 AM
Nice Bob. I don’t have a bagger so I just keep going around in a circle till I get a pile than rake them up..
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Post by: tomturkey on Oct 15, 2022, 06:50 AM
I figured out a good way to haul the leaves I have blown up in a pile. I put HD zip ties in all of the grommets of a 6x8 tarp. After I rake the leaves onto the tarp I have HD carabiner that i hook all of the zip ties onto. I then can carry the leaves to my mulch pile and dump them. The mulch pile is around 3 feet deep after all of the years I have been dumping them there. Anyone that wants to learn how it is done as I have a huge pile of leaves that needs to be picked up. This is the second time I have picked up that area with a few more times to go.  I do not have a tree in that area. They are coming off the lot behind mine. >:(
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 15, 2022, 08:02 AM
Had a single bagger on my old JD with only a 30” single blade deck. The new one has a double bagger and a 3 blade 48” deck. Sure happy with that. They make a triple bagger but it was twice the price of mine.

Only place I rake is my flower beds and that’s in the spring.

Anyway the garlic is in the ground. Only put in 66 this year.  The cloves I planted are huge so I thought why not give them some more room. Beds were perfect after the 3/4” of rain we had a couple days ago.

Now we anxiously wait for next June.
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 15, 2022, 08:32 PM
Wow, Bob 60 cloves........... We did about that today from 3 different type garlic bunches. I thought it was a lot more than the usual planter. Staked out the sections and labeled for next year. I made a stick to insert in the ground and worked it in circles to widen the soil. Dropped the garlic in and pushed with my finger. Closed up hole afterwards. Made the job much easier. Hopefully lots of garlic next year. Plus, in the sun more than the main garden. Wife is waiting for the leaves to fall to add mulch on top.
      Kim
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 15, 2022, 08:46 PM
Yeah…a couple of 2x8’ beds will produce some amazing results. Grind up those leaves. If you put them on whole they’ll smother the garlic.

Cleaned the yards today and you couldn’t tell from the leaves that dropped. No matter….I’m ready for leaves and I’ll use them.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 16, 2022, 06:31 AM
I did my usual 100 cloves..

 Kim I have a garlic planting stick also.. ;). 

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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 16, 2022, 12:43 PM
You guys need a garden dibber.
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I know a guy who makes them.  :whistling: :whistling:

Garlic is mostly tucked in for the winter.

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I’ll add more mulch as it settles.
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 16, 2022, 02:01 PM
Wow, Bob 60 cloves........... We did about that today from 3 different type garlic bunches. I thought it was a lot more than the usual planter. Staked out the sections and labeled for next year. I made a stick to insert in the ground and worked it in circles to widen the soil. Dropped the garlic in and pushed with my finger. Closed up hole afterwards. Made the job much easier. Hopefully lots of garlic next year. Plus, in the sun more than the main garden. Wife is waiting for the leaves to fall to add mulch on top.
      Kim

Last season I did about double that. You just can’t have enough garlic. But, I usually do👍

What varieties did you plant?
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 17, 2022, 05:50 PM
OK, Bob here goes. Barbers' garlic 2 whole ones. Altamont Agway, 2 whole ones or 1.5. A little smallish on cloves. Hannaford garlic from local farmers, 2 whole ones. BTW, Barbers is a produce "stand" past Schoharie and past Middletown. With the rain today we are set until next year after mulch is laid down.......
      Kim
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 17, 2022, 05:50 PM
OH!!! I forgot to ask. How do you dry garlic or herbs for future cooking????
      Kim
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 18, 2022, 02:38 AM
I hang mine under our umbrella outdoors for a couple weeks. If it’s really rainy I hang them in the garage till the stalks are dry. Any dry place with good air circulation is fine.

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Then I cut the stalks off and put them in a plastic tote in the basement.
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That’s about it. Works for me.

I grow German Hardneck. It does very well in our zone.
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 18, 2022, 05:24 AM
Boy, that garlic sure looks pretty. Where do you get the German Hard Necks at?? Also do you replant any that you grew?? Thanks.
      Kim
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 18, 2022, 06:31 AM
Yes replant your biggest cloves.
Did another 120. .
 This was this summer’s harvest..

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Post by: icefisher47 on Oct 18, 2022, 06:41 AM
I never heard of German Hardneck garlic. Will have to try and find it.
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Post by: Bartman44 on Oct 18, 2022, 06:53 AM
All that garlic does look good. Great idea hanging it from the patio umbrella.
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 18, 2022, 12:52 PM
Very common garlic variety. Hardy in northern zones. The original seed came from a local farm market. I’ve replanted my largest cloves, rotating beds, for the past 5 years and it just keeps improving.

To give you some reference, here’s a couple cloves from what I’ve been cooking with. They’re smaller than what I planted.

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A side note, I wear 2xl gloves.

I plant seed from mine and every couple years I add in some from the farm market. I don’t know if it really helps, but it seems it does.
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Post by: cnypanfisher on Oct 19, 2022, 04:01 AM
I never heard of German Hardneck garlic. Will have to try and find it.
I can get you some next June, my friend does 3 to 4000 garlic every year and he does about 500 Hardneck. He grows really good onions too, and he isn't even in A muck field. We get our seed garlic there and its all organic. Elephant garlic is good too, it is more mild but great stuff.  We just put our garlic in, going to get spots ready to put in A lot of berries on our lot next year.
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 19, 2022, 05:16 AM
Boy guys, that garlic sure looks good. Hopefully mine will come through fine. Will definitely get German & Elephant next year. Wife and I are going for a ride in the country this weekend and may stumble across some at a roadside stand................
      Kim
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 19, 2022, 11:47 AM
The farm market near me is great. Been there for years and years. I buy quart baskets of cloves from them for $7-10. I sort out the best for seed and preserve the rest. Always have a jar in the fridge with cloves soaking in vegetable oil. Garlic flavored oil and softened cloves for cooking.

Win win!
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 19, 2022, 07:07 PM
There's no farm stand per say here. Just bigger stands that sell their stuff and big mark ups. Garlic in oil to preserve the moisture sounds great. Will give it a try........
      Kim
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Post by: Bartman44 on Oct 19, 2022, 07:12 PM
Sad day. Closed up the garden as the forecast is frosty but picked a bunch of peppers, tomatoes and kale. Gardening is a fun hobby and I enjoy looking at this thread all season. Much to learn. I've gotten my grandkids into it and its fun watching them plant and pick the harvest.  I had some cherry tomatoes on my deck all summer and last week, my granddaughter was eating one after another. I told her to stop it and I turned my back, only to turn back with a smile (and more tomato seeds) on her face. 

Part of the final pick of the season.
     
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 20, 2022, 05:00 AM
Nice Bart..👍
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 20, 2022, 06:30 PM
Good way to wrap up the season. Our cherry tomatoes finally turned red and having a hard time to eat them all. The 70lb 10 month puppy loves them........ Maybe do a medley this weekend???
      Kim
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 22, 2022, 05:45 AM
While working in Price Chopper I wondered through their produce section. They had a garlic bunch about 4" in diameter with 4-5 cloves in each. Holy Cow!!!!!! That's huge. I didn't buy any because of the $4 each price tag. It would take several years to recoup your $$$ at 4-5 each. Never seen one that big.
      Kim
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Post by: tomturkey on Oct 22, 2022, 07:01 AM
Raq
With your expertise, you would fit right in. Holland is looking for volunteers to plant the 1 million tulip bulbs that need to go in the ground this fall
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 22, 2022, 07:35 AM
Raq
With your expertise, you would fit right in. Holland is looking for volunteers to plant the 1 million tulip bulbs that need to go in the ground this fall

  Tom I don’t think that they could pay me enough to move back to that rat race around there.   😎

 Dom..✌️
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 22, 2022, 08:42 AM
While working in Price Chopper I wondered through their produce section. They had a garlic bunch about 4" in diameter with 4-5 cloves in each. Holy Cow!!!!!! That's huge. I didn't buy any because of the $4 each price tag. It would take several years to recoup your $$$ at 4-5 each. Never seen one that big.
      Kim
Probably the elephant garlic. More than likely it wouldn’t do well anyway. It would have to be an organic variety. Much of what’s in the super markets isn’t and comes from another country.
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 22, 2022, 02:17 PM
Dug up a couple hostas that were too much in the sun. Transplanted one to a shady spot and the other to one of my beds for the winter. I’ll figure out where that’s going in the spring.

Also removed some balloon flowers from a flower bed. Didn’t really like those plants. Kind of wild. I have the root stock and I’m thinking about where I might replant them….or if I’ll replant them.

Anyway, a beautiful fall day for garden work.
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Post by: icefisher47 on Oct 22, 2022, 03:45 PM
Has anyone heard of honey butternut squash? We had gotten a couple at a farmers market but unfortunately never got back there. I can’t find them anywhere.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: icefisher47 on Oct 22, 2022, 03:47 PM
I can get you some next June, my friend does 3 to 4000 garlic every year and he does about 500 Hardneck. He grows really good onions too, and he isn't even in A muck field. We get our seed garlic there and its all organic. Elephant garlic is good too, it is more mild but great stuff.  We just put our garlic in, going to get spots ready to put in A lot of berries on our lot next year.
Thank you very much
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 23, 2022, 07:01 AM
Has anyone heard of honey butternut squash? We had gotten a couple at a farmers market but unfortunately never got back there. I can’t find them anywhere.

 Never heard of a honey butternut. 
Just a regular butternut.
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 23, 2022, 08:12 AM
It’s actually called Honeynut squash. Supposed to be a more concentrated flavor and a darker orange color.
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Post by: Bartman44 on Oct 23, 2022, 08:49 AM
Part of my garden has suddenly been repurposed into a construction zone and monster truck course.   ;D

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Post by: icefisher47 on Oct 23, 2022, 11:19 AM
It’s actually called Honeynut squash. Supposed to be a more concentrated flavor and a darker orange color.
Thank you, Figured I had the name wrong. Haven’t found any in the grocery stores. Will have to wait till summer for the Farmers Market.
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 23, 2022, 02:08 PM
Find some seed!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 23, 2022, 02:33 PM
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honeynut-Squash-Seeds-2-g-12-Seeds-Non-GMO-Heirloom-Open-Pollinated-Vegetable-Gardening-Seeds-Winter-Squash/327115902?adid=22222222264452529160&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=b&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=74766946138604&wl4=dat-2326566604731650:loc-190&wl5=59831&wl6=&wl7=&wl14=honeynut%20squash%20seeds&veh=sem&&msclkid=cfb623679fa21d9965a240320921739a&gclid=cfb623679fa21d9965a240320921739a&gclsrc=3p.ds   (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honeynut-Squash-Seeds-2-g-12-Seeds-Non-GMO-Heirloom-Open-Pollinated-Vegetable-Gardening-Seeds-Winter-Squash/327115902?adid=22222222264452529160&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=b&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=74766946138604&wl4=dat-2326566604731650:loc-190&wl5=59831&wl6=&wl7=&wl14=honeynut%20squash%20seeds&veh=sem&&msclkid=cfb623679fa21d9965a240320921739a&gclid=cfb623679fa21d9965a240320921739a&gclsrc=3p.ds)
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Oct 23, 2022, 09:18 PM
Closed up the resat of the garden today. Got the 3 last tomatoes and still getting plenty of raspberries.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Oct 23, 2022, 10:06 PM
Worked on cleaning the garage today. Done with the gardens for the most part. Another day of organizing my work bench and I’ll be good for the winter.
Amazing how it got out of hand this past summer.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Dec 18, 2022, 02:41 PM
Hey Bob

I was putting the garlic in the fridge.
I happen to notice one of Donna’s fridge magnets.

 ;)



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Post by: rgfixit on Dec 18, 2022, 04:39 PM
Ain’t it the truth!
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jan 05, 2023, 11:11 PM
I used some your garlic tonight Bob.
Nothing fancy.
We had some leftover rice from Chinese take out.  I made fried rice.
Added fresh spinach and mushrooms, a large onion, some roast pork I thawed out from the deep freezer, some soy sauce, a few eggs stirred in and some shredded cheese.  And of course, one of your garlic bulbs.
Awesome!
And have enough for another meal.
Thanks again bud.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jan 06, 2023, 01:34 PM
Glad you enjoyed it.
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Post by: cnypanfisher on Jan 08, 2023, 06:54 PM
If this keeps up we will be picking garlic in February  :o
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Jan 09, 2023, 04:36 AM
Yeah, mine sprouted up through the 6” of leaf mulch….and that’s a good thing👍
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Post by: piscesman on Mar 15, 2023, 06:30 PM
Resurrecting this thread. By now you guys are or have started your gardens this year. Wife and I planted herb seeds last weekend. I didn't want to start too early or get a late jump. Did some reading on several sites and believe we should be on schedule to transplant in late May when no more freeze and ground is warmer. Basil, Lavender, Parshley, Cilantro, Rosemary, Dill and Chives. Put in empty 1 dozen egg cartons so transplanting will be easier. We figured we would try more herbs this year and see what happens. We are also giving some seedings away to friends because once some of these really take seed they will overfill the garden. Maybe make a dedicated table for them off the ground from critters?? NOW, when do you start your seeds for the vegetables?? We are planting Green Beans, Wax Beans, Peas, peppers, cherry tomatoes and large tomatoes. Last year the beans and peas were planted 2nd week in May and were sprouting in a week. Went on vacation and the deer had salad when we were gone. Replanted more seeds last of May and did pretty good growing and eating them until late Sept. Thinking of Swiss Chard too as my wife likes that. We don't have a large area for the garden. Probably 12 x 12 square, give or take. May even use empty plastic buckets with holes drilled towards the bottom to help drain the water. TIA.
      Kim

We still have our Garlic plot that we planted last year with Dom's help.
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Post by: greensider on Mar 15, 2023, 08:08 PM
My garden at my old house
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Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 16, 2023, 03:42 AM
Very nice gardens you have there. Well done!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 18, 2023, 12:14 PM
Greenhouses are filling up..

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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 18, 2023, 12:18 PM
Kim beans, peas and most of the others can be planted in the ground as soon as it’s warm enough.  Peppers and tomatoes don’t start till middle or end of April otherwise they will be long and stringy..  JMO..
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 18, 2023, 01:14 PM
Sure sign of spring Dom!
I have tulips, daffodils, Iris, and some other stuff I can’t identify popping up in the flower gardens. Need to fence those off before the deer wipe them out.

Garlic is poking through. If it warms up a bit later this week I’ll cut back the asparagus.

Might water the trough planter and get some spinach and radishes going too. Getting anxious to play in the soil a bit.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 13, 2023, 03:13 PM
Got my seed potatoes today. Missed out on them last year and had a mediocre harvest. Gotta love Tractor Supply. 4 lbs of Norland Reds for less than $7.

I’ll be planting this weekend.
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Post by: piscesman on Apr 13, 2023, 06:30 PM
The seeds we planted didn't do much. Did have some herbs come up and they were long and died. Was in the basement, about 60`. Peppers and tomatoes nada. Moved outside to warmer weather and plum tomatoes are making progress. Peas are growing like weeds and have a 2nd batch 2.5 weeks behind. The Swiss chard was doing great but petered out when put outside. Kept covered if a chance of frost. We used empty egg cartons and wouldn't recommend them again. Water gets soak into the paper container and the potting soil dries out quickly. The garlic is doing good except for the store bought bulbs from Hannaford. Planted the ones for eating. Barbers, Agway, Price Chopper (some, not much, planted 40 cloves, 8 shoots). German Hardbodies given to me from Dom. ALL COMING UP!!!! Very green in color plus didn't lose 1. 45 cloves grew into nice shoots right now.     Question. Do I take the leaf mulch off the shoots and put something else around them??? TIA......
      Kim
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Apr 14, 2023, 05:10 AM
Nah, leave the mulch. It’ll keep the soil moist. My garlic is doing well. About 8-10” tall. Gonna start some tomatoes and cukes in the trough planter along with the first batch of radishes and spinach.

Store bought garlic isn’t good seed. Find a farmers market this fall and get some garlic. It’ll pay off.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: Dirt23 on Apr 14, 2023, 05:31 AM
Leaving mulch will also keep weeds down once all garlic is well out of ground 6 inches or so add more mulch
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Post by: krispcritter on Apr 14, 2023, 12:27 PM
6 yards of Dirt/compost mix gets delivered tomorrow morning. 10x20.

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When you don't have flat areas in your yard, you make your own.
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Post by: rgfixit on Apr 14, 2023, 01:10 PM
Yikes that’s a huge bed!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 14, 2023, 03:21 PM
Yes Kim what those guys said. Glad it’s doing well..
 I meant to take pictures inside the greenhouses when I got done but I had to get out of the sun and heat. Had to be 100* even with all the exhaust fans going.   Boy I can’t wait till September..
😎😎😎
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Post by: rgfixit on Apr 26, 2023, 11:24 AM
Just put my potatoes in and planted some of last years garlic as an experiment. Gotta supplement the grange planter with some compost and get my tomatoes and cukes started.  Probably put in some radishes and spinach too.
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Post by: fish/hunt4ever on Apr 27, 2023, 06:50 PM
Snow just left the ground and getting the frost out. Tilling in a couple weeks maybe here, so planting still off about a month. Been too cold for the greenhouse as well as it has not warmed up inside with cloudy days and highs in the 40's next week that looks to be changing.
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Post by: rgfixit on May 02, 2023, 03:50 PM
Changing….Ha!
42 and raining here now. Lows in the mid 30’s tonight. Gonna be another 2-3 weeks before I can get anything in the ground….besides my potatoes.
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Post by: rgfixit on May 02, 2023, 03:55 PM
Oh…and I harvested some nice asparagus today.

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 That’s for tomorrows dinner with maybe some ham or a small pork roast.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on May 14, 2023, 05:33 AM
Well I hope to get the greenhouses watered real quick and come home and work on my garden.  I have to put some new posts in and put the electric fence up to start..
 Yesterday was crazy busy ran out of parking and they were parking on the road.. ;D
 There calling for 30* Wednesday night.. >:(
  Hope not the apple blossoms are in full bloom..
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Post by: rgfixit on May 15, 2023, 03:45 PM
Garlic is going crazy.

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Spuds are sprouting

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Asparagus got a fresh layer of top soil and is doing great. Been harvesting for a few weeks now.

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Glad I didn’t plant any flowers for my Bride. Hard frost expected the next three days here.
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Post by: cnypanfisher on May 17, 2023, 05:52 PM
Covered 4 rows tomatoes, beans are on their own. Garlic is doing same here and the onions are looking good too. No squash or cucumbers in yet, glad I waited a bit. Doubled the size of the garden this year, food is good.
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Post by: rgfixit on May 18, 2023, 03:23 AM
Covered a few plantings, asparagus and potatoes yesterday afternoon. Hope it’s enough. 28 on May 18 is kind of ridiculous.
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Post by: iceman260 on May 18, 2023, 05:27 AM
Covered everything except the radishes hope all fairs well.
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Post by: rgfixit on May 18, 2023, 12:16 PM
Only the potatoes took a hit. Even though they were covered. But I think they’ll be ok.
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Post by: krispcritter on May 18, 2023, 03:54 PM
Got down to 32 degrees in my part of Chautauqua county on Lake Erie.
Floating row covers did their job.
Potatoes fine. Zucchini and butternut squash survived.

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Beets don't care about the cold,but my tomato's are enjoying their own custom low tunnel and garlic is going gangbusters.

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Post by: rgfixit on May 20, 2023, 10:10 AM
My Bride and I went and got all her flowers this morning. They’re resting in the trough planter today. Getting some much needed rain right now.
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Post by: krispcritter on May 20, 2023, 10:14 AM
Yep, there has been a light rain all morning and I see that my green, yellow and Lima beans have popped up.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2023, 11:28 AM
Nice job guys..
 A lot of people buying flowers and vegetables today.  A lot of them were replacing the ones they bought last weekend..   😎😎
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Post by: Mac Attack on May 20, 2023, 11:52 AM
Nice job guys..
 A lot of people buying flowers and vegetables today.  A lot of them were replacing the ones they bought last weekend..   😎😎


Were you selling rolls of plastic with those flowers and veggies Dom?   8)
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Post by: rgfixit on May 20, 2023, 12:09 PM
Nice job guys..
 A lot of people buying flowers and vegetables today.  A lot of them were replacing the ones they bought last weekend..   😎😎

Exactly why I waited. Been burned before.

Good for business though eh Dom?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2023, 01:17 PM

Were you selling rolls of plastic with those flowers and veggies Dom?   8)

  Nope not my problem…. 8)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2023, 01:19 PM
Exactly why I waited. Been burned before.

Good for business though eh Dom?

  My beds are clean and ready to go..
need to put up my electric fence and maybe next weekend I will start planting..
 Just got 15 bags of green compost , 3 bags for &5. 
 Check with your local waste management that’s where I get my from ..

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Post by: rgfixit on May 20, 2023, 03:12 PM
Nothing I can find around here. I’d be all in for sure.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on May 20, 2023, 03:43 PM
Garlic and rhubarb is doing great..
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Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2023, 12:53 PM
My garlic is huge this year. The seed I planted this spring is already 10-12 “ tall. It’ll be interesting to see what they produce.

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Planted all my Bride’s flowers today. She’s happy…..I’m happy!
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Post by: taxid on May 21, 2023, 04:18 PM
This novice managed to find the time to plant a raised bed with tomatoes, peppers, and lettuce. Another half a bed with zucchini seeds.

Trying something new this year which may be old hat to the rest of you. Put down a layer of wet newspaper followed by wet straw to keep weeds in check. Anybody else do this?


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Post by: rgfixit on May 21, 2023, 05:26 PM
Nah…just leaf mulch from last fall.
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Post by: krispcritter on May 22, 2023, 08:06 AM
Newspaper yes, works great, as does cardboard in walkways. Stopped using straw years ago as it grew more weeds from seed in it than it suppressed. The newsprint under it, I feel, will help greatly.
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Post by: gotagetm on May 22, 2023, 04:53 PM

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Got few areas ready to disc and plant tomorrow and next week , taking couple days off after my shoulder surgery Wednesday...be able to work with one arm so can kill time slowly planting
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Post by: gotagetm on May 22, 2023, 04:55 PM

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Post by: rgfixit on May 22, 2023, 07:31 PM
Take it a little easy there Ben. Don’t be tearing up the good work the Dr’s did for you. Stuff will grow even if you wait a couple weeks.

You can fish with one arm…..I know that for a fact.
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Post by: gotagetm on May 22, 2023, 09:24 PM
Lol I have since 1987 hahaha ....yea wife on me to take it easy for awhile
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Post by: Raquettedacker on May 24, 2023, 03:06 PM
Picked my first cherry tomato today… 8)

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Post by: krispcritter on May 25, 2023, 10:11 AM
Frost advisory for the southern tier western counties... Chautauqua, cattaraugus, Oswego, Jefferson, lewis, Wyoming, Allegheny, and southern erie..
Cover your tender plants.

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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 02, 2023, 10:23 AM
My garlic is showing scapes already.

Had to rebuild the bee hotel a while back. Gave it a paint job and restocked it. Gotta have my pollinators. There was one checking it out as I was putting the screen back on it. Still have to fill in the top section. Thinking about other materials.

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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 02, 2023, 11:13 AM
Nice work Bob..
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 02, 2023, 12:45 PM
Love my bees! They make the magic.
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jun 04, 2023, 10:01 PM
I've been looking into making a pollinator house. Do you remove the cocoons every fall Bob, or just let nature do it's thing.

Take it easy with that shoulder Ben, I know from experience.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 05, 2023, 03:49 AM
I leave it alone. They know what to do. I’m going to make a second one in the next couple weeks. Make sure you put some 1/4” hardware cloth on it as a barrier. The birds will wipe out most of the nests. Mason bees are your best friends in the gardens. They’re solitary nesters and do more to pollinate than any other bee specie. They seem to prefer 1/4” holes. I make all my blocks around 5 1/2” deep and drill about 4” into them.

I also do some with 3/16 “ and 3/8” holes. They all get used. Every couple years you’ll have to refresh the nesting blocks. I re-drill  the holes and replace any as necessary. Any larger holes and the yellow jackets will raid the nest in the fall, and you certainly don’t want to accommodate carpenter bees.

Face the box south if you can. Springtime sun warms the box and tells them it’s time to go to work. There’s a ton of info and  some interesting designs out there. It’s a creative thing. Have fun with it.

Oh, obviously, don’t use any pressure treated wood for it.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 06, 2023, 06:12 PM
My garden is coming along good..

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Post by: Bartman44 on Jun 06, 2023, 07:38 PM
Impressive Dom, looks great.

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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jun 06, 2023, 10:27 PM
It sure does
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Post by: gotagetm on Jun 08, 2023, 05:51 PM

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Going little slower with one arm still pretty sore but healing well and plugging along
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Post by: piscesman on Jun 08, 2023, 07:09 PM
Gardens looking good. We (I) started separating the plants from the planters to give them some extra room to grow. Wouldn't you know it, tomatoes from the packages didn't sprout up until about 3 weeks ago. They look like crowded overgrown weeds. Giving 1/2 away as we already have 15 good plants with flowers. I work in Hannaford and Price Chopper as an outside repair vender. Have lots of buckets to use as planters. Drill holes 3" up from the bottom to keep water in and roots from rotting. The herbs are crowded. Are they supposed to be close together?? Dill, parsley, cilantro, thyme, swiss chard?? Our basil plants and rosemary are spread out so to speak. Love that fresh smell. TIA.
      Kim
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2023, 11:29 AM
If you thin your herbs they’ll grow bigger and better.

Garlic is doing very well.
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Over 3’ tall now and I’ve been trimming scapes the past few days.

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Potatoes are humming along. I’m letting my asparagus go now. We’ve eaten a bunch and given some away. My 3 tomato plants all have tomatoes on them and my Bride is happy with all her flowers.

Now all I have to do is keep the squirrels out of my flower boxes. I’m gonna try garlic powder and cayenne pepper. I’ve heard it works.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 09, 2023, 11:33 AM
I was just going to say the same thing Bob..
Been filling pots and planting mums the past couple days.  All 5500 of them…. 8)

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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 09, 2023, 01:38 PM
I mixed up a nearly lethal concoction of some Chinese red peppers my neighbor gave me (toxic to humans I think ), garlic powder and some chili powder I made a few years ago and have only used a few times. It’s seriously potent.

Hope it doesn’t kill the plants. Don’t really want to kill the squirrels.

Although they make good fly tying materials.
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Post by: gotagetm on Jun 09, 2023, 05:09 PM
And stew!!
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 09, 2023, 06:16 PM
And stew!!


 :thumbup_smilie:
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Post by: hunts2long on Jun 10, 2023, 05:46 AM
And they will be "pre-seasoned"....h2l
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Post by: taxid on Jun 10, 2023, 08:30 AM
I think I screwed up -- again. I use the Miracle Grow that comes in bottles that you screw into a sprayer attachment that allows you to add it about once a week while watering the garden plants. Just noticed you are advised to store it above 32 F and below I think it was 90 degrees F. I had some left over from 2 years ago I kept in an outdoor shed which gets below and above that. So it may not be effective.

And I had no choice but to add tomatoes, peppers, and baby corn to a raised garden that has corn up to 15 two years ago. So plants aren't growing as fast as I think they should be. I think I will add a little granular fertilizer today.


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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2023, 01:28 PM
Dom talked me out of using that MG stuff years ago. Only organics now. Use the Mg on the flowers…not the food. I use Jobe’s organics and Ecoscraps and good compost for the most part.

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Post by: taxid on Jun 10, 2023, 02:09 PM
Dom talked me out of using that MG stuff years ago. Only organics now. Use the Mg on the flowers…not the food. I use Jobe’s organics and Ecoscraps and good compost for the most part.

I've heard there is controversy with it.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 10, 2023, 02:12 PM
At my age , better safe than sorry is good. I’m happy knowing my home grown food has no added chemicals. Can’t attest for what we have to buy.
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 10, 2023, 04:13 PM
I got a late start, still need to weed around the beds



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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 10, 2023, 06:43 PM
Looks great ATC…👍👍
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Post by: krispcritter on Jun 11, 2023, 06:22 AM
Picked half dozen beets yesterday and had beet greens with picked spring onions last night. Tonight, we will have the beets with a little homemade maple syrup in them. I should be able to start eating something from the garden almost every day now. Swiss chard went nuts after the little rain we got Friday.

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Post by: piscesman on Jun 11, 2023, 06:36 PM
Your gardens look good. Wife and I finally finished separating all AND labeling all the tomatoes. We ended up for ourselves 23 plants with 8 varieties. 30+ plants around 12" are being given away to friends we know. Don't have the room for them all. For some reason the Roma plants I bought have about 30 flowers/fruit on them. Couldn't be happier on that. Green peppers have 20 potential bulbs coming out and the sweet bananas growing well. Thought I was done except for watering and did some research on the herbs and Swiss chard. 20+ SC, 10" plants in a 12" round planter. We have a plastic "dresser" with 4 drawers I brought home that will fit the bill nicely. Drilling holes 2" up from the bottom to provide drainage as not to water rot the roots. Can you transplant garlic this time of the year to put further apart for bigger bulbs?? 2 varieties were lost, and I could uncrowd some garlic in the vacant spot.
      Kim
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 12, 2023, 05:01 AM
Kim at this point I would just leave them. Or if there that close just pull every other one…
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 12, 2023, 08:59 AM
I space mine in about 6” patterns 3 bulbs in a 24” bed, 6” apart. They do just fine.

Had some salt potatoes left from a week ago that started to chit. So I stuck 3 in the trough planter to see what they’d do. Might be interesting.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jun 12, 2023, 12:05 PM
Hey Bob - I thought of you when I saw this today.


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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 12, 2023, 12:55 PM
Oh…..as a product of the 60’s……I couldn’t agree more.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 14, 2023, 12:03 PM
2.27 “ of rain yesterday , .45 so far today. Gardens and the golf course are really happy.

Unfortunately……so is my lawn. Probably be back on the 5 day mowing schedule. At least it’s not burnt to a crisp.my neighbors scalp the dickens out of theirs and they were really burnt. Mine was still a nice green.
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Post by: fishinator on Jun 14, 2023, 12:52 PM
Only .3" here in northwest indiana.  First measurable rain since the 7th of last month. We need A LOT more here. Garden isn't happy. Haven't mowed in 3 weeks. People that have mowed killed their lawns.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 14, 2023, 01:35 PM
Hope you get a break soon. I’m up to .6” now. Could be an inch by tomorrow and more coming on Friday.

Beats the smoke we endured last week.
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Post by: fishinator on Jun 14, 2023, 02:36 PM
Me too. Although I don't miss the mosquitoes (havent been bit yet) or having to mow twice a week.
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Post by: Pequod1 on Jun 14, 2023, 05:14 PM
I Finished planting may 15 th this year and sweated out a near miss frost the following week. Lucky for me, I’m fairly close to Lake Ontario and that kept me no colder than 35 deg that one night.
I’m trying something new this year, an arch between two beds. One side I have some Italian cukes and the other side some Italian purple pole beans. Everything looks good except for my parsley. Can’t figure that one out. I might replant
Some.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 14, 2023, 05:25 PM
Nice..👍👍
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 14, 2023, 05:50 PM
Very nice gardens.

What’s better than growing a garden? Puts you in touch with life.
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Post by: gotagetm on Jun 14, 2023, 06:07 PM
For sure Bob
Very nice Jim
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Post by: Pequod1 on Jun 16, 2023, 10:16 AM
It also puts you in touch with your past. Can’t help thinking about my grandfathers gardens
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 16, 2023, 02:04 PM
No way my parents gardened. Don’t really remember if my Grandparents did. Just know it’s something I love and passed on. To my Son at least. He’s not a vegetable gardener but…..

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His gardens are spectacular. Just a very small sampling. Very very small. I really need to get a bunch of pics of what he tends.  It’s incredible.

My Daughter….well….that’s a different story. She has her own qualities though. A dedicated school teacher. Damned good one too.
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Post by: krispcritter on Jun 17, 2023, 06:24 AM
Looks great. I think I got the garden gene from my Grandmother. She was straight off the boat from Appenzell, Switzerland. She had a 1/2 archer garden in Penn Yan, NY. Would help her when we were up there on weekends.

Just picked my garlic scapes. Think I'm going to try making a garlic, swiss chard pesto.
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 17, 2023, 07:03 AM
Grew up on the east side of Buffalo, not exactly garden country!

My daughter joined the gardening club in kindergarten at school. That year we built the raised beds. She just finished her freshman year if of high school.

Planted Memorial Day weekend, have my first few cherry tomato flowers


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Post by: 62 & Done on Jun 17, 2023, 08:52 AM
wow ! just wow I can't get over some of the pics here. I live on a hill which blesses me with colder temps and a lot more wind than surrounding areas and I also plant directly into the ground. No raised beds. I know all of this sets me back a bit, but I still can't help being a bit jealous.  Great work guys.
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Post by: piscesman on Jun 17, 2023, 04:36 PM
krispcritter, my grandmother also lived there and had a modest garden. My father had more land and planted much bigger crops. We lived outside of Dresden. Now to the others, a question here. I was talking to a guy today that has a small garden but didn't plant any garlic. He said someone told him to cut the scapes off to send more nutrients to the bulbs for more flavor and size. Is that true??? TIA.
      Kim
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 17, 2023, 06:15 PM
Yes….cut off the scapes. Eat them or not…your choice. I scatter them around my other gardens to keep the critters out. Makes a big difference in the bulb growth..
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Post by: Dirt23 on Jun 18, 2023, 05:59 AM
Definitely trim scapes we've processed them like Dilly beans and turn out wonderful also like RG said good against pest.  We actually make a spray out of them grind to a slurry fill slurry to top with water let sit couple days strain into whatever you want to spray with but don't spray directly on plant oils from scapes will burn foliage in sun
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 18, 2023, 06:19 AM
Yes….cut off the scapes. Eat them or not…your choice. I scatter them around my other gardens to keep the critters out. Makes a big difference in the bulb growth..

I make pesto out of them.
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Post by: piscesman on Jun 20, 2023, 05:05 AM
OK, thanks for the advice. I don't have any scapes yet but nice to know some tricks. Finished most of separating on Father's Day and just a tad more to go. Peas have pods, beans tons of flowers. 4 nice Roma tomato plants with fruit. How do you guys "treat" your basil plants to give optimum leaves and flavor? Mine are starting to flower. Thanks..........
      Kim
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Post by: krispcritter on Jun 20, 2023, 10:20 AM
Cut the flowers off your basil leaving a good 1 inch stem, bush them into potting soil and they should take root.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 20, 2023, 12:22 PM
Put the basil flowers in your salads. Fresh is best but, I harvest them and dry them from my different varieties. Super nice flavor.
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Post by: piscesman on Jun 20, 2023, 06:38 PM
Thanks again. There's no comparison having fresh herbs to dried. Just have to figure out how to use certain ones with others to get the best flavor from them.
      Kim
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 21, 2023, 08:45 AM
If you’ve never grown Black Opal basil, you should. Not too late to plant either. That, cinnamon and lemon basil are my favorites.

The leaves are great but the flowers are a whole step up.
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Post by: piscesman on Jun 22, 2023, 07:39 PM
Bob, I put the basil flower tops in my lunch salad. Super delicious!!!!!!!!!! Now, I put basil in my salad every day and try adding all the fresh herbs to our food.. We have way more than we will ever eat. Giving a plant to my sister when we are vacationing at Cayuga Lake State Park next month along with some tomato plants.. She lives in Seneca Falls. What's the average amount of peppers do you get from a single plant?? I counted 8 that are formed and 5 more flowers coming out. All on just 1 plant. 2 others the same. Is it best to let them all grow to potential or nip some to boost the size in others??? I'm referring to green bell peppers. We also have sweet banana peppers coming out too. TIA...........
      Kim
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Post by: fishinator on Jun 22, 2023, 07:55 PM
Bob, I put the basil flower tops in my lunch salad. Super delicious!!!!!!!!!! Now, I put basil in my salad every day and try adding all the fresh herbs to our food.. We have way more than we will ever eat. Giving a plant to my sister when we are vacationing at Cayuga Lake State Park next month along with some tomato plants.. She lives in Seneca Falls. What's the average amount of peppers do you get from a single plant?? I counted 8 that are formed and 5 more flowers coming out. All on just 1 plant. 2 others the same. Is it best to let them all grow to potential or nip some to boost the size in others??? I'm referring to green bell peppers. We also have sweet banana peppers coming out too. TIA...........
      Kim
I have always done best by pulling the first couple rounds of flowers off until the plant puts on some height. I get tons of large bells every year.  I have heard in areas with short growing seasons that it isn't recommended though. No problems with doing it that way in indiana. 
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Post by: krispcritter on Jun 24, 2023, 06:34 AM
New potatoes and fresh beets on the menu tonight. Fresh from the garden is the best
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Post by: krispcritter on Jun 24, 2023, 08:29 AM
Garden hint. Use an old or new mailbox on a post at your garden to store tools, string, whatever small things you need at the ready.

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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 24, 2023, 11:17 AM
That’s a clever idea
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Post by: piscesman on Jun 25, 2023, 07:36 PM
What's the fun with a mailbox. More exciting having the wife hit them with the lawn mower.......... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) Not a bad idea though. Is your season the same as here in upstate New York??
      Kim
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Post by: krispcritter on Jun 26, 2023, 08:55 AM
Pretty much. Same weather patterns as Buffalo only we get it first. Lake Erie can be a blessing or a curse depending on if she froze or not.
We stay cooler longer in the spring but warmer in the fall depending on lake temp.
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Post by: piscesman on Jun 26, 2023, 06:57 PM
You benefit both ways it seems. My bell peppers are about 1" in diameter. Moving the sweet banana ones to more sunlight. Everything else is so far so good.
      Kim
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 29, 2023, 12:06 PM
Everyone’s garden looks great, thanks for sharing the pics!

I wonder what if any differences the gardens will have this year with the smoggy/smoke skies we have experienced with wildfires. I’m my neck of the woods sunny days have been hard to come by and while it’s not scheduled to rain again until Saturday, the sun isn’t shining. Things seem okay thus far so hopefully there’s no negative impact.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 30, 2023, 12:05 PM
Asparagus gone wild.
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Gotta fence it in this weekend or I won’t be able to get to my planting bench.

Think I’m gonna buy some hedge trimmers too.
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 30, 2023, 12:10 PM
Wow
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Post by: krispcritter on Jun 30, 2023, 12:28 PM
Rg..I would just tie it into a bunch with string. I would tie several bunches when I had an asparagus bed. Let the ferns support each other. Made easy work to cut them down when they died off for winter.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jun 30, 2023, 12:32 PM
Does that every year. I put up some fence and keep it contained. It’s all ready to go. Pretty simple.

We harvested till we couldn’t eat any more. It’ll go wild and I’ll let it go all winter. I give it a thick layer of leaf mulch in the fall. In the spring I’ll cut off the dead and wait anxiously for fresh asparagus. It’s something we can count on every year.

That bed is 7 years old next year. Think I’ll give it a birthday party.
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Post by: taxid on Jun 30, 2023, 04:49 PM
O.K. garden experts: What going on with my pepper plants? Every other plant in the garden is doing great which includes tomatoes, lettuce, baby corn, and zucchini. They suddenly started to wilt and one was so bad it was a lot cause. Two of the four never seemed to grow well although they did develop buds and one pepper. I wondering if I just bought bad plants. Is it too late to plant seeds and start over?

Not enough water can't be it as I water them every morning unless it rains. Maybe too much water? Too much sun? I did notice roots were exposed on one which could have been from the nozzle on the garden hose set to too much pressure. I covered the roots. But that doesn't explain the others.








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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jun 30, 2023, 05:46 PM
Not sure Taxid but I will say I am having my worst pepper year ever. I even lost a Hungarian Wax Pepper plant, just shriveled up!
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Post by: piscesman on Jun 30, 2023, 08:07 PM
Could it be the soil?? Type of water?? Well or city?? How about fertilizer?? We have city water but collect it off the roof into 40 gal buckets and down to 5 gal I get from the supermarkets. Those buckets are filled to the top with my soil and holes drilled up from bottom about 3" to give the roots more water as the plants grow. I have a basil plant that makes yours look like 1st prize at the county fair. Don't know why.
      Kim
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Post by: taxid on Jun 30, 2023, 09:04 PM
Could it be the soil?? Type of water?? Well or city?? How about fertilizer?? We have city water but collect it off the roof into 40 gal buckets and down to 5 gal I get from the supermarkets. Those buckets are filled to the top with my soil and holes drilled up from bottom about 3" to give the roots more water as the plants grow. I have a basil plant that makes yours look like 1st prize at the county fair. Don't know why.
      Kim

If it's the soil why are the other plants doing well? I have been fertilizing. My water is well water and has never been an issue before.
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Post by: fishinator on Jun 30, 2023, 09:22 PM
O.K. garden experts: What going on with my pepper plants? Every other plant in the garden is doing great which includes tomatoes, lettuce, baby corn, and zucchini. They suddenly started to wilt and one was so bad it was a lot cause. Two of the four never seemed to grow well although they did develop buds and one pepper. I wondering if I just bought bad plants. Is it too late to plant seeds and start over?

Not enough water can't be it as I water them every morning unless it rains. Maybe too much water? Too much sun? I did notice roots were exposed on one which could have been from the nozzle on the garden hose set to too much pressure. I covered the roots. But that doesn't explain the others.








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any sign of bugs? Looks like lack of water but not if you water daily.  Peppers don't like too wet of soil but that doesn't look like your problem as that normally turns them yellow.
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Post by: taxid on Jun 30, 2023, 09:34 PM
any sign of bugs? Looks like lack of water but not if you water daily.  Peppers don't like too wet of soil but that doesn't look like your problem as that normally turns them yellow.

Thanks. Yeah could be some kind of bug. I still think they were bad plants as 2 of them never really took off.  Conversely the tomato plants are going to town on size and buds.
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 02, 2023, 07:50 AM
Could it be the soil?? Type of water?? Well or city?? How about fertilizer?? We have city water but collect it off the roof into 40 gal buckets and down to 5 gal I get from the supermarkets. Those buckets are filled to the top with my soil and holes drilled up from bottom about 3" to give the roots more water as the plants grow. I have a basil plant that makes yours look like 1st prize at the county fair. Don't know why.
      Kim

Could it be too much water? I’ve had a pretty rainy June and July isn’t starting any dryer
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 02, 2023, 07:54 AM
Pull your straw back and see if the soil is wet or dry.  Check about four inches from the plant about 4” deep..
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 02, 2023, 10:26 PM
From the dirt comes dinner     I love my little garden  It has gotten smaller as the years go by, but the personal satisfaction is still huge. We've had our first crop of beet greens and the second is up and doing well. we've had lettuce, Swiss chard, and am looking forward to green and yellow squash in a couple days. The peas are showing blossoms so they won't be long. Cucumbers are starting to run. Carrots beans and potatoes all doing well. My one lonely tomato plant seems a little weak, but it will come around with the proper care and good rain water. So far no problems, no bugs and no rabbits. I took care of a couple wood chucks earlier.
     I get excited over my garden.
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    some time in May
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     this morning
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jul 03, 2023, 08:08 AM
Very nice 62
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 03, 2023, 08:32 AM
Nice barns in the background..  Are they yours???
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 03, 2023, 11:19 AM
My father-in-law was a dairy farmer  They belong to me and the Mrs now   Nice place to keep stuff but lots of maintenance to keep up  That's half of what we have in the photo with 240 acres.   185 are tillable and we rent it out to other crop farmers
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 03, 2023, 11:23 AM
Most of the old family farms around here that went out of business have sold their barns for barn wood or in the process..  Sad to see them go.
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Post by: taxid on Jul 03, 2023, 12:40 PM
Pull your straw back and see if the soil is wet or dry.  Check about four inches from the plant about 4” deep..

Thanks. I pulled the straw back and quit watering. They have recovered although we got almost 2 inches of rain in the past couple of days.
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Post by: taxid on Jul 03, 2023, 12:42 PM
Most of the old family farms around here that went out of business have sold their barns for barn wood or in the process..  Sad to see them go.

A lot of farm land gets sold here too. Developers love it. :-(
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 03, 2023, 02:31 PM
The lands not getting sold. No developers around here..The big farms pay big bucks to rent this land. 
  The barns are being taken down by contractors…
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 03, 2023, 02:47 PM
The older shed in the photo may taken down only because it may become dangerous. I have considered saving the timbers, but I don't believe it's a money maker because of the labor involved. As far as the land is concerned, it has become a labor of love for me. We have been contacted several times and could be looking at a sea of solar panels, but I prefer the aesthetics of corn and hay any day. I also have the options of building lots but then I will have neighbors.  Naaa. So as long as I can ride a tractor, paint a board or swing a hammer it will be farm land. It's not a money maker but I love the place.

    Not to get on my soap box, but everyone who likes a piece of beef, likes milk on their corn flakes, or enjoys bacon & eggs in the morning should shake the hand of a farmer and say thanks.     No Farms means No Groceries
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Post by: krispcritter on Jul 07, 2023, 03:34 PM
Question garden people.....I have been disappointed with a few of the seeds I have gotten lately. My old goto seed company merged with another and I'm not thrilled with their selection. Who do you order your seeds from. I may have to order from sever different companies to get the verities for next year that I want.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 07, 2023, 05:01 PM
Burpee is my usual…in my neck of the woods anyway.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2023, 02:20 PM
The battle begins!

Found my first Japanese beetle in my asparagus today. Set out 3 traps and killed a few dozen more. Only 4-6 more weeks of battle.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 08, 2023, 04:49 PM
Oh no   I've been looking without saying a word. was wondering when-  haven't seen one as of today   I try to keep control of some juicy tall stalky weed that they seem to be attracted to. It grows in the wet areas. If I can keep it down I have noticed smaller numbers of the beetles. Just one more invasive that we don't need.
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Post by: fishinator on Jul 08, 2023, 05:49 PM
The battle begins!

Found my first Japanese beetle in my asparagus today. Set out 3 traps and killed a few dozen more. Only 4-6 more weeks of battle.
my asparagus gets COVERED in Japanese beetles every year. They never mess with anything except the asparagus and I haven't seen any bad effects on the plants so I just leave them be. Neighbors have traps that are always FULL of them. Until they harm my other plants I think I will leave the trapping to the neighbors.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 08, 2023, 06:54 PM
I can’t stand looking at them. So I do my best to eradicate them.

Haven’t as yet. But it keeps me busy.
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Post by: Dirt23 on Jul 09, 2023, 05:52 AM
my asparagus gets COVERED in Japanese beetles every year. They never mess with anything except the asparagus and I haven't seen any bad effects on the plants so I just leave them be. Neighbors have traps that are always FULL of them. Until they harm my other plants I think I will leave the trapping to the neighbors.

Definitely leave trapping to neighbors the traps get lots of them but attract many more beetles than you'd normally have
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2023, 12:45 PM
Well, all I know is I didn’t have a single beetle in my plants and the bags are filling up.
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Post by: jperch on Jul 09, 2023, 12:54 PM
I just got done cutting the grass, I have never seen so many Japanese beetles in my life.  There also seems to be more honeybees and bumblebees than in recent years.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 09, 2023, 02:45 PM
Bees good! Beetles bad!
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Post by: fishinator on Jul 09, 2023, 04:19 PM
Seems to be more bees here than in past too. I had to quit weeding the garden this morning so I wouldn't get stung. Almost every bloom had a bee in it.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 09, 2023, 08:30 PM
Bees are very good of course, like Bob says, but I'm slightly allergic to them.
If I get stung, I start losing my breath and get very dizzy (or dizzier) and will fall over if I don't lie down on the ground.
It quickly passes in 5-10 minutes, but always scares the crap out of me.
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Post by: jperch on Jul 09, 2023, 09:59 PM
Bees are very good of course, like Bob says, but I'm slightly allergic to them.
If I get stung, I start losing my breath and get very dizzy (or dizzier) and will fall over if I don't lie down on the ground.
It quickly passes in 5-10 minutes, but always scares the crap out of me.
Yikes, Mac.  What if you got stung multiple times?  Epi pen?
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 10, 2023, 01:29 PM
Hope my veggies can do the doggie paddle.....  yikes this is too much rain
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 10, 2023, 02:28 PM
Yikes, Mac.  What if you got stung multiple times?  Epi pen?

When I was a kid I stumbled upon a gr4ound hive and was probably stung a dozen or more times.

My brother David pulled me out on the ground.
I laid there for 20-30 minutes trying to breath, but it passed.
Maybe because I was young it didn't have as much effect on me.  Dunno.
Now I'm old, but try to stay away from the buggers.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 10, 2023, 02:51 PM
A super at our course was killed by ground bees. He was allergic and didn’t take his epi pen with him. Made it back to the shop and died at his desk.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 10, 2023, 02:56 PM
Pulled my Norland Red potatoes today. They weren’t doing very well with all the rain we’ve had. Got a modest harvest. Might plant some seed for an attempt at a fall harvest. Probably supplement the bed with some sand and perlite to loosen up the soil. It was pretty compacted.

Pulled a garlic bulb to see how  they’re  doing.


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Just fine I’d say. That’s a 4 bulb head. I wear a 2xl glove.I’ll harvest garlic in a few weeks.
👍
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Post by: piscesman on Jul 10, 2023, 08:15 PM
4 BULBS????????? Wow, impressive. Coincidently I was looking for garlic info. Headed on vacation this Sat am. I wanted to give my sister some garlic to replant. Is it too late to do that? If not suggestions. I haven't checked like rg and don't know how well they are doing. Thanks in advance........
      KIm
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 10, 2023, 08:34 PM
got some yellow and green squash coming on about as big as a cigar    may have to pull them tomorrow as they look to be rotten.   no sun  all rain
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Post by: taxid on Jul 11, 2023, 04:00 AM
I planted 7 seeds for zucchini and being the novice I am was thinking that was not too much. Someone told me I will have zucchini coming out of my ears now. I harvested four zucchinis yesterday.

My baby corn is coming along well as are my tomato plants and lettuce. So far have had one good cutting of lettuce and soon to be another I planted a little later.  I have one pepper plant that is doing well, but had 3 others that never really took off and kept wilting etc. I ended up yanking them out as it wasn't too much or two little water. I think it was bacterial.


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Post by: fishinator on Jul 11, 2023, 06:52 AM
I usually plant 2 zuchini and 2 yellow squash. That's waaaay more than my family of 4 can eat. Wife makes several loafs of zuchini bread every year and I throw some on the grill almost every night....I still give them away.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 11, 2023, 07:02 AM
You guys should look up the recipe for zucchini relish.. ;)
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 11, 2023, 09:06 AM
In years past my garden was waaay too big.  I have cut back several times and am now down to 4 yellow and 4 green squash.  Still too many but have several friends and the nice mail lady who all appreciate some fresh veggies now and then. I do everything possible with the squash and am always trying something new. It is my favorite veggie. I make a great Zucchini bread but it is heavy in carbs, oh well. Today I'm picking Black Caps. The mail lady has a gift coming.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2023, 11:29 AM
You guys should look up the recipe for zucchini relish.. ;)

I have that recipe…..from you….and it’s delish!
My one and only zucchini plant is going crazy. First little squash is forming. We love zucchini….to a point.
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Post by: fishinator on Jul 11, 2023, 12:50 PM
Grilled zucchini is a great pizza topping too
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 11, 2023, 01:05 PM
I grill mine with just a little soy sauce brushed on  Cut small slits in the flesh side up to allow the sauce to get in   Mmmmmm   Just picked a gallon of black caps to make some puree with -  use it on anything as long as it's desert     ice cream, brownies , cheese cake, hot chocolate, tarts,  I could go on.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2023, 01:06 PM
Not sure I could sell that one to my Bride.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2023, 01:07 PM
Been eating black caps on the golf course for a couple weeks. Only problem is, the seeds get stuck in my teeth and drive me crazy.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 11, 2023, 01:08 PM
the zucchini, or the berries ?
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 11, 2023, 01:09 PM
Me too    6 berries - 25 seeds
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 11, 2023, 01:13 PM
cook them down a few minutes with a little sugar and a bit of water  squish them thru a seive and you lose most if not all the seeds
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 11, 2023, 02:11 PM
I eat them way before I get a chance to cook them.

Just a snack while I’m mowing really.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 11, 2023, 04:15 PM
Not in my garden but on my stone wall when I got home…

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Post by: myemmy on Jul 11, 2023, 04:31 PM
What species is that raquette ?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 11, 2023, 04:44 PM
Common garter snakes…
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 11, 2023, 04:54 PM
   Is that the guy in the middle?   I never got that lucky
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Post by: wallyworld on Jul 11, 2023, 06:00 PM
 :o :pinch: :nono:
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Post by: gotagetm on Jul 12, 2023, 05:21 AM
That's cool Dom
On my garden I use road textile fabric it's black and water drains through but when I pull it up in spring to till dirt with the heat it draws its loaded with snakes under it and my old barn has holes around footer where they come and go under barn, pretty cool ...I love snakes !
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 12, 2023, 06:15 AM
   Is that the guy in the middle?   I never got that lucky
 
 SORRY….. 8) 8)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 12, 2023, 06:16 AM
Ben I love snakes also. My bride not so much… ;D
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Post by: gotagetm on Jul 12, 2023, 07:13 AM
Same here dom lol
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 12, 2023, 12:32 PM
Snakes are good neighbors!
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Post by: piscesman on Jul 12, 2023, 07:33 PM
We have had a good year for BR berries. I usually put them in with my Cheerios for breakfast. Also love them in vanilla ice cream, pancakes or by themselves. Yes, seeds can be tricky, but you will miss them when they are gone in the next 2 weeks. I know I do.
      Kim
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 13, 2023, 07:00 PM
Picked 3 gallons of berries between yesterday and today   Cooked down 1 1/2 gallon this morning    made some great raspberry ice tea  froze several pkgs for future use on whatever my imagination comes up with (ice cream for sure)  Kept some for morning cereal and made gifts of remainder   will pick another gallon or so in the morning   going to make some new desert I guess
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 14, 2023, 12:20 PM

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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 14, 2023, 01:30 PM
Nice patch!
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Post by: piscesman on Jul 14, 2023, 07:42 PM
Love black raspberries. There was a huge patch behind our house about 1/8th mile away growing up. In the trees with indirect sunlight. Boy did they grow big. Would spend hours with my siblings eating them. Definitely need long pants. We have a few smaller patches here now and I put them in my cereal bowl with Cheerios and milk + a little sugar. The purple milk tastes great when the cereal is gone........
      Kim
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Post by: Bartman44 on Jul 14, 2023, 07:46 PM
Great patch, I used to have them in my back yard, miss them.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 15, 2023, 08:46 AM
Ah that purple milk   :clapping: :clapping:
   
       Time to go pick some more    we're up to 5 gal as of last night
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 16, 2023, 10:17 AM
got all the gardening done early  whew is it muggy    we're in a river of sweat!
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 16, 2023, 11:18 AM
Did mine yesterday early. Mowed greens this morning. Rain was kind enough to stop just in time.

I’m about ready to pull the garlic. Put in some green and waxed beans yesterday. Pulled the experimental garlic I put in last spring. Grew leaves well enough but didn’t produce any bulbs. Down to the last 6 heads of garlic from last year. I’ll dry those and make garlic powder from them.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 16, 2023, 05:01 PM
Going to pull some beets tomorrow and try a second crop of lettuce     never planted it this late- we'll see
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Jul 16, 2023, 10:13 PM
62 &done , doing the same thing. Cut my last head of romaine today and going to try a second planting
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 17, 2023, 11:16 AM
Any of you growers plant for a fall harvest? If so, what have you had success with?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 17, 2023, 11:18 AM
Just more rows of beans and peas Bob..
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 17, 2023, 12:43 PM
We always end up with way more beans than we can use. I don’t like canning them. Don’t have a pressure cooker and really don’t want one. I’ve done them pickled but my Bride isn’t a fan. Freezing them is just ok.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 18, 2023, 02:03 PM
I'm all berried out I think 9 gallons are enough , the birds can have the rest I got enough in the freezer to do just about anything with. Made some muffins last night.
   
  Has any one dug any potatoes yet?  I'm thinking about it but don't want to uproot a good plant if there's nothing there yet. Fresh home fries are sounding pretty good.
  Got one of the best gardens ever this year.  Fresh garden salad with lettuce, beet greens, snow peas, cucumber, and yellow squash, mmmm A few beetles but pretty much have them under control.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 18, 2023, 04:21 PM
I pulled my Norland reds a week ago. Very early for me. Had some early blight that I didn’t catch and voles….rotten   little rodents. . I replanted some of  my seed for a fall crop….I hope. Also planted some left over salt potatoes that are already blossoming. Don’t know what I’ll get for harvest, but I had the room. Always worth a shot.

In a couple weeks I plan on putting in some Brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots, spinach, radishes and romaine for fall harvest. Just have to get past the dead heat of summer.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 18, 2023, 07:03 PM
Think you'll get much for carrots at this date ?
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Post by: taxid on Jul 19, 2023, 07:19 AM
Got rid of a few of my pepper plants and the one remaining is doing very well. The others just remained sickly no matter what I did. I really think they were poor quality from the get go. I felt like Jesus and the fig tree as in, if you're not going to produce then you're out of here!

A few of my baby corn seeds didn't germinate. I'll try a different company next time or just use regular sweet corn and harvest it early.

Everything else in the garden is going gangbusters as in corn, lettuce, tomatoes, and zucchini. My baby corn should be harvestable soon.

I did miss one zucchini and it got as large as a small baseball bat. I still don't know how I missed it! I like to harvest them before they get that big!


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Post by: fishinator on Jul 19, 2023, 09:36 AM
It's funny how giant zuchini, yellow squash and Cucumbers can hide. Wife makes zuchini bread out of the ones I miss.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 19, 2023, 12:07 PM
Beans like to hide out too. You think you’ve got them all and you find 10 that went to seed.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 20, 2023, 09:51 AM
My squash plants are so big a watermelon could hide in there.  Picked 2 more gallons of raspberries' last night (just couldn't stand to watch them go to waste) up to 11 gal now. Also visited a local Blue Berrie farm and picked a gallon, They were ok but a few bugs and they're a couple warm days from coming on real good.   3 egg omelet with yellow squash for breakfast this morning with squash bread and blue berries.   Life is good here
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 20, 2023, 03:14 PM
Think I could hide in my lone zucchini plant. I learned not to plant too many of them. They produce like crazy when they get going.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2023, 08:58 AM
I think I’ll have enough garlic for a while.

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All hung up to dry for a while.


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Really nice harvest this year.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 22, 2023, 12:32 PM

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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2023, 01:08 PM
That’s not garlic. This is garlic.
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Post by: Bartman44 on Jul 22, 2023, 01:16 PM
Indeed, that's a mighty haul. Good cooking to you. 
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 22, 2023, 02:06 PM
Yeah. It’s really good.
Porterhouse and a burger for my Bride marinating.

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Some roasted screwed new potatoes from the garden and steamed broccoli warming up in the bullpen.

I do love my garlic. It loves me back. Put the end of last years garlic in the food dehydrator a while ago. It’ll be my garlic powder for the year.

I’ll be eating that steak for a couple days. Don’t pound them like I used to.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2023, 08:23 AM
I pulled 3 garlic from different parts of the bed and they look nice but only as big as golf balls.
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2023, 09:19 AM
I watered a lot this year when it started to get warm. Made a big difference. Mine are baseball sized. Can’t imagine what seed from this batch is gonna do next year.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 24, 2023, 10:34 AM
I have watered good every morning but by time I get home at 4 the last thing I want to do is stand out in the sun.   It’s already to hot today…. 78*
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 24, 2023, 02:48 PM
Can’t give an answer…..guess I just love my garlic……and….it loves me back.

Not bad for an old man.
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Post by: piscesman on Jul 24, 2023, 07:06 PM
Wife and I returned from vacation and checked the garden. Lots of tomatoes, beans, peppers and garlic. Golf ball size too. Didn't get over 6 hours per day of the sun though. Had to separate the tomatoes to give them all some more growing room. The Romas are excellent but on the small size. Definitely doing some different plants next year. Have lots of herbs but hardly cooked with them.
      Kim
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 25, 2023, 01:50 PM
My beautiful Bride’s bouquet for the day.

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Cosmos, Balloon flowers, asiatic lilies and  a volunteer sunflower from our bird feeder.


She loves our flowers and I love her! Her smile is precious to me.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 25, 2023, 02:24 PM
That’s what it’s all about….
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Post by: 62 & Done on Jul 26, 2023, 07:14 AM
life is good  :)
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 26, 2023, 10:13 AM
Good man Bob.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 30, 2023, 09:52 AM
I was gifted 2 large garlic bulbs for seed. 
 Still  haven’t pulled the rest of mine . Going to give them a little longer. Leaves are not turning brown yet..

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Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 30, 2023, 10:55 AM
I'm pretty sure that I know who your benefactor is Dom.  wink wink

Those are really nice!!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 30, 2023, 11:07 AM
I'm pretty sure that I know who your benefactor is Dom.  wink wink

Those are really nice!!

  Well it’s not the young man you’re thinking of.  I have his in the ground still . These we’re just pulled yesterday….
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 30, 2023, 11:10 AM
  Well it’s not the young man you’re thinking of.  I have his in the ground still . These we’re just pulled yesterday….

OK.


"young"????     :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 30, 2023, 01:28 PM
Seriously old after this week. I’m on the couch with a cocktail watching Rawhide.

Keep those good seeds Dom. Plant them and keep culling. Just like bass fishing……only better. It’s garlic!
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Post by: Mac Attack on Jul 30, 2023, 04:48 PM
Rowdy Yates
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Post by: rgfixit on Jul 31, 2023, 03:37 PM
Another bouquet for my beautiful Bride

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Love that old girl!
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 01, 2023, 05:15 PM
Wonderful bouquets RG

Pulled some pickling cukes. They got big fast

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Post by: 62 & Done on Aug 01, 2023, 06:07 PM
Made 4 loaves of zucchini bread today for gifts and 2 more with yellow for me. put a bunch of shredded in the freezer for this winter. It goes great with fried gill fillets. Shelled a gallon of peas to blanch and freeze. Beans tomorrow then on to some pickles. I'm looking at my potatoes and I think I'll dig some soon. Beets are great. Some of the nicest I have ever grown. Will also blanch and freeze them. Parsley just didn't come along. Don't know why but I'll miss it.
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2023, 11:37 AM
Day off today. Been working 6 day weeks for  while now. Really busy at the course.

Did a bunch of gardening this morning. Turned 2 beds and worked in composted leaves from last fall. Planted 4 varieties of beans, some carrots ( never had any luck with carrots) a couple Brussels sprouts, a couple more zucchini, some spinach and snow peas. It’s  early for spinach but I figure to take harvest as soon as I can.

Waiting for September to plant radishes and more spinach.
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Post by: krispcritter on Aug 05, 2023, 12:45 PM
Butternut squash doing great
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Put up 8 quarts string beans, 3 pints beets, and have 14 pints of different kinds of pickles. About ready to spray zucs with round up, lol.
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2023, 01:18 PM
Yellow zucchini? Never grown them. Always just grown dark green here.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 05, 2023, 02:12 PM
It’s called gold rush.  Tastes the same but just yellow..😁
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 05, 2023, 02:40 PM
Have to look for it next year. Zucchini on the Weber tonight 👍
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Aug 07, 2023, 08:45 PM
Finally made some pickles. Spicy kosher dills on the left, kosher dills on the right

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Post by: 62 & Done on Aug 08, 2023, 03:26 PM
Yellow zucchini? Never grown them. Always just grown dark green here.
    No, sorry I should have said summer squash,  the little crooked necked yellow buggers.   They make excellent bread- try it
     I did however, have a batch one year that couldn't decide whether they were yellow or green. some were mottled and some were just weird colored. they were supposed to be zucchini - they ate good.
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Post by: piscesman on Aug 09, 2023, 07:10 PM
Question for you garlic guys. My 1st crop has turned out with very small bulbs. MAYBE 1" in diameter. I found a mature garlic scape that has these very tiny white clove shaped "seeds". Do you plant them??? TIA.
      Kim
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 10, 2023, 05:00 AM
No Kim but when did you plant them and were all the stalks/leaves brown when you pulled them??? 
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2023, 01:51 PM
Seed from scapes will take you several seasons to get a harvest.

Takes some time to develop a good garlic strain. Plant the largest seed cloves you get and supplement it with new seed cloves. Farm markets are a good source.

Rich well drained soil. Lots of water till the bottom leaves start turning brown. Fertilize lightly with organics. Plant in mid October and cover with 6-8” of leaf mulch. Don’t worry if they pop up and get hit by frost. They’ll be fine come July. Pull them when the bottom 3-4 leaves are dead. They could go longer, but I can never wait. Fresh garlic is sooooooooo good!

Rotate your beds or plots. Mine are grown in beds. Easier to amend and control.

Just my $.02
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 10, 2023, 03:44 PM
Mums are coming along good. Even have color already..

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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 10, 2023, 04:33 PM
Thousands of mums…….mums.
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Post by: piscesman on Aug 10, 2023, 06:19 PM
All planted last oct. I have cut the previous scapes off and put them in salads or other meals. I don't get over 4 hours sunlight where they are planted. I know they need more but a learning curve. Can you use planters for them, or a bucket even though not buried in the ground?? The German hard bodies were growing like crazy then petered out. Thanks.
      Kim
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Aug 10, 2023, 10:13 PM
Bob , excellent advice on the garlic ,

Dom , holy cow , that's a lot of mums.

Kim , I've heard of many people planting garlic in containers i believe Bob does. I'm going to try it myself this year .
                               
                                             Keith
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 11, 2023, 05:43 AM
Kim google it they say it can be done but there’s a lot of things to do to make it work.. 
 You’re better off putting them in the ground in a new spot or maybe a small raised bed in the sun. 

 Miller that’s not even half of them. There’s about 5600 in different sized pots…
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Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 11, 2023, 07:26 AM
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 11, 2023, 11:26 AM
Maybe his methods work for him, but mine certainly work for me.

I don’t think he plants deep enough or puts enough mulch over those containers. Mine go in around 3” down and I pile on the mulch. They get full sun and plenty of water. The mulch gets worked into the beds every year.

Anyway, my beans and snow peas and spinach are sprouting up.
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Post by: gotagetm on Aug 12, 2023, 05:29 AM
Yea bob I think as with everything..you find what works best for you....I know I'll be doing your method this fall I do some things what people would call" unorthodox " way of doing things but ...hey...works for me!
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Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 12, 2023, 09:13 AM
He is on South Vancouver Island.
So, it never really freezes.
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 12, 2023, 01:19 PM
Main reason I don’t pay a whole lot of attention to YouTube instructional. Gardening or golf.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 12, 2023, 01:54 PM
So you’re the guy!

 ;)
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Post by: gotagetm on Aug 12, 2023, 03:06 PM
Yup...he is !  :D
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 12, 2023, 07:20 PM
Maybe here….maybe.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Aug 13, 2023, 05:50 PM
You guys have got me thinking  Hmmmm   If I don't plant so many cucumbers and potatoes next year, I'll have some room left for some later plantings. Sure would like to see another crop of snow peas and beet greens. Actually, I should have pulled out some cukes as I had WAY too many to start with. My mistake. 
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 14, 2023, 09:51 AM
Yup! My beans are all popping up, snow peas, second crop of potatoes is going strong, spinach sprouted and the Brussels sprouts are coming up. Tried sprouts a couple times before without any luck. Maybe third time is the charm. Oh yeah and carrots are sprouting.

Haven’t had to water much. Been getting enough rain.
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Post by: gotagetm on Aug 14, 2023, 10:30 AM
Did some tilling gonna be planting stuff later
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 14, 2023, 11:54 AM
Nice to see you keeping busy Ben.

DONT FORGET TO GO FISHING!
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Post by: gotagetm on Aug 14, 2023, 12:03 PM
O definitely bob going to Erie in morning...don't care if raining ( will keep jetskis and pleasure boats) at bay and pretty soon chasing perch all around!!!
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Post by: piscesman on Aug 15, 2023, 07:05 PM
For our lack of undersize and few garlic bulbs we have been awarded an abundance of other veggies. Beans wax & blue lake have been producing for 6 weeks and no signs of slowing up. A green pepper plant has produced 4 peppers so far and has branched out 8 more little ones I can see. Sweet banana peppers producing like rabbits. Have to pick a handful every 4-5 days as not to get overgrown and tough. Tomatoes, we may be part Italian....... Peas doing well too. Basil, 2 varieties have been good to us as well as Rosemary. The wife has cooked down 2 bowls of them and it's the tip of the iceberg. Not complaining by no means. Next year not so many tomatoes as we can't eat them all and relatives not interested. Thanks for your patience....
      Kim
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Post by: Dirt23 on Aug 16, 2023, 05:37 AM
When you got an over abundance of anything can it.  Homemade tomato sauce, ketchup, salsa all so much better when crafted with your extra maters
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 16, 2023, 06:23 AM
Sweet Kim..👍   
We will be canning soon. Chili sauce, Zucchini relish, tomato sauce and some pickles..
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Post by: gotagetm on Aug 16, 2023, 06:30 AM
Definitely will be doing sauce...my brother started me some of my plants this spring...and half of my Roma plants have purple tomatoes lol. That should make some interesting sauce...we've had about 10 hours of rain yesterday and this morning and with hot weather co.ing stuff will really be taking off...
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Post by: fishinator on Aug 16, 2023, 09:58 AM
I learned long ago that if you aren't canning,  go easy on tomatoes. I only plant 1 cherry, 1 roma and 1 large variety. Still have too many since i dont can. I have a buddy that grows a lot of tomatoes but doesn't can either. He struggles to give them away. He's been taking the extras and throwing them along the side of country roads on his bike rides. Should be tomatoes everywhere next year.
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 19, 2023, 10:37 AM
So, a while back we had a get together and I made some salt potatoes. Had some left (uncooked) and they got left in the bag and somewhat forgotten. Well they sprouted so I decided to experiment and plant 3 in the trough planter. Well…….

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Pulled the plants this morning and was totally surprised. Guess what some of my seed potatoes will be next year. At around $5 for 3 lbs ……it’s a real bargain. I’ll still plant some Norland reds, but the salt potatoes will go in the trough planter.or some other container.

I have another dozen growing in one of the beds.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 19, 2023, 04:09 PM
That's cool Bob.
I love small salt taters.
With garlic of course!!!
Enjoy!
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 20, 2023, 01:01 PM
Yup! Garden tomatoes, zucchini, and ( low salt) potatoes for dinner with fresh herbs. And a side of Angus ribeye for me. Meat loaf burger for my Bride.

Love having time to cook!
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Post by: 62 & Done on Aug 20, 2023, 05:32 PM
Just polished off a small venison roast with fresh potatoes, zucchini and sweet corn. All done on the grill. Nothing better than munching on your own home grown.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 20, 2023, 09:49 PM
Made up a nice batch of salsa yesterday.
Froze four 2qt plastic containers and stuffed the 5th one in the fridge.
It really came out tasty.
A little bite, but not too bad.
One of my neighbors stopped by and tasted it and he said it was too hot for him, but Donna and I thought it was mild/medium.
We love salsa and make it 2-3X a year.
Good stuff.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 25, 2023, 12:32 PM
Got peppers??  😎😎

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Post by: Mac Attack on Aug 25, 2023, 01:41 PM
cool!
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Post by: rgfixit on Aug 26, 2023, 07:22 AM
Quite a haul there!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 29, 2023, 03:43 PM
Garden salad fixings for tonight..

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Post by: piscesman on Aug 29, 2023, 07:43 PM
Nice looking peppers and veggies Dom. We have had an abundance of sweet banana peppers this year. Taste great and very crisp. Would we be successful in drying some seeds to grow plants next year? If so, then when to harvest them? TIA.
      Kim
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 30, 2023, 04:13 AM
Sure you can Kim. 
 I. Would wait till a couple are over ripe and take the seeds…
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Post by: piscesman on Aug 30, 2023, 05:07 AM
Thanks Dom will do. I guess you could do that with any of the home-grown vegetables.
      Kim
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 30, 2023, 05:13 AM
Yes sir.  When I dry seeds I use a piece of window screen and fold it over and put put the seeds in that.  Don’t rinse the slime off them.. Once dry put in an envelope and mark it …✌️✌️✌️
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Post by: gotagetm on Aug 30, 2023, 05:53 AM
Cool dom I think I'll try that also this year!
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Post by: fishinator on Aug 30, 2023, 05:57 AM
Never tried saving pepper seeds. Does that work even with hybrid plants? I know that volunteer tomatoes that pop up from old tomatoes typically have odd shaped/color tomatoes.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 30, 2023, 06:01 AM
Never tried a hybrid. So I’m not sure..
The only seeds I save anymore are from a very small and very very hot Vietnamese pepper I have been regrowing for years a Vietnamese guy gave from the homeland..
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Post by: piscesman on Sep 02, 2023, 05:47 AM
That's a nice trick Dom. I searched the web for using this year's seeds and came up with an interesting tidbit. They stated that certain vegetables you cannot (illegal) harvest seeds from their "fruits". Patented or something like that. Somewhat taken back but not surprised. The way I see it, if they are that concerned then they can visit me in February and inspect my "garden". The article also stated that it's wise to harvest special order vegetable seeds since the local nursery may not have that variety. I'll post a link.
      Kim
https://www.gardenguides.com/79360-harvest-seeds-fresh-vegetables.html
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 06, 2023, 03:55 PM
Beans are going crazy.been harvesting every day. More coming. Might can some this year. Not a fan of frozen.
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Post by: Bartman44 on Sep 06, 2023, 06:28 PM
Didn't do beans this year and regretting it. Sounds like yours did well, love fresh beans.
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 06, 2023, 07:24 PM
Not too late bud. They’ll do well into November. 3 weeks to harvest.
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Post by: cnypanfisher on Sep 08, 2023, 08:25 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/TL6JLSHz/IMG-20230908-091824.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TL6JLSHz)
Next years tomato seeds fermenting, these are the Amish pink tomatoes. I did  4 varieties this way last year, and 95% of the seeds popped and grew. Ferment for like 3 days till they stop making bubbles and the gooey stuff on the seeds goes away. Put them on a silicone sheet or something and dry them A few days, then I put them in a zip lock with a piece of paper to act like a dessicant.
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 08, 2023, 11:07 AM
Speaking of beans….
(https://i.postimg.cc/yk8LYTbK/IMG-0375.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yk8LYTbK)

First planting is going great, second planting of heirloom varieties are all blossomed out.

Thinned my radishes today and have my herbs drying some before going into the dehydrator.feels like it’s winding down, but, I’m still harvesting.
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Post by: piscesman on Sep 08, 2023, 05:36 PM
That's a great idea for the seeds cny. We are going with less tomatoes next year because we can't eat them all or cook down. Have given lots away too. None of the bigger ones were great according to the wife. She bought 2 on vacation last July and they were great. I told her to save some seeds but not sure if she did or where they are stored.
On a side note to you pepper guys. We have another green bell plant with 6 fruits and 7 blossoms on it. Should we pinch any flowers off to help the fruit grow bigger?? Not much time left in the season with shorter days and cooler nights. TIA.
      Kim
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Sep 10, 2023, 09:35 PM

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 Potato harvest 2023. Probably my best year
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 11, 2023, 04:22 AM
Nice…👍👍
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 11, 2023, 10:19 AM
I’m going to try a fall planting of potatoes for spring harvest. Something new for me.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Sep 11, 2023, 06:04 PM
rg I had several volunteer plants come up this past spring. They were all from the penny sized ones that I had left last fall. I don't believe I ever had more than one inch of frost last winter plus the garden was covered with a lot of snow since I blow a lot in that direction. It should work as long as you keep them from freezing- maybe plant them a little deeper than you normally would.
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 11, 2023, 06:07 PM
Yeah I plan on setting them about 8” deep with a lot of leaf clippings on top. It’ll be an experiment but we’ll see.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Sep 11, 2023, 06:19 PM
So what would eat off the tops of my carrots?  I believe all the rain washed some soil away and something ate all that was showing above the dirt. Ive never seen much for varmints other than maybe a wood chuck or rabbit who gets a quick pain pill from a 22. all the green is still there. my Mrs thinks maybe slugs but I don't know. I can't really see any toothy knaw marks.
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Sep 11, 2023, 10:27 PM
Yeah I plan on setting them about 8” deep with a lot of leaf clippings on top. It’ll be an experiment but we’ll see.
All you can do is try.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 12, 2023, 05:27 AM
I haven’t planted potatoes in two years and dug these up in that bed last week when I was planting more asparagus..

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Post by: piscesman on Sep 14, 2023, 06:25 PM
With the season winding I have a few questions. The garlic we grew this year was small, so if we leave the small bulbs in will they germinate to garlic plants next year?? If I don't have any well grown beans to get the seeds for planting next year will the smaller bean "seeds" work?? Do you have to let the veggies dry out along with the seeds to plant them next year??
Was at a job today and the owners had a decent size garden and lots of beans. Has anyone ever used gutters to grow plants in ON PURPOSE!!!! They had 3 that were approx. 10' long and holes drill on the ends to drain water to keep the roots from rotting. You could easily put 3 - 4 together with 8" spacing and 1 higher than the other like steps. Would help keep them off the ground, away from critters and better for your back while harvesting them.
      Kim
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Sep 14, 2023, 11:21 PM
For garlic , I was always told " plant your bigger cloves and eat the smaller ones."
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 15, 2023, 03:06 AM
Absolutely plant the largest cloves you have. Don’t think I’d winter over  whole heads. They’ll want to grow individual plants from each clove in the head and your harvest will be minimal. I always plant individual cloves. About half of mine are from my own seed. The  other half comes from a local farm market.

I’ve used gutters for strawberries but not in a long time.
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Post by: piscesman on Sep 15, 2023, 06:38 PM
OK, we'll have to buy garlic cloves as these are small and still in the soil. Will need to dig them up.
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Sep 15, 2023, 08:43 PM

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 I don't think I've ever seen garlic cloves this big. 2 it of them were in 1 bulb with 2 smaller cloves
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Post by: 62 & Done on Sep 16, 2023, 01:45 PM
Pulled the last of my cucumber vines today. Got a few in the fridge and then it's those ugly road weary things in the market. Looking forward to all the fall and winter fun but I will miss my fresh veggies.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 16, 2023, 03:36 PM
I still have a lot of peppers left witch some will become stuffed and smoked tomorrow..  Still have red and green tomatoes but I think everything else is shot ..  I will probably take the electric fence down and let the deer clean up the rest. They will eat every leaf of the pepper plants and not the peppers…
 Would that that be considered baiting deer if I I shoot one in two weeks with the bow ?????😎😎✌️✌️✌️
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Post by: 62 & Done on Sep 16, 2023, 04:46 PM
sounds like a food plot to me. completely legal- just don't pick a pepper leaf and then throw it on the ground- make sense?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 16, 2023, 04:52 PM
 ;D  ;D✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️😎😎
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Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 16, 2023, 04:53 PM
You have greenhouses and such.
No nuisance permits Dom?
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2023, 08:09 AM
Time to pull the first bean plants and put in more spinach. Also have to dig up a planting in the front yard. Need to see what’s left of the bulbs in there and get ready to plant a bunch more. Bought some Allium, Puschkinia and a pile of assorted Daffodils.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Sep 30, 2023, 10:40 AM
Time to pull the first bean plants and put in more spinach. Also have to dig up a planting in the front yard. Need to see what’s left of the bulbs in there and get ready to plant a bunch more. Bought some Allium, Puschkinia and a pile of assorted Daffodils.


Do you till in the bean plants Bob?
Farmers do this all the time will soil robbing crops like corn.
Plant corn 2-3 years and then beans, tilling the bean plants in to help replenish the nitrogen.
Typically, soybeans I understand.
Crop rotation as we learned in grade school.
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Post by: rgfixit on Sep 30, 2023, 11:08 AM
Nah….my 2’ x 8’ raised beds are a bit small for that. They get a lot of attention though. Lots of good compost come out of my gardens.
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Post by: Stonecat on Sep 30, 2023, 06:22 PM
  Maybe not quite gardens but some of the lilacs here are blooming for the second time.I have one smaller very old lilac on its third time round this summer?
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Post by: 62 & Done on Oct 01, 2023, 12:16 PM
I have never seen lilacs bloom more than once in a season. are they a unique variety?
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Post by: Stonecat on Oct 01, 2023, 01:08 PM
 Been here 35 years,never seen the small one in my yard bloom more than once. Never noticed  it with any of the others in the area either.I will say that not all lilacs here are back in bloom.????
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Post by: fishinator on Oct 01, 2023, 01:14 PM
I have seen it a couple times. Not the entire bush, just a few random areas. I remember making the comment that it must be morel time because the lilacs are blooming.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Oct 05, 2023, 06:09 PM
Gonna miss my garden. got it all turned over and added some decayed horse manure to wake things up a bit. It works great for me. Only thing left are 2 kale plants, one hardy cherry tomato, and some parsley. Won't miss the mosquitoes.
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 05, 2023, 07:36 PM
The wife broke down the rest of the garden. Just herbs, green peppers (small side), Swiss Chard and 1 tomato plant. Keeping seeds as mentioned and will be making a raised bed next year. As you guys, I will be missing picking ingredients off my plants to put into food. The basil is almost dried in the leaves and getting bitter. Have a few dried brown "stalks" that hold seeds, so that's a plus. Next years plants.
      Kim
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Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 05, 2023, 08:18 PM
Gonna miss my garden. got it all turned over and added some decayed horse manure to wake things up a bit. It works great for me. Only thing left are 2 kale plants, one hardy cherry tomato, and some parsley. Won't miss the mosquitoes.

Tilling in the manure in the Fall allows it to “cook” all winter.  I think it’s better to do it now instead of the spring.
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Post by: gotagetm on Oct 05, 2023, 08:30 PM

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Last picking of beans to put up for winter
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Oct 07, 2023, 10:37 AM
Pulled some Hungarian wax peppers last night. (With a few tomatoes the princess grabbed). Made some Carolina BBQ peppers

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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 07, 2023, 05:48 PM
Hmmmmm!
My radishes are growing as is my spinach. Made a big pot of applesauce today, we’ll can it tomorrow, and put up wax beans and Brussels sprouts.( bought the sprouts from an Amish market)
Still have green beans and more to come. Another couple weeks for me and  I’ll be getting ready to plant my garlic for next season.
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Post by: gotagetm on Oct 08, 2023, 08:33 AM

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Just picked rest of squash . Gonna bake and freeze...love this time of year!!
Ben
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 08, 2023, 09:18 AM
Nice harvest Ben..
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 08, 2023, 06:28 PM
you guys did real good.........
      Kim
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Post by: gotagetm on Oct 17, 2023, 04:58 PM
Just seen there's a new HOTTEST pepper ...Pepper X
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Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 17, 2023, 05:08 PM
Just seen there's a new HOTTEST pepper ...Pepper X


One question.

Why?
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Post by: fishinator on Oct 17, 2023, 07:28 PM

One question.

Why?
exactly! Carolina Reapers are already hotter than pepper spray. It's not food at that point,  it's a weapon!
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Post by: gotagetm on Oct 17, 2023, 08:33 PM
Yup that's exactly what people were saying
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 18, 2023, 02:23 PM
Yup….why? Gave up on stupid hot peppers a few years back. Still have some dried that I can’t use because they’re dangerous. What’s the point?
 
Pulled all my bean plants today. Another few quarts for the freezer. Finished canning a dozen jars of applesauce. Tomorrow I’m turning the beds to plant garlic. Think I’m planting  one more bed of garlic than last year. Just….because we love our garlic and it loves us back. 
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 19, 2023, 01:05 PM
Spent 6 hours getting beds ready and planting 84 head of garlic today. My back is tired……so is my front.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 19, 2023, 03:01 PM
Get out that wee dram Bob.

 ;)
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 19, 2023, 04:16 PM
Had a big burger and cauliflower for dinner…I’m there for sure. Feel better all over.

And the garlic is in the ground,
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Post by: icefisher47 on Oct 20, 2023, 05:14 PM
exactly! Carolina Reapers are already hotter than pepper spray. It's not food at that point,  it's a weapon!
Can anyone actually eat Pepper X?
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Post by: rgfixit on Oct 20, 2023, 07:24 PM
I’m sure there’s someone out there, stupid enough to try.
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Post by: filetandrelease on Oct 21, 2023, 05:02 PM
Can anyone actually eat Pepper X?
Those could be dangerous for some
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Post by: piscesman on Oct 29, 2023, 01:24 PM
I don't know who here has read about the 1 chip challenge. Carolina Reaper was the hottest before this one. A company sold the chip containing the pepper. A kid approx. 15 years old ate it and died due to heart failure or something like that. I don't know if he purchased the chip or his friends who dared him. The challenge has been removed from the market (supposedly). You could probably do a search for better information.......
      Kim
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Post by: Mac Attack on Oct 29, 2023, 01:32 PM
There is no reason for those insane peppers.  None!
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Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Nov 03, 2023, 07:20 AM
Pulled the last of the peppers before the cold temps strolled in the other night. Made hot sauce, which I think will pair well worth grilled Sahlens


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(https://i.postimg.cc/6TPgVyLZ/IMG-1123.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TPgVyLZ)

That’s a wrap for garden 2023
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Post by: rgfixit on Nov 03, 2023, 02:43 PM
Mine aren’t done just yet. Still have parsley to dry and potatoes to plant. Gonna try wintering over some potatoes. Most everything is done. Still have to tend to the fall cleanup in the gardens and plant spring bulbs. The next couple days are looking good for that.

And then there’s leaves….lots of leaves……really….lots and lots of leaves.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Nov 21, 2023, 02:08 PM
Leaves and more leaves. I'm hoping the next cleanup will be the last. Perhaps early next week. Just checked my parsley (it's been covered for about 10 days and nights) and much to my surprise, I was able to pick some. Not bad after nites in the teens.  Kale is doing fine on it's own.
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Post by: rgfixit on Nov 21, 2023, 02:51 PM
Pulled my parsley the other day and hung it in the garage for a few. Put it in the dehydrator for a few hours. Now I have a nice container of really good smelling parsley.
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Post by: 62 & Done on Nov 27, 2023, 03:16 PM
Picked the last of it yesterday. Pulled the beach towel off and it was mostly frozen to the ground. What wasn't, I picked and put in water and it sprang back to life. It'll last a few days.  Wish I had picked it earlier as there wasn't enough left to dry.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 04, 2023, 02:25 PM
Something to think about next season.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yWpLPjhk/IMG-4813.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yWpLPjhk)

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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Dec 04, 2023, 09:21 PM
Interesting
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Post by: wallyworld on Dec 05, 2023, 06:14 AM
Very interesting, thanks Dom  :thumbup_smilie:
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Post by: piscesman on Dec 06, 2023, 07:27 PM
Something to try next year.............
      Kim
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 30, 2023, 07:42 AM
This was the lilac bushes yesterday.
 This morning they are covered with snow..

(https://i.postimg.cc/0rLrJMRt/IMG-5116.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rLrJMRt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/crwC7xdd/IMG-5117.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/crwC7xdd)
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Dec 30, 2023, 07:24 PM
Plants don't know what to do. I have buds on my rose bushes
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Post by: filetandrelease on Dec 31, 2023, 07:33 AM

 My lilacs have buds ,
 Raccoons have been in and out of hibernation twice they to are confused
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Post by: leeee on Jan 09, 2024, 12:56 AM
these are very interesting.👏
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 19, 2024, 03:23 PM
Greenhouses are starting to fill up..

(https://i.postimg.cc/XpkKG7Dj/IMG-5759.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XpkKG7Dj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jLbQSJc3/IMG-5760.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jLbQSJc3)

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Post by: gotagetm on Feb 19, 2024, 04:15 PM
Dom
When do you start veggies?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 19, 2024, 04:33 PM
The end of march otherwise they get to big .. I’ll let you know when..
 Hanging baskets for Mother’s Day will be starting next week..
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Post by: gotagetm on Feb 19, 2024, 07:17 PM
K thanks
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Post by: piscesman on Mar 04, 2024, 06:47 PM
And here I was feeling proud of myself for buying a small rosemary plant that is growing well......... End of March it is I guess.....
      Kim
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Post by: iceman260 on Mar 05, 2024, 05:11 AM
Hey Dom when’s the best time to start pot plants lol.
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Post by: Mac Attack on Mar 05, 2024, 11:52 AM
Hey Dom when’s the best time to start pot plants lol.


Before you start running low.

 :whistling:
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Post by: rgfixit on Mar 06, 2024, 01:34 PM
Picked up a wildflower mix and radish seeds. I’ll be starting radishes in the trough planter in a couple weeks. Got my seed potatoes as well. (May have already posted that) Garlic is poking through (happy about that). Daffodils, Swiss iris and crocuses are all coming up.

Hope they don’t get frostbit.

It’s getting to my happy season.
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 06, 2024, 02:48 PM
Hey Dom when’s the best time to start pot plants lol.
Start them indoors using the same timeline you would for tomatoes. put them outdoors for a few hours at a time as it gets warmer to strengthen them but don't leave them outside if cold enough for a frost . Enjoy at the end of the summer
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 07, 2024, 05:18 AM

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Post by: krispcritter on Mar 07, 2024, 12:29 PM
Got my peppers, egg plants, leek, and celery started 2 weeks ago.  Starting to show signs of life.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 07, 2024, 02:46 PM
Speaking of celery I didn’t know you could do this..

(https://i.postimg.cc/S2t8WL7d/IMG-5859.png) (https://postimg.cc/S2t8WL7d)
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Post by: rgfixit on Mar 07, 2024, 04:21 PM
Hey, that’s pretty cool. Might have to try that.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 07, 2024, 04:54 PM
We got two shipments of plugs this morning.  Can’t fill the pots with soil fast enough to keep the planter girls happy..😎

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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 08, 2024, 04:45 AM
This is for Keith..

(https://i.postimg.cc/WFBRYMt2/IMG-5929.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFBRYMt2)
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Post by: Bartman44 on Mar 08, 2024, 10:30 AM
Good growing Dom.

Speaking of growing, my garlic is sprouting, first time planting garlic, is now normal? Planted them in mid-November. Thanks.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 08, 2024, 11:19 AM
Very normal. Mine were sprouting in the fall..And still are..
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Post by: Bartman44 on Mar 08, 2024, 11:27 AM
Sweet!  Thanks Dom.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 08, 2024, 12:32 PM
Yeah. I have three beds sprouting with 8” of leaf mulch on top. Happy to say, I never have to buy store garlic.
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 08, 2024, 11:42 PM
I’m very much looking forward to this year’s growing season. The wife and I decided we’re going to do a lot more canning and freezing this year
Title: Re: Gardens anyone?
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 09, 2024, 06:15 AM
Good growing Dom.

Speaking of growing, my garlic is sprouting, first time planting garlic, is now normal? Planted them in mid-November. Thanks.
a very good sign for sure. Mine sprouted last fall. Just means it’s happy!

Was gonna put radishes and potatoes in the trough planter today, but, this weather stinks.
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 10, 2024, 11:29 PM
I bought some of the stackable planters from Dollar tree. Some people say they grow strawberries in them, I don't think they're big enough. I'm going to try lettuce in some and bush beans in some. Should be a fun thing to try. I also put some peach pits in a garden box last fall, waiting to see if they sprout .
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 10, 2024, 11:32 PM
Hey Dom , can you keep the seeds from most vegetables from your garden , dry them out and grow them the following year ? I'm going to try that this year, seeds are getting expensive like everything else . Thanx  Keith
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 11, 2024, 04:50 AM
Yes Keith but google it.. A lot of different methods …
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Post by: fishinator on Mar 11, 2024, 05:56 AM
Hey Dom , can you keep the seeds from most vegetables from your garden , dry them out and grow them the following year ? I'm going to try that this year, seeds are getting expensive like everything else . Thanx  Keith
I'm not a good gardener by any means, but doesn't this only work with heirlooms?
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Post by: rgfixit on Mar 11, 2024, 02:26 PM
Only seeds I save are from wild flowers, garlic and potatoes. There’s a lot of different methods I guess.

Let us know how you make out.
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Post by: fishinator on Mar 11, 2024, 02:42 PM
I just know that I toss vegetables that get buggy or rotten beside my asparagus beds. The things that grow are always odd shaped/colored. Tomatoes are always oblong like romas. We also toss the girls jack o lanterns off the edge of the porch and let them go crazy the following year. I never get pumpkins, just a lot of crazy looking gourds.
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Post by: krispcritter on Mar 14, 2024, 01:19 PM

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Tap rooted weeds dug out and since I was half way there, ran rototiller and raked even.
Now just have to wait a bit to seed my beet and carrot rows first planting.
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Post by: krispcritter on Mar 19, 2024, 02:21 PM

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Anyone else make seed tapes for small seeds?
Carrot, romaine and butter crunch lettuce, and radish. I like having the even spacing and not contending with the tiny seeds in the garden or having to thin once they start growing.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 27, 2024, 05:58 AM
Hanging cherry tomatoes..
 Good time to start vegetable seeds..
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Post by: gotagetm on Mar 27, 2024, 07:56 AM
Thanks Dom be starting mine this weekend
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Post by: gotagetm on Mar 27, 2024, 07:58 AM
Also looking for raspberry, blueberry bushes and cherry,peach ,pear and plum trees to get in ...and kiwi
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Post by: 62 & Done on Mar 27, 2024, 02:20 PM
Raquette  is it time to start Marigolds?  would love to see your place sometime  what your location?
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Post by: MILLERMANKT on Mar 27, 2024, 06:28 PM
Started mine a couple days ago
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Post by: Badbrad2186 on Mar 27, 2024, 07:51 PM
Raquette  is it time to start Marigolds?  would love to see your place sometime  what your location?

I start marigolds tomatoes peppers brussel sprouts and my melons this week and first of May I start everything else in the green house
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 28, 2024, 04:44 AM
Raquette  is it time to start Marigolds?  would love to see your place sometime  what your location?

 No not at all.

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