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 2014-03-05 12:06 AM in reply to: 0 |
Elite  3972      Reno |  Subject: RE: 2014 Garden ThreadOriginally posted by switch you and me, both, sista'! That "industrial meets cottage" look is what I go for. I was even considering a corrugated fence... I will be checking these out! I saw some round ones made of slices of Culvert. http://www.houzz.com/discussions/106123/What-is-the-material-of-the...Originally posted by bootygirl I have been watching craigslist for both concrete blocks and metal watering troughs, and have not found anything used. I am picturing something like this against the fence around the perimeter http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd441/bryan4242/bed-finished-64... ). . And then some trough planters. And a fruit tree. A very small yard, so I want to embrace it and make a cozy courtyard. I saw some cool corrugated planters online this weekend. I don't know if they would work with your vision/aesthetic, but they might be less expensive than new troughs.
I do love me some corrugated metal Edited by bootygirl 2014-03-05 12:09 AM |
| 2014-03-05 7:15 AM in reply to: bootygirl |
| New user 900 , | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread You can even get culverts in poly which is cheaper and much easier to cut. Even though they are black, the soil wouldn't get excessively hot because of the large volume. Cool. |
| 2014-03-05 9:58 AM in reply to: NXS |
Extreme Veteran 671 Not Quite DFL | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread I really do need to learn to can. Seems like we give/throw so much away. I also want to make more wine, but where to find the time? |
| 2014-03-05 2:30 PM in reply to: bootygirl |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by bootygirl Originally posted by switch .Originally posted by crimefighter2 Originally posted by switch My dad does this, but since my family doesn't eat cucumbers or pickles, I really have no need. I tried pole beans for the first time last year and prefer that to the bush beans. Perhaps I'll just put a hog panel up, anchored by t posts as my trellis? I'll have to give that some thought. I'm thinking about planting peas this year, but I may be the only one to eat them. I need to learn to can so I can save this stuff through the winter. Actually, hog panel is really a great thing to have for the garden. One of the things we like to do with it is bend it over so that both short ends are in the ground. This creates a hoop structure that is about four feet high and 5-6 feet wide. You can put a couple of them in a row, and then you can have a longer tunnel. Cukes and beans will grow up and trellis the panel, and you can plant cherry tomatoes on the outside or sunflowers or zinnias. It makes a fun place for kids to get shade and play while you're working in the garden with little snacks readily available. My kids are always really excited to put in the "hoopty". No cukes?! No peas?! What is going on with that family of yours??? ;) Canning is so great. I LOVE seeing my jars all lined up in the root cellar. Sometimes they're so pretty I'm resistant to opening them. I think there are a number of us here--NXS, Mary, Josh--who have canning experience. If you decide to give it a go, you'll have back-up :) Anybody else can?
Canning and freezing and drying, oh my! Lots of ways to make stuff last all year. Freezing beans and peas would be pretty easy. I have a condiment habit - chutneys, relishes, jam. Pickyourown.org is a good resource site. I also have a book on "small batch preserving". Below are my new shelves in the basement dedicated to the canning. Those jars are gorgeous--and so many different things! What a great set up! And in your freshly fabulous basement:) Very cool, Mary. I like that pic from Houzz with the round corrugated culvert planters too. You're just full of good ideas! |
| 2014-03-05 3:33 PM in reply to: bootygirl |
Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by bootygirl Originally posted by switch you and me, both, sista'! That "industrial meets cottage" look is what I go for. I was even considering a corrugated fence... I will be checking these out! I saw some round ones made of slices of Culvert. http://www.houzz.com/discussions/106123/What-is-the-material-of-the... Originally posted by bootygirl I have been watching craigslist for both concrete blocks and metal watering troughs, and have not found anything used. I am picturing something like this against the fence around the perimeter http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd441/bryan4242/bed-finished-64... ). . And then some trough planters. And a fruit tree. A very small yard, so I want to embrace it and make a cozy courtyard. I saw some cool corrugated planters online this weekend. I don't know if they would work with your vision/aesthetic, but they might be less expensive than new troughs.
I do love me some corrugated metal Wow would that look great in the back of my house. Really well suited for urban gardening. Any design plans? |
| 2014-03-05 5:25 PM in reply to: BrianRunsPhilly |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by BrianRunsPhilly I didn't see any design plans, but I wasn't looking. I bet if you google corrugated metal planters and search the images, you can click on ones you like and at least get instructions, if not actual plans. And, yes, I think they would look GREAT in your yard as you've described it :)Originally posted by bootygirl Originally posted by switch you and me, both, sista'! That "industrial meets cottage" look is what I go for. I was even considering a corrugated fence... I will be checking these out! I saw some round ones made of slices of Culvert. http://www.houzz.com/discussions/106123/What-is-the-material-of-the... Originally posted by bootygirl I have been watching craigslist for both concrete blocks and metal watering troughs, and have not found anything used. I am picturing something like this against the fence around the perimeter http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd441/bryan4242/bed-finished-64... ). . And then some trough planters. And a fruit tree. A very small yard, so I want to embrace it and make a cozy courtyard. I saw some cool corrugated planters online this weekend. I don't know if they would work with your vision/aesthetic, but they might be less expensive than new troughs.
I do love me some corrugated metal ;) Wow would that look great in the back of my house. Really well suited for urban gardening. Any design plans?
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| 2014-03-06 10:17 AM in reply to: switch |
Extreme Veteran 671 Not Quite DFL | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Do you guys ever use seeds from the previous year? I never use all I buy and thinking I might try that this year. |
| 2014-03-06 10:52 AM in reply to: crimefighter2 |
Elite 4564 Boise | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by crimefighter2 Do you guys ever use seeds from the previous year? I never use all I buy and thinking I might try that this year. We do. I think there is a shelf life, but it is longer than just 1 year. So we finally got some seeds started. Started broccoli, onions, peas indoors. Outside we started the carrots and lettuce. I did see that a few of my garlic plants are starting to pop up. We planted quite a few in the fall (50ish I think). My strawberries are starting to produce new leaves. My mint plants are also starting to poke their heads out. |
| 2014-03-06 2:35 PM in reply to: crimefighter2 |
| New user 900 , | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by crimefighter2 Do you guys ever use seeds from the previous year? I never use all I buy and thinking I might try that this year. I store seeds in the refrigerator and they will last a long time, some longer than others. Yours will probably be OK. Its easy to test the germ so that you don't waste your time if they are not viable. Just take a few of the seed and place between the layers of a damp paper towel, place in a petri dish or zip lock bag and keep in a warm place (70 degrees F). Check for germination. If they don't germinate or the germination exceptionally long, buy new seeds. Good luck. |
| 2014-03-15 3:27 PM in reply to: switch |
Elite 3972 Reno | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread I had 200 blocks delivered today and I am staining them. FeSO4 +H2O +CaCO3 does this: (image.jpg) Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (40KB - 7 downloads) |
| 2014-03-15 7:38 PM in reply to: bootygirl |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by bootygirl I had 200 blocks delivered today and I am staining them. FeSO4 +H2O +CaCO3 does this: OH YEAH! This is exciting. What's next? |
| 2014-03-15 9:54 PM in reply to: switch |
Elite 3972 Reno | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by switch hauling them by hand to the back, digging and stacking! Then filling. Originally posted by bootygirl I had 200 blocks delivered today and I am staining them. FeSO4 +H2O +CaCO3 does this: OH YEAH! This is exciting. What's next? |
| 2014-03-16 6:52 PM in reply to: switch |
Elite 4564 Boise | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread |
| 2014-03-16 7:47 PM in reply to: bootygirl |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by bootygirl I guess you'll get your strength work in Originally posted by switch hauling them by hand to the back, digging and stacking! Then filling. Originally posted by bootygirl I had 200 blocks delivered today and I am staining them. FeSO4 +H2O +CaCO3 does this: OH YEAH! This is exciting. What's next?  . Please post update pics as your installation goes in! |
| 2014-03-16 7:51 PM in reply to: 0 |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by JoshR  awwwww! How did you choose RI Reds? I've heard they're a good Libertarian chicken, dual-purpose and all How's life with the new little human baby? |
| 2014-03-16 9:16 PM in reply to: switch |
Elite 4564 Boise | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by switch Originally posted by JoshR awwwww! How did you choose RI Reds? I've heard they're a good Libertarian chicken, dual-purpose and all How's life with the new little human baby? The local feed store had RI Reds so that's what I got. I wanted some Ameracana's but they won't have those for 3 more weeks so I just grabbed these. I'm not overly particular as long as they lay eggs. Baby Oliver is doing very well. He was a wee little baby but he's putting on some weight very quickly. |
| 2014-03-17 5:20 AM in reply to: BrianRunsPhilly |
Champion 6503 NOVA - Ironic for an Endurance Athlete | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread I just planted my seeds indoors. Last year, I direct sowed this same week. This year, 9" of snow on the ground. Does anyone have good plans for a varmint-free garden? I need to keep mammals out. Bunnies and other rodents. |
| 2014-03-17 7:50 AM in reply to: JoshR |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by JoshR Originally posted by switch Originally posted by JoshR The local feed store had RI Reds so that's what I got. I wanted some Ameracana's but they won't have those for 3 more weeks so I just grabbed these. I'm not overly particular as long as they lay eggs. Baby Oliver is doing very well. He was a wee little baby but he's putting on some weight very quickly. awwwww! How did you choose RI Reds? I've heard they're a good Libertarian chicken, dual-purpose and all;)How's life with the new little human baby? I'm glad to hear Oliver is doing well. Sweet times :) One thing to consider about the Ameraucanas is that they will lay eggs in less day light and colder conditions than other chickens. Out of the eggs we collected last week, 90% were blue, but only 1/3 of our flock is Ameraucana.
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| 2014-03-17 7:54 AM in reply to: pga_mike |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by pga_mike I have tried different things, but none have been great. Cats and dogs seem to work the best. Spotlight the rabbits.I just planted my seeds indoors. Last year, I direct sowed this same week. This year, 9" of snow on the ground. Does anyone have good plans for a varmint-free garden? I need to keep mammals out. Bunnies and other rodents. My Dad likes these stakes that emit an unpleasant frequency to rodents and snakes. Anybody here tried those?
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| 2014-03-17 8:17 AM in reply to: switch |
| New user 900 , | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by switch Originally posted by pga_mike I have tried different things, but none have been great. Cats and dogs seem to work the best. Spotlight the rabbits.I just planted my seeds indoors. Last year, I direct sowed this same week. This year, 9" of snow on the ground. Does anyone have good plans for a varmint-free garden? I need to keep mammals out. Bunnies and other rodents. My Dad likes these stakes that emit an unpleasant frequency to rodents and snakes. Anybody here tried those?
Hot wire. |
| 2014-03-17 8:27 AM in reply to: NXS |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by NXS Originally posted by switch Hot wire. Originally posted by pga_mike I have tried different things, but none have been great. Cats and dogs seem to work the best. Spotlight the rabbits.I just planted my seeds indoors. Last year, I direct sowed this same week. This year, 9" of snow on the ground. Does anyone have good plans for a varmint-free garden? I need to keep mammals out. Bunnies and other rodents. My Dad likes these stakes that emit an unpleasant frequency to rodents and snakes. Anybody here tried those?
Well, I'm all for hot wire. How high and how many wires for things like rodents and rabbits though? |
| 2014-03-17 10:15 AM in reply to: switch |
| New user 900 , | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by switch Originally posted by NXS Originally posted by switch Hot wire. Originally posted by pga_mike I have tried different things, but none have been great. Cats and dogs seem to work the best. Spotlight the rabbits.I just planted my seeds indoors. Last year, I direct sowed this same week. This year, 9" of snow on the ground. Does anyone have good plans for a varmint-free garden? I need to keep mammals out. Bunnies and other rodents. My Dad likes these stakes that emit an unpleasant frequency to rodents and snakes. Anybody here tried those?
Well, I'm all for hot wire. How high and how many wires for things like rodents and rabbits though? For rabbits, coons, cats, dogs, etc., two wires one about 8 inches off the ground and another about a foot higher. If you have larger pests you can add a third wire or raise both wires to the height necessary. I have this type set up around my chickens. Coons would just go over the fence and take what they wanted, but the hot wire put an end to that. |
| 2014-03-17 10:35 AM in reply to: NXS |
Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Last year I had a problem with squirrels eating my figs. Not sure what I can do about that. Saturday was 60 degrees and I was in the yard taking measurements and visualizing where everything could go. Today it's snowing. |
| 2014-03-17 11:58 AM in reply to: crimefighter2 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by crimefighter2 Do you guys ever use seeds from the previous year? I never use all I buy and thinking I might try that this year.
Nearly every year. I've never had a problem with this even with seeds more than a few years old.
My aquaponics build is nearing completion. By next weekend at latest (free time is limited) I should be doing my first water test and beginning to cycle the water. The framing is finished, and the majority of the plumbing is done. Just a wee bit more plumbing and then it's time to start filling it up and putting some plants in it. Yes, there will be pictures.
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| 2014-03-17 3:30 PM in reply to: BrianRunsPhilly |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: 2014 Garden Thread Originally posted by BrianRunsPhilly Last year I had a problem with squirrels eating my figs. Not sure what I can do about that. Saturday was 60 degrees and I was in the yard taking measurements and visualizing where everything could go. Today it's snowing. You could grease your pole--some pole you could put around your trunk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsI2qFvxRCU Greased (silicone) metal duct pipe! Oh yeah. It would even match your corrugated planters! |
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