Jeekinz
Washing Up
I planted Early Girls last year. They seemed to do well and taste great.
Pics from the garden
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larry_stewart
Master Chef
i usually start my tomatoes by seed april 1st, and they are ready to go outside in may, but it seems like it takes until june before they really kick in. Honestly, this past week was the first week I saw obvious growth spurts. Up until now, its been going kinda slow. Right now im fighting with the slugs, chipmunks, moles and ants.
My green thumb is getting black with envy.
I couldn't get anything in until June 2nd this year. It's usually May 20 or so.
I'm seriously considering visiting Uncle Bob's bourbon bunker and squash farm, buying a chunk of land and a tent, and never returning.
I couldn't get anything in until June 2nd this year. It's usually May 20 or so.
I'm seriously considering visiting Uncle Bob's bourbon bunker and squash farm, buying a chunk of land and a tent, and never returning.
attie
Sous Chef
The hardware store wanted $10 a meter so I made up my own tree surrounds for $1.60 a meter.
Son Todd decided this is a must have item in the garden but I haven't worked out what it's good for yet.
Son Todd decided this is a must have item in the garden but I haven't worked out what it's good for yet.
buckytom
Chef Extraordinaire
attie, are the pods or beans/peas inside edible?
i had a good laugh today when i gave the turkish neighbor lady a coupla gigantic red and white swiss chard plants from my garden. she looked at them like they were ice from mars.
my boy and i munched on them raw, like celery. the little turks next door, invading like salah al din's troops
, joined in on the feast as we were weeding. then they sacked my raspberries. where the heck are the macedonians and romanians when you need them?
she eventually asked my wife what the swiss chards were, so she said the greens are like spinach and the stems somewhat like celery. cook them accordingly. i thought to say it's like spinach on steroids, but she might not get it.
i'd love to know what she ends up making with them.
then i gave her a bunch of nice young purple top white turnips. i wonder if she knows what to do with that evil barbarian veggie.
i had a good laugh today when i gave the turkish neighbor lady a coupla gigantic red and white swiss chard plants from my garden. she looked at them like they were ice from mars.
my boy and i munched on them raw, like celery. the little turks next door, invading like salah al din's troops
, joined in on the feast as we were weeding. then they sacked my raspberries. where the heck are the macedonians and romanians when you need them? she eventually asked my wife what the swiss chards were, so she said the greens are like spinach and the stems somewhat like celery. cook them accordingly. i thought to say it's like spinach on steroids, but she might not get it.
i'd love to know what she ends up making with them.
then i gave her a bunch of nice young purple top white turnips. i wonder if she knows what to do with that evil barbarian veggie.
attie
Sous Chef
There's nothing but pith inside them Tom, they're called 5 finger Limes or Budhas Hands, apparently they preserve them. Sounds like you have a lot of fun with your neighbourbuckytom said:
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bethzaring
Master Chef
Jeekinz
Washing Up
Looks great Beth!
Does the hay keep moisture iin the soil?
Does the hay keep moisture iin the soil?
bethzaring
Master Chef
There are several reasons we put hay on the garden. We cut our own hay for feed, but the first cutting generally is not suitable for feed. So we have 300+ bales of hay that need to be removed from the hay loft to make room for the second cutting of hay each July. That is a perfect time to mulch the garden, killing two birds with one stone. The hay mulch is for moisture conservation and for weed control, but also we have to use 300+ bales of hay in some manner from mid May to mid July each year.
Jeekinz
Washing Up
I live about 20 minutes from any farms. Where would I go to get some hay for my garden? I was reading here that it helps with strawberries, and I'm watering everyday since it's been so dry. (almost lost my Romas over the 4th weekend)
bethzaring
Master Chef
I would call around to feed stores or agricultural equipment dealers and ask for farmers who sell hay. This would be a good time to be buying it, farmers need to be clearing out their barns for the next round of hay coming off their fields. Prices will vary. Because of the drought last year, prices have been unreasonable in most places. Me, today, I gave away 17 bales, to a friend. As he was loading it he said hay in northern Ohio was going for $5. to $7. a bale.
If you get some phone numbers of some farmers, offer to help clear out their barns of old hay. Got a pick-up? My friend got 17 bales on his, and it was a small pick-up.
Yep, hay is great for strawberries...hope you find some...
Jeekinz
Washing Up
Cool thanks. I'll definately call around.
It's growing!!
Finally! I even have a flower on 1 tomato plant!!!
Maybe late september???
Boy I hope next spring is better than this one was.
I have squash on the other side of the yard but it needs weeding BADLY so it's not photo worthy.
Do you think it's too late for corn? We had a bad storm here lst week so the farmers although VERY late are scrambling to plant more.... do you think I could get away with another try?
Finally! I even have a flower on 1 tomato plant!!!
Maybe late september???
Boy I hope next spring is better than this one was.
I have squash on the other side of the yard but it needs weeding BADLY so it's not photo worthy.
Do you think it's too late for corn? We had a bad storm here lst week so the farmers although VERY late are scrambling to plant more.... do you think I could get away with another try?
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Constance
Master Chef
Probably so, if you plant an early variety, like Early Xtra Sweet or, my favorite, Silver Queen. You can give it a head start if you sprout the seeds in damp paper towels before you plant.
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Jeekinz
Washing Up
Looks great Suzi! Good luck with it.
I'm getting some ants on my plants. (lol)
Anyway, it seems something likes my orange bell pepper plant. I looked up pest control but everything said that ants and other critters were good for your veggies.
The bees are going crazy too. Maybe because the hostas are in bloom? I dunno, but they're all over the garden too.
When should you harvest Cayennes or Habaneros, when they are still green but the right size or do they need to change color first?
I'm getting some ants on my plants. (lol)
Anyway, it seems something likes my orange bell pepper plant. I looked up pest control but everything said that ants and other critters were good for your veggies.
The bees are going crazy too. Maybe because the hostas are in bloom? I dunno, but they're all over the garden too.
When should you harvest Cayennes or Habaneros, when they are still green but the right size or do they need to change color first?
buckytom
Chef Extraordinaire
pick the first few a little early; when still green. this makes the plant try to produce more and hotter fruits afterwards, thinking that it's not going to be able to propogate. also, it allows more energy to go into developing the larger harvest of later fruits.
you have to outsmart your peppers.
you have to outsmart your peppers.
Jeekinz
Washing Up
Some more lilies decided to show up. The Tiger Lily is as tall as me.
