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gardener60
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Otis if i had the property that you have i would do the same thing. I do not have property yet but six years ago i got the opportunity to lease an acre and we had a ball that is the best way to go give it hell. There is no limit you can grow everything. Looks like you got some pretty nice soil to. Good luck.
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noyd666
some nice home grown grosse lisse , notice the skin is thicker n taste not so tangy as used to be, some fuker modifying again.
Green Squall
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My only advice would be not to underestimate squirrels/rabbits ability to squeeze through small openings when building your fence. I used chicken wire for my garden and the critters had no problems slipping in and out.
Also, someone else here on this forum recommended a bird bath so they won't peck at your tomatoes. Overall it looks like you off to a great start. I'm glad I don't have pictures of my first veg garden.
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Yes the bird bath works fantastic. I laughed when I was told that, until I tried it.
A 4' fence is a good start. You will want to bury your wire at least a little. Here is a tip for preventing deer from jumping that fence. Fishing line. Run a line a few feet above your fence and it will keep them from jumping it. It is best to set the line a few feet behind you fence as deer will not jump if they are unsure of landing. But if it is run atop the fence it works well too. Also you can put one at 8" off the ground in front of the fence as a sort of trip wire. For some reason deer loathe fishing line. I have thousands of feet of fishing line fence. It is actually all I use. Have a dog for the little critters.
I am working a five acre plot this year for veggies and another acre for cut flowers. Got the soil turned today and will be amending and working it in tomorrow. Spring is just the best feeling. Getting out and and getting dirty is straight bliss!
Vibes for a great season all you veggie growers!
A 4' fence is a good start. You will want to bury your wire at least a little. Here is a tip for preventing deer from jumping that fence. Fishing line. Run a line a few feet above your fence and it will keep them from jumping it. It is best to set the line a few feet behind you fence as deer will not jump if they are unsure of landing. But if it is run atop the fence it works well too. Also you can put one at 8" off the ground in front of the fence as a sort of trip wire. For some reason deer loathe fishing line. I have thousands of feet of fishing line fence. It is actually all I use. Have a dog for the little critters.
I am working a five acre plot this year for veggies and another acre for cut flowers. Got the soil turned today and will be amending and working it in tomorrow. Spring is just the best feeling. Getting out and and getting dirty is straight bliss!
Vibes for a great season all you veggie growers!
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noyd666
having a chicken wire fence with top slanted out towards you stops possums.
Ground squirrel?
I know I have these aggravating little fuckers that run through my chicken wire like there's nothing to it..
I remember playing golf at a course in Vegas and those little suckers would hang in the rocks around the tees and raid the carts when you were on the tee.
Got a good deal today. Picked up boxes of drip irrigation parts for $300.00, one box of timer valves has over 300 worth in it. 1000' of 1/2" main line 1000' of 1/4 drip line 500' of 1/4" soaker line. Box of drippers of all kinds. Two boxes of connectors T's, splices ect.ect. 8 boxes of hanging basket sets, up to 15 baskets each.
I live among the
and drip is the only way to go on conserving water.
The only thing that sucks is there is only one drip line punch tool. I've already misplaced it three times. LOL
I live among the
and drip is the only way to go on conserving water. The only thing that sucks is there is only one drip line punch tool. I've already misplaced it three times. LOL
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That's a nice score! K+
aridbud is the fence for deer or jackrabbits?
I'm battling ground squirrels and gophers. I need a new scope for my 22 pellet gun, it shoots a little high. lol
I'm battling ground squirrels and gophers. I need a new scope for my 22 pellet gun, it shoots a little high. lol
Yep....deer, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons....couldn't keep out skinks (shiny lizards that hiss), though. Amazing what greenery or fodder attracts animals.
BB gun worked well, as did dog, too. ;o)
Green Squall
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I've always been drawn to purple weed so naturally I had to buy these when I saw them at the grocery store.
I have a row of Adirondack Purple potatoes doing their thing in the garden now. The old lady likes the purple ones so whatcha gonna do.
Green Squall
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My eggplants always yield poorly in my garden so this year I'm going to grow a few in pots on my deck. I'm thinking of making a soil mix with some great compost that's free here in town. Any advice on what to add?
EDIT: Never mind. I got a huge bag of cheap organic potting soil at the store.
EDIT: Never mind. I got a huge bag of cheap organic potting soil at the store.
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oti$
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Been really busy with the indoor grows so the garden has been a bit neglected...
I did get the fence more than half finished. It's good enough to keep most critters out. I'm adding 1x6 to the bottom with some chicken wire extending 6-10" into the ground to keep out varmints and some 1x6 at the top to strengthen the fence for the fence leaners that come by to chit chat.
I did get the fence more than half finished. It's good enough to keep most critters out. I'm adding 1x6 to the bottom with some chicken wire extending 6-10" into the ground to keep out varmints and some 1x6 at the top to strengthen the fence for the fence leaners that come by to chit chat.
oti$
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Spent all day trying to make my patch look pretty. My arms feel like jello, but I'm happy that it looks half way presentable.
Made some mounds and planted a few varieties of melon and now the whole thing has been planted and although you can't see in the pics, every row has tiny plants breaking the surface.
A couple of the lettuce rows are growing nicely
I'll get more close ups of the potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, peppers and all the other things that have come up. It's a lot of work, but I am really enjoying it so far...
Made some mounds and planted a few varieties of melon and now the whole thing has been planted and although you can't see in the pics, every row has tiny plants breaking the surface.
A couple of the lettuce rows are growing nicely
I'll get more close ups of the potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, peppers and all the other things that have come up. It's a lot of work, but I am really enjoying it so far...
