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May 28, 2014 10:46 PM
Garden looks good so far. Having a smaller garden this year is going to be a plus.
May 28, 2014 10:46pm
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friendfromlowry

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May 28, 2014 10:54 PM
Need tips on growing strawberries. Bought a couple of starter plants the other day already about 4-6 inches tall but nothing growing yet. I put them in the ground and the next day they're nearly dead. Watered them and brought them back to life somewhat, but still look like shit. The spot gets sun most of the day. They need more sun? Less sun? A lot of watering? Better luck?
May 28, 2014 10:54pm
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May 29, 2014 6:35 AM
friendfromlowry;1620494 wrote:Need tips on growing strawberries. Bought a couple of starter plants the other day already about 4-6 inches tall but nothing growing yet. I put them in the ground and the next day they're nearly dead. Watered them and brought them back to life somewhat, but still look like shit. The spot gets sun most of the day. They need more sun? Less sun? A lot of watering? Better luck?
all plants will have some root shock when first planted... Add a little potting soil around the plant, water lightly for 3-4 days... Note they will spread, you may want to get a nylon netting to cover then or you may not get to enjoy the fruit
May 29, 2014 6:35am
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May 29, 2014 10:49 AM
friendfromlowry;1620494 wrote:Need tips on growing strawberries. Bought a couple of starter plants the other day already about 4-6 inches tall but nothing growing yet. I put them in the ground and the next day they're nearly dead. Watered them and brought them back to life somewhat, but still look like shit. The spot gets sun most of the day. They need more sun? Less sun? A lot of watering? Better luck?
I know it's too late now, but if you soak the plant roots in water for a few hours before transplanting to garden, that can help as well. I just planted some strawberry starts and so far, so good. I didn't soak them first though.
May 29, 2014 10:49am
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Jun 1, 2014 12:22 AM
Ok so I finally figured out how to do pics. Here is my garden from last year. Wish I had time to do it again this year. Too much though.





Jun 1, 2014 12:22am
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Jun 1, 2014 7:12 AM
I picked a few strawberries yesterday! 27 to be exact. And I know this because my six year old daughter's job was to count them. Just because school is out doesn't mean learning has to stop!

Woo-hoo! Go TeamGreen Thumbs!!!
Jun 1, 2014 7:12am
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Jun 1, 2014 7:35 AM
What planted
amish tomatoes
beef steak tomatoes
delicious tomatoes
rutger tomatoes
mini yellow tomatoes
zucchini
sweetcorn
artichoke
green bean
beets
radishes
brussel sprouts
snow peas
white onion
strawberries
red onion
mini sweet peppers
cucumbers
scallion
kale
butter cruch lettuce
mix lettuce

Pallet garden spices
parsley
dill
lavender
basil
chives
cilantro
rosemary
Jun 1, 2014 7:35am
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Jun 2, 2014 12:05 PM
Off to Lowes to get some rabbit spray. Little ass-holes ate my corn down to nub last night.

I heard human hair works pretty good, too.
Jun 2, 2014 12:05pm
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Wally

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Jun 2, 2014 12:08 PM
Wife planted several tomato plants, a zuchini and pepper plants last Thursday. Went away for weekend-Nothing left. Rabbits ate it all.
Jun 2, 2014 12:08pm
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Jun 2, 2014 2:12 PM
BRF: I'd get a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock - one that tells time if you have the funds - before I bought spray.

Ever er made rabbit stew?
Jun 2, 2014 2:12pm
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Jun 2, 2014 2:20 PM
BRF;1621855 wrote:Off to Lowes to get some rabbit spray. Little ass-holes ate my corn down to nub last night.

I heard human hair works pretty good, too.
you have a friend that can help set up an ambush and or c4 booby traps...
Can you smell that .. That smells like victory...
Jun 2, 2014 2:20pm
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Jun 2, 2014 3:32 PM
Belly35;1621902 wrote:you have a friend that can help set up an ambush and or c4 booby traps...
Can you smell that .. That smells like victory...
not my president
Jun 2, 2014 3:32pm
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Jun 2, 2014 3:59 PM
I'm trying the spray first and see what happens. If it doesn't work, THEN I will start the killing.

Cruiser: I don't like rabbit stew because there is too much HARE in it! Bwah wah!

Belly: Who is this friend? Oh, wait, I get it.....it's you! C4.....ha ha!

BTW: Wally- the rabbits have not touched my peppers or tomatoes.....yet.
Jun 2, 2014 3:59pm
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friendfromlowry

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Jun 2, 2014 5:57 PM
Getting tired of having to water every day. Looks like tonight it's finally going to rain. I don't think we've got any in the past 10-12 days.
Jun 2, 2014 5:57pm
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Jun 2, 2014 8:11 PM
BRF: well played. Well played, indeed!
Jun 2, 2014 8:11pm
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Jun 2, 2014 8:14 PM
Friendfeomlowry: seen this? http://youtu.be/yGZK7VsYzcU
Jun 2, 2014 8:14pm
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Jun 2, 2014 8:45 PM


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Jun 2, 2014 8:45pm
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Jun 2, 2014 8:47 PM
Ytowngirlinfla;1621423 wrote:Ok so I finally figured out how to do pics. Here is my garden from last year. Wish I had time to do it again this year. Too much though. ...
Do tell. Please.
Jun 2, 2014 8:47pm
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Jun 3, 2014 11:44 AM
BRF: Dog hair around the plants works too....but only for a short period.

Cruiser: I have to come clean, That pic I sent you of strawberries were store bought. lol
Jun 3, 2014 11:44am
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Jun 3, 2014 12:01 PM
The spray I got apparently worked.

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Jun 3, 2014 12:01pm
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Jun 3, 2014 1:26 PM
Planted some blackberry and black raspberry today 25 of each. have some blackberry and red raspberries in a patch but its pretty out of control. Put these in a row and will be able to trim them when needed.
Jun 3, 2014 1:26pm
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Jun 3, 2014 2:41 PM
mcburg93;1622218 wrote:Planted some blackberry and black raspberry today 25 of each. have some blackberry and red raspberries in a patch but its pretty out of control. Put these in a row and will be able to trim them when needed.
I cannot wait until I have enough land to accommodate a large blackberry patch. My grandma has a ton of them on her property so I grew up with an essentially unlimited supply of them. It was pretty awesome.
Jun 3, 2014 2:41pm
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Jun 3, 2014 2:54 PM


The extent of my "gardening" this year. Will add some goldfish, and probably some plants.

What's a good garden fish to have that'll help keep the water clean?
Jun 3, 2014 2:54pm
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Jun 3, 2014 3:07 PM
ernest_t_bass;1622234 wrote:

The extent of my "gardening" this year. Will add some goldfish, and probably some plants.

What's a good garden fish to have that'll help keep the water clean?
Plants will keep the water clean.
Jun 3, 2014 3:07pm
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Jun 3, 2014 5:35 PM
FYI, that's me pissing into the pond. Fucking man stream, bro.
Jun 3, 2014 5:35pm