mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
May 28, 2014 10:46pm
Garden looks good so far. Having a smaller garden this year is going to be a plus.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
May 28, 2014 10:54pm
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?
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
May 29, 2014 6:35am
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 fruitfriendfromlowry;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?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
May 29, 2014 10:49am
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.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?
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Jun 1, 2014 12:22am
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.
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Jun 1, 2014 7:12am
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!!!
Woo-hoo! Go TeamGreen Thumbs!!!
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 1, 2014 7:35am
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
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
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jun 2, 2014 12:05pm
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.
I heard human hair works pretty good, too.
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Wally
Posts: 481
Jun 2, 2014 12:08pm
Wife planted several tomato plants, a zuchini and pepper plants last Thursday. Went away for weekend-Nothing left. Rabbits ate it all.
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Jun 2, 2014 2:12pm
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?
Ever er made rabbit stew?
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Jun 2, 2014 2:20pm
you have a friend that can help set up an ambush and or c4 booby traps...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.
Can you smell that .. That smells like victory...
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MontyBrunswick
Jun 2, 2014 3:32pm
not my presidentBelly35;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...
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jun 2, 2014 3:59pm
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.
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.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jun 2, 2014 5:57pm
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.
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Jun 2, 2014 8:11pm
BRF: well played. Well played, indeed!
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Jun 2, 2014 8:14pm
Friendfeomlowry: seen this? http://youtu.be/yGZK7VsYzcU
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Jun 2, 2014 8:45pm
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cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Jun 2, 2014 8:47pm
Do tell. Please.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. ...
1_beast
Posts: 5,642
Jun 3, 2014 11:44am
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
Cruiser: I have to come clean, That pic I sent you of strawberries were store bought. lol
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Jun 3, 2014 12:01pm
The spray I got apparently worked.
Ortho Animal B Gon <---apparently made by hip hopsters
Ortho Animal B Gon <---apparently made by hip hopsters
mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Jun 3, 2014 1:26pm
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 3, 2014 2:41pm
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.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.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 3, 2014 2:54pm
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?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 3, 2014 3:07pm
Plants will keep the water clean.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?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 3, 2014 5:35pm
FYI, that's me pissing into the pond. Fucking man stream, bro.