misfish Posted May 16, 2020 Report Posted May 16, 2020 Started my Newfie garden. Wish I had a small plot to do this, as I do like fresh veggies . Since I do not, I am stuck doing it this way . One does, what one can right . Chives, beef steak tomatoes and peppers so far. Going to grab a few more large pots for Swiss chard and one for beets. Might get a long box for radishes and carrots. They will get sun most of the day, as they are facing south, and the sun moves east to west here.
ketchenany Posted May 16, 2020 Report Posted May 16, 2020 If it gets cold put the tomatoes in the smoker! I’m looking for tomato plants and nothing around!!! Fig trees are doing well!
misfish Posted May 16, 2020 Author Report Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) 34 minutes ago, ketchenany said: If it gets cold put the tomatoes in the smoker! I’m looking for tomato plants and nothing around!!! Fig trees are doing well! I stopped by CTC ( you know the store right ) on the way home Albert. They had so many variety's of tomatoes.. I asked, where the hell are the normal beef steaks ? Young gal looked through the carts and found me 2. I was happy with that. If you like, I can grab a bunch of tomato plants for you , as I plan a trip down your way this week . Oh, they have Roma as well. Cherry's too . Let me know. You know where I hang out . 👨🍳 Edited May 16, 2020 by misfish
Terry Posted May 16, 2020 Report Posted May 16, 2020 I went by Bradford greenhouse Bradford and the parking lot was full has to be over 100 people lined up to go in. I will wait to get my dirt
ketchenany Posted May 16, 2020 Report Posted May 16, 2020 Thanks B, I’ll venture out tomorrow or next week. I have nurseries close by too so I may hit them. I heard Home D was a zoo in Woody.
misfish Posted May 16, 2020 Author Report Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, ketchenany said: Thanks B, I’ll venture out tomorrow or next week. I have nurseries close by too so I may hit them. I heard Home D was a zoo in Woody. You are a hell of a guy to barter with,even when I did not even ask. LMAO
irishfield Posted May 17, 2020 Report Posted May 17, 2020 What are you growing Terry?? Leah's garden, with us in limbo about being here or up North this Summer. 1
ketchenany Posted May 17, 2020 Report Posted May 17, 2020 It needs casters so you can wheel it around.
MJIG Posted May 22, 2020 Report Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/16/2020 at 2:25 PM, misfish said: Started my Newfie garden. Wish I had a small plot to do this, as I do like fresh veggies . Since I do not, I am stuck doing it this way . You could look into using gutters. https://gardenandhappy.com/gutter-garden-ideas/ https://www.bosch-diy.com/gb/en/all-about-diy/create-vertical-garden 1
misfish Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Posted May 22, 2020 Big problem with Fred the squirrel here. He likes to dig in the pots. I buried some chicken wire in the dirt. He will poke a paw and I hope that keeps him thinking about digging again. LOL
irishfield Posted May 22, 2020 Report Posted May 22, 2020 MMM squirrel, get out the chicken skewers ! 1
crappieperchhunter Posted May 22, 2020 Report Posted May 22, 2020 4 hours ago, misfish said: Big problem with Fred the squirrel here. He likes to dig in the pots. I buried some chicken wire in the dirt. He will poke a paw and I hope that keeps him thinking about digging again. LOL The squirrels where brutal in our planter baskets at the cottage Brian. Now as soon as we plant something in them I grab a bunch of pencil thick 8-10 inch twigs and basically stick them in the pots wherever they will fit, and remove them as the plants grow. Still get the odd squirrel once in a while but I have lost zero plants since I started doing this maybe 10 years ago.
SirCranksalot Posted May 27, 2020 Report Posted May 27, 2020 On 5/16/2020 at 3:48 PM, misfish said: I stopped by CTC ( you know the store right ). 👨🍳 What does CTC stand for?? Inquiring minds want to know!!😁
SirCranksalot Posted May 27, 2020 Report Posted May 27, 2020 Thx---but i was just pulling Brian's leg!! 😁 2
Headhunter Posted May 27, 2020 Report Posted May 27, 2020 Brian, drop a moth ball or some cayenne pepper in your pots... they will stay away. HH 1
SirCranksalot Posted May 27, 2020 Report Posted May 27, 2020 How can you have a Newfie garden w/o an old tire. Maybe a wheelbarrow tire might do you. I might have one kicking around---want me to bring it over?? 1 1
misfish Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Posted May 27, 2020 Well pot is from a bucket of salt beef I took Steve's advice and added some sharp wood spikes. Along with the steel mesh,he has not returned. Need to get another big pot to move the other tomato plant. Getting big already.
crappieperchhunter Posted May 27, 2020 Report Posted May 27, 2020 Looks good Brian. If you still have problems try leaving the spikes sticking out even further. I put in 10inch sticks and leave at least 4-5 inches sticking out of the soil. Then the furry buggers can't even walk in it. 1
Big Cliff Posted May 27, 2020 Report Posted May 27, 2020 A good rat trap and Wayne's idea of the chicken skewers would be the best solution🤔 1
SirCranksalot Posted May 27, 2020 Report Posted May 27, 2020 You seem to be a pretty handy guy----this will give you the general idea!! Make a humdinger of a flinger!!
misfish Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Posted June 10, 2020 Exciting day at the condo garden. Well this warmer weather sure is getting things happy happy. I am getting excited now. Chives are well on their way, pepper plants are growing strong, pruning the tomato plants (sucker removing ) has really made them grow fast. I bought a bag of bamboo sticks cheap,$2.45 at HD to support the growth of the tomato plants. I use butcher twine to help support the plant. They want WAYYYYY, to much money for those crate things. I got buds and flowers started now. I think Fred has learned that I am his friend,but stay out of my garden. Have not had a hole dug in over 2 weeks now. He does come around,but I just throw him a piece of bread and he gone.LOL Chives Tomato,s are a coming,,,,,,
crappieperchhunter Posted June 10, 2020 Report Posted June 10, 2020 Looking good Brian. A little tip for your peppers. Once they start to flower get an empty spray bottle and fill with lukewarm water and a teaspoon of Epsom salts. Shake well and give the peppers a really good spray, soak the whole plant. The magnesium in the epsom salts really helps the peppers set fruit. I have had pepper plants fall over in the garden from the weight of the peppers on them. With good conditions you can easily get a dozen or more peppers per plant. 1 1
misfish Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Posted June 10, 2020 2 hours ago, crappieperchhunter said: Looking good Brian. A little tip for your peppers. Once they start to flower get an empty spray bottle and fill with lukewarm water and a teaspoon of Epsom salts. Shake well and give the peppers a really good spray, soak the whole plant. The magnesium in the epsom salts really helps the peppers set fruit. I have had pepper plants fall over in the garden from the weight of the peppers on them. With good conditions you can easily get a dozen or more peppers per plant. Thanks for the tip Steve. Will pick some salts up tomorrow.
misfish Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Posted June 11, 2020 Did some reading Steve. Seems I can spray the tomato,s as well. 🍅
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