What did you do in the garden today?

[cj2024]

I grew both Hossinator and Red Snapper tomatoes from Hoss tools this year and this is what I noticed. The Red Snapper when ripe is softer than the firm Hossinator tomato and I think it taste better. However, the Hossinator being firm has a longer shelf life and they grew better in my environment. Both varieties have the TYLCV resistance, but the Hossinator is resistant to the Israel strain.

 

[Smokerbill]

I don't like walking into their web, and they leave a residual build up around the edges of my wooden/ lined fish tank. They also clog up my Dyna mosquito trap and makes it hard to clean.

Ah, I see. Makes sense.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

My strawberry crowns arrived yesterday as well as the hanger poles. Youngest grand daughter helped make a soil mix and plant 2 of the hanging bags. I’m testing the pole now with equal weighted bags to see how the pole stands up against the March winds. I also filled 2 racks of seed starting cups with dirt for the next round of seeds. I did get 2 roof panels off the old chicken run. A third is hanging on by one stripped out screw. I’ll detach it with a pry bar once the wind dies down on Tuesday maybe. Lol!

 

[TJAnonymous]

Waiting for the land to dry up enough to move 100 ton of manure out to the garden. The ground is like a nuns knickers where I am - sopping.

 

[TJAnonymous]

I bought one of those indoor greenhouse shelf units from Menards a few years ago.

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I thought it worked just fine but Dear Wife was not so happy that it took up a lot of room in her kitchen/dining room area in front of the sliding glass window for our deck. So, that was the end of that. But it did work.

I then bought some Hefty Hi Rise 72 quart clear totes to use as mini greenhouses. They worked better for us as I was able to move the totes outside during the daytime and bring them back in the evening, and stack them up vertically out of the way.

I need to find a replacement cover for mine. It inadvertently got left outside through the winter and the weather destroyed the plastic.

 

[TJAnonymous]

It's been a beautiful day today... All the kids are here with their families for Sunday dinner. I've been trying to get a few things done since I'm feeling better today.

I took the apple seedling outside and planted it. I was worried it would dampen off and die inside. Hopefully it does OK. I've got it covered with a tomato cage and insect netting to keep the horses, goats, and chickens away from it.

Transplanted some huckleberries too... Might be a bit early for them but I am trying anyway. If they die, I will transplant more next month.

Sowed my tomato seeds and a solitary Italia pepper plant. The 2 from last year that I saved in 5 gallon buckets got taken outside for a little fresh air. I also gave them a little bunny fertilizer.

 

[akroberts1085]

One of my little green houses got blown away from the wind. I'm trying to talk to the neighbor to see if they can get it out of their field so I can see if it's still good.

 

[gtaus]

And I tried to get my burn pile to lite. But after 6 days worth of newspapers and some brown paper packing material, I decided it was just too wet. The part of the pile I was trying to start was 2 yrs old, so not green wood.

I just burned a big bag full of kitchen/house waste this afternoon. Here is what I use as a match....

Usually gets everything started. But it is always best to have some dry material to start the fire going.

 

[gtaus]

I need to find a replacement cover for mine. It inadvertently got left outside through the winter and the weather destroyed the plastic.

I don't know if they make replacement covers for those mini-greenhouse shelfs. Never seen them in the store. But you could probably make a cover out of heavy clear plastic.

EDIT: Found this replacement cover on Amazon...

 

[Lauravonsmurf]

My strawberry crowns arrived yesterday as well as the hanger poles. Youngest grand daughter helped make a soil mix and plant 2 of the hanging bags. I’m testing the pole now with equal weighted bags to see how the pole stands up against the March winds. I also filled 2 racks of seed starting cups with dirt for the next round of seeds. I did get 2 roof panels off the old chicken run. A third is hanging on by one stripped out screw. I’ll detach it with a pry bar once the wind dies down on Tuesday maybe. Lol!View attachment 3768746

Ok those are cool just texted hubby. Hopefully I can get him to order them. Those might work awesome in the backyard