Posts by horseshowmomnv

Quote: Originally Posted by Lacy Blues  So do you have a drip system set up under plastic? No... should I? 

Quote: Originally Posted by americanvalkyrie      Woohoo on the fall planting!  I'm waiting a couple more weeks, so it's not as difficult to maintain soil moisture for germination.  I don't...

I managed to arrange my watering line and have now got almost all the fall vegatable seeds planted!   Thank you Mandy for sharing!     I don't care for the heat but it sure helps the garden!    My water...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lacy Blues  You know what... as far as I'm concerned, those who don't want to read about gardening can skip your posts.  I want to hear.  Please don't back...

  BTW (and please tell me if I'm sounding like a know-it-all, and I'll back off) if you have a space that you want to turn into a garden next year, start composting now.  You can dump chicken manure into the soil...

Quote: I am also one with really big plans and have a hard time following through with it all.  I do get a lot done eventually but I sometimes take on too much at one time.  I have had lots of projects this past...

Quote: Originally Posted by americanvalkyrie  Re: winter gardens... Coldest tolerance = lettuce.  Second coldest = spinach, chard, snow peas.  Third = brassicas (kale, broccoli, cauliflower).  Below 23...

I find myself having huge visions,  never quite materializes for me.  Every year I tell myself this is the year.   However, this year between the hen house and some mild depression (empty nest syndrome kicking in) I did...

Well, I suppose I am used to other loops,  and since this is Chicken Loop was just trying to have good etiquette.         Thank you for the idea's.  I have never planted a fall garden so this...

Quote: Originally Posted by americanvalkyrie    The nurseries would probably be your safest bet.  But even that is a little doubtful, considering it's so late.  You could also try Walmart, the...