What did you do in the garden today?

[Sueby]

Morning all. I have 0 fruit trees.

Was up half the night with the fisher cats - well, the dog was up because of them, so in turn I was also.

Another snow melt day here.

 

[Acre4Me]

Oops. I forgot that I need to clean my seed starting supplies. I just need to do that at the end of using them. Then, I get to just pull them out at the beginning of the season.

I do have questions about succession planting. It all makes sense in my head, but I get really confused when I try to plan out how much needs to be started first. Is it as simple as planting a few of the variety to start, and then just waiting a week to plant more, and waiting another week, etc. until I get the amount I've planned for? I wouldn't be at all surprised if I was over complicating it and that's why I'm getting confused.

Yes. That is how you do it - often used for quick to grow things like radish or salad turnips. But can be used for anything you want an extended harvest.

The other type is spring/fast growth followed by the regular type veg. So, early peas, then plant your tomatoes or something else there for rest of main season.

 

[Sueby]

Somebody recently mentioned getting small beds for herbs. Here's another option to grow up in compact spaces if needed:
Mr. Stacky 5 Tier Stackable Strawberry, Herb, Flower, and Vegetable Planter - Vertical Garden Indoor/Outdoor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TFTW3U/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_7J7088E8D0F7D5E240T3
$35 doesn't seem bad for 5 tiers.

That was me! I wanted in ground beds so my herbs will (hopefully) overwinter outside better. Thanks for the suggestion tho. I would think in a year round growing climate that could be a good idea for herbs for sure.

My littles have integrated so well with the big girls. I know it's because I only have 1 mean red left. Boy do I miss the winter eggs of those reds though! I've had chickens for years & never had so many birds & so little eggs. Slackers! This was my first year experiencing a REAL molt too. Sheesh mother nature is harsh.

 

[Acre4Me]

That was me! I wanted in ground beds so my herbs will (hopefully) overwinter outside better. Thanks for the suggestion tho. I would think in a year round growing climate that could be a good idea for herbs for sure.

My littles have integrated so well with the big girls. I know it's because I only have 1 mean red left. Boy do I miss the winter eggs of those reds though! I've had chickens for years & never had so many birds & so little eggs. Slackers! This was my first year experiencing a REAL molt too. Sheesh mother nature is harsh.

I placed an order at our usual hatchery -a smaller one, but healthy chicks and I can drive there to pick up. I’ve been calling bc I ordered before they started setting eggs, so they indicated I should call back to verify once they are set. Sometimes, early season, some aren’t laying yet. Today I found out I cannot pick up my chicks next week, but I can the following week, as they know what is in the incubators. BUT, I could take the BSL and RIR in the incubator now, which will hatch next week. No thanks! I’ll wait for the better personalities!

Prior to speaking with them Today, I had been trying to call them. But, this time of year they are just in for short periods of the day, so I hadn’t gotten ahold of them. Worried about getting chicks in time for 4-H summer fair, where we need young egg layers, that are actually laying eggs, I started looking at Meyer website. WOW! Prices have gone up, even for assortments. So, I’m glad I’ll be able to get chicks from my usual place. Yay, chicks!!

 

[jerryse]

So I discovered there are tomato varieties that can set seedless fruit if not pollinated . I have grown one Siletz . Did not know this about it . Bred for cool spring conditions . I grew it for a early slicer . Since I always have more than one variety I had seeds in mine . I actually like the taste of gel on seeds . Yes I have been reading seed catalogs and watching youtube gardening videos . Waiting patiently for spring .

 

[chickengr]

I placed an order at our usual hatchery -a smaller one, but healthy chicks and I can drive there to pick up. I’ve been calling bc I ordered before they started setting eggs, so they indicated I should call back to verify once they are set. Sometimes, early season, some aren’t laying yet. Today I found out I cannot pick up my chicks next week, but I can the following week, as they know what is in the incubators. BUT, I could take the BSL and RIR in the incubator now, which will hatch next week. No thanks! I’ll wait for the better personalities!

Prior to speaking with them Today, I had been trying to call them. But, this time of year they are just in for short periods of the day, so I hadn’t gotten ahold of them. Worried about getting chicks in time for 4-H summer fair, where we need young egg layers, that are actually laying eggs, I started looking at Meyer website. WOW! Prices have gone up, even for assortments. So, I’m glad I’ll be able to get chicks from my usual place. Yay, chicks!!

bsl - black sex link? I have never had issues with them. they are the only hybrid I like. good layers, good meat birds and they are suitable for mixed flocks - that is my experience. one of them even got broody and was a good mother.

 

[Acre4Me]

bsl - black sex link? I have never had issues with them. they are the only hybrid I like. good layers, good meat birds and they are suitable for mixed flocks - that is my experience. one of them even got broody and was a good mother.

Yes, I’ve generally heard BSL are pretty good in temperament. However, I think RIR are a part of the genetics for a BSL (unless I’m not remembering correctly). So, like any breed, the strain can make a difference. The person at the hatchery indicated the BSL and RIR were similar in temperament.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Morning Gardeners I started 3 years ago with 4 black sexlink.. The hatch of 9 I did this year. Had 4 of their eggs in the incubator. All hatched. My 4 I still have are nice birds not bossy at all.

 

[igorsMistress]

Good afternoon gardeners. All I did was water a few things today. The leaf lettuce is looking good. Our temp will be 85 Saturday but drops to 65 by Wednesday, sheesh. That’s about it.

 

[BReeder!]

So I discovered there are tomato varieties that can set seedless fruit if not pollinated . I have grown one Siletz . Did not know this about it . Bred for cool spring conditions . I grew it for a early slicer . Since I always have more than one variety I had seeds in mine . I actually like the taste of gel on seeds . Yes I have been reading seed catalogs and watching youtube gardening videos . Waiting patiently for spring .

Interesting. I thought tomatoes were self-pollinating. To get unpollinated fruit would mean the flower must have short stamen and/or a long pistel. I guess it could lack stamen also, but I never heard of a tomato that was not hermaphroditic - I'm far from a botanist though.