Recent content by texpat

  1. texpat

    Favorite Tomato

    Try different methods, and ways of doing things, figure out what works for you. I love it, that's the ticket.
  2. texpat

    First Time Chick Parents, Spring 2016

    I have 26 Red Stars, and 1 Blue Silkie. I didn't know what it was until it started to grow feathers on its feet. It is an interesting looking little bird. This is my first experience with chickens, and it's a blast. It is absolutely amazing how fast they grow. Mine are 2 1/2 wks old. I am...
  3. texpat

    Favorite Tomato

    No offence, but there many ways to answer your patronizing, and condescending comment. I will simply say, A man with an experience is never at the mercy of a man with an opinion. Have a nice day.
  4. texpat

    First Time Chick Parents, Spring 2016

    Thanks, Pattycat.
  5. texpat

    First Time Chick Parents, Spring 2016

    I have a question on lighting. I have a heat lamp directly over my chicks, and a 100 watt light bulb in the coop for general lighting. Does the main coop light need to be on 24 hrs/day, or can it be turned off at night?
  6. texpat

    Favorite Tomato

    I am certainly not an expert on this subject. I would defer to the video I mentioned earlier. One can go to YOUTUBE, and search: L2survive. There are several hours of interviews and videos on this subject. I can only speak for my own results.
  7. texpat

    Favorite Tomato

    I should have been more clear. I was referring to commercial fertilizer, not the barnyard type.
  8. texpat

    East Texas

    I am fairly new here. I live in Henderson. Just finished my coop and run. My chicks are 2 weeks old. These are my first chicks, and a lot of fun watching them grow.
  9. texpat

    It's finally Spring! Has the itch hit you yet?

    I planted 4 different types of tomatoes indoors on Fri night, and they broke ground yesterday (Mon). I also started 8 different peppers, and some celery, they are not up yet. I check them constantly for progress. Last month I planted broccoli,cauliflower, cabbage,arugala,& spinach. All these...
  10. texpat

    Favorite Tomato

    I keep my raised beds because I have such a large investment in them. By adding the wood chips, I only water once/week in dry weather, instead of every 3 days. I was taught that tilling the wood chips into the soil depletes the nitrogen, while sitting on top as a lasagna layer doesn't. I had a...
  11. texpat

    Favorite Tomato

    Pfields, I bought a DR 14.5 hp. It is a fabulous machine.
  12. texpat

    Favorite Tomato

    I still have stash of fertilizer, and use it sparingly now. I say it is not needed, because I don't use it on everything.
  13. texpat

    Favorite Tomato

    I am also planting a few Mortgage Lifter, and a tasty one I grew last year, Boxcar Willy. Cucumbers: my favorite is the Straight Eight, excellent taste for eating raw, or in salads, also for pickling. Beans: Contender Bush beans, Italian Flat beans, and Yellow Wax beans. On my ground level...
  14. texpat

    Favorite Tomato

    The Amish Paste & the Branywine are my favorites also. I have been growing tomatoes for over 40 years, and these two are on top of my list. The Brandywine has it all, when it comes to taste, good acid, very sweet, and very juicy. I love to eat them right in the garden, but never wear a clean...
See more
Back
Top Bottom