Colorado

[Ashdoes]

We had tons of blossoms on our pear tree and apple tree. But then we had that freeze. Nothing now. The trees are gowing nicely though.....

Yep, my MIL has a peach tree and every year we get the best peaches and peach jam...not this year. That first hail storm wiped out all the buds, but the tree itself looks wonderful. I joke about fighting my niece for the few peaches that are on there.

 

[WendyGeisler]

Yep, it has been a strange spring. I have a huge garden, and would never even consider doing a garden without hail netting. it is the best investment.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

I have a black thumb but have wanted a fruit tree for a while. What kind does the best out here? I am hoping I can talk DH into chopping down the aspen (irritating thing, I am constantly yanking out the root-babies) and replacing it with a fruit tree.

 

[Minchi]

I have a black thumb but have wanted a fruit tree for a while. What kind does the best out here? I am hoping I can talk DH into chopping down the aspen (irritating thing, I am constantly yanking out the root-babies) and replacing it with a fruit tree.

my cherry tree is the only plant that did well with me.

 

[Ginger Assassin]

Do you know what the weirdest thing growing in my green house this year is peanuts I can't beleave it but they are doing well along with potatos aperently the rocks make them tast good and they are really pretty.

 

[oshun55555]

Quote: I'm having problems with most of my crops this year. Last year everything got wiped out by the hail, and I still got a ton of veggies without even trying. This year, I have odd (different from last year) microclimates ... and things are just not producing. Except for the volunteer lettuce and spinach. I had a lot of non-starters (carrots, "planned" lettuces, corn), and slow growing tomato plants.

I was also hoping to get enough to can again this year, but I don't see that happening, yet.

I'm super impressed with your harvest from last year! I can't claim anything near that. You'll need to tell me your secret.

One thing I have noticed is that things grow better in Aurora and Denver than they seem to in Parker. For me, at least. (I have a community garden plot in Aurora, and it's doing better than my garden in Parker.) Frustrating year, to say the least.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

my cherry tree is the only plant that did well with me.

Well, that would make DH happy. He LOVES cherries.

 

[Minchi]

Well, that would make DH happy. He LOVES cherries.

Me too! Now if I can have better luck with strawberries?


Oshun- Are you the one who just moved to Parker? I ask because I just did as well. My parents lived here before and told us to expect "more weather" here. ;-)

working with a cell phone here, ot is not as easy as I would like it to be.

 

[snyderg08]

Ping and Poof still need a good forever home. Ping is a Pekin and Poof is a White Crested. Both are drakes and get along great with other animals. If you are interested in them please send me a PM. They are free to a loving home.

 

[Denverchickee]

Hi Everyone! Guess I really hit a nerve with the gardening stuff. I sorta feel responsible for changing the thread. lol sorry.

Welp just be positive we got prob another 60 days give or take depending on the area. A lot can still be done in that time. And don't forget the fall garden.

I am happy to report that I got 3 eggs today from 5 hens. Thats been a improvement for the week. Come on Organic food and do the trick.

Off to dinner @ Tag restaurant for my hubby's 40th!!! So excited to try the food!!

Cheers!!