Nevadans?

[Penturner]

I wish I had room for a garden. All the space I have will be used for growing tobacco. At least it is one thing I can grow and actually save money doing it. Lots of money.
I spent yesterday making a Bee Vac. It is used for removing bees from walls roofs or other places where they have set up shop in homes. If anyone knows of anyone that has bees in their house garage shed etc. let me know. I will remove them free of charge for the experience. I am chomping at the bit to give this vac a try and will have my suit and veil on Monday...I hope. Be removal from a structure can cost a couple hundred dollars or more so you will be doing them a big favor.

anyway, I just stopped by for my daily visit to this thread. Hope everyone is well. I only see the posts in a hit and miss fashion.

 

[horseshowmomnv]

Question for the gardeners in this group:
I have two large older tire feeders that have metal bottoms, can I use these for planters for vegetables? My concern is the material in the tires, will that be harmful to my family?
They have been used for many years as feeders for my horses, but I am tired of the horses flipping them over and standing on them. LOL!

 

[americanvalkyrie]

Heck NO!!! Leeks take 140 days to mature. I've already started mine inside but what the heck, they don't take up a lot of room. May as well try them in a cold frame or something. lol

Yet another candidate for container gardening. Two years ago, I started a red habanero called "zavory" for my husband. It said 80 days from transplant, and I started the seeds mid-March for a mid-May transplant. Good thing I put them in a container... when it froze, we moved them into the bay window, and got ripe peppers for November. 80 days my foot!

 

[americanvalkyrie]

Question for the gardeners in this group:
I have two large older tire feeders that have metal bottoms, can I use these for planters for vegetables? My concern is the material in the tires, will that be harmful to my family?
They have been used for many years as feeders for my horses, but I am tired of the horses flipping them over and standing on them. LOL!

I've read conflicting stuff on this. My mom planted in old tires. But if I remember right, she used them more as a shelter for frost damage for stuff like tomatoes. We'd often get frost in June up there. She also planted non-vegetables in big tractor tires.

If you did use them, you'd have to do something about the bottoms for drainage.

Here's an article that discusses the pros and cons:
http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/03/how-to-recycle-tires-in-your-garden/

If it were for me, I would be sure to plant vegetables that have more of a filtering system between the soil and the food. Potatoes... I wouldn't, even though there are tons of articles on doing potatoes in tires. Tomatoes and peppers... probably safer than root crops.

 

[horseshowmomnv]

I've read conflicting stuff on this. My mom planted in old tires. But if I remember right, she used them more as a shelter for frost damage for stuff like tomatoes. We'd often get frost in June up there. She also planted non-vegetables in big tractor tires.

If you did use them, you'd have to do something about the bottoms for drainage.

Here's an article that discusses the pros and cons:
http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/03/how-to-recycle-tires-in-your-garden/

If it were for me, I would be sure to plant vegetables that have more of a filtering system between the soil and the food. Potatoes... I wouldn't, even though there are tons of articles on doing potatoes in tires. Tomatoes and peppers... probably safer than root crops.

Thank you, I started some research also, I imagine root veggies would be out. Maybe herbs? Just trying to find a use for these tires. Tried to give away on Freecycle but no takers. I thought I would keep them and re-purpose them. I do have plenty of garden room... Maybe peppers would be good. They will drain on the bottom because they are not sealed, if necessary I will puncture holes.
Interesting some sites say the zinc in the rubber is good... hum?
Thank you for looking into this for me.

 

[2seth2]

well the coop guy is coming 2 morrow because of weather
I think i have a very high roo %

and i can't keep roos

and i think i MIGHT take 2 show girls that are chicks espescally if i get mainly roos

 

[SunnyDawn]

Will keep a look out for any bees Daniel and I will let our neighbors know too.

HSM I have also heard conflicting reports on using tires. I wouldn't be concerned about putting most veggie crops in. I would avoid things, like Missy mentioned, that tend to absorb more toxins from soil. Like any of the leafy green crops (celery, lettuce, spinach etc) and, of course root crops. I would also avoid strawberries, since they absorb pesticides more than a lot fruits do, I would assume they would absorb other toxins as well.

OK pic heavy project! Cold frame almost done. Steve needs to put the frame together then put the doors in the frame but other than that it is done.

Step 1
placed bales on 4x4s

Covered with plastic (just so the animals can have it after I'm done with it).



Filled almost halfway with regular dirt, after poking a bunch of hole through the plastic in the bottom.



Next we add a nice thick layer of composted chicken poop with shavings. This will put out a lot of heat and give the roots great nutrients when the plants get bigger.



Potting soil next. I will probably need to add more after watering when the air bubbles work their way out.



And the (unframed for now) shower doors.

 

[americanvalkyrie]

Don't give up just yet, Seth. Lacey and I still have to divide our chicks, and if there are enough pullets leftover, there are only so many I can keep if I want room for my Ideal order.

Sunny, that looks sturdy! I'm jealous as I let my seedlings sit under plant lights for the next couple days while the weather is icky. You know, by the time the wind is tame enough to build my greenhouse, I might not need it so much.

 

[2seth2]

jsut got some potatoes when can i plant i got gold red and white varietys

 

[americanvalkyrie]

jsut got some potatoes when can i plant i got gold red and white varietys

Some people plant early, but the green part can't take any frost. Wait until May 15th, just to be safe. If you're planting in containers and you're willing to drag them inside any night that it gets close to freezing, you can do them now. And if you're waiting to plant, store them in a cool and dry location so they don't sprout.