What did you do in the garden today?

[karenerwin]

At work yesterday ( my overtime shift) I noticed that a few people were wearing the blue masks like you do when you don't want to spread/or catch germs.
I assumed they were being proactive in regards to the coronavirus.

 

[Acre4Me]

I thought I was going big. How big is your garden plot? I could fill an acre garden with all that.

I calculated approx 1000 sq ft. However, the one bed has very high pH, so I'll be addressing that soon. Also need to address the low P and K in all beds. Plan to make a trip to my preferred supplier tomorrow - too icy today/schools closed. Kid will get 1 large or 2 smaller beds for their project. We have 10 raised beds - all 4' wide. Some of the beds are 16', some 12', some 10', one is 8' long. We have one big bed that is approx 20'x30'. I'm a raised bed fan, spouse wanted to have one big bed, so we have both.

Some of the seeds will be planted as only 1-3 plants. Some are later crops, so They will likely go in as another is going out. I definitely will have some kinks in the process, always the case when figuring out the best routine.

My spouse LOVES peppers - not really hot ones, but fleshy juicy ones that you can eat fresh, cook with, and make into pepper sauce. So, we have been trying out many peppers that look like they will fit our needs, and therefore have many options of seeds. We specifically placed 2 of the biggest raised beds in the FULL (all day long from first light to last light) sun so that peppers can get the most sun, a few tomatoes will find there way in there too. Just need to keep those beds moist.

Some pics fromJanuary with the old and new raised beds. All 16'x4'

Adding dirt to the smallest bed 8'x4'

This pic, can see old and new large beds (16'x4'). The large open area has nothing right now - we are thinking of putting in a meat chicken pen. You can see the two compost piles farthest in the pic, near the burn pile with 2 chickens pecking around. We will expand this compost pile to be a 3 bin/section type with higher sides, and hopefully a cover to help it to stay moist and warm, but likely with an open front to easily access the 3 sections to turn and move.

Here is a shot after the 102 tons of dirt was delivered and spread out. On this dirt we added another truckload of garden soil (30'x20' - barn side is 30') - that is the large bed with high pH. Behind that are now raised beds, and also to the right and left.

 

[karenerwin]

Here are 2 better pictures of my blue slate hen. Also you can see the snow is already gone!

 

[WthrLady]

I ordered 13 5 foot apple trees from a nursery in Washington state to round off the orchard. I got all the irrigation supplies last night, so as soon as we warm up, and my back starts to behave, I'll at least get the irrigation down and some hole dug.

I ordered some 4 inch seed starter pots from amazon, and 2 inch pots showed up. I'll keep them and use them, but dang it.

I have a conference in March and I need to get our Ranch tartan registered and get to weaving on it, as I wold like to wear it to the conference. Crossing fingers.

I have antique linens in the washing machine as we speak for new Garden and kitchen aprons and childrens' dresses.

 

[TropicalBabies]

I calculated approx 1000 sq ft. However, the one bed has very high pH, so I'll be addressing that soon. Also need to address the low P and K in all beds. Plan to make a trip to my preferred supplier tomorrow - too icy today/schools closed. Kid will get 1 large or 2 smaller beds for their project. We have 10 raised beds - all 4' wide. Some of the beds are 16', some 12', some 10', one is 8' long. We have one big bed that is approx 20'x30'. I'm a raised bed fan, spouse wanted to have one big bed, so we have both.

Some of the seeds will be planted as only 1-3 plants. Some are later crops, so They will likely go in as another is going out. I definitely will have some kinks in the process, always the case when figuring out the best routine.

My spouse LOVES peppers - not really hot ones, but fleshy juicy ones that you can eat fresh, cook with, and make into pepper sauce. So, we have been trying out many peppers that look like they will fit our needs, and therefore have many options of seeds. We specifically placed 2 of the biggest raised beds in the FULL (all day long from first light to last light) sun so that peppers can get the most sun, a few tomatoes will find there way in there too. Just need to keep those beds moist.

Some pics fromJanuary with the old and new raised beds. All 16'x4'
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Adding dirt to the smallest bed 8'x4'
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This pic, can see old and new large beds (16'x4'). The large open area has nothing right now - we are thinking of putting in a meat chicken pen. You can see the two compost piles farthest in the pic, near the burn pile with 2 chickens pecking around. We will expand this compost pile to be a 3 bin/section type with higher sides, and hopefully a cover to help it to stay moist and warm, but likely with an open front to easily access the 3 sections to turn and move.
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Here is a shot after the 102 tons of dirt was delivered and spread out. On this dirt we added another truckload of garden soil (30'x20' - barn side is 30') - that is the large bed with high pH. Behind that are now raised beds, and also to the right and left.
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I love your helpers Oh and the space and view is amazing too.

 

[hysop]

Good morning gardeners. Heavy rains going on now. The ice is finally gone and now lovely mud. That's OK. I didn't get a chance to get to the feed store yesterday to order chicks. I'll wait until Monday. I'm planning on covering the bed where I'll be planting peas with plastic in a week or two to warm up the soil so I can work it a bit. I want to wait another week before planting more leeks, then I'll likely be starting all that I want to start indoors around the same time. If the weather remains dry over this weekend I will start gathering the wood for that last large raised bed. Ideally, it would be nice to have it completed and filled with dirt by the end of March. It just depends on the weather. With all this concern over the coronavirus I think I should make sure I have enough supplies on hand to take care of my flock. For me personally, I usually have enough of pretty much everything to carry me for a month or two. But I don't usually carry a surplus of chicken feed. I was surprised to learn there had been around 500 people in quarantine in Massachusetts. Around half of them have been released now. And to be clear, only one person has actually been diagnosed with it. So that is a bit comforting. I'm headed to the dentist later this morning and hope I'm able to pick up the remaining garden supplies I need, some pine shavings for the chickens and some wood. All those stores are on the way home from the dentist and that saves me gas. Have a great day everyone and stay healthy!

Not sure if this is the same thing, but my Lysol spray says it kills it or at least prevents it

 

[WthrLady]

Not sure if this is the same thing, but my Lysol spray says it kills it or at least prevents it
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NOPE wrong strain. COVID19 is a new strain and is NOT killed by lysol.

 

[Farmdog267]

NOPE wrong strain. COVID19 is a new strain and is NOT killed by lysol.

Awesome!

 

[hysop]

NOPE wrong strain. COVID19 is a new strain and is NOT killed by lysol.

Oh gotcha good to know so like different flu strains.

On a separate note, my apple seeds and pear seeds are growing like weeds! Here is a pear seed

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Go with bleach @hysop. However, washing your hands with regular soap and water is good as well. Everything your doctor tells you, eat healthy, drink plenty of fluids and get adequate sleep is your best defense.