What did you do in the garden today?

I hadn't thought about the mounded beds drying faster, but I bet they do. I built them years before I knew about hugelkultur.

Depending on where you live and what plants you are growing, a faster drying mound might be an advantage. For me, I try to retain as much water as possible. That's why I eventually evolved to using hügelkultur wood in all my raised beds.
 
Well today has been sucky. Lost my keys, gonna cost around 500 to replace I think. Just got my dog back from dental surgery that was 750. Leaking like a siv. The only bright side to today was a little bit of rain. Oh, neighbors dog got out again and attacked Lacy. She's okay, just traumatized. Every once in a while there's a flight of fancy of giving it all up and just march off to the mines like everyone else. Do the grind and get out.

Kratkies are going good. Tomato one broke a bit so I had to patch it up and fix it. The volunteer tomato is reddening up but I worry if the rain is going to ruin things. Who knows. I'm just looking at those big juicy cucumber leaves thinking yep, here comes the PM.
Hello, do you add solution, or do you put enough in for the life of the plant?
 
I got the 8'x4'x14" cedar bed kit. ... It was worth the cost to me, as I consider it an investment.

:old Cedar is very nice and that looks great. If I were a much younger man, I'd consider investing in cedar or all metal raised beds as well. As it is, I am OK with pallet wood beds that might only last 5 years. I am not thinking 20 or 30 years into the future any longer....
 
Got my first limes off of my little potted Lime tree, that's over 5 foot tall lol. I'm glad to have them because my lemon tree is such a slacker.
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My lime plant gives too many fruit, they fall on the ground. I have been using them to discourage cats from pooping in my yard. I cut them in half and put them where cats like to hang out or do their thing.
 
I was wondering if it was better to leave my mango cutting in the dark or in a lighted area, so I ask my A1 bot and it said,
"When propagating plants, the amount of light they need depends on the type of plant and the method of propagation. In general, stem and leaf cuttings require bright, indirect sunlight or artificial lights to grow roots and produce energy for new growth 1.

On the other hand, root cuttings can be left in the dark until they grow shoots and leaves 1.

It’s important to note that there is a balance between competing factors such as light, water, and temperature to ensure proper growth 1.

I hope this helps!"

My mango cutting in the dark hall was bent over leaning towards the light coming from another room, so I straightened it out and put a grow light over it. I think the A1 bot was right about the light.
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Got my first limes off of my little potted Lime tree, that's over 5 foot tall lol. I'm glad to have them because my lemon tree is such a slacker.
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I'm convinced that ALL lemon trees are slackers... In fact, I don't think REAL lemons exist. It's a GMO trick. 🤨

(As I type this... I'm reading it aloud to the slacker lemon tree over by the window....)
 
Looks cool, what do you use the rainwater for? I'm guessing watering plants
Yes, Mother Nature can't seem to get her moods stable around here... Either she's drowning us or locks the spigot. Getting a hose snaked around all the obstacles is a pain. I'd rather just fill the watering can and this setup gives me that option.
 
I'm convinced that ALL lemon trees are slackers... In fact, I don't think REAL lemons exist. It's a GMO trick. 🤨

(As I type this... I'm reading it aloud to the slacker lemon tree over by the window....)
Truth.
I've had lemons, limes & grapefruits that never produced anything. I had that grapefruit tree 30 years & it never even produced a single flower. 😂 My niece now has the stupid thing (and the lime tree).
 

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