What did you do in the garden today?

[pennyJo1960]

I use the miracle grow shaker

 

[pasdechat73]

In my case I'm planning on doing green globe with 5 foot rows and 6 foot spacing. What are your thoughts there?

Are you growing from seed? Root divisions are a lot easier to get off the ground. Seeds can take up to 60 days and don't always come to fruition

Make sure you have better than adequate drainage *and* full sunlight. The dirt was awful where I grew them (hard and dry), but I gave it a really good dig-dug (8 in. deep), and then factored in nutrient-rich soil heavy on nitrogen, along with my compost full of things from the kitchen, yard, and of course, chicken s**t. They also need a LOT of H20 and sun so be sure you space them as such.

In addition, feed them, Seymour!

Sorry...had to throw in a "Little Shop of Horrors" there...

...but they're heavy feeders so be sure to give them a good supper every 2 weeks or so.

Keep us posted!!!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Little less then a month, some where a little dehydrated when we got them it appeared. You know how the big box stores are.

Ok so I was off a little we got the plants on March 24th

I’m sure they’ll perk up soon!! Hasn’t been that long. Can take a while to get over the transplant shock and dehydration. I would definitely mulch though and follow the fertilizer directions so you don’t overdo it but a little extra might be good or maybe some compost if you have it.

And yes they definitely don’t take the best care of them!!

 

[pasdechat73]

It was a lovely day (the sun came out!) and I took advantage of it during computer breaks

Project #1 -- Bottom half of Greenhouse door broke (glass panes, wood frames, and all) so did some jury rigging until I hear back from my friend's husband who is a carpenter of the biblical variety. *I don't have that gift, unfortunately.

After that, I was fairly taxed, so I farted around with my new seedlings, tended to those shooting up, pulled weeds, and tilled the dirt in my large container pots. That's where I plan on housing my tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, chili and sunflowers.

We also have another project on the horizon which includes T posts and keeping chickens OUT. Already got the gate installed...at least one thing done.

 

[karenerwin]

Ok so I was off a little we got the plants on March 24th

I am wondering if they were root bound when you bought them. When you took them out of the plastic pots did you loosen the roots up so they could spread out and grow?

 

[Kgbao]

I am wondering if they were root bound when you bought them. When you took them out of the plastic pots did you loosen the roots up so they could spread out and grow?

A little not much they were kinda falling apart from being dry.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I would have soaked them then worked them off

 

[karenerwin]

I went to a friend of my niece's. This lady had some bee stuff she wanted to get out of her garage. I got a bee suit for $20. A bunch of new frames and beeswax. I also picked up 2 brood boxes and 2 supers as well as the top and the bottom for it. She also gave me some frames with drawn out comb on it. $100 for all of that.
I know to be leary of using used brood boxes and supers. But I am hoping they will be alright! Hopefully, I won't regret those words.
I painted the outside of them when I got them home so now they will match the other hive I have. A sweet friend of mine painted my first hive for me. Well, I painted the base color and she painted a design/picture on 2 sides for me. It turned out awesome!! I am hoping to go pick them up tomorrow ( while social distancing). Then I will paint over all of it with a sealer.
I also called the bee store today to see what the status of the bee shipment is. It turns out that she did not have my correct email address so I have not been getting her weekly emails. But we got this fixed now! I never did find out an expected due date for my bees. So I don't know if I should expect them this month or next month. If I don't find out in a week or so, I will call her back.
I peeked in (through a hole) at my wagon greenhouse. I could see that I have sprouts in at least 7 of the trays/pots!! Now if it would only warm up!

 

[pennyJo1960]

We are due to hit 70 on Thursday here I am so thrilled

 

[ShrekDawg]

Some of my seeds are sprouting already. only planted them Friday I love heat mats LOL

Also planted some herbs and more lettuce tonight and still have more to plant tomorrow.

The table is getting very very full