What did you do in the garden today?

[BReeder!]

For those of you that use a heat mat to start seeds, do they get hot on the bottom? I’m wanting to use my new seed mat but not sure how careful I need to be about where I set it up at

They don't get very hot. Just enough to raise the temp about 10 degrees advice room temp. I've used them on plastic folding tables, wire racks, and wood all with no problems.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

@karenerwin They just get warm, not hot. They work great! I really hope my stuff does well.

 

[Ascholten]

Thanks for the feedback on the seed storage.... I'm thinking about using a photo storage box like this one.

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I don't really have room in my fridge to store it. I've just been keeping my seeds in a desk drawer in my office. I was hoping it would be OK since they are kept in a dark and temperature controlled environment. Not the greatest setup but the best I've got right now.

Another thing you can use, although the containers are smaller is one of those pill holders you can get at the drug store. The 7 day or 30 day holder things, put the pills into the separate squares.

Aaron

 

[chickengr]

The field grass. One thing I have done that can control it a little bit, somewhat, sort of. and you can't really use this too close to other plants.

Pour Salt, Saltwater on it, it gets into the roots and kills it, BUT is fairly harmless, and eventually washes away with the rain and no poisons / toxins / chemicals you can't pronounce getting into your veggies.

Aaron

the only problem with salt is that it kills dirt as well. when I was in Tunisia on holliday I visited Carthage. it is known for its ancient archaeological sites. Founded by the Phoenicians in the first millennium B.C., it was once the seat of the powerful Carthaginian (Punic) Empire, which fell to Rome in the 2nd century B.C. the romans won them by throwing sea water on their fields. that dirt has been dead for over 2000 years!

 

[chickengr]

Could drive up poultry prices over most the country.

not only prices. broiler chickens keep people alive. they are the fastest growing food. I wonder if they need to kill so many birds or this is a part of depopulation plan.

 

[chickengr]

I would think the salt would play havoc on your soil?

I tried this concoction below on some weeds that kept invading one of my flower beds. I direct-sprayed the weed though....didn't pour it so it wouldn't go into the soil.

The most common homemade solution is some combination of vinegar, salt, and/or soap. Generally one gallon of vinegar, one cup of salt, and one tablespoon of soap. There are numerous variations on the recipe but the resulting concoction is usually a pretty good non-selective weed killer.

my chickens are the best homemade solution for weeds. they would need just a week to decimate all, lol.

 

[Acre4Me]

not only prices. broiler chickens keep people alive. they are the fastest growing food. I wonder if they need to kill so many birds or this is a part of depopulation plan.

Yes, broiler chickens are a good thing. Good source of protein, quickly.

They kill the birds to stop the spread. A chicken that survives HPAI will shed the virus in poop for life. As the virus will only remain in the soil for a few months, it is better to remove the birds and start over.

In US, there are many indoor facilities for chickens. They are not always in cages, they can walk around (often), but kept under cover to minimize deaths/ illness. That is important when HPAI shows up (or other illnesses).

Eggs are important for eating and baking. But, also play a role in medical healthcare, snd research. Flu vaccines are grown up in eggs as an example. So, another important reason to protect the chickens and limit any HPAI spread.

Turkeys: Also susceptible. What exactly are we Americans supposed to eat come November ? Tofu turkey? No thanks! Protect the turkeys too!!

 

[chickengr]

Yes, broiler chickens are a good thing. Good source of protein, quickly.

They kill the birds to stop the spread. A chicken that survives HPAI will shed the virus in poop for life. As the virus will only remain in the soil for a few months, it is better to remove the birds and start over.

In US, there are many indoor facilities for chickens. They are not always in cages, they can walk around (often), but kept under cover to minimize deaths/ illness. That is important when HPAI shows up (or other illnesses).

Eggs are important for eating and baking. But, also play a role in medical healthcare, snd research. Flu vaccines are grown up in eggs as an example. So, another important reason to protect the chickens and limit any HPAI spread.

Turkeys: Also susceptible. What exactly are we Americans supposed to eat come November ? Tofu turkey? No thanks! Protect the turkeys too!!

broiler chickens are not caged here either. their life span is 30-45 days. so if they shed the virus for a week or two is not a big deal. after butchering they disinfect the facility and wait for at least 2 weeks before getting the new chicks. but with skyrocketing prices for the chicken feed farms are closing down (I know 2 of them that already closed down).

 

[chickengr]

still cold here but I hope this is the last cold day that I need heating. I found moneymaker tomato seeds in supermarket never expected they had them. if weather gets better tomorrow I might sow some seeds.

 

[Sally PB]

It's chilly and rainy today. Like the same for the next week, with even some mid 20s for lows. Glad I got some stuff done.

When the weather does this, I'm always thinking, well, I should have done more when I had the chance. Then my back/shoulders/legs remind me that I did indeed get a lot done.