What did you do in the garden today?

[gtaus]

I have (2) 4x4 growing trays that were used at pot growing facilities that DH will figure out a way to raise them up to hip height for me.

Maybe a simple support structure like this...

You could slap something like that together in no time. If your growing trays are 4X4 feet, you could probably build a support structure out of pallet wood. Just build it to your required height and size. Nice thing about that 2-part design is that you can easily relocate it if needed. Well, the growing trays might be too heavy to move unless you emptied them.

I'm not a fan of using wood around here, it rots too quickly, but maybe PT would be good for this project.

What is PT? Not sure what you are talking about.

I like working with wood. The last year and a half I have made lots of rough, but useful, projects out of free pallet wood and salvaged lumber. If/when the wood rots, I'll just build a version 2.0 of the unit and probably make it even better.

I bought a Flux Core Welder a few years ago for small metal repairs around the garage, but my welding skills are mostly less than adequate. My wood projects are stronger than my welds on metal. I would never trust my welds to support anything of weight or importance. Oh well, sometimes it is good to know your deficiencies and limits.

 

[akroberts1085]

Went out and picked a small amount of green beans and about 10 tomatoes. Picked some mallow for my rabbits. Got some grass for the girls. I plan on getting about 10 more chicks next year so I can start selling eggs. I didn't think my carrots were going to come up but I noticed yesterday that I had soo many sprouts . My peas are loving the cool weather. It's been in the low 80's. Not hot and hot cold so I will take it.

 

[pennyJo1960]

We are getting a hard rain shower just now.
DH has finally agreed the 8 x 8 was too small
not sure if he will do another 2 or 4 ft to it.

 

[Smokerbill]

Got dumped on here with rain. There's a tornado warning down south around Battle Ground now. I thought I left all the tornadoes in Kansas!

 

[Smokerbill]

@gtaus , PT = pressure treated. At least that's my deduction. LOL

 

[Sally PB]

last year I was overrun with squirrels. This year I've seen less than 5 all summer long. With fall upon us, they should be everywhere but I haven't seen a single one.

Yeah, they're all here at my house. We have grey and red squirrels, and now we have black squirrels. Used to see them every now and then, but they've certainly multiplied.

Lots and lots of chipmunks here too.

 

[Sally PB]

Hubby split and I stacked quite a bit of wood today. We have a small stack of green elm that will be ready next season. Man, does that stuff smell. A manure-y type of smell.

Now, fresh oak? That stuff smells wonderful to me!

 

[gtaus]

Man, does that stuff smell. A manure-y type of smell.

I just cleaned out a shed. One of the plastic storage bins had a mouse nest in it, with dead mice all squished out and slimy in the bottom of the bin. Boy, did that smell! I washed the storage bin out with soap and water and let it air out overnight. But it still smells terrible. I was going to store it back in the shed, but ended up taking it outside, turning it upside down, and will let it sit there over the winter. The plastic bin itself is clean, but the smell did not go away with the washing.

If anyone knows if it is possible to de-odorize a plastic bin, please let me know. Thanks

 

[gtaus]

@gtaus , PT = pressure treated. At least that's my deduction. LOL

That would make sense, given the context. I have never heard of pressure treated wood being called PT. I think you may be right. Thanks.

 

[Sally PB]

If anyone knows if it is possible to de-odorize a plastic bin, please let me know. Thanks

Vinegar? Bleach? Maybe put one of those scented dryer sheets in it, and close it up for a few weeks.