What did you do in the garden today?

[WthrLady]

I'd like to take down the greenhouse, but I keep saying I can get ONE more year out of it.

No idea WHAT I'd put on the platform foundation that's there, part of my brain says quail, part says another -stronger greenhouse, another says pigeons, the other part says soaking tubs for summer. LOL.

 

[Justagalwithchicks]

Absolutely. I certainly can understand that.
However, and I didn't mention it above, but I replied 30 minutes after she posted it.
Oh well. If it's to be, it's to be. If not.....

Anyone have any non-hybrid new variety tomatoes they're going to try this year. I try to add ONE each year, but haven't picked one yet.

Some of my favorites are Black Krim, Dr. Wyches, Granny Cantrell, Copia is pretty, Paul Robeson.... They all make a delicious tomato sandwich!

 

[Smokerbill]

Some of my favorites are Black Krim, Dr. Wyches, Granny Cantrell, Copia is pretty, Paul Robeson.... They all make a delicious tomato sandwich!

I had two Black Krim plants last year. One produced red fruits, the other bright yellow fruits. Both plants had the same growth habit, and the tomatoes were the same shape and size.

I saved seeds and will grow several of them this year to see what happens.

 

[igorsMistress]

G’morning all. I watered and moved the debris pile into the metal bed and a grow bag. Also divided one of the succulents into six plants total. Probably could have been eight, but I didn’t think I’d get roots on all of them and didn’t have a way to cut them handy. No biggie, they’ll make more (I hope). I started a little hugel mound with some old xmas trees and some other wood, then piled some small debris on top. When I clean out the coop I’ll plop some of that on it and water it in. I’m done out there for today, it’s not even 11 yet and it’s already getting toasty in the sun.

 

[Grannys Backyard Chicks]

Advice please. We planted peach and pear trees last year. I'm wondering about netting to keep the trees protected from bugs and birds. Any suggestions for this newbie!!

 

[cj2024]

I always wondered where the saying, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." came from, so I did a little research and found out what it really means.


The saying "don't look a gift horse in the mouth" originates from the practice of evaluating a horse's age and health by examining its teeth. When someone gives you a horse as a gift, it's considered impolite to inspect its teeth, as it implies you're questioning the value of the gift. The phrase essentially means to be grateful for a gift without scrutinizing it too closely.

 

[Smokerbill]

I transferred pepper seedlings into larger pots, 6 jalapeno, 3 habanero, and 2 Hatch New Mexico chili peppers. No bell peppers this year.

 

[igorsMistress]

Advice please. We planted peach and pear trees last year. I'm wondering about netting to keep the trees protected from bugs and birds. Any suggestions for this newbie!!

These might be what you’re looking for

https://www.amazon.com/Large-10x10f...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932728638828&psc=1

 

[Grannys Backyard Chicks]

These might be what you’re looking for

https://www.amazon.com/Large-10x10f...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932728638828&psc=1

Thank you!!

 

[LaurenRitz]

I always wondered where the saying, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." came from, so I did a little research and found out what it really means.


The saying "don't look a gift horse in the mouth" originates from the practice of evaluating a horse's age and health by examining its teeth. When someone gives you a horse as a gift, it's considered impolite to inspect its teeth, as it implies you're questioning the value of the gift. The phrase essentially means to be grateful for a gift without scrutinizing it too closely.

There was also the habit of unscrupulous sellers to file the teeth and make other cosmetic alterations, to trick an unwary buyer into buying a horse that was too old or broken down. Thus, when buying a horse it was prudent to check the teeth.