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re: Garden Updates
Posted on 3/14/18 at 3:30 pm to PillageUrVillage
Posted on 3/14/18 at 3:30 pm to PillageUrVillage
My grandmother used to use cattle pen panels and have them bent into an arch. She would train her tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, and squash up them and just walk under them to pick. Was a cool set up and easy on the back.
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Posted on 3/14/18 at 3:33 pm to convertedtiger
That’s exactly what I’m using for my cucumbers. I guess I’d just have to eat a pretty hefty up front cost if I needed to buy a lot of them. As long as I’d be able to get many years out of them. Im hoping when I finally do move that I’ll have room for a much bigger garden.
This post was edited on 3/14/18 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 3/14/18 at 3:37 pm to PillageUrVillage
Do the Florida weave trellis. I do it for all my plants. Peppers, Tomatoes, Eggplants, and cucumbers. Much cheaper
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Posted on 3/14/18 at 3:45 pm to pointdog33
That’s good info. I like that idea. I do find the cattle panel setup I have works wonderful for cucumbers and beans. But at almost $25 per panel, If I needed a bunch of them that could get pricey.
I’ve been wanting to read some books on gardening. Something where I can learn various growing tricks and methods like the one you mentioned. Anybody have any recommendations on reading material?
I’ve been wanting to read some books on gardening. Something where I can learn various growing tricks and methods like the one you mentioned. Anybody have any recommendations on reading material?
Posted on 3/14/18 at 3:53 pm to convertedtiger
quote:My neighbors cat craps in my garden every night.
Citrus is supposed to be a deterrent for cats as well. I planted a citronella plant last year and had 0 cats in the bed. Just no room for the plant this year.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 7:23 pm to tigerfoot
I know the struggle. My kids have been eating a lot of oranges lately and I’ve been throwing the peelings in my garden. So far, day 1, no cat mess.
The cold weather hasn’t hurt my garden too much, it seems. Although it looks like I lost one of my Poinsett 76 cucumber plants. I’ll wait to see if it recovers. I have plenty of backups, so if that’s all that is lost then that’s fantastic.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 8:28 am to PillageUrVillage
I have one cucumber that the outer leaves turned slightly brown. I'll give it a couple of days. Looks like the tomatoes can tolerate the cold much better than the cucumbers.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 8:34 am to convertedtiger
Pillage always has the finest setup. . . . until it floods.
(Just messing with ya, Pillage. I admire your garden and its results.)
(Just messing with ya, Pillage. I admire your garden and its results.)
Posted on 3/15/18 at 8:40 am to PillageUrVillage
quote:
I’ve been wanting to read some books on gardening. Something where I can learn various growing tricks and methods like the one you mentioned. Anybody have any recommendations on reading material?
Step by Step Organic Vegetable Gardening by Shepherd Ogden
Rodale Organic Gardening: 1000 Best Gardening Tips
Posted on 3/15/18 at 8:44 am to ChenierauTigre
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Pillage always has the finest setup. . . . until it floods.
That’s why I’m trying to move
Thanks for the recommendations
Posted on 3/15/18 at 9:49 am to PillageUrVillage
I like the book "The Truth About Organic Gardening" for pesticide/herbicide info. It goes into the pros and cons of each style of gardening.
My main source for everything is the LSU AgCenter.
Google whatever topic you want to know and add "LSU AgCenter" to the end and you'll get the info that's available.
The vegetable planting guide LINK is a good source for planting times, and fertilization.
My main source for everything is the LSU AgCenter.
Google whatever topic you want to know and add "LSU AgCenter" to the end and you'll get the info that's available.
The vegetable planting guide LINK is a good source for planting times, and fertilization.
Posted on 3/15/18 at 10:18 am to pointdog33
quote:
The vegetable planting guide LINK is a good source for planting times, and fertilization.
I keep a printed copy of this in my shop.
Posted on 3/18/18 at 9:15 am to PillageUrVillage
Plants are growing fast with this warm weather.
Posted on 3/18/18 at 11:25 am to PillageUrVillage
Are the prongs on both sides of the panel pushed into the ground the only thing holding the panel in place?
Posted on 3/18/18 at 1:07 pm to cypressbrake3
Yep
Posted on 3/18/18 at 1:41 pm to LSUlefty
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This post was edited on 9/15/22 at 7:25 am
Posted on 3/18/18 at 1:52 pm to PillageUrVillage
Scattered showers. Occasionally downpour. Other areas zero rain. Really just depends where you live.
Posted on 3/18/18 at 1:54 pm to PillageUrVillage
A little rain and warm. My plants have taken off the last 3 days or so.
This post was edited on 3/18/18 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 3/18/18 at 2:05 pm to LSUlefty
I’ve caught the itch the start a garden for the first time. The ole man and pow pow both work some pretty decent sized gardens. Curious if any of you guys try working fruits into the mix? Specifically watermelons and pumpkins. Both would get eaten up quick in my home so I’m thinking about tilling a couple separate rows off by themselves for these 2.
Posted on 3/18/18 at 2:05 pm to LSUlefty
Good. My wife finally answered me. She says everything looks fine and that we’ve had a little bit of rain every day. So I’m anxious to see how everything is growing when I get back tomorrow. L
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