I use 2"X6" boards to make my raised beds.I dig at least 6" below the raised bed to loosen the soil and add amendments before I fill the bed.
Where I live the summers are very hot and dry.The higher the bed is,the faster it dries out,so I make them as low as possible to conserve water.
This...
I've spent about $60 so far.These are seeds I ordered from Baker Creek and Heirloom Acres that I can't get locally.These should last me 3-4 years,even after giving a good bit of them to friends.
I get my summer garden seeds locally,usually spending $10-$12 on these.I grow my own set plants and...
I'm like seedcorn.I like working in my garden.No one helps me,they're too lazy.I'd much rather grow my own vegetables than go to the store and pay $1.29 per pound for shriveled up crook neck squash,or $2.59 a pound for tomatoes that look and taste like plastic.
I'd like some help harvesting...
You know,I think about this all the time.I'm fairly handy with a chainsaw but this can happen regardless of how careful you are.I don't like to use mine when I'm alone.One kick back,a slip of footing,a vine,or tripping,and you could be walking around with a nub.
Andy
I use concrete reinforcement wire to make my cages.It is 5' wide and 6" grid.A piece 7' long makes a good cage about 2'3" in diameter.I use a piece 5' long to make a cage a little more than 11/2' in diameter.This size works fine for me.
Over the years I scrounged leftover pieces of wire from...
After several nights of temps from 15-25 degrees,my Romaine and Buttercrunch lettuce have finally killed over.I believe if the temps were normal for for this time of year in zone 8,they would be fine.I'm going to leave a few heads and see if they will make a comeback.
As for my Oak leaf...
Hangin',I don't know if you've thought of this but,making a raised bed against your wall could be an invitation for termites.Even with brick veneer,termites can get through the tiniest crack or pinhole.My termite man pointed this out to me once during an inspection.It may void your termite bond...
I agree,JimWWhite.My fall garden is the best I've had so far.I've got about 10 types of lettuce,broccoli,cabbages,spinach,kale,turnips,mustard greens,and rape growing very well.I even have Brussell sprouts that might make this time.Pest problems have been minimal,except for a couple of rabbits...
Brussell Sprouts.This will be my 2nd attempt.They aren't grown in my area,but I'm going to try it.I love to eat them.
My first attempt resulted in nice plants with sprouts about the size of English peas.
I ain't giving up!
Andy
I have been watering the garden a few minutes every afternoon,hoping to keep the soil moist and loose.Low and behold,I went out this morning and the turnips,mustard,rape and kale had all sprouted.Every thing is really looking good now.
I have one old rooster that is not penned up,therefore he...