Recent content by rickdigschicks

So I decided to try my hand at square foot gardening this year. I made a 4x8 raised bed last year that I filled with garden loam so this year I figured I would make another and just finished putting it together. Have my pvc hoop house built over both beds and the quadrants done on the new bed...

I would think something like this would work. http://www.amazon.com/Oceanic-09939-Terrarium-24-Watt-18-Inch/dp/tech-data/B002Z5O9IW You should google large reptile heating pad. Should be able to get something cheap.

I planted two starts that I picked up at the local garden center here in late may just for the heck of it. I planted them in my strawberry pyramid since they didn't seem to do doing so well this year. This was the end result. I ended up with a total of about 30 mellons all averaging about...

I know I'm a little late to the party Lesa but do a Google search for " Joe's ancient orange mead" It's a quick mead that is perfect at about six weeks. Tastes fantastic. Also you can do staggered nutrient additions and get a good semi-sweet mead in a couple of months. Lots of great info and...

I pickled cukes and cauliflower for the first time yesterday and they came out the same way. I was pretty surprised thinking I jammed the jars pretty full. I guess I'll try the hot pack method next time. I still have some jalapenos and half a head of cauliflower left to pickle.

Those Majestic definitely live up to there namesake. They are just beautiful. I'm going to have to try and find some.

Wow. Beautiful. I love those black petunias.

Vfem, That does sound tasty. Trunkman, those look awesome. I have San Marzano's that are growing like crazy but nothing ripening yet. I also have Heirloom Romas that are growing well but no blooms in sight. I can't wait to start making sauces and stuff. Sooo.. jealous

What a great idea. Can't wait to see pics of your bumper crop.

Thanks for the kind welcome everyone. Yes those are Spiderwort or also known as Snotweed. lol I love how they open in the morning and the bumblebees swarm all over them. Then they start to close up around noon time. When told I had to paint the fence I told them I hope they like hunter...

I know how much I love looking at everyone's pics so what the heck here are a few more from last year. OK I promise now I am done.... for a bit lol

Thought I would share a few pics of some of the flowers I am growing this year. I plan on adding a bunch of Dahlias and Bearded Iris in addition to a whole section of tulips and daffodils in the spring. This is Aleister. He watches over the front yard and the garden I...

Those are really pretty. A few of mine have been opening this week also I have a few others colors that are starting to open. I'll make sure to get pics when they do.

Hi all I've been stalking the board for a couple of months now and figured it was time I joined in on the conversations. The Dahlias look great Lesa. I was thinking of ordering some Dahlias and Bearded Iris' from American Meadows in Vt. They have a sale going on right now on fall bulbs and...