I have a very old troy-bilt rototiller that if I could afford to buy another I would set this one on fire.
My dream is to get a BCS rototiller. To me it's the Cadillac of rototillers.
Home:
http://www.bcs-america.com/
BSC tiller page...
I got mine from Henry Field's seed and nursery catalog. They send you 3 root stocks about 12" to 18" long for around $10.00.
I'm glad I can use the coir, I wasn't sure if they would grow well with it.
I'm thinking of starting them off in a medium pot and replant when they get bigger. I'm not...
I just received my Nanking Bush Cherry plants. The plants look to have a good root stock and are about 2' long.
I'm running short on planting soil but I remembered I have a large block of coir (coconut fiber) and am wondering if this can be used as a mixture with the potting soil in lieu of...
That part is yet to be experienced. I'm hoping once I get my rototiller working and the area tilled they will get in the mood to help out. My wife works midnights but does get 3 days off, so I'm sure she will help out.
I've got an extremely old troy-bilt tomahawk & is one tough monkey to...
My list of veggies and greens that I am planning on are:
Seeds:
Beet greens, beets, carrots, onions, parsnips, rutabagas, turnips, swiss chard, kohlrabi, sugar snap peas, a gourmet greens blend, & bush beans
Tomato's (I'll pick up plants & plant them in the front of the house like I did...
I live in Southern Maine, Wells, Maine to be exact.
Hattie, I've been to Portsmouth, England when I was in the US Navy. Got a chance to visit London and even stood on the London Bridge taking photo's of the tower bridge thinking that was the London bridge.
Been to the tower of London...
Thank You everyone for the nice welcome, but it will be interesting to see if I can grow a garden. I'm one of the original "black thumbs" when it comes to gardening.
bob
I have an old compost pile that consists of leaves, lawn clippings and hay/chicken waste. Can I use lime to help break down the pile to a usable compost for my garden?
bob/Maine
I'm new to this forum but am also a member on BYC & BYH, along with chickenchatter
Planning my first big garden this year after years of regaining strength from an illness and 2 minor strokes.
I am also planning to re-seed some of my lawn areas to pasture for my goats, ducks, geese & chickens...