socaljoe
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Gracias.
I just picked up a little action camera on Amazon, I want to set up time lapse video on some seedlings, maybe do time lapse of bud formation, things like that. I love time lapse videos of plants.
How Does Your Garden Grow??????
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I just picked up a little action camera on Amazon, I want to set up time lapse video on some seedlings, maybe do time lapse of bud formation, things like that. I love time lapse videos of plants.
too larry
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I have an old go pro. I want to do some hiking time lapses. Night sky ones are cool AF too.
too larry
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I put two loads of compost in the area where the squash were earlier. {it needs one more, but I gave out, and it started raining}
Standing on top of the pile shoveling down is easier. But the center of the pile is over 100F. Once you dig down a couple of feet, the heat {and stink} rises right up in your face.
Standing on top of the pile shoveling down is easier. But the center of the pile is over 100F. Once you dig down a couple of feet, the heat {and stink} rises right up in your face.
too larry
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A couple of years ago I spread one bobcat scoop in the garden. The corn and okra straddle that area are much bigger. I'm going to put it thicker than it was then. I've got to do some reading, to see if I need to add lime. I usually do to my soil mixes.
I've got to try the boxblade to move it. It didn't take long to load the Kabota, but it damn sure was hot. Took much longer to spread it. The lift is handy, but it's hard to get it just right. The first load I raked it out with the pitchfork, stopping a couple three times. 2nd load I lifted it too high, and dumped it all at one end. Had to rake it out.
Roger A. Shrubber
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i thought it was some kind of intestinal parasite at first.....
Jay G
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Hey, i checked the bon appetit link out they got some crazy stuff on there.. that serrano mayo and th siracha look good..."put it on a sandwich with roast pork and boiled eggs"
Roger A. Shrubber
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i'm old and semi-retired, got plenty of time to get myself in trouble
Jay G
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socaljoe
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I keep my intestinal parasites right where they belong, thank you kindly.i thought it was some kind of intestinal parasite at first.....
xtsho
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The beans are having a good second crop. Lots of new flowers. I know some people pull them up after the first harvest and replant for better yields but my girl and I can only eat so many beans. We have all we need. Plus my little patch of bush beans are almost ready to start picking.
I didn't plan the gourds out very well and had to reinforce the base of the structure. It was starting to lean. I didn't take into account the weight of the gourds when using the 1 x 2's and there are a bunch more gourds that have set and will add more weight. If I grow them again I'm going to use 2 x 4's for the frame.
The cherry tomatoes are out of control. I crammed four different varieties into the bed. But with limited space I do what I got to do.
I'm going to let this cucumber go and harvest the seeds for next year.
It's not much compared to some of the mega gardens but it's mine and is about all I can handle anyway.
I didn't plan the gourds out very well and had to reinforce the base of the structure. It was starting to lean. I didn't take into account the weight of the gourds when using the 1 x 2's and there are a bunch more gourds that have set and will add more weight. If I grow them again I'm going to use 2 x 4's for the frame.
The cherry tomatoes are out of control. I crammed four different varieties into the bed. But with limited space I do what I got to do.
I'm going to let this cucumber go and harvest the seeds for next year.
It's not much compared to some of the mega gardens but it's mine and is about all I can handle anyway.
too larry
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My Filipino pole beans were still producing when I mowed them {and the field corn}. But I had got to the point I wasn't picking them, and the wife wasn't cooking them.The beans are having a good second crop. Lots of new flowers. I know some people pull them up after the first harvest and replant for better yields but my girl and I can only eat so many beans. We have all we need. Plus my little patch of bush beans are almost ready to start picking.
I didn't plan the gourds out very well and had to reinforce the base of the structure. It was starting to lean. I didn't take into account the weight of the gourds when using the 1 x 2's and there are a bunch more gourds that have set and will add more weight. If I grow them again I'm going to use 2 x 4's for the frame.
The cherry tomatoes are out of control. I crammed four different varieties into the bed. But with limited space I do what I got to do.
I'm going to let this cucumber go and harvest the seeds for next year.
It's not much compared to some of the mega gardens but it's mine and is about all I can handle anyway.
I want to plant a fall crop of green beans. Just have to decide when to get started.
too larry
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Today was a good above ground planting day. I planted Armenian cucumber {3 seeds per cup x 15 cups} and Marketmore 76 regular cucumber seeds {5 x 15} in cups.
Did not get anything planted in the ground today. I still have to spread compost and cut in in. Next good days are 21-22 and 26-27.
Did not get anything planted in the ground today. I still have to spread compost and cut in in. Next good days are 21-22 and 26-27.
xtsho
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I'm going to try those Armenian cucumbers next year. How much different are they than standard cucumbers? They are actually a melon but related to the cucumber.
The cucumber I'm letting grow for seeds is a Marketmore. Nice slicing cucumber.
socaljoe
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The Armenian has a great flavor, it's pretty mild cucumber flavor, but has no bitterness and very soft skin. Definitely worthy of being included in your garden next year.I'm going to try those Armenian cucumbers next year. How much different are they than standard cucumbers? They are actually a melon but related to the cucumber.
The cucumber I'm letting grow for seeds is a Marketmore. Nice slicing cucumber.
too larry
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It's night and day. No need to peel them, skin is soft. Not bitter. When they do get a little big, you can cut them in half the long way, and remove the seeds. I've made cuke boats with them. Fill with dressing or dip.
Yes, Armenians are a mushmellon. If you let one get real ripe for saving seeds, it has the classic mushmelon smell.
too larry
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Looks like they are taking off. I will try to remember to get shots of mine.