ikilledkenny
.45 acp
its never too early in the year i guess? seeding some lettuce, parsley and basil
2021 Gardening Thread
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Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
I’ve got some big plans this year. My plans and my wife’s plans might differ slightly. She will win not because she’s right but likely because I’ll be too tired to do all I want or I’m short on money. Spring is when I’m busiest with landscaping and I make 75% of my money late April to early July.
thegatman
.308 Win
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Seen catalog's are pouring in daily!!!
Robin
Robin
ikilledkenny
.45 acp
at my old house, i had a lot of issues with rodents, rabbits and squirrels.
not sure what kind of critters the new place will bring in.
need advise [come summer] from some you 'pro gardeners' on how to secure the garden, besides shooting them.
not sure what kind of critters the new place will bring in.
need advise [come summer] from some you 'pro gardeners' on how to secure the garden, besides shooting them.
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
The only problem I have had is rabbits. I tried a few things but ended up with a sniper hide and a pellet rifle, problem solved. We were over run with them.
Robin
Robin
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
That looks real nice!
Looking forward to this this year.
Anybody ordering anything already? Just started getting pre-order notices from Stark and while I dont want to order anything too early, I dont want to miss out on anything, either.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
If last year is any indication get your stuff early or it will be gone. THS stuff sold out fast.
Depick
.308 Win
my tomatoes were getting ravaged by squirrels last year. I had to enclosed my raised bed. I used a couple sticks of pvc pipe and chicken wire. I think there is pics in the old thread.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
I thought this was interesting and I might try it next growing season. I have to admit I didn’t read the entire article since I have a meeting coming up.
www.nytimes.com
The Year-Round Garden (Published 2021)
As one intrepid gardener in Nova Scotia discovered, you can extend the growing season more than you may think — if you have the right tools.
fnfalguy
.308 Win
Got these in today. Time for more planning.
fnfalguy
.308 Win
@GOPerfect these came from Baker Creek. They are probably our favorite company to go with.
fnfalguy
.308 Win
we don’t bother anymore with seeds for the more “common” stuff, we go after what would cost us dearly if it was actually at a farmers market or in the supermarket. Otherwise, we just go to the local farms for the onions, carrots, etc. and now with the freeze dryer, we will be buying in bulk from the local farms.
Vapor
.308 Win
We bought a local small store out of seeds this November.
We have probably 300 packets.
Still, I think we might start a few transplants soon. I miss doing weird heirloom tomatoes.
I told my girlfriend that you only get about 3 months off from a garden. Nov-jan. Come February, transplants need to start.
We have probably 300 packets.
Still, I think we might start a few transplants soon. I miss doing weird heirloom tomatoes.
I told my girlfriend that you only get about 3 months off from a garden. Nov-jan. Come February, transplants need to start.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
So about now is a good time to start some seeds indoors (for transport to the garden in a few months)?
Vapor
.308 Win
I would have to look in my book, but I think peppers and onions start inside this month. Tomatoes start in March.
TEOTWAWKI inc.
.338 Win Mag
I started a little early. Can't wait anymore. I am planning on everything disappearing from the garden centers again this year too. I bought a ton of seeds already, and want to get bulk compost delivered. This will be the biggest garden we have done yet. Most of the fruit trees should have fruit for the first time this year, and hopefully I can keep the squirrels and birds away from them. Bought some grape vines, and may add a few more blueberry bushes. I just wish it was all on a bigger property in TN.
Going to try and plant an entrepreneurial seed and convince the kids to grow a bunch of plants to sell in the spring.
Going to try and plant an entrepreneurial seed and convince the kids to grow a bunch of plants to sell in the spring.
phatfarmerbob
.223 Rem
I don’t start anything till the first week in April, I want my transplants ready to go in the ground may15
Vapor
.308 Win
phatfarmerbob
.223 Rem
This is April 20, 2020
phatfarmerbob
.223 Rem
Here they are in may 15
ManrisFrack
6.5 Creedmoor
Wow, all my wife's seed trays are a third empty from lack of germination...
Vapor
.308 Win
I used to start and maintain my own heirloom lines.
I had 100% germ almost. Tomatoes were easy. Just squirter their snot on a paper towel.
We just found seeds i froze 9 years ago. I'm going to do a test on them.
I had 100% germ almost. Tomatoes were easy. Just squirter their snot on a paper towel.
We just found seeds i froze 9 years ago. I'm going to do a test on them.
phatfarmerbob
.223 Rem
You got them on a heat mat? @ManrisFrack
ManrisFrack
6.5 Creedmoor
Nope, didn't know such a thing existed or was needed. I'll check it out. Thanks!
I 've got my order in to Stark already for this year. Two Columnar apple trees, Two Everbearing Mulberry trees and 25 Ozark Beauty bareroot strawberry plants.
I like to try and plant fruit trees and bushes every couple of years. So far I have a multi grafted apple tree that fruits pretty well, a Reliance peach tree that fruited for the first time last year, a large patch of mountain cap black berries, three blueberry bushes that produce real well and raspberries that have been established for several years now. Oh, and one Very large vining Kiwi berry plant that should yield it's fruit this year !
My three grand kids are veracious berry eaters! We will typically have enough to last us through most of the winter ,individually frozen and vacuum sealed. Except for tomatoes and a couple of other vegetables most of what we grow is consumed through out the mid summer and fall.
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TEOTWAWKI inc.
.338 Win Mag
I just found out about this place the other day. Prices are very reasonable but many items are sold out already. I will order some stuff and see how the quality is. Don't think I will be ordering from Stark again.
www.noursefarms.com
I also ordered a bunch of seeds from Baker Creek recently. They have some cool stuff I have never seen before. Wish I found out about them sooner.
https://www.noursefarms.com/
Nourse Farms is a trusted producer and supplier of premium quality small fruit plants including strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry plants—and more!
www.noursefarms.com
I also ordered a bunch of seeds from Baker Creek recently. They have some cool stuff I have never seen before. Wish I found out about them sooner.
fnfalguy
.308 Win
I love baker creek, they have been our go to for quite a while now. I’ll be looking at nourse now. Seems like there are quite a few things we may be ordering.
TEOTWAWKI inc.
.338 Win Mag
I wish I had more space for gardens and greenhouse's. That is a big part of the TN long term plan, so something to look forward to at least.
Just found out your cart disappears at Nourse. That drives me crazy.
Just found out your cart disappears at Nourse. That drives me crazy.