mrflynn03 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, milehiiu said: Rascally rabbits always try devastate my lettuce. I agree. Chicken wire or plastic mesh does the trick. One year, before I learned. Went out one night to check my lettuce. Was looking great. Said to myself. Let it go overnight. And pick it in the morning. Went out in the morning.... only to find those demon rabbits had eaten it all. The first year it happened I had to replant almost everything. Doesnt take them long to clean you out. Like you, there one day and gone the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: My town has a rabbit infestation, and since I lived in city limits I cant shoot'em, wife dont want me to trap them because she knows I will want to eat them. So I just have to make extra efforts to protect my plants. Chicken wire does the trick. Really want to eat those rabbits though. I normally am jealous of you guys with all those big yards and land, but I will say a fourth floor terrace does have it's advantages for growing food and not worrying about animals eating my plants. We do have some birds that nom on our cherry tomatoes sometimes, but if I put out a big bowl of water for them they leave the tomatoes alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: The first year it happened I had to replant almost everything. Doesnt take them long to clean you out. Like you, there one day and gone the next. One good thing about lettuce. You can plant it practically the entire growing season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lostin76 said: I normally am jealous of you guys with all those big yards and land, but I will say a fourth floor terrace does have it's advantages for growing food and not worrying about animals eating my plants. We do have some birds that nom on our cherry tomatoes sometimes, but if I put out a big bowl of water for them they leave the tomatoes alone. About 3 years ago went in half with a neighbor and bought the lot next door, tore down the trailer. Nice open green space and increase my lot and property value, but the slugs tore through the garden. Went out every night with salt and lost count at about 1000 slugs salted. Tomato worms can also be a real pain. They will kill a plant within days, and they are really hard to spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, Lostin76 said: I normally am jealous of you guys with all those big yards and land, but I will say a fourth floor terrace does have it's advantages for growing food and not worrying about animals eating my plants. We do have some birds that nom on our cherry tomatoes sometimes, but if I put out a big bowl of water for them they leave the tomatoes alone. I find it great. Knowing how and where you live. That you still find a way to grow "stuff" on your patio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 And cutworms. So many things to battle against. I've been around gardening from very early on, but until I started doing it on my own didnt realize how difficult it can be sometimes. Have a greater appreciation for farmers now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 34 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: About 3 years ago went in half with a neighbor and bought the lot next door, tore down the trailer. Nice open green space and increase my lot and property value, but the slugs tore through the garden. Went out every night with salt and lost count at about 1000 slugs salted. Tomato worms can also be a real pain. They will kill a plant within days, and they are really hard to spot. So far besides the occasional thirsty bird eating tomatoes, I've only had cabbage worms eating our kale last year and spider mites on our sedum plants (non food). That lot sounds amazing. Would love to have some wide open space for planting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, milehiiu said: I find it great. Knowing how and where you live. That you still find a way to grow "stuff" on your patio. Ha, I've grown enough to give tomatoes and peppers to our neighbors and take some into work. I've become that old guy on the block that used to drop off produce. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, mrflynn03 said: My town has a rabbit infestation, and since I lived in city limits I cant shoot'em, wife dont want me to trap them because she knows I will want to eat them. So I just have to make extra efforts to protect my plants. Chicken wire does the trick. Really want to eat those rabbits though. Human hair and/or blood scattered on the soil will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, rico said: And meanwhile in the Landscaping/Gardening thread... I hope my dog doesn't tear up my garden? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: Human hair and/or blood scattered on the soil will work Glad I kept a body in my basement for a rainy day! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 I've been lucky and haven't had any noticeable issues with insects/animals getting to my plants. The only issue I had was last year with the really wet spring, my tomatoes got end rot. I've already got a bag of eggshells ready to put under them when I plant them this year to keep that from happening. Mixed up a vinegar/eggshell solution last year that took care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Cayenne Pepper for tomato plants. Rabbits hate the smell of all things red pepper or flakes.... Edited May 13, 2020 by Seeking6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Over the last 2 weeks I've built a garden. There was a slope so I had to build a bit of a retaining wall and level it out. Added 2 yards of planting mix. Not sure of everything the wife will be planting. Lettuce and peas. 3 tomato plants. Should be planted this weekend now that the cold has gone. My work is more less done except for some watering. Rabbit fencing will go around the main garden. The area to the right is for blueberry bushes. Until they mature, will use some of that room for cucumbers and watermelons. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 35 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: Human hair and/or blood scattered on the soil will work I do have neighbors I dont like🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Anybody get anything in the ground yet? I'm right in the middle of storms coming this way. Expecting 2-2.5 inches of rain the next few days with a chance of severe storms, so I'll probably be another week before it is dry enough to plant. I'm really itching to get everything planted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Leathernecks said: Anybody get anything in the ground yet? I'm right in the middle of storms coming this way. Expecting 2-2.5 inches of rain the next few days with a chance of severe storms, so I'll probably be another week before it is dry enough to plant. I'm really itching to get everything planted. As i posted earlier. Here in Colorado, it is wise to wait until after mother's day to plant. Having said that, have been tilling my gardens. And expecting to plant next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Leathernecks said: Anybody get anything in the ground yet? I'm right in the middle of storms coming this way. Expecting 2-2.5 inches of rain the next few days with a chance of severe storms, so I'll probably be another week before it is dry enough to plant. I'm really itching to get everything planted. Have early stuff, lettuce, spinach, fennel, some peppers. Tomatoes and the rest going in this weekend. If you are worried about rain try a raised bed with a simple french trench irrigation. Had to replant one year because of torrential rainstorms and the trench system took care of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 I think we are done with the mega cool nights here. I have everything in containers now except for a few annuals that are coming in the mail soon (hopefully). I'm actually short a couple pots, so need to make a run to the garden center before the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 10 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: Have early stuff, lettuce, spinach, fennel, some peppers. Tomatoes and the rest going in this weekend. If you are worried about rain try a raised bed with a simple french trench irrigation. Had to replant one year because of torrential rainstorms and the trench system took care of it. I'm mostly worried about heavy rain, strong winds, or hail. My soil drains pretty well. They could probably take the moisture, but I don't want them to get all beat up. I thought about planting some things from seed like lettuce, but I just didn't get to it yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Wife got the garden planted today. Green peppers, tomatoes, peas, carrots, lettuce, watermelon, squash, cucumbers. And rabbit fencing. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaybobHoosier Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 We ended up not starting our landscaping this year. Decided to do it next year since we are putting out time in completing our unfinished basement. Really stinks not to get to do it because I was really excited to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBQ Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 I don’t have any real experience with plants, but I was given a shallow pot with green onions and 2 buckets with a tomato in each. How do I keep these alive and producing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 3 hours ago, BeerBQ said: I don’t have any real experience with plants, but I was given a shallow pot with green onions and 2 buckets with a tomato in each. How do I keep these alive and producing? Green onions are hardy and dont take much work. Tomatoes, just add water. Early morning or late evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted May 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 6:46 PM, Leathernecks said: Anybody get anything in the ground yet? I'm right in the middle of storms coming this way. Expecting 2-2.5 inches of rain the next few days with a chance of severe storms, so I'll probably be another week before it is dry enough to plant. I'm really itching to get everything planted. Smart man. 3" of rain Sunday washed out a bit of our garden. Will have to tweak things to keep some of the water out. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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