Let's see those '09 gardens

Copied from my other thread:

What I started out with on 3-30-09


I tilled it that day but we were still getting freezes so it all grew back.

Then on 4-20-09 I had dislocated my shoulder so my wife tilled it again.

Still getting hard frosts at that time.

5-12-09 tilled again, built rows and I made a new irrigation system which works very well.


Wife and granddaughter planting. I forgot all what is in there.


That was 4 weeks ago. The weeds were taking over so we got out the mini-tiller and tilled between the rows. I will take a new picture to show what a huge difference there is already.

[hotreds]

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Originally Posted by hotreds

I love the sight of this!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Originally Posted by hotreds

I love the sight of this!

L -> R, T -> B:
Peppers & eggplant, bok-choy, string beans, carrots and lettuce.
Tomatoes, onions, squash, radish.
Cucumbers, corn with pumpkin at the ends, potatoes.

The grapes are going strong this year. We have had a very mild spring so far. Usually summer weather starts a month ago.

Originally Posted by jquirit

My soon-to-be roommate and I want to start up a garden, but this whole AACT and other stuff is way over my head! The soil out here is heavy clay so we'll be going with either a raised bed setup (for the time being) or maybe a container system. Haven't quite decided yet. It will be one of those "trial by error" adventures.

As with so many other things, just jump in where you can. Success can only be measured by your own enjoyment and edification. A garden can be as small a container or acre upon acre. My experience using AACT has only a been a few years, it was a leap of faith to start, seemed so complex. I understand more now than then and with the help of friends. My passion is fueled by curiosity and the need to know more about the soil. If anyone would like to know more about making compost tea PM me and I will do my best to answer your questions.

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

L -> R, T -> B:
Peppers & eggplant, bok-choy, string beans, carrots and lettuce.
Tomatoes, onions, squash, radish.
Cucumbers, corn with pumpkin at the ends, potatoes.

The grapes are going strong this year. We have had a very mild spring so far. Usually summer weather starts a month ago.

Lance, the new watering system looks good and I like the garden location, seems to lend itself to gravity watering from rain water collection

First Strawberry.



How long can these eggplants hold out in these 3 gallon containers?



Mojito ahoy!



Basil



Figs & Blue Agave

The 3 year old tobacco plant continues to amaze.



As do the voluneers.



Some good looking soil fungi

[HK3-]

Picked up a few more Asparagus plants yesterday while down in Indiana. Got three 3+ year Mary Washington crowns that already have 2 1/2 foot ferns on each.

Also, I noticed that all of my asparagus seeds are coming up! I will take some new pictures this weekend if the weather is decent.

I'm up to 22 gophers trapped or shot this year. Two more to break last year's record.

[HK3-]

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I'm up to 22 gophers trapped or shot this year. Two more to break last year's record.

What's your poison? 22-250, 17, 223?

Originally Posted by HK3-

What's your poison? 22-250, 17, 223?

Diana. .177, 1100fps
I use Victor and Macabee traps.
Poison bait rarely works, civilian gas never does. Pro gas works very well. Flooding uses too much water and only works on level ground.

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I'm up to 22 gophers trapped or shot this year. Two more to break last year's record.

Dude, make yourself a gopher skin cape and you reign supreme over your garden. You shall be legend.

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Dude, make yourself a gopher skin cape and you reign supreme over your garden. You shall be legend.

They do have nice soft fur...

[HK3-]

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

Diana. .177, 1100fps
I use Victor and Macabee traps.
Poison bait rarely works, civilian gas never does. Pro gas works very well. Flooding uses too much water and only works on level ground.

You shoot them with a BB gun? No kidding..... learn something new everyday.

Originally Posted by HK3-

You shoot them with a BB gun? No kidding..... learn something new everyday.

Pellet rifle. You can not shoot BBs through it. I can hit them in the head from 50 yds. Open sights.

not a very good pic there guys but that is my garden i was smokeing in a storm under a parosol
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[HK3-]

Picked my first sweet banana pepper today.

Originally Posted by HK3-

Picked my first sweet banana pepper today.

Looking good! How are you going to consume that one? Salsa additive? Enjoy the fruits of your labor my friend.

[HK3-]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Looking good! How are you going to consume that one? Salsa additive? Enjoy the fruits of your labor my friend.

I think I will just chomp into it like a carrot. Wassup doc!

[HK3-]

Picked three more sweet banana peppers today and ate them in a salad.

I noticed a Pablano pepper and a purple pepper getting ready for picking.

The tomatoes are forming but none are red quite yet.

Asparagus is still popping up slowly but I'm still holding back.

I see some of the cucumbers and squash are flowering so that means more veggies soon.

That's my update.