shropshire 0 #51 June 23, 2009 Yeap, everything is in containers or grow-bags this year as the rest of the garen is laid out to [the wifes] flowers. I started a veggie patch but it wasn't ready in time. So even the Spuds are in containers too (which is new for me). (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #52 June 23, 2009 QuoteNext year I'm hoping to do strawberries in hanging baskets. That's the way my 76 year old parents grow their strawberries (in a greenhouse in WA). The strawberries grow so well this way they're able to sell them to the locals as a side business. As a side note, my father always has at least one business venture going, sometime two. Right now he has 3! (insurance, frozen organic food [distributor for the area of an Oregon business], and his organic fruits and veggies from the green house). ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #53 June 23, 2009 Let's see, at home we have... Tomatoes (lots and lots, most of the plants are taller than I am!), cucumbers, spinach, lima beans, carrots, leeks, shallots, bush beans, soybeans, yellow squash, asparagus & rhubarb (although those won't be ready to harvest for a few years), okra, giant sunflowers, raspberry & blueberry bushes, and strawberry buckets (although they really didn't produce anything!). We had potatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower but already harvested all of them. The potatoes were going nuts and taking over! Although I wish we could have kept them. For the herbs we have....basil (2 types), oregano, cilantro, dill, sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley (2 types), mint, lavender, chamomile, and I'm sure we have more that I can't remember. I LOVE the herbs. I made homemade chicken/rabbit stock last night using leftovers from the local meat market and my herbs, and it's the best stock I've ever had!!! At work we have....lettuce, turnip greens, mustard greens, more tomatoes & cucumbers & spinach, onions, peas, pumpkins. Last year I lived in an apartment so all i had was a cucumber bucket and a tomato in a container. I tried some basil too, but it didn't do so well. This year we're just experimenting to see what we like to grow and what we'll use. It's been a blast! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #54 June 23, 2009 Quote This year we're just experimenting . . . Good god, woman! If that list is just experimenting I'm overwhelmed with what you're -real- intensions are next year! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #55 June 23, 2009 QuoteThis year we're just experimenting to see what we like to grow and what we'll use. Make sure you have the PH in the water supply up or the buds won't form fully and make sure the UV light is turned to about 50% so that the aroma when you smole it is more full.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #56 June 23, 2009 artichokes....Cool! Tried that one year they got some kind of blight...let us know how that goes. How do you deal with slugs?...I mean the garden type Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #57 June 23, 2009 Strawberries YAY!!! They should do well off the ground away from the weeds and chipmunks Speaking of growing in pots, anybody tried the Topsy Turvey tomato system? Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #58 June 23, 2009 We never used to see slugs until this yeas because it has been so wet. I am hoping something eats them. But I do not see many. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #59 June 23, 2009 Helped my Dad harvest while I was in South Carolina last week. He had Red Potatoes, Onions, Garlic, Carrots, Cherry Roma tomatoes, Romas, Pickling Cukes, Salad Cukes, Asparagus, Jalepenos, Green Bell Peppers, Cabbage, Squash, and a ton of spices. They have garden plots on Fort Jackson they let retirees, (and prob active soldiers too) garden in free. Very cool What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #60 June 23, 2009 Pick the zucchini while there is still a blossom. Then stuff the blossom with ricotta and pecorino romano. Season with garlic and sautee in olive oil. Plate it and then add a pinch of seal salt and fresh ground black pepper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #61 June 23, 2009 (all in pots) Tomato, Basil, Horseradish "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #62 June 23, 2009 Really? O.K I'll try it tomorrow..... I'll put the ER on speed dialCheers (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #63 June 24, 2009 Tomatoes. Lots of tomatoes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #64 June 24, 2009 Quote Really? O.K I'll try it tomorrow..... I'll put the ER on speed dialCheers They're not kidding. While I've never tried the 'stuffed zucchini blossoms' myself, I've read about how good they are. Here's a recipe to follow, if you'd like it. Report back just how good they are, k? http://allthingsnice.typepad.com/tastebuddies/2008/08/test-test.html ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #65 June 24, 2009 QuoteTomatoes. Lots of tomatoes. Those are going to be so nice, Lisa! Good job! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #66 June 24, 2009 Strong looking plants (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #67 June 24, 2009 Thanks.... I have a good size crop so we'll be having them for starters before dinner today. I'll let you know how it goes. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #68 June 24, 2009 Quote Quote This year we're just experimenting . . . Good god, woman! If that list is just experimenting I'm overwhelmed with what you're -real- intensions are next year! ltdiver LMAO! Maybe I'll post some pics tonight. I don't think we'll do the potatoes or broccoli or cauliflower again, just took up too much room... And I forgot to mention the peppers. I think we planted 3 varieties. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
