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Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8253972 05/01/21 06:06 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear bill oxner THF Celebrity
bill oxner THF Celebrity Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear	Stevarino is cutting up like a new pair of scissors. Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Stevarino] #8253980 05/01/21 06:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21,373 Texan, till death do us part B Bullfrog THF Celebrity
Bullfrog THF Celebrity B Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21,373 Texan, till death do us part	Originally Posted by Stevarino Originally Posted by Bullfrog Stevarino, that set up makes me jealous Thanks. It aint square, but it works. My original garden was 16x16. Then had the idea to build a raised bed in the shape of an E with 4’ wide beds, 2’ wide walkways. Easy to work all sides. THAT struggle is real for me. Yesterday, working in the raised beds killed my back. Extended periods of bending, reaching suuuuuucks for me. In my world, everything would be 5’ high and beds no wider than 18” If I ever build or re-do my bathroom, my sing is getting lifted a foot or more. Originally Posted by machinist Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: fredeboy] #8253981 05/01/21 06:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21,373 Texan, till death do us part B Bullfrog THF Celebrity
Bullfrog THF Celebrity B Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21,373 Texan, till death do us part	Originally Posted by fredeboy Originally Posted by Stevarino Who knows.. maybe 6-8 years? I’ll probably stain and seal the outside late summer. Just didn’t want to do it right before planting.. I hope it lasts long enough for lumber prices to come back down. I did mine with 20 inch by 20 inch concrete blocks. They each bolt together. I have the molds to do 5 at a time if the lumber prices stay high What kind of steel and/or hardware is involved with that? And is said hardware incorporated as you pour? This idea is awesome Originally Posted by machinist Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: fredeboy] #8254095 05/01/21 08:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,006 Mckinney, TX S Stevarino Extreme Tracker
Stevarino Extreme Tracker S Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,006 Mckinney, TX	Originally Posted by fredeboy Originally Posted by Stevarino Who knows.. maybe 6-8 years? I’ll probably stain and seal the outside late summer. Just didn’t want to do it right before planting.. I hope it lasts long enough for lumber prices to come back down. I did mine with 20 inch by 20 inch concrete blocks. They each bolt together. I have the molds to do 5 at a time if the lumber prices stay high Dang, those are fancy. High class gardening lol.. nice work!

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Bullfrog] #8254100 05/01/21 08:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,006 Mckinney, TX S Stevarino Extreme Tracker
Stevarino Extreme Tracker S Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,006 Mckinney, TX	Originally Posted by Bullfrog I really think I’m gonna do something similar to this. These blocks been around a minute but I just noticed them this week. I need to find me an area where they’re building a bunch out houses and scalp some boards for free. I won’t need anything past 4 foot long 2X6 You could drain a retirement account building a few of those right now. If you have one of those habit for humanity resale stores, you might be able to pick up scraps that length cheaper than a big box.. wonder if you could salvage old fencing too

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: bill oxner] #8254150 05/01/21 10:01 PM
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swampthang Pro Tracker S Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,862	Originally Posted by bill oxner Originally Posted by Stevarino North TX update. The rain has been good. Potatoes are probably a week or 2 from digging. Okra and squash starting to look strong. You can start grubbing to those potatoes and eat them now. Look for cracks in mounds. If you leave the eyes in your taters they'll see you through the week.

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Bullfrog] #8254151 05/01/21 10:01 PM
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fredeboy Pro Tracker F Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,746 Burleson TX	Originally Posted by Bullfrog Originally Posted by fredeboy Originally Posted by Stevarino Who knows.. maybe 6-8 years? I’ll probably stain and seal the outside late summer. Just didn’t want to do it right before planting.. I hope it lasts long enough for lumber prices to come back down. I did mine with 20 inch by 20 inch concrete blocks. They each bolt together. I have the molds to do 5 at a time if the lumber prices stay high What kind of steel and/or hardware is involved with that? And is said hardware incorporated as you pour? This idea is awesome I had these brackets made by a sheet metal company, I used fiber reinforcing in all the concrete I poured for the last 40 years. I agree the idea is awesome and thought so when I saw the brochure 15 years ago from the Italian company that developed it.

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: fredeboy] #8254469 05/02/21 04:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21,373 Texan, till death do us part B Bullfrog THF Celebrity
Bullfrog THF Celebrity B Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21,373 Texan, till death do us part	Originally Posted by fredeboy Originally Posted by Bullfrog Originally Posted by fredeboy Originally Posted by Stevarino Who knows.. maybe 6-8 years? I’ll probably stain and seal the outside late summer. Just didn’t want to do it right before planting.. I hope it lasts long enough for lumber prices to come back down. I did mine with 20 inch by 20 inch concrete blocks. They each bolt together. I have the molds to do 5 at a time if the lumber prices stay high What kind of steel and/or hardware is involved with that? And is said hardware incorporated as you pour? This idea is awesome I had these brackets made by a sheet metal company, I used fiber reinforcing in all the concrete I poured for the last 40 years. I agree the idea is awesome and thought so when I saw the brochure 15 years ago from the Italian company that developed it. Ok that’s freakin awesome Originally Posted by machinist Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: oldoak2000] #8254498 05/02/21 10:57 AM
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GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,925 Cooke County, Texas	Originally Posted by oldoak2000 Originally Posted by GasGuzzler I have never had such good luck with radishes. These are only a hint of spicy, not woody in any way, and are as crisp and juicy as an apple. They are "Chef's Kiss" and I highly recommend them. In the background you will see my hand plowed garden I composted and mixed the soil for. Retiring from little league baseball (mostly) and getting rid of my chickens gave me time and room to take care of a garden again and take better care of my St. Augustine. We are growing onions from slips plus radishes, lettuce, kale, carrots, and some others from seeds, as well as tomatoes and peppers from starter plants. My biggest tomato plants are volunteers from my compost. I have a small house on a 1/4 acre lot in town just doing my best.] Nice! Will have to try them. Turnips grow real good up here too - I have some that are great eating, and a ton of seed- may have to track you down and get you some before fall ( best time for them). My dad used to grow a lot of turnips over in Grayson County (he's had foot trouble the last two years) and my wife loves them. I am not a fan myself. Pass the gravy.

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8254509 05/02/21 11:34 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear bill oxner THF Celebrity
bill oxner THF Celebrity Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear	One of my first threads on THF. Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Stevarino] #8254777 05/02/21 05:18 PM
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GNTX Tracker Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 927 Hunt County	Originally Posted by Stevarino North TX update. The rain has been good. Potatoes are probably a week or 2 from digging. Okra and squash starting to look strong. When did you plant your potatoes? This is my first attempt ever and I got mine in on March 1st. Says 120 days but I am starting to see some yellowing leaves on my red norland plants. What should I be looking for before I dig them out? Thanks. Last edited by GNTX; 05/02/21 05:20 PM.

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8254797 05/02/21 05:34 PM
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bill oxner THF Celebrity Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear	You will see a small raised cracked areas. Gently brush some of the garden soil aside. Pick a few if they are golf ball size. Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: bill oxner] #8254810 05/02/21 05:48 PM
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GNTX Tracker Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 927 Hunt County	Originally Posted by bill oxner You will see a small raised cracked areas. Gently brush some of the garden soil aside. Pick a few if they are golf ball size. Thanks. I will watch for that. Reason I asked Stevarino is because I’m just down the road so I have had pretty much the same weather and rainfall. Last edited by GNTX; 05/02/21 05:50 PM.

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: GNTX] #8254815 05/02/21 06:00 PM
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Stevarino Extreme Tracker S Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,006 Mckinney, TX	Originally Posted by GNTX Originally Posted by bill oxner You will see a small raised cracked areas. Gently brush some of the garden soil aside. Pick a few if they are golf ball size. Thanks. I will watch for that. Reason I asked Stevarino is because I’m just down the road so I have had pretty much the same weather and rainfall. We plant late January, early February. Basically, we wait for the plant to die before digging but you can start to grub the ones breaking ground beforehand. We’ll plant around 8” deep and continue pushing dirt up on them as they break ground. Usually ready by mid May for us. Once they start blooming, they’re pretty close to dying off. These reds will average 8-12 potatoes per plant, but I’ve had years averaging in the 5-6 range when I didn’t test the soil. Before planting, I’ll test the ph, phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen levels and add accordingly.

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8254818 05/02/21 06:02 PM
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bill oxner THF Celebrity Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear	Experience is your best teacher. Thanks a bunch for posting. Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8255250 05/03/21 03:31 AM
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Bullfrog THF Celebrity B Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21,373 Texan, till death do us part	So my big brother came over dangling tacos in my face and he made off like a banding today. Make me proud kiddos! Such a bittersweet moment. As he left, it hit me just how much dam work I’ve put into those little monsters. A true labor of love though, I have to admit. Plus-if y’all think I’m nuts about peppers or spicy, y’all ain’t seen nuthin. He’s nuts! Nuts I tell ya! Anyway, Godspeed Karl and friends. Until we meet again. Originally Posted by machinist Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8255251 05/03/21 03:32 AM
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Bullfrog THF Celebrity B Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 21,373 Texan, till death do us part	PS, you can CLEARLY see which one Karl is. He’s the baddest dude there. Originally Posted by machinist Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8255588 05/03/21 04:03 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear bill oxner THF Celebrity
bill oxner THF Celebrity Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear	Love peppers. Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8256204 05/04/21 01:28 AM
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TCM3 THF Celebrity Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 19,137 Conroe	I have a little Squash starting Out of the packet of seeds i planted, only 2 plants came up.and they're blooming. I went an bought more today to plant. Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels Hebrews 13:2 (R-TX)

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8258526 05/06/21 01:42 PM
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Derek Fert Squirter Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,409 Ennis, TX.	Things are coming along nicely. Love the color of the Purplegum Tiger Pepper and the Tycoon has set some tomatoes.

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8258533 05/06/21 01:45 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear bill oxner THF Celebrity
bill oxner THF Celebrity Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 91,416 Katy-Fulshear	You awe well on your way. Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8258861 05/06/21 07:04 PM
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bobcat1 THF Trophy Hunter B Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,289 Sanger, Texas	Tomatoes, squash and onions( in a different spot). Watermelons, cantaloupes and peppers never came up. Bobby Barnett

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8259550 05/07/21 04:38 PM
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TCM3 THF Celebrity Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 19,137 Conroe	What's up with these? One fell off the plant.. The other is hanging on. Does it have something to do with all of the rain? Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels Hebrews 13:2 (R-TX)

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8259563 05/07/21 04:52 PM
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swampthang Pro Tracker S Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,862	^^^^^^ Yeah could be botrytis. My strawberries have suffered from it with all the wet weather. I think its a fungal disease.

Re: THF Gardening Thread [Re: Payne] #8259580 05/07/21 05:10 PM
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Ziggybock Outdoorsman Z Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 57 San Antonio/New Braunfels	Looks like you have a severe issue with White Fly's. Might need to implement some sprays of Safe Soap, best done in the morning. Planting some French Marigolds around the garden will also help repel White Fly's and other insects. -Z

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