Thanks! About 5" sandy soil, then about 5" of cow manure/hay compost then about 10" of sandy topsoil. We'll see

Yep those are some raised RAISED beds lol. Bet those weren’t cheap to fill.

I do 2-3 drops per gallon of water on seedlings/starters with good results. I don't add it much once I go outside. My onion beds could use it. They seem a bit more hydrophobic.

That looks awesome! Great work.

Hydrophobic… that sounds like some super work gardening.

Several different types of maters, peppers and basil all doing well. They are getting ready to separate and pot.

You'll see it more in lawn life than garden life, I can see some of starters not absorb water as easily or quickly as others. My mix isn't 100% or the best across the bunch. When I see them not soaking in the water and it's puddling on top I know it's time to add some Dawn. I'll typically water twice in a night when I do. I give them some dawn water to prime the soil and let it absorb, then about an hour later I will water again and most gets absorbed. Tray watering works, multiple methods that work. The day of that I plant I mix some T20 in a cooler and let what I'll plant sit in it for at least 20 minutes to hydrate the soil the best I can and have the roots uptake as many nutrients as possible for transplant. Simple and it works for me.

FREE! I have 30 acres of sandy soil and at leasr a few acres of cow [censored]/hay compost! (LOL). Old people gardening

Very nice. I'd like to have some tall raised beds like that. I wouldn't have to bend over to pick stuff.

Lemon and Lime are cranking out the blooms. Brought them in the garage in case of hail.

I wish I still had the desire to have a garden, but I just don`t. We had a 1000 sq. ft. garden from 2000-2010. The 2011 drought would have made me quit anyway. It was hard enough to keep 36,000 sq. ft. of St. Augustine alive with water hoses and 50-60 mature Post Oak trees competing for the water. After about 5 years, the nut grass and other weeds started taking over. I was working and commuting 60 miles during most of it and pulling weeds and hoeing wasn't going to happen after getting home or days off. I really enjoyed tilling and planting and had some nice-looking gardens, but I wasn`t going to put in the time to maintain it like it needed to be. Now I have 2 neighbors that have nice gardens that share with us. We water their gardens and plants when they go on vacations so they feel obligated to give us some. I like the arrangement.

Ya'll up in NTX got those 'maters and peppers (outside in your gardens) covered for tonight's FREEZE ?

We spent 2 hours covering things up and moving stuff back in the greenhouse this afternoon. It’s already down to 34 here so I’m thinking it’s going to get colder that their saying. It happens every year so it’s not a big deal,

All I have in so far is onions so procrastinating worked out for me...and my wife told me about this weather coming ten days ago or more.

Wow feeling pretty good that I babied my tomatoes thru this last cold snap! Even have 4 blooms on the Early Girls

I'm ready to plant. Looking good so far for this weekend. From January 31st from cute little babies to March 20th a jungle.

Lol id definitely say so.

Did you add any beds Derek?

I didn’t. I always start a ton as giveaways. Ordered another raised bed today to cut up and close in the garden for the tortoises. I’m trying something different this year. No till. I just weedeated them and topped off with nothing but compost and raked smooth. I’ll put my weed barrier on top once I plant. If not the Bermuda would dominate.

Those look good. How are my bff reptiles?

They are doing great! I haven't done any weight's and measurements, but they look great and happy. I'll try and get some pics tomorrow. I know I've mentioned, I think. I added a Box to the mix. 6yr old nephew wanted to see him a few weeks ago and he was burrowed at least 4" deep. Going to do my best to contain him but won't be surprised if he gets out and on the run this year. The Red's personality and social behavior is incredible. Box is a bit more timid. I'm only 6-8 months in with the Box, so most of this is winter/hibernation. Boxes are my favorite. It's a 3 Toed and cool as hell when happy.

You missed the deadline..


This is where the raised beds will go whenever I get motivated. Planted to see how well they do in this spot. Should have full sun till 5ish.



Jaguar marigold

Female up front leading the pack. Box is still borrowed about 6” underground. He’ll come out one day.

slow and steady wins the race

Is that native soil? Looks pretty good if so. Like a sandy loamish. Beats the hell out of my clay/limestone. I found those Marigold seeds you have at TSC.