Search
Latest topics
» Onions. Walk on?by OhioGardener Today at 9:25 am
» Bokashi
by OhioGardener Today at 8:13 am
» New to SFG and in Virgina
by sanderson Today at 1:38 am
» Compost bins: Open vs. closed
by Scorpio Rising Yesterday at 10:38 am
» Recommended store bought compost - Photos of composts
by sanderson 3/26/2024, 5:56 pm
» 6 metal trellis frames
by docachna 3/25/2024, 4:31 pm
» N & C Midwest: March and April 2024
by Scorpio Rising 3/24/2024, 3:01 pm
» What Have You Picked From Your Garden Today
by OhioGardener 3/24/2024, 1:28 pm
» Senseless Banter...
by OhioGardener 3/23/2024, 6:02 pm
» Joann's fabric bankruptcy
by neefer 3/23/2024, 12:33 am
» New gardener from Santa Fe NM
by CantersVary 3/22/2024, 7:50 pm
» Kiwi's SFG Adventure
by KiwiSFGnewbie 3/22/2024, 5:07 pm
» Heat Mat Temperature Test
by OhioGardener 3/22/2024, 2:09 pm
» Victory Garden Reboot
by Scorpio Rising 3/22/2024, 11:53 am
» Mark's first SFG
by sanderson 3/22/2024, 11:43 am
» Commercial (bagged or bulk) compost question
by Mikesgardn 3/21/2024, 7:09 pm
» Think Spring 2024
by Scorpio Rising 3/20/2024, 10:34 am
» Fire Ring / Round Raised Bed Planter
by sanderson 3/19/2024, 4:51 pm
» Galvanized Fire Ring for Rhubarb Raised Beds?
by OhioGardener 3/18/2024, 10:34 am
» Happy St. Patrick's Day
by Scorpio Rising 3/17/2024, 5:54 pm
» Happy Birthday!!
by Scorpio Rising 3/11/2024, 10:28 am
» What are you eating from your garden today?
by Scorpio Rising 3/10/2024, 8:38 pm
» Why I love Oregano in the garden.
by OhioGardener 3/10/2024, 8:16 am
» Comfrey
by OhioGardener 3/9/2024, 6:07 pm
» Sealing Barrels Flowers Struggling-Need Ideas
by Turan 3/9/2024, 3:09 pm
» Hello again from a slightly different part of Central PA!
by sanderson 3/9/2024, 1:46 pm
» Chicken manure compost
by Oopsiedaisy 3/8/2024, 7:56 pm
» Chinese Broccoli
by sanderson 3/7/2024, 10:28 pm
» Heat Mat Lifespan
by Scorpio Rising 3/7/2024, 9:33 am
» Now is The Time To Take Seed Inventory
by OhioGardener 3/6/2024, 4:36 pm
Google
The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
+5
Chopper
cherriesjubilee
PB
aspiegardner
mckr3441
9 posters
Page 1 of 1
The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
Put up the trellis – it looks easy.
So Isabelle, Curly and Moe built and erected the trellis yesterday. Now, I’ve read all about everyone’s trellises and looked at all the fabulous pictures. I’ve read Mel’s book and saw the pictures in there too. Most posts on the forums say something like, “well, we put up the trellis today.”But few posts tell what it entailed.
So here I will describe the process as experienced by two old folks with no aptitude and a cat. The players are as follows:
· Isabelle: the cat (she left the scene before the play began)
· Curly: DH (has a great sense of humor and more patience than Job)
· Moe: Me (I just want to get it done)
The scene: Two old folks staring at the conduit. Measure twice, cut once and go out and buy more conduit. Originally we thought a six-foot trellis would be fine but reconsidered when we held it up to the box. Back to HD for more conduit cut to a 7’ length.
Pound the 4’ rebar down two feet. Slide on conduit #1. All is well (We’re using three seven-foot poles for our 2x6.) Repeat for #2. All is well. Repeat for #3 – oops!
Rebar #3 ran into stone/root ??? and took a bit of pounding with the sledge hammer to get through it. Hmmm. Top looks a little bent. File. Try again to slide the conduit over the rebar. Repeat/repeat/repeat… Get the silicone! Spray/try/file/repeat! Finally -- Voila! The frame is up. Get the ladders. The corners are tightened.
Time to unfold the netting – all across the grass. You take one end, I’ll take the other. Hmmm. How do we do this. Ok, I know… Go get the ties. You pull, I’ll tie.
It really was easy but not quick. We laughed a lot at our awkwardness and ineptitude. But we really have a nice trellis. Now if the veggies will grow we won’t look like the neighborhood idiots! So for those of you who may be as inept as DH and I – trust me, there is hope!
The veggies are in the back row; peas, cucumber, green beans, tomatoes.
Claire
So Isabelle, Curly and Moe built and erected the trellis yesterday. Now, I’ve read all about everyone’s trellises and looked at all the fabulous pictures. I’ve read Mel’s book and saw the pictures in there too. Most posts on the forums say something like, “well, we put up the trellis today.”But few posts tell what it entailed.
So here I will describe the process as experienced by two old folks with no aptitude and a cat. The players are as follows:
· Isabelle: the cat (she left the scene before the play began)
· Curly: DH (has a great sense of humor and more patience than Job)
· Moe: Me (I just want to get it done)
The scene: Two old folks staring at the conduit. Measure twice, cut once and go out and buy more conduit. Originally we thought a six-foot trellis would be fine but reconsidered when we held it up to the box. Back to HD for more conduit cut to a 7’ length.
Pound the 4’ rebar down two feet. Slide on conduit #1. All is well (We’re using three seven-foot poles for our 2x6.) Repeat for #2. All is well. Repeat for #3 – oops!
Rebar #3 ran into stone/root ??? and took a bit of pounding with the sledge hammer to get through it. Hmmm. Top looks a little bent. File. Try again to slide the conduit over the rebar. Repeat/repeat/repeat… Get the silicone! Spray/try/file/repeat! Finally -- Voila! The frame is up. Get the ladders. The corners are tightened.
Time to unfold the netting – all across the grass. You take one end, I’ll take the other. Hmmm. How do we do this. Ok, I know… Go get the ties. You pull, I’ll tie.
It really was easy but not quick. We laughed a lot at our awkwardness and ineptitude. But we really have a nice trellis. Now if the veggies will grow we won’t look like the neighborhood idiots! So for those of you who may be as inept as DH and I – trust me, there is hope!
The veggies are in the back row; peas, cucumber, green beans, tomatoes.
Claire
mckr3441
Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 765
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 84
Location : Cleveland Heights, Ohio (5b)
Re: The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
I just cheat and use a tomato cage that can be unfolded so I use it vertically down the length of the box. Works really well for peppers and tomatos and the cucumbers I leave it in a square.
Yours does look nicer.
Yours does look nicer.
aspiegardner- Posts : 125
Join date : 2010-04-29
Location : sterling colorado
Re: The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
Woo-hoo Claire and DH!
It looks fantastic!! THe reason Isabelle left was that she knew mom and dad could handle things this time without her!
It looks fantastic!! THe reason Isabelle left was that she knew mom and dad could handle things this time without her!
PB- Posts : 95
Join date : 2010-03-11
Age : 59
Location : North Carolina
Re: The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
Claire,
Trellis looks great! Can't wait to see the vining crops on it.
Here is a picture of my ONLY trellising plants - the cucumbers. There are 4 plants which are doing just fine planted in a window box.
Trellis looks great! Can't wait to see the vining crops on it.
Here is a picture of my ONLY trellising plants - the cucumbers. There are 4 plants which are doing just fine planted in a window box.
Re: The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
You give me hope. I have 4 melons/squash in a northern row and do not have my trellis up yet. One is a pumpkin and it is growing way faster than I anticipated. Since I have never managed to actually have a pumpkin plant survive this long I think I counted it out before it began. I guess I had better get hopping.
Re: The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
Congratulations Claire! Now you're much more knowledgeable and can answer all the trellis 'how to' questions that come up. Ain't experience great!
Re: The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
Great Job! My weekend project is to putting up our Trellis. I hope ours turn out as nice as yours.
Dietryin- Posts : 134
Join date : 2010-04-02
Location : Lake County IL. Zone 5A
Re: The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
Very nice indeed. Mine are all wonky, but I figure the plants don't care and since the neighbours know they'll benefit from the garden, they aren't saying anything either.
Retired Member 1- Posts : 904
Join date : 2010-03-03
Location : USA
Re: The Story of the Great Trellis-raising
cherriesjubilee wrote:Claire,
Trellis looks great! Can't wait to see the vining crops on it.
Me too, Cherries!!!
My peas are up but not yet vining. I just put in the tomatoes this week. Beans and cukes aren't showing yet. Can't wait till they like like yours!
Thanks everyone for the nice feedback. Every moment in the garden brings pleasure.
Claire.
mckr3441
Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 765
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 84
Location : Cleveland Heights, Ohio (5b)
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|