Search
Latest topics
» Onions. Walk on?by sanderson Today at 6:02 pm
» 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
Mckr's (Claire's) Update
+2
herblover
mckr3441
6 posters
Page 1 of 1
Mckr's (Claire's) Update
Man-o-man where does the time go???? Now that I'm back from WI, and when I'm not driving my Gson all over creation, I'm working like crazy in the yard trying to finish mixing Mel's Mix for our new 4x4 and digging out garlic (I think it's garlic) from the spot where the 4x4 will go! Plus much more yard work here and at my son's house.
My peas are up. Carrots, radishes calendula, arugula, broccoli, spinach, mesculin and onions all seem to be doing okay. Broccoli is waiting for the 4x4 so I can transplant it from it's "holding pot". Tomato transplants are awaiting construction of trellis before planting.
A bunch of flowers are blooming.
I brought home a container full of chicken manure from my son-in-law's chickens in Wisconsin!!! Can you believe we drove that all the way from WI! Some is fresh; some already composted. It was all bagged and wrapped well -- the car did not stink!
Now I have to get going on a new batch of compost! Must shred tons of leaves and half composted stuff from the neighbor's last year's garden and add the chicken poop.
Tomorrow is supposed to rain AGAIN! Weekend should be good.
As your Regional Host I have been negligent. For this I apologize (again). As a fellow SFGer I have been as busy in the garden as many of you have. Please know that I am so glad you all are here on the Forums. There is so much information here and so many, many wonderful contributors. Thank you all for being here and taking part.
A great big warm to everyone! Keep posting. I'll jump in as time allows this week.
Claire
My peas are up. Carrots, radishes calendula, arugula, broccoli, spinach, mesculin and onions all seem to be doing okay. Broccoli is waiting for the 4x4 so I can transplant it from it's "holding pot". Tomato transplants are awaiting construction of trellis before planting.
A bunch of flowers are blooming.
I brought home a container full of chicken manure from my son-in-law's chickens in Wisconsin!!! Can you believe we drove that all the way from WI! Some is fresh; some already composted. It was all bagged and wrapped well -- the car did not stink!
Now I have to get going on a new batch of compost! Must shred tons of leaves and half composted stuff from the neighbor's last year's garden and add the chicken poop.
Tomorrow is supposed to rain AGAIN! Weekend should be good.
As your Regional Host I have been negligent. For this I apologize (again). As a fellow SFGer I have been as busy in the garden as many of you have. Please know that I am so glad you all are here on the Forums. There is so much information here and so many, many wonderful contributors. Thank you all for being here and taking part.
A great big warm to everyone! Keep posting. I'll jump in as time allows this week.
Claire
mckr3441
Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 765
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 84
Location : Cleveland Heights, Ohio (5b)
Re: Mckr's (Claire's) Update
The rainy weather is holding me back as well; not just in my SFG but in the rest of the yard work as well. I am harvesting the final radishes this weekend and the lettuces and spinach are almost ready to begin harvesting. Hope to plant peppers, tomatoes, and herbs in the next week or so. Peas are growing but no flowers yet.
herblover- Posts : 577
Join date : 2010-03-27
Age : 61
Location : Central OH
Re: Mckr's (Claire's) Update
Herblover, you are sooo way ahead of me! My radishes are supposed to be ready tomorrow. That's what the package said -- but I-don't-think-so! Many more days, for sure. One thing, though, they haven't lacked for water!
We harvested a ton of spring garlic on Wednesday. My hardscape garlic is growing where I want to put our new 4x4 so we have to dig it all out. I sure can't use this much early garlic so I let a few of our restaurants know. Tomorrow I will take a bunch of it over to a nearby restaurant whose chef said he might be interested.
Since I'm not much of a cook and my DH isn't interested in anything that calls for a recipe, I'm hoping someone will rescue these beautifully smelling plants. I sure don't want to see them go to the compost bin!
Today I planted pole beans, cucumbers and three tomato plants. That rounds out the back six squares of my 2x6. Peas are already up. Trellis goes up this weekend -- well, that's what's planned! Who knows.
I planted in a gentle rain today!
Claire
We harvested a ton of spring garlic on Wednesday. My hardscape garlic is growing where I want to put our new 4x4 so we have to dig it all out. I sure can't use this much early garlic so I let a few of our restaurants know. Tomorrow I will take a bunch of it over to a nearby restaurant whose chef said he might be interested.
Since I'm not much of a cook and my DH isn't interested in anything that calls for a recipe, I'm hoping someone will rescue these beautifully smelling plants. I sure don't want to see them go to the compost bin!
Today I planted pole beans, cucumbers and three tomato plants. That rounds out the back six squares of my 2x6. Peas are already up. Trellis goes up this weekend -- well, that's what's planned! Who knows.
I planted in a gentle rain today!
Claire
mckr3441
Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 765
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 84
Location : Cleveland Heights, Ohio (5b)
Re: Mckr's (Claire's) Update
I took a bunch of this spring garlic to the restaurant owner this morning and he was delighted! My grandson and I had a nice lunch there today -- on the house! I hope he wants more. I won't "sell" it but gladly will take a good-will offering. Here's a pic of the yummy gormet delicacy.
Claire
Claire
mckr3441
Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 765
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 84
Location : Cleveland Heights, Ohio (5b)
Re: Mckr's (Claire's) Update
Donating to a local restaurant was brilliant!
Welcome back!
Welcome back!
lwcommunitygardner- Posts : 14
Join date : 2010-04-24
Location : Cleveland 'burb
Re: Mckr's (Claire's) Update
Thank you, LW!
mckr3441
Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 765
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 84
Location : Cleveland Heights, Ohio (5b)
Re: Mckr's (Claire's) Update
wouldn't you like to move to live close to me???
martha- Posts : 2188
Join date : 2010-03-03
Age : 67
Location : Acton, Massachusetts Zone 5b/6a
Agreed!
Claire, I can vouch for the chicken manure, its organic! Hopefully its not too fresh. The disadvantage of the chickens is when I let them roam free they love to each my freshly planted flowers! I have also had to replant flower seeds due to their inquizative behavior.
I finally finished planting my garden, but I feel like I need to do more! I am on the search for more containers.
Happy spring gardening to all.
Mike
I finally finished planting my garden, but I feel like I need to do more! I am on the search for more containers.
Happy spring gardening to all.
Mike
Baloo- Posts : 1
Join date : 2010-05-23
Location : Wheatland WI
Re: Mckr's (Claire's) Update
Hi Mike!!! I was just going to say that my daughter and her family had a dog named Baloo so I will remember you when I see your posts!
Since I'm the official greeter on this Northern & Central Midwest Forum, let me be the first to welcome you to the SFG Forums and especially to the N&CM forum.
As far as more containers goes, might I suggest a 4'x4'x6".
We finished building our trellis today. Watch for pictures.
Claire
Since I'm the official greeter on this Northern & Central Midwest Forum, let me be the first to welcome you to the SFG Forums and especially to the N&CM forum.
As far as more containers goes, might I suggest a 4'x4'x6".
We finished building our trellis today. Watch for pictures.
Claire
mckr3441
Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 765
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 84
Location : Cleveland Heights, Ohio (5b)
Re: Mckr's (Claire's) Update
Martha, I can send you a care package! The mailman might question the contents thought!
Claire
Claire
mckr3441
Certified SFG Instructor- Posts : 765
Join date : 2010-03-05
Age : 84
Location : Cleveland Heights, Ohio (5b)
Re: Mckr's (Claire's) Update
Claire, those spring garlics look very yummy!
That is an excellent idea to donate it to the restaurant. It definitaley would have been a shame to send it to the compost bin.
That is an excellent idea to donate it to the restaurant. It definitaley would have been a shame to send it to the compost bin.
Blackrose- Posts : 710
Join date : 2010-03-21
Age : 50
Location : Aurora, Ontario, Zone 5a
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|