Re: Frost's North Central Florida Garden

Soose 4/3/2022, 10:20 am

Frost? wrote:Well, after the torrential rain through the night it does look like the bottoms of the trays are somewhat stressed (quite bulged). I'll keep an eye on things and post any modifications.

Did you put an overflow in the bus trays? Maybe you don't need it but I will. (With the water collecting reservoir in my wicking beds.)

Frost? 4/3/2022, 1:24 pm

No, I didn't. 1/4" drain holes, but it just flows to the ground. If I get bored with other projects maybe I'll incorporate something. I did put a length of 1/2" galvanized pipe across the bottom of the trays at the mid point for support. Makes me feel a lot more confident in not blowing them out!

Frost? 4/8/2022, 2:10 pm

Working compost pile is in good shape, tapping into it as needed.

Frost's North Central Florida Garden - Page 4 100_6641

But, the "neglect" pile was in dire need of flipping, and with cooler weather out there, today was the day:

Frost's North Central Florida Garden - Page 4 100_6642

Next time I hire a local kid to do it for me; I've got better (easier) things to do with my time!

Soose 4/8/2022, 2:18 pm

Beautiful!

**sanderson** 4/9/2022, 2:04 pm

That is a huge pile!

Frost? 4/9/2022, 3:25 pm

sanderson wrote: That is a huge pile!

Should last me awhile! Still working in some chicken poo; next seasons supply!

Frost? 9/19/2022, 7:00 pm

Frost? wrote:But, the "neglect" pile was in dire need of flipping, and with cooler weather out there, today was the day:

Next time I hire a local kid to do it for me; I've got better (easier) things to do with my time!

...but I didn't, and it was finally time to address the mess. Fully covered in weed growth which I hand stripped; and this is what the pile reduced itself to in 5 months of idle time:

Frost's North Central Florida Garden - Page 4 Me_nex11

Frost's North Central Florida Garden - Page 4 Compos10

Then flipped it. See you in the Spring baby!

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