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My SFG progress
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Re: My SFG progress
I love your trellises! I am using some store bought things this year because I didn't plant things in the right spots really. I am so excited you were able to do those yourself though. It gives me hope that I can rearrange for the fall and place the trellises in myself without bothering my husband with it.
clfraser-
Posts : 127
Join date : 2011-03-27
Age : 39
Location : Richmond, TX - Zone 8/9
Re: My SFG progress
Oh, and where did you get your composter? I would love to have one, and that one looks like the perfect size for my little yard. Was it expensive? or difficult to put together?
clfraser-
Posts : 127
Join date : 2011-03-27
Age : 39
Location : Richmond, TX - Zone 8/9
Re: My SFG progress
Many thanks to all of you.
Clfraser,
I got the composter at the orange box store for $98. The guy there said I could put together by myself in about an hour and my DH did it in about 1/2 that time.![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
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Clfraser,
I got the composter at the orange box store for $98. The guy there said I could put together by myself in about an hour and my DH did it in about 1/2 that time.
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buttaflie143- Posts : 356
Join date : 2011-04-07
Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
Re: My SFG progress
Butterflie,
Composting is a little more complicated than simply throwing a few things in a pile and waiting if you want OPTIMAL results and speed. Of course, that will work and has done for years but if you really are a perfectionist as you say, then I highly recommend the Rodale book of composting. You can buy it used at Amazon for as little as 80 cents!!!
It is quite simply a phenomenal read for us garden nerds....LOL
![My SFG progress - Page 2 51jcrb10](https://i.servimg.com/u/f21/15/91/24/09/51jcrb10.jpg)
Since buying the book, I have tweaked a few things and my pile is now a hive of activity. I love putting my hand into the middle and feeling the heat. On cooler mornings, opening up the middle and watching it steam away is a joy.
Composting is a little more complicated than simply throwing a few things in a pile and waiting if you want OPTIMAL results and speed. Of course, that will work and has done for years but if you really are a perfectionist as you say, then I highly recommend the Rodale book of composting. You can buy it used at Amazon for as little as 80 cents!!!
It is quite simply a phenomenal read for us garden nerds....LOL
![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
![My SFG progress - Page 2 51jcrb10](https://i.servimg.com/u/f21/15/91/24/09/51jcrb10.jpg)
Since buying the book, I have tweaked a few things and my pile is now a hive of activity. I love putting my hand into the middle and feeling the heat. On cooler mornings, opening up the middle and watching it steam away is a joy.
staf74-
Posts : 544
Join date : 2010-11-24
Age : 49
Location : York, SC
I planted today!!!!!
I got my transplants in and even put in some seeds!!!! I'm so excited.
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buttaflie143- Posts : 356
Join date : 2011-04-07
Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
My chart...
Vegetables | Date Planted | Maturity | Estimated Harvest Date |
From Transplants | 1st 2nd 3rd Plantings | Days | |
Tomatoes: | | ||
Sweet 100 | 4/16 | 65 | June 30 |
Brandywine | 4/16 | 80-100 | July 15- Aug 4 |
Pimiento Elite Sweet Peppers | 4/16 | 72-75 | July 7 (+3) |
Cucumbers (slicing) | 4/16 | 50-75 | June 15-July 10 |
Straightneck Squash | 4/16 | 46-52 | June 11-17 |
Zucchini Squash | 4/16 | 48 | June 13 |
White Ebenezer Onion Plants | 4/16 | 28-42 | May 24-June 7 |
From Seed | | ||
Okra | 4/16 | 56 | June 21 |
Wando Peas (heat resistant) | 4/16 | 67 | July 2 |
Blue Lake Bush Beans | 4/16 | 58 | June 23 |
Lettuce: | |||
Simpson Elite (heat resistant) | 4/16 | 48 | June 13 |
Butterhead | 4/16 | 50 | June 15 |
Oak Leaf | 4/16 | 45 | June 10 |
Romaine | 4/16 | 68 | July 3 |
buttaflie143- Posts : 356
Join date : 2011-04-07
Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
an update
Here are the latest pics of my garden...
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buttaflie143- Posts : 356
Join date : 2011-04-07
Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
Re: My SFG progress
Wow great job buttaflie! Argh this makes me want to get mine done so bad! Unfortunately I have to spend any free time building an ark with all the rain we've been having here. ![Razz](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_razz.gif)
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Basil
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Green Beans
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Cucumber
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Green Peas
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Lettuce
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Nasturtium
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Okra
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Onions
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Sweet Pepper
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Zucchini
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Tomato
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Green Beans
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Cucumber
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Green Peas
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Lettuce
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Nasturtium
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Okra
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Onions
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Sweet Pepper
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Zucchini
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Tomato
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buttaflie143- Posts : 356
Join date : 2011-04-07
Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
Re: My SFG progress
HieronRemade wrote:Wow great job buttaflie! Argh this makes me want to get mine done so bad! Unfortunately I have to spend any free time building an ark with all the rain we've been having here.
Thanks. Showers bring flowers....and you will have plenty!!!!
buttaflie143- Posts : 356
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Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
Re: My SFG progress
Nice Job Buttaflie, things are looking good for you.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Furbalsmom-
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Join date : 2010-06-10
Age : 77
Location : Coastal Oregon, Zone 9a, Heat Zone 2 :(
Re: My SFG progress
Thanks. I'm really excited this year and I can't wait until my first "real" harvest.
buttaflie143- Posts : 356
Join date : 2011-04-07
Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
Re: My SFG progress
camprn wrote:FABULOUS!!! you are so on your way Gardener BF!!! HOORAY!
Thanks Camprn.
buttaflie143- Posts : 356
Join date : 2011-04-07
Location : Raleigh, NC - EST
Re: My SFG progress
Wow that is looking great. Great idea on the platform - I will file that one away for me next set of boxes!
And great kids! I think it's great you are introducing them to gardening (when they will pay attention ha!) - it's a great skill to learn as I am finding out now in my 30s, and kids always love to help![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
Will be watching this one to see how it turns out, but I am expecting it to be wonderful. Good luck and kudos BF!
And great kids! I think it's great you are introducing them to gardening (when they will pay attention ha!) - it's a great skill to learn as I am finding out now in my 30s, and kids always love to help
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Will be watching this one to see how it turns out, but I am expecting it to be wonderful. Good luck and kudos BF!
Alarion- Posts : 15
Join date : 2011-05-21
Location : Hampton Roads, Virginia
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