Re: My SFG progress

clfraser 4/25/2011, 2:13 pm

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 4/25/2011, 2:14 pm

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?

buttaflie143 4/25/2011, 3:41 pm

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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. Smile

staf74 4/25/2011, 4:04 pm

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 Very Happy

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.

buttaflie143 4/26/2011, 11:34 am

I got my transplants in and even put in some seeds!!!! I'm so excited.

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Miss M 4/26/2011, 12:21 pm

Wow, Buttaflie, that's looking great!!! cheers

buttaflie143 4/26/2011, 2:57 pm

Vegetables	Date Planted	Maturity	Estimated Harvest Date
From Transplants	1^st 2^nd 3^rd 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

**camprn** 4/26/2011, 4:13 pm

FABULOUS!!! you are so on your way Gardener BF!!! HOORAY! Very Happy

buttaflie143 5/17/2011, 3:32 pm

Here are the latest pics of my garden...

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HieronRemade 5/17/2011, 3:42 pm

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

buttaflie143 5/17/2011, 4:17 pm

Basil

Green Beans
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Cucumber

Green Peas
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Lettuce

Nasturtium
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Okra

Onions

Sweet Pepper
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Zucchini

Tomato

buttaflie143 5/17/2011, 4:25 pm

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!!!!

**Furbalsmom** 5/17/2011, 8:04 pm

Nice Job Buttaflie, things are looking good for you.

Congratulations!

buttaflie143 5/17/2011, 9:32 pm

Thanks. I'm really excited this year and I can't wait until my first "real" harvest.

buttaflie143 5/17/2011, 9:34 pm

camprn wrote:FABULOUS!!! you are so on your way Gardener BF!!! HOORAY!

Thanks Camprn.

Alarion 5/22/2011, 8:28 am

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

Will be watching this one to see how it turns out, but I am expecting it to be wonderful. Good luck and kudos BF!

buttaflie143 5/22/2011, 2:25 pm

Thanks

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