Let's see those '11 gardens! - Page 14

08-16-2011, 11:31 AM

I've been thinking about an autumn crop. What are good things to plant?

jjirons69 · 08-16-2011, 06:53 PM

I've planted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, collards, mustard, and various lettuces for my fall garden. I'll probably just stick to collards and mustard this year. I love fresh greens in December and January.

bigpedunn · 08-17-2011, 05:17 PM

My garden got taken by the great flood of 2011 better luck next year!

SvilleKid · 08-20-2011, 05:14 PM

My Garden, starting two days ago! A small stand of okra remains on the right side of the pix. Otherwise, it's all history. I had, without a doubt, the highest yields I've ever had. Don't know why. Maybe because I got a two week jump on planting? Heck, at least half the seeds I planted were from 2 seasons ago, and I've kept them frozen between uses. Will have to replenish green beans and purple hull pea seeds next season. Had a nice 1 hour shower this afternoon, so I'll hook up the disc to the tractor, and turn it under tomorrow, getting it ready for 2012.

mmblz · 08-26-2011, 05:36 PM

Finally have some flowers. More than just this but here's my favorite shot:

echinacea by mmblz, on Flickr

Still improving the soil on the north side. This year's buckwheat crop was the best yet.

buckwheat by mmblz, on Flickr

Now tilled in, winter rye will be spread tomorrow, ahead of the storm.

Mr B · 08-29-2011, 11:22 AM

Cool pics mmblz.

shilala · 08-29-2011, 12:25 PM

The Coneflowers look great, Julian. I love them, but have always stuck them in a corner. I never thought to line a path with them. I love the color, too. They look great with your house and sidewalk.
You just did a great job, period. Thanks for the idea.

mmblz · 08-29-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

The Coneflowers look great, Julian. I love them, but have always stuck them in a corner. I never thought to line a path with them. I love the color, too. They look great with your house and sidewalk.
You just did a great job, period. Thanks for the idea.

Thanks Scott.
I have to admit though, they are more in a corner than anything else... What you see there is a drip edge

Don't have a good pic of the path here - it is blue stone with creeping thyme in between the stones.

08-29-2011, 12:43 PM

I'm dieing under an avalanche of greenbeans. We've been eating, freezing, canning and giving them away but they won't stop.
Corn is finally ripening. Mmmm.
Root crops are done but we leave them in for now.
Last night we had steamed shrimp & greenbeans with corn on the cob for dinner. Life is good.

GWN · 08-30-2011, 06:13 PM

My wife's the gardener, but I like to grow a few plants in patio pots each year.
Here's my first pick of the hot stuff:

We also planted a nectarine tree this year and, while small, it sure produced:

wayner123 · 08-31-2011, 07:33 AM

I finally got the SFG completed. I did a combination of compost, perlite, pine mulch and potting mix. The bottom 6" is compost and the top 4" is a mixture of perlite, potting mix and pine mulch. I am really excited to see how well it does. The mix provided me with something that if a bird landed on it, it might sink in. Which is exactly the type of fluffy aeration I am looking for.

I'll try to get a pic up tonight.

Mr B · 08-31-2011, 12:13 PM

Slow season out here huh Lance. I have only picked a handfull of Tomatoes, jalapenos have done decent. Everything is just way behind. Cool days and foggy nights.

Nice pics Jeff

08-31-2011, 12:40 PM

Yep, slow. Even the zukes. Next year I think we'll plant less heritage tomatoes and look for more cool growing varieties. We had a volunteer Roma come up late that passed the others up and looks great. Our onions and carrots are fantastic. Melons sucked. Japanese cukes did great, pickle cukes not. Corn was slow but ok. Potatoes used up all the nutrients and dropped but made a good amount of tates. Eggplant never did anything but grow and bloom, no fruit. Bell peppers still haven't ripened.
This year may not be good for the vineyards out here.

jjirons69 · 08-31-2011, 01:10 PM

Let me guess what's for supper tonight, Lance???

Greenbeans??

08-31-2011, 01:23 PM

Want some?

Skywalker · 08-31-2011, 02:12 PM

My garden sucked, this year!

I got a few peppers!

No tomatoes!

No Zucchini!

Mr B · 08-31-2011, 05:06 PM

Maybe try Hops next year Darrell

Skywalker · 08-31-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr B

Maybe try Hops next year Darrell

I know those grow in this area!!!

08-31-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr B

Maybe try Hops next year Darrell

And barley!

Ahbroody · 08-31-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

My garden sucked, this year!

I got a few peppers!

No tomatoes!

No Zucchini!

we have insane zucchini here. We pulled two bushes they were running away. Broccoli is coming in nice, peppers are okay, cucumbers are also nuts. Tomatoes are okay. Green beans has been a learning experience. The ones that grew best kids didn't like

08-16-2011, 11:31 AM	#1
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! I've been thinking about an autumn crop. What are good things to plant?

08-16-2011, 06:53 PM	#2
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! I've planted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, collards, mustard, and various lettuces for my fall garden. I'll probably just stick to collards and mustard this year. I love fresh greens in December and January. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

08-17-2011, 05:17 PM	#3
bigpedunn Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Patrick Location: Brownville Nebraska Posts: 233 Trading: (0)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! My garden got taken by the great flood of 2011 better luck next year!

08-20-2011, 05:14 PM	#4
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! My Garden, starting two days ago! A small stand of okra remains on the right side of the pix. Otherwise, it's all history. I had, without a doubt, the highest yields I've ever had. Don't know why. Maybe because I got a two week jump on planting? Heck, at least half the seeds I planted were from 2 seasons ago, and I've kept them frozen between uses. Will have to replenish green beans and purple hull pea seeds next season. Had a nice 1 hour shower this afternoon, so I'll hook up the disc to the tractor, and turn it under tomorrow, getting it ready for 2012. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975. Last edited by SvilleKid; 10-24-2011 at 07:44 PM.

08-26-2011, 05:36 PM	#5
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! Finally have some flowers. More than just this but here's my favorite shot: echinacea by mmblz, on Flickr Still improving the soil on the north side. This year's buckwheat crop was the best yet. buckwheat by mmblz, on Flickr Now tilled in, winter rye will be spread tomorrow, ahead of the storm. __________________ herf wear

08-29-2011, 11:22 AM	#6
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! Cool pics mmblz.

08-29-2011, 12:25 PM	#7
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! The Coneflowers look great, Julian. I love them, but have always stuck them in a corner. I never thought to line a path with them. I love the color, too. They look great with your house and sidewalk. You just did a great job, period. Thanks for the idea. __________________

08-29-2011, 12:43 PM	#9
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! I'm dieing under an avalanche of greenbeans. We've been eating, freezing, canning and giving them away but they won't stop. Corn is finally ripening. Mmmm. Root crops are done but we leave them in for now. Last night we had steamed shrimp & greenbeans with corn on the cob for dinner. Life is good.

08-30-2011, 06:13 PM	#10
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! My wife's the gardener, but I like to grow a few plants in patio pots each year. Here's my first pick of the hot stuff: We also planted a nectarine tree this year and, while small, it sure produced: __________________

08-31-2011, 07:33 AM	#11
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! I finally got the SFG completed. I did a combination of compost, perlite, pine mulch and potting mix. The bottom 6" is compost and the top 4" is a mixture of perlite, potting mix and pine mulch. I am really excited to see how well it does. The mix provided me with something that if a bird landed on it, it might sink in. Which is exactly the type of fluffy aeration I am looking for. I'll try to get a pic up tonight. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

08-31-2011, 12:13 PM	#12
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! Slow season out here huh Lance. I have only picked a handfull of Tomatoes, jalapenos have done decent. Everything is just way behind. Cool days and foggy nights. Nice pics Jeff

08-31-2011, 12:40 PM	#13
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! Yep, slow. Even the zukes. Next year I think we'll plant less heritage tomatoes and look for more cool growing varieties. We had a volunteer Roma come up late that passed the others up and looks great. Our onions and carrots are fantastic. Melons sucked. Japanese cukes did great, pickle cukes not. Corn was slow but ok. Potatoes used up all the nutrients and dropped but made a good amount of tates. Eggplant never did anything but grow and bloom, no fruit. Bell peppers still haven't ripened. This year may not be good for the vineyards out here.

08-31-2011, 01:10 PM	#14
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! Let me guess what's for supper tonight, Lance??? Greenbeans?? __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

08-31-2011, 01:23 PM	#15
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! Want some?

08-31-2011, 02:12 PM	#16
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! My garden sucked, this year! I got a few peppers! No tomatoes! No Zucchini! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-31-2011, 05:06 PM	#17
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Let's see those '11 gardens! Maybe try Hops next year Darrell