Apr 21, 2013 Thread starter #461 2dream Flibbertigibbet Joined Jul 16, 2008 Messages 2,580 Reaction score 3 Points 200 Location Brandon, MS The good thing is I shouldn't have to ever do this again or till or plow. From here on it should be smooth gardening. Well...... unti my top pallets rot.
The good thing is I shouldn't have to ever do this again or till or plow. From here on it should be smooth gardening. Well...... unti my top pallets rot.
Apr 22, 2013 #462 Wannabefree Little Miss Sunshine Joined Sep 27, 2010 Messages 13,397 Reaction score 712 Points 417 Welcome back 2 dream!! Sounds like you have been very busy. Got any pics?
Apr 22, 2013 #463 snapshot Farmwife Joined Jun 27, 2011 Messages 1,542 Reaction score 1 Points 120 Location Mississippi Glad to see you back and gardening! Did you plant your tomatoes with a tum underneath for the calcium?
Glad to see you back and gardening! Did you plant your tomatoes with a tum underneath for the calcium?
Apr 22, 2013 Thread starter #464 2dream Flibbertigibbet Joined Jul 16, 2008 Messages 2,580 Reaction score 3 Points 200 Location Brandon, MS Snapshot - No Tum - but will take care of that tomorrow. I can't replant them but I can put the tum in the ground next to them. Wannabe - Pic below
Snapshot - No Tum - but will take care of that tomorrow. I can't replant them but I can put the tum in the ground next to them. Wannabe - Pic below
Apr 22, 2013 #465 frustratedearthmother Sustainability Master Joined Mar 10, 2012 Messages 20,981 Reaction score 24,367 Points 453 Location USDA 9a 2-Dream.....Such a neat looking garden and I'm sure it'll last for-ever! Can you explain the purpose of the pallet top?
2-Dream.....Such a neat looking garden and I'm sure it'll last for-ever! Can you explain the purpose of the pallet top?
Apr 22, 2013 Thread starter #466 2dream Flibbertigibbet Joined Jul 16, 2008 Messages 2,580 Reaction score 3 Points 200 Location Brandon, MS The weeds can't grow wher the slats are so there is much less weeding. The cinderblock holes are perfect for growing herbs and keeping them contained.
The weeds can't grow wher the slats are so there is much less weeding. The cinderblock holes are perfect for growing herbs and keeping them contained.
Apr 23, 2013 #467 Wannabefree Little Miss Sunshine Joined Sep 27, 2010 Messages 13,397 Reaction score 712 Points 417 That's gonna be an awesome garden!!! I like the idea of herbs in the cinder block holes!
Apr 25, 2013 #468 Corn Woman Almost Self-Reliant Joined Dec 26, 2010 Messages 526 Reaction score 14 Points 133 Location Utah Nice raised beds.
Apr 25, 2013 #469 frustratedearthmother Sustainability Master Joined Mar 10, 2012 Messages 20,981 Reaction score 24,367 Points 453 Location USDA 9a That's awesome - kinda like built in mulch! I want some!!
Apr 25, 2013 #470 pinkfox Super Self-Sufficient Joined Feb 11, 2011 Messages 4,433 Reaction score 37 Points 202 Location W.TN cinderblock holes work well for strawberries too