Wannabefree...guess what I got in the mail today!?!?!?!?

[Wannabefree]

I am doing mine in Rubbermaid type totes, OUTSIDE the greenhouse. I put just a little soil in the bottom of the tote(about 4 inches or so), place the potatoes(or pieces) in the top of the soil, and layer straw or hay over the top. I add additional hay/straw as the plants start to grow and poke out the top. I keep about 6 inches uncovered until they reach the top of the tote, and then just let them go till time to harvest. I haven't had much luck sometimes, but last year when I did them this way, I got some nice good potatoes out of them. Make sure you drill a few drainage holes in the bottom of the totes though. That was one mistake I made year before last...not enough drainage, and the spuds rotted. I'm doing about 10 or so containers this year. I had NO luck at all in the garden with them. Clay soil does not a happy tater make

My road is slick Can't get going on anything just yet. I hate delay...makes for a long day *sigh*

 

[pinkfox]

awesome, thanks

im also sending you a pm

 

[Wannabefree]

No problem sis. How's E? Is her yard a mess too? I haven't been able to talk to her. :/

 

[pinkfox]

she got hit hard, compared to those around her though she got off lightly
damage to the roof, her loafing shed has vanished along with tools, hay/paine shaving bales, the garbage cans ect, and theres damage to her truck too...but she had gas heat so managed to stay warm and they got power back to her yesterday and today internet is back on. amazed hwo quickly they worked.
ins adjuster ws out this morning so itll be few days and then she can start working o getting everything back to normal.

 

[Wannabefree]

That's great news sis. I did see that clip you posted on FB, but hadn't heard anything else. Hopefully she can get everything done to get back up to par soon. That sucks all that stuff blew away!

 

[Wannabefree]

Taters are planted Well....about 1/3 of them, we ran out of soil and couldn't finish the rest. I'll get more soil next week.

 

[Wannabefree]

Well, today has been.....boring, and lazy, and painful so far. I got little sleep last night and feel like crud. I still have to run to town though regardless. DH is out cutting a few more trees down DD is working on laundry (can NOT believe it) and R is doing his disappearing act that he's really good at, in other words, he's outta pocket, but probably busy somewhere out of sight. I missed him for a hour yesterday and he had the flower beds out front cleaned. Maybe I should throw a hissy fit more often I'm getting a good chuckle out of it anyway. They know I don't feel well today, and they are every one stayin away from me for the most part, and getting some things done that I said I was going to do I love all my knuckleheads

We now have almost 200 chicks, and I have some Del eggs in the bator, first ones in over a year!!! I am excited about this hatch I need some more good quality hens, and maybe another roo. Although, the newest roo from the broody momma is actually looking fairly nice, but he's still a youngster at this point. I'll be able to tell more about him this summer. Then there will be decisions to make...either he's dinner, or he's the new second in command. He has great shape, very full bodied and broad chested, nice 5 point comb, good bright yellow legs, and good barring in all the right spots. He has good wing carriage, and a good attitude so far. If he carries his tail better than his daddy, and isn't a blatantly stupid teenager, I will definately keep him. Meanness would be the only absolute deal breaker at this point. I hope he is as good to the ladies as his daddy. I love that roo, he will NOT touch a speck of food till they are all done, and only once did he get aggressive with me as a hormonal idiot immature roo. Once is forgiveable, twice it's the stew pot

That's about all I have got for the day. I'm dragging my half dead carcass out to help DH look for his sunglasses he just lost, then off to town for an hour, and I may come home and go back to bed

Later folks

 

[FarmerJamie]

 

[BarredBuff]

 

[FarmerJamie]

Buff, she's talking taters....whatcha think about it?