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General => Show Us Your Garden => Topic started by: 007clint on May 08, 2011, 05:31:01 PM

Title: My Plano Spring Garden
Post by: 007clint on May 08, 2011, 05:31:01 PM: Tired of Rabbits, Birds, and Squirrels eating my bounty - it's screened now!

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Title: Re: My Plano Spring Garden
Post by: 007clint on May 08, 2011, 05:33:46 PM: How do I post a question about insect pests (posting appears to be turned off in that topic)? ???
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Post by: Brian Gallimore on May 09, 2011, 10:12:04 PM: you can probably turn that into a greenhouse without too much effort. I might have to evolve into something like that too.... the birds drive me crazy poking holes in my tomatoes.
Title: Re: My Plano Spring Garden
Post by: 007clint on May 10, 2011, 11:48:43 PM: It was designed to be covered in greenhouse plastic in the Fall when it starts cooling down in order to try to extend the growing season.
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Post by: MamaLove on May 17, 2011, 04:45:00 PM: Very nice!
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Post by: Pam C on May 18, 2011, 10:01:36 AM: great idea! I would love to see the progression.. please keep us updated!
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Post by: texasmufflerman on May 19, 2011, 08:06:35 AM: I like what you have done and would enjoy seeing a few more photos, including close-ups.
Title: Re: My Plano Spring Garden
Post by: 007clint on May 28, 2011, 11:34:27 AM: Progression Pictures:
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Squash with Peas behind and strawberries above
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Beans in front, Watermelon and Cantaloupe next, Vertically-pushed Potatoes in right rear corner
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Candy-corn in new screened box with removable front
Title: Re: My Plano Spring Garden
Post by: 007clint on May 28, 2011, 11:43:01 AM: More details with Close-ups:
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Hook and Eye Door hinges which allow swinging and easy removal
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Removed Door - lightweight and wide enough for wheelbarrow access
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Electric Valve on garden watering system. Temporary Garden hose supply water. I ran plastic pipe to each box and installed fittings for soaker hoses for raised boxes & drippers for pots and hanging strawberries. I just got back from a week's vacation and system worked like a dream with all plants growing madly.
Title: Re: My Plano Spring Garden
Post by: Brian Gallimore on May 28, 2011, 10:32:44 PM: thanks for posting all the pics up. I like that hinge idea too.
Title: Re: My Plano Spring Garden
Post by: 007clint on July 23, 2011, 11:03:16 AM: Ready for my Fall Garden Planting - waiting for August?
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Fall Kandy Korn already in and growing (hopefully not too early)
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Title: Re: My Plano Spring Garden
Post by: Gale on July 23, 2011, 11:30:35 AM: I planted Kandy Korn in the spring. First time to ever plant corn. Not thrilled with the outcome, but the flavor of what we got was wonderful. Still have some seeds left. Maybe I should use them up.
Title: Re: My Plano Spring Garden
Post by: 007clint on July 23, 2011, 12:09:53 PM: Pollination is the key. They are wind-pollinated - tassels on top down to the silk on the ears. So plant in squares or multiple rows. We had good corn in the Spring. Last year, the squirrels ate it just as it ripened so watch out for them.