Quantcast
Main Menu
Forum
Guidelines/Rules
Photo Contest
TFF Store
Guides/Destinations
Contact/Advertising
Hunting Forum
Other Forums
Advertisement
Affiliates
J.P. Greeson's Weekly Fishing Report
Larry Bozka's Coastal Anglers
Big Billy Kinder Outdoors
Texas Fishing & Outdoors Show
Honey Hole All Outdoors Television
Barry Stokes’ Southwest Outdoors Report
Advertisement
Newest Members
MESU Bait Company, Connercox25, metodda, Redfish2667, bigdaddybass94
71430 Registered Users
Top Posters
TexDawg 51139
JDavis7873® 50238
David Lee 50063
Pilothawk 47973
FattyMcButterpants 47219
John175 ® 45738
OldFrog 45060
Tritonman 44354
Big Red 12 38200
TreeBass 36319
Forum Stats
71430 Members
54 Forums
574424 Topics
7188054 Posts

Max Online: 21159 @ 10/25/10 03:12 PM
AnglerSurvey.com
Page 4 of 78 < 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 77 78 >
Topic Options
#4626132 - 03/19/10 06:47 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: mysavioreigns]
Siberman Online   content
Extreme Angler

Registered: 03/01/09
Posts: 1680
Loc: Titus County
I think I'd chunk it. One thing about taters is that they don't grow down. They grow shallow so it's important to keep piling dirt/leaves/straw/whatever around the plants until they flower. Some people use old tires...put a tire on the ground ,place the potatoes in the middle and cover them with soil. As they grow add layers of mulch and dirt until you need another tire. Keep this going until they're ready to harvest and then just pull the tires up. No digging required. thumb

Wondering how y'all like your raised beds. After last summer's monsoons I've been considering going that way.
_________________________

Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim .

Top
#4627023 - 03/19/10 10:36 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: Siberman]
mysavioreigns Offline
TFF Celebrity

Registered: 06/16/08
Posts: 7977
Loc: Mansfield-ish, TX
I like the raised bed, so far. Though we'll see in August laugh

The problem I have is, my soil is SOLID clay. Nearly impossible to dig into. So, raised beds were an easy pick for me.
_________________________


Fire Washington Now!

Top
#4627854 - 03/20/10 09:10 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: mysavioreigns]
kodys'papa Online   content
TFF Guru

Registered: 07/19/05
Posts: 11543
Loc: Lake Tawakoni
i had a 30 X 90 for six years near abilene and we had to fight wind in the garden all the time, we buried the tall plants very deep at planting, i was always amazed at the corn stalks- after some windy days they'd be listing badly
_________________________
http://tawakoni.blogspot.com/


Top
#4628498 - 03/20/10 11:20 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: kodys'papa]
madchad Offline
TFF Guru

Registered: 08/09/06
Posts: 26458
Loc: The Cuckoo's Nest
Sorry for you fellers that had seedlings out in this weather. We got a little snow on the ground, but all my seedlings are still safe in the seedlingararium. There have been a few additions and today we're going to start some banana peppers and add another couple of cubanelles (Mrs Chad makes some awesome rellenos!). We've also started a couple of zucchini plants. Mrs Chad uses it in fried rice so that'll be nice.

I'm proud of all my kids, but my son (a very industrious 10 yr old) is planning a garden at his mom's house. This weekend we got a box of peat pots and the seeds that he didn't already have stashed back. He's going to do cayenne, sweet banana pepper, jelly bean tomato, strawberry (we'll have to buy the seedlings), and he's considering cubanelle and serrano. He's also gonna make his mom a few flower beds with Mrs Chad's flower seed stash. He's a chip off the old block for sure!

Lucky for him he got his looks from his mom! wink
_________________________
HA!WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT!!!

Top
#4628730 - 03/20/10 12:15 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: madchad]
LoneStarSon® Online   content
TFF Guru

Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 26292
Loc: Between here and there
Originally Posted By: madchad
Sorry for you fellers that had seedlings out in this weather. We got a little snow on the ground, but all my seedlings are still safe in the seedlingararium. There have been a few additions and today we're going to start some banana peppers and add another couple of cubanelles (Mrs Chad makes some awesome rellenos!). We've also started a couple of zucchini plants. Mrs Chad uses it in fried rice so that'll be nice.

I'm proud of all my kids, but my son (a very industrious 10 yr old) is planning a garden at his mom's house. This weekend we got a box of peat pots and the seeds that he didn't already have stashed back. He's going to do cayenne, sweet banana pepper, jelly bean tomato, strawberry (we'll have to buy the seedlings), and he's considering cubanelle and serrano. He's also gonna make his mom a few flower beds with Mrs Chad's flower seed stash. He's a chip off the old block for sure!

Lucky for him he got his looks from his mom! wink
I haven't been able to find the Cubanelle peppers anywhere...bang I have Cayenne, California wonder (bell pepper), Tam Jalapeno, Jalapeno, Hot Banana, Sweet Banana, and Serrano, but no Cubanelle bang
_________________________

Top
#4629668 - 03/20/10 04:28 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: LoneStarSon®]
DHFisher Offline
TFF Team Angler

Registered: 04/06/04
Posts: 4180
Loc: Fort Worth, TX
Well, in hopes of keeping the tomatoes alive, I've covered them with old plastic flower pots then with about a foot worth of hay.

Also, I planted some jasmine last week and I've covered it with a wire cage and I've wrapped towels around it. Inside it's little house I've put in a plastic bottle filled with hot water. I'll change it out tonight. I figure that'll keep it alive. I hope
_________________________

SAC AMF
Founding Member of the Lone Star Carp Brigade - Dedicated to the promotion, education and camaraderie of carp anglers in the great state of Texas

Top
#4629675 - 03/20/10 04:29 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: DHFisher]
LoneStarSon® Online   content
TFF Guru

Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 26292
Loc: Between here and there
Originally Posted By: DHFisher
Well, in hopes of keeping the tomatoes alive, I've covered them with old plastic flower pots then with about a foot worth of hay.

Also, I planted some jasmine last week and I've covered it with a wire cage and I've wrapped towels around it. Inside it's little house I've put in a plastic bottle filled with hot water. I'll change it out tonight. I figure that'll keep it alive. I hope
I don't know what kind of jasmine you planted but we can't kill the stuff...Seriously, I've tried...Short of ripping it out by the roots, runners and all, it ain't gonna die...At least mine won't...
_________________________

Top
#4629716 - 03/20/10 04:43 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: LoneStarSon®]
DHFisher Offline
TFF Team Angler

Registered: 04/06/04
Posts: 4180
Loc: Fort Worth, TX
Huh. I thought I read it needed to be protected due to it's tropic origins. Well either way, it's extra protected
_________________________

SAC AMF
Founding Member of the Lone Star Carp Brigade - Dedicated to the promotion, education and camaraderie of carp anglers in the great state of Texas

Top
#4630235 - 03/20/10 06:54 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: kodys'papa]
Siberman Online   content
Extreme Angler

Registered: 03/01/09
Posts: 1680
Loc: Titus County
Originally Posted By: kodys'papa
i had a 30 X 90 for six years near abilene and we had to fight wind in the garden all the time, we buried the tall plants very deep at planting, i was always amazed at the corn stalks- after some windy days they'd be listing badly


For the last few years I've been planting my corn in small (10' x 10') blocks. Each plant is about 1' from the other. They pollinate really well and the roots grow together so they support each other in case of tornado weather. thumb
_________________________

Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim .

Top
#4630250 - 03/20/10 06:58 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: Siberman]
Siberman Online   content
Extreme Angler

Registered: 03/01/09
Posts: 1680
Loc: Titus County
Anybody have any tips on growing Jolakia Bhut (from India)chilis ? I got a bunch of dried ones as a present. They're supposedly 4x hotter than habaneros ( I believe it ! flame) but I'm having a beach of a time getting them to germinate.


Edited by Siberman (03/20/10 07:01 PM)
_________________________

Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim .

Top
#4631009 - 03/20/10 09:30 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: Siberman]
mysavioreigns Offline
TFF Celebrity

Registered: 06/16/08
Posts: 7977
Loc: Mansfield-ish, TX
Never tried, Siberman...you could try scratching them with a nail file, and putting them in-between a few wet paper towels.


If anyone is interested, there's a guy in Lewisville giving away free horse manure. Can't beat free...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/zip/1653725299.html
_________________________


Fire Washington Now!

Top
#4631568 - 03/20/10 11:26 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: mysavioreigns]
TreeBass Online   content
TFF Guru

Registered: 06/19/06
Posts: 36319
Loc: Central Texas
finally got the garden tilled the other day, picked up my primary crops as well. They are safely tucked in the garage waiting till the freeze passes us. Its time to grow stuff
_________________________

My success in life is measured by the number of
hunting and fishing stories that my kids can share with others


Double D Crappie Guide
Hogge's Guide Service

Top
#4632032 - 03/21/10 06:02 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: TreeBass]
Frank I Offline
TFF Guru

Registered: 07/19/05
Posts: 17130
Loc: Lewisville,Tx
Almost done with the tilling here...I'm ready to grow... clap We are happy we waiting to plant after seeing this last weather pattern
_________________________


Originally Posted By: J.D.B.
never hear me say a bad thing about Eli again.






Top
#4632419 - 03/21/10 08:50 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: Frank I]
LoneStarSon® Online   content
TFF Guru

Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 26292
Loc: Between here and there
We didn't get below 35 this morning in Lakeside Village. PULL your covers off your plants for those of you that aren't still experiencing snow...
_________________________

Top
#4632744 - 03/21/10 09:57 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: LoneStarSon®]
TreeBass Online   content
TFF Guru

Registered: 06/19/06
Posts: 36319
Loc: Central Texas
We have ice on the ground, glad I waited as well. Still leary...
_________________________

My success in life is measured by the number of
hunting and fishing stories that my kids can share with others


Double D Crappie Guide
Hogge's Guide Service

Top
#4632763 - 03/21/10 10:01 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: TreeBass]
LoneStarSon® Online   content
TFF Guru

Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 26292
Loc: Between here and there
Originally Posted By: TreeBass
We have ice on the ground, glad I waited as well. Still leary...
I only waited because I was letting my plants adjust to the nightly temperatures since most were grown in a greenhouse...I've been setting them out on the screened-in porch so they won't go into shock...I'm not worried about anymore freezing weather, mine are going out this week...thumb
_________________________

Top
#4634732 - 03/21/10 05:28 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: LoneStarSon®]
Siberman Online   content
Extreme Angler

Registered: 03/01/09
Posts: 1680
Loc: Titus County
Got down to 32 early this morning and it's been snowing (and melting) all day . I'm not worried about the greens or onions but I sure hope my peaches and plums make it.
_________________________

Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim .

Top
#4635319 - 03/21/10 07:18 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: Siberman]
LoneStarSon® Online   content
TFF Guru

Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 26292
Loc: Between here and there
For those of you in the North Texas area, I'd definitely cover my plants tonight, just in case it gets back down to freezing up there...
_________________________

Top
#4636311 - 03/21/10 09:59 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: LoneStarSon®]
sputterfuss Offline
Pro Angler

Registered: 07/24/09
Posts: 837
Loc: So.Tex.
Picked up 6 Better Boys & 6 Husky Cherry last Wed. Into 1 gal. pots with the rest. That brings the total to 21 plants. Is that too many for a 20'x12' piece of dirt? rolfmao Roughly 35F last nite and tonite as well. Mesquites have just begun to put on leaves, think we're in the clear around here. Still have to get rid of winter garden, rained 1.5" last week.


Edited by sputterfuss (03/21/10 10:06 PM)

Top
#4637245 - 03/22/10 08:16 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: sputterfuss]
DHFisher Offline
TFF Team Angler

Registered: 04/06/04
Posts: 4180
Loc: Fort Worth, TX
Uncovered everything this morning before work. Now lets hope this cold is over with
_________________________

SAC AMF
Founding Member of the Lone Star Carp Brigade - Dedicated to the promotion, education and camaraderie of carp anglers in the great state of Texas

Top
#4637269 - 03/22/10 08:21 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: DHFisher]
mysavioreigns Offline
TFF Celebrity

Registered: 06/16/08
Posts: 7977
Loc: Mansfield-ish, TX
Originally Posted By: DHFisher
Uncovered everything this morning before work. Now lets hope this cold is over with


thumb I did that as well. Surprised I got up early enough grin

I keep seeing conflicting weather reports in the D/FW area. Last night the weather channel said it was going to freeze again tonight and tomorrow. Now, weather.com is saying it'll be in the high 40s/low 50s.
_________________________


Fire Washington Now!

Top
#4639108 - 03/22/10 02:54 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: sputterfuss]
deerfeeder Offline
TFF Guru

Registered: 11/20/08
Posts: 15951
Loc: Comstock, Tx
Yep, mesquites have finally budded here, should have some leaves shortly.

Ya'll up north probably have to play it a little safe for another couple of weeks and then Spring (the real thing, not the calendar one) should have worked its way up to ya.
_________________________




Top
#4639116 - 03/22/10 02:55 PM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: deerfeeder]
LoneStarSon® Online   content
TFF Guru

Registered: 03/19/08
Posts: 26292
Loc: Between here and there
I'm going to go get started planting my over 150 pepper and tomato plants...Yeah, over 150, the final count has NOT been done (primarily because I haven't finished searching for some specific plants)...grin
_________________________

Top
#4643196 - 03/23/10 11:12 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: LoneStarSon®]
madchad Offline
TFF Guru

Registered: 08/09/06
Posts: 26458
Loc: The Cuckoo's Nest
Originally Posted By: LoneStarSon®
Originally Posted By: madchad
Sorry for you fellers that had seedlings out in this weather. We got a little snow on the ground, but all my seedlings are still safe in the seedlingararium. There have been a few additions and today we're going to start some banana peppers and add another couple of cubanelles (Mrs Chad makes some awesome rellenos!). We've also started a couple of zucchini plants. Mrs Chad uses it in fried rice so that'll be nice.

I'm proud of all my kids, but my son (a very industrious 10 yr old) is planning a garden at his mom's house. This weekend we got a box of peat pots and the seeds that he didn't already have stashed back. He's going to do cayenne, sweet banana pepper, jelly bean tomato, strawberry (we'll have to buy the seedlings), and he's considering cubanelle and serrano. He's also gonna make his mom a few flower beds with Mrs Chad's flower seed stash. He's a chip off the old block for sure!

Lucky for him he got his looks from his mom! wink
I haven't been able to find the Cubanelle peppers anywhere...bang I have Cayenne, California wonder (bell pepper), Tam Jalapeno, Jalapeno, Hot Banana, Sweet Banana, and Serrano, but no Cubanelle bang


We've got cubanelle seeds. How many do ya want and I'll mail them to ya if you'll pm me an address to send to.
_________________________
HA!WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT!!!

Top
#4643205 - 03/23/10 11:14 AM Re: TFF Gardening Thread [Re: madchad]
madchad Offline
TFF Guru

Registered: 08/09/06
Posts: 26458
Loc: The Cuckoo's Nest
I'm dying to get my hands on some of them infamous ghost pepper seeds!
_________________________
HA!WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT!!!

Top
Page 4 of 78 < 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 77 78 >



1998-2012 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide