How does your garden grow?

[Bulldogcakes]

Just picked some cherry tomatoes from my garden, first time I planted them. Amazing. You just cant get anything that good from the store. Fucking thing has to be watered daily, its amazing how much water it gobbles up. I also have some Basil, peppermint, greek oregano and thyme. Basil is getting close, the mint grows like crazy and comes back each year. I even find little plants all over the place from where the seeds go. I have some strawberry plants but have never had any luck with them. I get these little things the size of a pea.

Anyone else grow stuff in the backyard?

[Marc with a c]

I took this week off to start my garden.....I Rototilled the whole backyard and now I'm planting......tomatoes, watermelones. peppers, cucumberbers.......you name I'm planting it!!!!!!

what do you grow????

[IMSlacker]

This is already a thread (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59597). Same title and everything.

[Bulldogcakes]

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/cb/Oct2001/merge2.gif

[sailor]

This is already a thread (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59597). Same title and everything.

except for the grammatical error.

[commish13]

Inch by inch, row by row.

[buzzard]

mostly indoors except for the Cactus,tomatoes,herbs,peppers...here in Arizona it's hotter than shiite.:furious:

[Death Metal Moe]

How does your garden grow?

Out of the ground.

[RicShaw]

I've got poison ivy everywhere. Some of it found it's way through the basement floor

[Sheeplovr]

we use 20 20 20 and 10 30 20 fertilizer at the park the 20 20 20 is to make the flowers bulk up and 10 30 20 is called blossum boostrer wich helps them bloom more

[PapaBear]

She brought over some fresh tomatoes. Now I'm ruined for store bought ones! I probably won't enjoy another store bought tomato for months.:wallbash:

[DolaMight]

I planted weeds. the results are disappointing as expected.

[Friday]

i kill plant life.

[K.C.]

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_9GiLnZyUgM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_9GiLnZyUgM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[nate1000]

This year we planted:
Tomatoes- they are doing fairly well, we've been enjoying them for the entire season.

Beans- shit the bed- the rabbits got to them early.

Lemon cucumbers- gotten a ton so far.

Strawberries- plants are doing well, but the fruit is very undersized.

Raspberries- we are about to be swimming in them. Still green, but only a week or so away.

Broccoli- never grew a head, only leaves.

Turnips- these suck, take forever to grow and have huge leafy heads that choke out anything around them. They better be worth it when we finally pull them.

Zucchini- choked out by the Turnips. We have one vine left that is just starting to fruit.

Watermelon- Still growing. I have 2 melons on the vine now, both still only the size of a grapefruit.

The big winner this year though were the peppers.

Hungarian Hot yellow peppers- these started coming in early summer and have not stopped. I have been grilling stuffed peppers all summer long.

Jalapenos- all summer long. We halve them, pull out most of the seeds, fill with cream cheese, sprinkle with a SW seasoning, top with a piece of bacon and grill- unreal flavor.

Habaneroes- my wife planted half a dozen of these this year and we are up to our ears in habaneroes. I have no idea what to do with them. We tried to make a Jerk seasoning, but the recipe called for 10 peppers. You can't even look at the paste without your eyes bleeding out. Forget about actually cooking with it. I'm going to cut it down with some tomatoes and see if I can use it then. We are also going to make a hot pepper sauce.

Other than that, I have no idea what to do with these habaneroes. Any suggestions?

[Keotok]

This year we planted:
Tomatoes- they are doing fairly well, we've been enjoying them for the entire season.

Beans- shit the bed- the rabbits got to them early.

Lemon cucumbers- gotten a ton so far.

Strawberries- plants are doing well, but the fruit is very undersized.

Raspberries- we are about to be swimming in them. Still green, but only a week or so away.

Broccoli- never grew a head, only leaves.

Turnips- these suck, take forever to grow and have huge leafy heads that choke out anything around them. They better be worth it when we finally pull them.

Zucchini- choked out by the Turnips. We have one vine left that is just starting to fruit.

Watermelon- Still growing. I have 2 melons on the vine now, both still only the size of a grapefruit.

The big winner this year though were the peppers.

Hungarian Hot yellow peppers- these started coming in early summer and have not stopped. I have been grilling stuffed peppers all summer long.

Jalapenos- all summer long. We halve them, pull out most of the seeds, fill with cream cheese, sprinkle with a SW seasoning, top with a piece of bacon and grill- unreal flavor.

Habaneroes- my wife planted half a dozen of these this year and we are up to our ears in habaneroes. I have no idea what to do with them. We tried to make a Jerk seasoning, but the recipe called for 10 peppers. You can't even look at the paste without your eyes bleeding out. Forget about actually cooking with it. I'm going to cut it down with some tomatoes and see if I can use it then. We are also going to make a hot pepper sauce.

Other than that, I have no idea what to do with these habaneroes. Any suggestions?

Broccoli grows better in early spring or fall. It prefers a cooler soil.

And for the peppers...

Pickled Habanero Chiles

To insure the best pickled chiles, choose only the freshest ones and those with no blemishes. Bruised fruits will produce "mushy" chiles. You can also soak the chiles overnight in a brine of 3 cups water and 1 cup pickling salt to crisp them before pickling. Be sure to rinse them well to remove excess salt before processing. Note: This recipe requires advance preparation.

3 dozen fresh habanero chiles or enough to fill the jars
2 sterilized pint jars

Pickling Solution:
3 cups 5 to 6 percent distilled white vinegar
3 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons pickling salt

Poke a couple of small holes in top of each chile and pack them tightly in sterilized jars leaving 1/4-inch head space. Combine the vinegar, water, and salt. Bring the solution to a boil and pour over the chiles. Remove trapped air bubbles by gently tapping on the sides of the jars. Add more of the pickling solution if needed; close the jars. Store for 4 to 6 weeks before serving. Yield: 2 pints Heat Scale: Extremely Hot

Link to other recipes (http://www.g6csy.net/chile/pickling.html)

[KatPw]

I had ambitions to plant a vegetable garden this year. Didn't happen. I did plant some nice lavender though, love that shit.

[disneyspy]

i live in a half basement.this year i tried sumthin that worked out really good.i took gallon milk jugs and cut the bottoms out,pottin soil and plants in the top and bottom,mesh around the plants that come out of the spout,to keep the soil in.it vined out nice and keeps the sun from comin in and messin with my projectors picture(my wall is my tv screen).once the tomatos grew the plants dropped perfectly.i also have cucs,zucchini,pumpkin,watermelon(leaves dont bunch like the rest).i have to water with 9 gallons a day but its the talk of my hood

[Jughead]

Broccoli grows better in early spring or fall. It prefers a cooler soil.

And for the peppers...

Pickled Habanero Chiles

To insure the best pickled chiles, choose only the freshest ones and those with no blemishes. Bruised fruits will produce "mushy" chiles. You can also soak the chiles overnight in a brine of 3 cups water and 1 cup pickling salt to crisp them before pickling. Be sure to rinse them well to remove excess salt before processing. Note: This recipe requires advance preparation.

3 dozen fresh habanero chiles or enough to fill the jars
2 sterilized pint jars

Pickling Solution:
3 cups 5 to 6 percent distilled white vinegar
3 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons pickling salt

Poke a couple of small holes in top of each chile and pack them tightly in sterilized jars leaving 1/4-inch head space. Combine the vinegar, water, and salt. Bring the solution to a boil and pour over the chiles. Remove trapped air bubbles by gently tapping on the sides of the jars. Add more of the pickling solution if needed; close the jars. Store for 4 to 6 weeks before serving. Yield: 2 pints Heat Scale: Extremely Hot

Link to other recipes (http://www.g6csy.net/chile/pickling.html)

Don't forget to wear rubber gloves...:smile:..Or don't touch anything for 7 years....:tongue:

[RhinoinMN]

Don't forget to wear rubber gloves...:smile:..Or don't touch anything for 7 years....:tongue:

I made that mistake not once, but TWICE!

I seeded some jalapeños and cayennes and went to take a piss, and......BURN BABY BURN!


Inexplicable pain.

[britneypablo]

i live in an apartment but i have a sun room in my apartment which i have small papaya trees, they are still baby trees so i havent gotten any fruit yet and even if i dont get any i really enjoy just having the green in my place

[Jughead]

I made that mistake not once, but TWICE!

I seeded some jalapeños and cayennes and went to take a piss, and......BURN BABY BURN!


Inexplicable pain.

:bye:..Yep..I did it growing those orange monsters......I was stringing them up to dry and drinking beer.....BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..It hurt

[Jughead]

Was out in the gardens yesterday..Picked some of thesehttp://www.cyberforest.net/images/goldenzucchini.jpg and 3 big bags of green bean's..Damn they did good this year...Oh an 27 tomatoes...

[ladyface]

I grow mine at the mall (http://www.cnn.com/video/savp/evp/?loc=dom&vid=/video/crime/2008/08/24/stone.fl.pot.at.the.mall.wfor).

[Lady Resin]

I bought Baby Boy Toms this spring. For the first time. I picked 11 today. Had one with a chicken salad salad sammie. Going to make BLT's and a tomatoe salad this week. My Rosemary, oregano and mint are doing great. I cant wait for the strawberries next late spring. :clap:

[aceofspades7]

my latest haul:

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/davidcgallo/P1000067.jpg

[teej]

we grow tomatoes mostly, but also tons of fresh herbs. Basil, cilantro, oregano, thyme, and some others. It's real handy to grab a pair of scissors and cut fresh herbs to throw in any dish. Ever since we went to Italy, we've been trying to eat fresher food. The shit you buy in the store just flat out sucks. It's full of Miracle Grow and other chemicals. Who wants to eat meally vegtables that taste like sheet metal?

[Jughead]

Ok I will trade I quart baggie of sage...spicy globe basil,...1/2 bag dill ...and 1 bag of garlic chives....... All fresh after trimming I might add.... For one full bag of fresh rosemary!!!!..GOD DAMN IT I HAVE CHICKEN TO COOK!!! :wink:

[Jughead]

my latest haul:

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj108/davidcgallo/P1000067.jpg

Nice>>>>>>> I wish I had a way to show you my garden........You get a blue ribbon for the right.....But one 3rd place ribbon for picking to early....:bye:

[aceofspades7]

Nice>>>>>>> I wish I had a way to show you my garden........You get a blue ribbon for the right.....But one 3rd place ribbon for picking to early....:bye:

We done got deer - as soon as we see red, we pick. The deer love the okra the most.

[Friday]

i even murdered my chia herb garden.

[Chip Vaughn]

Anyone else grow stuff in the backyard?

I've got a couple varieties of tomatoes, some asparagus, cucumbers, bell peppers, peas, green beans, onions, potatoes, lettuce, cabbage, and several varieties of sweet corn

I've got pumpkins, peaches, and apples

Oh ya, I've also got about 2000 acres of corn and soybeans...

[NewYorkDragons80]

Anybody else growing Carnivorous plants? I have Venus flytraps, Judith Hindle, Scarlet Belle, and Nepenthes. Pictures to come later today...

[CousinDave]

I think I'm going to try a garden this fall

squash
daikons
radishs

[NewYorkDragons80]

So here they are:
The Scarlet Belle
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/033.jpg
The Venus Flytraps
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/034.jpg
The "Judith Hindle" Sarracenia
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/036.jpg
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/035.jpg
The Nepenthes
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/029.jpg

Now, mind you, all of these plants eat insects. I would recommend the Judith Hindle for ants. I wouldn't say they can control an insect infestation, but at summer's peak, the pithers of a Judith hindle literally fills up with ants.

[Jughead]

So here they are:
The Scarlet Belle
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/033.jpg
The Venus Flytraps
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/034.jpg
The "Judith Hindle" Sarracenia
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/036.jpg
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/035.jpg
The Nepenthes
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/littlekitnerboy/029.jpg

Now, mind you, all of these plants eat insects. I would recommend the Judith Hindle for ants. I wouldn't say they can control an insect infestation, but at summer's peak, the pithers of a Judith hindle literally fills up with ants. Cool..Oh and I am aware of them patio or pots Cool again

[Jughead]

Down to my last Zucchini plant..Every year I get the BUG..Its phucking sucks....Its an insect from the ground I spray...But its like sometimes they come back a little or sometimes they just DIE.. Maybe someone on here will be able to help me next year..I have picked about 6 big grocery bags of green beans,,,,,The guys at work are loving them That makes me feel good for growing them.....:smile:

[DiabloSammich]

Juggy, you probably got squash vine borer. Don't plant the zucchini in the same place next year.


My garden absolutely sucks. When you do the shit all day for a living, you don't feel like doing it when you get home. This is why my advice to women everywhere is to not marry a gynecologist.

[Jughead]

Juggy, you probably got squash vine borer. Don't plant the zucchini in the same place next year.


My garden absolutely sucks. When you do the shit all day for a living, you don't feel like doing it when you get home. This is why my advice to women everywhere is to not marry a gynecologist.

How far away..I'm wearing protection...I Know about this disease .I moved them about 10 feet....Not enough???(Serious)...:smile:.....I know you are on to it...and I seem to have odc about my zuc and cuks being in the corner of my garden....Every year beautiful bread plants parish............OH and I am a real hayseed I love the blossoms......sucks....:annoyed:

[DiabloSammich]

How far away..I'm wearing protection...I Know about this disease .I moved them about 10 feet....Not enough???(Serious)...:smile:.....I know you are on to it...and I seem to have odc about my zuc and cuks being in the corner of my garden....Every year beautiful bread plants parish............OH and I am a real hayseed I love the blossoms......sucks....:annoyed:


Are you kidding me? Squash and pumpkin blossoms, dredged in seasoned flour and fried up nice = good times.

I'll look into SVB for you. I know BT has limited results. There's a lot of harsh chemicals you can spray, but who wants that? Especially on those tasty blossoms...

[NewYorkDragons80]

Cool..Oh and I am aware of them patio or pots Cool again
Thanks. I'm also growing Marshmallows. After 2 years I can boil the root and make natural marshmallows with them.

[ahhdurr]

She brought over some fresh tomatoes. Now I'm ruined for store bought ones! I probably won't enjoy another store bought tomato for months.:wallbash:

Papabear - I believe you're in VA, and idk the apple picking situation down there... but if you ever get a chance to come up this way ... <a href = "http://www.soleburyorchards.com/">this place ruined me on store bought apples.</a>

You all seem to have really nice gardens - the wife and I have been kicking around the idea. I've got no idea how to start... anyone have planting suggestions for a lot of good strong bright sunlight? I don't think I want to plant directly into the yard either - does anyone have their garden in a box? Anything like that? What soil do you use -etc?

[RoseBlood]

I went apple picking and made apple pie :smile:

My father acquired a fig tree last year so now I have fresh figs along with tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, persimmons and zucchini.

I love autumn :happy:

[PapaBear]

Papabear - I believe you're in VA, and idk the apple picking situation down there... but if you ever get a chance to come up this way ... this place ruined me on store bought apples. (http://www.soleburyorchards.com/)
Trust me... Apples are a HUGE part of my town (though development is changing that). I'm tempted to pull my car over and pick a few almost every day this time of year. But that's considered rude. I agree, though. A fresh apple blows away a store bought one any day.

This is the biggest corporate apple company here, but there are a lot of really good "mom & pop" operations that are WAY better.

http://www.whitehousefoods.com/images/apple_butter.jpg

[ahhdurr]

Trust me... Apples are a HUGE part of my town (though development is changing that). I'm tempted to pull my car over and pick a few almost every day this time of year. But that's considered rude. I agree, though. A fresh apple blows away a store bought one any day.

This is the biggest corporate apple company here, but there are a lot of really good "mom & pop" operations that are WAY better.

http://www.whitehousefoods.com/images/apple_butter.jpg

you have apple etiquette? it's interesting that you'd just be able to pull over and pick some... here, though they're fantastic, you'd have to park in a mud lot and walk in ... then take the tractor hay ride out to the orchards (with weekending Manhattanites along with you like "well the therapist told us to get out of the city... this sucks")

[rickydavis]

gardening is for gays and women. unless you're blending heady thunder strains.

[CousinDave]

Has anyone ever tried the Aero Grow?

I've been thinking about getting a couple of them

Aero Grow (http://www.amazon.com/AeroGarden-Master-Gardener-1-Season-Gourmet/dp/B0016NUZP0?&camp=212361&linkCode=wsw&tag=coudavspla-20&creative=380789)


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51LfRvP15dL._SS500_.jpg

[ahhdurr]

gardening is for gays and women. unless you're blending heady thunder strains.
and faggots.
<br>
http://www.geocities.com/paperbag3/rorschach.jpg

[joethebartender]

I've planted some early girl & some beefsteak, tomatos. also some basil... Whatcha got planted?

[boosterp]

Have my beef steak and romo tomatoes planted along side some peppers and basal. You can do a lot on an apartment balcony.

[JerseyRich]

On Saturday planted some Basil, chives, thyme, peppermint, oregano and Zucchini.
Can't wait!

http://www.planandplant.com/image-files/greenthumb.gif

[razorboy]

Have my beef steak and romo tomatoes planted along side some peppers and basal. You can do a lot on an apartment balcony.

Romo tomatoes make awful quarterbacks. Roma tomatoes on the other hand...

[joethebartender]

You can do a lot on an apartment balcony.

That's my story too... using spackle buckets.

[boosterp]

Romo tomatoes make awful quarterbacks. Roma tomatoes on the other hand...

Dought!

[khaxzan]

Just picked some cherry tomatoes from my garden, first time I planted them. Amazing. You just cant get anything that good from the store. Fucking thing has to be watered daily, its amazing how much water it gobbles up. I also have some Basil, peppermint, greek oregano and thyme. Basil is getting close, the mint grows like crazy and comes back each year. I even find little plants all over the place from where the seeds go. I have some strawberry plants but have never had any luck with them. I get these little things the size of a pea.

Anyone else grow stuff in the backyard?

I don't plant gardens because the cats come and shit in my soil. i had fucking earwigs eating shit in there. i just left it. and all that pesticide on the apples, fuck it, just wash it with soap and water like I do!:furious: simple as that, and then you don't have to worry about cancer

[Kublakhan61]

LST and patience.

[khaxzan]

I don't have patience for gardens or farmers. I'd rather just buy from the store, then take them home and put them in the bathtub with shampoo.