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Whos doing a vegetable garden

PieterCoetzee said:
Im hoping we can try a subject that wont have us fighting.

When my folks were alive they spent a LOT of time gardening in the back yard. Both were old enough to remember WW2 Victory Gardens. They did mostly Tomatoes, Green Peppers, some kind of really long string beans, and more squash/zucchini then Pattons third Army could eat. I tried to continue it when they passed; but they were more dedicated than I could ever be.

When my kids were young, we planted potatoes in old tyres. The base tyre was filled with dirt and seed potatoes, then another tyre was placed on top and filled with dirt and more seed potatoes, and so on to about 5 feet tall. When the plants in the top tyre were ready, you pulled it off and harvested the potatoes, leaving the ones below to keep growing. That was fun for the kids. Our attempt at corn didnt work so well...

Last year I tried growing Tomatoes in pots, and it worked well enough, so Im giving it another go. Im sure Im making mistakes; I just dont know what I dont know about gardening. I just read today that Im supposed to water in the morning, instead of the evening.
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@PieterCoetzee Evening watering can lead to mildew or fungus to form on the foliage. Morning watering provides enough water that saturates the soil then the sun dries the foliage, which minimizes the chance for mildew to form.
 
I have blackberries, raspberries and blueberries that are doing okay, but we could use some rain. I am also growing bananas that get watered about every other day, but I probably won't get to enjoy much of what is growing because the squirrels, chipmunks and birds are hungry... the deer are eating the leaves and fruit off of my Mulberry tree, so that's a bust.

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PieterCoetzee said:
Im hoping we can try a subject that wont have us fighting.

When my folks were alive they spent a LOT of time gardening in the back yard. Both were old enough to remember WW2 Victory Gardens. They did mostly Tomatoes, Green Peppers, some kind of really long string beans, and more squash/zucchini then Pattons third Army could eat. I tried to continue it when they passed; but they were more dedicated than I could ever be.

When my kids were young, we planted potatoes in old tyres. The base tyre was filled with dirt and seed potatoes, then another tyre was placed on top and filled with dirt and more seed potatoes, and so on to about 5 feet tall. When the plants in the top tyre were ready, you pulled it off and harvested the potatoes, leaving the ones below to keep growing. That was fun for the kids. Our attempt at corn didnt work so well...

Last year I tried growing Tomatoes in pots, and it worked well enough, so Im giving it another go. Im sure Im making mistakes; I just dont know what I dont know about gardening. I just read today that Im supposed to water in the morning, instead of the evening.
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How dare you bring up such a controversial topic!!!! Are you trying to pick a fight?!! 🤪

In all seriousness, I've tried to grow a variety of garden crops without any consistancy of yeild. My little sister and brother in law bought a large parcel in WA on the ID border. They have been quite successful with crop sharing with other amateur farmers in the area to include shared livestock. The do a cow and pig annually with others raising chickens. All natural and home grown. I'd love to do something like that.
 
mikep said:
Being a NJ native i am required by law to plant tomatoes, at the very least. I also put in basil, peppers, eggplant and cucumbers.
Hey @Old_Me i’m puttin’ in TOMATAS again!
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what, no permit or qualification tests to ensure you Joisians meet state standards for growing them tahmatah's....??

like a QTGJR...Card, to carry at all times, in the garden centers or when ordering seeds, and accessories online.....??

Qualified

Tamahta

Growing

Joisey

Resident
 
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