Please, let's see your light set ups for winter 2019!
Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
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Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
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Let Us See Your Pole Bean Set-up
Comments (30)Like Justaguy, I use tall T-posts, spaced 5 feet apart, as support for trellises. I then top each pole with a 1 & 1/4" PVC "T" fitting, through which I run a 3/8" rebar rod between the poles as a top wire. I tie a second rebar rod about 12" from the bottom, and tie vertical strings between the two rods as necessary. The rebar not only prevents sagging at the top, but keeps the strings from sliding together in strong winds. You can see the construction in the photo below: "Pole 191" beans The trellis is about 6 & 1/2 feet tall. I usually run a few horizontal lines of plastic baler twine between the poles as well, and wrap the vertical strings around them as I run them down. The vertical strings are sisal baling twine; beans prefer to climb organic materials. The whole system reinforces itself - I have never lost one of these trellises to strong winds. You can even grow squashes & melons on them... but to do so, use a stronger top support, and a sturdier mesh than string (such as clothes line, or concrete reinforcing wire). Baler twine is very economical for string trellises; it comes in very large rolls, and is highly weather-proof. You can find it at Farm & Fleet stores, or at farm coops. Most of the beans in the photo above were eaten by rabbits, so the spacing was much wider than normal... but it allowed me to show the structure. This is what the trellises look like when fully covered: "Tucomares Chocolate" runner bean (left), "Blue Marbutt" snap bean (right) Yardlong beans "Insuk's Wang Kong" runner beans The reason pole beans are often in their own area is that they create a lot of shade... plus, you need room around them to harvest. If you run trellises only on the north side of the garden (or of each plot), then you can plant other veggies much closer, so the leaf canopies touch at the base. I've done this with tomatoes, and both plants seemed quite happy with the arrangement....See MoreMy x-mas stuff is up! Let me see your holiday kitchen...
Comments (89)Hi Mellie... I get asked that question soooo often from other GW people..I got it at Bed Bath and Beyond..but I haven't seen it there lately. Your best bet is to look online for something similar...Good Luck! KA:)...See MoreDo you grow your Citrus trees inside in winter and what's your set up?
Comments (48)Bklyn, it looks like you are using the same lights as I. Nice. Are those L.E.D light bulbs? Socal very nice. I love that reflection. It looks very bright in there. NO wasted light for sure. Kvetch, you are not kidding there. I can't believe how LONG we have had this cold, snow, and below average temps, and it's not even winter yet. I keep looking at the ten day forecasters outlook and now I see 30's . no 40's. I think I am going to be sick. The ones on the porch I have to water often if I use a fan. If I don't use a fan, it can take a few weeks before they need watering, but they only stay moist thank God. The one in my all season porch, I have to water those every few days because it's much warmer in there, much more sunlight, and I also use fans. LOl. I hear you about window hogging..lol Right now my tree and orchids are competing for the best spot. Jenny, very nice. One of these days I am going to get an Australian lime. Does it produce lots of flowers that smell nice? I would go after the fragrance more than anything.. Laura, didn't it seem like yesterday when we were growing them all outside? Boy do I miss the days when all you had to do was use a hose..((( Yes, all the twist and turns one has to take to get around each tree can be such a pain. Very nice looking too.I hear you got a couple of scale? That's easy to get rid of once and for good. Let me know if you need a suggestion.)...See MoreTime for a potted aloe show. Please. Let's see them 2019
Comments (98)Eryn - Aloe plants (and almost all succulents) will indeed change colors due to light levels. Some will turn quite red, others a bronzy brown color. Many find these color changes desirable. It is not necessarily a sign of trouble. I find that nearly every time I repot or replant an Aloe vera plant, it will turn brownish for a while. This is probably due to stress. This Aloe vera plant is quite green in this picture - This is the same plant, looking quite bronze colored, or suntanned. If the plant is otherwise healthy, don't sweat the color change. It may be a good sign that your plant is getting enough good light. ;-)...See Morevvasabi
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