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Used window frames 2 B used 4 raised bed for vegetables - safe?
Comments (2)Hi there. You asked for an honest opinion, so here I go =:) If you are wanting raised vegetable beds, the easiest thing for you to do is to build them new. IMHO by the time you remove the glass from those frames, you've spent probably more time and energy than you would to build new frames. How would you dispose of the glass? Also, it seems like a waste of good windows that you could use for a cold frame. As far as the paint goes, if you use the windows for a cold frame, the paint won't come any where near your plants =:)...See MoreGrass in Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Comments (5)what AJBB already stated: ELBOW GREASE ... those grass killers will kill your veggies ... when prepping this fall for our second season, dig up the beds and lay newspaper down on top of the landscape fabric then add back the soil ... you can also prep future beds by laying thick BLACK plastic over the top of the beds for a few months over the summer, this will kill off all remaining grass/weed seeds as the heat builds up, like hot composting ......See MoreIrrigation System for Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Comments (2)I'd recommend using lazer tubing. This is 1/4" drip tubing that has tiny holes 'drilled' into it every 6 inches or so. Some lazer tubing actually has emitters inserted into the tubing at regular intervals. Toro makes a 1/4" poly tubing with 1/2 gal. per hour emitters placed every 6 inches. These are pressure compensating - meaning that the emitters at the end of the tubing put out just as much water as those close to the water source. These work best with our water which tends to clog some soaker hoses. Overhead sprays are not recommended because some plants are sensitive to the salts in our water landing on their foliage. Plus, water is lost to evaporation with sprayers/sprinklers while drip lines place the water right where the plants need it. Sprays can also promote some fungal pathogens on crops or flowers. You should be able to find this tubing at the local home improvement stores or at irrigation supply stores (Horizon, Sprinkler World, Ewing Irrigation, Turf Irrigation, etc.)....See MoreOzarks/sq/ft raised bed vegetable gardening questions
Comments (4)1. I've an abundance of standing oaktrees that need to be thined.I'd like to use them for my bedwalls. Any pest/fungal problems that would make this unadvisable? So long as there are not pre-existing issues, oak is a great choice. 2. where can I find a root depth requirement (so I know how tall to build my beds) per vegetable plant species. Where do I find what seed varieties work best in my area.I've gardened for years and my choice of seed is usually determined by how good the seed company's ad is.....Not all ways a good choice. Everyone around here has their own opinions, and everyone row grows...I'll be the first around here to try sq/ft container growing. Root Depth: Minimum 6 inches of soil is required. A foot would be better. And you can go higher from there to waist high - but your cost goes up in materials and growing medium. The best resource you can get for square foot gardening is the book called Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew, it's less than $20 (maybe even less than $15) and jam packed with everything you need to know and photos. Varieties of vegetables? What vegetables specifically are you wanting t grow? 3. Does anyone know how deep a bed has to be to keep earthworms alive and happy?I heard about some folks that offer weekend gardening classes.any and all advice is appreciated... Thanks. Since worms are mobile, they're going to look for food more than anything else. They'll tunnel down if they need warmth. Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline: 417-881-8909 Or visit them inside the Botanical Center at 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO Here is a link that might be useful: Map of the Gardens...See MoreJohn D Zn6a PIT Pa
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