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@beehaw.orgIt's been a flurry of activity this week - we've been hosting a friend who's here to build out his photography portfolio. As part of that, there were a number of chores and tasks I had to delay in order for him to get some of the shots he was looking for, followed by mad dashes of activity and pausing for shots while in the doing. He ended up with some ~1200 photos and maybe an hour or two of drone footage:
(I am the blue/gray dot)
I definitely tend to see the work left to do in the gardens instead of what's been accomplished unless I'm showing things to people, so let me just say this:
I'm really impressed by the work you're putting in for your gardens, and how they're coming along!
What's growing on with you all?
Hello everyone,
As the title said, I am looking at starting some okra from seeds, but wanted to know if I am too late in the season to start, or if I am good for where I am?
I will be growing the okra in large containers specifically, but I could do raised beds if that would be better.
So far I've planted fruit-bearing trees and other perennials over the past 12 years living in rural Maine. I have zero experience with annual vegetable gardening. My, initial, plan is to start with one vegetable next spring/summer. I've chosen cucumbers since it is the most popular amongst my immediate family members (wife and two boys).
The motivation behind this is NOT for sustenance. It is to add an enjoyable hobby for my self. In the off chance that it is NOT enjoyable, then I haven't invested too much time, effort and money. If I end up enjoying it (which I believe I will), then starting small would be less overwhelming and conducive to a gradual learning experience. Henceforth, since this is not for personal sustenance, we have a local food bank that I could contribute to.
My initial idea is to start growing the cucumbers in a large plastic pot located in my back yard.
And that is how far I've gotten in the planning process.
Any and all advice is very welcome.
Hey all, hope your July has started off well! I've been watching rain systems come our way before splitting apart just west of us only to reform just east of us, but our plants are doing okay so far. On Friday my wife and I are having lunch with a friend who insists I take some plants home, and who am I to say no?
I got to hear happy hummingbird chirps at the bee balm today, which is always nice. And our valerian is flowering - I didn't realize how much I would love its flowers...
So, the bag is labeled as "peperone" and they are growing well, but when do I water them, I've been doing daily. Also, how do I get rid of flies, baby flies are hatching in my pot and I want them gone, I need an organic and affordable solution for that too.