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Ninny:
Wow! Kat! Very impressive! I hope to be able to at least grow some things in containers. If I get ambitious, I'd better get there pretty soon, we are getting some pretty warm temps. I've been looking at some things, my husband saw something at Sam's Club that he said he could build for me, it was a container type gardening area. We'll see if HE gets ambitious! ;)
Kathy :D
Kat:
Oh Roy, I'm with you on the winter greens. Down here we can grow quite a few things in the winter.
Here is another spot that I had some mustard greens, lettuce and broccoli planted.
This is one purple colored mustard that really got large and it was tasty too.
Hey Kathy you can do a lot in containers from what I've seen on some sites. I think you should definitely give it a try.
mercy, peace and love
Kat
Roy Martin:
Kat, You have a love for gardening. I cant keep from thinking that its part of our design. Its kind of sad that so many people miss out on it.
When I'm gardening or taking notice to flowers and trees, all plants for that matter; it reminds me of our heavenly father. Gardening is so healthy for us physically and emotionally. I would be lost if I couldn't garden and plant things. No doubt that God loves a beautiful garden. He is the master gardener, don't you think?
Ill present some pictures soon of my garden spot; before & after.
I really like working the little areas like you have yours though. It is easier to maintain, and it just seems to be more informal.
Kathy, you would be surprised at how much you can grow in containers. Its really very simple and easy to maintain by using micro irrigation since most peoples problems are from too much or not enough watering. Automate it and no worries. Watering with a hose or by pouring it in on the pot causes soil compaction and then water just runs down the sides rather than reaching the center of the plant. For house plants, I water with soapy water every month or so, liquid dish soap, Joy. It acts as a wetting agent and also improves aeration.
OK I'm getting carried away. If I don't stop myself I would be writing a book here.
Happy gardening everyone.
Oh and by the way; I specialize in hydroponics if anyone needs help with that.Ive been designing systems for 30 years.
Peace
Roy M
Kat:
Hi Roy,
I do love gardening and chatting about it has been a delight. I do think that God uses His creation to teach us about Himself in so many ways. For me nature gives peace to my soul and I have a passion to be close to it.
I had a large veg. garden years ago, but it was so much work and veggies were not so expensive back then. So I've been working in the yard in flower beds and trying to landscape since then. A couple of years ago it just hit me that I should start up a veg. garden, so I got one spot started, not so big and not too much work. But I really liked it, so I started another small spot and then another. So I'm pretty happy with what I've got going now and it's plenty big enough to keep me busy and supply some nice veggies.
You keep coming up with those helpful hints, For house plants, I water with soapy water every month or so. Okay I'm going to try that one too, so do keep'um coming :)
mercy, peace and love
Kat
Roy Martin:
Kat, you can count on me to keep em coming since you asked. As Jimmy Durante use to say," I got a million of em". Also, don't hold back on asking questions. It is a delight for me as well, and a blessing also.
Oh and by the way; Silvia has registered today with the forum. I guess Ill have to get another computer.
Ill be back with some stuff as it comes to me. Talk to ya later.
Roy M
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