tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post4017445622843317204..comments2024-03-28T16:50:48.709-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: SOIL IS IN THE RAISED BEDS1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-55684586468247396492014-03-08T05:30:28.479-06:002014-03-08T05:30:28.479-06:00Just found ur Blog n signed up-this is also a drea...Just found ur Blog n signed up-this is also a dream of ours but n Tennessee-cant wait 2 follow ur progreaa-its all sooo beautiful so far =0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-47661425649056967102014-03-07T15:01:24.279-06:002014-03-07T15:01:24.279-06:00The years are catching up with me so I'm going...The years are catching up with me so I'm going to limit my gardening to containers this year. Just wanted to pass on a little weather lore given to me by my grandmother who was an early settler in Ark. She said to never trust the Spring weather until after Easter. And Easter doesn't come until April 20 this year. That is really late. Hate for late freezes to dampen all your enthusiasm. JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-55084059278206161932014-03-04T12:30:41.178-06:002014-03-04T12:30:41.178-06:00Funny... I check your blog every so often and I...Funny... I check your blog every so often and I've rebuilt my garden this year and followed the same steps as you guys. Raised beds, new watering system, etc. But mine is much smaller so I only had 2 yards of dirt and about a yard of stone (instead of mulch). Just a few weeks ahead of you here in FL! I've already got everything growing and my bean plants are about 8" tall now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17135971619656805570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-56517295473530808132014-03-04T10:50:26.852-06:002014-03-04T10:50:26.852-06:00Looks good! You must be creaking! I have to warn...Looks good! You must be creaking! I have to warn you - don't be surprised if some critters go digging in your new soil while you are away. Every year, when we add the fresh compost to our raised beds, some critters (I'm blaming the squirrels and raccoons) start digging. I think the smell makes them think that there should be some good grubs in there. I was so surprised the first year when it looked like a three year old had dug up and tossed half of our seedlings all over the place. We replanted and they did it again the next day! We now add our fresh compost and wait a few days before anything else goes in the beds.Katie C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-39732080026538906092014-03-04T04:40:25.603-06:002014-03-04T04:40:25.603-06:00Our weather in Indiana has been so off compared to...Our weather in Indiana has been so off compared to years before that I'm not sure when we will be able to plant. I love your raised beds I have 4 and then a 8x24 garden spot beside them just for my maters, lol. I always enjoy your blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496062447675214958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-38155943400627042732014-03-04T01:35:10.561-06:002014-03-04T01:35:10.561-06:00Well done, that is going to make some fantastic fr...Well done, that is going to make some fantastic fruit and veg. What I would give for a garden big enough to have a veg patch like that. Fingers crossed that I get the allotment that I applied for here without too much of a wait.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-82161359782818738742014-03-03T15:26:11.561-06:002014-03-03T15:26:11.561-06:00You are a legend! Just a suggestion for your empt...You are a legend! Just a suggestion for your empty beds, perhaps planting some living mulch like lucerne, chickpeas, red/white clover, pinto peanut (all legumes) etc. You just leave it then a few weeks before you sow your seeds you turn them into the bed. The whole process brings nitrogen and nutrients to your bed. It's really good for deep beds too as it keeps the soil from becoming hard. I'm not sure if it will last for more than a year but something small like clover should. It will help with keeping the weeds at bay while benefiting your soil. Will be trying it myself for the first time this year. We can purchase 'green manure' kits.FionaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09044498829299165675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-42747127970631225642014-03-03T14:46:04.319-06:002014-03-03T14:46:04.319-06:001st Man,
Looking really good. I know that was a ...1st Man,<br /><br />Looking really good. I know that was a lot of work, it's a good thing you had help with your new wheel barrow. Temperatures are really cold here with snow and ice this afternoon. Stay warm.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-64284678447793678672014-03-03T13:31:55.393-06:002014-03-03T13:31:55.393-06:00Looooking good! Can't wait to see plants grow...Looooking good! Can't wait to see plants growing in them!WendyFromNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304299903828406750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-81514437029292270672014-03-03T13:19:49.921-06:002014-03-03T13:19:49.921-06:00Might be an idea to put that spare soil into some ...Might be an idea to put that spare soil into some containers or store it on some matting to keep out weeds. The beds you filled will settle a surprising amount within a short time so that even a heavy application of compost may not be enough to keep a decent depth. Very neat job though and well planned.JohnandJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506275036086045557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-24182768251609778482014-03-03T13:12:00.739-06:002014-03-03T13:12:00.739-06:00Wow that was quite a job! In the 80-degree heat to...Wow that was quite a job! In the 80-degree heat too. The soil looks wonderful and the beds look great. It is also nice to see some green grass. We still have 2-feet of snow on the ground. I will need to garden vicariously from my blogging friends for a while. I hope 2nd Man feels better soon.Grow a Good Lifehttp://growagoodlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-18826609621417727182014-03-03T11:35:09.550-06:002014-03-03T11:35:09.550-06:00You might want to put weed fabric of thick mulch o...You might want to put weed fabric of thick mulch on the beds you won't be using this year as there are always plenty of wind blown weed seeds looking for a nice place to grow... might save you some work!!beachdaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792137239502289918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-9228271984313081102014-03-03T09:15:09.309-06:002014-03-03T09:15:09.309-06:00great job! you are ready to grow!great job! you are ready to grow!jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-72380838558751819152014-03-03T08:45:30.847-06:002014-03-03T08:45:30.847-06:00Looks like a job well done. I bet you could plant...Looks like a job well done. I bet you could plant peas and other cold crops now. I know I will as soon as the snow is gone and the beds are workable. I try to plant peas by St. Patrick's Day. Don't know if that will happen this year.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.com