tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post526929946455644923..comments2024-03-28T16:50:48.709-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: CITRUS DIED IN THE FREEZE NOW A NEW PLAN1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34952834948409882422021-05-02T23:33:08.351-05:002021-05-02T23:33:08.351-05:00Yeah it's a bummer but we'll figure out so...Yeah it's a bummer but we'll figure out something. I think a greenhouse would be great but that's going to have to be a bit further down the road. I've seen some of those windows turned into greenhouses. SO cool. Can't wait to hear your progress. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-82889034836317807692021-05-02T23:24:47.538-05:002021-05-02T23:24:47.538-05:00yes, definitely going to do that. That's one ...yes, definitely going to do that. That's one of the three we're thinking of. And I LOVE figs. 2nd Man not so thrilled with them but I think I can convert him, ha. Stay tuned!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-14538746142840798452021-05-02T23:24:04.505-05:002021-05-02T23:24:04.505-05:00YES, we love it and they are so useful and so heal...YES, we love it and they are so useful and so healthy. Hoping to figure out something that will work. Not willing to give up on them yet, ha.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-43964294641176560952021-04-27T21:52:08.167-05:002021-04-27T21:52:08.167-05:00Oooh, we'll have to check that out. I think S...Oooh, we'll have to check that out. I think Swiss Chard grows in this zone. And rainbow sounds like it's pretty to see and well if it's yummy to eat then alright!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-50254248469254917992021-04-27T21:50:52.919-05:002021-04-27T21:50:52.919-05:00Now see, I always heard plastic was not good for t...Now see, I always heard plastic was not good for the health of the plants but are wonderful to share this info. I know large clay/ceramic can be very heavy. We would like the look of clay but not the weight. I need to find the right size. Bit enough to produce fruit but not gigantic. Need to research some sizes. Thank you for this info!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-70006859575631674362021-04-27T21:49:11.309-05:002021-04-27T21:49:11.309-05:00So sad. It's stunning how much citrus was los...So sad. It's stunning how much citrus was lost. I know you lost some too. So sorry for that. OK we've never watched Escape to the Chateau but now I'm curious! Maybe we'll have the only orangery in all of the county, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-12817319637681549712021-04-27T21:20:37.637-05:002021-04-27T21:20:37.637-05:00Oh that's an interesting idea. I like that. ...Oh that's an interesting idea. I like that. Plus the'll probably sit better than just "on the ground". It would look more permanent. Thank you!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-53893614858152625682021-04-27T21:14:07.479-05:002021-04-27T21:14:07.479-05:00Thank you, yes, we're thinking of the future n...Thank you, yes, we're thinking of the future now (well we always try to but for citrus we're going to have to plan ahead, ha). It's ok for the loss, we learn from our mistakes. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34414132724989001312021-04-27T21:10:08.842-05:002021-04-27T21:10:08.842-05:00Yep, Colleen has a great idea Tomato Thymes. I...Yep, Colleen has a great idea Tomato Thymes. I'll definitely ask around about that. And yes, we have three ideas, stay tuned. <br /><br />1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-83484695091227565542021-04-27T08:26:27.741-05:002021-04-27T08:26:27.741-05:00I'm sorry the trees didn't make it.
I dr...I'm sorry the trees didn't make it. <br /><br />I dream of having a greenhouse to grw citrus. I use 3-4 lemons per day year round, and this time of year I have 3-4 tangerines a day. <br /><br />Over the years I've collected probably 20-25 large double hung windows and 6 patio doors with the intention of building a greenhouse on the South side of one of our buildings here on the farm. We also got the glass from a large sunroom addition - picture the front of a Wendy's restaurant - and we got it for free. It's tinted, so that may not be especially good for growing, and just be an addition to the house. Still in the planning stages. GiantsDanceFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348898528809221562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-1218099274443519302021-04-27T06:17:34.367-05:002021-04-27T06:17:34.367-05:00Have you considered figs? My daughter lives in Ch...Have you considered figs? My daughter lives in Charleston, SC and a few years ago we had over a week of record busting ice and snow. She had just planted a fig the summer before so it was small and vulnerable. It lost some of the upper branches but came through like a champ and even set fruit the following summer.Mary P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02093202779220067922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-58403536777596078052021-04-27T04:43:35.812-05:002021-04-27T04:43:35.812-05:00That is so sad! Sounds like you're on to a goo...That is so sad! Sounds like you're on to a good plan though. Citrus fruits are a wonderful addition to the diet and one of the things that are worth the extra effort. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-56424462120342022622021-04-26T20:23:07.838-05:002021-04-26T20:23:07.838-05:00Have you thought of a bed of "Rainbow Swiss C...Have you thought of a bed of "Rainbow Swiss Chard"? I have some in a large pot,and it's so pretty..and tastypeg4x4https://www.blogger.com/profile/16048480187956589314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-22972200455635124192021-04-26T14:44:58.064-05:002021-04-26T14:44:58.064-05:00Good idea ColleenGood idea ColleenTomato Thymeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230293839907441174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-54355780043388228222021-04-26T14:43:52.227-05:002021-04-26T14:43:52.227-05:00I have grown citrus in large pots and moved them i...I have grown citrus in large pots and moved them indoors during winter cold weather. Word of caution though- plastic pots are best if you plant to move them because these plants can get to be incredibly heavy and clay pots make a move difficult plus they can crack in the cold. I have some gorgeous fake looking clay pots. They were pricey( $150) but have lasted 20 years or more.Tomato Thymeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230293839907441174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-2477004519663944742021-04-26T14:21:51.388-05:002021-04-26T14:21:51.388-05:00The Big Freeze killed so much citrus. So sad abou...The Big Freeze killed so much citrus. So sad about your trees. The pots seem the way to go for you now, especially since you are not living there. <br />I salivate over the orangery on the TV show “Escape to the Chateau.” The people who bought and renovated the chateau use the orangery for wedding receptions, which are their main source of income. But I would love to see it full of citrus trees! Texas Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547037404676565726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-72758444648819024412021-04-26T13:26:15.615-05:002021-04-26T13:26:15.615-05:00Keep them in pots for a year oe so. bury the post ...Keep them in pots for a year oe so. bury the post an inch or two in the ground so they can draw water from the ground. If the weather turns bad take your dolly and put them inside for a few days. put them back in the little hole they were setting in later.ellie khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729353476036309006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-14294584562974526852021-04-26T13:02:04.870-05:002021-04-26T13:02:04.870-05:00The orangerie still sounds like the least trouble ...The orangerie still sounds like the least trouble and a sure-fire way to keep them alive. In pots they will need watering often. Sorry for all the loss. Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-67300737792585334742021-04-26T09:32:47.763-05:002021-04-26T09:32:47.763-05:00Dang, sorry to hear that you lost your citrus tree...Dang, sorry to hear that you lost your citrus trees.<br />Sounds like you have a great plan for upcoming years.<br />Maybe you could try other fruit trees like the Persimmons; Apricot Trees; Nectarines; Plums; Pomegranates or other variety of apple trees.<br /><br />You may want to check and talk to citrus farmers that are in your Houston area and maybe they could give you some suggestions/tips on growing citrus trees and the best variety to grow.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.com