Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted May 29, 2005 Wow, they look awesome and clean ! I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 I have alotta yellow iris in bloom. I'll take a pic tomorrow. 2 bags of mulch didn't go very far today. I'll need 6ish more for the new bed. I stuck some spirament in today too. ... I'm so tired Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 Man, how long does it generally take to do the garden everyday 0_o I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted May 31, 2005 since the weather has finally been decent I head out around 11ish am and I generally stay out there untill 5 or 6 pm. I try to take a few 10 minute breaks to get something to drink cuz I get headaches from dehydration. I'll guess it will be another 2 weeks before its weeded, edged and mulched to my satisfaction. Once its "done" I'll be able to sit out there and chill... and maybe plan where the next new bed will go I'm going to try my hardest not to start anymore new beds this season. I've already more then doubled the size of the garden from last year. It's a great deal of grunt work- I dig down at least 6 inches to get all the grass root, my wheelbarrow sux ass and hauling dirt in that pig is tuff and exausting. By the time I'm done edging I think I will have had my fill of hauling dirt for the season I'm pretty aggrivated. I'm haveing difficultu finding yellow snapdragons, lavender, heather, and wisteria Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted June 1, 2005 VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!! yesterday Tree and I found yellow snapdragon Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted June 1, 2005 Haha, awesome ! By the way, that's plenty of work, very hardwork !!!! And eerrrr, what's your remedy for all the creepy crawlies that come with the garden (is uber scared of creepy crawlies) I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted June 1, 2005 there aren't too many bugs, mostly when I'm digging its ants, spiders and various larva (eww, I know... sick) The spiders get outta the way and if the larva is in the way I just flick it with the edge of the trowel. I fuckin hate the ants tho, alotta the bastards bite and they'll climb right under your clothes. It took a little getting used to. the first couple times I grabbed a worm or grub (or half of one if I disected the thing with the shovel) I was kinda grossed out I went and got another 1oo+ feet of garden hose today so I can have water out on the garden rather than 80 trips back and forth with my lil watering can. Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 one of the clematis has started to bloom iris in the bed still being worked in yellow iris taking over more later ... Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabe 2,444 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 Wow... my garden couldn't look this good in a million years...That's great!!! "There's no such thing as can't. You always have a choice."--Ken Gor, Ying hung boon sik II [sIGPIC]Dattebayo!!![/sIGPIC] Thank you to everyone who has ever made me sigs, you are all wonderful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfos3d 803 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 I agree with Sabe. Great job! Our garden is a mess atm. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honeybee 29 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 *parade/victory music* YAAAAAA!!! http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=siggy30hi.png Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 there aren't too many bugs, mostly when I'm digging its ants, spiders and various larva (eww, I know... sick) The spiders get outta the way and if the larva is in the way I just flick it with the edge of the trowel. I fuckin hate the ants tho, alotta the bastards bite and they'll climb right under your clothes.It took a little getting used to. the first couple times I grabbed a worm or grub (or half of one if I disected the thing with the shovel) I was kinda grossed out I went and got another 1oo+ feet of garden hose today so I can have water out on the garden rather than 80 trips back and forth with my lil watering can. Ohh man ... that's tchoo much work . But, I'm sure you must be pretty insect friendly now, AND you can practice for Fear Factor using your very own garden . Variety galore *gets kicked by Lady* Those flowers are divine. Simply awesome I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 those clematis flowers are quite transparent and very pretty. oh, and so many irises. i'm going to weed my peppers this weekend and maybe mulch them. then i'll post a patheic picture of my little patch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 Is there like anything you cannot plant in a garden ... in the context of this - My mom once told me when I was a kid that if we planted chillies in a garden, it's believed to bring alongwith it a lot of fighting in the family. So I was just wondering ... do you guys believe that sorta stuff . I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 the only things we won't plant in the garden is stuff not suitable for the area, like orange trees. but now that you said that, i don't think i'll plant any chillies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted June 5, 2005 Why're Orange trees bad ? Do they bring along a lot of insects/kill plants in their immediate vicinty ? I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted June 5, 2005 different plants thrive in different zones. http://www.blossomswap.com/zone.html Orange trees need a warmer climate then what we have up here in NY My perennials have to be able to tolerate cold temps, way below freezing. We had temps this past winter that fell to 20 below zero. Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted June 5, 2005 Ohhh that's the reason. But whatever you do, you should SHOULD have a Time Tree (if I remember correct from Inu Yasha ... that's what she had in the present I guess *knocks on his forehead to remember*) somewhere in your garden. It'll also be your very own personal love corner too heh, that'd rock. I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fedic 916 Report post Posted June 5, 2005 very pretty flowers! When my letter reaches you, please don't break the sealJust wait a little while, give it time to healAnd I belive you'll understand that this is my last and most loving request Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted June 9, 2005 i posted pics of my peppers in the photo album! http://forums.ancientclan.com/showthread.php?t=2378 links to pepper pics: http://forums.ancientclan.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=174 http://forums.ancientclan.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=175 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honeybee 29 Report post Posted June 9, 2005 aww i cant get in! http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=siggy30hi.png Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted June 9, 2005 AC Photo Album Post your pics here! You must have "AC Family" user group access to view any topics in this forum. then join the AC Family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honeybee 29 Report post Posted June 9, 2005 ....umm how do i do that?? http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=siggy30hi.png Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted June 29, 2005 i have to take more pics! two of my hens & chicks are going to flower!!! and my peppers are as big as my thumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted June 29, 2005 the poppys are beautiful. the moss rose is getting huge. I've added a couple more plants; another lavender my 2 are doing so awsome. I'll get pics. Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
