Pine trees can be shaped, like most any other tree. You simply cut off the 'candles' in the spring. That was one of my accomplishments today. I want the trees to fill-in in the lower levels, so I cut off the candles on the upper branches.
My goal is to have them be nice and full as they mature. Next year I'll leave the candels on the top to gain more height.
Off to the dirt!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Oh Why Little Tomato
So, of the 22 replanted, why did two just die? They are in in the potted area, so I need to watch how dry the soil is getting. I'm loving the new compost from Cameron Park Nursery. It is truly so much richer with actual compost material than that which I've been using from the 'big box' store which seems to be mostly wood chips.
The peppers look like they made the transition from seeding into the garden.
I have Ascent (Thai), Anaheim College, Ancho Magnificio, Lady Bell and the green bell is California Wonder. All the green bush beans popped up this morning. Looks like I'm going to have a nice selection of green beans.
The chive plant I purchased was so large that I divided it into two and planted. They are in the big tomato raised bed. Since they are a companion plant, the idea is that they will be low and under the tomatoes. After success last year with pruning the tomatoes, the plan is to to the same again so I can have several types of plants in the the tomato bed.
Still working to design a portable trellis for the tomato bed. Hummmmm..
Well, off to the dirt.
The peppers look like they made the transition from seeding into the garden.
I have Ascent (Thai), Anaheim College, Ancho Magnificio, Lady Bell and the green bell is California Wonder. All the green bush beans popped up this morning. Looks like I'm going to have a nice selection of green beans.
The chive plant I purchased was so large that I divided it into two and planted. They are in the big tomato raised bed. Since they are a companion plant, the idea is that they will be low and under the tomatoes. After success last year with pruning the tomatoes, the plan is to to the same again so I can have several types of plants in the the tomato bed.
Still working to design a portable trellis for the tomato bed. Hummmmm..
Well, off to the dirt.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
200 Tomatoes
It's a good thing that I actually took 200 of the 400 tomato seedlings and turned them into transplants. I planted 30 into the boxes and pots on Saturday. They were all dead on Sunday. Was it too windy? Did they not like the special 'tonic' I used ( more on that later). Replanted 12 Fantastic and Cherry Buzz 2 days ago and they are doing well. Will replant the Russian Black Heirlooms tonight. Tonight is also time to get the peppers into the ground.
My cucumber and zucchini seeds finally all germinated. At first I thought I might only get 2-3 plants. They did not all sprout at the same time. I think the germinating pots were too wet for these. Next year, keep the seeds on the water mat for only 2-3 days a week and dry out between.
Potatoes have all sprouted! I'm going to try to increase production by layering compost and straw over the lower leaves and make the plants grow higher. (Note to self, buy straw)
Off to the dirt.
My cucumber and zucchini seeds finally all germinated. At first I thought I might only get 2-3 plants. They did not all sprout at the same time. I think the germinating pots were too wet for these. Next year, keep the seeds on the water mat for only 2-3 days a week and dry out between.
Potatoes have all sprouted! I'm going to try to increase production by layering compost and straw over the lower leaves and make the plants grow higher. (Note to self, buy straw)
Off to the dirt.
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