You can try laying them in the ground nearly horizontal. They top with bend straight towards the lights and the buried stem will produce...
[img] Here are some Simpson Elite emerging from their rockwool plugs. They will find their way under the lights and into a hydro system in the...
Re: Spring! WoooHooo! Indeed! 8)
[img] Adding some tomatoes to the mix. Just placed several wildflowers and perennials in the germination trays. Can't wait for these little...
DD, on "when to transplant", it depends somewhat on the plant. Tomatoes at almost an inch while lettuce at around half an inch. If you wait...
The first large batch of starts are in their 3.5 inch pits under the lights. The next batch to germinate will be some arbor climbing perennials...
[img] Some Tepin, Caribbean Red, Habanero, Jalapeno, and Garden Salsa that were germinated a few weeks ago and now under the lights....
Those crazy guests can sleep on the couch, LOL!
Wooo hooooo! It must be spring because the basement is lighting up with lots of green-filled starter trays!! So far, about 50% of the peppers...
That is gonna produce some serious veggies. You may have enough room for a motocross jump there!
Nicely done!! So fulfilling to put it to work creating food and beauty, woot! :stew1:
Great photos and a glimpse of spring in our cloud filled zone. 8)
Raised beds are very efficient. It is also easier to control the soil from runoff and to add/change amendments and add compost. I would highly...
Pull one "face" off and use as flooring for the bin with about 1/2" between boards. Lets the worms travel freely and allows a little air to...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX_KZj2goFE I created this video for my blog after getting quite a few questions from folks new to gardening....
We hit 54 today, and for Iowa in February that is pretty sweet indeed. Now the itch is really needing scratched!! My wife said the grocery...
It is also interesting to me how February drags on and then March hits and BOOM! Fast and furious through October. Between composting,...
:oops: No, not at all. I am in the spotlight enough and am always a bit hesitant to give out too much info on the net. 8) I am still...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOZbzFUwdMA Here is a video I shot last night of both the ebb and flow and DWC systems in operation and their...
This lemon basil (top right) has been incredible throughout the winter. I cannot believe the intensity of the smell and the tremendous flavor...
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