Growler215
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Tried to dig in the garden today to plant snow peas and sugar snaps but it's still too wet. If it hasn't dried out enough in a few days to turn the soil I may go "no till" for the peas.
Questions:
Raised beds? are they worth it? and what do you build the sides out of that wont leach into the soil?
Fruit trees: what are good easy maintenance fruit trees?? I planted 3 apple trees 8 years ago,, the voles ate the roots, I replanted with wire cages in the ground, they never grew past about 30" tall and give me 1 golf ball sized apple a year.
Questions:
Raised beds? are they worth it? and what do you build the sides out of that wont leach into the soil?
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Who saves zucchini? I tried canning and freezing and its mush both ways. I saw some water bath pickling like candied apple wedges I migth try, but so far I am at a lose on preservation for them and wanting to eat it later. Fresh in the summer I love them.
Questions:
Raised beds? are they worth it? and what do you build the sides out of that wont leach into the soil?
Fruit trees: what are good easy maintenance fruit trees?? I planted 3 apple trees 8 years ago,, the voles ate the roots, I replanted with wire cages in the ground, they never grew past about 30" tall and give me 1 golf ball sized apple a year.
Cedar is a good material. Raised beds are good if you have limited space, but they also allow you to dictate soil density which helps root vegetables like carrots grow straight. Obviously you have better control over soil composition too since you're filling the beds with the material of your choice.
Expanding. Built these this weekend. That makes 5. Saved up all the rotten logs and limbs to fill half way. Then will top off with mushroom soil/top soil mix. After plants get big enough a nice layer of straw helps with weeds.
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Expanding. Built these this weekend. That makes 5. Saved up all the rotten logs and limbs to fill half way. Then will top off with mushroom soil/top soil mix. After plants get big enough a nice layer of straw helps with weeds.
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My space is not really limited, I have a good 1/8 acre I could dedicate to a garden. My soil sucks, white clay, I brought in 4-5 loads (20 ton trucks) of top soil just after building the house,, but it seams to turn to clay
I do have access to a 4' tiller/tractor if I need it.
My main concern is weeds, that would kill the fun for me,, just trying the best way to do a weed free garden.
I also have a yard hose bib 20' from the garden area,, so thinking drip lines??
not sure were you located or if you got or compost for free but check it out i got some a year or two ago https://www.organicmushrooms.com/organic-mushrooms/organic-compost.html
not sure were you located or if you got or compost for free but check it out i got some a year or two ago https://www.organicmushrooms.com/organic-mushrooms/organic-compost.html
As a soil amendment, spent substrate adds organic matter and structure to the soil. Spent substrate primarily improves soil structure and it does provide a few nutrients. Spent substrate is the choice ingredient by those companies making the potting mixtures sold in supermarkets or garden centers. These companies use spent substrate when they need a material to enhance the structure of a soil.
Mushroom soil is a good soil amendment but it does not contain complete nutrients for a productive garden which is why the mushroom growers replace the mushroom soil as the nutrients get used up by the growing mushrooms. You need to build a good garden soil from the ground up.
It is good for improving the structure of clay soil and sandy soils.