Results 1 to 13 of 13
  1. 05-06-2010, 04:02 PM #1
    lwlynch
    lwlynch is offline
    Registered User lwlynch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Georgia
    Age
    51
    Posts
    1,727
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    9

    Default okay heres my garden so far

    i got two hanging pots of grape tomatoes, 1 hanging topsy turvy of jalepenos and yellow sweet pepper. 2 - 5 gallon tubs of green peppers
    and started some tomatoe, cucumber , pole beans in cups . my husband is going to make two long tables to put along the fence to put my containers on, so i dont have to bend over (with these new hips).
    and lastly i am going to use a broken baby pool to plant some green onions and leaf lettuce.
    i am hoping to get in a bit of zucchini and just plant off to the side some watermellon and pumpkins.
    wish me luck, if this all works it will save me oodddddles of money..
    well i will keep ya posted...
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 05-06-2010, 06:58 PM #2
    MomsaBasketCase
    MomsaBasketCase is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    okc
    Posts
    91
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    3

    Default

    You're doing great!

    I gotta say, I LOVE that idea with the baby pool! I have a cracked one that the dogs used and I haven't tossed yet. I'm stealing your idea :lol

    WTG!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 05-06-2010, 07:03 PM #3
    YankeeMom
    YankeeMom is offline
    Moderator YankeeMom's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Northern NY
    Posts
    9,436
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    33

    Default

    Oooh! That baby pool idea is awesome! And even a new one isn't expensive...$6 or so!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 05-06-2010, 07:12 PM #4
    MakeADollarHollar
    MakeADollarHollar is offline
    Registered User MakeADollarHollar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    566
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    4

    Default

    WOW! Sounds like you have a GREAT start!! Good Luck!

    On the baby pool thing, I read somewhere that you can also plant potatoes in them. Can't remember all the details but I'm sure if you Google it you'll find something. Might be a good crop rotation for you!
    CHALLENGES:


    No Spend Days - Goal = 286 Days (days met - 27)

    Eat Out No More - Goal = 353 Days (days met - 41)

    Menu Planning - Goal = 52 Menus (menu's to date - 7)

    Meatless Dinner 1x's A Week - Goal = 52 (dinners to date - 9)

    Pantry Inventory and Menu Planning - Goal = Rotate as much inventory as possible

    Waste No More Food (approx. wasted dollars to date - $30.29)

    Grocery Budget Reduction

    January 2012 Goal = < $320.00
    To Date: = $254.74 MADE GOAL!!

    February 2012 Goal = < $320.00
    To Date: = $66.04

    Visit my Frugal Cooking Blog at http://justafrugalfoodie.wordpress.com/
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 05-06-2010, 08:24 PM #5
    craftypam
    craftypam is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Posts
    2,223
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    I have planted carrots, broccoli, small head lettuce, tomatoes, yellow & red peppers, peas, watermelon and cantalope and watermelon radishes and I'm going to plant cucumber seeds and bean seeds right into the garden. I am also going to try to plant upside down cucumbers. Oh and I also have a pool and no pets to use it anymore.

    I got in the mood early because of nice warm weather
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 05-06-2010, 08:31 PM #6
    frugalwarrior2
    frugalwarrior2 is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Posts
    5,324
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Blog Entries
    23
    Rep Power
    44

    Default

    I have 1 pool but you can bet I will be a pickin and a grinnin' on Friday looking for a second. Did you drill bottom holes for drainage. I think I may.
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 05-06-2010, 10:29 PM #7
    Debbie-cat
    Debbie-cat is offline
    Registered User Debbie-cat's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Minnesota
    Age
    47
    Posts
    22,743
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Blog Entries
    166
    Rep Power
    129

    Default

    Great idea on the pool! I too am going to steal your idea!
    Dh Bob FIL
    DS (21) at Lakehead U - go Thunderwolves!


    www.ouroldhomestead.blogspot.com

    2012 Exercise Challenge - 5,358 min
    2012 Water Challenge - 7,330 oz
    May No Spend Days - 0 /20
    Wasted money - May total - $0
    2012 Change Jar - $ 37.20
    No Eat Out - 114 /365
    2012 Reading Challenge - 3 /12
    2012 Home Project - May - 4 totes 0 /4, organizing laundry room
    20 Wishes Challenge - 3/20
    12,400 /36,500 squats
    2012 Coupon Challenge - $416.06
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 05-06-2010, 10:41 PM #8
    frugalfranny
    frugalfranny is offline
    Registered User frugalfranny's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Cold pacific northwest.
    Posts
    11,724
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    57

    Default

    It sounds like you are just doing fantastic.

    You will love it all....and yes, it does save lots of money. But the very best part is the taste!! Nothing like picking something right from your own garden and having it for dinner.
    Travel light. The baggage of the past can only hold you back.

    January Book List
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 05-07-2010, 06:59 AM #9
    Dancing Lotus
    Dancing Lotus is offline
    Registered User Dancing Lotus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    3,366
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    Loven the pool idea
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 05-07-2010, 07:37 AM #10
    freebs
    freebs is offline
    Registered User freebs's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Tyler, tx
    Age
    38
    Posts
    970
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Blog Entries
    4
    Rep Power
    7

    Default

    great job!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 05-07-2010, 09:54 AM #11
    lwlynch
    lwlynch is offline
    Registered User lwlynch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Georgia
    Age
    51
    Posts
    1,727
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    9

    Default

    mine was already cracked on the bottom.. but i would guess put some holes in it.. i split mine in half..leaf lettuce and onions.. got me a second one to try and do romaine lettuce.. my mom used to keep a leaf lettuce bed all summer.. i cant remember how she did it, but i want to say she didnt pull it by the roots just broke it off.. i will have to look it up.
    also read alot about how if you start another batch (of crops) 3 weeks and 3 weeks staggering harvest time, you get a batch of stuff all summer.. gonna try, whats the harm
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 05-07-2010, 11:29 AM #12
    checkerkitty
    checkerkitty is offline
    Registered User checkerkitty's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Central Texas
    Posts
    164
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    6

    Default

    The pool idea is great!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 05-07-2010, 09:56 PM #13
    mauimagic
    mauimagic is offline
    Moderator mauimagic's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Maui, Hawaii
    Posts
    17,531
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Blog Entries
    53
    Rep Power
    103

    Default

    Very impressive@!! Cannot wait to hear about your success!!

    I keep buying seeds and planting nothing. You are definitely inspiring me!!
    Travel light. The baggage of the past can only hold you back.




    “Decluttering isn't just simplifying your life. It's having a vision, setting new priorities and using those notions to get rid of obstacles.”
    — Peter Walsh
    __________________
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Heres to ....
    By jamie79 in forum General Chat
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 09-01-2007, 08:02 PM
  2. OK heres and odd question
    By fernykins in forum General Chat
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 02-19-2007, 07:19 PM
  3. Well...heres my situation
    By brokenfairietale in forum Debt Reduction & Money Management
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 11-27-2006, 03:40 PM
  4. Ok Heres One ?
    By Hollyhandi in forum Kitchen Basics
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 03-23-2006, 08:55 AM
  5. Heres where I was
    By homesteadmamma in forum Quilting
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 11-27-2003, 07:42 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules