Slmmnslmn

Slmmnslmn t1_ixzes38 wrote

I have 4 55gal containers that are placed at the corners of the house. I bought them from a person in Windsor.

Even without gutters they fill in a matter of a few storms. This past summer was dry, so we had to supplement from the tap a few times. First time in a few summers we had to fill from the tap. Having said that. One of the storms we had beginning of this fall filled the containers over night. Little late in the season to be useful, but a good example of how quick it can happen.

I make sure to scoop water and aerate with a watering can a few times a week. It helps avoid mosquitos and other gunks. If it turns into a mosquito breeding ground, its happened to me once. I cured it with 5 drops from a dropper of clorox bleach, and lots of aerating.

When its time to use nutrients I use a seperate 5 gal bucket with a pillow case and some compost. I bubble the compost inside the pillow case with a small air stone. Its pretty general, and rarely do i try to fine tune nutes with amendments. It is a fun lane to go down after getting the basics down. Yet far from the simplicity of the tea.

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Slmmnslmn t1_ixyskm6 wrote

Peppers like to be mistreated. Hot miserable temps, under watered, and less nutes. Ive had great luck putting a bunch of plants in a 10 gallon air pot.

If you have a compost you can break up your root balls there, with leaves, grass clippings, and a few turns you can "recycle" your old soil. It adds up quickly.

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Slmmnslmn t1_ixyrwii wrote

I do raised beds, in ground, and containers. I enjoy the container gardening the best. I also use a compost, and compost tea.

A simple yet satisfying start is peppers/tomatoes for salsa. As you get better at it, you may try to grow onions, garlic and cilantro. The toms/peps are gonna be easier to learn than the latter.

I also capture rain. Its nearly as satisfying as the gardens themselves.

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Slmmnslmn t1_iwkog9d wrote

Sounds like my Dads land. He gives permission for hunters on his land. His neighbors hate it and try to mark his property as theirs.

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Slmmnslmn t1_iue4m3u wrote

I wonder if its about knowing someone? I worked as a gardener for this couple and they managed to go once a month every summer. No one else i know has even gotten a table.

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