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21 Comments
At the edge of the woods there would be an awesome place to grow blackberries or maybe other shade loving bushes or flowers.
Now they are genetically modifying potatoes 😢
Looks like you actually did fairly well with those potatoes, considering what they had to grow in. You learned a valuable lesson about the deep mulch though, didn't you? A good number of potatoes growing just on top of the soil under the deep mulch might be a clue to how to grow them in future, no?
That hibiscus is lovely! You might want to look into hibiscus tea. I love adding hibiscus flowers to tea blends for that citrus punch with a touch of sweetness and beautiful color. I've had excellent luck rooting cuttings of various hibiscus (and the related roselle and Rose of Sharon) bushes to make myself hedges and specimen plantings without the expense of purchasing multiple started plants. They grow well in my north Texas location and come back most years. They root so well for me that I've unintentionally developed something of a collection of varieties. They do make a pretty background for ornamental and food plantings, as well as good windbreaks and screens. I don't find them invasive as a many bamboo and large grass species, and they don't self-seed like so many other often used small trees or bushes do.
Little by little you are building something special there. Best regards.
Great harvest Kaye! You worked hard on those potatoes! Next time consider doing Ruth stout method. Easier on you. Cheers!
i apreciate what you do. stay hydrated! 🤍🕊
Beautiful hibiscus! The cats are doing so well, too! We have a very pregnant feral cat that has recently shown up at dinner time… yay. Girl, you are doing fantastic! I especially love that you're figuring out what works for you. For me, that's planting potatoes later than 15 March, or planting Spring carrots – They do much better planted in the Fall and over-wintering here. You'll find that eventually, you'll be planting and harvesting the things that you need, and not experimenting so much with new stuff. That's pretty much what I've had to do – Oddball varieties of veggies have given way to tried and true producers for my area. I've also learned not to grow things I really don't like very much (kohlrabi – Not for me). I also don't grow anything that needs to be "babied." Not worth the trouble. I need to stock my pantry so that it lasts until the next growing season. Just keep learning, my friend, and plant around your priorities.
Kaye, your dedication and perseverance is amazing! I am also getting ready to harvest potatoes. I agree raised beds are great especially when you have back pain.
Thank you for all that you do Ms. Kaye!🤗
Looks like you had some success. I like little potatoes and big potatoes so kudos to you! We are learning as we go and it’s win some loose some but gaining wisdom all the while. ❤
Where’s your cool water Kaye
The overnight lows here have been in the 90's. I sympathize.
I'm really shocked by the small amount of potatoes from such a large mound. Was the straw/hay mulch you used organic? A lot of people are having problems with straw/hay that has been sprayed with GRAZON.
You’re such a hard worker, Kaye! You harvested some great potatoes and the yard looks nice after those mounds of chips were smoother out! God bless you!
LOL! I am outside (past 3 days) scrubbing my very dirty deck! Your exhaustion with the tators seems the same as mine!
Go for kid.
I LOVE that Hibiscus! I have a Tropical Double Orange Hibiscus and it's my favorite. I just wish they bloomed for a longer period of time! I know your video is about potatoes, but had to mention the flowers : )
Those thoughts are my thoughts at 81! I’m researching easier methods even for my tiny raised garden (8’x12’ enclosed) and an expanded bed area near my patio (planted flowers, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, 2 butternut squashes, 2 cauliflower, green beans & a patch of red clover. (Only 6-7 hours of sun). Tried potatoes in back yard bed but not enough sun & woods encroaching(!) so little results. Planning simpler, favorite foods & more flowers for next year. I find that you are amazing (don’t know your age). Your gardens are impressive! Great Job!!! You inspire me to not give up❤️JClaire
Love eating what I grow! It tastes So good! It is a reality when you get older! You’ll figure it out👍! JClaire
I feel ya. I am 63 and it's been tough for me this year with the heat. I lost about a half bushel of green beens because I couldn't get to them and it was so hot. The grass also viciously took over parts of my garden and I could get it beaten back fast enough. The garden did weird things thihs year. My corn toped off at 3 to 3 1/2 feet with tiny ears. I got none. My okra is also ver short but is producing. My purple hulls alsodid decently. I have a bunch of canteloup coming along, but I have to be diligent in watering. Plus I have 4 beautiful laying hens to take care of. They are doing great. I did get 16 quarts of tomato's canned and my peas I was able to freeze. I have two big green houses that I had to stop installing because it just got so hot, my husband and I couldn't get them finished. They are OK and we will finish them this fall. Hang in there. What else can we do…
I’m just curious Kaye. Not to offend…how old are you? You work like a 40 yo farmer. 😂 I’m 73 and have a very large desert landscape. I only grow herbs as food. Otherwise heat tolerant plants. With admiration. ❤
You are so so blessed. I am not free in a 500 sq. Ft. Apt. Small patio. 99% shade. I love gardening, 72 yrs. Old. But only shade plants. But.., I am also blessed because I'm not homeless. Your kitty's are lucky. What a beautiful home they have.
Most of us are blessed in some ways in America!