tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post885967258782421067..comments2023-09-29T10:34:05.023-05:00Comments on Melissa's Ramblings: Rain followed by SunMelissa ~ Mom to 6http://www.blogger.com/profile/02298290484388042867noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-3276007393351428972011-08-04T09:07:51.401-05:002011-08-04T09:07:51.401-05:00This post was written a while back, so you probabl...This post was written a while back, so you probably have already figured out your plan for staking 75 tomato plants, but a friend of mine used indeterminate plants which grow long, and planted 3 plants in a circle around one or two stakes, and tie them up as they grew,like a tree.He kept them mulched good at the base.That might be one way.<br /><br />As for the chickens at the feeder, I think they remind me of a Columbine flower,with 5 doves forming a circle.Sue from Ky.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06555815218871299696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-211248744145491652009-06-01T09:37:34.170-05:002009-06-01T09:37:34.170-05:00Parisienne Farmgirl ~ Thanks! I think I've settle...Parisienne Farmgirl ~ Thanks! I think I've settled on a stake/twine combo. Those cheap cages just can't stand up to the plants I grow. I'm going to be visiting the extension office tomorrow to see how they do it.<br /><br />Jennifer ~ I have my fingers crossed for the loofah. I really want to have some too. :DMelissa ~ Mom to 6https://www.blogger.com/profile/02298290484388042867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-19168429520332808692009-06-01T09:28:15.052-05:002009-06-01T09:28:15.052-05:00Love the pictures of the chickens. That one that l...Love the pictures of the chickens. That one that looks like a white flower is really neat. I planted loofah this year too! I don't know if it is because the weather hasn't been that hot until recently or what but they just sat outside and didn't do much for over a month. They are finally starting to grow now! I hope they grow fast enough to get some loofahs off of them this year with the long harvest time they have.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664824920459341153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-84796722422737577102009-05-26T07:25:00.461-05:002009-05-26T07:25:00.461-05:00Wow - this looks WONDERFUL! What a riot with the ...Wow - this looks WONDERFUL! What a riot with the meat birds!<br />I too am trying to figure out how to stake 13 tomatoes on no extra money - there is no way I can spend 7 bucks a pop on those horrible tomato cages.<br />You are such an inspiration.Parisienne Farmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464024428253407195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-63873176509881412002009-05-20T09:02:59.565-05:002009-05-20T09:02:59.565-05:00Karen ~ I actually took Jerry to the Extension off...Karen ~ I actually took Jerry to the Extension office yesterday to check out their compost bins and also to see if they still were growing Raspberry next to Blackberry. I could just sit in their lovely, weed free garden all day. :DMelissa ~ Mom to 6https://www.blogger.com/profile/02298290484388042867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-38238414857029779442009-05-20T09:00:19.824-05:002009-05-20T09:00:19.824-05:00Bethany ~ This will be my first year for Loofah. ...Bethany ~ This will be my first year for Loofah. I have had fun making soaps and I read about cutting the loofah into 1" slices, pour soap in the open spaces, add a ribbon and voila! Soap on a roap with loofah. That's what I'm going for. LOL Oh, and to get away from commercial sponges/scrubbers. Fingers and toes crossed that I get a few.<br /><br />Becca ~ She is the sweetest little girl ever. She was actually born on Mother's Day so a double gift. :D Nope, not spoiled, not at all. *giggle*<br /><br />Chickenista - I have so many photos of the hens and the meat birds. For someone who used to be terrified of birds, I've developed a true love for chickens. <br /><br />Sue ~Thanks! You too! <br /><br />KAREN! I was wondering where you'd gone, but I just read up on all the updates. Thanks for the link. Excellent timing.Melissa ~ Mom to 6https://www.blogger.com/profile/02298290484388042867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-80318166026316601182009-05-20T07:55:33.902-05:002009-05-20T07:55:33.902-05:00Serendipitously, the Demo Garden blog just had a t...Serendipitously, the Demo Garden blog just had a thing on staking large numbers of tomatoes:<br /><br />http://thedemogardenblog.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/training-the-tomatoes-up-right/Karen Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761176501036052631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-59668088686332393602009-05-20T04:55:58.695-05:002009-05-20T04:55:58.695-05:00And I thought I was the only one who couldn't get ...And I thought I was the only one who couldn't get enough of chickens! Love em! Everything looks like its moving right along. Have a great week!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-91405820123842844082009-05-20T00:51:12.703-05:002009-05-20T00:51:12.703-05:00I love the hens! And those meat birds! Wow..
W...I love the hens! And those meat birds! Wow.. <br />What a dif some rain makes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341816010502708709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-27818387382100415612009-05-19T16:30:30.367-05:002009-05-19T16:30:30.367-05:00Happy Birthday to Emma. She looks so sweet and no...Happy Birthday to Emma. She looks so sweet and not a bit spoiled I'm sure. Looks like your veggie area is filling out nicely. What a nice shot of the meat birds. That is so cool. BeccaBecca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4491733012380416199.post-37283497036501907542009-05-19T13:40:00.000-05:002009-05-19T13:40:00.000-05:00Sounds wonderful!
I can't wait to see what the lo...Sounds wonderful!<br /><br />I can't wait to see what the loofa look like as they grow. Is this your first time with loofa as well, or have you done it before. I have to figure out my trellising for them, so I can get the poor things outside!<br /><br />I love the pic of the meat birds.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475481379113353740noreply@blogger.com