chorusguy 227 #1 Posted February 28, 2016 Beautiful weather here in central North Carolina today. Not a cloud in the sky and in the 60s. Graded one garden plot, and tilled them all. Also built one compost bin. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #2 Posted February 28, 2016 Really looks great... but wonder, did you use a to till them plots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #3 Posted February 28, 2016 Yeah baby. Use two of the herd today. One to grade and one to till. The only reason to Garden is to get seat time 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #4 Posted February 28, 2016 Chorus Guy, lucky you . I looked at my garden and both my tiller wheel horses, but the frost is still in the ground .I 'll have to wait a couple of weeks at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,432 #5 Posted February 29, 2016 1 hour ago, chorusguy said: Also built one compost bin. You use the same compost bin method as I do. By the time the compost is finished the bottom half of the pallet is composted too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 907 #6 Posted February 29, 2016 Tilled mine here in OKC last week. Going to start planting next week. Wish I had as much area as you have. Still I used a wheel horse to do the work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #7 Posted February 29, 2016 Regarding the compost bin. I suspected as much. But pallets are plentiful and often free. Never gardened before so this is all new to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #8 Posted February 29, 2016 Looks fantastic!!!!, warm and sunny here and in the low 70s, need to till some as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougL3 63 #9 Posted February 29, 2016 I'm jealous...and a few hours down the road. Haven't had any time to get out and turn some ground, but it's coming soon! Looks good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,507 #10 Posted February 29, 2016 17 hours ago, 953 nut said: You use the same compost bin method as I do. By the time the compost is finished the bottom half of the pallet is composted too. Looks interesting, just make sure your pallets aren't pressure treated, you don't want any of those chemicals in your compost. And when the pallets are done, you might be able to just flip them over and get more use out of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,432 #11 Posted February 29, 2016 8 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: just flip them over and get more use out of them. That is exactly what I do. They are initially filled to the top with leaves and clippings; at one year old I combine two or three together and at the end of the second year they are ready to use. We add kitchen scraps (peelings, egg shells nut shells etc.) throughout the year. My wife is a city girl and was very skeptical but has become a real convert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,096 #12 Posted February 29, 2016 I am jealous chorusguy ! Looks really good ! Ready to plant in no time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #13 Posted March 1, 2016 On 2/29/2016 at 7:50 PM, Daddy Don said: Tilled mine here in OKC last week. Going to start planting next week. Wish I had as much area as you have. Still I used a wheel horse to do the work. You mean you haven't planted those onions yet. You slacker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 907 #14 Posted March 2, 2016 It started raining and my wife did not want to get her nails muddy. It rained again last night so maybe by Friday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #15 Posted March 5, 2016 man were 2 months from planting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,911 #16 Posted March 5, 2016 Last year around the time of the may 24 weekend, we had a heavy frost that wiped out my garden. If this year is like that it will be even longer till planting time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HokieAg07 129 #17 Posted March 6, 2016 Got my plot and the neighbors small plot turned over today. Wont be long 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #18 Posted March 6, 2016 On 3/2/2016 at 7:08 PM, Daddy Don said: It started raining and my wife did not want to get her nails muddy. It rained again last night so maybe by Friday. Well bless her heart. I do the veggies and my bride handles to flowers. Try some tight fitting nitrate mechanic's gloves for your bride. It might help, but not every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 661 #19 Posted March 20, 2016 On 3/4/2016 at 10:20 PM, can whlvr said: man were 2 months from planting I am hoping to go a little earlier than this. Started seeds yesterday. Made up several seed tapes too. Tractors are ready to go. I have the use of my arm back this year. So, I am excited and even more "chompin at the bit" to get going than usual. Happy gardening all.. Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougL3 63 #20 Posted March 20, 2016 Looking at the second weekend in April for me. Frost here the next 2 mornings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
