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Offline Frodo

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Local produce
« on: August 02, 2022, 11:59:57 AM »
Certain times of the year are definitely better than others. I grew a garden all my life and got spoiled. The stuff in the grocery stores most of the time I won't eat.

But I just stocked up and it is hard not to stuff your self this time of year.  :devil

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Local Purple Cherokee Tomatoes

Zack can only get green peas.  :t  :bolt:


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Re: Local produce
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2022, 01:39:01 PM »
Certain times of the year are definitely better than others. I grew a garden all my life and got spoiled. The stuff in the grocery stores most of the time I won't eat.

But I just stocked up and it is hard not to stuff your self this time of year.  :devil

Olathe Sweet Corn
Palisade Peaches
Green River Cantaloupe and Watermelon
Local Purple Cherokee Tomatoes

Zack can only get green peas.  :t  :bolt:

I miss living in Oregon, we had an absolutely incredible farmer's market. Here in Texas all our our gardening attempts have resulted in a very brown garden, or bugs and birds eating everything.  :noid
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Re: Local produce
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2022, 07:39:03 PM »
hmmm.. Tig.. my garden grows quite well here in TX.  Might want to look into a couple of things like the PH in your soil, what kind of soil you're using, and so on.  I re use Coast of Maine soil or HP Promix in my outdoor garden after I've done a run in it for my indoor. 

Also your nutrients might come into play.  I used Greenleaf Nutrients megacrop and sweet candy for my tomatoes, peppers, etc... it does well.  I do cut it by half because it's a little 'hot' for some plants especially early in life. 
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Re: Local produce
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2022, 07:25:25 AM »
My neighbors keep me set in produce. Right here in Texas.
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2022, 07:18:41 PM »
My neighbors generally benefit from the fruits of my labor as well. 
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Re: Local produce
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2022, 08:08:15 PM »
I have a few fruit trees that if I want anything off of them, I have to keep killing the squirrels that are stealing the fruit before they rob the tree clean.
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Re: Local produce
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2022, 10:14:11 PM »
I love the fresh produce from the street markets in the Philippines. Best way to stay healthy there.
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Re: Local produce
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2022, 03:44:25 AM »
I love the fresh produce from the street markets in the Philippines. Best way to stay healthy there.

I live in an area full of small farms and home growers, stone throw from open air market which is full of sellers twice a week. No GMs or chemicals.

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Re: Local produce
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2022, 07:32:14 PM »
I have a few fruit trees that if I want anything off of them, I have to keep killing the squirrels that are stealing the fruit before they rob the tree clean.

Airsoft pistol (gas blowback).  Runs em off, is non lethal so you don't have to collect carcasses, and is endless fun when getting rid of squirrels, neighbors yappy kids, etc. 
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Re: Local produce
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2022, 07:41:03 PM »
Certain times of the year are definitely better than others. I grew a garden all my life and got spoiled. The stuff in the grocery stores most of the time I won't eat.

But I just stocked up and it is hard not to stuff your self this time of year.  :devil

Olathe Sweet Corn
Palisade Peaches
Green River Cantaloupe and Watermelon
Local Purple Cherokee Tomatoes

Zack can only get green peas.  :t  :bolt:

I envy people with gardens. I live alone and I'm a plant murderer. I've killed strawberries, peppers and tomatoes.

I figure if I did have a producing garden, I'd not be able to eat most of it myself.

My ideal situation would be to have a little bit of land, a nice garden and  maybe some chickens or other animals. I'd really like that a lot.

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Re: Local produce
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2022, 08:05:03 PM »
Airsoft pistol (gas blowback).  Runs em off, is non lethal so you don't have to collect carcasses, and is endless fun when getting rid of squirrels, neighbors yappy kids, etc.

I prefer lethal so they dont come back, for good. I just chuck the dead ones in the garbage can and garbage truck takes them away every week. The stink keeps noisy neighbors away too
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Re: Local produce
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2022, 03:39:54 AM »
I envy people with gardens. I live alone and I'm a plant murderer. I've killed strawberries, peppers and tomatoes.

I figure if I did have a producing garden, I'd not be able to eat most of it myself.

My ideal situation would be to have a little bit of land, a nice garden and  maybe some chickens or other animals. I'd really like that a lot.

GG if you ever want some tips just hit me up with a DM.  I learned a lot about growing over the last 8 years.  One of my favorite discoveries was there's a lot of auto tech out there that will keep your plants watered and nuted correctly and all you have to do is check your liquid levels occasionally.  I have big plans for my outdoor garden next year. 
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Re: Local produce
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2022, 07:21:53 AM »
Thank you

I might do that.

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Re: Local produce
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2022, 09:30:34 AM »
GG if you ever want some tips just hit me up with a DM.  I learned a lot about growing over the last 8 years.  One of my favorite discoveries was there's a lot of auto tech out there that will keep your plants watered and nuted correctly and all you have to do is check your liquid levels occasionally.  I have big plans for my outdoor garden next year.

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Re: Local produce
« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2022, 03:50:53 PM »
I think between Sept and October is the best time to source local Florida meth.


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