What is this thread all about?
Just a place for general discussion. A place to unload whats on your mind and talk about anything - personal, health, help needed, achievements, daily highs and daily lows, theories, predictions and what have you.
Does not need to be Q related.
Link to Yesterday's General Chat in case anyone had unfinished business there ;)
Unless you really can't do without corn fresh from the stalk, I would pass on that. Too much space used for the harvest you get from corn. Climbing veggies are hi production if you enjoy squash, zucchini, cucumber, melons, beans, etc and you can use vertical space. Otherwise, one pumpkin plant can swallow your whole garden bed for very little return. Lastly, decide on your plants now and amend your soil right now. (Some plants really prefer acidic or basic, others dont care) and see if you need to create a couple of zones for whatever you wish to grow.. You may be able to put those pine needles to good use by turning them under (into the soil) to break down during winter and improve soil. The wrong soil ph (acidic or alkaline) will keep a plant roots from being able to uptake properly. My garden is tomato heavy because I love to eat tomatoes every day and Theyre too expensive for what you get in the stores or at markets. I only occasionally eat watermelon, so I will buy that at the rare time I want it. Be selective.
Thank you! We tried corn this year for the first time, just to do it. It worked, but once they produce, that's it. We don't have a set up to grow enough to really save.