tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post1049068737022388912..comments2024-02-16T02:28:58.537-06:00Comments on Oklahoma Dreams: Seedling Planting on Straw Bales, & Strawberry PlantsSandy Livesayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-24056809083136052612014-04-16T16:27:32.135-05:002014-04-16T16:27:32.135-05:00Kimberly,
I can't either :-)Kimberly,<br /><br />I can't either :-)Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-14478289293476395252014-04-14T22:36:35.366-05:002014-04-14T22:36:35.366-05:00Sandy
I can't wait to see how this all works o...Sandy<br />I can't wait to see how this all works out for you!<br />camp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-46586945608912308152014-04-13T22:51:05.295-05:002014-04-13T22:51:05.295-05:00Leigh,
Thank you!!! I tried to get some more of t...Leigh,<br /><br />Thank you!!! I tried to get some more of those tubs. Went to Atwoods where I originally purchased the first, and they sold out :-(<br />I'm looking forward to an abundant year!!!!!Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-44277943501935495712014-04-13T22:50:01.449-05:002014-04-13T22:50:01.449-05:00Michaele,
I'm excited and can't wait for ...Michaele,<br /><br />I'm excited and can't wait for a healthy harvest from the straw bales.<br />The plants are cozy!!!! Tomorrow, I have more to cover because were expecting a frost. Congratulations on tilling up your garden, I remember you questioning of whether or not you were going to put one in. Thank you, I really like this header too. I'm a big fan of Wyoming, hubby was born in Casper :-)Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-70934914369234117152014-04-13T22:47:57.109-05:002014-04-13T22:47:57.109-05:00Sweet Kymber,
I gave Bulldog Man a hand bump and ...Sweet Kymber,<br /><br />I gave Bulldog Man a hand bump and said it was from Jambaloney :-)<br />Fantastic, you've started your tomatoes and peppers, and now you're making your dirt for the greenhouse. <br /><br />I will make sure to take plenty of pictures and post them on my blog. Tomorrow, I get to cover everything because Tuesday morning were expecting a freeze.<br /><br />Hugs and love to you both!<br /><br />Your Friend,<br />SandySandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-58409887552385489692014-04-13T13:42:48.980-05:002014-04-13T13:42:48.980-05:00What a great strawberry tub! Actually, your garden...What a great strawberry tub! Actually, your garden looks smashing. Here's hoping for an abundant year for us all. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-74587843202482371292014-04-12T19:46:24.357-05:002014-04-12T19:46:24.357-05:00I have no doubt you will be please with the bales ...I have no doubt you will be please with the bales - as will the plants. The look so cozy under that plastic. I tilled up the garden today and thought about how far ahead of me you are. I like your header photo. Reminds me of Wyoming - where my heart resides.Michaelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806716677546687464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-65534975828761487192014-04-12T08:07:57.912-05:002014-04-12T08:07:57.912-05:00Sweet Sandy - give that BullDog Man a big man bump...Sweet Sandy - give that BullDog Man a big man bump from jam - that was brilliant! i am sooo happy that you are getting stuff in the ground, or should i say bales - bahahahahah! i have started my tomatoes and peppers in the house and we have spent the last few days making dirt - sifting compost, manure, and crushed seaweed. i have a pile of pots and whatnot ready in the greenhouse and hopefully it will be sunny tomorrow and i can start some lettuces and cold weather stuff. make sure to keep us updated on your bales and lots more pics please! you know i love the pics! much love to all of you!<br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-35844108987827130682014-04-11T12:02:58.007-05:002014-04-11T12:02:58.007-05:00DFW,
Thanks girl!!!! I can't wait to see how...DFW,<br /><br />Thanks girl!!!! I can't wait to see how things turn out myself. <br />I'm having a hard time waiting patiently :-)Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-32136210861832327002014-04-11T12:02:15.547-05:002014-04-11T12:02:15.547-05:00HL,
You've got a great start to your garden. ...HL,<br /><br />You've got a great start to your garden. I've also planted lettuce, chard, onions, and garlic. I see signs of lettuce, and chard but no signs yet for onions or garlic. This year I'm prepared with buckets and plastic to cover in case of a frost. I've been watching the weather daily too.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-36420477513066728502014-04-11T12:00:36.163-05:002014-04-11T12:00:36.163-05:00B,
Yes, it was a great idea. Saved my fingers fr...B,<br /><br />Yes, it was a great idea. Saved my fingers from digging after using a knife. So far I'm loving this experiment because I don't have to get down on my knees to plant things. I'm hoping for a large harvest on these vegetables this year. Oh soon sweetie the snow will be gone, and you be able to play in the dirt (garden).<br />Hugs to you BSandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-2446820324897693402014-04-11T11:58:51.778-05:002014-04-11T11:58:51.778-05:00Stephen,
I try to keep it neat because there'...Stephen,<br /><br />I try to keep it neat because there's so much planted around these bales, and I don't need any messes to clean up later. Lime rock is a good filler for the pots to cover the drain holes in the bottom.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-61471970661519756172014-04-11T11:57:28.373-05:002014-04-11T11:57:28.373-05:00Thanks Rev Paul, I liked this picture so much and ...Thanks Rev Paul, I liked this picture so much and decided it will be my new header page.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-65404369428431283472014-04-11T11:56:56.481-05:002014-04-11T11:56:56.481-05:00Rev Paul,
I have to agree with you my friend, hub...Rev Paul,<br /><br />I have to agree with you my friend, hubby save me some work here by using his hole saw :-)<br /><br />It's going to be a while before you can plant outside. Have you gotten a head start and planted inside?Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-45274931448237668092014-04-11T11:55:35.726-05:002014-04-11T11:55:35.726-05:00PP,
72 tomato plants inside, how cool!!! We'...PP,<br /><br />72 tomato plants inside, how cool!!! We've started planting in the ground. Were expecting a freeze next week, I have plastic to place over everything and buckets to cover plants. <br />I guess you're hoping May hurry's up and gets here?Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-12027053049855552982014-04-11T11:47:53.451-05:002014-04-11T11:47:53.451-05:00Sandy,
You've really gotten a good start. Can...Sandy,<br /><br />You've really gotten a good start. Can't wait to see how your straw bale tomatoes produce!DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-71059685083748779952014-04-11T11:25:55.002-05:002014-04-11T11:25:55.002-05:00I have planted some strawberries, lettuce, chard, ...I have planted some strawberries, lettuce, chard, onions and garlic so far...plans for much, much more towards the end of April..typically our last frost is April 15th, but the past year or so we have been fooled so I am going to play it safe and wait just a bit longer this year...The Homestead Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111680238499268430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-59506683572943180692014-04-11T05:56:26.027-05:002014-04-11T05:56:26.027-05:00WOW that is a great idea Bulldog had made things m...WOW that is a great idea Bulldog had made things much quicker I am sure. Oh I am loving this experiment of yours. Lots of veggies coming your way. I am looking out the window looking at mud and still some snowbanks so a little while longer her. Hug BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-19645511648705872272014-04-10T21:17:32.597-05:002014-04-10T21:17:32.597-05:00Very neat and clean. I bet you guys will be loaded...Very neat and clean. I bet you guys will be loaded with vegetables. I use small lime rock in the bottom of my clay pots for drainage. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-36552740873293769062014-04-10T20:54:10.245-05:002014-04-10T20:54:10.245-05:00I am not even going to think about planting anythi...I am not even going to think about planting anything that cannot with stand a frost until at least May. Our last frost date isn't until Mid May as it is and I am betting this year we will get some late frosts. In fact there is one forecast for Monday night again. I have 72 Tomato plants growing inside though and about 12 peppers. Everything else will be planted direct come May.<br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-23040711545616184642014-04-10T20:50:10.823-05:002014-04-10T20:50:10.823-05:00And by the way, our ground is still frozen solid. ...And by the way, our ground is still frozen solid. The frost line is around 50" deep, this time of year.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709809754356131123.post-14853235992991338612014-04-10T20:49:11.860-05:002014-04-10T20:49:11.860-05:00Sandy, your hubby's hole saw was a stroke of g...Sandy, your hubby's hole saw was a stroke of genius. I like the new header, too.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.com