South FL update:
I got the Garden part way cleaned up and part of it plowed. I was then able to plant the Rattlesnake Watermellon, Sweet Meat Squash and my Giant Russian SunFlowers... I have no idea why I plant the Giant sunflowers other then I like looking at them.. The corn is about 4” tall and the Brussle sprouts which are taking forever are looking good. I am heading into town today to get some live plants.. I have 3 53 foot rows left.. I will have to see what they have. Brok, Cali, Cabbage, and I am not sure what else..
Has anyone ever grown Tomatoes on a Fence? I have a 20’ x 6’ fence in the middle of the garden I don’t know what to do with.. Thinking 3 tomatoes on each side. That or I will grow Morning Glories or something that climbs. I hate to have unused Garden space.. I should have my old computer back up and running latter this week so I can start posting Picture again.. Looks like the Banana’s made it. They are sending up new green shoots from the TOP so I might get too many little Banana’s latter in the year..
Plow um stright!
I got a hand plow a year and a 1/2 ago. With my back it’s nice to be able to plow. It’s got wooden handles and one big wheel and works perfect in the FL sand other then the FACT I still have to push it. I tried one of those tiny roto tillers but my back can’t handle it.. It sucks to be disabled after 34 years of climbing telephone polls and working hard in the FL heat but I am slowly getting used to being retired.. Strange how they pay me to not work. Guess saving my money and working hard all my life was worth it..
Now if I could just talk my 27 year old son into helping me.. He dosn’t seem to want to help me put the garden in or weed but he loves the fruit and veggies and loves to take them to his friends and his work.. They love the sweet FL watermellons!
C-Ya
You can grow a number of things on a fence or trellis. If it grows a vine, I've grown it on a trellis (I use cattle panels). Cucumbers, all kinds of winter squash, canteloupes, sweet peas, you name it.
I had some tomatoes come up on one of my trellises, quite by accident. They did okay, but they didn't wind themselves on the trellis as well as other vines do. Using velcro garden tape I was able to keep them held up there satisfactorily.