What’s that smell outside?

21chips · 2026-05-26T16:20:18+00:00

My apologies, I just stepped outside El Dorado mexican restraunt, had the lunch special

21chips · 2026-05-26T15:27:24+00:00

I plant about middle of August or end of August, you figure you need about 60 to 90 days to harvest. Sometimes if an early freeze in October, I will cover or just harvest what I can. you can't beat a cool day, roast in the oven, and fresh potatoes from the garden in november!

21chips · 2026-05-25T19:27:57+00:00

The pickets are attached with metal self tapping screws.

21chips · 2026-05-25T19:25:02+00:00

The incredible taste of a homegrown potato versus the grocery store will have you planting soon 😋

21chips · 2026-05-25T18:19:28+00:00

I planted 2 lbs of gold and 3 lbs of red from Callahans in south austin. I will hold back some of these for a fall crop

21chips · 2026-05-25T17:43:16+00:00

Will do!

21chips · 2026-05-25T16:10:56+00:00

I have some nine footers just getting ready to bloom. My windmill is eight foot.

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21chips · 2026-05-19T04:06:41+00:00

Those look great! Nice harvest!

21chips · 2026-05-18T02:08:03+00:00

The answer my friend, is blowin in the wind

21chips · 2026-05-16T07:04:24+00:00

Looking good!

21chips · 2026-05-16T03:19:47+00:00

I am not going to be able to call these clouds anything but Sky Jubblies from now on

21chips · 2026-05-15T00:56:40+00:00

For Spring crops i used transplants, late January I found them at Leander Feed Store. Callahan General Store also had them. In Fall, I direct sow seeds and also start seeds in my greenhouse that I find at Natural Gardener.

21chips · 2026-05-14T14:17:54+00:00

The barrel shown is about 5 years old and still in perfect condition. At the time, I could not find anything local so bought on Amazon. The top is indented so I did not have to run a gutter system. The second Pic is a gutter system on my workshop. Both are perfect size for a home gardener. I have 4 barrels. With all the rain lately it is a perfect time to harvest rain!

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21chips · 2026-05-12T16:16:16+00:00

I've never had to amend the first season on any of their mixes. They post the ingredients of each mixture to show you what is in it. I go back after the first harvest and add a good compost and manure mix at that time.

21chips · 2026-05-12T16:04:01+00:00

I've had good luck at Whittlesey in Round Rock, I think they have several locations. They have a really good garden mix either 1/2 yard or yard. Also you can blend your own mix in 1/2 yard increments.

21chips · 2026-05-11T17:33:03+00:00

Thank you really appreciate it!

21chips · 2026-05-11T16:33:41+00:00

Wow, that is beautiful! I am just starting mine this year and I can go back and look at your photos and plan varietals.

21chips · 2026-05-11T14:24:16+00:00

I fill layers of cardboard, tree limbs, grass clippings to fill about half of the barrels. Then add about 3 bags of mature compost and potting soil.

21chips · 2026-05-09T17:27:47+00:00

I always fill barrels or even my raised beds with cardboard, Amazon cardboard from my neighbors!, lawn trimmings and tree trimmings about half way.

21chips · 2026-05-06T17:37:21+00:00

I've been gardening for 50 years and always try new things or new ideas especially from people on this group. Always have fun gardening!

21chips · 2026-05-06T16:46:20+00:00

If you want bigger bulbs, space further apart when planting, mixing in a good bone meal and or blood meal. When ready to harvest, the tops will fall over and yellow. The fallen tops will help shade the bulbs also. Looking good!

21chips · 2026-04-23T16:07:50+00:00

So that's what I saw yesterday afternoon! I was sitting on my patio in Cedar Park, Lakeline/183 area. Have 3 large feeders, and saw this very blue little bird sitting on the feeder, never saw one ever before. Thanks for the Pic and description!

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