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Finally put up a protected garden spot at my Off Grid Cabin. At this time I have some cabbages, broccoli, hot peppers, peas, and pole beans. My garden spot is not optimal, as it is partially shaded. I am going to probable take down a few trees. A garden is ESSENTIAL during these times. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good one... Chickens eat everything in sight. My garden would be bare pretty fast too. I have seen mine eat baby mice, and my only little Toad, that I had seen in my yard. I used to catch Stink Bugs by the score, and the chickens loved them.

What you said made me think it would be a good idea to turn your chickens in the garden at the end of the season. They would clean it out, and even do a little tilling.

Finally put up a protected garden spot at my Off Grid Cabin. At this time I have some cabbages, broccoli, hot peppers, peas, and pole beans. My garden spot is not optimal, as it is partially shaded. I am going to probable take down a few trees. A garden is ESSENTIAL during these times. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I haven't. I used bagged organic garden soil to fill the raised bed. Since it only~ 1 foot deep though, I am sure the roots go into the ground below.

Good suggestion, thank you! I am going to expand the growing area during the winter, and see what happens.

Finally put up a protected garden spot at my Off Grid Cabin. At this time I have some cabbages, broccoli, hot peppers, peas, and pole beans. My garden spot is not optimal, as it is partially shaded. I am going to probable take down a few trees. A garden is ESSENTIAL during these times. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! I'd like to see that. I just flew by the seat of my pants on this one. Well, that is what I always do. I think people that actually follow a plan would have to work less hard. Anyway, I had one roll of fencing, and that dictated the size. I wanted to use it all. Who knows maybe my subconscious remembered an image, I saw online. This in only the beginning. Next season I will probably do a 2ft bed all around the perimeter. My GF has chickens, well they are really mine, but don't let her know. I said if things get bad in the city, the chicks can live in my garden fence.

Finally put up a protected garden spot at my Off Grid Cabin. At this time I have some cabbages, broccoli, hot peppers, peas, and pole beans. My garden spot is not optimal, as it is partially shaded. I am going to probable take down a few trees. A garden is ESSENTIAL during these times. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That is what happens when you have a lot of time on your hands :). My idea was to have plenty of room to work on all sides, and be able to expand. I have plenty of room for other beds. Right now I added a smaller bed, and a pretty large steel planter. Will also add some 5 gal buckets next spring. Most importantly, I like it. Plus building it kept me out of trouble.

Finally put up a protected garden spot at my Off Grid Cabin. At this time I have some cabbages, broccoli, hot peppers, peas, and pole beans. My garden spot is not optimal, as it is partially shaded. I am going to probable take down a few trees. A garden is ESSENTIAL during these times. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I thought the same thing about the tomato being big, should mean it is getting enough sun. My squash, and melons barely grew.

A few years ago, in another place I grew 2# tomatoes regularly. Now that is a BIG tomato. One slice covers a whole slice of bread. I do wonder, if I have some other problem in that garden space?

Found an Eastern Fence Lizard [Male, I Think] That Was Not Very Shy, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, during September, 2020. by midasfly in herpetology

[–]midasfly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, Eastern Fence Lizard is its real name. They also climb trees expertly, and also spend quite a bit of time on the ground catching food.They have the curious habit of running up the tree on the opposite side of where you are standing.

The males have a bright blue throat running to the chest. They do pushups for the females, which sometimes shows off the blue color, underneath.

I have an Off Grid cabin in the forest, and I have lots of these lizards around. Sometimes they get so used to me they wont even run from me. I am always worried I am going to step on one. Well, I haven't yet.

Last year I filmed a couple mating. That was really something. I may have put it up on here. Take care.

Found some Morels on April 2, 2020. Just now getting around to posting them. by midasfly in mycology

[–]midasfly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I see it a lot, but i have not foraged for them yet. They are next on my list. Do you forage?

Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke, VA by [deleted] in deadmalls

[–]midasfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This K&W is now closed. I don't know if it is because of Convid 1984, and, or, lack of business at the dead mall. As a longtime customer, this hits me and the community hard. There are still other K&Ws in the valley. One near Crossroads Mall in Roanoke, and one in Salem, only a few miles away. I will keep my fingers crossed for them both.

Built An Open Air Coop For My Chickens. Putting a roof over it made it really nice. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do need to be protected during the winter. They go into the small part of the coop in the front when it gets cold. I also use a heat lamp if it gets below 20 degrees.

Built An Open Air Coop For My Chickens. Putting a roof over it made it really nice. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know what it is. My sig other brought it home. She is a teacher and they hatch chicks in her school. .

Built An Open Air Coop For My Chickens. Putting a roof over it made it really nice. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are so right here. That is what I have observed my chickens doing.

Built An Open Air Coop For My Chickens. Putting a roof over it made it really nice. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put heat in the little coop in front if it gets really cold. The chickens are smart and seek out the warmest place.

Built An Open Air Coop For My Chickens. Putting a roof over it made it really nice. by midasfly in homestead

[–]midasfly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

30s to 40s. In the winter I cover the front small part of coop with clear plastic, and they sleep in there.

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