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The pots are 15" across. I did look at the video from DWN and that's the combination of soil I used to plant them. They do seem very happy, for now. Maybe part of it is the fresh rain water, too ;-) Being from the mid-west, it's hard to imagine grow…
What size pots are your blueberries in?
They look very promising, hope they do well for you. Have you looked at the video on this site from Dave Wilson's nursery on growing blueberries? Lots of good information.
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I'm just throwing this out for informational purposes. I have two neighbors who are growing blackberries (mostly) in the shade planted within about 2' of an open irrigation ditch. Don't know what type they are (the old thorny type, for sure), but th…
Megan - thank you for the info. It was a very helpless feeling not knowing what to do when she was injured. Many thanks for offering those options!
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- We've lived in Phoenix for over 20 years now and have had a garden - both winter and summer - for most of those years. I grew up on a farm in so. Indiana, both sets of grandparents had a farm and I really miss the good taste of fresh produce. My great-grandmother raised chickens, too, and the boys and I would like to try our hand at having some "in-town" chickens for eggs and fertilizer for the garden.
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- At 8:27am on November 18, 2009,
Luanne Mattson said… - Oh my goodness, we live so close (for now)! I'm near there. Send me an email at luanne.mattson (at) cox (dot) net and we'll talk directly.
- At 1:21pm on November 8, 2009,
Luanne Mattson said…
- Yes, Denise, that's me! Lisa was in my class. Karen told me years ago that you were here, but I never took the initiative to look you up. She is in Indiana with her family. I see you are raising chickens. My fiance and I are attending a workshop to do the same on Thursday. We'll see if it works out. In what part of the Valley do you live?
- At 12:13pm on October 3, 2009,
joy borum said… - Those 2 new pix are egg-zactly (never resist the opportunity!) the type of things I love. Thank you.
- At 12:39pm on September 13, 2009,
Chip Satterlund said… - Hi Denise - I might suggest that you rinse the barrel out, it may have some shampoo residue. I enjoyed having you guys at the workshop and look forward to seeing you at future events!
- At 9:27pm on June 5, 2009,
Erika said… - Sorry I didn't respond sooner I had a heatstroke, I am still recovering. I do not live near you, I was asking how many you have, because if I have room for them I would keep them here to care for them. I can't remember but I think you had more than I could fit in my extra coop.
- At 7:53am on June 4, 2009,
Alex said… - I'm sure we could manage it. I work at Starbucks in the Biltmore area and drive from North Phoenix to ASU pretty much everyday so your house would be on my way no matter where I was going. Between me and my girlfriend I'm sure we could pop in on them quite often. Let me know next month! :)
- At 10:45am on February 9, 2009,
Lisette Volkmar said… - Denise,
Yes, I think they are lawnmower wheels, $6 each at Ace. They are on a metal rod that is attached to the bottom of the coop. Pretty wobbly, but I'm not running races. I tried a nest box on the perches, but the girls didn't like it. As they are now free ranging all day, they have favorite spots in the yard, an old wood crate under a tipped up wheelbarrow and the "waiting not working" compost bin. Thank you for the compliment on the girl's behalf! They are such fun! Check out my description of "Chickens chasing Crickets" at www.azhomegrownsolutions.org
Best of Luck,
Lis
- At 12:37am on February 8, 2009,
Lisette Volkmar said…
- Denise,
Saw your post on ordering chicks from Myron, I have ordered for three to go with my flock of four. If you look on my page, there is a description of my chicken tractor. You are welcome to come see it or ask questions online.
Luck,
Lis
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So, do you have a Mexican Lime or Orange tree from which I can get cuttings?
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