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Gardening

NewHendoLib

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21. Last year, because we anticipated watering issues at a

Reply to MiHale (Reply #20)

Sun Jan 19, 2025, 11:24 AM

Jan 19

nearby farm, we wrapped half of the bales in black plastic. We ended up having a better time watering, so moisture retention ended up not being a factor. But - wrapping really had no impact otherwise - plus or minus. My feeling is it won't hurt, and could help.

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Let's kick this form into action. What are you planning to grow in your 2025 garden? [View all] NewHendoLib Jan 18 OP

An excellent and most timely question. Turbineguy Jan 18 #1

I really want to get this form active - focusing on healthy pursuits will help us through the next 4 years! NewHendoLib Jan 18 #2

So, we have not gardened in a few years because of two reasons drray23 Jan 18 #3

Howdy - some thoughts below. NewHendoLib Jan 18 #4

Pineapples, bananas, papayas, and coconuts. sinkingfeeling Jan 18 #5

clearly, you and I have very different growing conditions! NewHendoLib Jan 18 #6

In addition to the standards Shambala Jan 18 #7

Yes!...already been planning... MiHale Jan 18 #8

this all sounds great. I've really gone all in on straw bales - they really excel for me. NewHendoLib Jan 19 #19

Trying something on the bales this winter... MiHale Jan 19 #20

Last year, because we anticipated watering issues at a NewHendoLib Jan 19 #21

👍Thanks MiHale Jan 19 #22

A little earlier than I usually start planning. GardenGnome Jan 18 #9

sounds great. Yes, I always feel better when pondering gardening in winter. NewHendoLib Jan 19 #18

Just watched one of your presentations regarding container and straw bale gardening drray23 Jan 18 #10

Pine straw doesn't really break down quickly enough, and repels water - hence the wheat straw. I've not tried NewHendoLib Jan 19 #17

I just planted broccoli and tomatoes under my grow lights. scipan Jan 18 #11

key with broccoli - doesn't like its growth checked by weather changes NewHendoLib Jan 19 #16

Ewwww. Another reason to keep them inside. scipan Jan 19 #23

Let us know how it does. NewHendoLib Jan 19 #24

I discovered stock tanks Keepthesoulalive Jan 18 #12

I really like Jimmy Nardello - what a pepper machine! Growing in containers is also a joy. NewHendoLib Jan 19 #15

allll the things. MissB Jan 18 #13

this all sounds great. My gardens are now decreasing a bit in size as my age increases! NewHendoLib Jan 19 #14