Open Show & Tell , Outdoors 2013
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I feel so restrained .
Awesome.. I used a hot glue gun to make my seams.. for this.. I dont think your material is as tightly knit tho.. damn dude that is a helluva lot of sewing + rep too.. so how long do you think the net will last?
Nice grow man!! Looking healthy as heck too.. I have a buddy whose dogs (terrier mixes) love to sit ontop of the smart pots as well.. so he bought a few extra filled with sand and stuck a shade over the top.. they loved it..
hard to gauge by the 1st pic how big are the smart pots there has to be 100+?
socaljoe
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I guess I found a good reason not to start seeds late June/early July outdoors...the hotter temps the past couple days nuked a couple week-old seedlings...one was a crispy critter, two are barely hanging on but might pull through, lost one several days ago that just couldn't hang, too weak.
Maybe I ought to move them indoors for the hottest part of the day, at least until they get established a bit better...any thoughts?
Hopefully I can make all my mistakes this summer, then I can benefit from the lessons learned next year.
Maybe I ought to move them indoors for the hottest part of the day, at least until they get established a bit better...any thoughts?
Hopefully I can make all my mistakes this summer, then I can benefit from the lessons learned next year.
ambedexteras
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Hey guys looks like I got mine
Started just in time where they weren't babies when this heat streak hit the
North East and they all got some nice growth.
Rather than frying to death @ 100+ degrees for 3 days
Pics are a Group shot from today tallest are about 26 inches. my 2 jack herras transplanted yesterday. The soil I used. A cool root picture. And my big 40 gal girl from the top lol
Started just in time where they weren't babies when this heat streak hit the
North East and they all got some nice growth.
Rather than frying to death @ 100+ degrees for 3 days
Pics are a Group shot from today tallest are about 26 inches. my 2 jack herras transplanted yesterday. The soil I used. A cool root picture. And my big 40 gal girl from the top lol
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Sunbiz1
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Mornin' all!
Has anyone here ever had deer taking afternoon naps near your grow?. You can't miss the tell-tale signs of matted down grass the size of a large mammal.
In some ways I like having them around, their obvious trails etc provide great cover for my own presence out there. But these deer are sleeping(and probably mating.)5 feet from my kush ladies, it's only a matter of time before a hoof tramples a plant.
Does deer stop/repellant actually work?, I bought a bottle yesterday and saved receipt. Normally, I would simply twine the area off...but this particular spot has nothing to tie anything to.
And do they sell repellant for 2-legged creatures?, I really could use something to keep those away as well.
Peace
Has anyone here ever had deer taking afternoon naps near your grow?. You can't miss the tell-tale signs of matted down grass the size of a large mammal.
In some ways I like having them around, their obvious trails etc provide great cover for my own presence out there. But these deer are sleeping(and probably mating.
)5 feet from my kush ladies, it's only a matter of time before a hoof tramples a plant. Does deer stop/repellant actually work?, I bought a bottle yesterday and saved receipt. Normally, I would simply twine the area off...but this particular spot has nothing to tie anything to.
And do they sell repellant for 2-legged creatures?, I really could use something to keep those away as well.
Peace
Jazzman's Gal
Member
I started seedlings indoors mid-April or so. Most of them went outside into my raised beds (or interim-sized pots) by the end of April/Mid-May, some at only 10 days old. I also have clones from a local patient resource center (they get great local varieties every year) and those went outside immediately during the same time period as the seedlings. Cold and wet is the problem for me--not sun and heat. I haven't been very far in this thread but I'm assuming you're in SoCal from your handle; I'm in southern Oregon at around 1400 feet on the north side of a hill around the 42nd Parallel. This is my third year growing outside and I still very much consider myself a newbie. I got a lot of information from this site last yearI guess I found a good reason not to start seeds late June/early July outdoors...the hotter temps the past couple days nuked a couple week-old seedlings...one was a crispy critter, two are barely hanging on but might pull through, lost one several days ago that just couldn't hang, too weak.
Maybe I ought to move them indoors for the hottest part of the day, at least until they get established a bit better...any thoughts?
Hopefully I can make all my mistakes this summer, then I can benefit from the lessons learned next year.
View attachment 2730502 This is this year's garden, some of it, anyway. It's much expanded from last year to give the girls more room and sun. I have some exotics grown from seed as opposed to playing with whatever bagseed I usually dig up for fun. I've got a White Rhino from Holland and a Cheese strain from the UK as well as two Keralas from India. They look quite strange next to the more common Blue Dream and Sour Kush I grew from clones. Anyway, this way seems to work for me as I get a decent crop every year in spite of a distinct lack of good sun due to my hillside location. Since I grow strictly according to Oregon law, I'm not after quantity so much as quality and I must say I do well there And it improves every year. I've been forced by weather to harvest by the 5th of October every year so far. You probably have a lot more sun and a lot less rain than me so your babies may have to start and live indoors longer than mine. We basically do it the same way except for where we start our seeds. If I had started seeds as late as June, they'd never reach bloom (about 2 weeks away, yet)--there's not enough time in my season. The two Keralas are much smaller than the same-age Rhino and Cheese and none of the Sativas are as thickly-leaved as pictures I've seen. Again, I think this is due solely to a short season. But they all look healthy, don't they? I've ordered a greenhouse. It'll be here in a couple of days. I bet next year's garden will be MUCH fun 
Jazzman's Gal
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My ex-mother-in-law swore that if you hung left-over bits of deodorant bath soap bars from string around your garden, it would keep deer and other herbivores away. I do it but I'm not sure how much good it is. Sure can't hurt. She said it was the smell that repelled them. I still get some deer nibbles every year so I just use plastic bird netting around my garden on thin stakes to keep the deer away and to keep cats from using my nice soft dirt as a litter box!
socaljoe
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I appreciate you sharing your experiences and tips. For me, this is all about having fun with it. I'm not after pounds myself, as I'm not a big time smoker, but just trying to get some homegrown to have around for when the mood strikes me.I started seedlings indoors mid-April or so. Most of them went outside into my raised beds (or interim-sized pots) by the end of April/Mid-May, some at only 10 days old. I also have clones from a local patient resource center (they get great local varieties every year) and those went outside immediately during the same time period as the seedlings. Cold and wet is the problem for me--not sun and heat. I haven't been very far in this thread but I'm assuming you're in SoCal from your handle; I'm in southern Oregon at around 1400 feet on the north side of a hill around the 42nd Parallel. This is my third year growing outside and I still very much consider myself a newbie. I got a lot of information from this site last year
As far as the weather, it'll be warm here through Oct and into November, I wouldn't even worry about frost until late December if at all, and even rain isn't a big concern...so I figured I'd be OK getting a late start on some seeds while my bigger plant grows and grows.
Sunbiz1
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What's funny is they haven't taken so much as a nibble, my only guess as to why is they smell me on the plants?.
Kevdogg5555
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Thanks man, The pots are actually 45 gallon smart pots. I wanted to go with 100's but it would be a problem if i had to move them around. If they were in 100's they would be easily double the size right now. ^^ thats next year!!
BarnBuster
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I lost 2 to some critter's, probably deer, this year. Caged, hair, urine, Repells-All not withstanding. They were bedded down all around the area and it looked like Grand Central StationMornin' all!
Has anyone here ever had deer taking afternoon naps near your grow?. You can't miss the tell-tale signs of matted down grass the size of a large mammal.
In some ways I like having them around, their obvious trails etc provide great cover for my own presence out there. But these deer are sleeping(and probably mating.
Does deer stop/repellant actually work?, I bought a bottle yesterday and saved receipt. Normally, I would simply twine the area off...but this particular spot has nothing to tie anything to.
And do they sell repellant for 2-legged creatures?, I really could use something to keep those away as well.
Peace
Lost another to overly wet conditions. Had planted in same area for 5 years with no problems with wet terrain but this year was unusual. 2 others were dug up but was able to successfully replant.
Sunbiz1
Well-Known Member
Dug up by what?. Deer have 4 chambered digestive systems to coincide with seasons, and generally move onto berries and such by this time. It's when I first plant they concern me(May), by July it's the clumsy hooves I have to deal with. I do so by placing heavy jute twine at both an 18" and 3' height to divert them, they trip once and then change their path in a hurry.I lost 2 to some critter's, probably deer, this year. Caged, hair, urine, Repells-All not withstanding. They were bedded down all around the area and it looked like Grand Central Station
BarnBuster
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The dug up ones I don't know what happened. Groundhogs? I put the granulated repellent down after that and keeping my fingers crossed.Dug up by what?. Deer have 4 chambered digestive systems to coincide with seasons, and generally move onto berries and such by this time. It's when I first plant they concern me(May), by July it's the clumsy hooves I have to deal with. I do so by placing heavy jute twine at both an 18" and 3' height to divert them, they trip once and then change their path in a hurry.
Carmarelo
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Super nice grow Kevdog. The color on that squash is amazing.
Jazzman's Gal
Member
Ah, now see? You've got all of that sun and warm weather
I'll share all of my limited bit of knowledge that will help anyone else. I'm in it for fun and personal reasons. Lots of satisfaction there. I give away lots of what I grow to others who aren't as lucky as me. I love growing things, I have a green thumb and usually have a stupendous vegetable garden. I'm a recent resident of Oregon, having come up from New Mexico two years ago when I retired. I grew six plants from bagseed my first year here as I didn't have my license yet but my ol' man had his. Oregon law, you know. I have pics of all my gardens. I should find a couple for each of the past two cannabis gardens and put them up here Looked at Kevdogg's plants and I'm in awe. They're so neat and tidy and groomed perfectly!! I'm a lazy gardener; probably because it's so easy for me. I don't prune and clean and thin as much as I should. I like a wild and wooly garden that looks like it might walk away if you don't keep it happy. All of my stuff is a little outside the lines. I'm growing an heirloom tomato called Cherokee Purple; it's gotten so big and rowdy that I named it Audrey after the plant in Little Shop of Horrors Because of my short growing season, I can't grow melons. I'd really love to grow some cantaloupes or watermelons but it just doesn't work at my house. I grew wonderful melons in New Mexico I never grew pot in New Mexico--you're probably in a similar climate, from the sound of it. I'm very jealous of your long growing season!! This is going to be an interesting thread. Happy gardening, all!Jazzman's Gal
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What a wonderful, pleasant garden! I'm also growing squash, peppers, etc. in my garden but it's not as advanced as yours. Next year, I think I'll do more companion plantings right in the raised beds with my pot. So far, I've got marigolds and garlic growing with them this year as natural pest deterrents. I don't see why some judicious introductions would prevent peppers and squash from filling in some gaps, do you?
TokaLot
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Awesome.. I used a hot glue gun to make my seams.. for this.. I dont think your material is as tightly knit tho.. damn dude that is a helluva lot of sewing + rep too.. so how long do you think the net will last?
Thanks bro..
The net is supposed to be made of Heavy Duty UV protected polyethylene and is supposed to last several years..
If it last me two years i will be happy with that even if you buy it every year at 300 bucks a year i am willing todo that to stop the worms.
theloadeddragon
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a little update
yes, one of them I tied over and have an open center. it will fill in nicely before flower Im sure. Im really happy considering how on the spot and thrown together this is. Next year though... should I be so lucky as to occupy the same space.... 
Your gardens are looking great- 45 gallon smart pots are plenty! top dress, ammend, feed, and O2 enriched TEAS, perform wonderfully Im sure
Just water today, and the next couple of times as well, as I just mixed in some blood meal and alfalfa meal..... will give them some FF Big Bloom though, over the next few days.... and top dress next week with a nice mixture of good things. My major issue has been stoner bunnys.... but Im going to be rectifying that very soon . Happy growing all!!
yes, one of them I tied over and have an open center. it will fill in nicely before flower Im sure. Im really happy considering how on the spot and thrown together this is. Next year though... should I be so lucky as to occupy the same space....
Your gardens are looking great- 45 gallon smart pots are plenty! top dress, ammend, feed, and O2 enriched TEAS, perform wonderfully Im sure Just water today, and the next couple of times as well, as I just mixed in some blood meal and alfalfa meal..... will give them some FF Big Bloom though, over the next few days.... and top dress next week with a nice mixture of good things
. My major issue has been stoner bunnys.... but Im going to be rectifying that very soon . Happy growing all!!