Pastor Dave's Highlights

[Pastor Dave]

That would be a good idea to use the solar generator a once in a while to make sure it works and not sit in storage wasting original purchase price.

 

[Baymule]

I love my modern conveniences. I like the dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, washing machine and dryer, electric stove, central air and heat, TV, and a myriad of other things. Could I do without them? Yes. It would be real hard, this doublewide is NOT for living in with no AC. We'd have to move under the porch with the dogs. LOL LOL

 

[Pastor Dave]

I'm not bragging. Ok, maybe a little, but threw out my back Wednesday while hoeing the garden. Still had to go to work, and got drafted to come in Thursday 4 hours early. Went to Chiropractor on way to work and wore my back belt, worked 12 and repeated Friday. Began feeling a bit better after Chiropractor. Now recooperating on long weekend.

 

[Mike CHS]

Sounds like you are getting younger.

 

[Pastor Dave]

Yep. Haha. I guess it was the bending, pulling action. But it hit hard and quick. I have history with it, but it's been a while. Now, shopping. for. small. gas powered. cultivator/tiller. Plan to use a disc behind the Craftsman Spring and Fall, but use tiller between the rows during season.

 

[Mini Horses]

Older you get the better those tillers look. Don't have raised beds and a tiller is only way to work thu, for me. Dodn't have a garden this year -- between rain and work, just couldn't get it even started. Hope 2020 is better. Miss those fresh tomatoes!!!

 

[Baymule]

I got a Craftsman tiny tiller this summer for running between the rows for $30 on Craigslist. Our neighbor went through it, replacing lines and the carb. Only problem was, the weeds were already galloping away and the poor little thing couldn't handle it. Meanwhile, neighbor Robert has bought a new engine for his tiller and we will both be ready to rock and roll come spring. We share equipment around here.

A tiller will help you a lot. The weeds are over my head, I'm 5'7" and I have been pulling them and tossing to the sheep. Next year I will keep the soil pulverized! A tiller will make a world of difference for you, check out Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for good deals.

Enjoy your weekend, it will be awhile before you get another one, got to get the cheese for football season, Thanksgiving and Christmas!

 

[Pastor Dave]

I got my Jersey Knight Asparagus crowns ordered to plant along with strawberry starts. Anyone know if spinach is perennial, or do I have to start over each year on it?

 

[Baymule]

Pretty sure spinach is an annual.

 

[Mini Horses]

I got a Craftsman tiny tiller this summer for running between the rows for $30 on Craigslist. Our neighbor went through it, replacing lines and the carb. Only problem was, the weeds were already galloping away and the poor little thing couldn't handle it. Meanwhile, neighbor Robert has bought a new engine for his tiller and we will both be ready to rock and roll come spring. We share equipment around here.

A tiller can make such a huge difference -- that small one is perfect for between row once plants are up. Say what you want about the soil being messed up by till but, I ain't into THAT much hoeing. I don't till extremely deep and there are plenty of all the worms & "microcondra" still living out there. I hoe between plants, close to on row side, etc. Mulch the plants and till those walkways!
Even plowing by horse turns it all up. No chemicals is the key, IMO. Then plenty of natural fertilizers. It's my way. Being able to grow your own is more important than "no till" for my place.