Pumpkins copped a right thrashing in strong winds, almost stripped of leaves, then a deluge with hail and most of the leaf glued to the fruit. I trimmed off barrowloads of dead leaf and freed up the fruit. I assume scarring on some is due to flying debris, or wet foliage.
Unreal producer. Diggers buttercup.
Looks scrumptious. Glad they survived. What’s the eating like?
Dinetta said:
Looks scrumptious. Glad they survived. What’s the eating like?
I haven’t tried one yet, just waiting for them to ripen. I think the one with the fat gnarly stem is ready though
Happy Potter said:
Dinetta said:
Looks scrumptious. Glad they survived. What’s the eating like?
I haven’t tried one yet, just waiting for them to ripen. I think the one with the fat gnarly stem is ready though
They look great. :)
Happy Potter said:
Pumpkins copped a right thrashing in strong winds, almost stripped of leaves, then a deluge with hail and most of the leaf glued to the fruit. I trimmed off barrowloads of dead leaf and freed up the fruit. I assume scarring on some is due to flying debris, or wet foliage.
Unreal producer. Diggers buttercup.
It looks to be at a stage where further growth is not necessarily required, just maturation.
bluegreen said:
Happy Potter said:
Pumpkins copped a right thrashing in strong winds, almost stripped of leaves, then a deluge with hail and most of the leaf glued to the fruit. I trimmed off barrowloads of dead leaf and freed up the fruit. I assume scarring on some is due to flying debris, or wet foliage.
Unreal producer. Diggers buttercup.
It looks to be at a stage where further growth is not necessarily required, just maturation.
Yes, just waiting for the vine to die off a bit, but it keeps shooting in new directions, it’s going over the yacon and aiming for the pawpaws, but I keep doubling the leaders back and snipping the tips. This thing doesn’t know when to stop.
Happy Potter said:
bluegreen said:
Happy Potter said:
Pumpkins copped a right thrashing in strong winds, almost stripped of leaves, then a deluge with hail and most of the leaf glued to the fruit. I trimmed off barrowloads of dead leaf and freed up the fruit. I assume scarring on some is due to flying debris, or wet foliage.
Unreal producer. Diggers buttercup.
It looks to be at a stage where further growth is not necessarily required, just maturation.
Yes, just waiting for the vine to die off a bit, but it keeps shooting in new directions, it’s going over the yacon and aiming for the pawpaws, but I keep doubling the leaders back and snipping the tips. This thing doesn’t know when to stop.
OK., the climate may be different but my wife’s grandparents taught me this; Plant your pumpkins after the first of January. There is ample time to make plenty pumpkins without swallowing all your garden space.
roughbarked said:
Happy Potter said:
bluegreen said:It looks to be at a stage where further growth is not necessarily required, just maturation.
Yes, just waiting for the vine to die off a bit, but it keeps shooting in new directions, it’s going over the yacon and aiming for the pawpaws, but I keep doubling the leaders back and snipping the tips. This thing doesn’t know when to stop.
OK., the climate may be different but my wife’s grandparents taught me this; Plant your pumpkins after the first of January. There is ample time to make plenty pumpkins without swallowing all your garden space.
I planted a marina de choggio pumpkin out the front last week, big fruits, but any fruit is a bonus because I find the big leaves help keep the ground around the shrubs cooler, and homes for wildlife. There’s big lizards out there. The house guttering hole ‘waterfalls’ have over time created little sinks that become mini rockpools with rain and it’s near them that I can spot a blue tongue, or a frog or smaller lizard.
Happy Potter said:
… it keeps shooting in new directions, it’s going over the yacon and aiming for the pawpaws, but I keep doubling the leaders back and snipping the tips. This thing doesn’t know when to stop.
It may be related to the triffid pumpkin vine that Lucky had quite some years back: I believe hers was knocking at the kitchen windows at one stage?
Happy Potter said:
I planted a marina de choggio pumpkin out the front last week, big fruits, but any fruit is a bonus because I find the big leaves help keep the ground around the shrubs cooler, and homes for wildlife. There’s big lizards out there. The house guttering hole ‘waterfalls’ have over time created little sinks that become mini rockpools with rain and it’s near them that I can spot a blue tongue, or a frog or smaller lizard.
Sounds lovely…
You do know that they recommend, with “3 sisters” gardens, that the pumpkin be planted last to give the beans and corn a chance before the pumpkin vine shades the ground (and also the bean and corn seedlings)?
Happy Potter said:
The house guttering hole ‘waterfalls’ have over time created little sinks that become mini rockpools with rain and it’s near them that I can spot a blue tongue, or a frog or smaller lizard.
Nice :)
Back. Boy I needed that break. The weekend was lovely and relaxing.
My view yesty morn while munching on warm raspberry muffins for breakfast :)
I have more pics to upload, will do after the morning round of feeding the hens and myself.
No problems at home, all good. except for one broken branch off a lime tree. There was an explanation for it, but one that I don’t understand how, I am scratching my head, lol. I picked the ‘almost ripe’ small limes on the branch to juice. No waste :)
Happy Potter said:
Back. Boy I needed that break. The weekend was lovely and relaxing.
My view yesty morn while munching on warm raspberry muffins for breakfast :)
how beautiful is that :)
My plum leather :)
It’s very yummy. I trimmed the crisper edges off and rolled up in fresh baking paper. Hubby and KK were there to scoff the bits.
I have a couple of those old Tupperware bread keepers, prefect for storing the rolls in the fridge :)
Happy Potter said:
My plum leather :) It’s very yummy. I trimmed the crisper edges off and rolled up in fresh baking paper. Hubby and KK were there to scoff the bits.
I have a couple of those old Tupperware bread keepers, prefect for storing the rolls in the fridge :)
Perfect for storing the rolls, even.
Happy Potter said:
Happy Potter said:
My plum leather :) It’s very yummy. I trimmed the crisper edges off and rolled up in fresh baking paper. Hubby and KK were there to scoff the bits.
I have a couple of those old Tupperware bread keepers, prefect for storing the rolls in the fridge :)Perfect for storing the rolls, even.
es. That’s what I keep my leather in.
Hunter at 7 weeks, he is a smiley little bub :)
This ones of Mrs Daughter having her first night out with the girls after having the baby, but this isn’t about her, spot the photo bomber, hehe.
Happy Potter said:
Hunter at 7 weeks, he is a smiley little bub :)
This ones of Mrs Daughter having her first night out with the girls after having the baby, but this isn’t about her, spot the photo bomber, hehe.
:D :D
Happy Potter said:
Hunter at 7 weeks, he is a smiley little bub :)
This ones of Mrs Daughter having her first night out with the girls after having the baby, but this isn’t about her, spot the photo bomber, hehe.
chuckle
Dinetta said:
Happy Potter said:
Hunter at 7 weeks, he is a smiley little bub :)
This ones of Mrs Daughter having her first night out with the girls after having the baby, but this isn’t about her, spot the photo bomber, hehe.
chuckle
Lovely photos.
Some pics..
Possums are eating my big tomatoes. I have to net everything. The yard is starting to look like a giant spider web.
My brekky
Stocking socks on apples.
Goji berries..
stripped by chooks..
until there’s none left.
Max keeps piling spotted collared doves near the back door.
Oh crap, sorry for the two large photos.. I copied image instead of thumbnail
And didn’t choose the right pic with Max..
Max keeps piling spotted collared doves near the back door.
Happy Potter said:
And didn’t choose the right pic with Max..Max keeps piling spotted collared doves near the back door.
damn it, whats wrong with photobucket? I did choose thumbnail..
I’ve a paid version and they can’t even put my recent uploaded in sequence either..they’re all over the place.
Happy Potter said:
Oh crap, sorry for the two large photos.. I copied image instead of thumbnail
I miss the function where you could tag the photos you want codes for and then do them in one lot.
Happy Potter said:
And didn’t choose the right pic with Max..Max keeps piling spotted collared doves near the back door.
Dinetta said:
Happy Potter said:
And didn’t choose the right pic with Max..Max keeps piling spotted collared doves near the back door.
Max is beautiful! Who would guess he’d be such a terror to nuisance birds?
Well trained dogs know the mind of their masters without need to ask.
roughbarked said:
Dinetta said:
Happy Potter said:
And didn’t choose the right pic with Max..Max keeps piling spotted collared doves near the back door.
Max is beautiful! Who would guess he’d be such a terror to nuisance birds?Well trained dogs know the mind of their masters without need to ask.
So why does my daughter’s kelpie put my cat out…
Dinetta said:
roughbarked said:
Dinetta said:Max is beautiful! Who would guess he’d be such a terror to nuisance birds?
Well trained dogs know the mind of their masters without need to ask.
So why does my daughter’s kelpie put my cat out…
Because she can’t find your daughters cat?
My daughter hates cats, I remember that now…
However your reply reminds me of what Sonny Jim said when I asked why Manu (the kelpie) takes one of my shoes to bed…she’s making sure I won’t leave without her knowing…sometimes she has 3 shoes from different pairs…
mea culpa thread hijack, sorry HP
Dinetta said:
mea culpa thread hijack, sorry HP
No, ‘tis cool. I chuckled at the three shoes lol
Son in law LeLe got the almond stump out. Revealed is the eyesore chook pen. The almond in 2012, already big.
Happy Potter said:
Son in law LeLe got the almond stump out. Revealed is the eyesore chook pen. The almond in 2012, already big.
Good to see that you have help. ;)
Happy Potter said:
Son in law LeLe got the almond stump out. Revealed is the eyesore chook pen. The almond in 2012, already big.
Buy him some safety glasses…
Doing something similar yesterday sans safety glasses meself, I now sit here with a swollen eyeball courtesy of an impact from a stick to my eye… ouch. It happened only three seconds after I said out loud, where are my safety glasses?
Painful lesson was had.
painmaster said:
Happy Potter said:
Son in law LeLe got the almond stump out. Revealed is the eyesore chook pen. The almond in 2012, already big.
Buy him some safety glasses…
Doing something similar yesterday sans safety glasses meself, I now sit here with a swollen eyeball courtesy of an impact from a stick to my eye… ouch. It happened only three seconds after I said out loud, where are my safety glasses?
Painful lesson was had.
I agree. LeLe pooh poohed the glasses so will tell him what you said.
I hope your eye will be ok!Works continue..panels weren’t that heavy, me and the man lifting. More awkward to maneuver into place because of the size. But they are a great fit!
The 4th panel is damaged on one end so hubs will get the angle grinder out (he always wears safety glasses) and will cut a bit to fit the gap by the door. Next up is concrete footings and when that’s set hard by tomorrow we’ll get the roof on.
Happy Potter said:
Now how do you plan to keep the foxes out? ie: by them digging under.
Works continue..panels weren’t that heavy, me and the man lifting. More awkward to maneuver into place because of the size. But they are a great fit!The 4th panel is damaged on one end so hubs will get the angle grinder out (he always wears safety glasses) and will cut a bit to fit the gap by the door. Next up is concrete footings and when that’s set hard by tomorrow we’ll get the roof on.
roughbarked said:
Happy Potter said:Now how do you plan to keep the foxes out? ie: by them digging under.
Works continue..panels weren’t that heavy, me and the man lifting. More awkward to maneuver into place because of the size. But they are a great fit!The 4th panel is damaged on one end so hubs will get the angle grinder out (he always wears safety glasses) and will cut a bit to fit the gap by the door. Next up is concrete footings and when that’s set hard by tomorrow we’ll get the roof on.
The old mesh wire from the pen will be recycled for the skirt left at a metre wide. It doesn’t need to be that wide but I can’t be bothered cutting a strip off the long side, and buried deep enough. I got a roll of wire to attach it to the bottom pole. The man cut a section out of the damaged panel to fit the gap, the concrete is done and footings are settling. Metal zip ties will be used on the uprights at corners x 4 per join. There’s a small gap next to the fence because the fence isn’t square, but I’ve heaps of smaller gauge heavy duty metal panels I can cut with bolt cutters to fit. There’s other areas these smaller panels will be used to fix, on the rear fence itself, gap above the door, roof of the coop is on an angle so there will be a gap to fix there. And any other places I find, if I think like a fox. These smaller panels are 90 cm x 45 cm.
I’m really pleased with how it is coming along :)
Happy Potter said:
Works continue..panels weren’t that heavy, me and the man lifting. More awkward to maneuver into place because of the size. But they are a great fit!The 4th panel is damaged on one end so hubs will get the angle grinder out (he always wears safety glasses) and will cut a bit to fit the gap by the door. Next up is concrete footings and when that’s set hard by tomorrow we’ll get the roof on.
so much better :)
I did have a ‘der’ moment though when I realized if I put shade cloth over the top to keep birds out, that it will shade the lemon tree in the pen. So I was looking at heavier duty bird netting, then saw crop protection cloth. Allows sun and rain, but restricts frost and fruit burn and definitely stops birds. UV rated and all that. You beauty. A pack 10 mt x 4 mt was $24, way more than I need, but I can use some for frost protection on my raised ginger bed.
Happy Potter said:
I did have a ‘der’ moment though when I realized if I put shade cloth over the top to keep birds out, that it will shade the lemon tree in the pen. So I was looking at heavier duty bird netting, then saw crop protection cloth. Allows sun and rain, but restricts frost and fruit burn and definitely stops birds. UV rated and all that. You beauty. A pack 10 mt x 4 mt was $24, way more than I need, but I can use some for frost protection on my raised ginger bed.
sound good.
Happy Potter said:
I did have a ‘der’ moment though when I realized if I put shade cloth over the top to keep birds out, that it will shade the lemon tree in the pen. So I was looking at heavier duty bird netting, then saw crop protection cloth. Allows sun and rain, but restricts frost and fruit burn and definitely stops birds. UV rated and all that. You beauty. A pack 10 mt x 4 mt was $24, way more than I need, but I can use some for frost protection on my raised ginger bed.
I’ve just used the white bird netting, which I can buy off the roll at our disposals store. I bought small s hooks from the cheap shop so the whole thing is very dismantleable. My chook run is 20m long by a little over a metre wide, so there is a bit of bunching of the netting. But the crows won’t drop in there. The sparrows can get in along the sides though.
Here is my netted run:
I didn’t count how many little S hooks I’ve used, quite a few. But it makes it really easy to unhook the netting, drop off the leaves and gumnuts that accumulate on it, and then hook it up again.
buffy said:
Happy Potter said:
I did have a ‘der’ moment though when I realized if I put shade cloth over the top to keep birds out, that it will shade the lemon tree in the pen. So I was looking at heavier duty bird netting, then saw crop protection cloth. Allows sun and rain, but restricts frost and fruit burn and definitely stops birds. UV rated and all that. You beauty. A pack 10 mt x 4 mt was $24, way more than I need, but I can use some for frost protection on my raised ginger bed.
I’ve just used the white bird netting, which I can buy off the roll at our disposals store. I bought small s hooks from the cheap shop so the whole thing is very dismantleable. My chook run is 20m long by a little over a metre wide, so there is a bit of bunching of the netting. But the crows won’t drop in there. The sparrows can get in along the sides though.
Great photo Buffy. Looks like the heavier duty netting.
This has to be fox and bird proof though. Sparrows made holes in the netting which then just got bigger but it was the thinner cheap one. Max wrecked the netted sides from trying to get to the birds in the pen.
Evening :)
What I scored today for twenty $.
What I’m going to do with one of them.
The glass will be swapped with clear glass with another lady who wants the privacy glass for her door’s panels, same size. I’ve chosen a dozen scenery photos I took, that a fellow will resize for me and cut to fit.
Something different :)
Happy Potter said:
Evening :) What I scored today for twenty $.
What I’m going to do with one of them.
The glass will be swapped with clear glass with another lady who wants the privacy glass for her door’s panels, same size. I’ve chosen a dozen scenery photos I took, that a fellow will resize for me and cut to fit.
Something different :)
So you got 4 of the doors for $20? Awesome! Can’t wait to see the end result.
Happy Potter said:
Evening :) What I scored today for twenty $.Something different :)
If only I could get the scores you seem to.. my creativity would blossom.
roughbarked said:
Happy Potter said:
Evening :) What I scored today for twenty $.Something different :)
If only I could get the scores you seem to.. my creativity would blossom.
I wish you could too. I know you would turn it into something beautiful.
This is the photo I’ve chosen that I took when we were in Tas. . It’s well balanced with the steam going from top right to bottom left.
bluegreen said:
Happy Potter said:
Evening :) What I scored today for twenty $.
What I’m going to do with one of them.
The glass will be swapped with clear glass with another lady who wants the privacy glass for her door’s panels, same size. I’ve chosen a dozen scenery photos I took, that a fellow will resize for me and cut to fit.
Something different :)
So you got 4 of the doors for $20? Awesome! Can’t wait to see the end result.
Two doors. The lip is part of the door frame. Not sure what to do with the other door but it won’t be a photo frame.. I’ll think of something else.
Happy Potter said:
bluegreen said:So you got 4 of the doors for $20? Awesome! Can’t wait to see the end result.
Two doors. The lip is part of the door frame. Not sure what to do with the other door but it won’t be a photo frame.. I’ll think of something else.
Still a great buy :D
A ginger flowering in melb in winter! Again it’s the north facing ceramic mosaic tiles that warm in the sun and reflect the heat. The flowers have the sweetest smell.
And a spider that’s heartily sick of the cold weather has become modernised and made itself a proper home with a bit of plastic tubing, in my orange tree. It sealed the top closed.
Sorry for terrible photo
Orange tree.
This years meyer lemon load.
Those photobucket links, never load. One should ideally grab the direct liink from the links box. The direct link should work. 