ckreef Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Lucky you, ck, to have the hummingbirds so early. I won't likely see mine until about the end of the first week of May. AND look at those flowers. :) . We only get a few this early. I think they stop over to rest and let it warm up a bit before migrating farther North. Maybe this little guy will make it all the way up to you . I like putting the feeders out early so they stop in every year. . The major bulk of the humming birds will start showing up around the middle of May. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 It is great that you get the feeders up for the early ones. Wouldn't that be great if they stop at your feeders and then come to mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Now thats one big hummingbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Lookin' Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 16 hours ago, Firemonkey said: Did you use nested bins to make a true self watering container (with a reservoir in the bottom, or just plant in a bin full of soil? these are nested. The top bucket has drainage holes, and a "mesh pot" (home made with a Dremel and plastic cup) that hangs down to the bottom of the bottom bucket. The pvc pipe allows the bottom bucket (the reservoir) to be filled. Yeah, mine is a true self watering - similar to what he does here: http://gardenfrugal.com/videos/diy-watering-container-10/ I used small plastic planters rather than the drainage pipe he used. It watered well, I think. The tomato plants grew tall, but only had about 4 tomatoes on each. They got to about golf ball sized, then never got any bigger. I'm hoping to plant some in the ground this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Getting ready for this weekends, garden upgrade. What could it be? I'll never tell ........... . But it should be sort of kewl so stay tuned. . Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 It's a water pool.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 It's a water pool. Jez you didn't have to guess it so quickly - LOL. Small 125 gallon pond with a 8 gallon water fall. Sunk down into the ground with matching flag stones all around. . Mrs skreef has had ponds in the past but this will be my first. Should be interesting. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogsfan Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 This thread is so amazing. It makes me want to get out there and do stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 This thread is so amazing. It makes me want to get out there and do stuff. Get on with it. Now is the right time to start. Even if you just do a few planters or buckets you'll be glad you did. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 My wife is on spring break next week and I have to work. But, she wanted a tiller so I picked one up for her. She'll till some garden areas for us next week if the weather cooperates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted April 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Another long Saturday but we got a pond installed. A few more plants and a couple more tweaks and this project will be a wrap. . Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Beautiful, sk and ck. and to think a very short time ago none of this excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skreef Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Beautiful, sk and ck. and to think a very short time ago none of this excited. Thank you Mckenzie. You mean existed? But we are excited to be able to have this oasis. Many days and evenings to enjoy. So glad we decided on this project. Sent from my QTAQZ3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skreef Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Oops I tired to. Correct and mess up.lol Sent from my QTAQZ3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 SK, yes existed. It really is an oasis of calm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogsfan Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 AMAZING!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skreef Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 She's enjoying the Pond Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Cute, the perfect spot to hang out.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 12 hours ago, skreef said: She's enjoying the Pond Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Love the pond, you did a great job. Is the cat looking at some fish in the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
