tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post8297529254569918129..comments2023-09-29T18:37:14.377+10:00Comments on Eight Acres: Garden share - May 2015Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-85179213071244906152015-05-14T13:37:08.132+10:002015-05-14T13:37:08.132+10:00Oh interesting - I somehow missed that you had sta...Oh interesting - I somehow missed that you had started doing hydroponics, so am interested to see how that goes. Those tomatoes look awesome.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-78545055873794898192015-05-04T19:58:21.893+10:002015-05-04T19:58:21.893+10:00The sneaky chickens are delightful. I so love hen...The sneaky chickens are delightful. I so love hens.poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754636457782658089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-35814535850236002292015-05-04T15:01:35.395+10:002015-05-04T15:01:35.395+10:00No worries, I get my inspiration on this particula...No worries, I get my inspiration on this particular topic from Sepp. He has some great ideas which can ultimately help climates like ours. Its too hot in summer for things to grow and too cold in winter too - but that small window in between just needs a little help to extend. Glad to know you have plenty of what you need. Makes it easier to get started on projects. :)Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-69202506017851244032015-05-04T13:11:53.559+10:002015-05-04T13:11:53.559+10:00Lovely to hear that you got some rain and all of y...Lovely to hear that you got some rain and all of your produce had a boost. Beautiful work with the hydroponics! Have a great month in the gardenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469900010394404217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-78520478018479210212015-05-04T12:30:07.425+10:002015-05-04T12:30:07.425+10:00I like how you think Chris! I have previously put...I like how you think Chris! I have previously put buckets of water around the garden, and long-term I was planning to have a pond in our orchard at the new property and use that for retain heat for bananas and other tropicals. I had not thought of drums. Its really surprising how much heat you can absorb in a drum, the water can get up to 60-70degC in summer, and in winter its still plenty to keep out the frost. Now I just need to do some thinking about where to put these. Also we have plenty of rocks! What a great resource. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874273438983052621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-89810650678722419322015-05-04T09:33:02.433+10:002015-05-04T09:33:02.433+10:00Lovely garden to see producing. I know what you me...Lovely garden to see producing. I know what you mean about those short windows which seem to grow in late autumn, but then plants die back from the drop in temperature. I suspect we're just doing to have to come up with better ideas to extend the season without resorting to greenhouses.<br /><br />What about in Sepp Holzer style, you consider using rocks to stave off the frost. He plants his pumpkins so they can grow over rocks facing the sun. They have a very small window for growing food in Switzerland, but even more so in mountains. So I wonder if you build a low rock retaining wall on the upside of your growing area, it will push the frosts around it (and the growing area) as it travels down hill? If you don't have access to rocks, but large drums instead, you could place them on the uphill section, right next to the fenced area for your garden. The drums and water will be heated during the day, and repel the frosts during the night and early morning.<br /><br />The drums could also act as a wind break, or a place to put plants up high in pots so the frost won't burn them.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.com