tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post3662966628379535349..comments2023-12-21T13:31:08.147-06:00Comments on Gardening-4-Life: Cinder Block GardenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-73768544542357199862013-01-30T07:26:18.156-06:002013-01-30T07:26:18.156-06:00I found your blog after doing a search on using ci...I found your blog after doing a search on using cinder block frame. I currently have a potager with raised beds, but I am going to expand this yr, but just wanted a temporary addition since I havent planned out what I am going to do. I have to admit, before posting I got a little sidetracked by the fishies below. Cute! Anyway, I am now following. Stop by my kitchen garden sometime.http://www.tammyinwv.blogspot.com/2010/07/ten-days-of-veggie-growth.htmlTammyhttp://www.tammyinwv.blogspot.com/2010/07/ten-days-of-veggie-growth.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-2977827322282320462011-10-25T13:48:17.745-05:002011-10-25T13:48:17.745-05:00Next year, I am making space for a cinder block ar...Next year, I am making space for a cinder block area. I love this clever idea. Thanks for sharing.<br />VickyVickyhttp://www.in-your-garden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-19214138107046264952011-08-31T15:24:26.422-05:002011-08-31T15:24:26.422-05:00I have a friend that grows her herbs like this. Th...I have a friend that grows her herbs like this. The first time I saw it, I thought what a clever idea! I don't use fresh herbs..mine come from McCormick's!Betty819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-11771397356395616222011-05-03T22:12:37.035-05:002011-05-03T22:12:37.035-05:00@ Jennifer - Thanks! I built most of my beds in la...@ Jennifer - Thanks! I built most of my beds in late Fall when the temps were cooler here. It made the next season's planting doable. I try to make things easy here. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-3322465883789324952011-05-03T18:55:57.529-05:002011-05-03T18:55:57.529-05:00This is a great post -- and very timely.
As alway...This is a great post -- and very timely.<br /><br />As always, I'm late to the game in thinking about my garden for the summer and fall. I'd tried a smaller square-foot gardening experiment last year and already knew I wanted to transition to a raised bed this year. We've been going over options, but it's been left up to me to find a good source of non-pressure-treated wood, and I've not really had the time.<br /><br />I'd never thought of using concrete blocks! Actually, my partner is a big fan of concrete, so it shouldn't be a tough sell. I also like the idea of being able to use the blocks themselves as planters along the perimeter of the garden.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing this great idea.Jennifer Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707144415239103793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-18601722273510407712011-05-03T07:56:53.081-05:002011-05-03T07:56:53.081-05:00@Anjuli - Thanks, come back for another visit. :) ...@Anjuli - Thanks, come back for another visit. :) I hope you find something that might interest you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-2568822423065206932011-05-03T07:53:57.289-05:002011-05-03T07:53:57.289-05:00@Samual - Thank you! You are right on growing herb...@Samual - Thank you! You are right on growing herbs indoors. Most of them need full sun and a proper full spectrum grow light is important. I would like to have one of those nice kits I see advertised myself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-36937737063512217712011-05-03T07:50:53.650-05:002011-05-03T07:50:53.650-05:00@Christine - Herbs are great growing in raised bed...@Christine - Herbs are great growing in raised beds. In fact in some areas that's the only way you can. Most of them require sandy, well-drained soil and full sun. Planting herbs in containers is another option also.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-41476115046334162732011-05-03T07:48:00.301-05:002011-05-03T07:48:00.301-05:00@Nisha - A lot of Americans live outside of the ci...@Nisha - A lot of Americans live outside of the cities where they can have land and its a lot cheaper. Its part of our "pioneer spirit" and land is important especially if you live in the south, like Texas. I miss the convenience of the city though. We have to drive pretty far to get to a store. --- I know you can do well growing things in containers! I love that and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-62455968160341968322011-05-03T00:07:43.499-05:002011-05-03T00:07:43.499-05:00Its a really interesting Blog. The key to success...Its a really interesting Blog. The key to successful indoor garden is what you choose to grow. Some herbs and vegetables will not fair well in an indoor setting because they need much more room than just a small container to grow in. So you need <a href="http://www.ledgrowlight.com/nasa_tech.htm" rel="nofollow">safe growing lights</a> for this purpose.Samualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497033145557185992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-38581734273684569482011-05-02T09:40:06.935-05:002011-05-02T09:40:06.935-05:00This is such a great idea!! Looking forward to mor...This is such a great idea!! Looking forward to more of your blogathon posts!!Anjulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540340538869180615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-29245642900238141432011-05-02T02:19:17.574-05:002011-05-02T02:19:17.574-05:00I'm working in my garden at the moment (it'...I'm working in my garden at the moment (it's a real mess) and I want to grow more herbs. Maybe a cinder block garden is the way to go. I'm off to have a proper look around - happy Blogathon 2011.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816427348860423979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-9864586827673332722011-05-02T00:19:49.191-05:002011-05-02T00:19:49.191-05:00What a great idea ! Your house is very big, typica...What a great idea ! Your house is very big, typical of US houses. I love the space you have. <br />I live in a flat in Mumbai, India considered to be one of the most expensive cities of the world and have a few flower pots. ;)<br /><br />But I think I can also pick up a few tips from you about gardening.<br /><a href="http://www.lemonicks.com/" rel="nofollow">Nisha - Le Monde-A Poetic Travail</a>Nisha Jhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907542922053032348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-14080833430962447272011-05-01T21:13:18.564-05:002011-05-01T21:13:18.564-05:00@Jan - I was invited by my friend, Stephanie Suesa...@Jan - I was invited by my friend, Stephanie Suesan Smith. She and I are fellow master gardeners who like to write online. I am so excited to be a part of this year's blogathon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-11010164971103426902011-05-01T21:06:45.410-05:002011-05-01T21:06:45.410-05:00My hubby just made me one of those but he filled i...My hubby just made me one of those but he filled in the holes with cement...Rats, it would have given me more space. <br /><br />How did you find the blogathon?Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285521350755345199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-45812123660179145022011-05-01T20:44:24.744-05:002011-05-01T20:44:24.744-05:00@Annette - I hope you find something that helps yo...@Annette - I hope you find something that helps you. It's always a wide variety of gardening projects I've gotten myself wrapped up in. You can use cinder blocks for containers also. You will jest need to water them often as they do not hold water long. Happy gardening!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-22136550560132501882011-05-01T20:40:34.939-05:002011-05-01T20:40:34.939-05:00@Stephanie- I'm sure you have fine looking rai...@Stephanie- I'm sure you have fine looking raised beds. :) You will have to post what you are planting in them. I would love to hear about it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-56004979883164035382011-05-01T20:23:27.538-05:002011-05-01T20:23:27.538-05:00Very interesting! I might just learn some gardenin...Very interesting! I might just learn some gardening from you during the blogathon. Am wondering whether cinderblocks could be used as regular containers, i.e. not planted in the earth?Annette Gendlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006606888883773812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-77930937793742859602011-05-01T16:05:47.340-05:002011-05-01T16:05:47.340-05:00Your cinderblock design puts my 1X12 raised bed de...Your cinderblock design puts my 1X12 raised bed design to shame. Oh well, next time.Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06258700735299993683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-80243789125526244202011-05-01T13:26:19.317-05:002011-05-01T13:26:19.317-05:00Thanks! I hope you give it a try. I have really en...Thanks! I hope you give it a try. I have really enjoyed it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516007107983191206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1719654853128172225.post-21498597625962146642011-05-01T12:55:59.032-05:002011-05-01T12:55:59.032-05:00What a great idea! I just sent my husband (the gar...What a great idea! I just sent my husband (the gardener here in our clan) your post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com