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Post by gardendmpls on Mar 24, 2022 21:21:17 GMT -5
Get yourself a Staedtler marker. Good to know, as I had bought two of them but wasn't sure how they would hold up.
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Post by martywny on Mar 25, 2022 5:50:36 GMT -5
Good to know, as I had bought two of them but wasn't sure how they would hold up. If you search my posts for the word Staedtler, back in Feb of 2020, I did a side-by-side comparison of Sharpie vs. Staedtler after a few months out in the sun. You made a good investment!
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Post by Mumsey on Mar 26, 2022 11:40:53 GMT -5
I use the Sharpie garage sale marker, you find them where the garage sale signs are. And I use mini blinds too. The Sharpie lasts all season. I do try to put them so the writing side is toward the North.
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Post by desertwoman on Mar 26, 2022 19:33:59 GMT -5
I do try to put them so the writing side is toward the North. I do the same thing. They always last me the season with a Sharpie.I've even used ink pen in a pinch and they do pretty well facing north- faded but read-able.
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Post by reuben on Apr 1, 2022 8:24:59 GMT -5
Staedtler is used to sign fine art prints and the like, since (depending on type) the ink doesn't fade, etc. The tips come in different widths to suit your preference. I have a set I should use instead of the Sharpie. Just need to see if I have a big enough Staedtler.
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Post by emmsmommy on Apr 1, 2022 9:41:50 GMT -5
raphanus, part of me wants to say "buck the system" while another part would urge you to do some research before making a scene. I fear lying about the chickens isn't going to help your case. Is there anyone beyond those two blocks that could house the chickens for you as I assume you'll continue to get fined and possibly the chickens would be removed. Are you breaking any other ordinances, no matter how ridiculous they may seem? If so, the city could in turn get nastier and fine you even more. I would encourage you to go to that city council meeting and raise the question of why chickens aren't allowed and have a list of nearby towns and their populations handy. If that doesn't get results, then definitely go to the newspapers and TV stations. If you do decide to organize a protest, make sure you go through the proper channels (it's ridiculous, I know) as I wouldn't want to see you face more fines. Good luck to you my friend. I've added your channel to my watch list and will hopefully start viewing tonight as I'm fascinated by your garden.
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Post by datgirl on Apr 1, 2022 10:41:16 GMT -5
raphanus,man, sorry for all your troubles. I hope you get to keep the hens somehow. As far as the poison ivy, do you know anyone with goats? I know up here there are places you can rent them to clear out overgrown vegetation.
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Post by gardendmpls on Apr 1, 2022 10:42:10 GMT -5
When I have a minute I will look up the article on how to deal with ordinances against chickens. It has details about what works for the most part and how to organize. Will look for it on Sunday.
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Post by martywny on Apr 1, 2022 13:45:39 GMT -5
f my house were two blocks away I would be able to have chickens. I’m right on the dividing line of city limits First and foremost, read the regulations pertaining to having critters on your property. Some statutes prohibit chickens but don't say a word about quail or ducks, or refer to "farm animals" and it's up to you to figure out what farm animals are and aren't. Only pick the battles you can win. I had a building inspector tell me we had to move the toilet in an office building we bought because it was 1" too far from the wall to meet ADA requirements. The plumbing had been in place for 70 years and he said we had to get a permit, hire a licensed plumber to tear up the concrete and run new pipes, move the toilet, then have it inspected. My solution was to screw a 1" thick piece of plywood to the wall which put the distance between the wall and the toilet back within code requirements. There may be a better solution for you too, but you have to look at all of your options. Good luck!
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Post by gardendmpls on Apr 1, 2022 14:47:29 GMT -5
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Post by emmsmommy on Apr 6, 2022 1:07:50 GMT -5
raphanus, I just watched your late winter garden tour video and am really impressed. How much area does your garden cover? Also you mentioned growing the black hulless barley from Baker Creek. Have you grown it before? I bought a pack this year and am looking forward to harvesting it.
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Post by raphanus on Apr 6, 2022 6:53:33 GMT -5
How much area does your garden cover? Also you mentioned growing the black hulless barley from Baker Creek. Have you grown it before? I bought a pack this year and am looking forward to harvesting it. I need to actually take some measurements, but I am just working with a standard sized residential yard at the moment. I think the lot is maybe 1/4 acre, but the house takes up a good chunk of that and there is a large driveway and two sheds. The backyard is unfortunately very shady due to massive old live oak trees. I managed to pack in 30 fruit trees, but the spacing is pretty tight. I think there’s 12 raised beds now. I had a slightly larger garden down the street but moved last year and had to mostly abandon it, I shoveled out a lot of the raised beds from the old garden into fabric pots and then moved those fabric pots to the driveway at the new place. I read that 1/4 of an acre can comfortably feed a family of four. I still have to buy some meat and bread and cheese at the store, but I’m definitely growing a lot more vegetables than I can eat. That’s why the chickens are so great, they turn surplus vegetables into protein and fertilizer. I have not grown the black barley here before. It’s surprisingly very bush-like, low growing with lots of side shoots. I was expecting it to look more like wheat or rye, a tall slender stalk, but it’s more like a bush of grass. I’m surprised it hasn’t starting flowering yet. I’m not sure if I will try to make barley stew or grind it into flour for bread or just feed it to chickens. What are your plans for the barley?
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Post by emmsmommy on Apr 6, 2022 6:59:37 GMT -5
raphanus, from your posts I suspected it to be a typical sized yard, but watching the video gives the impression that it's much bigger. Hopefully you can get the issues with the town and your neighbor sorted out. I know I'd be happy to have a neighbor with as much passion for gardening and permaculture as you have.
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Post by Mumsey on Apr 8, 2022 14:26:49 GMT -5
How do you encourage the alligator to relocate? All your plants look great!
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Post by desertwoman on Apr 8, 2022 19:49:10 GMT -5
ha! a privacy fence is probably a good idea! raphanus, You definitely have a green thumb. Your plants are beautiful.
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