Definitely want to do some green chiles, been looking on the New Mexico State University website for seeds but feel I'm late to the party for the year.

Love the idea of a berry bush but am leery of the bird shit. Have a utility line that runs right above my paver walkway to a detached garage. ****ing grackles up there shitting down a new Jackson Pollock painting everyday and I don't even have any bushes in the ground in my yard. Hate to encourage them.

BB gun, fool.

I've got about 1.5' between the 2 properties to either side of me and some multi stories looming above. I miss and its someones window. Learning the effectiveness of m-80s over here.

scarecrow? make it fun!! also, could you get a a chili plant and put it in a 5 gallon bucket on your deck or something like that? you won't get a whole lot, but some are better than none? (and yes, the season to plant is pretty much past, but IF you could find a plant you could give it a try).

Blame it on the neighbor kids ROFL

Yeppers, I worked in Branson Roark Valley Road in the spring. The smell of rootbeer everywhere redbuds and dogwoods in bloom. After work, I took a shovel and dug up sassafrass dogwood and redbuds. we headed home for the weekend and transplanted in my yard. The bitches were going great guns till next spring. They were dead as a hammer couldn't handle clay soil. I guess they were used to rocky limestone sandy soil.

My brother's business he uses Benjamin Moore almost exclusively. He got me a discount on BM clear deck stain sealer waterproofer and their deck wash. I put it down on My moms deck and that stuff is over 10 years water still beads up. Can get it in colors too.

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Spray on or brush on?

My brother had me spray it on with a pump pressure sprayer worked great. its water-based and he had me thin it with water so it would spray good.

Also Moms deck is fairly shaded with a lot of trees. So it's not sun-beaten to badly. It tends to get moss in areas but hasn't since sealed with BM. My brother said clients have had similar results with full sun decks.

Hit it one more time with the power washer. Still have a little white/sealant left.

Is the next step cleaner, sealant or the clear stain?
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Seal, stain, clean.


Don't do that lol. That seems like a terrible order to do it in.

I use the TWP Cedartone and its time to get it power washed and stained again, I do it every three years so it looks good.

Really good poop that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Update. I got a Deck sander and sanded the deck, my daughter sanded the railings and spindles. We put on a stain. I wanted more of a clear but my wife liked this. color. We took a voted. I got outvoted 1 to 1.

Still like it. New furniture and umbrella this week.

But it is supposed to rain in a few hours. Good thing It is supposed to be water resistant in 4. It will be at least 8 before it rains.

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Anyone receive unknown seeds from China. All over the net now.


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DESTROY THOSE SEEDS.

NO!!! You're supposed to call your local USDA unit and they'll come get them. Don't open or touch and especially don't plant.

Not bad for hot ass July in Phoenix. That stringy plant in the far left corner is a Barbados Cherry tree, which will be shaped more like a big bush, but produce red cherries in the next few years. The tropical corner has filled in nicely with the palms and hibiscus plants (There's a cape honeysuckle in there too). It's too hot for them to flower right now but usually provide pink and red blooms in Spring/Fall. Just added the shade structure this week, which will likely house some potted plumerias and various succulents that like heat but not direct Phoenix sun in the middle of summer.


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I’d plant them in pots because I’m curious.

Of course you would. Let the USDA or a University do that so nothing escapes.

Don’t do that. Sometimes established plants with rhizome roots or long lasting hard shelled seeds (especially if they’re polymer coated) can last a hell of a long time.

Where are the "No diving from the balconies" signs?

Don’t tell me what to do with my seeds you ****ing communist!

I’ll do what I damn well please, fool.

Officials in at least four states are urging residents to report any unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to have been sent from China, warning that they might be invasive or otherwise harmful.

The agriculture departments in Washington state, Louisiana, Kansas and Virginia have issued statements in recent days, noting that residents had reported receiving packages of seeds in the mail that they had not ordered. Based on photos, the seeds appear to have been mailed in white pouches displaying Chinese lettering and the words "China Post."

Some of the packages were labeled to say they contained jewelry, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Packages of seeds have also been sent to residents in Utah, Arizona and Ohio, according to local news reports.

Officials are warning people not to plant the seeds.

"Unsolicited seeds could be invasive, introduce diseases to local plants or be harmful to livestock," the Washington state Department of Agriculture said.

Police in Whitehouse, Ohio, where a resident reported receiving seeds, said the packages appeared to be a part of a "brushing" fraud.

"A brushing scam," the department said on its Facebook page, "is an exploit by a vendor used to bolster product ratings and increase visibility online by shipping an inexpensive product to an unwitting receiver and then submitting positive reviews on the receiver's behalf under the guise of a verified owner."

The seeds did not appear to be "directly dangerous," the department said.

Was gifted a plumeria from a friend. Penang peach which is supposed to smell like peaches when it flowers!

Lime tree rocking yet another year. Even with 110+ degress for 10+ days. Over 100 limes to use over the next few months.

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More limes for cocktails today. I love this tree!

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Nice. It's like my Meyer lemon tree. Puts out 250 softball sized lemons. We squeeze and freeze.

Another kick ass plant is my habaneros. That thing is kicking ass. Bugs hate it. Ha. Need recipes but been sauteing in my scrambled eggs and made jam for the English muffins.

I have a Meyer Lemon tree too! I love it.

I have a huge jalapeno plant but think about adding a habenero. I don't know what I'd do with them though outside of making salsa.

Are you in Florida?

Lost new peach tree and nectarine trees (planted in ground) this summer with a record 50+ days over 110 degrees. Hottest summer on record in Phoenix.

Gave my attempt at citrus in growbags though and they loved it.

Lisbon lemon and Dancy Tangerine (Cuties variety sold in store).

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Is that iron staining on your top step?

Excuse to buy smoker? Smoked peppers have many uses

I smoke Habanaros and ghost peppers, dehydrate and grind to powder. It's in my BBQ rubs, sauce, and I use it like pepper(not liberally) on my food. SO not so much.

Great in chili and lightly added to stews. adds a smoky heat that I add to cottage cheese.

Did I mention that I sell what I over produce? Brings in extra whiskey money.

No. Just needs to be swept. Top step is susceptible to fungus as it's shallow and warm.

No it’s stained. Been that way since we bought the house. Plaster is discolored there and nothing changes it.

hm

You have a suggestion for me?

BOB...see you as a coord next year.

watch minn get a safety called on them

You’re ****ing up the garden thread!

too many threads.

Brain in 5 different directions. Need a nap

No and I wasn't bagging on it at all. Didn't expect it to be stained like that. Weird.

No I honestly wanted to know if you knew how to get rid of it. lol.

I've tried but nothing works. Hard ass Phoenix water man!

Tried a magic eraser? We use it in stains on our above ground vinyl liner and does wonders. Not sure on a set in stain like that.

Someone once suggested bleach and I was all like "bitch, do you even know hat chlorine is?" I'd probably just resurface each step. Pebbletech or something offsetting. Can't believe you don't have a hoop. Looks refreshing!

Have not. I may give it a shot.

Yeah at some point the whole pool needs resurfaced. Honestly, not a fan of pebbletech. It just feels too rough and tough on feet. A lot of the colors makes pools look dark too. I like the smooth surface of plaster and it's bright blue/green water look. I am probably in the minority on not liking pebbletech, I know.

I think I'll get a hoop for next summer. By then he'll be 3 and possibly interested.

Yea. I was referencing more of an aesthetic thing. Pebbletech is the devil, considering the whole sweeping thing I mentioned earlier. And you gotta have a nicer octopus. More expensive all around. My next pool will have an aeration outlet at the steps. Why wouldn't you (considering you could control it independently). And a mister system all up underneath the pool edge. And kick ass lighting to light that fog up.

Anyway, nice jungle.

Dropped in a couple boxwoods and some miss kim lilacs couple weekends ago

Ah hellz yeah!

Get enough privacy to frequent your backyard naked. #Goals

It looked like iron to me. You could do an ascorbic acid treatment. To test it out, get some vitamin c tablets and put them over the stain. It will likely lighten it slightly in that small spot. If it does, it's an iron stain. The AA treatment is pretty easy, but requires your attention for several days (have to lower chlorine and ph).

try bamboo get 30' in 2 seasons



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I would talK to pool supply co about muriatic acid.

Lewdog-do you plant colorful perennials that are normally cooler weather and just water the hell out of them and keep them in shade?

You have flower or raised garden boxes?

I miss the colorful stuff I grew back east

My box woods ate shit a couple years ago in a late freeze. :(

Nothing lasts in the summer here outside of Vincas, which I love and they LOVE the heat. Other than that, what you liked blooming back East could probably be grown here in late fall and through winter. Think opposite of normal gardening instincts here! Poppies do well here in winter and add nice color. Late fall sprinkle wildflower seeds and starting in February you'll see a huge mixture grow and look nice into May.

Read this. It's all about planting time here as we absolutely get enough sun and there's not enough frost to worry about.

https://cals.arizona.edu/extension/o...erplanting.pdf

I have a raised bed for vegetables. Basically plant what you want each year as trying to shade cloth and protect in summer is basically pointless outside of keeping pepper plants from year to year. Winter veggies are very easy here and are planted Aug-September (could still plant now as it's still so hot!). These include carrots, brocoli, beets, lettuce, radishes (super easy), onions.

I meant to post this earlier in the week. One of my tunnels early spring.

MOhillbilly is a one-upper.

I've had a guy out the last few days rebuilding my koi pond that was damaged in the derecho. I'll never be able to replace my fish but damn, the guy is doing great work. I'm excited to see it with water in it.

I have 5500 brassicas in for the fall garden. I’ll post pics if I get around to it.

Tried to post pictures of the summer crops but the upload failed.

That. Is. Awesome.

Please share more.

Good to see you around man.

That looks like a load of work. But the crop looks great man.

Thanks man. Demand has been high since corona brought certain food security issues into focus.
. I’m thankful to have the infrastructure to ride the wave.

**** yeah. Roll hard my man.

Thanks man. We’ve had a good year. Appreciate your kind words of support.

Lettuce

Fall

German cabbage

Pulled the last 75 tomatoe plants out of the #1 house. I’ll fire the heaters in the next few weeks.

Nice Mo. Send me some salsa our sauerkraut. I'll pay.

I make a wicked fermented pico.

wow quite impressive

can we buy a box shipped UPS?

Nobody here is going to do anything for you.

Nice Mo.

Keep up the good work.

You swallowed my load but technically, that wasn't for me:clap::evil::evil::evil:

Nobody believes this.

suhweet! I remember the pics when you were installing it in bad weather.


Damn man, looks fantastic.

But, but, but you commented on the pineapple raspberry finish

It was special to me as I had not consumed either in months. Women had mentioned it before but when you, a trusted connoisseu, yet not a Master Sommelier ...I new my Spunk was special����

Things are waking up or will be soon!

Hong Kong Orchid which blooms January-April.

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Guava made it through it's first winter. This is a tropic pink.

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Trying a peach tree in a grow bag after killing one in the ground during summer last year.

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Grapevine pruned for growth.

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So I will buy the house next to you when I retire