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| Patsy |
Posted - Apr 15 2007 : 08:23:46 AM
Since I am disabled and it is hard for me to bend over, I have decided this year to plant mostly in hanging baskets. I have found a four hook shepherd hook and I will get two or three of those.
But now I need help on what can and cannot be planted in a hanging basket. If I put regular tomatoes in there (early girl, big boy, etc), will the stems break if they are hanging down? I know cherry tomatoes will probably be okay. What about peppers? Do you think they will break off also?
Probably all herbs will be okay in the baskets? The stems aren't too woody and if they hang down, I hope they will be okay.
Any help would be appreciated. I know some of you farmgirls are top notch gardeners and can help.
May God bless those who love the soil,
Patsy
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| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 06:32:24 AM
If the hanging basket thing does not work for you, we have a community garden here that is made for disabled gardeners. They are raised bed that are made railroad ties and/or 6 x 6s, they are waist to chest high and a lot of people seem to really love them. They grow very successful veggies of all sorts and flowers. If you decide the baskets do not work, email me and i will go take pictures of them and measurements and send them to you. I could probably get in contact with the person at Parks and Rec who built them and get the specific instructions. Let us know how you fare with your baskets. I think a lot of people find themselves in your situation and do not know where to begin. Your project could really help a lot of people I think. |
| ThymeForEweFarm |
Posted - Apr 15 2007 : 12:27:21 PM
Cucumbers are great in hanging baskets.
Robin
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Apr 15 2007 : 12:12:58 PM
Interesting musings, Alison. MB
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| AliShuShu |
Posted - Apr 15 2007 : 11:24:23 AM
i've actually seen a way to grown tomatoes in containers that don't need to be staked. you would probably need help to get it arranged, but after that it would be easy to maintain. you plant your tomato plants in a large lightweight container and cover the container with a small to medium mesh chicken wire, securing it to the pot in some manner.. then hang the pot upside down. the tomato plant grows downward and do not need support. before we bought our house with lots of land, i always wanted try this method. here are a few links i found with either products that work this way or directions to do it yourself. good luck!!!
http://www.seedlover.com/products.php?pid=77716310
http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=325954&kwtid=238476
http://www.minifarmhomestead.com/gardening/tomato.htm
http://hollisterfreelance.com/lifestyles/contentview.asp?c=211325&siteID=33
Alison
'Be the change you want to see in the world' ~ Namaste'
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| Nance in France |
Posted - Apr 15 2007 : 10:56:49 AM
Patsy, have you seen the hanging baskets made of open-weave coated wire or plastic? You line it with moss, fill it almost up with soilless mix (much lighter weight than traditional soil mixes) and you can poke holes through the moss all around the sides and bottom of the basket as well to get more growing space for the money! I have seen this done beautifully with different flowering plants, but why not herbs and veggies? Lettuces poked in through the bottom and lower sides would also get a little sun protection to help prevent wilting and burning. Maybe to be on the safe side, with the veggies with heavier fruits like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, etc. you could pot them up together in a large container with stakes or a mini trellis for them to be tied to. Or even a tupperware type plastic storage bin (some even come on wheels, and they would be more portable) with a few holes punched in the bottom for drainage, or filled a quarter of the way up with packing peanuts OR plastic pots turned upside down to allow airspace and drainage in the bottom.
At any rate, I bet you will have a bunch of great tips soon from our farmgal pals! Happy growing!! Nance |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Apr 15 2007 : 08:29:35 AM
I have put strawberries in hanging baskets. Tomatoes work but we do the tom toms(little ones) Almost anything works for container gardening. A kids wading pool on something you could reach without bending works good to!! We have even done leaf lettuce, cukes need room but you can get a few. I also grow peas for the kids in large containers. Search up container gardening I am prtty sure there is lots of info. Good luck and happy gardening!! |
