Finally have my new fork! I have been eying this forged stainless steel beauty for 3 years. It comes from Lee Valley with a life time warranty for $36. Seem pretty good value for what you get. I have never used a fork before but you quickly realize its merits when you slice through potatoes and turn your soil into a clumpy mess with a shovel.
Trying out these rootrainers this year. They have deep cells and they air prune the roots. This pruning stops the roots from forming around the container and thus directs root growth into the potting medium. It will then almost stop transplant shock which makes them an excellent choice for veggies that don't like to be transplanted. They will be used to get a head start with peas, broad beans, green beans & dry beans. With them growing in potting soil in the protection of the coldframe the seed will not rot and the squirrels can't get at them, both issues I have had in the past.
Here are four hanging baskets that will be used for veggies this year. I will be hanging them off my trellises and they will provide much needed overflow space. Things that will end up in these will be herbs, peppers, tomatillo's & zucchini.
Lastly here are three FREE buckets, it only took badgering my sister for three months to get them. I will be using them for upside down tomato this year as those crappy topsy turvy's rotted in the sun last season. These buckets provide lots of soil space so I will grow tomatoes in the bottom and probably hot peppers in the top.
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