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  Chuck, Thanks for the info.  It does make sense, as some of the larger transplants are really starting t take off, but the smaller ones have stayed small and not grown much. I figured they are just spending the time growing roots before they start to take off as well.  Just never sure when...

Sorry about that!   I have not done much either.  Was suppose to go for a 400 mile run tomorrow, but buddy got tagged to work extra hours.  Since he works at the same place I used to, I am glad he is keeping my retirement fund going!   But soon!   Always nice to have 1 less monthly bill.    ...

Beautiful shots of the food and scenery around your temporary location.   Now I am hungry!  Looks like you are making the best of your job situation.   Getting any riding on your bike this summer?

Interesting thing about the SIP's is that I have no idea how long it takes the roots to reach down far enough to be able to used the water in the bottom.  Wonder if there is a good rule of thumb for root growth once the plants have been re-potted.  I am sure there are way to many variables, but...

Jim,   I can only use my own experience as a basis, but I have been using the EZ-Flo in-line unit for a few years now and am just using Jacks as the fertilizer and it seems to work just fine.  This is going to each plant via 2 different methods.  In my large garden area, I have drip line, which...

It might help.  I have such low water pressure that I normally wait till later in the evening before I turn the water on for the plants, otherwise I don't have much water flow in the house.  Don't need to get the better half mad at my hobbies!     Got some pic's finally.   Here is one of the...

I am finding my plants wilting a bit also in this heat.  I am thinking it is because they do not have the root structure that they will have later in the year, so they can not get the cool moisture that I know is down in the dirt.   A few extra soaks seems to help, but I hope they get those...

I am not a expert by any means, but I have had some success (and failures) with my homemade aero-cloner.  (a 5 gallon bucket with only 9 sites)   1) learned lesson # 1, the first time you use it, you will have pretty good luck, but unless you really sterilize it, any follow-on uses will have...

Jim,   Wow your plants are really humming along there. Looks like the wood chips must be working for you.   Nice sized pods for this time of the year.  You must be doing them right, as they really look healthy.     As for the Chocolate Hab, I have no idea, other than to say that I am never sure...

Wow Chuck,  Everything is really looking organized this year.   I like how your doing the sauce thing.  I have made a few, but time it seems like a whole new experience, even when it is a kind I have made several times.  When you get comfortable, try one of the fermented sauces, as you will not...

Jim,   It has been my experience that by the time you see any webing from the mites, you really have a full blown infestation.  They are real small and seeing them with your eyes is possible, but dang hard.  At 10-30 power magnifying device sure helps.  To test for webs, just use a mister with a...

Scott Super glad to hear your on the mend and doing better.  You garden may look rough to you, but it is still a long ways ahead of mine up here by Seattle.  I always look at critter problems as a good excuse for me to get a gun out, city limits or not!   Good luck and keep getting better! Bill

Let me know how that 50 gal drum works for you.  Not a bad idea at all.   Looks like a great first time sauce.   I like the color and thickness.   I have to say, I am jealous about your silicon spatula.  I have nuked way to many of the wood mixing spoons I have here at the house.  I think my...

Chuck,   I had to laugh when you mentioned the wind coming up and getting powder in your eye.  Not laugh because it is funny, but because no matter how long we do things like this and know better, I end up burning myself ay least once a week come harvest season.  My wife laughs and tells me I...

Thanks,   I like multipurpose plants.   Thanks for the warning about them spreading.  There seems to be a lot of "garden" plants that spread worse than weeds if you do not take care.  Horseradish, tomatillo, cilantro, oregano are  a few that have gotten me in the past.

Chuck,   Yoru grow this year is looking great.  I love seeing those huge leaves on the MOA's.  Another year of heat!   I know when I go into my greenhouse, I can pick the MOA out of all the other plants just by seeing the size of the leaves on the compact nature of the plant.  They are pretty...

  Jim,   I was just talking about the jerk sauce when you asked what I do with the MOA's and Goats.   At least I thought I was.  Sometimes my mind wanders or as my wife likes to say " Squirrel "  when I get off on something other than what I had planned.     ColdSmoke   If the Hops attract...

Scott,   Glad as heck to here you are on the mend.   Take the down time, you will have plenty of more time in the years to come to futz the garden.  Besides, you know that most of us have more peppers than we know what to do with, so if your garden has a low year, I know I got plenty to share...

Jim,   I have just been using the MOA's and Goats in sauces and Jams as well as Jerk sauces with the MOA.     I love the smell that comes off the BBQ when a good jerk sauce hits the hot grill.  The allspice or something has a real unique smell that sure wakes up the taste buds.   The Jams made...

Wow Jim,   That MOA sure is a early ripening for the Pac Northwest.   You win the early bird special this year!   I liked your comment on the Jamaican Mushroom "breaded and Fried"  Never tried them that way, now I have a new goal.   Those Bahamian Goat peppers have been close to the most...