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Sorry I haven't posted an update in forever, as some of you know I had my computer melt down on me and just bought the components to build a new one this afternoon. The garden is looking great tho, and I will post some pics in a few days once I get my system up and running. I just wanted to drop in and say hello and that I missed yall but I will be back on shortly!

Thanks Kvr! I got my rig working last night so it's official! Glad to be back I missed this place. Here's that garden update as promised!

Corn is in beast mode.

Cucumbers in back, lettuce up front! The cuke's are just starting to form the first little fruits... how exciting!

Cauliflower is looking hearty, but as you can see, I've had some problems with these green caterpillars feasting on the leaves. Other than that they are looking great tho!

Carrots coming along, I really ought to do them in 5 gal buckets next time

Thanks! I am kind of having some pest problems tho. In addition to the cauliflowers I noticed quite a few small black egg clutches on my lettuces today. I don't want to use any pesticides so I think I might harvest the 3 heads that are ready today and hit everything with some diatomaceous earth, which will hopefully give the little buggers a bit of a harder time. I'll try and get a pic up later if I can find one of those eggs clusters.

Time for an update!

Corn seems to have topped out (for now, but what do I know lol)

Used some scraps from my crappy anti pooch fence to make a makeshift trellis for the cukes

This one's looking pretty good!

This one is coming along as well

Cauliflowers are out of control, when will they start producing heads?

The tomatoes are strong

So's the lettuce, I cropped the first run and they were really good!

Onions are coming along nicely. About 3 or 4 weeks from harvest. Also my sole dill survivor looks pretty hearty too.

My little jalapeno is going to make it too! Can't wait to pickle some of those bad boys!