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Just ordered a 50lb bag of this stuff

Last post by edweather « Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:26 am
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by edweather » Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:08 pm

Osmocote 19-5-8 Slow Release Fertilizer w/minors. Looks like pretty good stuff. My daily fertigation is a bit labor intensive during the heat of summer, in addition to all...

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Last post by edweather
Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:26 am
EarthBox Fertilizer Comparisons 2020

Last post by MsCowpea « Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:21 pm
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by MsCowpea » Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:35 pm
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Fertilizer experiments:
I do have preferences already but I like to see if anything stands out that would make me rethink what I do.

I prefer organic inputs but I always do...
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Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:21 pm
DIY container mixes for 10g+?

Last post by PlainJane « Sun Mar 08, 2020 5:23 pm
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by habitat-gardener » Sun Mar 08, 2020 3:28 pm

I have some half barrels to fill, for growing annual veggies probably. I've used some combination of bark, perlite, and compost in the past, for blueberries and tomatoes, and...

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Last post by PlainJane
Sun Mar 08, 2020 5:23 pm
How is the EB Junior?

Last post by pepperhead212 « Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:43 pm
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by peebee » Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:25 pm

I have strawberries in 1 regular EB but it seems such a waste for such small little plants that could do as well in a smaller shallower container. I know the juniors are not...

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Last post by pepperhead212
Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:43 pm
How to " dry out" an EarthBox?

Last post by Greatgardens « Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:43 am
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by Greatgardens » Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:12 am
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When I freshen my EB's at planting time, I'm always unhappy with how wet the mix is. My tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants do well, but I would at least like to experiment with...
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Last post by Greatgardens
Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:43 am
Organic Vs Synthetic Fert. in EarthBoxes

Last post by SusieQ « Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:18 pm
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by MsCowpea » Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:33 pm
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Org vs Con. on plates.jpg Organic vs Conventional Earthboxes.jpg

More details to come. (Is the pic right side up?)
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Last post by SusieQ
Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:18 pm
Start Checking the Big Box Stores

Last post by guruofgardens « Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:56 am
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by SQWIB » Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:13 am

Check your local big box stores, they're starting to clear things out

I picked up a bag of Kellogg's Raised Bed and Potting Mix for half price. (51% off)

I got a few bags...

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Last post by guruofgardens
Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:56 am
Greens and Lettuces in Kiddie Swimming Pool

Last post by MsCowpea « Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:24 am
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by MsCowpea » Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:43 pm
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I did this for couple years but strictly raised bed now.
(Pool filled with potting mix, homemade compost, organic fertilizer)

You can either plant transplants.

Or direct...
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Last post by MsCowpea
Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:24 am
Planning Any EB Experiments???

Last post by peebee « Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:09 pm
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by MsCowpea » Mon Jan 20, 2020 7:15 pm

Anybody doing any comparisons 2020? You just need 2 boxes.😀

Or what is your tried and true set up? New mix or refreshing, which fertilizer, and do you use the snack???
How...

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Last post by peebee
Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:09 pm
Using Promix bales in EBs

Last post by MsCowpea « Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:33 pm
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by peebee » Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:48 pm
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This question is 2-fold; first, what is your best method of unwrapping & prepping the bales for use? I haul the bag into a wheelbarrow, cut it open, and hack it in manageable...
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Last post by MsCowpea
Mon Jan 20, 2020 1:33 pm
18 Gal. Totes on sale at Lowe's

Last post by edweather « Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:12 pm
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by edweather » Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:02 pm

Just got back from Lowe's and snagged a few 18 gal totes for $5 each. They make great containers, and last a few years.

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Last post by edweather
Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:12 pm
Zucchini in EBs

Last post by peebee « Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:24 pm
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by peebee » Tue Dec 24, 2019 11:48 pm

I have never grown summer squash in an Earthbox, for those of you that have, how many in each box? Thanks.

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Last post by peebee
Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:24 pm
EarthBox Research Center, Ellenton, Fla.

Last post by MsCowpea « Fri Dec 27, 2019 5:54 pm
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by MsCowpea » Wed Dec 25, 2019 11:33 pm

These pics are from 2015, 2016, and 2017. (Nov. and Dec.). They sell EB and plants and accessories. This is where the late inventor, Blake Whisenant was based. He gave little...

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Last post by MsCowpea
Fri Dec 27, 2019 5:54 pm
Lettuces in EBs

Last post by Gardadore « Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:18 pm
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by peebee » Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:25 am

Ohhhhhh yes I'm gonna love this section! Especially since the queen of Earthboxes is on board, all hail Marsha aka ginger :)
I hesitated using my EBs this winter for cool...

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Last post by Gardadore
Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:18 pm
EarthBoxes on Sale, Dec 14 and 15, 2019

Last post by MsCowpea « Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:04 pm

by MsCowpea » Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:04 pm

Just posted this here and there.
According to an email:

Everything on site (with a few exceptions) is 20 % off.
Also, most importantly, Free Shipping. But you must spend...

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Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:04 pm

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