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Walt Gray AR
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- Mena, AR
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Walt Gray AR added a discussion to the group Water Gardens
Koi Lovers
I just started a facebook group devoted to Koi where we can discuss problems and share pictures with other koi lovers. I come here for my pond fix, but I want to see others share their koi and possible problems they may be having with them.http://www.facebook.com/groups/294347227308818/See More
Walt Gray AR replied to Carmen Adams's discussion Taking The Fish Out Of The Pond.... in the group Water Gardens"Rubbermaid tubs - the big ones, are supposed to be fish safe. Not so sure about plastic swimming pools. I know the ones with the big blow up rings are NOT fish safe.
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Mary Avlos-Dailey commented on Walt Gray AR's photo
My pond
"That is an awesome pond! I like the big ones with lots of sound. I noticed you're in Mena. I'm in Fort Smith!"
Walt Gray AR replied to Carmen Adams's discussion Frustrated With The Fish Pond in the group Water Gardens"More than likely, the leak is at the seam where the liner was pieced together. Leaks in this area are hard to detect. I've heard of getting a large seam tap and putting over the entire seam. There probably aren't any easy answers for you,…"
"hi walt, not been in here in awhile so wished to say hello to you. almost spring. smiles you ready? lol, hugs and love"
SANDY SCOTT replied to Walt Gray AR's discussion Quarantine of koi in the group Water Gardens"hope dottie is doing well she is pretty! i always wanted a fish pond, lucky you..sandy in roseburg oregon"
Walt Gray AR commented on Brenna z6 PA's blog post My day of seeds, chickens, and plans"I too use only vermiculite to start my seedlings. Like the eggs of your chickens, their initial nutrients come from within the seed itself. The I transplant mine into a soil mix containing a greater portion of peat. My garden is a different story…"
Marti Bush left a comment for Walt Gray AR"Walt,
Thanks for the advise on the greenhouse. Those are things I probably would not have considered. I think I will build a frame to put over the greenhouse during the winter to help ease the weight of the snow. Marti"
Walt Gray AR posted a blog postStrawberry Sunday
The days have warmed up to the upper 50's and spring fever is at a peak. Today I planted strawberries and started caladiums in the greenhouse. Next is to rake some more of the leaves left in the yard so that the fern and other plants can open up for the year. Spring is just around the corner and I want to be ready for it...See More
David T. Hillgenberg left a comment for Walt Gray AR"I think your pond design is fantastic and the look you gave it. I bet it gives a great feeling with the sound of the fall."
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- water gardening and all others
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- 10+ hours
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Strawberry Sunday
Posted on February 28, 2010 at 3:23pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The days have warmed up to the upper 50's and spring fever is at a peak. Today I planted strawberries and started caladiums in the greenhouse. Next is to rake some more of the leaves left in the yard so that the fern and other plants can open up for the year. Spring is just around the corner and I want to be ready for it...
Total shade from Oaks and grass don't mix
Posted on February 22, 2010 at 5:30pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I consider myself fairly well trained in matters of landscaping, but I am in quite a bit of a conundrum with my own front yard. I live on a three acre plot with oak trees owning most of the property. The shade is pretty solid. They suck the moisture out of the soil and nothing likes to grow around them without a ton of help. My problem is finding something to plant in place of a lawn. I want that green in my yard and around my pond. Getting grass to take hold in this much shade is difficult. I… Continue
Come on Bloggers
Posted on February 14, 2010 at 10:42am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Come on folks. Blog your winter habits and plans for Spring and Summer (when and if the ever get here). My main plan is to try to get grass or something going in my shady yard. I'm a green freak. I want green, lots of it. I can easily add splashes of color, but I want that green around my pond and in my flower beds...
Greenhouse
Posted on February 9, 2010 at 11:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
When I built my greenhouse several years ago (15' x 20'), my wife said I was crazy for building it so big. Now I have it so full that I wish I had double the space. I have grown, divided, and grown again many varieties of plants that I used to buy new every year. I know that with my heating bill, I'm probably not even close to breaking even, but the thrill of growing my own plants is very satisfying. I went from 1 fern to 12, 1 Banana tree to 8, two small ficus to two huge ones.... Because I… Continue
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 4:38am on June 8, 2010,
Sheron Olson zone 5 said… - Love your photos of the beautiful pond.
- At 10:05pm on March 16, 2010,
Gwen Sellers Albee said… - Thank you for the welcome!
- At 7:18pm on March 14, 2010,
YellowViolet said…
- hi walt, not been in here in awhile so wished to say hello to you. almost spring. smiles you ready? lol, hugs and love
- At 10:48am on March 4, 2010, Marti Bush said…
- Walt,
Thanks for the advise on the greenhouse. Those are things I probably would not have considered. I think I will build a frame to put over the greenhouse during the winter to help ease the weight of the snow. Marti
- At 8:45am on February 27, 2010, David T. Hillgenberg said…
- I think your pond design is fantastic and the look you gave it. I bet it gives a great feeling with the sound of the fall.
- At 8:41am on February 27, 2010, David T. Hillgenberg said…
- I see you were checking out my dogs. They are Great Pyrenees and do look alot like Newfoundlands. They are the kindest dogs you could ever have and if they could they would be a lap dog LOL they have tried many times when I am sitting in a easy chair to get totally on my lap but I only let them lay across with front legs and body.
- At 10:06pm on February 21, 2010,
- stopping by to say hello, have a great week and maybe see you laters. spring is closer, days getting longer. hugs and smiles.
- At 9:38am on February 15, 2010,
Alexander Horstman, Jr. said… - Hello Walt, We're really itchin' to get past this cold here in Charlotte, NC. My new vegetable garden is cut and I'm tilling the compost when the snow and frost lets me. I've started my herb garden indoors (see my blog Green Thumb Brown Thumb) and am waiting just a couple more weeks to start my seedlings. If you have a lot of shade, and I assume being in Arkansas you get ample moisture, I have success with leather ferns, iron plants, Japanese painter fern, ajuga, and pachysandra. I don't know how evenly textured you want your "green" area to be but mondo grass is very neutral and comes in a variety of shades.
- At 2:54pm on February 5, 2010,
- was great chatting with you, nice page btw, have a great weekend, maybe next time there will be no lag. lol hug the doggies for me. waves
- At 6:32pm on February 4, 2010,
Contributing GardenerFreddy J. Hill said… - That happened to me Dec07. Tree crashed onto the greenhouse and wiped out the power lines to the house. I used large scented candles and a tarp to hold in heat till power came back on. Bought a Harbor Freight greenhouse after that. It holds twice as much but is not as sturdy.
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