Comments for Hip Chick Digs http://www.hipchickdigs.com Adventures of an urban homesteader growing greens, preserving the harvest and tending a backyard barnyard Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:01:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on New Fruit Trees by Joanie H http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/new-fruit-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-25584 Joanie H Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:01:16 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3106#comment-25584 That link is the selling byoc link. Sorry. Here is their explanation: http://www.davewilson.com/homegrown/BOC_explained.html That link is the selling byoc link. Sorry. Here is their explanation: http://www.davewilson.com/homegrown/BOC_explained.html

]]> Comment on New Fruit Trees by Joanie H http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/new-fruit-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-25583 Joanie H Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:59:12 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3106#comment-25583 So itching to get out in the garden and start working! I'm wondering if you've heard of or what your thoughts are on Dave Wilson's Backyard Orchard Culture. I've been thinking of giving it a try... http://www.davewilson.com/br40/sales_how2.html So itching to get out in the garden and start working! I’m wondering if you’ve heard of or what your thoughts are on Dave Wilson’s Backyard Orchard Culture. I’ve been thinking of giving it a try…
http://www.davewilson.com/br40/sales_how2.html

]]> Comment on New Fruit Trees by Renee Wilkinson http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/new-fruit-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-25579 Renee Wilkinson Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:02:24 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3106#comment-25579 The trees would then do great until their roots reach the edges of that 5-6' hole, in which case they may turn inward and just circle the good soil rather than stretch out. My advice would be to choose a hardy native to replace the ones that were lost. They should be adapted for your soil AND your climate, although they will want supplemental watering the first three years. Your local nursery could hopefully point you to some good, native, hardy options. The trees would then do great until their roots reach the edges of that 5-6′ hole, in which case they may turn inward and just circle the good soil rather than stretch out. My advice would be to choose a hardy native to replace the ones that were lost. They should be adapted for your soil AND your climate, although they will want supplemental watering the first three years. Your local nursery could hopefully point you to some good, native, hardy options.

]]> Comment on New Fruit Trees by Sara R http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/new-fruit-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-25576 Sara R Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:25:23 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3106#comment-25576 I live in a 10 yo subdivision in northen CO. Many of the trees have died/are dying. We just replaced the second set of dead trees in 10 yrs with lindens (we just bought the house). The only neighbor with good tree luck said to dig HUGE holes (5-6 ft across) and amend the soil like crazy. The soil is very clay. This is contrary to what you recommend. Have any insight/suggestions/reasoning for me? I'm too lazy to take a soil sample over to the university, and even if I did, what good would it do? Would I just find out trees are doomed to fail in out neighborhood? Interstingly, the nearby neighborhoods' trees are fine. Thanks! I live in a 10 yo subdivision in northen CO. Many of the trees have died/are dying. We just replaced the second set of dead trees in 10 yrs with lindens (we just bought the house). The only neighbor with good tree luck said to dig HUGE holes (5-6 ft across) and amend the soil like crazy. The soil is very clay. This is contrary to what you recommend. Have any insight/suggestions/reasoning for me? I’m too lazy to take a soil sample over to the university, and even if I did, what good would it do? Would I just find out trees are doomed to fail in out neighborhood? Interstingly, the nearby neighborhoods’ trees are fine. Thanks!

]]> Comment on New Fruit Trees by lyssa http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/new-fruit-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-25568 lyssa Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:22:09 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3106#comment-25568 I know what you mean - we planted a fig and a pomegranate this year and I am so excited about them. I know what you mean – we planted a fig and a pomegranate this year and I am so excited about them.

]]> Comment on New Fruit Trees by John Amrhein http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/new-fruit-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-25556 John Amrhein Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:30:42 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3106#comment-25556 Fruit trees have really been on my mind lately. I think we are going to buy a peach tree, and some rasberry vines this year too. Thanks for the inspiration! Fruit trees have really been on my mind lately. I think we are going to buy a peach tree, and some rasberry vines this year too. Thanks for the inspiration!

]]> Comment on Serious Nesting by Crystal http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/serious-nesting/comment-page-1/#comment-25357 Crystal Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:25:44 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3063#comment-25357 Love the room! Also love that your mom makes blankets! She made Dylan a great one, so special! I also felt I was going to be pregnant for forever. And somehow I now have a 1.5 year old. Not sure where the baby went, but have never had more fun with him. Can't wait to meet your little lady(bug)! :) Love the room! Also love that your mom makes blankets! She made Dylan a great one, so special! I also felt I was going to be pregnant for forever. And somehow I now have a 1.5 year old. Not sure where the baby went, but have never had more fun with him. Can’t wait to meet your little lady(bug)! :)

]]> Comment on Serious Nesting by Renee Wilkinson http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/serious-nesting/comment-page-1/#comment-25334 Renee Wilkinson Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:32:24 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3063#comment-25334 You guys are so sweet! Thanks for all the love. It means a lot right now as I'm approaching the big day. You guys are so sweet! Thanks for all the love. It means a lot right now as I’m approaching the big day.

]]> Comment on Serious Nesting by Laura http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/serious-nesting/comment-page-1/#comment-25295 Laura Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:36:46 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3063#comment-25295 Honey, you're making me cry! Bug's nursery is just gorgeous-- she's going to be so happy there. My only suggestion (as a mama of twins!) is to make sure you have use of a swing. Yes, they're big and plastic-y, but if Bug likes to swing, they are a great thing. They buy you a little time to get baby-chores done. (And there were a few early months when my Cranky Angel would only sleep in a swing!) I had a Fisher-Price Under-the-Sea type that would swing in two directions. Prayers going out to you for an easy rest-of-your-pregnancy and an uneventful delivery! Thanks for keeping us posted! Honey, you’re making me cry! Bug’s nursery is just gorgeous– she’s going to be so happy there. My only suggestion (as a mama of twins!) is to make sure you have use of a swing. Yes, they’re big and plastic-y, but if Bug likes to swing, they are a great thing. They buy you a little time to get baby-chores done. (And there were a few early months when my Cranky Angel would only sleep in a swing!) I had a Fisher-Price Under-the-Sea type that would swing in two directions.

Prayers going out to you for an easy rest-of-your-pregnancy and an uneventful delivery! Thanks for keeping us posted!

]]> Comment on Portland Prospects by Emily @ Make It Happen Mama http://www.hipchickdigs.com/2012/02/portland-prospects/comment-page-1/#comment-25157 Emily @ Make It Happen Mama Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:30:05 +0000 http://www.hipchickdigs.com/?p=3077#comment-25157 I am in awe of your green thumb and flair for design - not to mention your work ethic, whew! Best of luck as you finish up your degree :-) I am in awe of your green thumb and flair for design – not to mention your work ethic, whew! Best of luck as you finish up your degree :-)

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