Re: AR: strategies (was increases)
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- Subject: Re: AR: strategies (was increases)
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 10:59:46 -0700 (MST)
On Thu, 5 Mar 1998, J. Michael, Celia or Ben Storey wrote:
> I have been toying with the idea of building a special raiesd AB bed, 4x4,
> in full sun. I would like to hoist a little clear plastic roof over it just
> during the summer. The neighbors would think it was nutty, of course, but I
> live to amuse them. I thought I might set removable 2.5-foot lengths of
> 2x2s around the ABs to make an open-sided support and then just nail a
> piece of clear plastic over them. This would let light in without raising
> the temp significantly, but would block a lot of rain.
> What do you think? (Especially you, Walter. You've got a rainy climate,
> too.) Hairbrained scheme? Unnecessary?
>
> celia
> storey@aristotle.net
> Little Rock, Arkansas, USDA Zone 7b
Hmm! Just before it rains set some sawhorses and anchor some
clear plastic or greenhouse material over your arilbreds. Then remove it
after the rain. This will certainly tacky up your garden and catch the
neighbors' attention!
I have my arilbreds planted on the south side of the house (36')
and on the south side of the garage (another 36') under the roof overhang.
Only the rain that blows in ever waters these beds that have added sand.
Yes, my garage is 36' x 24'! It could handle four cars but accommodates
one van, one pickup truck, and two pieces of riding lawn/tiller equipment
plus assorted other junk and an iris refrigerator! Sorry for the excess
information here, but I wanted you to know why my garage IS 36' x 24'.
The builder thought I had completely taken leave of my senses when I told
him how big I wanted the garage to be.
Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS 7/8
