tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post226297097407523678..comments2023-11-05T05:27:55.905-06:00Comments on A Homesteading Neophyte: You too can have your very own pop bottle garden!Phelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-58884119261316011752011-05-07T10:18:20.247-05:002011-05-07T10:18:20.247-05:00E Rex. I didn't block you. I am not sure why y...E Rex. I didn't block you. I am not sure why you can't comment. I sent you an email.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-7145374976544970502011-05-07T10:01:07.953-05:002011-05-07T10:01:07.953-05:00I have tried to comment in an effort to apologize ...I have tried to comment in an effort to apologize for that last one of mine coming out so wrong but it seems you may have blocked me. I just really want to say I did not mean to sound like a know it all or ass. I seem to always screw up my wording on your blog, one reason I have never commented much. I realize you are not under any codes, as i am not, but I was just trying to say sometimes they are a good guideline, even if we don't have to follow. And I would really hate to see ya'll suffer any further setbacks. I've read for quite some time and know that ya'll have had times of trouble, as most of us have. I wish you the best of luck with your homestead and garden and always have. Don't worry about my further commenting, I won't come back and risk screwing up again. I just wanted to say I didn't mean that to sound like it did.<br />Edifice RexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-80791648937181987552011-04-19T04:14:49.853-05:002011-04-19T04:14:49.853-05:00Too funny! I guess you can get some color in your ...Too funny! I guess you can get some color in your garden that way. lol. Oh, good idea too. lolsmall farm girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485314092236803411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-6936237647155196532011-04-18T19:18:16.351-05:002011-04-18T19:18:16.351-05:00Judy, I have three boys in growth spurts that will...Judy, I have three boys in growth spurts that will do that just fine on their own :DPhelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-3821868011536066392011-04-18T17:32:40.334-05:002011-04-18T17:32:40.334-05:00Ok, I will quit worrying about termites eating you...Ok, I will quit worrying about termites eating you out of house and home! LOLJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-29148919451459537182011-04-18T14:01:49.945-05:002011-04-18T14:01:49.945-05:00Skippy I get a lot of them from Husband's work...Skippy I get a lot of them from Husband's work and neighbors.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-23354876077957360062011-04-18T14:01:09.959-05:002011-04-18T14:01:09.959-05:00How this mobile home is built, under the siding is...How this mobile home is built, under the siding is aluminum. The house is completely wrapped in it. Under the white that is overlapping the blue painted concrete is, still more concrete, the first blue siding you see is the metal frame, then half way up the next piece of siding starts the aluminum wrapped wood.Termites are not a problem in this instance. And the siding is plastic. The dirt will also sink over the next few weeks. We are ok with building codes as well as moisture and bug problems.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-32317439519564961632011-04-18T13:58:07.252-05:002011-04-18T13:58:07.252-05:00That is the awesome Phe! I love it.
You can also ...That is the awesome Phe! I love it.<br /><br />You can also use the bottom half that has been cut off to start seeds in the house before planting outside.<br /><br />Only one downfall - we don't drink soda. Any ideas where to get them otherwise.SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-58669970574794380802011-04-18T13:18:25.172-05:002011-04-18T13:18:25.172-05:00I was a little concerned about the termites too. :...I was a little concerned about the termites too. :) <br />Not to sound like some picky ass but building code requires all earth grade to be at least 8 inches down from your bottom plate/ siding. Termites will create tunnels up to the wood framing, if they are close enough, even though your dirt is against concrete. Carpenter ants will also take advantage of this close dirt.<br />Like I said, not trying to be a smarty pants but I know how evil termites are and they just give me the willies. I guess I've repaired too much damage in other people's houses.MamaHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018971960706063902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-68617145681913072652011-04-18T12:51:23.422-05:002011-04-18T12:51:23.422-05:00Holy! All my neighbors have those yellow bags... I...Holy! All my neighbors have those yellow bags... I refuse! lol! I am soooo glad the wind did not damage your house! Love your garden scheme!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512936772208578667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-11262406660860817442011-04-18T12:39:29.963-05:002011-04-18T12:39:29.963-05:00lol Mike, no reason my boys cut and placed for me....lol Mike, no reason my boys cut and placed for me. If they can find a shortcut, no matter what it is, they use it.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-57722065969464945922011-04-18T12:35:24.864-05:002011-04-18T12:35:24.864-05:00I am curious if there is a reason that you left th...I am curious if there is a reason that you left the labels on the bottles.<br /><br />Love the idea. Water bottles (office cooler size) also make great terrariums, if you can get them.ChicagoMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753886754710524372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-89534648981720415382011-04-18T12:06:04.034-05:002011-04-18T12:06:04.034-05:00Judy, you got me thinking, I should post a do and ...Judy, you got me thinking, I should post a do and don't on partially berming one's house. <br /><br />DK, I lived in Plymouth, Michigan for awhile. I liked it there. We were "forced" into recycling. Had to buy these special yellow bags and tags. Oh my and if you forgot to separate something out the garbage man and the police showed up to explain it to you. :DPhelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-48169233701043467012011-04-18T11:44:01.307-05:002011-04-18T11:44:01.307-05:00The dirt is against concrete and doesn't touch...The dirt is against concrete and doesn't touch the house at all. When berming moisture is more of a concern. But thank you for the heads up.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-29799452849627354992011-04-18T10:37:59.560-05:002011-04-18T10:37:59.560-05:00Phelan, observation. You may not want the dirt pi...Phelan, observation. You may not want the dirt piled so high up the sides of your house because of termites.<br /><br />DK, when we lived in Michigan I found it real aggravating to have to give the grocery stores that ten cents per container and then have to fight them to take the containers back. Glad we moved back to Kansas!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-44634209426254063392011-04-18T10:19:07.812-05:002011-04-18T10:19:07.812-05:00I clicked over because of the use of the word '...I clicked over because of the use of the word 'pop' I haven't heard that term often enough lately, having been transplanted to Kentucky from Michigan via Missouri. It looks just like our garden growing up in Michigan (and would look like mine here if I had reason to do that here, but spring is actually spring here somehow). Except ours was used milk jugs and oil bottles and things like that as pop bottles were worth $.10 each when you took them back to the store due to the state having a deposit law about pop and beer containers.DKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467528935667503979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-51185641024756036082011-04-18T09:12:42.340-05:002011-04-18T09:12:42.340-05:00It's ok Bob, you can be our pity friend ;)
An...It's ok Bob, you can be our pity friend ;)<br /><br />Annette, you're slacking :DPhelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-83870657674761077912011-04-18T08:58:34.690-05:002011-04-18T08:58:34.690-05:00Well, I am missing the first component (husband in...Well, I am missing the first component (husband intent on burying me alive in the house) but think I can tackle the second - I want to be one of the cool kids! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-23211440207553538502011-04-18T08:55:28.784-05:002011-04-18T08:55:28.784-05:00Funny how lower class status shows up in unusual a...Funny how lower class status shows up in unusual and unrealized ways, I only have the 69 cent dollar store bottles in my garden.Bob from Athenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124078025732286371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-84875257345524734372011-04-18T08:09:10.527-05:002011-04-18T08:09:10.527-05:00lol Lamb! Sounds just delicious. You are definitel...lol Lamb! Sounds just delicious. You are definitely in the "in" crowd.Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-27673243873137327422011-04-18T08:04:39.929-05:002011-04-18T08:04:39.929-05:00I have a similar planting scheme going on! Of cour...I have a similar planting scheme going on! Of course, I use this seasons oh-so-chic Dr Pepper bottles with accents of Sprite and the *pop* of a Vernor's ginger ale bottle for an avant garde touch! Lol!Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.com