tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post4701675209279451798..comments2023-11-13T06:25:27.206-05:00Comments on Our Little Acre: You Don't Need An Acre to Grow Strawberries!Kylee Baumlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-80808209152361923152011-08-22T17:26:04.004-04:002011-08-22T17:26:04.004-04:00Thank you for all your kind comments! The winner w...Thank you for all your kind comments! The winner will be announced this weekend at the Garden Writers Association annual symposium. I think there are several others that have great ideas, too, and that had good success with their berries. We all end up being winning gardeners though, because we spread our gardening wings and learned how to grow berries in almost no space at all!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-66524906571944497952011-08-17T20:30:09.954-04:002011-08-17T20:30:09.954-04:00Kylee, you keep coming up with the cutest - but mo...Kylee, you keep coming up with the cutest - but most practical - ideas! This is great, I'll have to give it a try next Spring.S. Kargoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-35310345433830910912011-08-15T10:24:27.043-04:002011-08-15T10:24:27.043-04:00I love this idea Kylie! I'm always looking fo...I love this idea Kylie! I'm always looking for ways to grow hanging strawberries, the slugs are relentless up here in the Northwest, not to mention my little frenchie and the four chickens!Jaymehttp://www.ahamodernliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-60348900829660369482011-08-15T00:43:19.064-04:002011-08-15T00:43:19.064-04:00Even if you have acres, which we do, this sounds l...Even if you have acres, which we do, this sounds like the perfect way to get started... Thank, Kylee!!!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811853732371166211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-74536320930240472352011-08-14T20:55:11.316-04:002011-08-14T20:55:11.316-04:00I tried one of those strawberry pyramids once. It ...I tried one of those strawberry pyramids once. It didn't hold as many berries as I thought it would, and it sure took up a lot of space. I like your idea a whole lot more!C. Washingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-40360059628766956792011-08-14T20:43:04.765-04:002011-08-14T20:43:04.765-04:00We've had moderate success growing them in our...We've had moderate success growing them in our raised beds in Texas, but occasionally a critter gets to them before we do. This looks like an idea worth trying!Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724240482783519600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-25281960951143863032011-08-14T20:02:37.756-04:002011-08-14T20:02:37.756-04:00Amazing idea! I take all my cues from your success...Amazing idea! I take all my cues from your success!Allison M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04348778557772621239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-23736386670782724142011-08-14T16:12:26.540-04:002011-08-14T16:12:26.540-04:00Cute idea! I love anything that makes it easier to...Cute idea! I love anything that makes it easier to grow strawberries!<br /><br />But what are you going to use for macrame now? :)Joseph Whidbeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-84548969679945483182011-08-14T16:07:25.374-04:002011-08-14T16:07:25.374-04:00I really do like this idea - it is open and airy. ...I really do like this idea - it is open and airy. Lord knows I've seen enough moldy berries from being down and smothered!<br /><br />And it has the virtue of being lovely and gracious to the eye as well. Nicely done, Kylee, nicely done.ATMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493369212692852754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-72713482520988630622011-08-14T15:27:27.581-04:002011-08-14T15:27:27.581-04:00Mmmmmm, now you can grow lots of strawberries and ...Mmmmmm, now you can grow lots of strawberries and serve me strawberry shortcake when I come to visit. :)Wasconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-35197923476022805672011-08-14T11:21:08.420-04:002011-08-14T11:21:08.420-04:00Why couldn't I think of this?! This is really...Why couldn't I think of this?! This is really cool, Kylee!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-40789652015284406062011-08-14T04:03:40.695-04:002011-08-14T04:03:40.695-04:00I love this post. I garden in a small garden and ...I love this post. I garden in a small garden and am ways looking for ideas to save on space and this year grew strawberries in hanging baskets. It worked great for several reasons. In the UK we haven't had too much sunshine so guarantees the strawberries more access to the sun when it's shining. Another benefit was the usual pests didn't find them! And finally the strawberries didn't rot from sitting on the ground as they were dangling in the air. Would love to hear anymore space saving ideas you may have.<br /><br />ClaireAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07398466552081939788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-79068573071127011092011-08-13T21:53:07.484-04:002011-08-13T21:53:07.484-04:00I think you are a wonderful gardener and I am anxi...I think you are a wonderful gardener and I am anxious to try this next year! Who would have thought to put strawberries in a hanging pot? Brillant idea.....almost no weeding! Once again, Kylee, you gently taught me something new to try!Connie LaBountynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-75007658201198017042011-08-13T20:17:14.011-04:002011-08-13T20:17:14.011-04:00Great idea!! can't wait to pass it on.Great idea!! can't wait to pass it on.barbara wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834134752021359282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-18482447980562888252011-08-13T14:04:20.041-04:002011-08-13T14:04:20.041-04:00Very creative Kylee! Someone mentioned it being a ...Very creative Kylee! Someone mentioned it being a good way to keep pets from getting into it. That made me think it would help keep my boys from reaching it and devouring all the berries before I got a sample!!Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317942204068746129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-18441585831643014492011-08-13T12:25:31.476-04:002011-08-13T12:25:31.476-04:00Very special idea. Going to the basement to dig ou...Very special idea. Going to the basement to dig out unused tiered basket. You inspire us. WE have potato barrels overflowing because of your earlier post about growing potatoes.<br />Thanks, Kylee. When we share ideas we all become better gardeners. :)Kerrie and Carolhttp://www.seedkeepercompany.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-34022233698200377892011-08-13T12:00:49.501-04:002011-08-13T12:00:49.501-04:00Backyard Wisdom ~ It's all in thinking outside...<b>Backyard Wisdom ~ </b>It's all in thinking outside the box, isn't it? We grow hanging flowers, so why not hanging veggies and fruits? Although I'm not a big fan of the hanging tomato thing.<br /><br /><b>Julie ~ </b>I don't have a dog, but you're right - this would keep him/her out of them!<br /><br /><b>Carol ~ </b>Have fun with it! :-)<br /><br /><b>Finding My Green Thumb ~ </b>Thanks! That's why I added the red ribbon and used the red ball and red begonias. That touch of color when they're not "with berries."<br /><br /><b>Becky ~ </b>Thanks, Becky! Yes, definitely an idea that works for a balcony garden!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-42431491906147682062011-08-13T10:19:44.444-04:002011-08-13T10:19:44.444-04:00What a cute idea !!....and I love the colors. I r...What a cute idea !!....and I love the colors. I really think I'm going to use this idea for myself....if you don't mind....!!!Debbie TOpenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-63627946513227995942011-08-13T09:11:36.371-04:002011-08-13T09:11:36.371-04:00Honestly, I love this idea. In fact something like...Honestly, I love this idea. In fact something like this is the ONLY way I would grow strawberries. I'm just too stingy with my garden space to dedicate a lot to something like strawberries. This is beautiful (I don't find strawberries to be a particularly attractive plant) and highly functional, not to mention a space saver. Very creative!Erin @ The Impatient Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166660410287418037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-53154723618161435182011-08-13T07:05:02.903-04:002011-08-13T07:05:02.903-04:00I love your idea Kylie....you are always so creati...I love your idea Kylie....you are always so creative and fun with your plants :) and yummmooo for strawberries !!! Brennie :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-86031667173564042352011-08-13T02:51:19.990-04:002011-08-13T02:51:19.990-04:00Kylee, I just love this idea! I'm going to ha...Kylee, I just love this idea! I'm going to have a go with my 8 year old. You've really inspired me. I think though that we'll add some fairies into the mix. Thanks for sharing. xCaro Websterhttp://caroandco.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-5741972429367045422011-08-11T23:49:46.047-04:002011-08-11T23:49:46.047-04:00Very cute idea Kylee! Until I saw the close up sho...Very cute idea Kylee! Until I saw the close up shot of the cording, I thought it was colored elbow macaroni. I don't have my glasses on though either! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-20514350505952443362011-08-11T23:23:04.254-04:002011-08-11T23:23:04.254-04:00Not only very functional but a cleaver concept. I ...Not only very functional but a cleaver concept. I love the clever things people do. You are very creative.Louise Hartwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945229512561917591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-74805909081982861512011-08-11T11:15:01.094-04:002011-08-11T11:15:01.094-04:00Fantastic idea! I've used these baskets for st...Fantastic idea! I've used these baskets for storing all manner of things in and outside the house, but never thought of planting fruit or flowers in them. Currently have three unused baskets tucked into the attic. Know how they'll be used next year ;)Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119858679851322015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-75954221724634550822011-08-11T09:55:38.821-04:002011-08-11T09:55:38.821-04:00Love this way of growing strawberries. I grow mine...Love this way of growing strawberries. I grow mine in a large container but they are not as productive as in the ground.it's nice to be able to just eat them as you garden.Kristinhttp://www.seedsowandgrow.canoreply@blogger.com