The Endzone Garden Thread

[Orangeslice13]

Odd thing, Slice. Carrying weapons is not prohibited. Discharging them for other than the reason cited is prohibited.

I always check before I go anywhere.
In North Carolina open carry is legal everywhere unless otherwise posted (banks, hospitals ect) but how the firearm is used can change drastically when you cross a city limit.

Not being allowed to use a sling shot in Asheville was funny

 

[Tin Man]

I always check before I go anywhere.
In North Carolina open carry is legal everywhere unless otherwise posted (banks, hospitals ect) but how the firearm is used can change drastically when you cross a city limit.

Not being allowed to use a sling shot in Asheville was funny

Yes, I fully support property rights. If an establishment declares no weapons allowed, it’s their right to do so. I will abide.

 

[Go aeiou]

Live trap. And there are plenty of places near you where no one will ever know you released a ground hog. Also might be a good meal.

Yucky-poo!!!!

 

[GVF]

Lil' backstory on hostile threats. We live in my dads house he was born in. Somewhere along the way the bathroom was semi-updated but the old cast iron tub was still in. There is a walk about cellar underneath. A couple years ago I did a full update and had to replace the floor, add extra joists, etc.

Busted up the tub and pulled it out to put in a new one. There's always access to the space around a tub cause of plumbing cutouts, etc. Well, underneath this tub besides alot of walnut hulls from outside was a small chew toy and a pair of panties. I guess that effer raided the panty drawer on the 2nd floor, opened the cellar door and closed it behind him and hid them things under the tub. My neice said there was a critter that's steal stuff and that her roomie was missing some personals. I ain't never seen that sucka, but I consider it hostile and I stay locked and loaded in case it comes back some day.

 

[Tin Man]

How to Clean and Skin a Groundhog (Woodchuck)

 

[Tin Man]

Gardening (this is a gardening thread) - some of my tomatoes and peppers are still producing fruits, and these have been ripening, still. I’m delighted. By this time last year, any fruits on the plants remained green.

 

[GVF]

Gardening (this is a gardening thread) - some of my tomatoes and peppers are still producing fruits, and these have been ripening, still. I’m delighted. By this time last year, any fruits on the plants remained green.

That's cause you ain't go no groundhogs.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Lil' backstory on hostile threats. We live in my dads house he was born in. Somewhere along the way the bathroom was semi-updated but the old cast iron tub was still in. There is a walk about cellar underneath. A couple years ago I did a full update and had to replace the floor, add extra joists, etc.

Busted up the tub and pulled it out to put in a new one. There's always access to the space around a tub cause of plumbing cutouts, etc. Well, underneath this tub besides alot of walnut hulls from outside was a small chew toy and a pair of panties. I guess that effer raided the panty drawer on the 2nd floor, opened the cellar door and closed it behind him and hid them things under the tub. My neice said there was a critter that's steal stuff and that her roomie was missing some personals. I ain't never seen that sucka, but I consider it hostile and I stay locked and loaded in case it comes back some day.

Fill that tub with water.
Get spray foam and fill all the voids under the tub on all sides.
The tub will hold heat a lot longer and eliminate a hiding space for that kritter. Leave the water for 24 hours

 

[VolNExile]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

@ slice appreciate the details on AVL.

Someone mentioned something about 800’ from a dwelling, something like that, don’t know which city. FWIW, we live in a neighborhood with 1/6 acre lots, 50’ wide. It’s an old millworker neighborhood; think Cooper-Young in Memphis. A neighbor is a broody drunk, and I’m pretty happy with him not being allowed to shoot off a gun when he’s having a Special Evening. Live in the country or other area with huge lots? —cool. Fire away.

Trapping: think I posted before that NC allows year-round trapping of nuisance animals, but it’s illegal to drive them elsewhere and release them. So even if we could catch it, I would then… strangle it? Stab it to death with my santoku knife? Read the newspaper to it until it suicides itself? Interestingly, NC DOES license some wildlife trappers. Wonder if they had input into this trap and no release law… $$$

Not gonna rip up the deck to address any possible tunneling.

Off to statistics, which I wish someone would trap and release far, far away

 

[Go aeiou]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

@ slice appreciate the details on AVL.

Someone mentioned something about 800’ from a dwelling, something like that, don’t know which city. FWIW, we live in a neighborhood with 1/6 acre lots, 50’ wide. It’s an old millworker neighborhood; think Cooper-Young in Memphis. A neighbor is a broody drunk, and I’m pretty happy with him not being allowed to shoot off a gun when he’s having a Special Evening. Live in the country or other area with huge lots? —cool. Fire away.

Trapping: think I posted before that NC allows year-round trapping of nuisance animals, but it’s illegal to drive them elsewhere and release them. So even if we could catch it, I would then… strangle it? Stab it to death with my santoku knife? Read the newspaper to it until it suicides itself? Interestingly, NC DOES license some wildlife trappers. Wonder if they had input into this trap and no release law… $$$

Not gonna rip up the deck to address any possible tunneling.

Off to statistics, which I wish someone would trap and release far, far away

Leave it to the pros. We have several companies in Nashville that trap unwanted animals. This one recently trapped two groundhogs in our neighborhood.

Home - Trapper Jack Wildlife Specialist

Trapper Jack has been serving the greater Nashville area since 1997. Our expert trappers remove wild animals and prevent them from returning. Learn more!

trapperjack.com

Animal Removal Services & Wildlife Trapping in Nashville TN, Louisville KY, Chattanooga TN, Cookeville TN, Bowling Green KY

Complete Animal Removal has been the #1 for wildlife & dead animal removal services in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia & Indiana. Call us at 1-800-641-2287!

www.animalsremoved.com

 

[Tin Man]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

@ slice appreciate the details on AVL.

Someone mentioned something about 800’ from a dwelling, something like that, don’t know which city. FWIW, we live in a neighborhood with 1/6 acre lots, 50’ wide. It’s an old millworker neighborhood; think Cooper-Young in Memphis. A neighbor is a broody drunk, and I’m pretty happy with him not being allowed to shoot off a gun when he’s having a Special Evening. Live in the country or other area with huge lots? —cool. Fire away.

Trapping: think I posted before that NC allows year-round trapping of nuisance animals, but it’s illegal to drive them elsewhere and release them. So even if we could catch it, I would then… strangle it? Stab it to death with my santoku knife? Read the newspaper to it until it suicides itself? Interestingly, NC DOES license some wildlife trappers. Wonder if they had input into this trap and no release law… $$$

Not gonna rip up the deck to address any possible tunneling.

Off to statistics, which I wish someone would trap and release far, far away

The newspaper option

 

[VolNExile]

Leave it to the pros. We have several companies in Nashville that trap unwanted animals. This one recently trapped two groundhogs in our neighborhood.

Home - Trapper Jack Wildlife Specialist

Trapper Jack has been serving the greater Nashville area since 1997. Our expert trappers remove wild animals and prevent them from returning. Learn more!

trapperjack.com

Animal Removal Services & Wildlife Trapping in Nashville TN, Louisville KY, Chattanooga TN, Cookeville TN, Bowling Green KY

Complete Animal Removal has been the #1 for wildlife & dead animal removal services in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia & Indiana. Call us at 1-800-641-2287!

www.animalsremoved.com

This is where we're headed, although it makes me somewhat crazy. Hubs and I are now at the age (perhaps you are, too) where Throwing Money at a Problem is often a perfectly good solution.

 

[VolNExile]

The newspaper option

The FF might work, as well.

 

[82_VOL_83]

For example in Chattanooga you can shoot with restrictions.
In Asheville North Carolina you’re not allowed to use a sling shot, or BB gun, pellet gun, bow and arrow….ect. But just down the street in Murfee North Carolina the law is no Fs given. View attachment 586636

An easily affordable pellet gun would drop that groundhog like a hot rock.

 

[GVF]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

@ slice appreciate the details on AVL.

Someone mentioned something about 800’ from a dwelling, something like that, don’t know which city. FWIW, we live in a neighborhood with 1/6 acre lots, 50’ wide. It’s an old millworker neighborhood; think Cooper-Young in Memphis. A neighbor is a broody drunk, and I’m pretty happy with him not being allowed to shoot off a gun when he’s having a Special Evening. Live in the country or other area with huge lots? —cool. Fire away.

Trapping: think I posted before that NC allows year-round trapping of nuisance animals, but it’s illegal to drive them elsewhere and release them. So even if we could catch it, I would then… strangle it? Stab it to death with my santoku knife? Read the newspaper to it until it suicides itself? Interestingly, NC DOES license some wildlife trappers. Wonder if they had input into this trap and no release law… $$$

Not gonna rip up the deck to address any possible tunneling.

Off to statistics, which I wish someone would trap and release far, far away

" Bobcat urine can also be purchased from home improvement or hardware stores for this same purpose and may be even more effective. Epsom salt is a useful groundhog deterrent and repellent that many homeowners may already have on hand. Ammonia, red pepper flakes, talcum powder, and garlic also make suitable woodchuck repellents and are often found in the home"

5 Natural Ways To Get Rid of Groundhogs

Wondering how to get rid of groundhogs? There are lots of safe, healthy ways to do it. Here are some suggestions.

www.farmersalmanac.com

 

[Orangeslice13]

Ok
So we have GVF blackberries arranged
@82_VOL_83 when will you be near the HIXSON side of Chattanooga? What zone are you in?

 

[Orangeslice13]

I meant to post it earlier
The banana tree experiment has been a success.

 

[Orangeslice13]

 

[82_VOL_83]

Ok
So we have GVF blackberries arranged
@82_VOL_83 when will you be near the HIXSON side of Chattanooga? What zone are you in?

I'll have to check. I won't be ready until next fall.

 

[Orangeslice13]

I'll have to check. I won't be ready until next fall.

No hurry. My patch has taken hold and will be producing new plants from now on.

 

[82_VOL_83]

Ok
So we have GVF blackberries arranged
@82_VOL_83 when will you be near the HIXSON side of Chattanooga? What zone are you in?

We border 6b and 7a. So I'm going to say 6 to be safe.

 

[Go aeiou]

This is where we're headed, although it makes me somewhat crazy. Hubs and I are now at the age (perhaps you are, too) where Throwing Money at a Problem is often a perfectly good solution.

I suspect I'm older, 71.
Yes, spend it.
I built custom homes, and can fix about anything. Won't touch 220 electric or the natural gas. I know how to fix plumbing, but crawling under the kitchen sink to work on a shut off valve is difficult/uncomfortable. Put new toilets in our house about 8 years ago. Couldn't pay me enough to do that again. I also pay for the exertion the next day.
Won't pick up a chain saw.
I try to spend the energy I have doing domething I enjoy, i.e. gardening.

 

[Tin Man]

I’m in denial of the impact/cost to my body that my prior years have exacted. I still split logs with axe, sledge & wedges, use the chainsaw, pole saw, and mattock. Two of my prior neighbors were of sound mind and mowing their own lawns into their 90s. That’s my objective/hope. Still, other than the simplest tasks, I call the electrician and plumber.

 

[GVF]

Learned from my dad that if you can figure out how to do something don't pay for it. That may or may not have been the best decision for me always, but I tend to stick to it by nature. Me and my brother pretty much do everything ourselves. I'm slower than him and still wrapping up my kitchen venture. He's done alot of necessary structural and asthetic work on the old civil war era house so his kids won't have to. He's in the middle of rebuilding the back porch and making some space upgrades there. Wife wants me to turn the side deck into a screen porch after I get done in kitchen. Could be what's taking me so long in kitchen. We do our own plumbing. Electrical. Fixed my septic (no permit doing it myself). Just didn't ask if I was supposed to. Prob shoulda rented a ditch witch and pulled the city water to the house myself when the well pump went out. Had a meter already for like 10 years and it was never tied in. Plumber raped me hard on that one. I don't have too much left to have all the galvanized water lines under the house updated.

 

[Tin Man]

Learned from my dad that if you can figure out how to do something don't pay for it. That may or may not have been the best decision for me always, but I tend to stick to it by nature. Me and my brother pretty much do everything ourselves. I'm slower than him and still wrapping up my kitchen venture. He's done alot of necessary structural and asthetic work on the old civil war era house so his kids won't have to. He's in the middle of rebuilding the back porch and making some space upgrades there. Wife wants me to turn the side deck into a screen porch after I get done in kitchen. Could be what's taking me so long in kitchen. We do our own plumbing. Electrical. Fixed my septic (no permit doing it myself). Just didn't ask if I was supposed to. Prob shoulda rented a ditch witch and pulled the city water to the house myself when the well pump went out. Had a meter already for like 10 years and it was never tied in. Plumber raped me hard on that one. I don't have too much left to have all the galvanized water lines under the house updated.

Copper?