Family Trust Property

[hwy420]

Growing up, my brother & I always went to our family reunions. We always helped out, because most of our relatives are old as dirt and can't be very active.

"Why am I telling you this?", you ask.

"Good Question" I reply.

Aparently my family still has property from our ancestors homesteads (now in the form of a Family Trust) from the 1700-1800's in the mountains near a spring.

I need some assistance in finding the perfect spot for 1-2 plants I am growing this spring/summer. The property is slamming beautiful. A lot has been logged. There are springs & Artesian wells (the crystal clear water is literally flowing out of the side of the mountain). It's so secluded. miles from the nearest paved road.

But i'm thinking of growing near the spring in the woods using canopy light. Ferns are growing in the creek and I think it's a perfect spot. Will I get enough sunlight in the canopy?

This is the road leading up to the property.

Tos of deer.

Tons of Beavers too. Got SIG?

Large flows of water from springs throughout the land.

Creek;

More Creek;

Anyone have any idea what plant this is below?

Any recommendations *greatly* appreciated. E.g. How far to plant from the creek, morning light better than afternoon light? Etc.

 

[craca102]

Damn its like a nature tour going on here.

If your only growing 1-2 plants and no one goes out there then you should fine. Hows the amount of light during the day?

If you dig a good sized hole maybe 5x5, and fill it with good soil near the creek on the upslope then you might be able to get a monster plant. Once the roots hit the water it will probably go nuts. And you have access to water right there to water it with.

The creek ever flood? Any evidence of it? If it does consider a different spot.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[the128guy]

Growing up, my brother & I always went to our family reunions. We always helped out, because most of our relatives are old as dirt and can't be very active.

"Why am I telling you this?", you ask.

"Good Question" I reply.

Aparently my family still has property from our ancestors homesteads (now in the form of a Family Trust) from the 1700-1800's in the mountains near a spring.

I need some assistance in finding the perfect spot for 1-2 plants I am growing this spring/summer. The property is slamming beautiful. A lot has been logged. There are springs & Artesian wells (the crystal clear water is literally flowing out of the side of the mountain). It's so secluded. miles from the nearest paved road.

But i'm thinking of growing near the spring in the woods using canopy light. Ferns are growing in the creek and I think it's a perfect spot. Will I get enough sunlight in the canopy?

This is the road leading up to the property.

Tos of deer.

Tons of Beavers too. Got SIG?

Large flows of water from springs throughout the land.

Creek;

More Creek;

Anyone have any idea what plant this is below?

Any recommendations *greatly* appreciated. E.g. How far to plant from the creek, morning light better than afternoon light? Etc.

after noon light is better. its stronger. and you want to be close to water so you can go get it. or do a gravity water feed to your grow area.. and put finishing line up around your plants every 8 inches untill around 3 feet tall

 

[GrammarPolice]

Wow..very pretty.
Myself, I'd be inclined to do several 2-3 plant spots along the creek.

 

[Carl Spackler]

Consider growing in the area you first show near the small pines. Growing near the creek is risky due to the potential for wash-outs and the light level is pretty low. Ferns, and the plant in your hand (Oregon grape holly, Mahonia Aquilfolium) have low light requirements and are adapted to the environment. The moss growing on the rocks is also a key indicator of low-light. Buy a cheap compass and go to your prospective site in the early morning. Find due East and select your site so that it gets morning sun with some level of protection from the West. A short walk from the creek to bring in water will be a better grow plan than waiting for the plants roots to "grow into the creek". Looks like a remote site with very good potential.

 

[natrone23]

I would try to find a place close to a water source but with full sun, you could grow some monsters easy

 

[hwy420]

The creek ever flood? Any evidence of it? If it does consider a different spot.

The large river/creek in the first picture sometimes floods in heavy rain, it cuts through the lowest point of the property, but the water coming out of the mountains are a constant flow; showing no signs of washes. or drop in water level. Going strong; my ancestors chose a good spot.

after noon light is better. its stronger. and you want to be close to water so you can go get it. or do a gravity water feed to your grow area.. and put finishing line up around your plants every 8 inches untill around 3 feet tall

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I'm not much for commitment, so i'm not going to be able to check my girls every day (more like once every 2 weeks). So it appears I will be doing some type of gravity fed drip system into a brighter area. Thanks for your suggestion. +
ReP I'm assuming fishing line is to deter animals/birds.

Wow..very pretty.
Myself, I'd be inclined to do several 2-3 plant spots along the creek.

Thanks, the place is absolutely gorgeous & i'm very fortunate to have it; i'll keep you guys updated .

Consider growing in the area you first show near the small pines. Growing near the creek is risky due to the potential for wash-outs and the light level is pretty low. Ferns, and the plant in your hand (Oregon grape holly, Mahonia Aquilfolium) have low light requirements and are adapted to the environment. The moss growing on the rocks is also a key indicator of low-light. Buy a cheap compass and go to your prospective site in the early morning. Find due East and select your site so that it gets morning sun with some level of protection from the West. A short walk from the creek to bring in water will be a better grow plan than waiting for the plants roots to "grow into the creek". Looks like a remote site with very good potential.

I read some good information about pines and how in the fall, they help camoflouge the plants when all other leaves have fallen. I was concerned with how little amount of light reached the forest floor near the streams. Thanks for helping me not make that mistake. Thanks for identifying that plant; you really know your stuff. That plant caught my attention bigtime and stood out as I was walking through the forest. Seems it has a little history behind it too. Lewis & Clark + ReP


I think with the information i've gathered i'll be going to my property to take pictures of my new spot; I won't be able to get out there before this weekend, so pictures will have to wait. I'm going to implement some precautionary measures as well; such as camoflauge deer camera near the plants and on the road leading to it.


Q. When is the best time of the year to transplant a clone to the ground?

 

[the128guy]

The large river/creek in the first picture sometimes floods in heavy rain, it cuts through the lowest point of the property, but the water coming out of the mountains are a constant flow; showing no signs of washes. or drop in water level. Going strong; my ancestors chose a good spot.

.

I'm not much for commitment, so i'm not going to be able to check my girls every day (more like once every 2 weeks). So it appears I will be doing some type of gravity fed drip system into a brighter area. Thanks for your suggestion. +
ReP I'm assuming fishing line is to deter animals/birds.



Thanks, the place is absolutely gorgeous & i'm very fortunate to have it; i'll keep you guys updated .



I read some good information about pines and how in the fall, they help camoflouge the plants when all other leaves have fallen. I was concerned with how little amount of light reached the forest floor near the streams. Thanks for helping me not make that mistake. Thanks for identifying that plant; you really know your stuff. That plant caught my attention bigtime and stood out as I was walking through the forest. Seems it has a little history behind it too. Lewis & Clark + ReP


I think with the information i've gathered i'll be going to my property to take pictures of my new spot; I won't be able to get out there before this weekend, so pictures will have to wait. I'm going to implement some precautionary measures as well; such as camoflauge deer camera near the plants and on the road leading to it.


Q. When is the best time of the year to transplant a clone to the ground?

No problem glad to help... let me know how everything goes.. and ill try to answer any other questions as good as i can.. good luck with your girls... are you using clones or?

 

[cali-high]

i would deffiantly grow more than 1 or 2 because of natural disaster ect...(animals,floods,drout,insects) many things can go wrong i would do like plots of 5 and do like 20 plants so you will know you will atleast have a couple big ones by harvest

 

[Smiley D]

Looks like a goldmine if you can keep the hunters out.

Like they're saying, full light. Planting under canopy is a waste of effort.