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Kale
I was down at the local K-Mart (Atlanta 7b) and they had 9 packs of Kale. (I struck out last fall growing from seed) I found that a bit strange, but took it home. Is it crazy to put this in this time...
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Netting: Use Of. And Re Raspberries & Birds
Hello, A. Have never used netting, but am thinking it might be a good idea now to use over some Raspberry vines I planted. That's assuming, of course, any berries actually come up ! All the netting I...
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What is wrong with my Fig tree? (picture linked)
My fig tree looks good overall, but I notice one leaf has an issue. Fig Tree Picture Does anyone know what could be causing this?
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Tomatoes
Being an over enthusiastic new gardener I sowed two packets of tomoto seeds and now have a lot of seedlings waiting to be potted. May I know how many plants can one 10 litre pot take?
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Pruning apple trees
Hi, I have some new two year old apple wipes that are to be made into a belgium fence (espalier). Spaced every 2 feet or so. I was told to prune the wipes to 18 inches and new growth would appear...
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Fact or fiction?
I seem to remember that wood as it decomposes uses up the nitrogen in the soil. Not really good for the garden. Old wives tale or true?
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Study Says Overuse Threatens Gains From Modified Crops
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OT Horseshit!
Hmmm... Horseshit - lies combined with humor and nonsense. Bullshit - a deceptive liar Chickenshit - coward Or are these animal dung word associations full of compost? :) I know, I know, My mind is...
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Horseshit!
I've just found a source for free composted horse manure, there is a horse farm about 1/2 mile from me that gives it away. They have a big compost pile, you just have to drive up with some containers...
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Tomato leaves are purple and crispy
After reading up on what causes the leaves of tomato seedlings to turn purple, I learned it was a phosphorous deficiency caused by (among other things) cool temperatures. I have heard it will go away...
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14 years ago
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Mashed potatoes Russet or Idaho may matter and oven drying????
Amazing mashed potatoes Serves 6 3 pounds russet or Idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered 6 ounces butter (equals 12 tablespoons), cut into chunks, at room temperature 12 ounces half-and-half Salt and...
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organic fertilizer for amateur gardeners
I'm getting the garden ready, seeds are started. I'd like to do just organic fertilizer this year. It's not easy to find, Miracle Grow has one, as did one other brand that I don't recognize. These...
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Jiffy starter greenhouse vs wet plate
I'm running an experiment to see how my wet plate method works vs a commercial solution, specifically the Jiffy starter greenhouse which consists of a 72 cell plastic tray with peat moss starter...
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tiddyoggie
A fellow gardener potted on some brassica plants which he had brought on in his greenhouse. The plants had grown to 5/6 inches in height and were in 3 inch modules. A few days ago he found that some...
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Edible Gardening
Hi , Did Anyone watch the television programme on BBC2 tonight what do you all think? to me it wasnt all i thought it could have been more about her than the veg!!
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