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Front Garden and the Food Bill
I would like to get my front garden contributing towards the food bill. I?m at a loss as to what to grow. Not only must the garden be aesthetically pleasing (whingeing neighbours) but the house faces...
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What's wrong with this holly?
Actually, it might not be a holly. This is in Rochester NY (zone 5-6-ish), eastern exposure, roots about 2 feet from blacktop driveway. A friend just moved into the house two days ago. We have no idea...
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Temporary fencing for protection against deer....
Well, the s.o. and I walked the grounds today.... everything looks fairly good, except something destroyed half the tulip bed yesterday night. She decided my next project is to build a deer protection...
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Asian pear tree --- fire bright?
Hi All, Could somebody take a look at the the problem I have with my Asian pear tree I have on my backyard. The tree is about 3 yrs old. It sets small fruits at the moment but seeing this kind of...
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What to do with dead squirrel?
Last evening I saw it, traumatized by a blow to the head or neck from the rat trap it had hit in my backyard. The trap was tethered to a tree. The bugger (or its cousin) has been digging up my newly...
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Using only Parafilm
Hi Ron, Here is an excerpt from the Nafex board on using Parafilm - > > Now I use parafilm. It looks like it might be strong enough to bind the > graft, as well as protect it from evaporation, but...
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how to create decorative stones walkway
Hi, I'm planning to create a walkway in my garden using the decorative stones (small pebbles, etc). I got myself the hand tamper to smooth and compact the soil, which is working but really back...
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In defense of pesticides
I found this to be kind of funny. Some agribusiness trade group has asked Michelle Obama to think of using pesticides when planning her organic garden. I can understand this trade group sending...
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Making Rainwater Harvesting Illegal
Ain't this a kick in the head? If'n it ain't one thing, it be another. I 'spose monsatano/novartis/sygenta/dow will soon be claiming the oxygen and sunlight. What an effed up mess, Billy. Never mind...
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Repost: Aerobic Compost Teas
For those new to the concept here is info on aerated compost teas: Have fun Charlie are the Benefits of Aerated Compost Teas vs. Classic Teas? Aerated compost teas are the latest in scientific organic...
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planting seeds under mulch
I'm a real newbie gardener, so please forgive what is probably a real duh! type of question... My new house came with a large flower garden that is covered with a layer of what looks to me like...
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Charcoal ash in compost
Is the charcoal ash from my grill beneficial in my compost pile or should I leave it out? The charcoal I use says it's made from 100% oak wood. TIA, Mike
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North facing wall.
I?m a newbie so please be gentle. Can anyone advise me on what I can grow that is edible in my front garden. The problem is, it faces north and spends most of its time in the shadow of my house.
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Garden Tractors
Can somebody tell me what voltage the batteries are in a lawn or garden tractor?
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Starting Petunia
I want to start about 50 petunia plants indoors for transplant outside later in the year. I've never worked with Petunia seeds before. What a surprise..these are the smallest seeds I've ever seen. I'd...
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