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Rain, rain
One of my favorite musical pieces "used" to be _Beautiful Rain_ by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It is, lately, not on my top ten list. Perhaps you have seen what is going on in southern MO. I felt so...
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eliminating weeds in mulch
What is the best way to eliminate weeds in mulch? We purchased a home and the previous owner maintained a beautiful backyard. We are moving in soon and would like to keep it that way :) I do not have...
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Gutter Compost
I've got to clean gutters soon. Seems like the gunk that accumulates should be good for the garden, being partly decomposed like it is. I can't think of any reasons not to use.
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Raised beds can help gardeners' aching backs
If your knees creak and your back aches when you are gardening, perhaps you should build some raised beds to make your life easier. There are several advantages to raised beds. The first and most...
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Hydroponics Gardening
Dear Gardener, I want to learn more about Hydroponics gardening, can you share your experience with hydroponics gardening? Thanks guys , Sammy
 
Another Michael Pollan Interview
Interview with Michael Pollan, video, done in Portland OR. Old news for some maybe. Charlie http://www.kitchengardeners.org/2008/02/interview_with_michael_pollan.html
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pear pollen availability
I have a Comice pear tree that, after seven years, finally is producing some flowers. I've found conflicting evidence regarding its fertility. Most sources say that Comice is not self-fruitful, but...
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Bamboo fence
I want to hear opinions on whether or not I can grow a 600' long bamboo wind fence where I live. I live in Toquerville, Ut. Elevation 3700'. Freezing temps in winter down to about 15 degrees. They say...
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what to use for garden mulch to reduce evaporation
Last year was insane It was so hot and dry and no rain for weeks and weeks I think i spent an average of $40 a month just on the vegetable garden and shrubs. I was thinking of using Hay or Straw I am...
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Gardening under lights--lamp confusion
I have used a combination of cool and warm fluorescent lamps in the past, but now my local store only has the following (in the shape, length I need): Bright White TL850 DayLight White TL865 Cool...
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Compost Pile Advice
Hi everyone. I am a novice gardener and first time homeowner who has a question about composting. I have a corner in my backyard that I have used to dump grass clipping, leaves, and small twigs for...
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Sad-looking bamboos
Hello I planted a couple of large bamboos about 6-8 weeks ago along a south- facing fence in my garden to help with screening. They were quite expensive because they are well-established (about 6-7ft...
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had you ever cultivated plant??
monthes ago i had bought two plants to cultivate,but they are all died???it seems that iam not good at cultivate flowers etc,so what about you???
 
Help identifying flower
We have a new flower that I don't recall seeing before. I have two photos of it, but, unfortunately neither is very good at showing the inside of the flower itself, as it has not fully opened today as...
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Miracle-Gro Shake n' Feed v. Super Thrive
I found some of this in my kitchen from years ago and wonder if I should bother using it on my indoor 6.5' ficus tree, Dracaena, or outdoor creeping figs on the balcony. Ingredients are (copied from...
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