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Topsoil or Compost?
Hi I am preparing my raised beds for some early spring sowing. I put in some manure a few months ago. Over the last year or so the beds have really settled down and so there is plenty of room to add...
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Growing plants under fluorescent lights
I am growing my own lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes etc. plants in my basement for planting into my garden. There is a conflict in growing instructions for lettuce and cabbage. I have read that they grow...
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potted apple tree
i have a 6foot potted apple tree in a 40 lre pot the roots have started to grow thru the bottom of the pot when will be the best time to repot it thank you l bailes
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Peppers
For over 29 years I have tried to grow Green bell peppers with little or no success If I plant 10 pepper plants from the nursery I will get no more 10 peppers . There will be one , or two or none on...
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How to Grow a Tea Garden
A tea garden is a delightful hobby that can complement your herb garden and will provide you with the joy of fresh tea at a moment's notice. Creating a tea garden in a container can also make a...
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So Proud of my Solar Panels BUT you should whatch THESE!!!!!
If you only think about how LIFE could be just by using the NATURAL power of our beautiful star which is the SUN. This article has given me GOOSEBUMPS!!!!! check it out, these mini panels really make...
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How can I grow Tomatos in the WINTER??
Hello folks, is there anyway I can grow Tomatoes in the winter? I need to know because I run a pizza hut, and I'm sure that I could stand up on every other restaurant if only I could use my own tomato...
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rhubarb
can anyone advise me of a suitable compost/fertiliser for rhubarb. My wife will not let me put down dung as the rhubarb pastch is near her kitchen window. The rhubarb is 2 years old but can I think do...
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When can I start lettuce?
I know it is probably okay to start Spinach and other cool weather greens, but we just had an out of the ordinary downpour of snow in and around Dallas today. I want to start some greens for the farm...
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Trying to track down a spud
Hi I'm trying to track down any suppliers who have the old Champion Variety seeds. Here is a bit of info: Champion HIGHER TAXON: Solanaceae GENUS: Solanum L. Solanum tuberosum L. cv. Champion...
 
We're Saved!
I found this on another board (maybe Soil and Health?) Whole Foods is out to save us. Yay!!
 
Yearbook Sighting!
The 2010 Seed Saver's Exchange yearbook showed up in my mailbox today, complete with an inspirational picture of various alliums (allia?) on the front cover. Garlic, shallots, leeks, onions, even what...
 
source for shallots
"Unless you are a gardener, shallots are more commonly known as onions. Used in the same way, and having the same taste......" That's an actual quote from a website, and I don't think I really agree....
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what do you think about organic gardening Q+A + wiki + voting + reputation?
I recently stared a web site for Organic gardening questions and answers. [link] this has features of a wiki, an experts exchange, voting and reputation. Tell me what you think?
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OT Record cold wave gripping the Earth.
Dawned with Record Cold Gripping the Earth Our recent cold spell comes at the end of a decade-long trend which has seen global temperatures flatline from their peak in 1998 . or fall. That's right,...
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