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My garden plants are huge.
I was wondering what this group is all about? I am interested in starting a garden and was searching for groups on here.
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Prenatal pesticide exposure tied to lower IQ in children
Prenatal pesticide exposure tied to lower IQ in children By Sarah Yang, Media Relations | April 20, 2011 BERKELEY ? In a new study suggesting pesticides may be associated with the health and...
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The smell
of freshly picked cantalope is wafting throughout my house . When I went out to check the garden early this morning , I could smell the aroma when I was still several feet away . Touched the stem and...
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split cantaloup/melon - still safe to eat?
If a melon/cantaloup splits while on the vine, can you still eat it? I only saw two ladybugs and a bee on the split section. Could I cut that whole section off and the rest still be safe to eat?
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broccoli has failed to flower at all
My plants look pretty normal, nice big leaves etc. The only problem is, here it is August and not one of them has flowered, i.e., NO BROCCOLI! I have never had this happen before. A more typical...
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Progress? report
So far my zucchini has given up the ghost. We planted a few more and will see if we can get enough before frost. My cucumbers are surviving the neglect of a couple of weeks ago. I think I have most of...
 
U/C Berkeley 2008
Genetically Engineered Plants and Foods: A Scientist's Analysis of the Issues (Part I) Annual Review of Plant Biology Vol. 59: 771-812 (Volume publication date June 2008) First published online as a...
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cutting-edge water-savers
Couple incorporates cutting-edge water-savers in their home Looking for a new home and a new challenge, the couple decided to distill everything they had learned into a house they could call their...
 
Roof Top Gardening
Taking gardening to new heights "Aviad's rooftop garden serves not just as our apartment's source of herbs and produce, but also as a gathering place to have a beer, watch the sunset and talk about...
 
late planting tricks?
Here (zone 5.x, central NY), I get really poor germination rates on seeds (radishes, kale, beets) that I start after early July. And, thos that do germinate just languish - they never get their...
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Garlic question
If there is anyone in the forum from the northeast USA who buys garlic for planting, do you have a favorite source to share? My experience with garlic from a local (Long Island, NY) garlic festival...
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Hot Peppers - When do I pick them
I have several different variety of hot peppers growing. Jalapeno, cayenne, asian hot My problem is I can't figure out when to pick them. Not sure when they are ready. Can someone recommend a simple...
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I really hate bugs
Stepped out to admire my garden a few minutes ago and just about freaked . A large green caterpillar type bug has almost completely denuded one of my cayenne plants of it's leaves . Ate into several...
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measureable rain
at last! Nad, you might get some from this one (if you are between Port Huron and Detroit) :). !!! looks good for later tonight too for more (but i won't believe it until i hear it on the roof). it...
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to help make Billy's day
Consolidation of seed companies leading to corporate domination of world food supply
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