Fruit and Vegetable Gardening

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Getting rid of squirrels?

This past year has been a disaster in terms of getting fruit from my trees. The gray squirrels get them first. Among th...
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posted by salmonegg
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Blueberry plant

HI and Merry Christmas to all!! I got a small Blueberry plant from a garden center that was closing in Sept. Its in a 6...
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posted by joemcsmarty
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Poly tunnels

I have just built a poly tunnel to keep my pot plants safe from the frost. It seems a shame to warm the whole tunnel ju...
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posted by rwwoodyatt
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Ruff Hands

My hands get ruff even using work gloves while gardening. Are there gloves that will keep your hands soft and smooth so...
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posted by j0069bond
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Wildlife

Hello all, Just to say that I have a garden wildlife website, and would love you all to take a look if you can and also...
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posted by JezUK1
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early lettuce

FYI: west coast, zone 8, pretty much a newbie. I want to grow lettuce and maybe some other early cold-season crops this...
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posted by nospam
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Chia herbs?

Has anyone here used these? The annual Chia Pets commercials are on.
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posted by j0069bond
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White powder on lettuce

What causes a white powder on my lettuce leaves? And how do I get tri of it? Thank -- Mozie
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posted by Mozie.1zx3k0
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Broad Beans

I'm growing broad beans in my garden and want to know if one can eat th pod or just the beans? Thank -- Mozie
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posted by Mozie.1zx3jz
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Broccoflower

I'd like to try to grow this stuff next year. Is it WORTH DOING?? I have not yet grown anything from this family from s...
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posted by joemcsmarty
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Purple sprouting broccoli

Can anyone tell me the best time of year to plant purple sprouting broccoli in SW England, UK? TX in advance James
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posted by office
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raised beds

how high should my raised beds be? I have really crappy soil and i've decided that i will be growing my tomatoes, carro...
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posted by ben1
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Big Zac Tomato - Seed Crop Failure

I was sure bummed when I saw that in the Totally Tomatoes catalog. Does anyone have any they would sell me from last yea...
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posted by georgiapinball
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Best tiller?

Anybody have any recommendations as to the best medium-priced tiller for the money?
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posted by milwaukeeblues
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Help needed please wjth shallots.

I have grown shallots "Hative de Niort" for many years. This year through my own fault I have had a crop failure and lo...
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posted by Bananaman.1zndjy
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by Bananaman.1zndjy