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should I cover seeds on cold nights?
The directions on my little finger carrot seed pack say seeds can be planted "as soon as soil can be worked" weather forecast is for 20 degree temp at night next couple of days.....do I need to cover?...
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Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae
hello, i am considering buying some of these plants and am wondering if they really grow as fast as advertised. i live in s.e. michigan and will be planting in a more shady than not area. also, can...
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Source for showy lady's slipper
I see several companies are offering showy lady's slippers (/ Cypripedium reginae/) for around $35. I want to get a couple for a Mother's Day present (or maybe a late Hanukkah or birthday present)....
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Christmas Cactus is dying
I've had this beautiful C C for over 10 years in a hanging basket. On occasions in the past and most recently last year or so, I rejuvenated the soil by adding more fresh soil at the bottom. This...
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"P" is for plants: Human urine plus ash equals tomato fertilizer
Seems as if the recent "dialog" about pee in the garden has scientific merit, despite the qualms of the squemish and .... whatever. Second article of research follows this one. Wow, I gotta go take a...
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Happy 1st day of Spring!
Am in Oregon where sun on the 1st day of Spring, but today is a glorious treat. Blue skies, yard full of drifts of yellow and white daffodils blooming their happy little hearts out - couldn't ask for...
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Raised beds, Cedar or untreated
I'm looking at wood for some raised beds. Cedar 2x8's are 3x the cost untreated 2x8's. So, I'm wondering, how long might untreated lumber last when it's used in raised beds? In direct contact with the...
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Will holly eaten by deer survive?
We have a small Nellie Stevens that was stripped bare by deer this winter - literally every leaf is gone. Is there a chance this tree will survive?
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weed suppresant membrane
am working on a garden that has weed suppressant membrane covering all the flower beds. Is this neccesary as it makes it difficult to dig and cultivate and plant new plants. My thinking is it would be...
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Ping Chuck, Billy et al (cider stupidity & cooking sherry)
Some bastards never learn eh. This easter I am contemplating having another go at some rought home made cider. I am trying to get a better (cheap) rig together. Benchmark is this guy He spent 40 euros...
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Beneficial Insects use em?
We have a few that live here. The ladybug is common. Ant lions like it near our house on the south side where they lie in wait for ants to tumble in to their large jaws. They then turn into Green...
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Planting time - SoCAL -tomatoes
My local Los Angeles, Calif and San Fernando Valley nursery says is OK now to plant Brandwine and other similar variety tomatoes. Other internet sources indicate that night temperatures are not at...
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Soil amendments Seems more like an Art
ash, an organic amendment, is high in both pH and salt. It can magnify common Colorado soil problems and should not be used as a soil amendment. Don't add sand to clay soil -- this creates a soil...
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compost/fertilizer advice
I have a loamy/sandy soil in the garden borders which has become dusty and depleted of nutrients. Any suggestions as regards the best fertilizer to buy to regenerate it and improve water retention? I...
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MARKET GARDENERS
Does anyone know newsgroups for market gardeners?
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