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Garden prep

We bought a house with a garden. Irrigation system in, but I will be making some changes. The soil locally is blow sand...
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posted by meagain
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by meagain

Me and My Lucky Bamboo

I live in Florida, near Ocala. I have what I have been told is a "Lucky Bamboo" plant. About two weeks ago, I mistakenl...
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posted by mea505
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by mea505

Pollan Video...The Omnivore's Next Dilemma

For all you Pollan fans. Interesting viewpoint. Enjoy. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/214
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posted by Charlie
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Charlie

Leaves falling off? ? ?

I an growing a tea olive -- osmanthus fragrens -- in a pot. This is supposed to be an outdoor plant that grows 12 feet...
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posted by rayj.balt
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by rayj.balt

New guy needs help!

Howdy, Im the new guy, I live in a real dry part of the south and I got quesiton for y'all about my tomoatos. Ive been...
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posted by gardentard.240c619
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by gardentard.240c619

Alternative Soil Amendments

Good info on "alternative" soil amendments and improving soil structure. http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/altsoilamend.h...
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posted by Charlie
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by Charlie

Watering with soft water

I believe that the hose bibs on the outside of my house are hooked to the soft water system. Is there any disadvantage...
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posted by meagain
56 comments posted 18yrs posted by meagain

On making playing in the garden easier.

I installed a large mail box in my back yard. I keep a variety of hand tools there. Saves walking about for a trowel or...
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posted by b2forewagner
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by b2forewagner

Vegetable garden and the ants

Haven't done any vegetables in a few years and as I now live in a mobile home, the space is somewhat limited. All I'm w...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by oplholik
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by oplholik

opinion on Helleborus

I live in Seattle, zone 8ish (maybe different as I'm in the foothills of the mountains) and talking to a nursery owner...
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posted by m44_master
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by m44_master

Experience with noursefarms.com?

Anyone ever had any dealings with http://www.noursefarms.com/ before? I've got them sourced for Elderberry bushes at a...
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posted by "scott[dunspamme]"
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by "scott[dunspamme]"

Anyone Getting Anything Good In?

Just wondering what you all have on order, or plans to buy when you hit the ground running after the last frost. ;) I'v...
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posted by "scott[dunspamme]"
24 comments posted 18yrs posted by "scott[dunspamme]"

Growing tomatoes under lights

I'm growing some tomato plants under a 400 watt metal halide lamp. They are about three weeks old and several are a few...
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posted by deuteros
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by deuteros

Seeds in the news

I've always tried to maintain seed vitality by keeping them dry and at about 60 F. The with open pollinated and hybrids...
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posted by b2forewagner
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by b2forewagner

Gardening Safety

When you learn the art of gardening, there are few safety considerations that you need to address. No matter what type...
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posted by yoni4u.23c7d36
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by yoni4u.23c7d36