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    Using indoor lighting systems for plants.

    I have to definitely go buy a bigger cfl. Does it have to be a big cfl or would multiple small ones work? Say using 5-6 100 watt equivalent ones to cover a larger area.
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    Growing on a hedgerow.

    The neighbor and I have a hedgerow separating our property. I was thinking I would plant pole beans along it and let them take it. Any problems with this? What other veggies would do good on the hedgerow.
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    Using indoor lighting systems for plants.

    That is interesting. I always thought you wanted as wide of a spectrum as possible. Higher lumens does make sense as well though.
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    What can you do with fresh peppermint?

    I use it to save on tea bags and give my tea an extra kick. I like my tea strong. When I don't use mint it takes 11 small luzianne tea bags to make my gallon of tea. When I use mint it is a little stronger and I only have to use 8 teabags. I also love the flavor it gives the tea. My rabbit loves...
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    Deer are eating my tomato plants.

    That is the best and tastiest deterrent. Why not see if a neighbor or friend will let you tie their dog near your garden for a few days? Male dogs are best. Even after you pooperscoop the deer will smell the presence of the dog a little while after he is gone.
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    Charcoal for soil building

    Might want a soil test before you try it. http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/4dmg/Soil/charcoal.htm
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    Horse manure?

    I would probably grab a few bags of lime and try to round up some dry leaves or other brown material to go on top of it to help the smell go away.
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    Horse manure?

    Nifty I have been looking for a place within a reasonable distance that would load it for small fee. You are really lucking out getting it delivered.
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    Mosquito Briquets in rain barrels?

    I have often wondered if those were safe and what they were made of myself. I would prefer to use small fish in a rain barrel instead. (like goldfish) I know they are safe and actually give the plants nutrients.
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    The Evergreen Tomato Plants (LOL) PICS

    Tomatos seem to ripen in a brown bag ok. Fried green tomatos are awesome too.
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    Trimming mint and penneyroyal?

    Thats for sure. Pennyroyal is an abortificant. My granddaughter does not play in it. It is just near the front porch. She plays on the porch. I would not let a young child play in it although I doubt it would hurt them.
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    Trimming mint and penneyroyal?

    I figured it would be ok. Just wanted a little reassurance. Thanks
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    Trimming mint and penneyroyal?

    I having been keeping my tops trimmed off my mint and pennyroyal with my string trimmer this year. I am doing this to keep it from flowering. I want to keep it from flowering so it can't go to seed and will not attract the bees to an area my granddaughter plays. Will repeatedly taking the tops...
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    What is your favorite leaf mulcher/shredder?

    My electric blower vacuum works great. I like the least effort methods so I will be trying my bagger mower.
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