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    Home Made cow manure recipe

    setter..... we get alot of horse manure in and around Jax... but, its too problematic... they eat all kinds of things, and I have enough unidentifited weeds.... no need to intro more... I have asked the man who does my lawn to save my bags of grass from my front lawn...and when home, I will...
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    Home Made cow manure recipe

    Hi Pam..... Yes, I am STILL here.... I have a flight tentatively scheduled out for tomorrow, but, a huge sandstorm has blown in....Grrrr!!! I will take a few photos and send when I get back... Altho, its nothing like being here, when your trying to see and breathe! I have to call in at 6Pm...
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    Loofa Instructions

    smom... I found a link with photos and step by step instructions.... http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soaprecipes/ss/loofahsoap.htm and here is a link to use variations... that show you a couple of variations with which to use your loofahs...
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    Loofa Instructions

    Your thinking of sponges... My Greek uncles back in the day, from the "old country" used to dive to get these to sell to tourists.
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    Raised Garden Project - just started!

    Beavis.... I can't see your photos of the raised bed....but, in about a week and a half, I will be able too.... I should be home by the 20/21 st of March!!! (Altho, there is a sandstorm looming in the next day or two, and is supposed to linger for 4 or 5 days... that will just add delays to my...
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    Handicapped/Disabled Gardening.

    OEGB.... Your an awesome grandson.... and I for one, want to thank you for being so kind and understanding towards your grandmother... It gives me hope for the future..when I see young men, like yourself, take care of their elders.... Well Done... You made me a proud gardener today! Athena
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    Anyone use Gurney seed company?

    what certificate??.. is it in the catalog??.... which for me, is waiting at home..... grrrrrrrr....
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    Our Garden

    Texan......... Gorgeous photos... and great job thus far.. Keep the photos coming so we can see the progress. VFEM??.. SNOW??? Your not that far north from me?? I go home in 12 days!!!! and I'm looking for some serious warm weather!!! Not snow!!!
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    Advise needed on planting potatoes in plastic 55 gallon drums

    smom... your making so much progress!!!
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    Hi from a Newbie

    Welcome Svenja Nice name..... I used to live in Sumter..... Nothing beats the quality of home grown....but, selection wise... If you just look at the heirloom varieties...and see the different colors, sizes... Looking at the seed catalogues..im like a kid in a candy store... I want.... I...
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    What is your favorite Tomato?

    And he listens???..... Does he have a brother????
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    weeding is fun!

    Weird....in this way..is a good thing.... I too like to weed right after a rainfall... when you can pull them up with lil to no effort....
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    This ought to be a good one.....who is from BYC??

    Im..... Athena here and on BYC...and on Sufficient Self. Im not too creative with names......
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    What have you bought so far? Post your lists here!

    Im just getting so antsy.... that I have started ordering.... working on my Burpee now.... My first one went out last night.... From Parks.... I got: Herbs: Dark Opal Basil Veggies: Gourd Luffa (Im gonna try this, this year, to go with my home-made soap and home-made candle baskets my...
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    Some Pics from My Garden Last Season...

    Gorgeous garden Lunachick.... Tranquil and serene.... what an awesome place to have a cup of coffee and take it allllll in!!
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