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    How to Thin Seedlings

    Wait at least until they get their first set of REAL leaves. Use a sharp pair of scissors or something so you are not disturbing the roots on the seedling you leave. Clip off the "sacrificial seedling" down at ground level. You can use the sprouts of things like lettuce, broccolli, etc in...
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    building a greenhouse--need advice!!

    I think we are just going to return the greenhouse to Harbor freight and frame up one from wood instead. The one we had seemed flimsy from the start so i guess we'll build one ourselves. :)
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    Strawberries... PHOTOS ADDED

    I think the 18 - 24 is more for easy acess to your plants. Put them in and if they start to grow and get too crowded move some. Don't make yourself nuts!
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    Recession Garden

    25 to 1 return on investment????? I wouldn't have to buy any groceries all year! lol I am glad to see so many people coming to gardening but I hope they don't come with those kind of expectations and become disenchanted after the first late frost or Japanese beetle attack.
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    What is your quirky way to plant potatoes?

    http://www.gardeningwithkids.org/13-7010.html Check it out
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    Is a small 5-6 hp wood chipper a good investment?

    Just call and compare cost of renting plus your time vs. having a tree company come do it....
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    Garden Whipping! - Updated: pg21

    We got a tiny skiff of snow on Monday...the onion snow. :) Yesterday it was almost 60 and beautiful but I was inside at class all day. Now today it's cool and rainy again....Typical spring in Pa. LOL
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    Anyone else's compost pile frozen solid?

    Sounds kind of like when the Indians tossed a fish in the hole when planting. :)
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    TheEasyGarden Needs It's Own Bumper Stickers! *Come Join In*

    I think this idea needs jump started again! "Gardeners Know All The Dirt" TheEasyGarden.com I always wanted one that said "Grow Your Own" too and as a child of the 70's I KNEW what it meant. lol How about "Grow Your Own...VEGGIES!" TheEasyGarden.com
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    Is a small 5-6 hp wood chipper a good investment?

    If we could get him together with my DH and his new giant DR leaf vac/mulcher they would be in Heaven! lol
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    Show me your garden fences

    I only have fence around 1 bed and it's just chain link.
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    Growing onions from sets or seed?

    It's telling you that it will mature 100-120 days after you plant it.
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    FREE tomato seeds from Campbells

    I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and haven't gotten them yet. :(
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    Henry Fields problems?

    My strawberries came today just when they were scheduled to arrive...so far I've had good luck with them.
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    Mustard looks like Lace

    Sounds like Japanese Beetle damage...they aren't out down there already are they????
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    my new greenhouse...almost

    It got VERY windy here last night. The frame was up but the panels weren't on yet.... It's too cold and yucky to even go down so I took the pic from the deck. lol The good news is that Harbor freight will refund my $.
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    Dream garden/chicken coop setup

    This is AWESOME! I have to try this with at least one garden even if i have to move the girls back to their house for the night! My DH is gonna' HATE you!!! :lau
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    Cold Weather Plants

    Peas.
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    Seed train like on BYC?

    That would be great Wife! Just let me know and we can work out a deal! :)
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    Seed train like on BYC?

    I am bummed...I had Malibar Spinach seeds and I can't find themnow. If anyone has some they would like to trade let me know and I'll see what we can work out. I thought The GD would love the berries in the spinach plants. :)
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