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  1. stano40

    garden tillers

    I have a very old troy-bilt rototiller that if I could afford to buy another I would set this one on fire. My dream is to get a BCS rototiller. To me it's the Cadillac of rototillers. Home: http://www.bcs-america.com/ BSC tiller page...
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    Planting Nanking Bush Cherry Bush

    I got mine from Henry Field's seed and nursery catalog. They send you 3 root stocks about 12" to 18" long for around $10.00. I'm glad I can use the coir, I wasn't sure if they would grow well with it. I'm thinking of starting them off in a medium pot and replant when they get bigger. I'm not...
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    Planting Nanking Bush Cherry Bush

    I just received my Nanking Bush Cherry plants. The plants look to have a good root stock and are about 2' long. I'm running short on planting soil but I remembered I have a large block of coir (coconut fiber) and am wondering if this can be used as a mixture with the potting soil in lieu of...
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    Hello From Maine

    That part is yet to be experienced. I'm hoping once I get my rototiller working and the area tilled they will get in the mood to help out. My wife works midnights but does get 3 days off, so I'm sure she will help out. I've got an extremely old troy-bilt tomahawk & is one tough monkey to...
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    Hello From Maine

    My list of veggies and greens that I am planning on are: Seeds: Beet greens, beets, carrots, onions, parsnips, rutabagas, turnips, swiss chard, kohlrabi, sugar snap peas, a gourmet greens blend, & bush beans Tomato's (I'll pick up plants & plant them in the front of the house like I did...
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    Hello From Maine

    I looked at the zone hardiness map on this site: http://www.growit.com/bin/USDAZoneMaps.exe?MyState=ME It showed a zone 5 bob
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    Hello From Maine

    I live in Southern Maine, Wells, Maine to be exact. Hattie, I've been to Portsmouth, England when I was in the US Navy. Got a chance to visit London and even stood on the London Bridge taking photo's of the tower bridge thinking that was the London bridge. Been to the tower of London...
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    Hello From Maine

    Thank You everyone for the nice welcome, but it will be interesting to see if I can grow a garden. I'm one of the original "black thumbs" when it comes to gardening. bob
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    Chicken Compost Pile

    I have an old compost pile that consists of leaves, lawn clippings and hay/chicken waste. Can I use lime to help break down the pile to a usable compost for my garden? bob/Maine
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    Hello From Maine

    I'm new to this forum but am also a member on BYC & BYH, along with chickenchatter Planning my first big garden this year after years of regaining strength from an illness and 2 minor strokes. I am also planning to re-seed some of my lawn areas to pasture for my goats, ducks, geese & chickens...
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