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  1. OldGuy43

    What's Weed? What's Flower?

    While we're on the subject of dandelion's, I found this great article: http://www.motherearthliving.com/in-the-garden/dandelion-uses-loathed-weed-cure-all-of-lawn.aspx
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    What's Weed? What's Flower?

    :yuckyuck :lau
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    How do ya siphon gas?

    If it's a regular occurrence you could always buy a small electric fuel pump and enough hose to meet your requirements. It's been a long time since I needed one, but I used to buy them for under $20. Add a couple of pieces of wire and clamps to hook onto your battery and your good. For even...
  4. OldGuy43

    The View From the Ranch

    The view, a slide show. Use full screen and you can read the titles. The Boxwood Basil probably needs a little water, and the organic oats are just catgrass seed that a neighbor gave me, but hey. it's growin'. :)
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    Growing Rocks for Fun & Profit

    ChickiesMoma' reminded me of an old joke: There was this New Hampshire farmer who was doing his annual spring clearing of the rocks from his field. A city slicker happened by and asked, "Where'd all those rocks come from?" The New Hampshireman responded in the terse manner for which that region...
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    Growing Rocks for Fun & Profit

    Somebody said, "ya can't see rocks grow!" Well, ya don't see the grass grow either but it does. ~Brother Dave Gardner Many years ago, when I was in the Navy we had an L.P. of the standup comedian quoted above. He had this great money makin' scheme. He was gonna plant ROCKS! He than figured he'd...
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    What's Weed? What's Flower?

    I've wondered since I was a little boy. Who decides? Around here, every spring Blue Bonnets and Indian Paint Brush take over whole meadows and roadsides. The same can be said of Dandelions. Both are lovely flowers. What's the difference? :idunno
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    low of 36 tomorrow night. will robust tomato plants survive this?

    I'm sure. See #12. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/windchill/windchillfaq.shtml#12
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    low of 36 tomorrow night. will robust tomato plants survive this?

    I notice someone mentioned "wind chill". From NOAA, the National Weather Service: Even the TV meteorologists around here, and they should know better keep telling us to protect our pipes because "with the wind chill it's going to get below freezing." Makes me angry. :smack
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    Considering this Fencing Style

    Have you considered a hedge row? Lot of work, but inexpensive and durable.
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    Staking Tomatoes, How?

    Oh snap! I just donated two pairs of crutches to Goodwill. Duh!
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    The Wild Birds Garden

    The wild birds have been planting seed from their feeder. They've got a good crop of Sun Flowers going. One's already blooming. Click the image to view the video. I do believe that they planted the corn a bit close though. :cool:
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    Watermelon

    Yet another beginner question; I'm going to try and grow watermelon this year. I love the taste. Is there any way to can them and preserve the flavor?
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    Another Watering Question

    When using a soaker hose on your newly seeded garden do you put the hose on top of the row and move it later as the plants start to sprout or do you put it between the rows?
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    I could build that!

    Ah finally, someone I can share "construction" tips with. We share a skill set. :cool:
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    Nature on PBS

    What Plants Talk About is now available for viewing on the PBS website. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/what-plants-talk-about/video-full-episode/8243/ Run time is a little less than an hour. (Video limited to US & Territories) :idunno
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    Staking Tomatoes, How?

    Yeah, I'm considering adding a couple of indeterminate plants so that I'll have tomatoes over a longer period of time. How do you feel about Early Girl ?
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    Staking Tomatoes, How?

    I've decided on Heinz Classic Heritage Tomatoes from Bonnie Plants. I'm starting small with 4 plants and plan on staking them. Do I put the stakes in when I plant or wait until they get a little bigger? Last time I used those wire cage things, and found them to be a pain in the... As always...
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    How to Load Your Backhoe

    Yes, I noticed that as well.
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    How to Load Your Backhoe

    While most of us don't have a backhoe I thought this was really neat. http://s185.photobucket.com/user/OldGuy43/media/backhoe.mp4.html
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