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  1. sonjab314

    Please help? Is it too hot?

    :gig Sorry but this sounds like something I would have come up with. Terrific idea. Reminds me of a chicken tractor :plbb
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    Ideal Chickens for the Home Flock.....

    I have the following breeds.....Gold Laced Polish, Black Copper Marans, Light Brahmas, and Ameraucana which are all on the list. I also have Buff Orpingtons which I am surprised they are not on the list. They are a dual purpose bird used for eggs and meat. I am about to have some Cochins...
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    Another mystery plant (agave family?)

    I don't know what it is but it sure looks wicked from the side view :bee
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    Dominique Chickens

    You can check them out over on www.backyardchickens.com. Beware....it's addicting.
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    New to kiwis

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :drool May have to check into those
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    Persimmon Trees

    Thanks for the info. I am looking at one that originated in Japan.
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    BYC???

    I finally got my chicken fix :woot . I can reply now to pm's.
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    Persimmon Trees

    I'll check into that. Thanks
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    Persimmon Trees

    I am interested in getting a persimmon tree. I live in zone 5 and I read that they can't really be kept good in my zone due to the temps. Does anyone have one? How long does it take them to fruit? How big do they get? I have seen one in my travels in this area and it was a large tree so I...
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    How is everyone's fruit trees doing this year so far?

    That sounds like something my kids would have said lol. They say the darndest things. P.S. There are a lot of BYC addicts here including me!!
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    How is everyone's fruit trees doing this year so far?

    Those look delicious :drool . I only have a peach tree that I planted last year. It has two peaches on it which is two more than I thought it would have this year lol
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    Cilantro Gone To Seed

    I was curious about this myself because I just planted some cilantro the other day. Here is a site I found. Hope this answers your question. http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/herbs/msg0712064125406.html
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    Please help? Is it too hot?

    I'd say in your zone, you'd have an extended growing season to plant whatever you wanted. If you know when your average first frost is, you can gauge if you have time by how fast the plant matures. Happy growing.
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    Planting late in the year...

    I just planted my garden this pasnt weekend. Here is a link that someone gave me that helped tremendously. Hope it helps. http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1227.html
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    Just ordered my new canner

    Congratulations. I have a canner but I've never used it before. I've only had to use my water bath pot. Maybe this year......
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    When can I plant peas for a Fall crop?

    I've already planted mine. I did not have a spring garden so I wanted to extend the growing season a little bit so I could get more produce. Happy growing.
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    Herbs and Greenhouses

    Thanks for the replies. I would have never thought about using a quilt to cover them with. Not a bad idea.
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    Family of four produces 6,000 lbs of food/year.

    That was a truly inspirational video clip. Can you imagine if they grow that much on 1/10th of an acre, what I could grow on my 1/2 acre? Thats astounding. Thanks for sharing.
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    Herbs and Greenhouses

    Hello everyone. I bought a greenhouse kit about 6-7 years ago and my DH FINALLY got around to putting it together for me this year lol. It is 6x8 double polycarbonate panels with a sliding door and a window. Anyway, I am excited about it and I am wanting to plant an indoor container garden in...
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    My Fall Garden

    That doesn sound good.....add a little chicken to it (not mine though. They are pets lol)
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