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  1. hiker125

    This ought to be a good one.....who is from BYC??

    I am from BYC too. Lots of us on both sites. :D
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    strawberry plants

    I sent out several strawberry plants last year. They sent out lots of runners, but no blossoms, which I think was good. I read that you should cut them back in the fall, so I did. My friend, who has the same berries did not. I mulched with leaves and straw but my buddy didn't . My question...
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    My first Beek meeting

    Journey- I am so glad that you had a great experience. My local beek society is not so supportive, but I found a great on-line community that is state wide. With forums, it is pretty easy to stay in touch and learn for each other. We are really blessed in IN to have a supportive state...
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    Tomato Questions

    What about growing tomatos upside down? I was thinking of hanging a 5 gal plastic buckts with a hole drilled in the bottom and covering the hole with old panty hose, making an X in the hose and putting the plant in there. I am out of room -yard wise, but have plenty of wooden fence to hang...
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    what do you grow for your livestock?

    I grow lots of BOSS and swiss chard specifically for the chickens. I am going to try someother grains-amarath (sp?) BOSS is by far their fav. I also sprout grains and legumes for them and they go nuts for it. Sprouts have higher protien so that is helpful. I also have a worm bin that I...
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    The start of my new fruit orchard!

    Amen to that. More snow comin' I am rebelling by planting seeds in the basement! NorthernRose- That is the prettiest site I have seen in some time. Cograts and best of luck!
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    Hahahahaha......This is TOOOOO funny

    Boggy- Oh did you re-home or something more drastic?
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    Hahahahaha......This is TOOOOO funny

    Were these the evil little devils that got babygirl's chicks? Great Job. I am a dog lover, but nothing wrong with a good shock to teach a dog new tricks. Of course, I spanked my kids when they were little too! They are growing up just fine. :lol:
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    That's too dang hot

    Non existent humidity- now I wonder what in the world that would be like? When the weather forecasters give the temps in the summer it is all heat-index based (that is heat + humidity) We had several days last summer where the heat index was over 110 degrees. Now for the SW folks that isn't...
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    What Are You Planting Today, This Week, This Month?

    Rick F- I grew Cherokee purple last year. Seemed like they were slow to take off- but that could have been because it got so HOT so early. They have a tendency to crack a little, but the taste is wonderful. Great for slicing and eating with fresh mozzerella and basil. I am making myself...
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    What Are You Planting Today, This Week, This Month?

    I started broc and cauliflower today in my basement and now I am going to start some peppers whose seed I saved from last year- CalWonder, I think. I am so very sick of the snow and cold. At least the days seem to gradually getting longer.
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    Want to enter produce in local fairs

    I am with Curly Kate. How do folks get those veggies so huge so early? Now if the fair were in early August..... :cool:
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    I ordered my seeds today!!!!

    I got my seeds today. My new items are celery, Amish paste tomatos, and patty pan squash. I was so excited I went and bought some fish emulsion liquid and a heating mat, thermostat and lights and newspaper pot maker. Spring cannot get here soon enough. My garden is so boring with a blanket...
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    Need someone reliable to buy hierloom seeds

    I really like Johhny's Select Seeds. They have a lot of helpful tools and information in the catalog. I also buy from a local supplier, Bunton Seeds. They have been in Louisville forever and stock varieities that grow well in our area. Why is there such a run on seed already? Due to the...
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    Advice needed

    I never compost the cedar shavings from my doggy beds. I am concerned about the oils from the shavings. I do however, chip up pine trees and put those in, but only if I have a lot of other "greens" and browns to balance out. As for the fruit trees, I have never grown any so I can't say...
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    What is your favorite tomato cage?

    WOW- These are awesome ideas. HOODAT- Did your regular Hardware store have the PVC fittings to make those Tinker Toy Cages? I LOVE PVC and think that would be strong, cheap, lightweight and easy to store.
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    Favorite tomatoes for sauce and salsa?

    I used brandywine and cherokee purple and they made great salsa. I like the Romas for sauce, but mix in whatever is around. When fall came, I wrapped all the green tomatos in newspaper and stored them in my basement. I just used up the last of them over New Year's for salsa. They were...
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    What is your favorite tomato cage?

    I used a trellis type system last season and the weight was too much for the trellis netting, so I had to resort to those cheap conical wire cages. They are "OK", but not my favorite. All the catalogs have some great ideas, but are they worth the price? Since I plan on growing about 60...
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    What Are You Planting Today, This Week, This Month?

    I planted kitty litter today. Lots of ice and a little snow. It is NOT fun. BUT seed catalogs are here and I have already started marking them up. Pinetree looks like it has a lot to offer. Anyone try them?
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