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  1. damummis

    Seaweed

    It is not as smelly as you think. I did a bunch yesterday and it smelled of ocean air. Yes as an additive.
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    Seaweed

    Do you think if I harvested, washed and chopped seaweed people would buy it???
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    I need help with my compost.....

    I have figured out with my compost was that I was not turning it enough. You definitely need to turn it. DH bought me a Claw for my b-day a while back and it has been devoted to the compost pile. I turned it everyday adding water when it got dry and before I knew it it was cooking. You can...
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    HOW-TO: Make seed tapes

    I forgot to mention I am a licenced manicurist. :D
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    Making Maple Syrup

    Or you can use PEX pipe sold at the hardwear store. And water jugs.
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    Your First Signs of Spring

    Hanging out the laundry without freezing your fingers.
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    please help me identify a tree

    Or a pic................
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    HOW-TO: Make seed tapes

    An idea was given to me from Saddina from BYC to use a whole sheet of papertowel if you are doing sq. ft. gardening. Great idea, huh.
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    HOW-TO: Make seed tapes

    Every year planting small seeds can be a big pain in the back. Seed tape is my answer. However it can get expensive if bought. My solution, make your own. You need : Paper towels Cornstarch glue squeeze bottle stylus First I make the glue. Mix 1/2 Cup cornstarch with 1Cup water. Cook in...
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    Seed train like on BYC?

    I'll take the red clover. blue hubbard tom thumb lettuce long island improved brussels sprouts Italian basil white icicle radish mariana tomato san marzano tomato polbig tomato waltham butternut small summer ball pumpkin winter density romaine lettuce double tall bachelor buttons bright lights...
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    Young Redwood, Transplant Shock?

    I have a Sequoia bonsai. I have noticed that they can be very temperamental. I lost one due to too dry of conditions. Here in Maine I have to almost ignore it except in the summer when the wood stove is going. Then I spray it for humidity. They do not like to be moved. They don't do well...
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    Seedtape..

    Totally forgot about the seed tape. Thank Sarah for the reminder. (note to self, add seed tape to list) I have used cornstarch mixed with water and cooked till thick and bubbly. Let it cool a bit and schlop it in a squeeze bottle. Strips of white paper towel that are about 1/2" wide. My...
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    Your First Signs of Spring

    Daylight Savings Time !!!!! March 14 :weee
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    Seed train like on BYC?

    NO, NO........ I forgot the questiion mark. You wouldn't want to post again would you????? I WANT you to post so I can get the milkweed. I didn't mean it the way you took it, :th SO SORRY. :th Here how is this PLEASE, PLEASE POST AGAIN!!!!!!
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    Seed train like on BYC?

    Bettacreek, you wouldn't want to post again. Don't want to derail the train but would love some milkweed.
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    Your First Signs of Spring

    LOVE the Peepers!!! :D
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    Your First Signs of Spring

    No, Atlantic Ocean.
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    Your First Signs of Spring

    Hens are broody, robins, great blue herons, daffodils poking thru, NO snow, maple trees budding, hobble berry bushes budding, pussy willows................ These are a few signs I have notices here on the island. It is a very early spring. Now watch I just jinxed myself and we'll get a...
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    Seed train like on BYC?

    I would like the cosmos. blue hubbard tom thumb lettuce long island improved brussels sprouts Italian basil white icicle radish mariana tomato san marzano tomato polbig tomato waltham butternut small summer ball pumpkin winter density romaine lettuce marigold snowdrift double tall bachelor...
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    Making Maple Syrup

    We personally use Pex tubing for taps and water jugs for collecting. http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=295956 I did a how to on BYC. I guess great mind think alike. :D
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