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    White Cucumber?

    Hi, Has anyone tried growing white cucumbers before, if so which variety did you enjoy? I'm going to try some this year just not sure which variety to try. Thanks! Mike
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    Difference between Hot peppers & Sweet?

    I started planting some pepper seeds last night. I started 2 varieties, one is a hot pepper called Malagueta the other is a sweet frying pepper called Friggitello. I have one small issue, you know how important it is to keep labels on all seeds you plant to avoid confusion among the varieties...
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    Damping Off Fungicide!

    I've been looking for a fungicide to help prevent Damping Off when starting seeds indoors for years. I found a fungicide they have in Johnny's seeds called Rootshield Home & Garden. I'm thinking of trying it for this season, soon it will be time to start some seeds again. I always get damping...
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    Peach seeds!

    I saved lots of peach pits from last summer to see if I could get some of them to sprout and grow. I had the pits in fridge for a few months to give them the cold treatment to help with germination. Now I did crack the pits to make it easier for the seeds to sprout. I'm now waiting for the...
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    Almond trees in south?

    Hi, I ordered an almond tree for planting in my orchard. Has anyone have an almond tree in a southern climate? I'm not sure if they would do well in this type of climate? I know almonds are similar to peach trees. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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    Happy Easter!

    I just wanted to wish everyone on here, a very Happy Easter! :bun :bun :rainbow-sun I'm going to travel down south for the holiday. Looking forward to getting my hands dirty and plant new trees and also other things. Their is hope that Winter will actually end. Enjoy!
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    Crocus in Snow!!

    Here are some pictures of some Crocus flowers a few days ago blooming in the garden while it was snowing. I don't remember ever having crocus bloom right in the snow. It looks nice though with the snow background, the crocus representing hope and promise of Spring. Let's hope this signals the...
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    Starting Peppers?

    Has anyone started planting pepper seeds yet? I myself am waiting for seeds I ordered from The Pepper Gal. :) Here are this years peppers: King of the North - these are suppose to be good for areas with short growing season. Giant Aconcagua - This pepper looks interesting, its a...
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    Groundhog's Day.........

    Today was Groundhog's day, I'm not sure if their accurate when it comes to predicting the weather but,....... Spring is on its way!!! :weee Their could be an end to all this brutal cold really soon. Sure does give a lot of hope of whats to come. Here hoping Spring does arrive early this...
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    Grafted Tomato plants, Really!

    If anyone has recently looked over a few 2013 Vegetable Garden catalogs, Has anyone noticed something different in tomatoes listed for first time? :D Grafted Tomato plants, This isn't anything new, grafted plants are common in Europe and Asia and are just now starting to reach the mainstream...
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    Holiday Cookies!

    Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you all know I have different kinds of cookies available now for this Holiday Season. Try something different you won't regret it. Here's your chance to make the Holidays even better. All cookies are baked fresh to order. ~ Pignoli Cookies (Pine Nut) ~...
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    Have a Great Thanksgiving!

    Hi Everyone, Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope we can all spend some time with family and friends, not to mention plenty of time feasting! Its nice to be able to realize what really is truly important in our lives, and be thankful. I know I'm thankful for everyone on...
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    Storing flower bulbs!

    I just received a box of Allium and Tulip bulbs I ordered from Breck's :ya . I won't be planting these until around Thanksgiving in NC. I had to think of a good place to keep them until then for a month. I thought of the refridgerator since its nice and cool in there. I know your not suppose...
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    Farm Kings

    Hey Everyone!, Just wanted to tell everyone about this series on GAC called Farm Kings, it premieres tonight at 9. I'm watching it right now and it looks very interesting its all about farming. Their a family in PA that farms and sells their produce for a living on 200 acres more or less. I...
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    Grapes are Ripe!!

    My grapes are all nice and ripe now. Hmmm... what should I do with them? I wanted to use them for wine making but not nearly enough or even to make grape jam from them. I'm just going to enjoy them the natural way right off the vine, I share some of my grapes with my quails and other birds. It...
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    Traveling with plants?

    Hi Everyone :frow, I wanted to ask everyone of their opinions with traveling with plants. I may be traveling with my family down south for Thanksgiving in a few months and I'm already thinking about ordering some new trees and plants online that you can't find in stores, to plant on the...
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    Olive Trees in NC?

    So far on my property in NC, I have planted a few fig trees, cherry trees, peach and nectarine. I've been thinking of something I've always wanted to grow but couldn't due to the climate here in NY. Olive trees, that would be very nice to have a few olive trees growing around the orchard but...
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    Solar Lights?

    Hi Everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone knew of other stores besides Home Depot and Lowes when shopping for solar lights for the garden? I really want to get the Bronze colored solar lights, its suppose to be more traditional or old-fashioned looking compared to the silver or black. And...
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    Summer Planting trees?

    Hi, I wanted to ask if anyone who has planted fruit trees during the summertime had any success? I may be visiting my home in NC during the summer and I was thinking of planting bare root trees in pots, here in my home in NY, then just take the leafed out trees when I travel down south. I...
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    Spring Blooms!

    Hi, Just wanted to show everyone these pictures of the flower show in my garden. Enjoy!! I really don't remember planting these orange colored Tulips. But I sure am glad I did they are amazing! ;)
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