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    Gardening question....

    Consider that I grew up on a farm, we would plow the fields every year. It has been 3 years since I plowed my garden, I have tilled it every year, and continue to add organic materials. Do I need to plow it still? I till it about 8 inches deep, and wonder if I need to plow it 12 inches to...
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    Questions about Swiss Chard....

    So I got some growing in my cold frame cold frame and I was wondering if I should thin them out? As well, what is your fav way to eat these? I don't think I have ever eaten it, so I made the choice to try and grow some. We like most greens around these parts so I am think they will be eaten. I...
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    Okay, So I got a new greenhouse yesterday, now what?

    I got spring gardeners greenhouse yesterday from Lowes, half price because pieces (instructions, wing nuts, and bungie cords were missing. I found a location on my property and need flooring ideas, heating ideas (can put painted pop cans in it?) water bottles? how about the floor? What temps...
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    Seed Lot found, any good?

    I lost some seeds last year, 11 packs :( I had to replace, when I was cleaning my chest I found they had fallen behind it. The chest is used to store my garden stuff. Damp area, never below 50 degrees F no mold or any signs of being wet. What is your opinion if there are still good? Seed were...
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    Turnip storage and keep into winter? Assistance Please

    Popping over from the SS board to ask storage ideas for turnips. I am expanding my garden plants this year, planting less corn, turnips is one of the new kinds I want to grow. Also, sides fried, how can I use Okra besides stews. Also any turnip recipes would be great!!!
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    To straw or not to straw, that is the question?

    In the past I have put straw down around my strawberry plants for weed control and to keep the berries off the ground. Today, a friend stated that the berrys would rot quicker. Watcha think? :idunno
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