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Around our backyard farm I have lots of fresh rabit, goat & mini-horse manure. I was wondering if the veggie plants, especially my hot pepper plants, in the garden would get the benefits of nitrogen and other nutrients from fresh manure if once its laid between the rows off veggie's and then...

**** FARM DAY IS MOVING **** An overwhelming decision has been chosen to move Farm Day from Saturday to Sunday. The move is to gain additional vendors in order to bring those who come to Farm Day more and newer choices. Next weekend (May 24th and 25th) will be a 2 day event at the Tractor...

The 2014 season of Farm Day at the Tractor Supply Store in Sanford, Maine is looking for sellers to kick off the 2014 season. If you sell farm products, equipment, livestock, poultry, waterfowl, rabbits or anything else that is farm related come on down to Farm Day in Sanford. There is never a...

That title does seem a little on the dirty side. Recently I was talking with a landscaper about 2 6 year old apple trees I have. They are barely growing and for the past few years I haven't noticed any flowering on them. I was told when they were planted by my kids that they would take about...

The 2013 FARM DAY in Sanford, Maine begins on May 4th Saturday & every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm at the Tractor Supply store in Sanford; 1770 Maine St. Sanford, Maine (207) 490-0034. ** Rain Dates will be on the following Sunday ** Everybody welcome, Come and enjoy a buy, sell or swap...

2012 FARM DAYS Schedule at the Tractor Supply Store Sanford, Maine Starting May 12th to Oct. 6th Every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. ** Rain Dates will be on the following Sunday ** Everybody welcome, Come and enjoy a buy, sell or swap farm event for livestock, poultry, waterfowl, farm...

I decided to try planting potato's this year and have watched a couple of video's on you tube but the advise was varied from deep trench planting to the tire method of planting. I bought certified seed potato's of Yukon gold and red Pontiac potato's. My question is when I plant what is better...

This is my first time trying to start tomato seeds indoors before planting season. I'm using a shallow 40 gallon fish tank with an overhead light. Seeds are planted in one of those starter trays you get from walmart or any garden center. Not one of those peat pellet type's you need to soak...

FARM DAY/CHICKEN SWAP 2011 WHERE ??? TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY (TSC) #1464 1770 MAIN ST SANFORD ME 04073 May 7th will be the very first FARM DAY/CHICKEN SWAP held at this new TSC location. Come and join the fun - buy, sell, trade or swap New schedule of events: JUNE 11TH - 9 AM TO 1 PM...

Does anyone grow heartnut tree's and in what state. Thanks, bob/Maine

Carpathian English Walnut - Juglans regia 'Carpathian' Looking for information from anyone who has grown this type of nut tree, especially in a colder climate. I live in Southern Maine and have been thinking of trying this type of tree out. I know it takes 5 to 7 years to produce and you...

Would anyone know what this is? It's bright yellow and growing in size on my lawn. What is recommended to eradicate this problem. I'm getting more and more weeds like this in my lawn this past year. Sorry the photo is a little off this morning. bob

A little over 3 years ago my daughter surprised me for my birthday with 2 apple trees. I could have sworn she told me one was a "Gala" & the other a "Red Delicious". I asked her today if she remembered what they were and she thought they were a Mackintosh and a Red Delicious. I guess she...

I just received my Nanking Bush Cherry plants. The plants look to have a good root stock and are about 2' long. I'm running short on planting soil but I remembered I have a large block of coir (coconut fiber) and am wondering if this can be used as a mixture with the potting soil in lieu of...

I have an old compost pile that consists of leaves, lawn clippings and hay/chicken waste. Can I use lime to help break down the pile to a usable compost for my garden? bob/Maine

I'm new to this forum but am also a member on BYC & BYH, along with chickenchatter Planning my first big garden this year after years of regaining strength from an illness and 2 minor strokes. I am also planning to re-seed some of my lawn areas to pasture for my goats, ducks, geese & chickens...