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What type of pipe do you guys use for main line irrigation? PEX? Poly? PVC? And why? I would really appreciate some advice!! I am in Seattle, WA (zone 7-8) nad I need to run about 400 ft of pipe. Thank you! Ryan

Hey everyone, I have been wondering when I should harvest my garlic... Some of the outer leaves are dying, but the bulbs are still tiny when I dig them up. Is there any chance they could still be good if I wait longer. We have been having hot weather for a month. Thanks, Ryan

Hello everyone, I have tomatoes and cucumbers growing in my greenhouse and they are both huge right now!! I haven't done any pruning so far, but the plants are getting so big and bushy that I am thinking that I should have.... Can I still take suckers off of the tomato plants, even though...

I have some healthy looking summer squash, but some of the leaves are turning yellow. They still look firm and healthy, but the yellow color is concerning. Does anyone know what this is? Thanks! Ryan

I have a bunch of little potatoes left over in my cellar from last years crop. They have been kept dry so they are not moldy and they haven't got any eyes yet either.... Can I use these like I would seed potatoes and plant them or is there something different about the seed potatoes that you...

I am looking for some cheap mesh bags to store some produce in (corn cobs, potatoes, artichoke roots, etc.) Any ideas of how to get these free or very cheap. So far, the best I can think of is the mesh bags that satsumas come in, in winter.... Ryan

I am looking for some cheap mesh bags to store some produce in (corn cobs, potatoes, artichoke roots, etc.) Any ideas of how to get these free or very cheap. So far, the best I can think of is the mesh bags that satsumas come in, in winter.... Ryan

Hi, I am letting some of my beans grow past their prime as green beans so I can harvest them as dried beans. Now the plants are dead and the beans are on the ground, but they are not dried out as it is very wet here (near Seattle)... Should I bting them in to dry?? Is this possible? Thanks...

Hey everyone, I am thinking about planting a cover crop this year and am wondering what peoples opnions about this are? I have never bothered before, but now that I have 10,000 sq feet of garden to deal with - I am thinking it may be a good option for weed prevention and soil fertility...

I have a few questions about corn.... 1. I planted sweet corn and indian corn right next to each other, but 2 weeks apart. I think they cross pollinated because the sweet corn is a bit starchy and has a couple of purple kernels per cob. This cross polllination happens in corn right? Next...

Is it too late to buy and plant the folowing perennials: rhubarb horseradish asparagus (I know it would have already sprouted - but if I plant it now, will it come up next year?) What do people think? Ryan

Does anyone have a place online they can recommend to buy corn, beans, and other seeds in bulk (say 5lbs.)? Thanks, Ryan

Hi everyone, I am planning on trying out the 3 sisters method of growing corn, beans, and squash together this year. Any tips? When should I plan the different seeds? I have already started the squash indoors. I am rototilling the garden on thursday and then I think I will put in the corn...

Ok - so here is my new idea for creating garden beds from grass without having to cut sod. I am going to spread horse manure thickly over the top and then cover with a tarp for 9 months until everything is rotten - then I am going to rototill it all in next spring. Do you guys think this is...

I am thinking about getting a rototiller. I have approx. 10,000 sq. ft of garden and need something to help with the tilling. I am thinking about getting a Husqvarna CRT. Either that or the Troy-Bilt Bronco. What do you guys think???

Hey everyone, I have unlimited access to horse manure and have just taken about 3500 sq feet of sod out of the garden. Any suggestions on how to compost these... Right now I just have a gigantic pile of both... Should I layer it... Unfortunately, I have no heavy machinery to make things...

Hey everyone, I now have access to a lot of free horse manure, but it does have small amount of small gravel in it ( I would say 0.5%). Do people think this is: a) good for drainage b) bad for the garden c) it will make no difference I would appreciate your thoughts!! Ryan

What is the best way to compost horse manure so that you eliminate the weed seeds?

Does anyone make their own bulk seed starting mix? If so, what is your recipe and where do you get your supplies? Thanks Ryan

Does anyone make their own bulk seed starting mix? If so, what is your recipe and where do you get your supplies? Thanks Ryan