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    storm damaged ash tree

    We have an ash tree that was damaged by a recent storm. Some of the larger branches got ripped off. It is ragged where it got damaged. Should I use any kind of sealant on it, or let it heal by itself?
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    Brandywine tomatoes....how to freeze?

    I have loads of these ripening now, and I need to do something with them all! I have parboiled and froze some, but they don't slip their skins well. I do not can, so how can I preserve them? Can I freeze them whole? Cut & freeze? HELP! :tools
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    trimming viburnums?

    Some of my viburnum shrubs are getting quite tall. Should I let them "go native and grow", or can I trim them back some to keep them manageable?
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    Sweet autumn Clematis

    I have more seeds available if you want a great smelling climber. Just send me a self-addressed-stamped-envelope.
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    Help identify this plant!

    Please help me! I've looked all over to find out what this is: the leaf: against a trumpet vine: It just got started a few years ago. I don't remember if I sprinkled seed there or not! :he How did it get there? It seems like an invasive--it creeps along and propogates itself by the root...
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    Witch Hazel shrubs, anyone?

    How tall can they get? I bought some from the Soil & Water Extension office this year, and I need to plant them soon!
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    Suggestions on mowers/tractors

    Our old IH lawn tractor is slowly dying. We have to keep replacing belts and such stuff, and it hardly works anymore. We need a garden tractor/mower that is good on a big yard, PLUS can handle mowing a 3 acre field. We have had a Sears 18HP, but it died years ago. Then we got this IH as a used...
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    I ate a mango and ......

    ...it was good! Now I want to try to start a tree from it. Has anyone done this before? I know it wouldn't be hardy here, but maybe as a houseplant? :caf
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    Any interest? Trumpet vine seeds

    I know its late in the season, but I thought I'd see if there is any interest in my trumpet vine seeds? I have red and yellow available.
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    Preserving fresh flowers

    We received MANY wonderful flower arrangements during my Mother's recent passing. I would love to try to preserve what I can of the fresh flowers: lilies, gladolias, roses, carnations, statice, and foliage in general. Is there a way? :rainbow-sun
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    "Our" dog pulled up my wisteria! HELP!

    Help! I'm so mad at our foster dog that I want to scream! :barnie I got some wisteria roots and am trying to get them started. They were shocked from shipping, but I thought they were going to bounch back. I planted 2 or 3 roots in each pot. The leaves were droopy, but they weren't DEAD...
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    Passion flower vine?

    I got some seeds in a swap, and I need to know how to plant them. I'm just too lazy to get my books out.... :throw
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    Rain gardens, anyone?

    I just attended a workshop on Rain Gardens. It helps with runoff at parking lots and can be used in the home landscape. It was a very informative day! :watering Here is the booklet we received: www.dnr.state.wi.us/ORG/WATER/WM/dsfm/shore/documents/rgmanual.pdf
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    Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society--SALE!

    I got this notification and thought I'd pass it on. the link is over at the right under:INPAWS Calendar. INPAWS Plant Sale and Auction, Saturday, May 10 http://www.inpaws.org/ WHAT??? No one has looked at this?
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    Some gourd crafts

    I had a gourd display for the Master Gardener's spring seminar. This shows a little of what I do~~~~~~~~~~ The giant bushel gourd in the front was given to me by a good friend--he grew it here in Indiana! :rainbow-sun
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    Longshot--I need a wheel!

    I need a wheel for my Cyclone yard cart! Its the green one that Menards has. I've looked at the local hardware stores, and looked online and can't find a replacement wheel. Its a "cheap plastic wheel", that just broke in two! HELP! I need it to clean out the barn.
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    Indiana

    oops, I posted in the Arkansas thread!--still kinda early I'm in Goshen, Indiana, close to South Bend. We have 5 acres just outside of town.
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    Gourd ornaments

    Here are some pix of the gourd ornaments that were made in my class Saturday. I work for our local county park, and we do gourd programs about 4 times a year.
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    subscribed topics not showing up

    A possible glitch? I've subscribed to several topics, but only one "let me know it was there". I'll keep checking though-- I HAVE to come here every day now! Thanks, Nifty for another great forum! :hugs So many people in so little time! :clap
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    How to propagate a QUINCE?

    Or a Viburnum? I've tried to take cuttings at different times of the year, but NO luck. :( Help!
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