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  1. DDRanch

    How would I freeze carrots for stews ??

    Hi everyone, How should I freeze carrots for stews that I will make this fall? Par-boil first? For how long? or ????? Thank you. Anne
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    How to dry Basil ???

    Is this as simple as puting some leaves in a jar and just letting them dry out, crushing and then I have dried basil? My basil crop is beautiful this year and I would love to preserve some. Anne
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    Bitter Broccoli !! WHY ??

    I have grown broccoli for years and this is the first time it is bitter. I picked heads, did not wash, bagged it, and put in the fridge (as I have done many times) until ready to cook. Usually within a few days. It is so bitter that I have had to throw it away. Even the chickens won't eat it...
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    When is garlic ready ?

    Thank you Tinychicken and Pat, Great information and just what I needed to know. I just love this forum. Anne
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    When is garlic ready ?

    I planted garlic for the first time several months ago. How do I tell when it is ready to harvest? And do I have to dry it out before I use it? The thin greenery above ground is about 12" tall. Thanks for your help. Anne
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    New Garden Fence - pics

    very nice. Anne
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    How's everyone's potatoes going?

    Mine are growing tall, thick and flowering. I am very excited as this is the 2nd year I have grown potatos and oh my, they are fabulous. Anne
  8. DDRanch

    What about dogs?

    Invisable fence. I have installed one around our property and a ring around my garden. Keeps my dogs on my property and out of my garden. Works extremely well.
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    Garden Community, lend a hand a welcome athena home from Iraq

    Thank you for your service. And welcome home (almost) Anne
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    Thornless blackberry decisions

    Interesting, what are the differences among those 3 varieties? I have 2 varieties of thornless blackberry vines that produce a tremendous quantity every other year. I wonder if the difference is annual production? I would be interested to know what you have discovered. Anne
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    Here is my garden/yard

    Beautiful job. What a nice accomplishment. You have inspired me. Anne
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    Garden Community, lend a hand a welcome athena home from Iraq

    What a great idea. I will be sending seeds to you. And if you communicate with her before she comes home, will you please send a "thank you for service" from me? Anne
  13. DDRanch

    Spring Garden Salad

    Absolutely gorgeous. Almost too pretty to eat. What kind of dressing would you use on this? Anne
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    The garden state... what do i garden?

    Hi RB, I am on the opposite coast and think you have already found a great site to questions, answers, and good sound advice. I would encourage you to find a local nursery/feed store, whatever is in your area selling plants, seeds, garden supplies, etc and establish a relationship for what grows...
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    Moving rose bushes...tips please.

    Thank you. This is just what I needed. And don't worry, your secret rose advice is safe with me. Thanks again. Anne
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    Moving rose bushes...tips please.

    Thank you so much. I have never heard about the dog food, but why not? I will just have to do this when my dogs have their backs turned. Thank you. Anne
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    Moving rose bushes...tips please.

    Thank you Robbobbin for your reply. We prune our roses here end of January but I need to move them now to make room for the bulbs which I need to plant now in order for the bulbs to come up in the Spring. Anne
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    Moving rose bushes...tips please.

    I want to move and will give away several rose bushes, about 2 years old. My neighbor will re-plant as soon as she gets them. I want to do this now and re-plant the area with bulbs. I am in No. Ca. Please advise the best way to proceed to give the bushes a good chance. I am thinking prune...
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    TheEasyGarden's Great Corn Experiment! *Come Join In*

    Hey Tutter: I want to play....but here is my very naive question. Are you planting corn now? I got my last ears about a month ago and am taking out the stalks. Can I plant again in November? I am in No.Ca. area, coastal influence. Anne
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