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composting in winter started by mum5 (12/9/10 at 10:35am)	Welcome to composting! The main things that help keep... 12/30/10 at 11:29am by mindymom	3	254
Persimmons! What can I do with a bushel of 'em? started by Thyme Mama (12/6/10 at 3:48pm)	Time to differentiate. From the description, sounds like you... 12/19/10 at 8:00am by cristeen	7	339
bulbs for xmas- happy dance! started by plantnerd (12/15/10 at 8:09am)	I got a box of bulbs one year for Christmas from a great... 12/15/10 at 3:23pm by Chicky2	2	182
Borage might be overtaking my SFG! started by swd12422 (12/8/10 at 8:31am)	Borage in our area is a cool season plant that will survive... 12/15/10 at 8:11am by plantnerd	8	235
quick composting question... started by CherryBombMama (11/12/10 at 1:53pm)	We put everything but dairy and meats in our pile. DH is a... 12/14/10 at 8:11am by goldenwillow	6	352
Help me plant my indoor planter started by amma_mama (12/7/10 at 4:14pm)	Try a zamioculcas zamiifolia- big name, cool plant. It's a... 12/12/10 at 6:08pm by Buzzer Beater	4	197
Need help with my citrus tree started by TulsiLeaf (11/23/10 at 6:46am)	The mites are the toughie, they are very resistant to organic... 12/8/10 at 6:49am by plantnerd	2	169
Startup CSA questions/opinions started by herwitsend (11/18/10 at 10:02am)	We are a family of three and receive a large box every other... 12/7/10 at 9:06pm by sunnysandiegan	4	270
Post Your Canning Jar Hoarding, I mean Collection started by FarmerCathy (9/24/10 at 5:06pm)	I've gotten mine from relatives, friends that know I can,... 12/5/10 at 1:23pm by lmonter	13	753
Gardening in Ca Central Valley started by mermaidmama (11/7/10 at 10:20pm)	You can plant a lot in that scorching sun. I lived there up... 11/14/10 at 3:41am by FarmerCathy	1	161
What to do with raised beds in the winter? started by changingseasons (11/2/10 at 2:11pm)	I cut/ mow my cover crops down (waiting to mow until the... 11/10/10 at 2:35pm by herwitsend	8	419
Growing herbs indoors started by bass chick (10/11/10 at 11:34pm)	I've had herbs inside for a month. Hopefully they will live... 11/9/10 at 1:45am by littlest birds	12	648
help me save the peas! started by boricuaqueen327 (10/17/10 at 6:55pm)	i keep a roll of curly ribbon on a pole in the garden for... 11/8/10 at 3:19am by carrotsprout	7	406
Re-usable Canning Lids - What do You All Think started by FarmerCathy (9/23/10 at 5:52pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Red Sonja What is the best way... 11/6/10 at 12:14am by farmergirl	22	1,454
planting bushes in now in ny started by sarasprings (11/1/10 at 7:43pm)	Thank you! I'll let them alone and take extra good care of... 11/4/10 at 11:19am by sarasprings	2	202
Freezing Carrots? started by frugalmama (11/1/10 at 2:41pm)	I freeze raw carrots. I dice them up first so that I can use... 11/4/10 at 11:15am by HappyMommy2	3	306
What do these mean? started by mermaidmama (11/2/10 at 12:35am)	Quote: Originally Posted by mermaidmama So how long would a... 11/4/10 at 1:40am by lmonter	8	389
Rootbound basil plant started by swd12422 (10/17/10 at 10:23pm)	It will probably not survive indoors. I would make pesto out... 11/3/10 at 12:14pm by plantnerd	3	370
Thinking of Starting a Garden, Dont Know Where to Begin and When started by AnnaNova (9/29/10 at 12:40am)	if you haven't already taken a look at it, i'd try your state... 11/1/10 at 3:14pm by mindymom	4	477
Citric Acid in applesauce rather than lemon juice? started by ctrygirlatheart (10/31/10 at 12:31pm)	Yup. You'll have to experiment with the ratio, but I think... 11/1/10 at 2:54am by lmonter	2	339
Galvanized mesh for bottom of raised bed started by swd12422 (10/17/10 at 10:27pm)	Ahhhhh I hear you guys. WE found that we couldn't be... 10/27/10 at 1:20am by Erinz	4	475
Tree stumps started by mermaidmama (10/26/10 at 2:23am)	Could call a few tree cutting companies. I asked neighbors... 10/26/10 at 7:49am by mattemma04	1	204
How do you harvest lettuce? started by baby-makes-3 (10/19/10 at 11:07pm)	I used a knife & cut it 1-2" from the stalk. Then it re-grows... 10/24/10 at 6:56pm by CarrieMF	4	411
Books for Reference Library for Garden Dept. started by FarmerCathy (10/12/10 at 7:52am)	Quote: Originally Posted by elanorh Damrosch's Garden... 10/23/10 at 9:33pm by FarmerCathy	8	390
My pickles didn't seal- can I just put them in the fridge? started by sparklett (10/19/10 at 10:58pm)	Cut off the blossom end bit to keep your pickles crunchy. If... 10/23/10 at 6:23pm by elanorh	7	464
How to plant this? started by journeymom (10/18/10 at 12:06pm)	Mum, thanks, that's great! 10/22/10 at 1:11pm by journeymom	4	290
Tomato blight, or powdery mildew? started by swd12422 (10/11/10 at 8:05pm)	The gnats could be flea beetles, though they generally prefer... 10/16/10 at 3:18pm by ContentMama	1	331
Poison oak removal, tell me your story (x-posted in mindful home) started by goldingoddess (10/13/10 at 4:24pm)	Mum4vr, I used the lavendar oil and it worked amazingly!!!... 10/16/10 at 12:09am by goldingoddess	8	611
Where do you get new plants? trees? shrubs? started by Oriole (10/7/10 at 11:21am)	I was able to get some seedlings cheap through out local soil... 10/15/10 at 10:17am by mattemma04	6	393
Garlic sources? started by APBTlover (8/19/10 at 4:58pm)	I wonder if SSE plants garlic places other than NE Iowa? I... 10/12/10 at 4:29pm by mnnice	14	978
how much applesauce do you normally can? started by Cullens_Girl (10/5/10 at 7:09pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by lmonter Heh, um, I'm in a... 10/12/10 at 3:11pm by mnnice	8	498
HELP! Need to Save Lilacs started by ramama (10/4/10 at 11:26am)	You have to work hard to kill a lilac! It's funny, we were... 10/12/10 at 7:58am by MissMommyNice...	5	364
canned pumpkin? started by Cullens_Girl (10/1/10 at 1:32pm)	My mother always froze the puree, usually in plastic bags.... 10/11/10 at 12:07pm by shaywyn	5	495
How to deal with tomato worms and snails? started by Mama Soltera (10/2/10 at 3:31pm)	Thank you for the responses! I will try to not feel guilty.... 10/9/10 at 6:33pm by Mama Soltera	5	418
Veggies that will work for fall/winter (in CA) started by Mama Soltera (9/25/10 at 7:44pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by pinky Not to derail this... 10/9/10 at 11:02am by FarmerCathy	10	438
kale decimated by slugs - will it come back? started by spughy (10/4/10 at 12:33am)	Mine actually is coming back, following the slug-reduction... 10/8/10 at 8:31pm by spughy	3	378
What/when are you planting for fall/winter? started by richella (9/9/10 at 1:14pm) 1 2	Add me to the list of people that don't have good luck with... 10/8/10 at 5:30pm by emnic77	20	1,079
Help! Grasshoppers are eating all my hard work. started by Belle (8/25/10 at 6:11pm)	Spiders are the only thing that work for me. Giant ones,... 10/5/10 at 1:25pm by justKate	11	908
Resource help for clean slate please started by penstamon (9/30/10 at 6:22pm)	I would till it up if you can and add compost and plant a... 10/5/10 at 9:10am by FarmerCathy	3	298
making a school garden: book recs? websites? started by kangamitroo (9/26/10 at 3:56pm)	Rhianna & Janasmama, thanks for the suggestions. 10/3/10 at 11:07am by kangamitroo	3	335
Compost Experiment for Work started by FarmerCathy (10/2/10 at 4:48pm)	Very cool, looking forward to seeing how it turns out. 10/3/10 at 12:57am by somegirl99	1	304
Tell me about container gardening started by AtYourCervices (9/28/10 at 11:30am)	I'm growing some cilantro, cinnamon basil (it's a perennial... 10/2/10 at 1:31pm by DesertFlower	5	424
Growing greens/kale outside in the winter (in Southern Arizona, 4000ft) started by DesertFlower (10/2/10 at 1:29pm)	Hi, I'd like to grow some greens on my porch this winter. I... 10/2/10 at 1:29pm by DesertFlower	0	261
cold frame construction started by mamallama (9/22/10 at 2:05am)	There is a copper-based chemical that can be applied to cold... 10/1/10 at 11:07pm by violetflapjack	4	366
recommended apple tree sources? started by academama (9/21/10 at 12:56pm)	YOu need to make sure your trees flower at the same time... 9/30/10 at 7:05pm by MissMommyNice...	8	474
I need tips for next year! started by DevaMajka (9/25/10 at 3:57am)	We get better every year. It is a lot of trial and error. I... 9/27/10 at 3:43pm by lucyem	8	323
Manure / Compost Question started by baltic_ballet (9/18/10 at 12:55am)	cool, thanks!!! 9/27/10 at 3:37pm by jee'smom	5	402
Potato Crop started by HeatherAtHome (9/25/10 at 11:03am)	I think it sounds like you did well. We planted potatoes and... 9/27/10 at 3:18pm by lucyem	4	264
What kind of insect is this? started by yaM yaM (9/27/10 at 2:48pm)	Thanks for the link and . . . zoinks! So, if one should step... 9/27/10 at 3:02pm by yaM yaM	2	246
My New Gardening Space started by FarmerCathy (9/25/10 at 3:16pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by CariOfOz How awesome to have a... 9/27/10 at 8:12am by FarmerCathy	7	299