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Heirloom or open-pollinated veg varieties for the hot, humid south??? - Rookie warning... Could some of ya'll share with me some varieties of heirloom or open-pollinated vegetables that work well for you here i... Read More
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Shredded/chipped Chinese privet hedge for mulch/compost? - Is chipped/shredded Chinese privet hedge ok to use in compost and for mulching? This is for a vegetable garden. I've noticed that beneath ... Read More
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Wannabe Vegetable Gardener Musings - I'm still in the plotting and planning stage for my garden. The heavy deer population halted my progress for a while but I'm getting closer... Read More
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8mil vs 15mil drip tape for veg garden? - So you know my experience level, I'm a somewhat rookie gardener and even more of a rookie at drip irrigation. But, I'm smarter than a clod o... Read More
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New garden, newbie gardener, drip irrigation, mulching... - We're starting up a garden this year, got a late start, but we're getting there. We've tinkered with small gardens through the years, but ... Read More
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Predator 301cc Engine from HarborFreight - I had been posting in another thread but decided to make a thread for the 301cc engine. The other thread was really regarding the 6.5hp Pre... Read More
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Organic vs chemical fertilizer amounts??? - Once again I'm attempting to start a garden after several setbacks through the years. The last time I attempted a sizable garden was back i... Read More
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Is the 1/2 and 1/2 soup rule missing from the 2014 BBB??? - For the life of me I can't find mention of the 1/2 solids - 1/2 liquids rule for canning soups in the 2014 edition of the Ball Blue Book Gui... Read More
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Canning Conecuh Link Sausage? - Anybody have info or tips on canning link sausage? The UGA website calls for a hot pack with boiling water/broth added. Does this create a... Read More
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Storing new canning jars in a hot storage shed??? - I bought a few cases of wide mouth canning jars at Tractor Supply the other day and need to store them in a storage shed. Living in the dee... Read More
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