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itsmce (zone 6b, Kansas) started a discussion
Fake owl deter squirrels? - Help! My peach trees actually have peaches this year, thanks to no late, hard freezes this spring. So now my challenge is keeping the pests ... Read More
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Peach leaf curl questions - I have an Elberta peach tree (planted 22 years ago) that has a bad case of peach leaf curl. To the point that I'm not sure any of the leaves... Read More
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Zucchini - dehydrate? - I have picked zucchini taking over my refrigerator. I think it's time to do something with it. Dehydrating seems to be a good option, but I... Read More
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itsmce (zone 6b, Kansas) started a discussion
Very neglected apples...dehydrate? - OK, so I'm slow to many tasks. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Last Fall I went apple picking. I used many of the apples right away, but s... Read More
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Preserve red peppers? - It's that time of the year that I finally have a nice collection of peppers ripening. Would dehydrating pepper slices be a good idea? I have... Read More
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Propagating rosemary - In my region rosemary is not winter hardy. I would like to keep some growing over the winter, inside, so I don't have to buy a fresh plant n... Read More
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itsmce (zone 6b, Kansas) started a discussion
What's this worm? - Peach tree - I need help identifying this unwelcome visitor to my peaches. More importantly, how can I prevent them from being a problem in future years?... Read More
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Peach spray routine - help? - I have 2 peach trees. Getting a crop is hit or miss in my part of Kansas. This year my trees are loaded with baby peaches, so I am hopeful t... Read More
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Thinning peaches - is it encouraged? - My peach trees are loaded with baby peaches this year. Last year was a bust due to a late spring hard, killing, freeze. I don't know if that... Read More
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Dehydrator...recommendations? - I am adding a dehydrator to my Christmas wish list. What should I look for? What should I avoid? Any tips would make my Santa's shopping eas... Read More
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