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Cardoon Greetings I have some cardoon that I wintered over from last year, and it has begun to grow artichoke like bulbs, and beginning to flower... Started by Michael Ivas	1	Aug 3 Reply by Joel LeGrand
trying to kill the weeds/wild grasses in garden This year I'm trying out an idea I had on how to kill off some of the weeds and wild native grass plants in my garden. First I put down w... Started by Larry	23	Aug 2 Reply by Plumtreed
Companion Planting Works I have practiced some companion planting for the last 2 years and I would like to report success! This year I have counted exactly zero h... Started by Jenny Dillman Wilson	3	Aug 2 Reply by Jenny Dillman Wilson
The pleasures of gardening Besides the obvious joys of harvesting and enjoying the beauty of it all (not that such pleasures should not be mentioned) I thought it w... Started by J. Smith	1	Aug 2 Reply by J. Smith
flower name my daughter brough me a small shaped flower pod which is oval in shape and the seed are fairly larged black seed the flower was like a ve... Started by lyndakeller	1	Aug 2 Reply by Michelle W. Flannery
What's out there@#$%!??? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/24/is-this-the-stupidest-per_n_244440.html Started by Penelope	10	Aug 1 Reply by Penelope
Delicata Squash help? Howdy all! This is my first year growing delicata squash. They are going crazy, but I've yet to pick one because I have no idea how to t... Started by PiscesGirl	2	Jul 31 Reply by PiscesGirl
Rain Barrels Hi, I am also wanting to hear about rain barrels. I installed one, which I can say right off is silly, install 5! IThey fill up quickly, ... Started by Marian Worley	5	Jul 31 Reply by Patricia Campbell
GARLIC~~THE KIND YOU COOK WITH Does anyone know where you get garlic to grow in the garden? to be used in the kitchen? anyone with experience in growing it? I would lik... Started by Barbara Lockyer	13	Jul 29 Reply by Penelope
growing potatoes Can anyone tell me how you know if potatoes are ready to harvest? Started by Marie Cohen	5	Jul 29 Reply by Phillip

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Glenn Fletcher commented on Glenn Fletcher's photo 'My Allotment'

Hi Kathryn This image is a screenshot from Google Earth. The only drawback with Google Earth is that you cannot zoom in as close as you would like. I have a greenhouse in the bottom right and a shed and covered compost bin at top right. A lot of t...

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Glenn Fletcher commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

Hi Salma I am lucky in that my allotment is only a short bicycle ride from my house. Some people in larger cities like London have to travel to theirs in a car. It is interesting to find out from you just how things are in your country. I think as...

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Bea Kunz replied to Roger's discussion 'Press inquiry: Women gardeners feeding the hungry'

Thanks for sharing Roger, I sent my info and will let you know what transpires. Have a Joyful day~ Bea Kunz

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Salma Kamal commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

How times have changed. There was time when there was no food shortage and agriculture was not a profitable business. The poor farmer was having a hard time. After toiling in the field from dawn to dusk he failed to generate enough money to suppor...

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Salma Kamal commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

Glenn!British allotment system is quite interesting. It should be initiated here in Pakistan. Is this alloted land close to your home? I mean you have to travel to your home kitchen garden to fetch your vegetables ??

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James R. McBride replied to PiscesGirl's discussion 'Seed Sources?'

I also recommend Seed Savers Exchange. Not only does Heritage Farm offer seeds they've grown, but you can become a member and exchange thousands of seeds with other gardeners. The beauty of seed savers is you can use heirloom seeds that you have g...

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amna mufti commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

........So the story is that this land is under the unlawful use of big wigs.No body dares to touch them.As they are usually in govt.or are the relatives of those in power.That is why I was telling Salma,problem is not simple.It is so intricate,it...

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amna mufti commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

Glenn! we also have the same allotment system.In which about 550 square feet ,(if I am not mistaken) or so is alloted to a family to grow fuel wood on it .Govt. only plants the trees and then the family looks it aftern grow what everthey want alon...

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Kathryn commented on Glenn Fletcher's blog post 'What is an Allotment'

I would love to have an allotment, there needs to be more of them.

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Kathryn commented on Glenn Fletcher's photo 'My Allotment'

great shot, yours seem to have the most on it.

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amna mufti commented on amna mufti's photo 'Flight of fancy'

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Muhammad Nadeem Iqbal commented on amna mufti's photo 'Red bugs.'

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Glenn Fletcher commented on Glenn Fletcher's blog post 'What is an Allotment'

I pay £50 pounds a year approximately for my allotment. This amount has doubled in the last few years as their popularity has increased. Mine is 300 square yards, although there are smaller ones. The trend nowadays is to split them in two, so they...

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Created by Ian May 23, 2009 at 1:55am. Last updated by Ian May 25.

Climate maps

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Created by Ian Sep 12, 2008 at 6:20pm. Last updated by Ian Apr 14.

Recipes, Recipes, Recipes

Hi Everyone, I've started to collect together recipes from various posts on the site and put them all together here.

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Created by Ian Jun 2, 2008 at 9:54am. Last updated by Ian Apr 13.

US STATES ABBREVIATIONS

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Created by Ian Jan 27, 2009 at 4:27pm. Last updated by Ian Jan 27.

HOW TO - MAKE COMPOST

Recently there was an excellent discussion about composting. I’ve pulled together all the various comments here. You can also watch KGI's video on composting here.

KATE’S ADVICE

I used to have a tumbler that we made from a wine-barrel but

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