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Comment on We have zucchini by GardenDmpls

GardenDmpls — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:09:48 +0000

If too much zucchini is a problem, I have some squash vine borers I can send you. Takes care of the problem very quickly.

Comment on Getting rid of aphids on pepper plants by The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:10:41 +0000

Vic, was the plant pretty well infested when you started? Not sure if the case if mix causing the problem or the fact that the plants were already doomed…

Comment on We have zucchini by The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:08:31 +0000

Well last year I think I only got a couple zucchinis…cold spring/summer and probably starting the plants from seeds a bit late didn’t help though.

Comment on We have zucchini by DanO

DanO — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:26:11 +0000

I think there should be a law that only one person per block gets to grow this very prolific veggie. Too bad we can’t grow beef this way…

Comment on Getting rid of aphids on pepper plants by Vic

Vic — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:54:54 +0000

I use the US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MIX and my leave.fell off my pepper plants but it did get rid of the pest.

Comment on How to make your own Stevia sweetener by We’re Growing Stevia! | Making Our Sustainable Life

We’re Growing Stevia! | Making Our Sustainable Life — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:13:36 +0000

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Comment on Small container pond (water garden) by Building Your Own Pond - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

Building Your Own Pond - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:58:25 +0000

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Comment on Chive flowers by Gnomes in the garden - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

Gnomes in the garden - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:49:19 +0000

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Comment on Environmentally Friendly Tips for Your Lawn by Joe Rout

Joe Rout — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:14:36 +0000

I really don’t know why most people say “compost is vegan”. Any good compost pile will handle a few chunks of meat and not hurt a thing. Of course if you put in a side of beef your going to have problems. I was raised to clean your plate when you eat. Some people not so much, but even at that you may have a half eaten burger or some fat scraps off the steak. That will not hurt your compost pile and will not bring the flies or other critters if you just cover it up with a little bit of compost. Now that being said I NEVER put bones in my pile! As for the rest of it, meat will simply do the same thing as the rest of your compost ingredients they will disappear and become dirt.

Comment on The most profitable plants in your vegetable garden by 5 benefits of organic gardening

5 benefits of organic gardening — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:30:07 +0000

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Comment on How to make a cheap pea trellis by How to make a pea trellis tower - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

How to make a pea trellis tower - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:47:41 +0000

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Comment on Best DIY cheap soil moisture sensor by Automatic Plant Waterer Using 2 Simple Circuits :: simplecircuitdesign.com

Automatic Plant Waterer Using 2 Simple Circuits :: simplecircuitdesign.com — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:14:19 +0000

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Comment on Best DIY cheap soil moisture sensor by Arduino soil moisture sensor ← growBit

Arduino soil moisture sensor ← growBit — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:30:05 +0000

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Comment on Building of an indoor computerized grow box by Smart Garden Tools Need Smart Storage - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

Smart Garden Tools Need Smart Storage - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Thu, 30 May 2013 03:16:15 +0000

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Comment on How to use egg shells in your vegetable garden by Liney

Liney — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:39:29 +0000

I have 5 hens and with the egg shells, I wash them, bake them and then cruch rather than grind to a powder and make a little ring around the edge of my brassicas as a slug deterrent when I plant them out. They don’t like the sharp feeling.

Comment on Happy to see some help in my garden by David S

David S — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:04:34 +0000

We have noticed hundreds of bumble bees around our yard and also quite a few orchard mason bees too. Of course they honey bees are out on the warm days, more than 12000 of them.

Comment on Something new sprouting in the garden by Happy to see some help in my garden - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

Happy to see some help in my garden - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:27:26 +0000

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Comment on Nutrient density of vegetables in your garden by Top 10 Most Nutrient Dense Vegetables - Plant Care Today

Top 10 Most Nutrient Dense Vegetables - Plant Care Today — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:40:02 +0000

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Comment on Best DIY cheap soil moisture sensor by Vivien

Vivien — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:37:44 +0000

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Comment on Best DIY cheap soil moisture sensor by growBit

growBit — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:01:20 +0000

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Comment on How to make your own upside Down Planter In your Garden by Gardening Novice - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

Gardening Novice - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:22:13 +0000

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Tue, 14 May 2013 01:57:06 +0000

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Comment on Opening day at the farmers market 2013 by David S

David S — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:47:22 +0000

Woodinville?? Snubbing our wonderful Redmond Farmers’ Market? (Though yesterday was the first time I actually went to it).

Comment on How to grow potatoes with a potato tower by The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:16:31 +0000

That would be just adding additional soil

Comment on How to grow potatoes with a potato tower by Pat

Pat — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:44:20 +0000

This is probably a silly question however I am very interested in trying this.

When you ad the next layer to you mean just soil? or are you adding another layer of potatoes?

Are all the potatoes grown for the first layer of potatoes you plant?
Thank you!

Comment on How to make chipotle pepper powder (smoked Jalapenos) by Agnot4567

Agnot4567 — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:35:40 +0000

I love great tasting peppers of all types. I grow Ghost Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers as well as Scotch Bonnet’s. Last year I had so many of the hotter types that I took a chance and smoked some of them as well.

I have a wood smoker that is near perfect for this type of operation in that it will supply good cool smoke for a long duration with little attention. Once I have a good fire in the smoker box going, the peppers will go in the smoking chamber. I’ll add either Hickory and Apple or what other fruit and nut wood that I have handy. I found that I only need to smoke them for about 8 to 12 hours and then finish them off in the dehydrator till the moisture levels are down to a minimum.

After that I like to grind into a fine powder and then store in a well sealed jar for later use. The whole ones that I retain for cooking just go into a double lock freezer bag and I’ve had them last like that for over one year now.

For those that like that hotter and more earthy taste of the Ghosts, you will find that the smoke adds a new element to the flavor that they impart to dishes and to rubs for cooking meats.

While the predominant smoke is from Oak I try to go light on the Oak for this process and use as much of the other woods as possible for this. I have found that Oak can impart a bitter flavor is it’s not moderated with other woods. I’ve also found that while Maple is not one of the “normal” woods that are used, it does give a great flavor and it will not leave that bitter flavor.

Enjoy!

Comment on Growums seed gardening kit for kids review by DanO

DanO — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:30:26 +0000

That’s a pretty cool concept that can get kids interested in the science behind growing food!

Comment on Opening day at the farmers market 2013 by Susanne Drazic

Susanne Drazic — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:14:52 +0000

We have several farmer's markets in our area, which I look forward to visiting. That asparagus looks good! Susanne From the Market to the Plate Putting Words Down On Paper

Comment on Keeping Your Garden Insect Free by How To Tips On Keeping Your Garden Insect Free - Plant Care Today

How To Tips On Keeping Your Garden Insect Free - Plant Care Today — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:19:59 +0000

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Comment on How to make a grow box controller by Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:44:40 +0000

Hey any links to the software to run on the PC? It looks nice and I’d like to use it as well.
Thanks, great work!

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Update: Grow controller rebuilt to last Via Hack a Day | reDDstaGG — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:32:49 +0000

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Mon, 06 May 2013 17:03:14 +0000

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Comment on How to make a grow box controller by Elephant Staircase » How to make a grow box controller – The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:37:30 +0000

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Comment on How to make a grow box controller by Update: Grow controller rebuilt to last | Ed Hagopian

Update: Grow controller rebuilt to last | Ed Hagopian — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:23:04 +0000

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Mon, 06 May 2013 14:57:21 +0000

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Update: Grow controller rebuilt to last | Orange Claymore Red Slime — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:47:03 +0000

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rndm(mod) » Update: Grow controller rebuilt to last — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:24:28 +0000

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Update: Grow controller rebuilt to last | Daily IT News on IT BlogIT Blog — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:20:17 +0000

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Update: Grow controller rebuilt to last - RaspberryPiBoards — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:08:12 +0000

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Comment on Opening day at the farmers market 2013 by The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:59:15 +0000

Yep, I passed on the price $2.99 a pound but also though I like I don’t always plan ahead long enough before dinner to actually cook it.

Comment on Opening day at the farmers market 2013 by DanO

DanO — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:23:36 +0000

Is that asparagus in the photo? It’s priced through the roof where I live!

Comment on Cheap PC grow box for less than $20 by AutoflowerWeed

AutoflowerWeed — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:08:43 +0000

That pc grow box looks amazing, i guess you cant fit a T5 fixture in that pc grow bog? I have also been using CFL grow lights for growing plants, they are not bad!

Comment on Cheap grow box with LED Christmas lights by AutoflowerWeed

AutoflowerWeed — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:00:37 +0000

Wow that is a cool set up never would thought that Christmas lights would be good for growing!
I have also grown with LED lights and I wrote an article about why LED grow lights are better than any other lights..

Comment on Control two 120v electrical outlets with your computer by Computer controlled grow box - Part 1 - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

Computer controlled grow box - Part 1 - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Sun, 05 May 2013 02:46:21 +0000

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Comment on Keeping Your Garden Insect Free by Matron

Matron — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:01:37 +0000

A neverending task here is battling the pests which eat my veggies. Not just insects but cats and dogs too!

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How to make a grow box controller - The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:50:15 +0000

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Comment on Using alfalfa pellets as cheap organic fertilizer for your lawn and garden by The Cheap Vegetable Gardener

The Cheap Vegetable Gardener — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:15:50 +0000

You didn’t mention what the bag was but assuming it was something like planting soil or compost. Basically this label is saying it is free of weed seeds…which roundup wouldn’t actually kill anyway. Typically this is done by extreme temperatures which can be done by having it naturally cook as compost or treated with an external heat source…the good news is soil will be safe for your dahlias…

Comment on Using alfalfa pellets as cheap organic fertilizer for your lawn and garden by beginner gardener

beginner gardener — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:02:51 +0000

Does anyone have any experience growing dahlias with non organic alfalfa this year?
My bag says it is certified weed free. Does that mean it was sprayed with round up and will that kill my dahlais?
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