My little plastic greenhouse is working fine

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I was wondering how my little cheap indoor plastic greenhouse would work — both to grow tender plants and to keep Mittens out of them. I have to report success on both fronts. The...

Q and A: ant infestation and gardening in a hot climate

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Ant infestation I need to find a natural way to kill an ant infestation so as not to kill pets. John Marcum Silverton, Oregon You can make a simple mixture of 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, and...

The sun’s out and the birds are singing

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February is half over! Groundhog or not, we're thinking spring around here. Today it was nearly 40 degrees above with the sun out. What a nice day. So Will decided he'd set out a...

Q and A: converted woodstove and wild plum pits

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Converted woodstove We have a woodstove that the prior owners turned into a gas "fireplace" type of stove. They put a hole in the bottom for the gas line, etc. Is it possible to change...

Q and A: digging hen and saving strawberry plants for next year

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Digging hen I have let a broody hen hatch her eggs. I have her and her 5 chicks in a separate coop away from the main flock. All 6 seem to be fine but Momma...