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What new fruits are you trying this year? Any new types or varieties you're trying for the first time? Started by Kitchen Gardeners International	71	1 day ago Reply by Mary Ann
Growing grapes (for wine) in Maine? I've been interested for a few years in the possibility of adding some grapevines to my yard with the hope of making some wine. I live in... Started by Kristin W.	29	Nov 5 Reply by Rick
blueberry planting Hi all. Need advise on planting blueberries. MY soil, when we can find any, will not let water pass through it. We have lots of rocks. Th... Started by Debra Donohoe	4	Oct 22 Reply by Amelia Smith
apple trees Hi all, I have 2 wolf river apple trees I need to plant, can anyone help me on how far apart they should be planted? Thanks Started by carol	2	Oct 1 Reply by H Henry Nicholson
Need advice on a Williams Pear Tree I have the above mentioned tree in my garden and having major problems with it!! It is bearing fruit but all the fruit seems to be rottin... Started by Roisin Maguire	2	Sep 20 Reply by Martha Hill
Fig trees and a NY winter I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to wrap up a fig tree for the winter...for example, when to do it, what to use, how to do it.... Started by LIsa	34	Aug 24 Reply by Judi Zaremba
how do i prevent ants on my lime tree??? I just planted a lime tree few days ago. I see ants on it now.. How do I prevent ants coming???? Started by Stacey Libuit	25	Aug 21 Reply by Emma
Can medlar trees be grown in pots? I recently got a medlar tree from a mail-order nursery. It looks like a great healthy little tree but it's pretty little. I want to put i... Started by Cherylfah	3	Aug 21 Reply by Kate E
Growing Lime Trees I purchased a lime tree a couple of months ago. I planted it with plenty of compost, and have been feeding it Epsom Salts every few weeks... Started by Desi Powell	6	Aug 14 Reply by Glenn Fletcher
Hazelnuts under attack! Help! Is it ok for me to pick my hazelnuts/filberts even though they are still green? If I don't get them soon, the squirrells and jays w... Started by PiscesGirl	0	Aug 8

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PiscesGirl replied to N & K Grant's discussion 'Preserving Pesto'

Could you possibly dehydrate your pesto (just the basil, nuts, cheese, lemon juice) in an oven or food dehydrator and re-constitute it with olive oil when you're ready to use it? I checked my food dehydrator manual and didn't see a listing for pes...

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Adding Salt and small amount of an acid (lemon, vinegar,wine, citric acid) will improve preservation. When doing this only prepare with basil, garlic, and olive oil. Add cheese and pine nuts when ready to serve. . Another way to have year round is...

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Glenn Fletcher commented on PiscesGirl's blog post 'Eggs!'

Hi Michelle I read your blog, it was great. You appear to have everything sorted. PS: I,m going on Ebay tonight to get one of those apple peeling machines. Glenn

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Yes Glenn! its since two days we are receiving plenty of sunlight like always and enjoying freshly picked radish and citrus,with a lot of roses smelling nicely around us.

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Hi Mike There is nothing tastier than fresh pulled carrots. Of any vegetable i think there is the biggest difference between shop bought carrots and home grown carrots.

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Hi Amna My garlic is now over hand high as well. I planted it a bit earlier than normal this year, but it seems to have appreciated it. I,m looking forward to some large bulbs next year. I hope your foggy weather has now cleared!

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HI Glenn!my garlics are also sprouting and they are about a hand high.

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