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Feeling Stuck

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Help needed for e-book

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squirrel repellent
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Bocchino Dec 11.

 

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david e kelley commented on Joy Williams's group 'Garden Pests'
I have used neem oil products for years on food crops, with good effect, for controlling tough insects. Some of the products are not labeled for food plants because of the expense required for that label. As long as there is no warning on the produc…
22 hours ago
Chris Bocchino replied to david e kelley's discussion 'squirrel repellent'
Being in the Nuisance Wildlife Control insudtry I will tell you that it is hard to control the population of squirrels in a yard. The best method that I have found so far is unfortunately lethal traps. Setting multiple snap style traps for a week or…
December 10
Shawna replied to david e kelley's discussion 'squirrel repellent'
Our local squirrels learned to leave the back yard alone as I set the dogs out to chase them anytime I saw one back there, but the squirrels now know the front yard is fine... My problem is more the deer who love the Hostas in the front yard.....Th…
December 3
david e kelley commented on Gary Gill's group 'Pickling and Kimchi Club'
I just put my latest batch of kraut into jars for storage. It fermented, cabbage, juniper berries, and salt, in a crock (actually a food grade 12 quart container) for 3 1/2 weeks when the taste was what I wanted. A few folks who had never tasted hom…
November 27
david e kelley replied to Penelope's discussion 'Feeling Stuck'
The cooking shows are entertaining, but that's all. Some of my favorite recipes started with notes handed down from family. They're still as good as ever. James Beard, Joy of cooking, and Professional Chefs Manural are good references. I have over 1…
November 23
david e kelley replied to Mark's discussion 'Help needed for e-book'
After many years, in various locations, of having small to medium sized gardens I became totally organic about 20 years ago. This was an epiphany after virtually destroying my soil with recommended chemical toxins. Now I have a small urban garden th…
November 5
amna mufti replied to david e kelley's discussion 'squirrel repellent'
I have a lot of squirrels they chew on every thing.My dog likes them .I have two cats and they have compromised with each other .They chew on what they get in front lawn ,and cats have the backyard.I am astonished at how they respect each others bou…
November 3
amna mufti replied to david e kelley's discussion 'squirrel repellent'
I have a lot of squirrels they chew on every thing.My dog likes them .I have two cats and they have compromised with each other .They chew on what they get in front lawn ,and cats have the backyard.I am astonished at how they respect each others bou…
November 3
Kathryn replied to david e kelley's discussion 'squirrel repellent'
Good luck Sounds like you need it
November 3
david e kelley added a discussion
squirrel repellent
My opinion. These cute little creatures are a destructive nuisance in an urban setting. While we enjoy watching their antics, and they help exercise our dogs, they will chew on must anything that is not metal. This season they decided to chew off th…
November 3
david e kelley replied to Joel LeGrand's discussion 'ROSEMARY (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS)' in the group Backyard Kitchen Herbalists
I cook with rosemary. Rosemary bisquits are special as are other breads, grilled or roasted meats ( throw sprigs directly on the heat source as well as on the meat.) benefit from its flavor and aroma, and I use it in my dry cured bacon rub: 1 T mort…
October 31
david e kelley joined Katherine Turcotte's group
Backyard Kitchen Herbalists
I would like this group to focus on kitchen herb gardens, be they culinary or medicinal. What do you grow, what do you use it for, do you make any medicinal products from your herbs?
October 31
Sunrays replied to david e kelley's discussion 'kimchi recipes; what are your favorites?' in the group Pickling and Kimchi Club
That's funny my friend from Korea said that her family uses sea salt and I never heard about adding whey. I've also heard about the tiny shrimp that I've seen at the Korean Markets but she did suggest fish sauce since I already had it. I also made m…
October 27
david e kelley replied to Robert Durkin's discussion 'preservation by vacuum sealed bags'
Www.vacuumsealerguide.com is an online book that has been enlightening and useful to me, I think it cost $ 9.95 when I purchased it. You tube- foodsaver has a wealth of useful information about vacuum sealing food and other items. I use a Foodsaver…
October 16
david e kelley commented on Michelle W. Flannery's blog post 'In Spite Of It All'
What a beautiful harvest, even if it was only through spite. We went from a blistering July to a cool, rainy September. I have not prepared my garden nor planted anything for fall, but the sun will come out and I'll catch up, planting green leafy ve…
September 23
david e kelley replied to Robin Stevens's discussion 'Help! My lettuce has fleas!'
These creatures may be aphids, which look somewhat like fleas. They will suck the juices right out of a plant, and are indiscriminate suckers. A strong blast of water will get rid of most of the aphids. Neem oil works well, and the orange oil sprays…
September 10

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Where do you live and garden?
North Texas, DFW area
How long have you been growing food?
forever!
Dream garden travel destination:
peru
Favorite foods:
all vegetables, especially home tomatoes, beef, pork, chicken, home cured bacon, and home made sausages.

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At 11:53am on July 13, 2009, Michelle W. Flannery said…
Hi David. Welcome to KGI, and thanks for responding to my breakfast survey. My husband and I are diabetics too. That's why I asked the question. I'm always looking for new ideas on how to use good food. I hope you get to post some pics soon. I know everyone would love to see what you're doing around your home. Nice to meet you, and best gardening wishes!
 
 

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Kitchen Garden Day has traditionally been celebrated at the end of August which is a great time for gardens in temperate, northern climates but not a great time for many other gardeners around the world (e.g. August is winter in the southern hemisphere, monsoon season in India, too hot for many gardeners in southern states, etc.).

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I started my first garden ever in late May! Thanks to all my friends and everyone on here, I feel I have been soooo blessed! I can't wait to work my soil and begin again in March!!!!!!!
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Tomatoes
I think this might need it's own category, don't you? Tomatoes are one of the most popular things to grow and we've been placing them in all kinds of groups, but the fact is we almost all grow them, and they have specific needs.
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Joel LeGrand commented on Joy Williams's group 'Garden Pests'
sorry I meant GOURMET.
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Joel LeGrand commented on Joy Williams's group 'Garden Pests'
Hi everyone, I got my information from the 2010 catolog, I left the website so anyone could look the product up. The catolog says that it is safe for vegetables,that the oil repellent in some bugs & suppresses feeding instincts in others. I have not…
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Peter Robertson replied to Katie-Lynn McDonald's discussion '100-mile diet'
Could that couple have been Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon? I was fortunate to attend one of their presentations at the SW Michigan Harvest Fest '07. It was inspiring!! What energy and ideals. With feature articles in print media and great local exp…
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