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    got a bunch of seeds for cheap....how to store...

    I buy close-out seeds most every year. I put them in a cardboard box and put them in a closet. Usually have very good luck. Some are years old. I just start extras.
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    Does anyone do kitchen scrap gardening? Planting, not composting

    This is a great thread. I recently canned dry beans and found 2 black bean sprouts in the dish drainer. Planted them and they are in the garden about 1 foot high. A fun experiment.:weee
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    Processing Chickens

    We have an Amish family that does ours. They used to charge $3.25 a bird...But last year $2 as I work in a Labor and Delivery unit and have helped them: with difficult deliveries and they have become friends. Good people. I do not think I would do it for $5!:drool
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    Best Trade of the Year!!

    My neighbor works @ the paper mill. He has toilet paper and paper towels...I have eggs..good trade. I know hes been here when I find large packs of paper goods by the garage fridge...by the way...that was a great trade FranklinStreetWest
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    Neighborhood kids always @ my house

    When our daughter was in middle school her friend came home on the bus with her on fri. and we insisted she go home on sun. Pretty much for three years. Kept toothbrush and things @ our house. Went wherever we went. It was our house or our neighbors 1 mile down the road. Never met her Dad in...
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    Your learning style?

    During the winter and when we were thinking about getting chickens, I read all the books aloud to my Hubby. I knew he wouldn`t read them but we learned alot. Got chicks that spring and love having them. Personally I would like folks to teach by showing me how to do something.
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    flowers

    We have a flowering almond that is blooming. It is special as I took it as a sucker from my Moms garden just before she passed away.
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    grocery store onions

    Recently read a article that says to cut the bottom off of celery and plant that. It works!
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    SPRING!

    Songbirds returning..seedlings in every corner and surface in the house. Garden walks to see what is coming up..
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    What did you do to save $ today?

    Good find! How much did you pay?
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    What was breakfast this morning??

    Oatmeal, cranberry, orange scones with whole wheat flour and flax meal. And coffee with two Dachshunds on my lap!:weee
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    any ideas?????

    Carmelized onion jam...
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    What was breakfast this morning??

    Fresh eggs and toasted beer bread! Yeasty and delicious!
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    WHAT ARE YOU CANNING TODAY?

    Hope you take that middle shelf with you too.
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    What did you do to save $ today?

    I have decided that for Feb. will only spend $$ on essentials. No extra curricular shopping. :celebrate
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    WHAT ARE YOU CANNING TODAY?

    Can`t wait to hear the final tally!! Good luck and lucky you!:ya
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    Hey all

    A fine place to visit!:frow
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    New forum platform

    Sorry...I do not like the new format much on BYC. Probably will visit less. Just me:idunno
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    What are you having for your Christmas meal this year?

    Italian. Vegetarian and Gluten Free with a little Lactose Intolerance thrown in..
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    Introducing myself - Not sure where to post this...

    Welcome! Lots of great info here! :thumbsup
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