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    Tomatoes not blooming

    My tomato plants are massive, beautiful, green...one problem...NO TOMATOES! Just wondering if anyone has any tips for pollenating those bad boys so we can eat some maters!
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    Squash bugs have killed my squash and zucc's....

    :hit i had tried soap water, and fish emulsion to try and kill them but did not succeed....
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    Pizza anyone???

    Has anyone made pizza dough in their bread machine? If so, how did you go about doing it?
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    HELP!!

    I feel like poop!!! I have a little chest congestion, stopped up nose, a lot of pressure in my sinuses. Any home remedies recommendations to bring a little relief?
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    WEBSITE CREATION AND DESIGN!!

    Hey yall. Just wanted to offer my services of website design or creation for any of you bloggers or entrepeneurs out there who would like a good looking website. I've listed a couple of links below of websites I have built and designed. Im pretty flexible on pricing and just like to help folks...
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    Drying Herbs

    Are there any specifics on hanging up herbs to dry?? We are growing lavender and chamomile and want to use it in soaps and for frangrance. I was thinking I hang them up to dry and once they are dried out, then I could use them to steep in the water used in the soaps. Is that right?
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    Air freshener or potpourri recipes???

    I love smells. In particular, good ones. Im always lighting candles around the house and we have formerly used plug-in air fresheners. As we move completely out of chemicals and toxins in the house, I wanted to make some good smelling stuff to set out around the house that will keep a good smell...
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    Any other Texans?????

    Just wondering if there are any other Texans on here. I'm from Fort Worth :D
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    Just got my first BREAD MACHINE!!!

    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D SO excited folks. Just got my first bread machine the other day and tried it out last night making some Amish bread. I must...
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    Chickens and hookworms!!! Please help!

    We have three laying hens in our backyard and we just found out our new puppy has hookworms. They share the backyard and I was wondering if the chickens can get hookworms from the dog feces and if so, does it affect their eggs? I know chickens can get hookworms in general, just really need to...
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    Your favorite slow cooker recipe...GO!!!

    I know it's not the "slow cooker season" but I just got a new one and am in the mood for a slow cooked meal! Let's hear some of your favs!
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    Fast fruits...

    Is there a fruit that you can plant and harvest a good amount in the same season?
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    Organic Milk vs. Store bought????

    Not sure if this is the right place to post this (sorry if its not), but just wanted to get some input on Organic Milk? We are thinking of converting to organic milk as a family but have not completely researched it yet. We have 3 young children (ages 4, 2, and 5 mos), and want to make sure they...
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    New from Texas!

    Hey yall! New to the forum, and wanted to introduce myself. I've browsed for forum for a while and have found tons of info and advice so I thought I'd set up a profile. I'm an urban farmer, in a small suburb of Fort Worth. Of course my dream is to live on 40+ acres but I'm working with what I...
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    Advice on Strawberries please!

    Hey yall. I've planted strawberries this year for the first time. Im not quite sure what to expect. Ive heard the first year you really wont get much of a harvest, but the years after yes. Is this true? Also, Ive heard to increase your harvest or speed this process up, pinch off the blooms...
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    Wire and Bale Jars

    Does anyone have any advice on a certain brand of wire and bale jars. Looking for a good deal if you may have some for sale or know where I can get a good deal. Thanks for any help!
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