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    New Christmas Traditions

    Its the same in my family too, Southern Gardener. Life does change and it won't seem like it was in the past. We used to all get together in the past but now its as if everyone's on their own. Its a shame as that's what Christmas is about getting the family together. What I would do for...
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    Holiday Cookies!

    Thanks vfem! :) Anyone need any cookies for the holidays?, I'll be baking and shipping cookies next week.
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    Food as gifts

    I agree, Whats better than homemade items made from our own 2 hands. Who says you need to spend a lot on gifts for Christmas, you cant beat gifts that come from the heart. I myself enjoy baking cookies and cookies for the holidays to give as gifts.
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    The best part of winter is...

    nachoqtpie, Wow Christmas in Texas that sounds exciting, How many hours is it from North Carolina? I bet you'll see plenty of cowboys there. :/ I've always wondered how it is there, they say everything is bigger in Texas! Sure sounds interesting to me, I can't get enough of that Country...
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    Grafted Tomato plants, Really!

    Grafting enables a tomato plant to have better disease resistance, more yield, and longer time to harvest than regular tomato seedlings. I say its worth a try.
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    Grafted Tomato plants, Really!

    Oh yes Grafted Tomatoes are real, I've seen them offered in Totally Tomatoes, Vermont Bean Company and Gurneys. I'm sure there are more companies that will have these available for next year.
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    harvesting garlic

    Garlic scapes are the flowering stalks.
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    Grafted Tomato plants, Really!

    If anyone has recently looked over a few 2013 Vegetable Garden catalogs, Has anyone noticed something different in tomatoes listed for first time? :D Grafted Tomato plants, This isn't anything new, grafted plants are common in Europe and Asia and are just now starting to reach the mainstream...
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    The best part of winter is...

    I have to say dreaming about next spring with all the new additions we all want to get done. Planning the next garden and get a good long rest in the Winter so we're all ready with lots of energy once Spring arrives! ;) Theirs nothing like thinking what you what to plant next year in the garden.
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    Holiday Cookies!

    Those are Rugelach, Cinnamon Walnut to be exact, Their a jewish cookie.
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    Holiday Cookies!

    Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you all know I have different kinds of cookies available now for this Holiday Season. Try something different you won't regret it. Here's your chance to make the Holidays even better. All cookies are baked fresh to order. ~ Pignoli Cookies (Pine Nut) ~...
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    Seed Catalogs, Here They Are!

    So far........Pinetree, Gurneys, and Miller Nurseries. I'm really looking forward to the fruit tree catalogs for next year.
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    Have a Great Thanksgiving!

    Thanks everyone! ;) Yes, The trees should be delivered today to NC, I'm going to plant Apple and Pear trees, antique heirloom varieties of course! :) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Enjoy! :)
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    Have a Great Thanksgiving!

    Thanks Steve, Yes I will be in NC for the holiday. Going to plant some fruit trees and flower bulbs on my property looking forward to that. I'm always happy to spend some time there, I can't get enough of being there. Enjoy!!! ;)
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    Have a Great Thanksgiving!

    Hi Everyone, Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope we can all spend some time with family and friends, not to mention plenty of time feasting! Its nice to be able to realize what really is truly important in our lives, and be thankful. I know I'm thankful for everyone on...
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    Something different.

    Jack, Looks like a very interesting project. And yes were these started from seed or cuttings? Keep us posted this will be very interesting to see.
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    Growing up

    Smiles, Those bunnies sure are really cute!! :D I just wanted to ask, you mentioned that their for meat these bunnies when they grow up. Do you keep the breeders though? Then just use the offspring only for meat production, I just thought I would ask. Do you ever change breeders and get a...
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    Are Fruit Trees Worth the Trouble?

    I think fruit trees are worth it, I enjoy planting fruit trees on my property in NC. I try to pick varieties that are better suited with dealing with disease, etc to be more successful when growing them. I'm looking to plant a few apple and pears this fall. There's nothing like planting your...
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    Look to where your mind goes

    I feel the same way, I miss being on my property in NC thankfully will be able to spend some time there soon. Theirs nothing like that place we all look forward to spend our time.
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    no! no! no! no! no! not the dredded white stuff!

    3 to 4 inches fell here last night. Its way too early for the white stuff!! :barnie But what are you going to do, Mother Nature is in a hurry for Winter. I have peppers in the garden from this summer buried in the snow now. I had to move all my citrus trees in the garage. At least this...
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