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    Down and out needing to garden for my grief

    @Jae oh gosh I forgot about the bunny’s. My cats are good at keeping them at bay, dogs chase the chipmunks and squirrels out. I haven’t quite figured out how to stop chipmunks. Stopped feeding the birds helps, but in fall they like gathering the seed from plants and the squirrels like the...
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    Down and out needing to garden for my grief

    @Jae having ground critters makes it so frustrating to grow a garden. I have battled mice, voles, gophers, moles and ground squirrels. I finally eliminated the gophers, moles, ground squirrels by trapping with special traps. And deer . I have to admit it takes consistancy every day vigilance...
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    Thought of TEG Cat Owners

    @ducks4you ..Ducks aww. Cutie pie kitty blends right in with the carpet color. 🙀 I see a pretty swollen foot if yours? Try to keep your foot up and ice…if you don’t have an ice machine maybe get one they are great . Cheap annd easy to use and makes ice in minutes. Sending get well vibes your way.
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    Coffee

    If anyone is a talopia fish luver then I have a good recipe to share.just stumbled across this idea. 4 talopia thin sliced - fried in garlic butter lemon juice salt pepper, to taste. let cool. Add 10 soda crackers crushed 3tbls- relish, 3tbls -onions . Place all ingredients in a bowl add mayo...
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    Down and out needing to garden for my grief

    @Jae I agree with the many experienced gardeners on this forum. It would be good to add your state and growing zone. What are some of your favorite plants , how big is your garden and what can we do to help you garden wise at this time. Have you grown amaryllis ? Big box stores have many...
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    Candy from the Old Days!

    Candy from the past is priceless. A nickel, dime, and penny candy. On Amazon a pack of 24 I cup o’ gold - $32.99. That is $1.33 each. Yikes and I bet they are smaller too. Called Shrinkflation..Even loaves of bread are half a loaf and twice the price - Shrinkflation. Here’s fav candies ..A...
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    What is blooming in your garden today?

    Welll I found one …
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    Hello from West Michigan

    @heartsong111 Looking to grow beans you have come to the right place. Some grow all types of veggies & others specialize in trees, shrubs and flower gardens. Beautiful picture of your garden . With the sunset shinning thru your garden it looks magical .
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    Thanksgiving 🦃. So what’s all for dinner ? And easy pre-cooked Cajun Turkey dinners and more ready for pick up.

    We are having easy fixings for thanksgiving dinner. No Turkey but rib roast ,candied sweet taters, black bean casserole, pear green salad with candied pecans , and sweet potato pie. A light feast.
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    Down and out needing to garden for my grief

    Working in the garden… Sometimes it helps… Other times brings memories. It’s takes time . Everyone grieves differently. I have a special memory garden in different locations which is a lasting loving tribute to many loved ones and much more.
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    Coffee

    Super nice day, 61F good weather to catch up on outside clean up. Got a lot done before it was time to stop . No deer or antelope tracks or any sign of scat littering the pastures. Just a last warm lovely day out in the garden very much appreciated , rain due the rest of the week. The colors of...
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    Concerned About Growing Old?

    @digitS' Looks like a nice area and well cared for home and landscape. I hope the third time is the charm and you find the area your looking for. Then take a pic for comparison in time changes.
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    Ducks 4 in '24

    @ducks4you Sending healing vibes your way.
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    Ducks 4 in '24

    Congrats on your paid in full owner of your tractor. I am mad at John Deere they have a monopoly on tractor repairs. If you have someone else work on them that is not John Deere accredited repairman then you loose the warranty on them. And I have a whole other story about just how they are...
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    Somehow, It's Funny that Way

    There was a department store power outage yesterday. 20 people were trapped on the escalator.
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    Thanksgiving 🦃. So what’s all for dinner ? And easy pre-cooked Cajun Turkey dinners and more ready for pick up.

    Lingonberries I’ve just learned about these berries . Curious what they tast like. I’ve heard they taste similar to cranberries.
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    Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

    @Blueberry Acres 👏. Beautiful picture ‼️
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    Show your pics of Autumn color from trees shrubs . And anything else in between. Vines , perennials…

    Yesterday the sun was out in the afternoon . It’s so tempting to take autumn pic the landscape is colorful when brightly lit by the sun. Even found a fewn of berries and a couple of flowers - looking a bit over exposed to the cold.
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