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    I made a mess of composting

    ok, so I started a couple of compost bins in two of those rubbermaid containers. I put holes in the bottom and sides, but obviously not enough. I left the lids off and it rained hard, so now I have stinky compost stew. :sick Not pretty. I've been trying for days to shove as much absorbent...
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    rain barrels

    Do y'all have any suggestions where to find a cheap safe barrell? I've been using 5 gallon buckets, which is better than nothing, but I would like to be able to get more water, I'm just on a limited budget.
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    How Big a Garden to Make?

    The size really depends on what you want to plant. I am not a good planner, I just kinda change things as I go along. Y'all decide what you want to plant and then look at the suggested spacing for them and go from there. :welcome
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    We got a late frost :(

    Yep, I'll be re-seeding this weekend. :he
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    Weed Killer that WON'T harm my Grass

    I saw someones signature line, either here or BYC, "Weeds are just flowers growing in the wrong place" or something to that effect. That's my theory.
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    I knew I planted too early

    I was thinking about using a sheet too, but couldn't figure out how to keep the pressure off the babies. Thanks for the great ideas. I'm so glad I joined the forum!! :clap
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    I knew I planted too early

    I do have a bunch of empty milk jugs. I'll try to protect them with those. I'm hoping that since it will only be NEAR freezing that everything will be ok... Thanks for the advice!
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    I knew I planted too early

    They are calling for near freezing temps tonight and tomorrow night. :hit I'm so sad, I had little sprouts already. O well, I guess I will be re-seeding in a couple of weeks. I was just too impatient to wait any longer.
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    Hello!!

    It has been absolutly beautiful!! I think I will look through the trade section, thanks for the tip! :D
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    Hello!!

    I just wanted to introduce myself. I have been reading a lot about gardening on here, but haven't posted anything yet, so here it is... This is the first year I am serious about gardening. My garden is about 23' x 27', I've got clay soil, which I think will actually be to my benefit as far as...
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