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  1. ranchhand

    What is your quirky way to plant potatoes?

    I have grown lots of potatoes, and I am late this year! Going in tomorrow! I trench 6" deep, cover with soil, adding more soil until it's all ground level and a bit more. When I start seeing the sprouts I start piling wheat straw around them, and just add more straw as they grow. Last year...
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    Cats! What do I do?

    The problem with mothballs is that they are pretty toxic. They also break down when exposed to water, polluting your growing soil and water. I have used cayenne pepper with limited success, garlic sounds like a good possibility. The funky/crinkly ears are probably from earmites- they will...
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