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Deer Fencing »

We need to install deer fencing around our garden area....

Purifying Rural Water »

  Does anyone have experience or know of a method to...

Black Garlic »

Hi, Folks!   See article from today’s Philadelphia Inquirer Food Section. ...

Cost to Lease Land »

I’m looking for land to lease in Westchester County NY,...

Dairy Goats »

As a former d.g. farmer, I can only say (with...

Salad & Greens Spinners »

Anyone have experience with the various commercial greens spinners out...

Today's Hot Topics Packaging

Packaging »

I plant on a very small scale, maybe 1/2 acre, I have given most of what I don’t keep to friends and family. I would like to try selling at the local ...

January 23 2010 / 1 comment / Read More »
Sweet Potato Slips

Sweet Potato Slips »

I’m just wondering what sources folks know of for certified organic sweet potato slips. The gentleman that owned the greenhouse where we have gotten bare-root slips in the past has passed away and they...

January 23 2010 / 1 comment / Read More »
This Week's Topics

Garlic-Cure & Store »

Garlic-Cure & Store

How do you cure garlic? How long should it hold? Mine from last summer is mostly rotten by now.   I cure mine by hanging it in...

Feb 26 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Manifold for Drip Irrigation »

Manifold for Drip Irrigation

Does anyone have any sketches or photos of a mainline manifold for use with drip tape? My planting beds are 50′ x 100′...

Feb 26 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Keep Away Deer With Dogs »

Keep Away Deer With Dogs

  Anyone have any luck with using ‘guard dogs’ to keep deer away? I have been thinking about training a dog to basically work at...

Jan 21 2010 / 2 comments / Read More »

Deer Fencing »

Deer Fencing

We need to install deer fencing around our garden area. Where is a good place to start looking for something that won’t cost an...

Jan 21 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Cost to Lease Land »

Cost to Lease Land

I’m looking for land to lease in Westchester County NY, the county right above “The” City.  There aren’t a whole lot of places with...

Jan 19 2010 / No comment / Read More »
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Recent Equipment Talk

Ford 309 two row planter »

Ford 309 two row planter

Does anyone here have any experience or own a Ford 309 two row planter?  I found a nicely priced that appears to be in good shape. Does anyone know if there is any cross compatibility with other manufacturers seed plates?   Don’t waste your money on the planter....

Jan 20 2010 / No comment / Read More »

First Time Tractor Purchase »

First Time Tractor Purchase

The owner of the parcel of land where we farm is buying a tractor this year and asked me to find out from other farmers what some advice might me.  Specifically: we want a tractor that can work as a front end loader to spread...

Jan 14 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Hydraulic Tillers »

Hydraulic Tillers

Anyone using a hydraulic tiller on a tractor?  I’ve found an Ingersoll-Case for a reasonable price.   Any problem running it on a utility tractor?   Do you have remotes on the tractor to supply the tiller?  Are the remotes set up to run a motor?  If both...

Jan 7 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Recent Crop Talk

Black Garlic »

Black Garlic Hi, Folks!   See article from today’s Philadelphia Inquirer Food Section.  I never  heard of “black garlic” before today.  I wonder if it’s going to be...

Jan 20 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Onion Recommendation »

Onion RecommendationLooking for a red onion, short day or intermediate. We’ve tried Red Candy Apple, and Southern Belle and we didn’t get the size we want.   We...

Jan 20 2010 / No comment / Read More »

High Yield Crop Recommendations »

High Yield Crop RecommendationsI am currently working on a plan to grow on a community garden plot for the coming year.  100% of the crops will go to...

Jan 4 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Topic 8 Raised Beds and Plastic Mulch

Raised Beds and Plastic Mulch

We got killed this past spring with too much water, I’m sure nothing compared to the NE, but enough to impact growth and yield. I am convinced that short of tiling we...

Jan 6, 2010 / More »
Topic 9 Permanent Beds-Paths

Permanent Beds-Paths

  I read an interesting discussion on permanent beds in the archives. There was not a lot of discussion on the drive paths. Any suggestions? We are setting up 3 foot...

Jan 21, 2010 / More »
Topic 10 Purifying Rural Water

Purifying Rural Water

  Does anyone have experience or know of a method to filter out the chlorine/fluoride/arsenic, etc., in a garden hose irrigation system so that the plants don’t carry those chemicals in them?  Can it...

Jan 20, 2010 / More »
Topic 11 IRS Question

IRS Question

I thought that it would be nice to take a Federal tax deduction this year for the farm office that’s been in our home for the past 12 years. My initial reading...

Jan 20, 2010 / More »
Topic 12 Summer Squash Recommendation

Summer Squash Recommendation

Can anyone recommend a straight neck yellow squash, with powdery mildew tolerance that is NOT GMO? I have Sunray, which I like, but am looking for something to go with, that is equally...

Jan 5, 2010 / More »
Unanswered Question 1 Heated Propogation Mats

Heated Propogation Mats

I would like to buy one or more heating mats for sprouting seeds. I currently have a 2′x5′ mat with a separate thermostat, but it’s too long for my shelves. 2′x4′ might be...

Jan 18, 2010 / More »
Unanswered Question 2 Parsley-need it quick

Parsley-need it quick

I just got a rather large order for parsley for an institution. The problem is that they want it by mid-March. I have a passive solar hoophouse. (I’m in eastern panhandle of...

Jan 8, 2010 / More »
Unanswered Question 3 Dye Plants

Dye Plants

Any experience out there with dye plants? I’m thinking of starting with Weld, Woad & Madder. Saffron, as well.     ...

Jan 2, 2010 / More »

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