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    Re: Where to buy bulk herbicide

    A greenhouse supply will have chemicals for the pro's that can't be had aynwhere else. Some require a "spray card" some don't, but many of the good one's with sound advice and a reasonable price...
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    Re: Attn: Tennessee Country Land Owners

    I live in eastern Tenn, 50 miles from Bristol and 70 miles east of Knoxvillle. Things here move slower but due to the influx of northern money land prices are much higher. Most folks moving in ...
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    Re: How much do you pay for propane?

    I have a commerical account for my greenhouses and we are paying $1.09, up from last year. I have heard non-commerical accounts in this part of the country are paying $1.59 -$1.69. Propane prices...
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    Re: Anyone seen/used this?

    Those propane torches work well for spot weed treatment, the secret is to just hit the weed with a quick heat treatment and not try to burn it until its black. It showhow cooks the weed until it...
  5. Thread: Greenhouse

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    Re: Greenhouse

    AndyF, I don't remember the model # of my houses, the web site has newer styles and don't even list a 16' hoop house or a 24' growing house. The 16' hoop house only has one purlin fron front to back...
  6. Thread: Greenhouse

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    Re: Greenhouse

    I have an Atlas 24x96 growing house and a 16x96 hoop house and am very pleased with them. I also have a 30x96 Connley hoop house and it's hard to keep the snow off it. I like the Atlas best because...
  7. Thread: who's the victim?

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    Re: who\'s the victim?

    the same has happened to me
  8. Thread: Boiled Eggs

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    Re: Boiled Eggs

    I learned this in cooking school, hope it helps. Put eggs in pan cover with cold water, bring to a rolling boil, turn off heat and let set 20 mins or so, then cold water and peel. I have let them...
  9. Thread: greenhouse growers

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    Re: greenhouse growers

    I am a greenhouse grower and nurseryman with several years experience. If I can be of help e-mail me as my typing and spelling don't allow me to respond to all your questions. Mac
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    Re: 41% glyphosate concentrate Aka roundup + spray

    According to my local Farmers Co-Op Round Up has a mixed shelf life of 24 hrs. It only needs contact for 2 hours for it to start working. I have used it around trees and container plants in the...
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    Re: US and world economy

    If you folks want to put your faith in those Demi/Publicans good for you, they have solved our problems for many years now. I think of them as Power/Elite's, who need our money and votes to keep...
  12. Thread: propane costs

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    Re: propane costs

    I have a commercial account at 84 cents a gallon, that's because I use over 3000 gals a year in my greenhouse and home. The average in my area is 1.29 a gallon. I have heard of home owners paying...
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    Re: Pinto Beans recipe needed

    From a old New Orleans soul food cook. 1 pound beans, picked through for rocks and such 1 med onion 1 med bell pepper 2 cloves garlic fine chop onion and pepper, mince garlic, add all to...
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    Re: rain barrels for water off roof?

    Boy, this is going to be a doozy, I will ramble and drink more rum and coke as I try to give my opinion. Plastic barrels can be had for about 10$ or so from a coke or pepsi distributor, much...
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    Re: Never farmed, want to farm, am buying. Advice?

    I to had a dream. A small nursery/greenhouse operation that would provide a modest living. By the time I could afford the "farm" age had jumped on me. I just can't keep up with the work load, if I...
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