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Catherine McGibney, Nancy and Debbie Sedlock joined HOMEGROWN

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Kattherine E Leahy joined Torry's group

Food Preservation

How-To's on putting food aside: canning, freezing, drying, much more...See More

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Joe Klinkhoff replied to Joe Klinkhoff's discussion 'HOMEGROWN Eggs vs Store Bought' in the group Backyard Chickens

"Awesome. Am looking forward to the eggs most places are not selling right now...cold temps right? slows down egg production. Anyway, I am also going to be doing my first CSA this summer and the farm I have chosen also offers eggs so I am…"

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Christine Lawman is now a member of HOMEGROWN

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Bill Paradis replied to HOMEGROWN.org's discussion 'Cold Frame 101'

"Just a few suggestions - If you can find glass shower doors, they are made of safety glass, and if they break, it is less likely to cause harm. you should also provide means for holding the door securely, whether it is closed, open, or…"

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Nicole Carothers replied to Nicole Carothers's discussion 'Hey from Rosenberg!' in the group Homegrown Texans

"Jennifer!!!! You are AWESOME!!! Thanks so much. Only have a few onions and leeks growing now. I gotta go thru this info and make a list, thanks again!"

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Tom Sowle joined johna's group

Urban Gardeners

Gardening in the city is where it is at! Small spaces, roof gardens, window boxes. Talk about your methods. Share your stories. Grow your knowledge.

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Jennifer replied to Nicole Carothers's discussion 'Hey from Rosenberg!' in the group Homegrown Texans

"(Part 3) Roswell Farmers Market Ginger, comfrey, echinacea (for pollinators), cherry tomatoes and pole beans work together in containers ..staked appropriately and add dill next to tomatoes. Lastly, you can grow lettuce under a trellis of…"

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Jennifer replied to Nicole Carothers's discussion 'Hey from Rosenberg!' in the group Homegrown Texans

"(Part 2) Amy Elizabeth Roberts Herbs are great in containers. Tomatoes and Cukes are easy with a trellis. Martha Renee Lettuces grow great in containers! Year round too! Vertical Eco Garden, LLC Nicole, look into bush and compacted bush varieties.…"

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Jennifer replied to Nicole Carothers's discussion 'Hey from Rosenberg!' in the group Homegrown Texans

"Hi, Nicole! I think you've already started your planting—looks great!—but I didn't want to leave you hanging. I re-posted your question above, about what to plant in SE Texas, to HOMEGROWN's Facebook page. Below is what…"

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Jennifer joined Nicholas Linzenmeyer's group

Homegrown Texans

For all of us Homegrowners down here in the Lone Star State, this is our place.See More

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HOMEGROWN.org replied to Joe Klinkhoff's discussion 'HOMEGROWN Eggs vs Store Bought' in the group Backyard Chickens

"Joe! We thought your question was such a goodie, we re-posted it on HOMEGROWN's Facebook page and got a few more responses. Here's what folks had to say: Griner Waters I am not an expert, but.....I rinse eggs from my hens (not…"

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Daily Bite

You know those nights when you’ve got a couple of unlikely bedfellows (or bowl fellows) left in the fridge and aren’t sure how they go together? In this week's CSA Cookoff: how we solved the turnip/bok choy conundrum.

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