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On Thu, 22 May 2008 10:56:17 -0500, General Schvantzkopf <schvantzkopf@yahoo.com> wrote: I planted a number of seeds a couple of weeks ago but I don't see any signs of life yet. I planted the following, Silver Queen Corn Peas (soaked the seeds overnight before planting, they looked like they were sprouting when I planted them). Beans (same as peas) Cucumbers Carrots Spinach

The Cook wrote: Find the county extension office for the area. They will have good advice on what kind and what variety grows well in your area. http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/index.html -- Susan N. Susan, My guess would be that most county extension offices are not into fruit trees. I would try specialists at Universities, message forums like

On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:49:13 -0500, Brian <standingwater@EditThisOut.networksplus.net> wrote: TWIMC: I'm new to this group, but not to tree-growing/gardening. However, I have a challenging plot of lowland that I'd like to make productive. It is: Near Kansas City, so hot/humid summers and cold/dry winters (middle of Zone 5); Can have lots of rain/snow/ice, and/or a couple

On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:00:37 -0700, Paul <paulirwin@gmail.com> wrote: Hello all, First of all, i'm a newbie. i just moved into a house from an apartment, and the idea of having an organic kitchen garden has always excited me, so i built one, and i've got a few crops going now that are coming out well so far. The okra, pumpkin vines, spearmint, pepper, and basil plants are thriving