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    Question Acidic soil (walnut leaf compost)

    after a couple of tests, I came to especially one conclusion: potatoes thrive under such a walnut leaf mulch ...no idea about the ph stuff and whatnot, but it works well.
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    What is happening to my fruit trees?

    since the images arent working (dont worry ;) ) try describing how the leaves look; are / were they turning brown easily, or have spots/rings on them, or was the bark peeling off?
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    Question Acidic soil (walnut leaf compost)

    Hi! I was wondering if anybody ever experimented with acidic compost composed of walnut leaves? > Every year we have a literal ton of walnut leaves from our 2 trees, while usually separating it from the usual compost of grass clippings and fruit tree leaves, due to the slow rotting and tannin...
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    Question Bottle Storage

    how neeeat! this is the kind of template I seek. Thank you ever so much for sharing :)
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    Question Bottle Storage

    on that note; I've run out of bottles.. I usually use 500ml glass bottles with a big turning lid (metal) -- any ideas what can be used instead? I'm currently at a loss of thought..
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    Question Garage roof repair

    1st time I ever heard of this apparatus - and it's a must have! (when I have the money at some point) - guess I'll just use the saw and those metal cutters u mentioned, file it off an add silicon to the edges. should do the trick. again, much appreciated.
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    my status..hmm. I just ate a huge sandwich and am as immobile as a tree stump. guess one could...

    my status..hmm. I just ate a huge sandwich and am as immobile as a tree stump. guess one could same I'm rooted xD
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    Hello from Jundiaí - Brazil !!

    wow. that is a nice variety! do share a picture if u can - I am very curious :D and welcome!!
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    Finally, my carambolas are flowering !!

    interesting! @DivingTemptress - can u please keep us updated with pictures of the development of those? :) Also, if anyone has more tips on how to protect such fragile fruits from being damaged by wind & weather - do share! (yeees, I am aware that there are suggestions somewhere on-site, but a...
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    Question Bottle Storage

    How do you guys store your jams, juices and whatnot? (pictures appreciated) - because we've got certain cellar rooms for this, but I believe our wooden shelves are hella unsafe for the way we are storing bottles.. I was thinking of replacing them with metal (tool) shelves that one can screw to...
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    Tip Simple easy tree trunk protector

    At first I had my doubts due to the added plastic in the ground - but that last picture... yep; what a brilliant idea! Thanks yo :)
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    Question Garage roof repair

    yep, I'm all about being cheap and the functionality - less the looks (apart from facial hair ofc!!) Thanks man. -- are there perhaps any tips on cutting sheet plate ..easily? (apart from a metal saw, cause thats a darn female dawg. -- like, how one cut glass with string, nailpolish and fire -...
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    Question Garage roof repair

    Hi, perhaps someone can give me a tip about this (eg. if my personal, unprofessional suggestion is useless, or if they have better ideas) My garage roof was partially destroyed due to a storm a while ago (and, due to unprofessional workers who used too short screws while building the damn thing...
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    Food forest site or unrealistic pipe dream?

    for/against the clay soil, I'd suggest having dandelions to loosen up the ground (due to their deep roots) AND you can practically eat the whole plant / safe for mulch. Furthermore, they attract bees and pollen-spreading insects for .. your other plants and they can grow on very little water...
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