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How can I grow barley grass indoors?
I watched this video where
a man grows barley grass, then makes a juice from it.
I'd like to grow my own barley grass indoors in pots, so temperature is probably an important factor.
What else should I consider eg Variety, Soil, Watering, Timing,…
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How do I protect the roots and adjust watering levels in a non-draining indoor pot?
The long, winding backstory: We have a rubber tree which has been in the same pot for ages. It has been moved twice, and in our new home we're still trying to find it a spot it likes. Recently, when we went to water it, we noticed standing water…
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What are some alternatives to under gravel filters for a 3000 gallon pond?
I'm considering building a pond in the metro Atlanta Georgia area. I've owned a pond before that had an under gravel filter when we moved into the house. The filter was essentially a network of white plastic pipes with holes drilled into them that…
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Is this an ant colony on this fig tree?
Just noticed this on a fig tree and these are everywhere. It's not just on the leaves but on the stems as well.
Is this an ant colony on this fig tree, Or something else?
This is my not-too-techy friend's tree.
The tree is about 2.5m tall.
I'm…
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What's the best way to renovate mature pear trees?
Of the descriptions about renovating mature fruit trees this seemed useful: Fedco Trees Tips for Renovating Old Apple Trees
These images show trees that are fuller than the ones I am dealing with:
The trees I have are typically very tall and…
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What to do with a this tree which has become too big for its current position?
I've got an tree (see this question for ID) which has been planted by the previous owner in a position where it now has outgrown.
I would like to remove it from there and like know what are my options.
Three years ago, when I moved in, the tree was…
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One of my indoor pepper plants seems to drink less water than its peers. Should I be concerned?
When I water my potted peppers, they all get pretty much the same amount of water, as I have a small jug that I've discovered provides just enough water to soak through the soil and just start seeping out the bottom of the pot.
Well, at least this…
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My flat leaf parsley has stunted growth and pale red leaves. What could be wrong?
My flat leaf parsley is not looking very healthy; the growth seems stunted, and the leaves are starting to turn a pale red. What should I do to revive it?
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What is this plant found in the UK with green and white leaves with purple flowers?
Any ideas what this plant is and how to control it?
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Does commercial (bagged) soil eventually expire/die?
I have several piles of commercial, bagged top soil and potting mix that have been lying in my garage for at least 10 years. I'm doing some renovations and can really use some extra soil for some new garden beds and filling some pots.
Is there such…
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Why is my cactus droopy?
I have a cactus (pictured) which I bought about a month or so ago. It has been slowly drooping, although the tag said to keep it dry in winter and I have only watered it once when I re-potted it. The stems seem to have gone all soft. Does anyone…
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What is this tall plant with large leaves and long bunches of soft pink flowers?
Please can you help me identify this plant. The flowers are soft to touch.
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Is it okay to use left-over pasta water to water plants, including edibles?
We are having a drought in California, so I'm just wondering if I could reuse salted pasta water (after it cools) to keep the plants hydrated. Is this a good idea?
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Why does my Goji Berry produce many flowers but never bear fruit?
I have a 4 foot tall Goji Berry plant that has been prolifically producing flowers all year long. None of the flowers ever become fruit. I've witnessed hummingbirds poke into each flower because they love purple flowers more than any other color.…
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Can I still use the mint leaves after the plant has flowered?
I have been gone a few weeks. Now my mint has all flowered. Can I still use the leaves? I want to make a batch of mint jelly.
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