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Almond Tree
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Landscape Lightning ?
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Deer resistant plants
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Glad to be here!
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  Almond Tree
Posted by: srinivas - 10-04-2026, 09:33 AM - Forum: Gardening - No Replies

Here in our state, the government has been planting almond trees along the lanes. However, some nearby property owners are cutting them down. I really wish these trees could be allowed to grow and stay alive. People are building towers everywhere and not even leaving a single small tree to provide fresh air and shade for the homes around them.

These trees could also provide badam (almonds) for everyone once they mature. I just don’t understand why people are so desperate for money from rents that they are willing to sacrifice even the little greenery we have left.

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  Landscape Lightning ?
Posted by: srinivas - 10-04-2026, 08:57 AM - Forum: landscape - No Replies

Do you have lights installed in your landscape? I mean in bulk, like in a function hall or large garden. I’ve seen a lot of solar lights installed in landscape gardens.

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  Glad to be here!
Posted by: Lämmchen - 02-11-2026, 08:51 AM - Forum: Introductions - Replies (2)

I can't find my original Intro, so here's a new one.

I'm Kat and I used to have a really big sized garden, but I developed a lot of allergies to the plants and the veggies, so I had to give it up. Boo. But we used to get so many veggies that lasted us all summer and it was amazing.

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  Eco-Friendly Solar Insect Light Trap – Does It Really Work?
Posted by: Greencorner - 01-21-2026, 04:18 AM - Forum: Solar Energy - Replies (1)

Check out this eco-friendly solar insect light trap — rechargeable and portable, it uses UV/purple LEDs to attract and trap pests without chemicals.
Perfect for gardens, farms, and outdoor spaces where bugs damage crops.
Anyone tried this model? How effective is it in real-world use?

https://agribegri.com/products/eco-frien...p_Lfup5OKI



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  DIY Grow Bag Video — Who’s Tried Making Your Own?
Posted by: Greencorner - 01-21-2026, 03:56 AM - Forum: Gardening - Replies (1)

I just found this helpful video showing how to make grow bags at home for gardening (link below):
? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2ELgDJN-uA
The video demonstrates a simple DIY way to create grow bags so you can grow plants like veggies and herbs even if you don’t have a traditional garden space. These homemade grow bags are basically portable planting containers that let you put soil and seedlings inside, then it grows and so on.

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  Has Anyone Tried Electro-Culture / Earth Battery Gardening?
Posted by: Greencorner - 01-21-2026, 03:47 AM - Forum: pesticides - No Replies

Hi everyone,
I recently came across a video talking about something called electro-culture or the earth battery method. The idea is to put two different metals (usually copper and zinc) into the soil so the moist earth acts like an electrolyte and creates a very weak natural current. Some people claim this can improve plant growth, nutrient uptake, and even increase yields.
They also talk about:

  • Using copper + zinc as a “golden pair”
  • Placing the metals a meter or more apart
  • Sometimes aligning them North–South
  • Not putting them too close to roots
Supporters say it can boost growth without fertilizer, while others say it’s mostly hype with very mixed results.
I’m curious:
  • Has anyone here actually tried this in a garden or farm?
  • What crops did you test it on?
  • Did you notice any real difference compared to normal beds?
  • Any problems like root damage or soil contamination?
I’m not planning to replace fertilizer with this—just interested as a small experiment. Would love to hear real experiences, good or bad.

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  Your Experience with Tractors
Posted by: Jayson - 10-23-2025, 01:16 PM - Forum: Farm Machineries - No Replies

Who owns a tractor and/or has major or minor experience with one?  Myself, I grew up on a hobby farm and my dad had familiarity with tractors, but I never used it.  I just sometimes picked crops for him like potatoes.

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  Hi there
Posted by: Shortie - 10-21-2025, 07:54 AM - Forum: Introductions - Replies (2)

Hey there, I am Shortie. I am from England, UK!

Looking forward to becoming active here Smile 

Take care.

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  What are new trends in farm machinery as of 2025?
Posted by: Jayson - 10-20-2025, 10:19 PM - Forum: Farm Machineries - Replies (2)

What is making a buzz?  Does anyone own some trendy stuff?  How much did it cost and how is it working?

Is anyone simply interested in new farm machine trends?

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  Nightmare! Found what looks like termites in my wood shed. Help!
Posted by: srinivas - 10-04-2025, 10:43 PM - Forum: pesticides - Replies (2)

Hey everyone, hoping for some quick advice. I was getting out some firewood from my backyard shed and noticed a bunch of tiny, discarded wings on the floor. When I looked closer at one of the support beams, I saw what looks like mud tubes snaking up the side and the wood sounds hollow when I tap it.

I'm 90% sure these are termites. I'm freaking out a little. What should be my first step? Is this something a handy person can tackle themselves, or do I absolutely need to call a pro? Any recommendations for a good termite controller would be great too (I'm in the suburbs, if that helps).

Thanks in advance.



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