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What is the charge for? Shipping? I don't have much experience with the brand, so I appreciate the warning. It feels some companies try to cut corners during manufacturing to save money. Maybe that's what happened with their design.

It's September, so if your plants are winding down, I'd go ahead and pull them up before the worms head over to your other veggies.

Do you have any plans to celebrate the day? We're having a neighborhood barbecue of sorts to raise money for the schools. I'm making baked beans and potato salad. We're all pretty spread out since it's a rural area, and we're still trying to avoid the dreaded coronavirus, so I have my doubt...

I've tried using a regular compost bin, but haven't had much luck it. I'm considering making the switch to a different system like vericomposting. Is there a good commercial set up available? I'd like to build one from scratch, but I'm not sure that I can find the materials.

Of course, we never leave the key behind. If we're going to be a good distance from them, we usually remove a fuse so it won't start.

I've never leased a vehicle, but I've noticed that our lots are bare. Several dealerships have closed up shop as well. I guess it will be bare pickings for a while. I wish you luck on the hunt, @Ritar.

I feel like I spend a small fortune on my pets. Have you found some cost-effective ways to save money while still providing your critters with a good life?

I'm sorry to hear that things are so tough right now in your country. To tell you the truth, we have a few of laws in the United States too, and it rubs some farmers the wrong way here as well. I wish you lots of luck!

Has anyone tried using a solar cooker? I've seen models that you can make at home, which might be fun for the kids. I've also seen some commercial models that are sold online. I find the idea of using a solar cooker appealing because using the stove just makes the house hotter.

I have a bunch of garden mums. They have a few buds, but I don't have any blooms yet. They don't usually pop open until the end of August or early September for me.

Can you redirect the water by creating shallow trenches between your rows of crops? It has worked for me in the past when my crops were getting waterlogged.

Are you going to plant a fall crop? I'm not sure that I want to brave the heat for another round of planting and harvesting, but it would be another shot at reaping some fresh ripe tomatoes, so maybe it will be worth it. What's going in your fall garden?

That method of growing is especially popular with lovers of microgreens. It's also a popular way to grow herbs. Just pick three or four plants that have the same growing conditions. You could get one of those AeroGardens if you're looking for a quick, easy way to jump in. It does all the...

I doubt the seeds survived the winter, since they'd inevitably get wet and freeze. Maybe if they were dried out first it could work? I usually just save a few seeds for next year's harvest and start fresh. You guys might know of a hardier variety though.

Yeah, everyone has their own idea of what's best. It used to bug me that there wasn't one right answer with this stuff. I use a push seeder and it does the trick. The only thing that I don't like about it is having to buy additional plates, and sometimes they don't exist, so you're left with...