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Two-time Prometheus award-winning hard science fiction author. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JPPMS6  Learn how to homestead https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093BC3K1T 

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    1. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

      ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted Transliminal Id

      4/ Depends on the pest! There are like a dozen potential PhDs buried in one question. Rabbits? Chicken wire. Raccoons? Traps. California Potato Beetle? Sevin. Japanese Beetle? Nets.https://twitter.com/transliminalid/status/1329431985719308291 …

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      Transliminal Id @transliminalid
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      what are best methods for home garden pest control?
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    2. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

      ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted Transliminal Id

      5/ Dust the ground with diatomacious earthhttps://twitter.com/transliminalid/status/1329433136384634882 …

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      Transliminal Id @transliminalid
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      slugs?
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    3. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

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      6/ No experience, sorry. https://twitter.com/AmcnSupremacist/status/1329433023104708608 …

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    4. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

      7/ Are you folks never-gardeners tagging in? These are some journeyman + level questions so far...

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    5. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

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      8/ I like starting from seeds; it feels "real" to me. Buying existing plants at a garden center feels like cheating. https://twitter.com/lesmothian/status/1329434709718347778 …

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    6. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

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      9/ Depends on the issue. Are they getting infected with rust? Leaves eaten? Too cold / "wind burned" over the winter? https://twitter.com/robo_tabby/status/1329434896868257799 …

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    7. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

      ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted severian the journeyman

      10/ oooh.... NON edible. Fascinating! There's a lot of writing about coplanting various edible plants (e.g. mint under apple trees), but for non-edible, I'd have to go with soil fungus.https://twitter.com/netlocf/status/1329435200468692993 …

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      severian the journeyman @netlocf
      Replying to @MorlockP
      Which non-edible plants are most important for overall garden health?
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    8. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

      11/ ...although another answer is "nitrogen fixing peas which are technically edible, but which you don't bother harvesting and just plow under".

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    9. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

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      12/ Pruning is absolutely essential for trees and bushes, but not for most other plans. There are whole books written on the subject. https://twitter.com/mluke10/status/1329437036516872192 …

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    10. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

      13/pic.twitter.com/qeNG28H8AM

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      ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

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      14/ weird spots on apple tree leaves sound like rust https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/cedar-apple-rust#managing-rust-on-apples%2C-hawthorns%2C-and-other-plants-in-the-rosaceae-family-1172760 … https://twitter.com/robo_tabby/status/1329441282784169996 …

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        2. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted random_scrub

          15/ far outside my experience, sadly but from what little I know, I'd suggest drip irrigation, soil moisture meters, and shade cloth https://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/cat1a;ft_shade_cloth_material.html …https://twitter.com/random_scrub/status/1329443215313936394 …

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          random_scrub @random_scrub
          Replying to @MorlockP
          I live in a literal desert. Most gardening advice is targeted at far more hospitable climates. How do I figure out what I need to do to get *anything* to grow out here? I don’t even know where to start.
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        3. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted CW

          16/ I've had very good success w squash here and have never had a bug problem. However, "Sevin" might be a good tool.https://twitter.com/dfwtexn/status/1329444784902205441 …

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          CW @dfwtexn
          Replying to @MorlockP
          How to rid the garden of squash bugs? I've gardened but can't grow vines because of the bugs eating them.
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        4. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted Likely Nobody

          17/ what climate zone? unless it's deep south, probably not outside - indoor in a grow tent, w light would work thohttps://twitter.com/LikelyNobody/status/1329445113207152644 …

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          Likely Nobody @LikelyNobody
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          Is there any feasible way to grow tomatoes/peppers year round?
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        5. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

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          18/ conversely I've had very very poor luck w peppers in New England https://twitter.com/Grumpy_Hoosier/status/1329445849043259392 …

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        6. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted joshcenters.eth

          19/ There are two distinct questions here: one refers to the compaction of the existing soil, and the other refers to the composition. One needs to read up on the soil triangle, which describes the inorganic fraction of the soil, plus also on organic >https://twitter.com/jcenters/status/1329448183886393346 …

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          joshcenters.eth @jcenters
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          Any tips on softening up and working hard soil other than applying compost?
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        7. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          20/ The inorganic component of the soil is a mix of sand (large particles), silt (small particles), and clay (very very small particles). The ideal mix is loam, and it should be amended to achieve that. >>pic.twitter.com/CNfxAweDuu

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        8. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          21/ An organic fraction is also necessary. This is where compost comes in. I recommend soil testing, so that you can understand what you have.pic.twitter.com/SzWOogW0rK

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        9. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          22/ But the other half of the question is about compaction. If the soil is otherwise good, but compacted at the surface level, turning it with a plow will help (although if the soil is inadequate it will recompact in short order). If the compaction is lower down (hard pan) >

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        10. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          23/ you need to break up that hardpan layer with a subsoiler.

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        11. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted severian the journeyman

          24/ I enjoy saving seeds, and I try to do it! Basically, it increases the LARP, saves me a few dollars, and increases anti-fragility.https://twitter.com/netlocf/status/1329448783562887170 …

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          severian the journeyman @netlocf
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          Do you recommend to save seeds for replanting the next year, or to buy new seeds each year?
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        12. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          25/pic.twitter.com/WdKb6YGiHO

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        13. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted Pirkka-Joose Sempé 28 5'3''

          26/ I have tried to grow mushrooms once, without success. I have not tried to grow mushrooms (by placing woodchips on the vineyard) several times, and failed - getting a big mushroom crop!https://twitter.com/pjsempe/status/1329452371794157570 …

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          Pirkka-Joose Sempé 28 5'3'' @pjsempe
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          Any thought on growing mushrooms, worm farming and more unusual garden stuff?
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        14. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted argyriou

          27/ I agree on these two terms, however: * I've also heard "soil engineers" called "geotechnical engineers" (my house was built by one) * I would never consult a soil scientist, per se, I'd consult my state ag extension, which is a cheap/free servicehttps://twitter.com/argyriou15/status/1329453990405414912 …

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          argyriou @argyriou15
          Replying to @MorlockP
          Side note on this. If you have soil questions about growing plants that are beyond the reach of your local garden center, consult with a soil *scientist*. If you need to know what your soil can do to support structures (including retaining walls), consult with a soil *engineer*.
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        15. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted Sen. Richard Blumenthal PLEASE END FINSTA NOW

          28/ Many herbs are perennials, meaning that they will grow back in the spring. Herbs will not, however, continue to actively grow during the winter, unless they are kept indoors where warmth and light are provided.https://twitter.com/FakeApoth/status/1329458847191363584 …

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          Sen. Richard Blumenthal PLEASE END FINSTA NOW @FakeApoth
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          Is it possible to keep an herb garden and produce fresh herbs through a northeast winter?
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        16. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

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          29/ Peppers are the one thing that I've NEVER had any success with. Once I figure it out, I'll share the info! https://twitter.com/Yankshanker/status/1329463958688894980 …

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        17. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted sympathetic opposition

          30/ oh, also, basil @LibertyFarmNH makes this amazing pesto, straight from the garden to the table in 15 minutes and O.M.G.https://twitter.com/sympathetic_opp/status/1329431484307038209 …

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          sympathetic opposition @sympatheticopp
          Replying to @sympatheticopp @MorlockP
          what vegetable has the greatest deliciousness gains from growing it yourself vs buying it
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        18. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted The Bicoloured-Python-Rock-Snake

          31/ re desert farming, @random_scrubhttps://twitter.com/pythonrocksnake/status/1329466053169213441 …

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          The Bicoloured-Python-Rock-Snake @pythonrocksnake
          Replying to @MorlockP
          Gardened 3 yrs in Tucson and it was an incredibly rewarding learning experience Raised beds and drip irrigation feel like a big investment, but are basically essential, and the yields will be worth it.
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        19. ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs‏ @MorlockP 19 Nov 2020

          ⓘ Dogs don't have thumbs Retweeted sympathetic opposition

          32/ basil endorsementhttps://twitter.com/sympathetic_opp/status/1329466103471480835 …

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          sympathetic opposition @sympatheticopp
          Replying to @MorlockP @LibertyFarmNH
          i grew basil in giant pots this summer, harvested for garnish & salad along the way, then pulled it all up in early fall & made pesto....def the best id ever had
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