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   PastimesGardening and Especially Tomato Growing


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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (3485)7/23/2024 9:39:22 AM
From: luvdividends
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If you're willing to buy online, I can recommend several websites that I buy from. Migardener.com is having a great sale on seeds right now, and has a great varieties. I love shopping at Tomatogrowers.com. Incredible selection of seeds there. Hoss Tools has really good seed, as does Baker Creek.

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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (3485)7/23/2024 10:57:08 AM
From: robert b furman
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Hi Sun,

I buy most of my seeds from Jung Seed Inc:

jungseed.com

Peppers from Harris seed:

harrisseeds.com

Both excellent firms.

Ginger is a rizone, so you need a certain climate.

I' love to grow some Turmeric also.

Hope that helps.

Bob

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To: luvdividends who wrote (3488)7/23/2024 12:06:00 PM
From: Sun Tzu
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I love shopping online.
Thank you!

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To: robert b furman who wrote (3489)7/23/2024 12:11:38 PM
From: Sun Tzu
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Thank you Bob!
Hope all is well with you.

I've gardened for a long time, but this is the year that I am getting really serious about it.
For starters, I never realized until this year how expansive tomato roots really are. I don't think that I will ever grow them in pots again.

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To: luvdividends who wrote (3488)7/23/2024 12:15:51 PM
From: Sun Tzu
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Speaking of online sales, a number of gardening supplies are on sale on Amazon now. I bought some fairly large containers are good discounts.

Also, many people don't realize this, but you can actually ask for discounts from Home Depot garden center. For example they had designer blackberries and hydrangeas that were priced over $40 each and I got them for $5 because they had broken branches and had not been watered for a week or so and looked abysmal. They all came to life after a week of care and are now in a great shape.

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To: robert b furman who wrote (3489)7/23/2024 12:20:49 PM
From: Sun Tzu
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BTW, I wasn't looking for ginger. As much as I'd love to, growing ginger and turmeric will be too much work here.

What I was talking about is "ginger mint". It is a type of mint. Goes very well with summer lemonade.

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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (3493)7/23/2024 8:41:25 PM
From: robert b furman
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Hi Sun,

My bad, but you are sure right about mint, and going good with summer drinks.

One word about mint, it is very invasive and spreads.

I'd keep it in a pot plant environment.

Good to hear from you, I know you are more than busy.

Enjoy your summer!

Bob

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