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Yes, you can! As long as you make sure to remove all plant material in the spring. Also, let the sand dry out during the summer so no mold will grow. Then you can moisten it again in the fall. Thanks for the commend!

I never did have contamination, but then again blue oysters are really vigorous and colonize fast so probably not as susceptible. If you get contamination I probably would throw out the substrate and start again. I plan to try king oysters this fall because they are top fruiting mushrooms so I'm hoping for a better size flush. Best of luck growing mushrooms!

Yes it does! I tried it out and it worked great! Thanks for the comment!

@@idamandahomestead4221 Have a great weekend!

I never would have thought of that! Great idea!

@@idamandahomestead4221 It can smell, so I switch to just using it on my face at night. I stay clear of toxic chemicals, and this helps a lot!

I actually haven't noticed that at all. I have noticed that when I puree pasta sauce or soups that there are small pieces of skin but I don't mind too much. It's worth it for the amount of work it saves! Thanks for the comment!

@@idamandahomestead4221 thank you for the info! I will give this a try as well!!

Thanks!

Hello there and thanks for the comment! I have not used Surround to protect from japanese beetles but now that you mention it I haven't had any damage from them since I started using it. They used to decimate my grapevines. So, maybe it does work! Worth a try anyway!

Hello there and thanks for the comment. It does wash off eventually and if not it's easy to rinse off under the sink. However, with blackberries I might be worried about damaging the berries with washing. I would probably spray the bushes right after fruit set, so you would get the sunburn protection. Then use netting for the birds. Good luck, blackberries are yummy!

Awesome! I'm so glad!

Hello there! Yes, cucumbers and squash are a challenge with cucumber beetle and squash bugs! This year I covered mine until they started blooming. Then I sprayed with Surround kaolin spray. The bugs still came but in fewer numbers. I sprayed once with Pyrethrin in the evening to knock them back. So far, so good. Apparently the cucumber plants are more vulnerable when they're young so covering is a must. Also, dill cukes are less susceptible so I have given up on all the other types!

Hello there! I think if you have a single apple tree you are a grower! As far as the not flowering, I have found that if I let my trees produce too much the year before then they don't flower or set fruit the next year. So, you might try thinning the fruit next year and see if that helps with more consistency. As far as fertilizer goes I usually give them an application of compost in the early spring. Not too much though, you don't want an explosion of growth because that attracts pests and diseases. Good luck!

Awesome! I'm so glad! It's a family favorite. Have a great day!

Hello there, and thanks for the comment! Sorry for the delayed reply but I needed to find time to go back and look at that part of the video. The 90 degree turn is just a PVC elbow with PVC cement to hold it in place. We tested after to ensure we didn't have any leaks. We're in our second year and still no leaks despite staying up over the winter. So far so good!

Hello again! I just watched to the end and it seems that fitting did leak after all! I was thinking that so I checked the whole video! Seems we used repair epoxy and silicon tape where the leaks were and this held. You can see it at 8:12. Hope that helps!

Hello there and thanks for the comment! As far as I can tell the beans taste the same and the texture is the same. I also use a vacuum sealer and the beans last us about six to nine months in the freezer. By then we've had enough of beans for a while!

Hello there and thanks for the comment! I didn't realize that Whiffletree was selling Surround now, that's great news! I had to order mine from the states and ordered enough to last for years! The pickles are great too, usually ready in a few weeks for tasting and will last a couple of months in the freezer!

Hello there! Haskaps are a berry that is native to our area, they look like a weird shaped blueberry. They are much easier for us to grow than blueberries and have a great tart berry flavour. Good for fresh eating and for pies/jam, etc.

Yup, that's the best way to look at things I think!

So true! Big trees are beautiful but there are risks. This tree isn't leaning toward the house or we would have taken it down long ago. But, seems we will have to take the rest down now. Lots or work, the thing is huge! Have a great day!

Thanks for the comment! I completely agree that Warre is the way to go, much more natural for the bees.

Hello there and thanks for the comment. I haven't added soap to the mix before but I do see some people talking about that online. I'm not sure what the benefit would be? Insecticide? I usually just follow the directions on the bag and it seems to work well enough. Have you tried it with soap?

Hello there and thanks for the comment. A hive lifter definitely would be a necessity if I was doing this by myself. It's a great invention!

Hello there and thanks for the comment. I would imagine that if you look up "pool solar heater near me" you could probably find a local company to help. Best of luck!

Hello there, sorry for the late reply but this question got lost. To be honest I was disappointed with the blue oyster monotub. We did get mushrooms but the flushes weren't really worth the effort. I tried pots but then you need a humidity tent or garbage bag to keep in the moisture. When I did more research it seems blue oysters aren't top fruiting mushrooms. Apparently king oysters are top fruiters and they will grow on straw/hardwood shavings. So, my plan this fall is to use the monotub with hardwood heating pellets and king oyster spawn. Hopefully that will work better. The search for an easier method goes on! I keep you posted!

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

Yes, actually the spray is designed to allow photosynthesis to continue. It's actually a really nice product to prevent insects and diseases! Thanks for the comment. :)

Thanks for the comment! Good luck with your watermelon and cantaloupe! Sounds yummy!

Glad you think so! I've got my fingers crossed!

Hello there! That's a great question and I was concerned about this myself initially. I'm not sure about regular kaolin, but the Surround spray is a finer grade and it allows normal photosynthesis. In fact in hot climates it actually lowers the canopy temp of the tree and the photosynthesis is better. Thanks for the comment!

@@idamandahomestead4221 , thank you so much. Appreciate it. 💗🌷💗

Thank you! You too!

Haha! I completely agree! Spinning the yarn gives you soooo many options! I do have a drum carder and I totally love it, can make multi-colored batts with layers...so awesome! I use it to create yarns with gradually shifting colors and then I chain ply it. Best thing to do in winter when sitting by the wood stove! Thanks for the comment!

Glad I could help! I have been looking for a cheaper option than the cattle panels I have seen other people use. So far this is holding up well!

Hello there! To be honest I am not sure of the answer to your question. I have only one air intake to adjust. I would think if you look up the instruction manual for your stove it should help. As far as the stove overheating, that's why I use a stove thermometer over the firebox to make sure I am keeping a safe temp. Good luck!

Yup, it is registered for use in organic production. It's chemical free and doesn't accumulate in the soil which is why I love it! Can be difficult to locate in some countries, I had to pay to ship from the States. Worth it though!

Glad it was helpful! We noticed that since we moved to the country and have a lot of large trees that we get outages more often. Since we have a well it's a bigger deal to be without power. So, we practice and it's actually a really enjoyable time for our family. Have a great day!

I've heard of that! It keeps the tree canopy cooler, right? What ever we need to do to keep our plants happy! Have a great day. :)

Good plan! That sounds like more than a fair trade to me!

Yup, my cat is always inspired by the crazy things I'm doing! Haha.

Thanks! I am excited to hopefully actually get some plums this year!

Thanks for the comment! The one that talks about observing outside the hive is called "At the Hive Entrance" by H. Storch. It's a really old book but still really good. The other one I like is "The Barefoot Beekeeper" by Phil Chandler. That one talks about top bar hives in general and is a great resource. Enjoy!

Glad you think so! Thanks for the comment!

I completely agree! I want the wildlife, but I also want to eat some of my own fruit! Sigh. Hopefully this will work, I'm super excited!

Thanks for the comment! The gummies are VERY popular in my house! You should try to make them!

No problem, carrots have driven me crazy over the years! They are such good keepers for the winter but really hard to get started! I haven't tried another kind of weed barrier but in theory it should work. You might want to check them more often because if the fabric isn't an open weave they won't get light when they germinate. Good luck!

Thanks for the comment. This totally worked! I don't have rabbits eating my lettuce and beans or squirrels/raccoons taking my tomatoes. It's great, totally recommend!

That sounds great, I love maple syrup and it's such a treat in the spring. I also have another video on making maple sugar. We use that to substitute for brown sugar in recipes. That and the honey we don't have to buy much refined sugar. The independence is awesome. Good luck!

It's funny, I thought the same thing for a long time. This property was covered with them when we moved in. Little did I know!

Same! I never knew we could eat them.

Yeah right!? I didn't realize that until a few years ago, and they're all over our property! Now, they make a nice addition to the spring menu. :)

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