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Old May 22, 2017   #1
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Found these coir cubes, I don't start seed in them but they are the first transplant.
About $0.30 each by the case at my local greenhouse supply.
They work great, and give plants enough room until I can get them outside. They are about 4" square.

http://fibredust.com/grow-cubes/
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Old May 22, 2017   #2
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This makes quick work of scooping soil. I love this thing and want to add another to my supplies.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...p?cm_vc=-10005
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Old May 22, 2017   #3
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This makes quick work of scooping soil. I love this thing and want to add another to my supplies.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...p?cm_vc=-10005
I have several similar trowels. I bought a store brand at Menards but it was discontinued. Then I bought Fiskars Big Grip Trowel from Home Depot. Rock solid for several years. Gone from HD, but available to order on Amazon.

I also bought a scoop from Bond. This had welds that attached the scoop to the handle. Melted like butter when I applied the slightest force when digging. Make sure you examine the construction before making a buying mistake like I did. The connection between the handle and scoop should be a solid piece, not welded together.

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I have several similar trowels. I bought a store brand at Menards but it was discontinued. Then I bought Fiskars Big Grip Trowel from Home Depot. Rock solid for several years. Gone from HD, but available to order on Amazon.

I also bought a scoop from Bond. This had welds that attached the scoop to the handle. Melted like butter when I applied the slightest force when digging. Make sure you examine the construction before making a buying mistake like I did. The connection between the handle and scoop should be a solid piece, not welded together.

- Lisa
You'll just have to see the quality of the product. I always look at the quality before I buy.
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Old July 17, 2017   #5
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Look for one piece molded aluminium.
Will never wear out or break.My scoop is at least 20 yrs old.
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Old May 22, 2017   #7
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My black 100' water hose that does not kink.

I have been known to cuss at a kinked water hose before
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Old May 22, 2017   #8
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My new find this year is tomato clips.
Although usually they are used for stringing , but you can use them with stakes and trellis too.
@ 10 cents a piece , they are worth it. Don't forget, they are reusable.
Another use : supporting some heavy truss of tomatoes.
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Old May 22, 2017   #9
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My new find this year is tomato clips.
Although usually they are used for stringing , but you can use them with stakes and trellis too.
@ 10 cents a piece , they are worth it. Don't forget, they are reusable.
Another use : supporting some heavy truss of tomatoes.
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I love using the clips this year too!

If you ever get near Buffalo ★★★★★★★★ VA on the North Carolina border (or you want to pay shipping) Berry Hill Irrigation sells large quantities for just over a penny a piece.

I finally got work out that way and stopped by. It's just a large metal warehouse with really nice people.

http://www.berryhilldrip.com/MG23-To...-Trellis..html

I clip everything now!
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Gardeneer:

I love using the clips this year too!

If you ever get near Buffalo ★★★★★★★★ VA on the North Carolina border (or you want to pay shipping) Berry Hill Irrigation sells large quantities for just over a penny a piece.

I finally got work out that way and stopped by. It's just a large metal warehouse with really nice people.

http://www.berryhilldrip.com/MG23-To...-Trellis..html

I clip everything now!
I bought them about 10-12 years ago, I forgot where & how much they costed, but I'm replying to say that while they are designed to use with string, you can take TWO CLIPS and connect them together, making 2 circles---put one around the vine and one loop around a rebar or thin bamboo stake...
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Old September 29, 2018   #11
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This is one of my very best purchases. It's a Blackstone 17" Griddle. I cook on it a couple times a day. I haven't baked any bread on it, but it's great for breakfast, Chinese, grilled and steamed vegetables, fajitas and about anything else. My wife also loves it, but I suspect it's because she doesn't have to clean up after me in the kitchen.


They make a variety of sizes up to 36".
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This is one of my very best purchases. It's a Blackstone 17" Griddle. I cook on it a couple times a day. I haven't baked any bread on it, but it's great for breakfast, Chinese, grilled and steamed vegetables, fajitas and about anything else. My wife also loves it, but I suspect it's because she doesn't have to clean up after me in the kitchen.


They make a variety of sizes up to 36".

Pretty good there and making your wife happy is a plus, too! I think Rockporter also had bought a Blackstone after the hurricane did a number down there i9n south Texas.
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Found these coir cubes, I don't start seed in them but they are the first transplant.
About $0.30 each by the case at my local greenhouse supply.
They work great, and give plants enough room until I can get them outside. They are about 4" square.

http://fibredust.com/grow-cubes/
Great find, Nematode. Keeps the fungus gnats uninterested which is the primary advantage of coir over peat for me. How deep does the brick get? I usually finish up with a plastic pot 5.5 in depth. I may transition to 1/2 gal grow bags next year. Tried two as an experiment and really like them.

They were around a dime from Paradigm Gardens hydro store here in the Big O..

- Lisa
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Great find, Nematode. Keeps the fungus gnats uninterested which is the primary advantage of coir over peat for me. How deep does the brick get? I usually finish up with a plastic pot 5.5 in depth. I may transition to 1/2 gal grow bags next year. Tried two as an experiment and really like them.

They were around a dime from Paradigm Gardens hydro store here in the Big O..

- Lisa
They are 1/2" thick as bought, and hydrate to maybe 3" or so thick.

I put them in a plastic gutter thats on a not level grade, and water from one end which keeps it easy.
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Old May 22, 2017   #15
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I am more cautious now for sure!

It really looked nice on the rack. I had no idea the welds were junk until I used it. Why make things that don't work! Turned me off to that brand forever.

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