Author: Todd McCree
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How to Winterize Hardy Bananas Musa basjoo
This post is about How to Winterize Hardy Bananas Musa basjoo. We go over the various steps to winterize as well as when to remove the heavy mulch. Why Winterize This weekend I winterized the hardy banana bushes. If I mulch them up to 3-foot-high, they will start growing at the level next year. Normally…
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How to Propagate Blackberries via Tipping or Layering
This video is about How to Propagate Blackberries via Tipping or Layering. These wonderful bushes propagate themselves and we show you how to dig them up and transplant them. Rooting Themselves The blackberry plants that I have, grow into almost a vine and extend out for up to twenty feet. Anywhere that they touch the…
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Toro GTS 6.5 Wont Start How to Troubleshoot and Repair The Engine
My Toro GTS 6.5 wont start and this post is how to troubleshoot and repair the engine. We will cover troubleshooting steps and how to narrow down possible issues. The Problem I have a Toro GTS 6.5 that worked fine. I put it away in the garage and when I pulled it out a few…
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How to Winterize Garage Plumbing and Fixtures
This post is about how I go about How to Winterize Garage Plumbing and Fixtures. We will show you how I shut the water off, drain the lines, and add a special antifreeze. This needs to be done every year before the temperature falls into the twenties. If it is not done, water in the…
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How to Collect Save and Store Paw Paw Seeds
This post is about How to Collect Save and Store Paw Paw Seeds. We talk about the basics as far as what paw paw trees are and their needs, as well as how to collect, store, and plant the seeds. The Basics The paw paw tree (Asimina triloba) is a deciduous tree (and can be…
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How to Winterize a Rainwater Harvesting System
This post is about How to Winterize a Rainwater Harvesting System. We are preparing our 4-IBC tote, 1200-gallon system for winter so the water in the pipes and tanks don’t freeze and burst. The Picture If you notice in the picture the IBC-totes are in groups of two. The two that are furthest from the…
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How to Propagate Korean Bush Cherry
This post is about How to Propagate Korean Bush Cherry. We give you general plant information followed by detailed propagation instructions for softwood cuttings. Basic Information Korean Bush Cherry is a fine-textured bush cherry with fuzzy leaves that grows to 5-8 feet in height and width, likes full sun to part shade and is hardy…
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How To Propagate Nanking Cherry Prunus tomentosa
This post is about How To Propagate Nanking Cherry Prunus tomentosa. We talk about how to take softwood cuttings and use them to propagate these plants. First, we will cover some basics about nanking cherry. Nanking Bush Cherry Basics The Nanking Bush Cherry, Prunus tomentosa, is another unique edible plant, in bush form, that is…
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How to Prepare a Fish Pond for Winter
This video shows you How to Prepare a Fish Pond for Winter. This is a two pond system with a stream connecting them together. I will show you how to prepare the ponds, stream, and fish for winter. The Upper Pond The upper pond does not have fish in it. I just leave it uncovered…
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A Stroll through the Michael Judd Food Forest
This post is written about A Stroll through the Michael Judd Food Forest I took when I was at his paw paw festival back in September. Michael is the author of “Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist”, a very good book if you have not read it yet. The post below can’t do this food…
