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I'm looking for advice about growing corn. I'd like to plant some in my backyard, but I have a lot of questions. Does corn need a lot of sun? What type of soil is good for growing corn? Does it require a lot of water? Also, when is the best time to plant? Spring or fall?
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Gardening: I bought a somewhat leggy tomato plant and upon looking online to see

how to plant it, I found a video that said to put it into the ground sorta lying on its side but then pull it up into the upright position. Said the part underground would form roots and send up new plants (I think that what's she said). Shown here is a screen shot from the video showing how she's lying part of it down into a long hole in the ground. She also said to put some bone meal into the planting hole to produce more tomatoes instead of more green parts. Ideas on whether any of this is a good idea?

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Painting: To Paint or Not

I have a vintage iron chaise white with some rust. and a glass top table to match. Do I paint it? If so what color? I'm torn and need help with the decision. I'm open for all suggestions, it's in good shape with nice wheels

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Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 4 days ago
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    Marcia M 36 minutes ago
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    it with a CLEAR rustoleum spray. You MUST put some kind of protective coat on it or the rust will eat it away. I love this piece!!! And think that having it keep its character will add to the charm.

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Outdoor Living: Our Front Yard Pond and Other Projects

We just purchased this house and it has a great 3/4 acre yard with a pond in front. It has a fountain, w/a spray fountain (see white pvc pipe in pic). We like it OK, but it is dirty as it ...»
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I just had a thought? As you all know my son is in the marines, I Had just made this shade out of a whim, I am now hoping to find a clip on shade that goes with the bulb? Good Luck to me.
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Gardening: Get the Yucca Out of My Yard

I'm trying to get rid of some yucca plants that came with our home we purchased last year. As I was digging, I discovered HUGE tubers attached to these lovely guys, which made me think ...»
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Small Talk Mama Kansas City, MO 7 days ago
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Gardening: Fuchsia Question

Now that I live in Florida year round I would think I would be able to have the beautiful Fuchsias I use to get up north. I do see a type here but the flowers are so small and messy looking on the stems. Any reason why I can't get the one pictured? I use to have baskets and baskets of them all over my decks up north messy but gorgeous.
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Alice G Palm City, FL 6 days ago
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    I lived in Florida most of my life and never saw a fushia before I moved to the Pacific Northwest!
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Furniture: Old school desks

Ive got these two old school desks picked them up super super cheap at a yard sale. They are in perfect shape, the seats fold up nicely. Ive dated them to around 1890.I had them for sale on Craigslist, but the only hits I received were from a couple of "clowns" who wanted to send me a "cheque" and have cousin Vinny swing on by and pick them up. Anyway, Im not sure what to do with them. I do not want to paint them. Any ideas would be wonderful!
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Patricia W Eugene, OR on Apr 15, 2013
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    I'll Buy Them, They are so cute!!!
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Design & Décor: Chevron Wallpaper

I am looking for Chevron Wallpaper :( any suggestions? OR I would like to find wallpaper remnants, please HELP!
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Home Rejuvenator Kimberling City, MO 6 days ago
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    I think they sell chevron patterned shelf paper (like contact paper) at Ikea.
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Gardening: What is this and does it sting?

This is one of many bees that have been swarming around our backyard.... What are they, do they sting, why are they swarming in one particular area and close to the ground? Do they nest in the dirt or grass? they look and act very intimidating, but havent stung. Im afraid they will! Help!
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Carla D Atlanta, GA on Jun 27, 2012
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    I was stung by 10-15 fire ants and one or two of these things when I was about 5.. My dad ...»
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