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    ADVICE, RM43 and lawn growth

    Glyphosate is deactivated and is ineffective when it hits dirt so I don’t see a problem with seeding grass in May. Does RM43 have additional chemicals in it?
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    Chestnut crab leaf issue..what to do

    I’m not sure about the need oil but seven is deadly on bees. Have you ever tried Bt ( bacterial thurogensis)? Spelling might be off.
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    PSE Black Hawk take down recurve.

    I’ll take it. Thankyou very much. How much should I send for shipping? Rubee
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    MDC shipping timeline

    Just received my order of trees from MDC. Box was a bit roughed up but all trees wrapped well and in good shape.
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    MDC shipping timeline

    Hey Jimmy. I asked for the same shipping date for my order from MDC. I’m hoping they will be delivered by Thursday. They ship on Monday and expect them to reach their destinations before the weekend so the trees don’t sit in a parked hot truck or building over the weekend. Rubee
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    Chokecherry for lawn tree?

    Huh?
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    Public Comment is Open for Transgenic Darling 58 American Chestnut

    If I remember correctly, several times over the last few decades scientists have raised hopes of a viable disease resistant American chestnut tree. They all failed and died after a few years growth.
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    What do think might cause this?

    I’ve never seen that on wild free ranging deer but have on the bucks on the hunting TV shows. I always thought it was caused by rubbing on the wire fences in game farm enclosures. Could it be mange?
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    First Bluebirds of the Year

    I've had bluebirds at my place all winter.
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    Savage model 11 in .243 win pre accutrigger

    Savage 11 has a great reputation. The newer Savage XP II can be had with adjustable stock inserts to fit a youth with shorter length of pull. I just purchased my eleven year old grandson one in .350 legend caliber. This caliber is rated as more powerful then the .243 but has less kick and a...
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    Pears, If you were to pick just 3?

    Hunts with stick. Where are your Asian pears planted? What zone, specie of pear and drop time please?
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    Concordia Oaks and Swamp / Bur Hybrids

    Ordered 25 Concordia oak seedlings from MDC on sept 1st. will be planting them in north east lower peninsula of Michigan zone 5a-5b? Planning on using 5 foot tubes in sandy loam soil. Any ideas of what success and growth rate I can expect.
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    Issue with Yellow Dog Crab Apple

    Top might be winter die back or fire blight. scratch the bark as homer said and if dead cut it back to live wood.
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    No Such Thing As No Spray Apple

    Swampcat, In your second photo looks like some kind of insect egg case under the left limb upper corner. Can anyone identify what the insect is that laid them? Also, what spray did you use?
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    Bench grafting

    Thanks TC
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    Bench grafting

    TC. One more question please. Are you saying in your previous answer that a scion cannot get sap or nutrients from the pushing rootstock before a callus is formed? Thanks for your patience rubee
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    Bench grafting

    Thanks TC. Are you saying that it’s best to have a healed graft or callus before the rootstock wakes up and starts to push sap ? To prevent leakage?
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    Bench grafting

    I originally posted this question on the general forum by mistake ,should have posted it here. My question is concerning bench grafting crabs. I plan on bench grafting for my first time next Spring. Dolgo rootstock and larger later dropping crab scoin. Can I graft later in the Spring just as...
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    When to graft rootstock

    Hello, I’m new to grafting and looking forward to next Spring. I’m considering purchasing dolgo rootstock and grafting larger and later dropping crab scion. Do I need to wait for a callus to form before planting outside or can I graft later when the rootstock is coming out of dormancy and...
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    First fawn of the year

    Garlic mustard. Ok. I thought it was too early for buckwheat to be that large. Thanks
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