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Every year we have a doe have a fawn(s) on our property. Yesterday while we were working in the garden, there was a very small doe acting strangely in the field, I told hubby that she was probably ready to have her fawn, as small as she is, she had a big belly. So this morning, there she was with her baby, the smallest fawn that we've ever seen. I wish that I had got a picture, so cute!

I love the flavor of Celebrity and always plant San Martzano's for canning. And every year I try another one, this year it's Johnson something? I can't remember the name, but it's Johnson something. I'll see how it goes

Update on the deer this spring eating daffodils. I had an early morning hair appointment and I was telling the ladies how they ate my crocus, tulips and daffs. Another customer heard me and said that she and all of her neighbors had the same thing happen. How weird?

For years I've mixed Miracle Whip with catsup and horseradish for burgers, onion rings, turkey sliders, any sandwich at all, it's sooo good!

I can only speak for our experience. We have to have an electric fence or it's no veggie garden. I diligently spray the flower beds with Liquid Fence constantly in order to enjoy the flowers. The only problem is if it rains then you have to make sure to get them sprayed again right away. Or when it rains days in a row, it's not good....and it stinks SO bad. We went away for four days two years ago in the middle of summer and had our son spray the flower beds and he was throwing up while doing it, lol!

I know it's crazy! We've been here over 30 years and it's the first time that it's happened.

We've had an electric fence for 21 years now because of the deer. But, many times they have jumped it and got tangled in the wire. No harm to the deer, but damage to the garden. If elk were to come around, I honestly don't think any electric fence will stop them. We have bear too, but they've never bothered the garden. Hubby uses the trail cam a lot.

I've been checking too. They just want it to go away and become a distant memory, meanwhile their business goes on until the next time...

They ate them all right down to the ground, I was just shocked. OMG, I don't want any elk here, fighting with the deer is bad enough.

First time ever in the spring, the deer got really hungry Wednesday night and ate my tulips, crocus and daffodils off right down to the ground! I have to use the stinky spray all summer to keep them away and for years we've had an electric fence around the veggie garden. I couldn't believe what I saw they did in all of the flower beds. I love critters, but darn it!!!

Thanks Lavender!

I was wondering how those who plant from seeds are doing with their plants? So far so good here, this is my second year. My San Martzano's are looking good so far, saying with my fingers and toes crossed! I planted late, because last year my plants got very spindly waiting until the ground was warm enough to plant them. TIA!

I haven't found any seeds for them locally, but I'll check the catalogs to see if I can find them.

I wash them, crush them up and put around plants in the garden to keep cut worms away.

Yes, that's it, thank you!!!

I never got any, but I remember folks posting how delicious they are. I want to try some different things this year, and I remembered the discussion, just not the name of the radish, but I think the name was something about a fruit?

I remember a few years back a discussion on radishes and someone provided info on a certain kind that was really delicious. I know Martins sold them back then, but I've been checking out their radishes and evidently they don't carry them anymore. Does anyone else remember? TIA!

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thanks so much, this is the exact chart that I thought that I'd saved last year

Does anyone know the best time(s) to start seeds indoors for tomatoes and peppers? I thought that I had saved my info from last year, but I can't find it now. Last year was the first year that I found some extra time to do my own. I'm trying to decide what others to do, I'm thinking squash for sure and possibly cukes. Maybe others, I'll see

No.

It sure is. Many of us in our area have contacted local legislators to no avail. Not a peep from anyone...

Thank you for posting this.

Cajun Shrimp Linguini I always change things a bit. I did use salt in my pasta water. Instead of all green peppers, I used a mix of green, red and orange ones. I also added a little zucchini that I had on hand. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cajun-shrimp-linguine Ingredients 6 ounces whole-grain linguine or fettuccine 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's) 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided 3/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 5 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 bay leaves 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup half-and-half Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking liquid. Step 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine Cajun seasoning and shrimp in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp mixture to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp mixture from pan. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Step 3 Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and 1 tablespoon thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup cooking liquid, salt, bay leaves, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Remove pan from heat; stir in shrimp and pasta. Stir in half-and-half. Cook 1 minute over medium heat or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme.