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Sandy Burrell replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Mice in your seed trays? Here's a simple solution!

"I've found that fabric softener sheets from the dollar store work well too."

Jan 2

Paul Cross replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Propagation by "Root" cuttings

"Horizon does have an extensive catalog of medicinal herb seeds. I wish I could report that I've had good success with their seeds, but I have not. It's been years since I've bought from them, but I had two bad experiences on two…"

Oct 31, 2012

Pamela Johnson replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Propagation by "Root" cuttings

"www.horizonherbs.com"

Oct 31, 2012

Karolyn Fournier replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Mice in your seed trays? Here's a simple solution!

"Is anyone aware of a supplier in Canada? Or even if this product is legally sold in Canada? I've googled, but without success. :( "

Oct 23, 2012

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Oct 2, 2012

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Timothy Lamprey replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Mice in your seed trays? Here's a simple solution!

"We sell propane and the mice always build nests under the scale. We place 1 pack under the scale and it keeps them away for a month. We have also used it near the bird seed stored in the warehouse. Keeps them away from the seed."

Sep 30, 2012

Kris Mattie replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Mice in your seed trays? Here's a simple solution!

"Thanks Timothy! I believe we might sell this product in our garden center, I'll have to try it now that the mice will be rushing in to keep warm for the winter. :( Do you know if it is effective in an localized…"

Sep 30, 2012

Timothy Lamprey replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Mice in your seed trays? Here's a simple solution!

"We have had success by using a product from Bonide called Mouse Magic. They look like big tea bags. The bags are filled with mint oil. The mice hate the mint smell. Each packet lasts for about 30 days. How many to use would depend on the air…"

Sep 29, 2012

Michael Pawelek replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Mice in your seed trays? Here's a simple solution!

"Before there were chemical options the Amish probably used a more natural approach. "Here kitty, kitty! " :)"

Sep 27, 2012

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Mice in your seed trays? Here's a simple solution!

I have been growing for 13 year and have always had problems with mice getting in our seed trays. So this past season I decided to use a simple trick used by the Amish to keep mice out of there house. (i grew up in Amish country)I took an unopened box of moth balls and poked some holes in the top of the box then place it on the floor by our seed rack. No more MICE!! See More

Sep 27, 2012

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Kris Mattie replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Propagation by "Root" cuttings

"Thanks Michael for your interest in my situation! To answer your question:Ephadrea seed is really not an option, which is too bad because that would make my job a whole lot easier! I"ll keep everyone update on my success…"

Sep 27, 2012

Michael Pawelek replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Propagation by "Root" cuttings

"Kris, I thought after 40 years in the nursery business I had propagated just about every possible plant in this hemisphere but ephadrea is not one of them. Your propagation set up sounds top notch so hopefully someone closer to your area…"

Sep 26, 2012

Kris Mattie replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Propagation by "Root" cuttings

"Currently, I am trying root cutting with "Ephadrea". We have set up a simple mist system and I have it set to go off 7 seconds, 3 times an hour. Our greenhouse is heated year round with a temp going no lower than 58 degrees. I am located…"

Sep 25, 2012

Michael Pawelek replied to Kris Mattie's discussion Propagation by "Root" cuttings

"Could you list some of the plants you are thinking about taking root cuttings from at this time? There are so many thousands of varieties on the market and some are prone to great success with root cuttings and some are near impossible. What is…"

Sep 25, 2012