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8102 posts in 1148 days

Location: SW Ontario, Canada
Hardiness Zone: 5b
Website: www.execulink.com/~yohan

Born and raised on a farm, rural life is in my blood, although I wouldn't consider myself as a farmer-type person.
I do, however, enjoy my backyard!

My GARDENING GOALS
* to grow as much of my food as possible on my little piece of land
* to create a personal retreat in my backyard so that I do not need to travel in order to find a place to relax
* to re-develop my front yard into its natural state of being part of the northern-most part of the Carolinian Forest

Oh.. and I'm also a member of:
*HomeRefurbers (http://homerefurbers.com/members/MsDebbieP) and
*LumberJocks (http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/MsDebbieP)

- Debbie

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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dixiegalpa

2 posts in 975 days

posted 975 days ago

Thanks for the welcome:) debbie

-- Debbie, Pennsylvania

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DollyNEW

3 posts in 967 days

posted 965 days ago

Thanks for the welcome Debbie

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Liz1

10 posts in 957 days

posted 956 days ago

Thanks for the welcome. I see you manage to keep busy, too!

-- Gardening in the North! (zone 3/4) http://www.HealthyLivingDIY.com

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 956 days ago

I try ;0

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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steve35351

2 posts in 946 days

posted 945 days ago

Hi
Well thank you i only wish i could post more of them but well there is only 6 pic’s that we can post here boohooo

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inthedirttn

76 posts in 941 days

posted 938 days ago

Thanks for the welcome!!!

-- '"Inthedirttn" Zone 9

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PanamaJack

214 posts in 948 days

posted 934 days ago

Hey Debbie hope you enjoy the on the GardenTenders website.

-- One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade; Chinese Proverb - Zone 5B

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 933 days ago

I’m enjoying :)

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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GrandmaT

5305 posts in 1026 days
hardiness zone 5

posted 907 days ago

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday dear Deb, Happy Birthday to You …
May you truly have a glorious day!!!!!!

-- "A beautiful garden is a work of heart" -- Royal Oak, MI - Zone 5

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 907 days ago

thank you :)
I had the best weekend!! Bonfire breakfast, hot dog night at my brother’s on Saturday, potluck yesterday—and my brother wrote a song for me, for my birthday!! Can’t get more special than that :)
And today .. well I’m so tired that I feel like I’m 50 years old!

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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GrandmaT

5305 posts in 1026 days
hardiness zone 5

posted 907 days ago

Well certainly sounds like the “40’s” left with a bang!!!! I am so glad you had a marvelous birthday celebration!

-- "A beautiful garden is a work of heart" -- Royal Oak, MI - Zone 5

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 907 days ago

definitely memorable!!! :)

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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StraightEdge

1 post in 854 days

posted 854 days ago

Thanks for the welcome!
Aren’t you also on LumberJocks?

Carlyle

-Cheers!-

-- Cheers!

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 854 days ago

yes I am
i recognize that name!!! Carlyle.. Welcome

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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puce

8 posts in 829 days

posted 828 days ago

Thanks for the warm welcoming!

-- puce, zone 5a

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Sir_Robert

3 posts in 917 days

posted 701 days ago

Ms. Debbie,
I wrote a book called 7 Violet: The Harper Chronicles. It’s fiction, but it gave me an appreciation for what it takes to write something more than “lol”. Bravo to you!

I do have a question: Where can I get clean straight shoots from a hazelnut tree. I saw a craftsman on YouTube demonstrate how he makes beautiful little flowers on his lathe. We don’t have hazelnut bushes/trees in Michigan, so if you could refer me to someone who does, I’d be glad to turn them a small bouquet if they send me some nice shoots. Each flower requires about an 8 inch section of hazelnut. Diameter should be between 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch. Thanks.

-- Regards, Sir Robert

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 701 days ago

oh I’ve seen those cute little flowers.
I hope someone can help you out with this question. You should post your question in the forums to make sure everyone sees it.

Also, have you posted a request on LumberJocks.com? There are a lot more members and you might find someone local to you.

(and thanks for the Bravo) :)

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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Terri

29 posts in 641 days
hardiness zone 7

posted 640 days ago

Thanks for the welcome, MsDebbieP! So many people here have been so welcoming, gives one the warm fuzzies…I LOVE that feeling! :-)

Glad you liked the verse, too. That’s from a poem (can’t remember the title) by Elizabeth Barrett Browning ~ love her poetry.

-- Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees, takes off his shoes, the rest sit round it, and pick blackberries...

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Rog

75 posts in 704 days
hardiness zone 8b

posted 491 days ago

Debbie, I just want to send you some sunshine. Spring is finally here in Washington. Can you feel the warm rays yet. Rog PS will post more photos of the flowers from my hiking trips with the Mt St Helens Hiking Club.

-- Listen quitely and nature will tell you what to do..Open your eyes widely and you will be amazed..

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 491 days ago

well I’m not feeling the warm rays today—it’s raining. Lots of rain today!
But the past week has been pretty good, overall.

I’ll be watching for the photos!!!

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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Profenceworks

15 posts in 250 days

posted 249 days ago

Debbie I think you’re a pretty amazing lady. You have posted some really cool projects and always have something great to add.

-- http://www.profenceworks.com http://www.productionfenceworks.com http://www.orlandofencecompany.com http://www.fencesavannah.com

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 249 days ago

gosh.. thanks for those kind words. ... I’m such a beginner when it comes to gardening and I’m more of a student here.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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LadyPantheress

43 posts in 206 days
hardiness zone 7

posted 200 days ago

Thank you for that. Now I feel better about using the pellets. :-)

Hugs
LP

-- ~ Harm None ~

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LadyPantheress

43 posts in 206 days
hardiness zone 7

posted 179 days ago

Thank you for replying to my blog and my garden section. I do agree that trail and error is a learning experience. Besides I do love to sow seeds and I have plenty and do have plenty of time as well:-) Thank you for being positive for me and my garden.

Hugs
LP

P.S. I just love reading about your posts and entries.

-- ~ Harm None ~

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Robin

2302 posts in 410 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 179 days ago

Debbie, I guess I am not feeling very radical these days. Robin seemed to fit better. : )

-- Robin, Massachusetts - "Live simply so others can simply live." M. Gandhi

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 179 days ago

ah—visualizing EVERYONE becoming self-reliant on their land. Yes, that wouldn’t be very radical if everyone was doing what you are doing :)

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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Robin

2302 posts in 410 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 178 days ago

Debbie, the more I am reading about permaculture, the more I am believing there are many people who think as I do. Life feels so right these days, I don’t feel very radical. I just feel peaceful. If you want to read a great book on permaculture that is not focused primarily on gardening, read Permaculture: Principles & Pathways Beyond Sustainability by David Holmgren. A very thought-provoking book I just finished, maybe I will write a review for it. I just bought Gaia’s Garden 2nd edition today. I am excited to see the changes from the first edition I checked out from the library. I decided it was a keeper.

-- Robin, Massachusetts - "Live simply so others can simply live." M. Gandhi

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 178 days ago

there is a world-wide change taking place, not only to take care of the environment but each other as well.
We are slowly moving away from the the “all about me” phase of our evolution and into the “we” mentality.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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Robin

2302 posts in 410 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 178 days ago

I think you may be right, Debbie.

-- Robin, Massachusetts - "Live simply so others can simply live." M. Gandhi

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galetonco

16 posts in 170 days
hardiness zone 4b

posted 160 days ago

Thank you Debbie,when I figure out the blog I have a lot to share. Mark

-- mark nickerson in Colorado

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MsDebbieP

8102 posts in 1148 days
hardiness zone 5b

posted 160 days ago

I look forward to hearing about your gardens!

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

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galetonco

16 posts in 170 days
hardiness zone 4b

posted 158 days ago

thank you Debbie,I will try that,only have a couple of days a week when I have time to spend on the computer. Happy Spring Time. Mark

-- mark nickerson in Colorado

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