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Any interest in propane lawnmower conversion plans?
Comments (30)If there isn't, it's only because of a lack of marketing. There are so many advantages, but for me as a home owner, the biggest would be just the convenience and safety not having to keep gasoline in the garage. That's probably one major reason I bought a battery powered Neuton mower. What do you do if you don't even have a garage or shed? As far as commercial mowers go, I would think a great number of people would use a "green" lawn service instead of anything else if they had the choice. Another big thing with the Lehr propane powered machines is they are quieter. That would be a big selling point for me if the lawn service used quieter machines, and mulching mowers that wouldn't require loud blowers to clean up after. The other big thing is propane is cheaper now, plus most propane if produced domestically. Propane powered mowers are expensive to buy, but I don't think it's nearly that expensive to convert them. One lawn service I contacted about it said the biggest expense was the DOT approved propane tanks. These have excess flow valves that cut off the gas flow if it detects a severed fuel line. Here is a link that might be useful: Article about lawn companies that are changing to propane...See MoreGood starter amorphophalus?
Comments (8)I actually grew up in Vandercook Lake which you likely know......graduated 30 years ago now and haven't lived there in 28, but still visit my mom. You will have a lot of luck with konjac for sure.....and in Michigan there is a lot of sand so drainage and water will not be a problem!! Every now and again they have Am. titanum seed on ebay which is the way to go since they are almost 100% guaranteed to germinate......they are nearly evergreen.....for me they will go dormant for maybe 2 months once they decide to shut it down. Dracontium are far rarer than any Amorph in my opinion, but the inflorescence is not impressive on most (the influorescence on most Amorphs are also not very impressive in my opinion). If you can get a Dracontium polyphyllum this is an easy one......mine has been dormant for maybe 2 months in the past 5 years and I grow them in front of a window for the winter on a heat mat. Best of luck :o) Dan...See MoreGood 'starter' varieties?
Comments (19)You have been getting excellent advice, Produgod. I once lived in a location with just over 90 frost-free days each year. Moved about 40 miles and with a little longer growing season my choices have expanded quite a bit. But by this time it was the late-'70s and the Early Girl tomato had hit the market. Back in the early days, I seemed to be "stuck" with Sub-Arctic in order to enjoy any ripe tomatoes before frost. It surprised me to learn that Cooperative Extension recommends Early Girl for gardeners in zone 9 Arizona. That's a hot part of the country! Seems that they benefit from a quick-maturing variety which ripens before the Summer heat sets in. Tomato Growers Supply, a company based in Florida refers to EG as "our customers' favorite early variety," and Washington State Cooperative Extension says, "(p)robably the most widely grown tomato in the Puget Sound area" - one corner of the country to the other. But one thing Produgod, if you hang around here very much, you just gotta grow some other and more interesting varieties along side the Early Girl, or Celebrity, or whatever of these very popular tomatoes you choose. Not the most wonderful tomato flavor in the world, to my way of thinking. Nor is it of impressive size. However, for a "sure thing" it would be hard to beat Early Girl. I still grow a few plants every year. Steve...See MoreAny one interested in 8 starter african violet plants for $10 postage?
Comments (7)Hi begonia, I don't want anything in trade. The postage is only to get my extra babies to someone who wants them. If you decide you'll take advantage of my offer at this time you can still pick what 8 you would prefer & I'll do my best to get those to you. Next step is to let me know you are interested & I'll send my address so you can send the cash for postage. 11 people have taken advantage of this opportunity in the last 2 weeks & all got back to me that they were pleased & will do it again when I have extras to offer again. This does a heart good that loves to share. Thanks for inquiring, Trudy...See Moreskibby (zone 4 Vermont)
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