Forum Guidelines - Please Read

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Places to buy dwarf fruit trees

JonZ — 2010-12-21T03:57:27Z

Hello, I live in Windermere, FL, (just west of Orlando). Is there a place near here to buy dwarf fruit trees? I just moved here from Massachusetts and am having trouble finding local farms/nurseries in the area. So if I get 2 questions here :) I would like to also ask if there are any organic farms around here and/or any U-pick farms. Thank you, Jon

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hank235 — 2009-11-10T20:09:55Z

I would like to send a sample of my newly patented adjustable Plant stake called a GroPole. It sets a full 12' into the soil and starts out at 24' in height. It adjusts in height at 5' increments to a total height of 60' tall. It is primarily for Tomato plants but is well suited for Peas, Beans, Tall flowers, small trees, shrubs, etc. You can also space two apart and apply nylon netting for a trellis form Peas, flowers, and all climbing vines. It is made of UV protected ABS plastic which is strong, sturdy, and durable for many years of use. I am interested in your evaluation of the product which we plan to launch with a Direct Response TV commercial in Feb.2010. May I please send you one. Let me know where and I will send if off directly. Thanks for your consideration Hank Lisciotti GroPole LLC Leominster, Ma 01453 978 466 6661 'mailto:hank@gropole.com'>hank@gropole.com

Old FG Patio is moving

host — 2009-02-13T02:57:42Z

The old FloridaGardener Patio is moving here, please do not post in the old Patio forum as that link will be deleted and the board dimantled. The old Patio ran on O'Reilly WebBoard 4.10.30, which is ancient now by today's standards. This new forum will be much more interactive and FUN! Welcome to the New gardening forum everyone.

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