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I’m building a small dock soon and am looking for 1-2 x 55 gallon, plastic, sealed “blue barrels “. Anyone know where some are available near Van Buren, Henry, Jefferson counties? Of course, I’m looking for a bargain. Thank you!

Not sure we’re seeing many returning or new replacements that are mature. Neighbor has found 5, I believe this week. They’ve spent a lot of time on their farm with some projects. Several had already been found. Discouraging. I don’t think we’re located terribly far from Daver.

Years ago I planted several hundred shrubs of about 6-8 varieties that all produced berries for the wildlife. The grey or gray dogwoods that were located along a gravel road survived. They were eaten down every winter for several years, but survived and are doing well today. Nothing else made...

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I look forward to learning from your project!

In southeast Iowa, I’ve planted great success with swamp white oaks. A couple of hundred or so planted 16 years ago are over 15 feet tall, most lived, and with low branches growing from the ground up, the deer have not been able to rub the trunks. They can produce acorns at that age. I’ve also...

I’d appreciate your keeping us updated on your project. I’m considering a big project in the next several years. Not as big as yours, but big for me. I’m interested if you’re planning on tubing them and who will do most of your labor.

I’ve been pleased with the Iowa State Nursery…different sizes of orders. It doesn’t hurt to place your order as soon as possible, as they occasionally have shortages. I’ve called them a couple of times and they will work with you.

I’ve heard garlic and at least one brand of minerals mentioned as helping prevent EHD. How does that work and is there documented proof? I’ve heard from an expert that deer aren’t attracted to minerals after June. I’ve read it mentioned here that might not be the case everywhere or maybe with...

They’re everywhere in Northwest Mississippi. They’re hunted with dogs, shot and in fields with night scopes, from helicopters, etc. They’re smart, learn quickly from their mistakes, and reproduce like rabbits. If you see one or more, organize and get rid of every single one! Thinking you...

I’ve been planting 25-75 and tubing them the last few years. I get about $7 each in them, if I’m careful to get free shipping. I have a large project in mind possibly. I always have projects in the works, small and pretty big (for me). I appreciate the replies.

Tree tubes and stakes have gotten really expensive. Where do you buy yours, length, type, suggestions???

Good to see you’re taking up a new hobby to take up some of your spare time!

I find Skip's discussion on the pheasant rebound he's seeing in his neighborhood interesting and encouraging! I've been visiting Iowa for 18 years. I had never seen a pheasant in the wild until traveling in Iowa. My close friend, Paul Knox, checked my trail cams years ago, and my favorite...

This is a lazy way to make a couple of suggestions that I feel strongly about. I am a NR and understand where Skip's coming from. My suggestions are.... Avoid cross-bows as much as possible. Avoid rifles as much as possible. Avoid letting anyone bring hogs into Iowa. If you're aware of some...

We have a variety of food in our immediate neighborhood. One thing I did this year was plant some sorghum in an area we were hearing quails. We know the deer and turkeys have been hitting it. One thing I like about it is the deer didn't seem to have it at the very top of their favorite food...

Also, bucket and sorghum attract honey bees around August, September, when nectar is not accessible as it is during the springtime. This is really important as food sources become somewhat scarce that time of year. Then golden rod becomes important.

I enjoyed raising bees for 6-7 years but developed severe, life threatening allergies to their stings. After a few close calls I now take monthly allergy shots. I’m already off topic but beekeeping was the most interesting hobby I ever had. I learned last year that buckwheat and sorghum are...