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Shadecloth

Friday, July 9th, 2010

When I heard of a friend doing this - I about fell over. WHY hadn’t I thought of that????

You don’t need expensive row covers to protect garden veggies from menaces. Instead, hit a few garage sales or thrift stores and buy old, sheer nylon curtains.

They’re cheap and will last for many years. Sheers repel hail and hot sun, yet they let in plenty of light, air and rain. After harvest, shake out the dirt, launder in hot water and store for the next year.

I’m even thinking about using as a ’slight’ shade cloth for my ‘maters’. This Oklahoma sun can get TOO hot!

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