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My first try at cheese from goat milk got me thinking. One side says raw milk tastes best, the other side worries about germs. Where do you stand?

Update: Squash vine borers attacked my zucchini, here's how I saved them

My zucchini plants suddenly wilted last Tuesday, and I panicked. After slicing a stem open, I found fat white larvae eating from the inside. I grabbed some Bacillus thuringiensis from the garden store and injected it into the vines with a small syringe. It stopped the borers dead, and the plants are recovering now.

Pro tip: Ask your neighbors about their garden secrets

I learned more from chatting with old-timers on my street than any book. One showed me how to test soil with just a jar of water. It's saved me so much guesswork.

Has anyone worked with Duramax Sheds Online?

Found a great deal on a StoreAll shed but want to vet the site first. Has anyone worked with Duramax Sheds Online ?