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Samples/local rep?
Posted by Marcia Hirst | February 9, 2023I am an Illinois Master Gardener. We are hosting a garden conference in March. I was told we can get Osmocote samples for our bags. Can you help me find out how? Thank you!
Yellowing Strawberry tree
Posted by Debbie Nighswonger | February 8, 2023My son in Auburn, Washington has three mature Strawberry trees in his backyard in full sun. They are about 10’ tall, all at a back fence in about a 12” deep raised bed, in straight line from each other, spaced about 12’ apart. The one in the middle stays bright green whereas the two on the outside turn a paler ...
Potting soil for the PNW
Posted by Lorene Johnson | February 8, 2023Marianne, I am curious if you have a favorite potting soil for the Pacific Northwest? I have heard many complaints lately about Miracle Grow Potting Soil and I have always used that, but I too have noticed lots of trash in it lately. Is there another kind that you would recommend for our gardens? Thank you for your help!!
Skip or Cherry Laurel Winter Burn
Posted by Karen Meyers | February 7, 2023Hello! I just planted these laurels last Spring ( 2022) This winter burn happened in the past Montreal or so .. I had been out town for the last two weeks. I have 12 of these. I have no idea how to approach this .. Only to say I am quite concerned. Do you think they will survive? Thank you ...
Which fertilizer is best?
Posted by Rachel Altounian | February 7, 2023Please advise me which Osmocote timed release fertilizer is best for dahlias? Thank you.
Lace Cap Hydrangea
Posted by Lorene Johnson | February 4, 2023I have a blue Lace cap Hydrangea planted under a very large Fir tree. I do water and fertilize it but it has always done poorly. Can I prune it down about half way and will it respond better and not be so woody? I cleaned a bunch of the old wood out of the center, but it just did ...
growing swiss chard
Posted by Karen5235 DeAngelis | February 4, 2023I live in Northeastern Ohio and I would like to know how to plant Fordhook Giant Swiss chard. Thank you, Karen
Trial packs
Posted by Joyce Hochsprung | February 4, 2023When I go to Members Corner to request trial packs there is no place to request them. Has the program been discontinued?
Bromeliad aechmea pink
Posted by Sue Perek | January 26, 2023I received this plant in December. Great flower in the center. Since, it has died off (normal). Three New flowers are also coming, great. What do i do with the leaves and section where the flower was? It has disconnected itself from the rest of the plant. Do I repot it as another plant or toss it? Also, do I ...
Hellebore with black spots
Posted by Dorothy Hudson | January 18, 2023Had been thriving in this spot for years but developed black spots on leaves. Why and how should I treat?
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