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Samples for Gardening Group
Posted by Beverly Stehlik | September 16, 2017Hi - I am on the Board of Directors of the Capital Area Master Gardener Association in Lansing, MI and we are interested in getting samples of your product for our Winter Symposium coming up in January of 2018. We generally have about 200 attendees and provide them each with bags of samples and informational brochures, and would love to ...
Could This Unknown But Pretty Shrub Be a Poinsettia?
Posted by Arlene Parker | September 9, 2017While walking to our vehicle, we spotted this shrub at the base of a tree in the shade, in a public park. We were careful to remove one plant, took it home and planted it in a pot. It was smallish a few weeks ago, but since being repotted and kept in dappling shade, it's growing quickly. It reminds us ...
Free Sample
Posted by Kimberly Taylor | September 5, 2017How do I get the free sample?
When to Prune a Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Posted by Carol Bigham-PerezCBP333 | September 4, 2017Our two Dwarf Alberta Spruces have "filled-out" so much that they now are starting to block the basement entrance. Can they be pruned-down on the outside and still recover their foliage on the outside? If so, when is the best time? Thanks, Carol
Why Did My Black Beauty Elephant Ears Turn Green?
Posted by Jeannie Mouse | September 4, 2017Hello! I bought some black beauty elephant ears last year. I absolutely fell in love with them. I wintered them, then re-planted them this year. Last year they were black, but this year they are green! What happened? Why are they not black this year? Thanks
Where Can I Purchase Osmocote for ACR Plants?
Posted by Rodney Bowen | September 3, 2017Where can I purchase Osmocote acid pellets for potted spruce seedlings?
How to Grow My First Plant
Posted by Dee Vall | September 3, 2017I have been curious about growing a plant but as I kept reading about this plant, it needs heat and humidity. Easy perhaps but I live in New York. The weather here is not helpful. Any tips on how can I grow my plant inside my apartment during the winter time?
Why Are My Hollyhocks Not Doing Well?
Posted by Skip Hubler | September 3, 2017My hollyhocks are not growing to my satisfaction. Everything around them grows wonderfully. The hollyhocks grow but only one or two flowers open at a time. The leaves are turning brown and dying. I looked for any kind of insect problem but did not find any. What would your advise be? Thank you very much!!
How To Grow Delphinium
Posted by Sue Patske | September 3, 2017There is more foliage on my delphiniums then flowers, and the flowers are small. Is there something I can do? They are about 4-years old, and have been like that for the last 2 years.
How to Grow Basil and Mint
Posted by woltzen | September 3, 2017Hi, My basil and mint herbs have both flowered. Does flowering ruin the flavor of the whole plant for the season?
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