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SharonH’s Question
Posted by SharonH | March 26, 2017Hello, We have a quick question...Could you please tell us where the daffodil fields are located in the Puyallup area? We'd like to see the fields, while the flowers are still in bloom. Thanks for your help! Faithful Readers in Olympia
MemeSharon’s Question
Posted by MemeSharon | March 25, 2017Well, the joke is on ME. What I was told are Pinks are NOT, according to your response. So the "pinks" I have are like a groundcover with spikey leaves and pink balls of tiny flower balls that poke up out of them. I guess I need to know what they really ARE now! sheesh - red face.
DebiSue’s Question
Posted by debi dent | March 23, 2017I planted my tomato's in 17 gal. outdoor containers last week. I live in Florida, so to help with heat/water, I added a water drip system and screening to help with heat; additionally I purchased heat resistant tomato varieties and also I bought a simple moisture gauge. With all of this said, I'm trying hard this year to produce nice ...
Raecamp’s Question
Posted by Raenette Campbell | March 23, 2017I would like to know which clematis works best for growing up thru a rhododendron.
needshelp’s Question
Posted by needshelp | March 21, 2017My son was 18 when he was paralyzed. That was 24 years ago. While preparing for his recent memorial, we came across his collection of poppy seeds. He had filled a quart canning jar with seeds for his ongoing horticulturist experiments. Will these seeds still grow? Are there any tricks to help germinate the seeds? I hate to see them ...
MemeSharon’s Question
Posted by MemeSharon | March 21, 2017Hi Marianne! My pinks are taking over. I'd like to share them w/family, friends, but not certain how to do that properly. I've pruned them back but want to successfully take slips for replanting. Best way? Thanks!
karenk’s Question
Posted by karen ryers | March 18, 2017Do you have a newsletter, etc. that will tell me when your future talks are going to be & where? I'd love to hear your "Tips for a Last gardener" but don't know if I'll make Sunday in Bremerton. I just discovered I have 2 of your books on my bookshelf! Also, do you have any idea how to kill ...
bhsykes’s Question
Posted by Bonnie Sykes | March 16, 2017What is the best deer repellent and will it "sort of" last thru rain? Thanks.
bhsykes’s Question
Posted by Bonnie Sykes | March 16, 2017Enjoyed your talk in Bremerton last week. You mentioned putting Sluggo around plants in April. Is that ALL plants or just certain ones? I'm new to the area.
weeder63’s Question
Posted by weeder63 | March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 Hi Marianne, We have an area of our side yard that is very shady and very wet. There is land above it that slopes toward the yard. (see pictures). Because it is so wet much of the year, we have given up on trying to grow grass. As you can see in the pictures, it is mostly ...
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