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How to grow Hens and Chicks in a container
Posted by Stella Schaffert | June 24, 2015How do I start Hens & Chicks in a hanging form as is shown on your website? What kind of container and soil should I use? Stella
How to prevent tomato rot
Posted by Sam Shaver | June 24, 2015How can I prevent tomato rot?
Osmocote can be applied to plants that are already in the ground
Posted by kathy bohlin | June 24, 2015Can I use Osmocote on vegetable plants that have been in the ground for 3-4 weeks already. How do I apply to these plants?
How to grow blue potatoes
Posted by clyde peters | June 24, 2015I am growing blue potatoes for the first time. I added 14 inches of dirt when they were 16 inches tall. They have now grown 3 to 4 foot tops. I found small groups of taters coming off the vines on top of the ground. I assume these should be covered up. Do I use dirt or straw? I never ...
Use willow water to help new cuttings take root
Posted by Margaret ,ankiewicz | June 23, 2015You refer to willow water. What is that?
How to prune rhododendrons and azaleas
Posted by Margaret ,ankiewicz | June 23, 2015I have rhododendrons and azaleas that are getting "leggy" ! How do I prune these beauties?
When to transplant daphne plants and why Chilean Fire trees don’t bloom
Posted by wstrkmp | June 19, 2015I Marianne: I have two questions. First, I know daphnes don't like to be moved, but I have no choice. Understanding it might die, is there a time of year more favorable to transplanting? Second, I have a Chilean Fire tree that is about 5 years old, in full sun, and has never been fertilized. It has never bloomed. Do ...
How to determine what is eating potato plants
Posted by Bill Corry | June 19, 2015Marianne, Something IS EATING THE LEAVES ON MY POTATO PLANTS. A bug or aphid or something. Is there any kind of dust or spray that you could recommend to help alleviate this issue? Thanks Bill
How to grow Walla Walla sweet onions
Posted by Larry Trollen | June 18, 2015I have been trying to grow Walla Walla onions for a few years now and have not had any luck. Can you tell me how to grow these onions in the Olympia area? Do I need special soil, fertilizer, mulch, etc? How about watering? In general, what do I need to do to have nice big Walla Walla onions in ...
Can raspberry shortcake plants be divided?
Posted by TomandLinda | June 17, 2015We have a raspberry shortcake bush and this is the third year we have had it in a pot on our deck. It's doing very well and has gotten very large. Can we divide it, put say 1/3 back in the pot and could the other 2/3 be put directly in the ground in our garden? And if so, should ...
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