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Where can I buy peach zinnia or nasturtium seeds?
Posted by TomandLinda | May 5, 2015Good Morning Marianne, In your travels around Western Washington this spring have you seen any of the Zinnia, Zinderella Peach available in nurseries? I'm also searching for the Nasturtium seed, Flame Thrower. Thank You...
How to keep squirrels from eating nuts in the yard
Posted by SharonH | May 3, 2015Any suggestions on how I can keep the squirrels from taking/eating the walnuts and hazelnuts in my backyard? Thanks very much for your help!
Can Osmocote Outdoor & Indoor Plant Food Be Used with Vegetables?
Posted by Chi Kaufman | May 3, 2015I have Osmocote Outdoor & Indoor Plant Food - not Osmocote Flower & Vegetable Plant Food. Will it put the most energy into the foliage and not into the vegetable and blossom? I wish to develop the edible portion the most. What about herbs? Thank you, Chitown
How to feed petunias
Posted by terri wieden beck | May 3, 2015Can I use Osmocote on petunias?
Recommended amount of Osmocote for hanging baskets
Posted by PEGGY LEHR | May 2, 2015How much Osmocote do I put in a 10-inch basket? Thank you.
How to care for golden currants
Posted by Kelly Johnson | April 30, 2015Hi, Marianne! For Earth Day, I received a golden currant sapling from Haggen. The little planting guide they gave me is for a shore pine. Can you tell me in what conditions my golden currant would be most happy? Thank you! Kelly
Ground cover recommendations for Southern California
Posted by Alex Moeller | April 30, 2015I am looking for ground-covers to use on a steep embankment 10-15' high. Soil is very porous and fine (not clumps), partly full sun & part maybe 1/2 sun. Am taking out some old 50' pines and need ground-covers to grow between and spread over many roots. Good at holding soil. Flowers preferred but not essential. Steep hillside makes easy ...
Can I use gray dishwater to water my plants?
Posted by Sami Jaye | April 30, 2015Is used dish washing water good for garden plants?
Can I successfully grow Forget-me-nots in the North?
Posted by Joseph Ralph | April 30, 2015I live in the North. How about Forget-me-nots?
Is colored print newspaper safe to use as a weed block in my garden?
Posted by Joseph Ralph | April 30, 2015Should you NOT use colored print newspaper?
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