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Mystery plant: Tall with white flowers
Posted by karosplace | July 20, 2014I cannot locate anything about these plants. They are about 3 feet tall and are taking over a section of my garden. I love them, though, and I wish I knew more about them. The white flowers droop over so pretty and are a nice background, since I do weddings here. I'm also trying to find out what this flying ...
Yellow leaves on tomato plants, broccoli going to seed
Posted by mdumaine | July 20, 2014Good Morning, Marianne. I live in Auburn, Washington. Why are my tomato plant leaves turning yellow? Also what is causing my Broccoli to go to seed?
No blooms on Calla lily
Posted by noris bosch | July 19, 2014Why did my Calla lily not bloom? It has lush green leaves and looks healthy but no blooms.
Hydrangeas haven’t bloomed in two years
Posted by Francine Brown | July 19, 2014My hydrangeas have not bloomed for the last two years. Before that they were gorgeous, with many large blossoms. What can I do to get them to bloom again??
Too hot for Hot Lips salvia?
Posted by TomandLinda | July 18, 2014 | Marianne's FavoriteMy Hot Lips salvia has lost much of its bright red color and is now blooming only white in color. I have it planted in a clay pot. Was wondering if maybe the plant is in some stress over the hot weather we are encountering. Your thoughts...
Watering Four O’Clock seeds
Posted by Deborah Province | July 18, 2014I started some Four O'Clock seeds in small biodegradable pots. How often should I water these seeds?
Moth infestation of gooseberry bush
Posted by Sheila Means | July 18, 2014We have a gooseberry bush which is laden with berries. I have picked 3 quarts already and there are probably at least 4 more to go. Two days ago I noticed some of the leaves on the ends of this year's shoots had been nibbled completely away. This morning more have been affected. I have found one little ball of ...
Replanting collards after moth invasion
Posted by Anise | July 18, 2014My collard greens started off real good until the white moths moved in. Now the collards are gone. I plan on digging them all up and replanting. Do I have to get rid of all the soil or can I use the same and turn it? I ordered agricultural fleece to put over my garden. Do you think this will ...
DIY frame for vine plants
Posted by Katiera Nelson | July 17, 2014This question is in reference to your post on Lowe's website http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/gardening-and-outdoor/regions/northwest/microfarming/article I really love this corner and would like to adapt it to my deck. I can build the planter boxes and frame with no problem but need clarification on the what looks like wire for vine plants. Is it a A-frame set-up like one would use for cucumbers, ...
How to kill morning glory
Posted by Ruby Ryan | July 17, 2014I have tried many weed killers to kill morning glory and none of them have worked. Can you offer a suggestion for getting rid of these? Thank you.
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