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Yellow leaves and stems on tomato plants
Posted by viking704 | June 3, 2014I planted my tomato plants four weeks ago and I noticed that a few of the plants are turning yellow at the top. Some of the leaves and the main stem. Is this a problem and, if so, what can I do?
Will my collard greens grow back?
Posted by Anise | June 3, 2014I am about to pick my collard greens. The leaves are very big, but I want it to be so when I'm done they will grow back with more leaves. Is it possible that they will continue grow? I picked my mustard greens and spinach, and they did not come back. It's been about two weeks. Do I have to ...
Snow peas won’t bloom
Posted by Darleen Pinckney | June 3, 2014My snow peas are very tall but not blooming. What is wrong? Is it too hot?
Thinning and storing irises and heirlooms
Posted by Dianne Vandell | June 2, 2014I have some iris plants that need thinning. Can I store them until next fall? I also have some Heirloom Harlequin bulbs. Can I store them until next fall?
Using herbicides to eliminate nutgrass and other invasive weeds
Posted by tom reid | June 2, 2014how can I kill nut grass in my garden?
Identifying grasses for seed purchase
Posted by Margaret Busby | June 2, 2014I would like to know the name of the grass growing in my yard so I can buy the seed. It grows in mats, spreading outward slowly. It has a very fine blade, is medium green, and about 2-4" in height. It prefers shade but grows in the sun if watered regularly. I think its a fescue, but which variety? ...
Protecting seedlings from crows
Posted by Margaret Busby | June 2, 2014I have seen crows in my garden in the early a.m. I notice some of my just sprouted bean plants have been pulled up with the tops eaten off them and other sprouts. Am I correct in connecting the two? Do crows pull up plants or eat the tops off? What can I do to keep them away?
Under watering tomato plants
Posted by Mary Schroeder | June 1, 2014I was gone for a week. My tomato plants didn't get enough water. Can I prune the plant back for it to restart? Or do I just leave it alone and hope for the best?
Watering tomatoes for a desert garden
Posted by Larry Mccauley | June 1, 2014I recently moved from Indiana to Tucson Az. I gardened years ago. I am starting to attempt "Big Boy" Tomatoes. I bought two from Home Depot and started two from seed. I also have six plants of Kentucky Wonder green beans that appear to love it here so far. My question is this. It has just started to get over ...
Growing Mexican primrose in a pot
Posted by Sandra Walzer | June 1, 2014Can I grow Mexican Primrose in a pot? If so, what kind of things do I need to know?
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