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Can I mix cedar needles in with the soil around my tomatoes?
Posted by Kimberly McCurdy | May 13, 2014Can I mix cedar needles in with the soil around my tomatoes?
When to harvest purple potatoes
Posted by randall jones | May 13, 2014How can I tell when my purple potatoes are ready to harvest? This is my first time planting them in my garden.
Removing sod to plant a flower garden
Posted by Graciela Lallier | May 13, 2014I want to know the way of preparing the soil for flowers when you have grass.
Osmocote use for hanging planters
Posted by Kae Wise | May 12, 2014How do I use Osmocote on an established hanging planter?
Harvesting collard and mustard greens
Posted by Anise | May 12, 2014Hi Marianne, I have a raised garden and have collard and mustard greens. Now that they are big enough to pick do I pick from the top or bottom or do I cut? This is my 1st time trying to garden and I need help. Thanks!
How to care for a blooming begonia
Posted by Barbara Spiker | May 12, 2014Hi, my daughter just bought me a yellow Begonia. It's in a flower pot, I don't know if I should keep it there, or put in flower bed? And also how to tend to it? TY! Barb
Where to purchase Sweet Spot roses
Posted by Chloee | May 12, 2014Marianne, loved your article on Tesselaar's "Sweet Spot" roses. Where can I buy them? I live on the Olympic Peninsula, and have looked from Silverdale to Bonney Lake with no luck. What nursery stocks them or would order them for me? HELP!
How to plant a new Hydrangea bush
Posted by Pat Garrity | May 12, 2014What is the best method for planting my new hydrangeas (approx. 4-5 gallons) and how much Osmocote should be applied?
Using water to get rid of pests
Posted by Ella Gant | May 12, 2014What's the best solution to use to spray vegetables for pest control? Is Epsom salt good and if so, what strength do I use?
Why are my squashes rotting on the ends?
Posted by James Freeman | May 12, 2014Why are my squashes rotting on the ends?
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