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vfsurvivor’s Question
Posted by claudia clarke | June 9, 2013If I carefully remove all signs of horsetail from around a plant I want to move to a new property is it still possible to have it spread? In other words are there some tiny pieces you can't readily see on the plant? Thank you for your help
Nina’s Question
Posted by NINA MCCLOSKEY | June 7, 2013We are virgin gardeners. Have 20 forsythia bushes for the yard and someone suggested saving old coffee grounds to use for the planting. Are they wet grounds or dried out and just what do we do with them? Thank you for your help with this.
gardencrazy’s Question
Posted by Nadra McClain | June 7, 2013I have a dwarf kumquat that I planted in the ground. Part of the original dwarf size has retained its shape, but there are now quite a few taller branches that have developed. Should these be pruned back to the original size and if so, when? It is no longer fruiting.
chezeve’s Question
Posted by chezeve | June 7, 2013Hi Marianne, I need your expertise to settle a debate I've got going on the self-professed " master gardener" Jerry Baker. Are his myriad tonics safe to use on your trees & garden? I enjoy your site & I've been reading your column for years. I appreciate your service, it really helps. Thanks for your time! Eve Taylor
sjaasen’s Question
Posted by susie aasen | June 5, 2013A question today referenced wall o'waters. I have been growing tomatoes on my patio with great success using mini "greenhouses" of bubblewrap for several years. I set my plants out in early MAY (unless it's a particularly cold year) on our south-facing patio that gets morning and late afternoon sun. I plant the tomatoes in very large black pots, mixing ...
bjdobson’s Question
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jimbo’s Question
Posted by Jim Bass | June 2, 2013I have tomatoes the size of an egg on my vines but my vines are turning yellow Why
laurie’s Question
Posted by laurie | June 2, 2013I purchased Sunshine (blueberry) and Raspberry shortcake plant. What size containers should I put them in as I will want to leave them. Also, what soil preparation would work best. Live in University Place with western exposure on high bank waterfront. Thanks. I read your column faithfully. Laurie
MABORBE’s Question
Posted by Marion Borbely | June 1, 2013What time of year is the best for transplanting iris bulbs?
shepmama’s Question
Posted by Valerie Shepard | May 31, 2013I'm an organic gardener, had lettuce started for the winter (mild here in southeastern NC) and it finally started growing well, in March, was good for about a month and then began to bolt and turn bitter. Is there a way to prevent this, and is there something I can do with it once harvested when it's too bitter? Val ...
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