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pmc435’s Question
Posted by Patricia Cook | May 19, 2013when planting melons and squash, how far apart should the plants be so they do not cross pollinate?
katcorby’s Question
Posted by kathleen corbett | May 18, 2013This is the second year in Florida trying to grow container tomatoes and they always split.What causes that?I have lots of tomatoes they are heat resistant and so far only one is splitting maybe I can save the others what is the reason for this?Thank You.
valleyfever’s Question
Posted by claudia clarke | May 17, 2013I'm going to be moving to a 5 acre farm with no nasty horsetails. The property I live on now has been overtaken by them. I would love to move some of my plants I cherish to the new property. Even though I would pull all horsetails from my plants is it still possible to unknowingly "infect" the new property ...
teichmarsh1’s Question
Posted by Robert Teichman | May 14, 2013Is Osmocote safe for use un a water garden with fish?
bperry2’s Question
Posted by Bev Perry | May 13, 2013I attended your presentation at the Tukwila CC on gardening for birds. I didn't get one of your handouts and couldn't wait for more to be printed. Could you please send me a copy to my email address? Thank you bperry
dblock6161’s Question
Posted by dblock6161 | May 12, 2013I have 6 columbine, aquilegia vulgaris plants , they have been up and down for me. I think i finally got them to a safe point where they are about 8 to 10 inches, but I still get a few stems that brown and die. not all the time. am I doing something wrong, and will I be safe when ...
sdasdw’s Question
Posted by Dan Anderson | May 12, 2013What is the best soil ph for peonies? I live in Georgia where there is a lot of pine straw on the ground. I am wondering if I need to reduce the acidity of the soil to aid my peonies.
sarky’s Question
Posted by Mike Sarkisian | May 11, 2013Is ABS-DWV pipe safe to grow fruits or vegetables in?
CynScotland’s Question
Posted by CynScotland | May 8, 2013I need help in selecting a tree for my daughters backyard. The planting area I want to put it in is about 2 feet deep and runs along the back of the house. This area gets full, hot afternoon sun. I want something that tops out at 10-12 feet, has non-evasive roots (because it will be close to the house) ...
Sungron’s Question
Posted by | May 8, 2013I had success growing perilla from starts a few years ago, but can't find any now so I plan to start it from seed. Unfortunately, the directions on the seed package don't talk about planting depth for the seed. Can you save me? Thanks.
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