potted pepper plants

QuestionMy green pepper plants were transplanted from my garden and potted because they were getting wet feet, they were doing well and hearty but now Im noticing brown spots on the peppers. Wondering what I can do

cantaloupe leaves eaten

Question before after hi! last night all the leaves on the young cantaloupe plant disappeared. it is tropical here, many pests and diseases, but there are definitely large ants that cut whole lar

Pine needles

QuestionHi Mike- In my garden I have 2X 8rows (approx. width of my tiller)with walkways between them that is just hard dirt that never gets tilled. I still have weeds that grow up through these dirt paths which I h

Only a few pumpkins

QuestionMike, Live in central Iowa. Planted pumpkins this year for the grandkids/neighbor kids but only got 3 good sized pumpkins and 1 smaller one from 3 plants. Dont remember the variety of the seeds but they we

potato/tomato?

QuestionI planted several russet potatoes this year. plants have clusters of small green balls that appear to be cherry tomatoes. My friend, who plants large quantities of potatoes each year says they a

winterizing`

QuestionIve noticed around that some people cover their veggy gardens with a black covering.Is this something that will help.Also will it help against blight on tomatoes i get every year.Or is their anything that wi

Tiny white worms in my butternut

QuestionHi there Mike, I have a very tiny white worm in my baby butternut plants. May I use your recipe of dishwashing liquid and oil for it? I have no idea what this little critter is called. &nbs

Cedar Growing Box

QuestionWill untreated cedar boxes affect plant growth? If yes, treat with what? If not, sweet! 35*15*12 size Want to grow as organic as possible, even water leakage issues, sealant. Want goo

broccoli/cauliflower

QuestionMs. Abbott Would you know if broccoli and cauliflower can be grown in the state of Kansas with good results? AnswerHey Uncle Duke, Yes broccoli and cauliflower should grow in your climate. &nb

2 varieties of pumpkins

QuestionMike- Plan on planting pumpkins this year for Halloween. Saved some seeds from last year from a good sized pumpkin (variety unknown) and bought a packet of Connecticut Field seeds to plant in case the seed

Asparagus

QuestionHello. We planted our asparagus in 1992 & have harvested more than we can eat for many years (love to share). Year before last we covered the bed area with thick layer of saw dust (yellow pine), & we added n

Summer Squash

Question Squash Yellow & Greeni Hello! I am harvesting summer yellow squash, which is planted in the row across (not next to) zucchini. The same yellow squash plant has yellow & greenish squash about the

Storing Sweet Potatoes

QuestionIm lost as to how to cure my sweet potatoes which I grow in containers on the porch of my apartment. The web advice Ive come across says to keep them in a heated room with a fan blowing after harvest at a hi

Moisture meters

QuestionIm a first year beginner & am growing some veggies & herbs in containers. The temps have been very hot so I have watered everyday until I see the water flowing out the bottom. Now that the nights are getting

Blossom end rot

QuestionIm told too much watering will deplete the soil of nutrients, which will also deter good growth and production. My determinate tomatoes and red peppers are now showing signs of blossom end rot which Ive foun

Tomatoes

QuestionI am growing determinant Celebrity tomatoes in containers. I cant find any place that tells me how big they should get. Most of the fruit is out now and just starting to turn yellow in a second harvest. Howe

Vegetable Growing

QuestionIs it possible to grow parsnips 20 foot long, and if so, the best method of growing my super parsnips? AnswerHi Jerry, Sorry for the late reply. I have never grown vegetables for size. I

weed control for a grden

Questionare there any spary on weed control products safe for a veggie garden.weeds are just unreal here due to the weather. everything i find is for everything green or just lawns. all i can find for veggie gardens

All year cropping of tomatoes using green house

QuestionDear Catherine, I was wondering if you are in a position to advise on how to go about cropping tomatoes on a commercial basis year round using green house. Please note this is intended to be set up in a tro

birds

Questionmy garden is being infiltrated with birds.Eating seeds chewing the tops of plants,etc.Whats the best way to remedy this, short of covering entire garden.Does a scarecrow really work? thanks AnswerWill, Bir