Cutworms on Tomatoes

QuestionSeveral months ago my Mother and I purchased an Earthbox setup with two tomatoe plants. This is an in-organic soil mix and has been extremely successful. What can we spray on the leaves/tomatoes that will ki

growing veggies from seeds

QuestionI am new to growing veggies from seeds. I started my own little green house last spring. It was a plastic tray with little pots, a plastic cover and a heating pad for underneith. I didnt ha

White shallots

QuestionMany years ago an oldtimer gave me what Ive since learned were White Shallots. They were best eaten like scallions. I would always save a bunch of sets for the next year. I lost the whole mess on

starting seeds indoors

QuestionHello Mike, Thanks for the opportunity to ask a few questions. I am from Fremont, Wisconsin and enjoy veg. gardening. I start my tomato seeds indoors beginning of Feb. The stem

marigolds?

QuestionI have heard that planting Marigolds around your garden will help keep rabbits out, is this true? Are there other flowers I can plant to keep other critters out? Thank you, Christina AnswerChristina, there

tomato-black septoria leaf spot

QuestionI USE A COPPER MIX SPRAY AND TRY TO PULL OFF AS MANY INFECTED LEAVES I CAN BUT THE PLANTS ARE DEAD LONG BEFORE THE GROWING SEASON IS OVER. I ROTATE THE CROPS BUT THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE EVERY YEAR. AnswerDav

Plant food

QuestionIs episom salt good or bad for plant growth, does it help increase or decrease plant growth? AnswerMeaghan, epsom salts are a primary source of magnesium for the garden. Therefore, they do help plants

Lack of Pollination

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Perhaps I was not clear or didnt give enough information. Before resorting to enclosing my garden, I DID have the 2 chicken wire around my garden (1 mesh)

Will our carrot amount to anything?

QuestionWe found a carrot in a plastic bag in the office fridge, probably been there for a few months. When I took it out of the day we noticed it had started to grow, roots growing out of it and leaves on top

Soil, getting started

QuestionHi, I was wonder what i should do to start a garden. im wanting to grow veggies, and such. any advice. thx,Brad AnswerBrad, my first recommendation would be to not start too big on your first garden.

FREEZING OR CANNING

QuestionNEED INFORMATION ON FREEEZING VEGETABLES, LIKE HOW LONG THE WILL KEEP VRS. CANNING. ALSO SHOULD THEY BE COMPLETLY COOKED BEFORE FREEZING. IS THERE A GREAT DEAL OF DIFFERENCE IN PRESERVING VEGETABLES FROZEN O

harvesting cauliflower

QuestionI am growing brocoverde variety of cauliflower. The plants have nice heads which look to be ready for harvest. Should I pull the whole plant or just cut the head off? I am in Phoenix, AZ AnswerEric, I would

starting tomatoes from seed

QuestionCan you give me any advice on starting tomatoes from seed in my greenhouse. Size of pot, soil, etc? AnswerDeb, tomatoes are one of the few vegetables that prosper from transplanting. Therefore,

are there vegetables that...

Questionare there vegetables that cant or shouldnt be planted side by side?? AnswerIvan, there are many plants that benefit from being planted next to one another, and many that should never be planted together. &n

Starting Jalapeno

QuestionI have a Jalepeno but no seeds. Do I take the seeds out and dry them for a few days and then plant in a starter greenhouse or do I dry out the whole jalapeno first. How long does the seeds have to dry before

mildew look on leaves

QuestionLast summer I grew cucumbers, squash, zucchini, lettuce, and red peppers. The squash, zucchini, and cucumber leaves all started developing a white mildew-looking stuff that then spread and destroyed al

Tomatoes and cold weather

QuestionI live in Morgan Hill, California. It has been unusually cold and wet this late March through mid April (so far). I bought some tomato and cherry tomato plants about three weeks ago and transplanted them. Th

My plants

QuestionI bought a few tomato plants about a month ago. I have not yet transferred them to the pots I have for them. Will they be OK for now. What do I use for bugs that eat the leaves? appreciate

planning a vegetable garden

QuestionHi Mike, What is the square foot method of gardening? I live in Southern Ontario and am trying to plan my veggie garden. Its my first attempt at a real garden and Ive started some seeds ind

General Gardening

QuestionI have been gardening for sometime now; however, I still have lost of questions that Im looking for answers on. Do to my current schedule, I have not yet tilled my garden this year, also last year I didnt