Loquat Tree seeds

QuestionHi- Thanks for volunteering! My question is in regards to my Loquat Tree SEEDS. I grow many things, but need help with some info on this tree.... After the 1000s of loquats ripen and fall off the tree, they

fertilizer for tomatoes

QuestionHi I am growing some tomatoes in a pot in FLorida, and the instructions said to use a fish fertilizer. I definitely dont want to do that, as I practice a vegan diet. Is there a such thing as organic ferti

How can I make my daffodils grow larger?

QuestionHow can I make my daffodils grow larger? What can I put in the holes when I plant them? AnswerDaffodils should be planted in the late summer or early fall when the temperatures are not going to be hig

Fall Garden, Charlottesville, VA

QuestionMy daughter has asked me to start a small garden for her. What seeds and/or transplants would you suggest for early September planting in VA. AnswerHi Blanche; Well, it is very early to start thinkin

organic soil building

QuestionDear Frank or Vicky, I have three raised beds behind my house for growing veggies for my family. Last year had a rather poor results with it. this year i had a soil test done at our local exte

Hi MackI plan to start...

QuestionHi Mack I plan to start an asparagus garden this spring.I Plan on getting 25 Jersey Giant roots. Planting them about 15 inches apart. My question. How big of an area will the asparagus spears g

Natural Spray to rid fruit trees of moss

QuestionI have a old orchard of trees that I just pruned that produced marvelous fruit last year. I live in the northwest and they are full of moss and I would like to get rid of that naturally. Someone mentio

Garden Planning

QuestionHello! I am getting ready to plant a garden in which the plants will be mainly used in folklore/herbal medicine recipes, and I am trying to find a referance (a person, on-line, or a book) that could help me

Pet friendly pesticides / alternatives??

Questionhow do we keep insects out of our garden without endangering pets and other wildlife? thanks in advance - juli AnswerIf you have an organic soil that is well balanced in nutrient content, that will help a

Starting an organic garden in a compromised setting

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I want to start an organic garden, and I want to start composting. However, the yard where I live has been heavily treated with chemical fertilizers

How much seed per acre?

QuestionWe have just moved back to the family farm. We have the room and the equipment and want to plant an acre to sweet corn. We will plant in stages to guarantee a continuing supply of sweet corn for us and the n

starting

QuestionId like to know how to mix fertilizer and soil for my herb garden. What container should I use? How often should I water them? What other modes of maintenance should I be doing? Thanks.

Non-hybrid seeds

QuestionCan you help me find an article or site online about why non-hybrid/heirloom seeds are important, what would happen if you tried to get seeds from a hybrid, and just generally what the threat from hybrid see

garden

Questionlooking for a natural way to keep woodchuck and other pest from eating veggies told ashes from fireplace on and around plant helps any info would be great [email protected] AnswerDear Gerry: RE: Wood

Loquat Seedlings

QuestionHi Charlotte, I saw a lady named Lisa asking you a question about Loquat Trees and she also mentioned she has a lot of plants growing from seeds. I was wondering if i can get some of the seeds. I really like

Peas and cut worms

QuestionMy father grow peas {that his uncle gave him }for over 40 years. Each year keeping the seed for the next year. The seeds original came from Spain after the first world war. They have always done very well .

Hot Peppers

QuestionHello, Im a beginning gardener in the Milwaukee, WI area with a couple of questions about habaneros. What should I be doing to fertilize the plants, what can I do to produce the hottest habaneros possible, a

Chipmunks

QuestionIs there any way to keep chipmunks from eating my vegetable garden? AnswerDear Mary: The best method to control chipmunks is trapping them. However, this is usually either not convenient, or is cost

lettuce quality

Questionhi folks, I have noticed that the plants from a mesclun mix seed packet are a bit more bitter than I remember in years past. Even the young plants seem to be less delicate in flavor early on. Can you think

Hornworms and cornmeal

Question Ive been told that cornmeal spread around tomato plants will kill off hornworms. When do I first apply this and how often do I repeat this treatment. Is it a light sprinkle or heavy buildup? Any other sugge