organic container veggies

QuestionI would like to sell some already-producing container veggies as organic ,such as tomatoes, but am not sure what soil should I use. Is all compost considered organic already, or do I need to find certi

powdery mildew on squash

QuestionMe and my boyfriend share a organic vegetable garden. We have been having some trouble with powdery mildew on our zucchini squash plants. In the friday paper in the garden section their was a art

watering and pest control

QuestionWhat is the best time of day to water a vegetable garden? I have heard early in the morning and late at night. I have also learned about putting Marigolds in the garden to keep out some bugs, &nb

Watering Tomato Plants

QuestionCan one over water tomao plants that are in a large clay pot of about 13 inches? Id be glad to get any clay pot tomato growing tips that you have. Thank You ! AnswerDear Cleveland Young: Yes, you ca

Blueberry Bush

QuestionFrank & Vicky: My neighbor has blueberry bushes that produce lots of tasty fruit each June. He doesnt spray them with any chemicals. I would like to grow my own blueberries. Is it possible

asparagus and its care

Questionhow can i separate and re-plant an old growth. it has been in same place 5-8 yrs. it seems to need revitalizing. could you share some simple tips on care and saving or replacing. how

Lawn care

QuestionIS IT ADVISABLE TO USE PRODUCTS SUCH AS COTTONSEED MEAL, CORN MEAL, AND ANIMAL FEED ON MY LAWN? AnswerIt depends if you want it to be organic or not, if you have pets or not, and if you care if it get

green bean pests/disease

QuestionI am wondering whats eating my green bean plants. They are just beginning to come up and the leaves have little holes in them. They have not grown any beans yet, but something seems to be eating

disease and organic cure

Question HeLLo, We have brown rings around the tops of our tomatoes. There is a line on some of them that runs down to another ring around the bottom with an open

Beneficial Nematodes & Castile Soap

QuestionFrank and Vicky Giannangelo, I have read that both Dr. Bronners peppermint castile soap and beneficial nematodes are good to use in the garden and in the yard against grubs, fleas, etc. We have both.

snails

QuestionWhat is the best way to protect veges from snails , slugs and slaters/centipedes organically? AnswerWe discovered when we lived on San Juan Island, slug capital of the world, that the only sure way to keep

Green Peppers/possible fungus ETC.

QuestionHi there. thx for ur time. this is my first time growing veg. i have abt 35 plants in my greenhouse (aprox.4ft x 8ft)29 of which are green peppers and jalepenos the rest are small tomatoes and 2 corn plants.

Cabages

QuestionI live in Scotland and my new crop of cabages have developed a problem. On the leaves they have a hole then a raise area around them - sort of like psoriasis in humans. What is causing this? How can I treat

Compost tea

Question I have been using tea from my own compost and really love it . Though i have read about the merits and uses i have yet to find info on frequency. Will i burn up my plants ? Also i have rea

biodinamy and Rudolf Steiner

QuestionIs this a proven theory.It seems so ridiculous,but here it is trendy and many of my freinds swear that it works. Will i have to check the moon to know if i can plant my carrots tomorrow :) Thanks AnswerWell

HSOs and soil building

QuestionHello, Im interested in starting an organic garden or farm, to be certified organic, and I have some questions about the soil. I want to make all conditions optimal. I was wondering if it is prac

using animal food on lawn

QuestionI have read about using Calf Manna , Alfalfa pellets and sugar on the lawn. Will you please give me instruction in how much to use per Sq foot, the frequency in applying these produdts and any and all

organic onions

QuestionI grew for the first time this year some beautiful white onions. I live in the northern virginia area at the bottem of a moutainside with wonderful soil. My onions were doing great till about mid

Using foliar perstcides and fertilizers concurrently

QuestionI use a foliar fertilizer about every two weeks on my whole garden during the growing season. I also use Neem extract as a pesticide, mildicide, etc. (also sprayed on). I need to know how soon I can use eith

mildew

QuestionI have mildew on my roses and some of my other flowering plants. My poor roses look awful. I kind of remember reading about rubbing alcohol as a spray. I do remember reading that it will no