science fair project

QuestionI want to do a science fair project on organic fertilizers(cow manure) versus compost versus ? does it effect size of plant better growth or maybe the project is does it increase speed of seed germination wh

toxicity of cement on plants next to foundation wall

QuestionSomethings been bothering my hubby & I for years. We have a fairly successful organic veggie garden behind our garage (best spot for light). Due to the constraints of the size of our lot, the garden starts i

rhubarb, winterizing in northern Mn

QuestionMy rhubarb has finally taken off, now how do I winterize it for northern Minnesota winters? Do I cut or pull the stakes? I have not used it as I was told not too for the first year. Help, please AnswerDear

sowbugs

QuestionSowbugs have decimated our greenhouse--again! They have taken out almost everything weve planted. Is there any organic method of getting rid of these pests? AnswerSowbugs usually feed on decayin

Scholarship

QuestionPlease i would like to know if can get a scholarship to study masters degree in organic farming in Israel. Best regard Stephen AnswerDear Stephen: Listed below is a website that I recommend for your review

manure cropping

Questioni am a student who is doing a science project on if manure is a good fertilizer or not. Do you think manure is a better fertilizer than regular fertilizer or not? Why? AnswerBoy have YOU come to the right p

Earthworms

QuestionHi! Im a 6th grader going to a magnet school. We have a project going on requiring us to interview someone. What is the Maximum and minimum temperatures worms can live in? Would temperature affect ther

Mulching over fallen leaves

QuestionI have large areas of plants and shrubs. Over the years I have used a mulch which has been treated with iron oxide. This year I used a cedar mulch. But the cost of mulching each year and the amount of work r

Mulching over leaves

QuestionQUESTION: Frank and Vicky: I have large areas of plants and shrubs. Over the years I have used a mulch which has been treated with iron oxide. This year I used a cedar mulch. But the cost of mulching each ye

bouganvilleas

Questionactually, i have 2: 1. My white and deep purple bougies are not flowering. why not? 2. Something is eating the leaves of my bougies. i think snails, but now sure. Ive tried eggshells, but they dont seem to w

Fertilizers

QuestionFirst question: Is Roundup really any worse than using 5% vinegar? Please be very detailed in your answer so I can explain to my customer base the true answer. Second question: Fertilizing Rye grass: Do the

Crushed Granite

QuestionI live in Middle Tennessee and I am trying to construct a permeable gravel patio. Im having a difficult time finding a suitable fine gravel in my area for the surface. It seems that all anyone carries is pea

lowering PH

QuestionQUESTION: Can I use dusting wettable sulphur to lower the PH of my soil for blueberries? Has it got chemicals added to the sulphur to make it wettable? The bag only says its for diseases and insects.

Steer Manure On Fruit Trees

QuestionI Have A Couple Of Fruit Trees That I Wanted To Put On Bigger Pots And My Question Was Can I Mix In Steer Manure In The Bigger Pot. I Seen The Steer Manure At My Local Hardware Store It Is A 1 Cubic Foot Bag

prepairing for raised Bed

QuestionI am building raised beds for my garden and need to kill ALL weeds %26 grass before doing so. it is now winter will tilling the ground several times freeze out the weeds? I am raising the beds with railroad

dollarweed

QuestionWhat kills it dead. I live in the panhandle of FL. and I have tried all kinds of stuff (scotts ,image and off brand stuff) two years ago some what I call small dollarweed started to grow looks the same as do

grass in the flowerbeds

QuestionQUESTION: I have always used the grass b gone by ortho and it seems that it isnt available anymore. Can you help with something that really works. I live in west texas. I have a problem with the bermuda gras

reliable chia seed

QuestionHi Mack I intend to start growing chia in a regioin from my country (Iran).But I dont know a reliable chia seed supplier.Would you like please help me. Regards. Homayun. AnswerDear Homayun: My research fou

lawn weed pre-emergents

QuestionTwo part question: (1)What is the best organic weed pre-emergent control method for southern states (spec e. Texas)that will not cause any other lawn problems such as fungus, etc.? (2)If a fruit bearing plan

Help... My Asparagus!

QuestionI know there is a big debate on what kind of damage pill and sow bugs actually do in a garden but I am not a believer. I was hoping you might be able to help me figure out why my asparagus is being eat