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About Mack Jean
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Certified Master Gardener (University of Georgia, 1987: Raised Bed Gardens, Container Gardening, French Intensive Gardening Method, Organic Gardening Methods, Vegetables, Fruits, Composting, Herbs, Roses, Lawns, Flowering Shrubs
   

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Crushed Granite11/13/2009
  Q: I live in Middle Tennessee and I am trying to construct a permeable gravel patio. I'm having a ...
  A: I also live in Middle Tennessee (Brentwood) and in my research for your question I found "granite ...
bouganvilleas11/1/2009
  Q: actually, i have 2: 1. My white and deep purple bougies are not flowering. why not? 2. Something is ...
  A: Question #1. Re: Not flowering: Bougainvillea need a well balanced slow-release fertilizer, too ...
Mulching over fallen leaves10/24/2009
  Q: Mack: I have large areas of plants and shrubs. Over the years I have used a mulch which has been ...
  A: An excellent dual action approach and an ideal soil additive!! For landscape applications it is best ...
Earthworms10/18/2009
  Q: I'm a 6th grader going to a magnet school. We have a project going on requiring us to interview ...
  A: Earthworms survive best in temperatures ranging from 50° F to 75° F, which is the approximate ...
Scholarship10/8/2009
  Q: Please i would like to know if can get a scholarship to study masters degree in organic farming in ...
  A: Listed below is a website that I recommend for your review: ...
rhubarb, winterizing in northern Mn9/20/2009
  Q: My rhubarb has finally taken off, now how do I winterize it for northern Minnesota winters? Do I cut ...
  A: Rhubarb needs cold to trigger spring growth. Rhubarb tolerates cold temperatures (-20 degrees F) ...
noodle water on garden9/8/2009
  Q: Can i put cooked noodle's water onto my garden. Will it help any or just be like water?
  A: If you cooked the noodles in WATER ONLY without added salt, vinegar, or other additives; then the ...
freeze yellow squash9/5/2009
  Q: can i freeze yellow squash and how?
  A: Yes, you can freeze yellow squash. The Internet link below will give you all the details on the ...
chia8/18/2009
  Q: 1)How to cultivate Chia (Salvia hispanica)or condition of growing chia seeds in garden?thanks
  A: Annual wild flowers, such as chia, are generally planted directly into a prepared bed or border ...
micro organisms7/23/2009
  Q: How do micro organisms rot away organic material?
  A: Reference: Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust Website All living organisms on earth will eventually ...
Watering gardens7/19/2009
  Q: What is best for plants or vegeable gardens spraying or watering just the roots?
  A: Drip irrigation systems are a far more efficient method of irrigating lawns and gardens. Water is ...
epson salt7/14/2009
  Q: I was thrilled to find your reference to epsom salt and pepper plants. I am very new to vegetable ...
  A: Glad you like the site!! The recipe for the pepper spray is: In a gallon bucket mix water and ...
Unknown Garden Veggie7/13/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of plant I have here. I planted 9 of them and they ...
  A: I do believe you have young cabbage plants growing...and they are absolutely beautiful!! Invite me ...
green bean plants7/13/2009
  Q: Our green bean plants are beautiful except for the top few leaves, which are wilting and curling up. ...
  A: I suspect your green beans may have mosaic virus disease. This disease is often carried in the seed ...
green beans6/16/2009
  Q: I read you suggested using pyrethrin/rotenone on them is that stuff natural and or safe and is there ...
  A: Pyrethrin/rotenone are chemical gardening controls which are extracted from plants. However, these ...
Organic fertilizer petunias5/26/2009
  Q: Can you please recommend an organic fertilizer for wave petunias? I have planted what I hope will be ...
  A: To keep up with the fast, sprawling growth of wave petunias; apply organic fertilizer monthly or ...
Eliminating violets from beds5/25/2009
  Q: I am trying to remove violets that are over taking my beds. I was trying to fill a way to do it ...
  A: You can use the homemade vinegar/soap/sugar mixture as a vegetation killer, with proper mixing and ...
Vinegar Recipe5/24/2009
  Q: Would this kill strawberry plants or just the weeds around them?
  A: Vinegar is not selective when it is sprayed on plants. It has the potential to kill any and all ...
green bean bugs5/17/2009
  Q: will cayanne pepper powdwer work on keeping the green bean bugs off the plants
  A: Cayenne pepper is an effective organic deterrent for bugs on your green beans. Here's the recipe: ...
Sweet Corn5/10/2009
  Q: I planted sweet corn in successive plantings roughly 2 weeks apart. The second planting looks fine. ...
  A: I fear that your sweet corn may have contracted Stewart's wilt which is caused by a bacterium ...
sugar as dollarweed killer3/20/2009
  Q: i read that granulated sugar will kill dollarweed. just to sprinkle it on and water it in. it is ...
  A: As I understand the chemistry of this process, the sugar does in fact neutralize the nitrate. My ...
sugar as dollarweed killer3/17/2009
  Q: i read that granulated sugar will kill dollarweed. just to sprinkle it on and water it in. it is ...
  A: Granulated sugar will kill weeds as confirmed in the excerpted article shown below: "A Sweet End to ...
nettig for blueberries2/16/2009
  Q: years ago I had a netting to cover my blue berries..kept out birds, heavy rain, high winds..think ...
  A: You should be able to find Netting for bird control at Lowe's Retail Garden Centers. If you don't ...
organic composting1/17/2009
  Q: While I live in Scotland, UK I would be interested to know about the US organic certification ...
  A: The United States has adopted composting standards that largely parallel those in other world ...
Nematode information for Japanese beetles1/7/2009
  Q: Firstly let me say, thank you for being there. It must be very time consuming, and I am grateful for ...
  A: What a coincidence....your last name same as my first name "Mack" (actually, my middle name....). ...
organic gardening12/3/2008
  Q: Using simple wording and terms could you please explain why inter-relationships between living ...
  A: A healthy soil is alive, teeming with microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and yeast as well as ...
interviewing an expert (pillbugs)10/14/2008
  Q: I'm a student doing research on pillbugs for a project. i have included four questions. Do pillbugs ...
  A: Pill bugs are native to Europe and were introduced to the U.S. where they are now widespread. Pill ...
ant on plants9/29/2008
  Q: I just bought 3 Petunias, 1 Dahlia and a Potato plant(in an diffrent area) on 9/28/08 and I had a ...
  A: 10 Ways To Kill Ants… Organically 1. Baking soda is poisonous to ants, spinkle it around your ...
Organic control of snails & aphids9/29/2008
  Q: What can be done to control (i.e., "kill", and as painfully as possible) snails and aphids quickly, ...
  A: Your Habaneros concoction mix is one of the many alternatives for organic control of snails and ...
How to cultivate Chia (Salba)?9/20/2008
  Q: It seems that the Salba grain can only grow in Peru? Is there any possibility at all that we can ...
  A: Chia’s native range extends through the coastal and inner coast ranges of California from Mendocino ...
acorn Squash in container9/12/2008
  Q: I have bought some small acorn plants and want to try my hand at them. I am a beginner. But ...
  A: Plant the acorn squash in individual 3 to 5 gallon containers. The container must have drainage ...
spring flowering bulbs9/9/2008
  Q: Several of my spring flowering bulbs have sprouted now in early September. We live in zone 5, but ...
  A: The numerous layers that make up a plant bulb are actually storage tissues. Depending on the type of ...
crop rotation8/1/2008
  Q: Why is it necessary to rotate crops on a farm when in nature the same plants keep coming up year ...
  A: Crop rotation has many benefits including: the increased yields of crops, insect control, reduction ...
eggplant7/26/2008
  Q: Hey Mack, We've got some kind of bug making lace out of our eggplants. We planted several ...
  A: I think you have an invasion of Vegetable Leafminer Flies. The adult is a small fly, approximately ...
green beans7/16/2008
  Q: Every year our green beans have multiple bug bites. This is the bean, not the leaf. The are not ...
  A: There are two types of stink bugs that attack green bean pods. Green Stink Bugs and Brown Stink ...
Apple Organic Gardens7/13/2008
  Q: I am looking to visit an apple organic garden in Southern California. I would appreciate if you help ...
  A: I'm not intimately familiar with apple organic gardens in Southern California. In researching your ...
list of seed lifetimes7/13/2008
  Q: i am wondering if there is a list of the general lifetimes of seeds when store from an organic ...
  A: Often crop seed is left over in a package after planting. This excess seed can be saved for next ...
organic vegetable plants7/10/2008
  Q: I am so new to growing organic vegetables. I cannot find a location to buy the organic plants here ...
  A: Suggest you contact the Indiana Organic Gardening Association at their website: ...
Corn6/15/2008
  Q: I am growing sweet corn and don't like to use chemicals of any kind. The corn has lots of earwigs ...
  A: The earwigs on your sweet corn can be controlled using insecticidal soap which is an organic method. ...
eucalyptus and fruit trees6/14/2008
  Q: Good Morning, I am looking for further clarification on your 1/18/2008 response in which a reader ...
  A: Because of the nutrition and irrigation demands of your existing grapefruit and apple tree and plan ...
tomato plants6/11/2008
  Q: i have emailed other experts on this site before i don't use any chemicals on my tomato plants. my ...
  A: I don't think you have anything to worry about since the plants were not budding when you planted ...
HERBICIDE6/11/2008
  Q: How long after vinegar and salt spray do you have to wait before panting in the sprayed area. am ...
  A: Allow up to 48 hours after spraying the vinegar and salt solution before planting in the same area. ...
discouraging cats from using my garden6/5/2008
  Q: I've got several questions, but first things first. How do I get my cat (and any others) not to ...
  A: There's a cat deterrent product that's said to be all natural and organic in a powdered mixture and ...
Johnson Grass5/29/2008
  Q: I have been taken over by johnson grass this season. I read some entries mentioning the use of ...
  A: Sugar has the potential to control annual weeds according to recent research trials conducted by ...
creosote on landscape ties5/17/2008
  Q: Would one very old landscape tie beside a garden patch leach chemicals into the soil in high enough ...
  A: Railroad ties are soaked in creosote which is a known carcinogen therefore, even though this is an ...
BlueBerry Bush Buying5/16/2008
  Q: I am looking for a place to buy Blueberry bushes. - Prefer organic if possible. Any place that you ...
  A: I unaware of organic blueberry bush vendors. Listed below are vendors with their Internet ...
how to kill weeds in a renovated lawn5/12/2008
  Q: Early spring, my landscaper renovated the front yard: removing some topsoil in bare spots, puting ...
  A: The homemade recipe weed killer is indeed strong enough to kill some grass as well as broadleaf ...
Loquat Trees5/11/2008
  Q: In 1974 I planted multiple Loquat seeds, in Santa Barbara, CA, which all turned into fruit bearing ...
  A: Although, I've never grown loquats, my research for your question revealed much information and ...
how to kill weeds in a renovated lawn5/8/2008
  Q: Early spring, my landscaper renovated the front yard: removing some topsoil in bare spots, puting ...
  A: A good organic solution to manage the weeds in your lawn is a homemade recipe: Weeds Be Gone Recipe ...
Creating a new organic vegetable garden4/28/2008
  Q: I am about to create my first vegetable garden, ever. I am a converted organic locavore! I want to ...
  A: Congratulations on becoming an organic convert!! You can use a sunny spot in your lawn and ...
Tomatoes4/26/2008
  Q: Can you recommend an organic fertilizer that is good for tomatoes and the best way to use it?
  A: The Clean Air Gardening Company of Dallas, Texas offers an organic product called "Tomato ...
fire ants4/22/2008
  Q: This is my second year of planting a garden. Last year I had a terrible time with getting rid of ...
  A: Some of the organic baits on the market that are listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute ...
corn gluten pre emergent4/7/2008
  Q: I have been using 100% corn gluten as a pre emergent for 1 year in my flower beds. Prices on 5 lb ...
  A: I recommend corn gluten as a preemergent for lawns as well as flower beds. The corn gluten meal ...
Pot ash3/22/2008
  Q: Is it true that ashes from burned wood will help get rid of the carrot rust fly if worked into the ...
  A: Compost and wood ashes are effective not only on rust flies but carrot weevils, wireworms, and other ...
About spined soldier bug:3/15/2008
  Q: Do you Mack where I can purchase a pheromone to attract these creatures to my garden. I have been ...
  A: Checkout this website which coincidentally is in my home city and state. I discovered this in my ...
I still insist organic lawn2/25/2008
  Q: I posted a thread on gardenweb.com and tried to see what advice I could get. Here is what I wrote: ...
  A: You have to be careful with the vinegar mixture since it contains acetic acid. So, be careful to ...
I still insist organic lawn2/20/2008
  Q: I posted a thread on gardenweb.com and tried to see what advice I could get. Here is what I wrote: ...
  A: First of all, my apologies for being tardy in responding to your question. Personal family matters ...
decomposed granite1/31/2008
  Q: Will adding granite to my clay soil help or hinder my efforts improve my soil? I'm hearing mixed ...
  A: Decomposed granite is a rock powder and is an excellent amendment for clay soils. All rock powders ...
decomposed granite1/31/2008
  Q: Will adding granite to my clay soil help or hinder my efforts improve my soil? I'm hearing mixed ...
  A: Decomposed granite is a rock powder and is an excellent amendment for clay soils. All rock powders ...
planting fruit trees1/18/2008
  Q: I planted an Orange tree about 2yrs. ago about 5ft. away from a eucalyptus tree that had been ...
  A: Orange trees can typically get 25 feet tall, but some get to 50 ft. Typical row spacing is 25 feet. ...
Inexpensive Organic Gardening1/12/2008
  Q: We live in a tropical environment, but I am hoping to grow a few plants with my children, namely ...
  A: The beginning of an organic garden starts with creating a compost pile to provide natural ...
Grounds for the garden10/15/2007
  Q: How often should I use coffee grounds on my Acid-loving plants?
  A: Studies have shown the effective role that spent coffee grounds can have in a garden as a ...
Long squash7/23/2007
  Q: My plant is stated producing the squash; however, after an inch and a half in size, it started ...
  A: I suspect either downy or powdery mildew may be the problem with your squash. Downy mildew: This ...
Splice Trees7/5/2007
  Q: I was wondering if a person could splice a cherry tree and or a grape vine. How would you get ...
  A: I am referring you to a website that provides detailed information about the propagation of fruit ...
how to plant bellpeppers and acorn squash7/4/2007
  Q: We bought some seedling bell peppers and acorn squash plants a few months ago but i have not grown ...
  A: Bell peppers and acorn squash should be planted in hills. The hill is simply a mound of soil about ...
growing bell peppers6/28/2007
  Q: My daughter brought home a 4-pack of yellow bell peppers to plant. There's a reference to planting ...
  A: "Hilling" is a method of planting various vegetables in the garden. Crops such as summer squash, ...
Worms in acid soils?6/17/2007
  Q: The soil of my land is of old volcanic origin, in some places rather reddish brown, in others just ...
  A: The species of worms in your soil is not the issue, your soil conditions are the likely culprit. ...
growing green beans6/1/2007
  Q: I planted Blue Lake pole beans this spring, and as the sprouts began breaking the surface of the ...
  A: Slaters also known as Wood Lice can chew the bean seeds as they germinate or shortly after ...
Organic Herbicide5/19/2007
  Q: I duck hunt that has both ponds and crops. We have used herbicides such as Roundup to kill the ...
  A: Hubenak: In response to your follow-up question regarding the use of salt combined with vinegar as ...
bent dogwood tree3/20/2007
  Q: approx . 20 year old Dogwood tree. It has bent to the side as it had huge Larch tree next to it. Can ...
  A: If your Dogwood is anchored well by its roots you could try a wench and comealong. These tools ...
using sugar as weed killer2/21/2007
  Q: I have been reading some amazing threads that look hard to believe. So I would like to know what ...
  A: I have never heard of sugar used as a weed killer. As a result of your question, I began a quest to ...
Watering: How Often? Plant Groupings2/16/2007
  Q: I'd like to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, sweet peppers, sugar snap peas, watermelon and cantelope ...
  A: The most important cultural practice for a healthy and productive home vegetable garden is ...
saving seeds year to year12/26/2006
  Q: What is/are best way(s) to save veggie seeds from garden overwinter?
  A: The National Gardening Association Magazine has an excellent article about the seed saving process ...
aspargus10/10/2006
  Q: Good Morning Mack, I want to know if the orange berries on my aspargus plants are the seeds? If so, ...
  A: Those are seeds on your asparagus plants and based on recent research, one can use crowns or seeds ...
organic herbicide10/2/2006
  Q: My understanding is that vinegar will kill weeds. I don't know where to buy 10% vinegar..any ...
  A: Please go the website page listed below for a complete article on the use of vinegar or acetic acid ...
bitter cucumbers9/25/2006
  Q: I wanted to follow-up on Anne's question. Is there anything that can be done in preparing bitter ...
  A: The bitterness in cucumbers is usually a result of drought conditions on the crop and a good ...
bitter cucumbers9/24/2006
  Q: I live near Dallas, TX. Most of our growing season this year has been in the triple digits. I have ...
  A: The hot dry weather is the usual culprit causing bitterness in cucumbers. Regular watering is one ...
type of plant8/6/2006
  Q: I planted my first garden this year and was rewarded with chemical free vegetables. I planted four ...
  A: Congratulations on becoming an organic gardener and your early success with chemical free veggies!! ...
tomato plants8/5/2006
  Q: My tomato plants are dying and appear to be infested with tiny white bugs that do fly. I've noticed ...
  A: The white bugs on your tomatoes are also known as whiteflies from the aphids family and they feast ...
salt, slug pelets6/12/2006
  Q: 1) what is the word in the organic movement with regards to those blue slug pellets that everyone ...
  A: Re: Blue Slug Pellets. Regret that I have no experience or working knowledge of this product. Re: ...
animal out of garden5/14/2006
  Q: .i have a garden here in miss., and am having probs with something eating seeds in it. when i ...
  A: The best organic control for critters that will repel most of them is a homemade concoction of ...
Pillbug (aka Roly Poly)5/5/2006
  Q: Veggie-garden newbie here. I see the occasional pillbug in my raised-bed garden. No infestation ...
  A: Welcome to the world of gardening! The Pillbug can eat seedlings and I am unaware of their benefits ...
southern penn. gardening!4/18/2006
  Q: I live in southern Pennsylvania, and im looking to start a garden in my backyard. Specifically i ...
  A: Welcome to the wonderful and exciting hobby of backyard gardening! The work is hard, but the ...
Indoor Gardening3/23/2006
  Q: Hey there. I've recently moved into a garage apartment, and am stuck without much land to garden in, ...
  A: Since you indicated an interest in herbs. I read this article recently and I think it will provide ...
Growing Veg in Containers3/16/2006
  Q: can you tell me if it is safe to grow vegetables to eat in plastic containers. I am led to believe ...
  A: I can't confirm your concerns from any of my reference material or resources. However, from a ...
root crops, corn1/19/2006
  Q: Is it true beets, turnips, radishes need only 3-4 leaves for the bulbs to reach maturity. Is it ...
  A: I have no clue as to where to find pollination cycles of different varieties of corn. Suggest you ...
root crops, corn1/13/2006
  Q: Is it true beets, turnips, radishes need only 3-4 leaves for the bulbs to reach maturity. Is it ...
  A: In theory, beets, turnips, and radishes should be able to reach maturity with 3 to 4 leaves. ...
Tomatoes9/27/2005
  Q: I grew tomatoes this year, and now that they are ready to be harvested I am noticing that they have ...
  A: The problem with your tomatoes is likely caused by Stink bugs among others. White spots, also known ...
Rotation Gardening9/16/2005
  Q: I have been an organic gardener for a few years now and I've been wondering about rotating crops ...
  A: Crop rotation can reduce insect and disease damage since pests and disease-causing organisms tend to ...
garden plan8/19/2005
  Q: -------- Hey Mack, thanks for the answers to my previous questions. I have heard many contrasting ...
  A: RE: Wood Ashes: Wood ash has a very fine particle size, so it reacts rapidly and completely in the ...
organic gardening7/31/2005
  Q: my name is penny and i need to know about organic gardening im not sure about what benefits it has ...
  A: Your question appears to be a homework question, which I normally do not answer; however I do ...
Blueberry netting7/23/2005
  Q: I was wondering if you know of any netting that I can use to put over about 15 blueberry bushes that ...
  A: You can purchase blueberry netting for bird protection, but bug protection netting would be a tall ...
garden plan7/16/2005
  Q: Hey Mack, I'm a first year gardener in the Milwaukee area. I'm graphing my garden for next year ...
  A: Congratulations on becoming a gardener!! You're in for a great ride and lots of rewarding returns ...
Hornworms and cornmeal7/16/2005
  Q: I've been told that cornmeal spread around tomato plants will kill off hornworms. When do I first ...
  A: I am not familiar with the use of cornmeal to control hornworms. In checking my available ...
Chipmunks6/29/2005
  Q: Is there any way to keep chipmunks from eating my vegetable garden?
  A: The best method to control chipmunks is trapping them. However, this is usually either not ...
Hot Peppers6/22/2005
  Q: I'm a beginning gardener in the Milwaukee, WI area with a couple of questions about habaneros. What ...
  A: I am referring you to the Redwood City Seed Company website that provides extensive information ...
Peas and cut worms6/18/2005
  Q: My father grow peas {that his uncle gave him }for over 40 years. Each year keeping the seed for the ...
  A: You may be in luck if you want to risk planting a second crop of peas now....presuming you have ...
garden6/6/2005
  Q: looking for a natural way to keep woodchuck and other pest from eating veggies told ashes from ...
  A: RE: Woodchuck Repellant The fireplace ashes around the plant should be helpful to deter your ...
How much seed per acre?5/11/2005
  Q: We have just moved back to the family farm. We have the room and the equipment and want to plant an ...
  A: One acre of sweet corn will require approximately 12 to 15 pounds of seed corn. Listed below is a ...
Natural Spray to rid fruit trees of moss4/10/2005
  Q: I have a old orchard of trees that I just pruned that produced marvelous fruit last year. I live in ...
  A: I don't have an alternative to the Dormant Oil by Lily Miller. According to my research and the ...
Hi Mack I plan to start...3/16/2005
  Q: I plan to start an asparagus garden this spring.I Plan on getting 25 Jersey Giant roots. Planting ...
  A: The asparagus spears grow vertically, however the ferns tend to spread out vertically as well as ...
Loquat tree Seeds2/18/2005
  Q: My question is in regards to my Loquat Tree SEEDS. I grow many things, but need help with some info ...
  A: Loquat trees are easy to grow from seed. Seedling trees are satisfactory for ornamental use, but may ...
growing ginger root1/28/2005
  Q: How would I be able to grow ginger root? Have raised beds which I grow most of my vegtables - would ...
  A: I would suggest you start by using a container to grow the ginger root until you gain some ...
Matting Leaves12/27/2004
  Q: A few years ago I thought it would be neat if I could gather some leaves,(from various trees), as ...
  A: I did a project similar to this when I was a much younger kid....still in junior high as I recall. ...
Seed energence12/13/2004
  Q: I use all orgnic products on my lawn. I have been told corn gluten meal is fertilizer as well as a ...
  A: Corn gluten meal is a by-product of the manufacture of cornstarch. Commonly used as an animal feed, ...
Organic Gardening11/20/2004
  Q: I am looking for information on the history of organic farming, the methods used, and how it is ...
  A: I think you will find a wealth of information resources on the history and methods used in organic ...
spiders10/4/2004
  Q: I seem to have a lot of spiders in my flower garden, webs everywhere....my question is, are they ...
  A: The generic answer to your question is: "spiders in most cases are useful for controlling aphids and ...
Using foliar perstcides and fertilizers concurrently8/31/2004
  Q: I use a foliar fertilizer about every two weeks on my whole garden during the growing season. I also ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. First of all, I have limited experience ...
organic onions8/14/2004
  Q: I grew for the first time this year some beautiful white onions. I live in the northern virginia ...
  A: I suspect Soft Rot is the culprit: Soft Rot (bacteria - Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora and ...
Fertilizer8/4/2004
  Q: Are granular fertilizers ever considered organic? Are the N P &K not derived from natural sources?
  A: There is much research being done on the conversion of organic fertilizers into granular form. ...
using animal food on lawn7/26/2004
  Q: I have read about using Calf Manna , Alfalfa pellets and sugar on the lawn. Will you please give me ...
  A: I am most familiar with Corn Gluten protein used as animal feed and as an organic lawn fertilizer. ...
HSO's and soil building7/26/2004
  Q: I'm interested in starting an organic garden or farm, to be certified organic, and I have some ...
  A: This question is too long and involved for me and goes beyond my expertise in some cases. I suggest ...
Compost tea7/23/2004
  Q: I have been using tea from my own compost and really love it . Though i have read about the merits ...
  A: How frequently should I apply tea to my garden soil? That depends on the plant, the soil, the ...
Cabages7/20/2004
  Q: I live in Scotland and my new crop of cabages have developed a problem. On the leaves they have a ...
  A: Re: Cabbages The symptoms you describe is a fungus know as Alternaria blight. It usually attacks ...
green bean pests/disease7/4/2004
  Q: I am wondering what's eating my green bean plants. They are just beginning to come up and the ...
  A: I think your green beans are being attacked by Flea beetles. These small, shiny, black beetles hop ...
sweet corn7/3/2004
  Q: I planted bodacious and golden queen sweet corn together in my garden this year at about a 60 40 ...
  A: I think you're generally safe with an 18 day spread on the two types of corn. You may get smaller ...
asparagus and its care6/13/2004
  Q: how can i separate and re-plant an old growth. it has been in same place 5-8 yrs. it seems to need ...
  A: Asparagus usually has a life of approximately 15 years. Thinning asparagus in the first or second ...
Watering Tomato Plants6/8/2004
  Q: Can one over water tomao plants that are in a large clay pot of about 13 inches? I'd be glad to get ...
  A: Yes, you can overwater tomato plants. Excessive watering can produce a calcium deficiency that ...
fruit trees6/6/2004
  Q: 2 questions: 1st is regarding my young apple tree (maybe 4 years in the ground). Why is it in some ...
  A: I suspect one of several fungus related problems is causing the fruit to drop early on your apple ...
bitter cucumbers5/23/2004
  Q: I am growing standard bush cucumbers (acquired from Home Depot) in a raised bed in Southern ...
  A: Cucumbers favor very warm temperatures and often bitterness results from their maturing in cooler ...
watering and pest control5/8/2004
  Q: What is the best time of day to water a vegetable garden? I have heard early in the morning and ...
  A: The best time to water your vegetable garden is in the early pre-dawn hours. Early watering is ...
vegetable questions4/24/2004
  Q: Two things;what if any varieties of lettuce are heat tolerant and can they be planted herein the ...
  A: Lettuce is a somewhat hardy plant and is generally ideal for growing in spring and fall. Requiring a ...
Common Periwinkle, or creeping myrtle4/9/2004
  Q: I bought the home I am in a few years ago and at this time am ready to get rid of the extensive ...
  A: I hope you're up for this challenge, but it can be accomplished. You just need to do your research ...
Chemical vs. organic control of pests3/29/2004
  Q: I would like to know where on the web would be the best place to look for information highlighting ...
  A: First of all my humble apologies for taking so long to respond. My favorite link for researching ...
asparagus3/24/2004
  Q: My asparaugus bed is in its 3rd year.I'm in Mississippi. I let the plants top and fern out the first ...
  A: K. Haskins: I'm referring you to an excellent online document from Penn State University on the ...
halting plant growth?3/15/2004
  Q: Greetings. I (rather stupidly) started some vegetable seedlings indoors about a month before I was ...
  A: The only way to halt those seedling plant's growth is to carefully reduce the amount of sunlight ...
Careers in Organic Gardening3/4/2004
  Q: I am a new organic gardener and I love it already. My grandfather has been an organic gardener for ...
  A: Congratulations on becoming a student of organic gardening and you are very fortunate to have your ...
Corn cobs1/20/2004
  Q: We are growing a small amount of corn and when we look at the cobs they are not full of curnels, why ...
  A: Presumably, you're referring to Sweet Corn that you are growing in your garden. Kernel deformity ...
its about sweet peas- not too organic5/21/2003
  Q: I know that "sweet peas" are not organic, but I thought maybe you would know about this question. I ...
  A: I have never grown sweet peas, but I researched your question and was unable to find a specific ...
moles5/12/2003
  Q: I have a mole in my vegetable garden. What can I do without disturbing my newly planted seeds? ...
  A: Listed below are 3 possible remedies for your mole problem: 1. Install wire mesh both in the ...
railroad ties3/29/2003
  Q: I recently bought a house that is using railroad ties to frame the garden. I am wondering about the ...
  A: More than likely the railroad ties were treated with a wood preservative of some type and possibly ...
Hot peppers3/23/2003
  Q: If I pinch off the top leaves of my pepper plants will it make them more bushier? Also I put 1 ...
  A: Pinching the top leaves of pepper plants will make them more bushier. And, yes; adding Epsom Salts ...
tiny holes in tomato leaves3/17/2003
  Q: what causes the tiny holes in tomato leaves? I have not found an insect unless it is too small to ...
  A: I believe your tomato leaves have Flea Beetles. They chew numerous small, round holes in leaves of ...

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