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| Fertilizers | 11/3/2009 |
Q: FirstIs Roundup really any worse than using 5% vinegar? Please be very detailed in your answer so I ...
A: 1. Roundup is a chemical pesticide, toxic to plant life. Vinegar is an organic method of killing ...
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| Mulching over leaves | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Frank and Vicky: I have large areas of plants and shrubs. Over the years I have used a mulch which ...
A: You can find opinions either way about the toxicity of cedar mulch. Our experience comes from the ...
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| Mulching over leaves | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Frank and Vicky: I have large areas of plants and shrubs. Over the years I have used a mulch which ...
A: You could try to take the cedar layer off and get rid of it, or you could just add a four inches of ...
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| Mulching over leaves | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Frank and Vicky: I have large areas of plants and shrubs. Over the years I have used a mulch which ...
A: The best mulch is to get a bale of alfalfa hay, and break it apart and mulch with it. You can just ...
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| sowbugs | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Sowbugs have decimated our greenhouse--again! They have taken out almost everything we've planted. ...
A: Sowbugs usually feed on decaying organic matter, help recycle nutrients into the soil, are active at ...
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| toxicity of cement on plants next to foundation wall | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Something's been bothering my hubby & I for years. We have a fairly successful organic veggie garden ...
A: Actually the answer is really simple....not enough water. The cement absorbs water, acting like a ...
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| Pole bean pests | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I had a fully grown row of scarlet runner beans. Then whole stems stated dying. I found that the ...
A: Some kind of chewing insect - you could try BT, an organic worm and caterpillar biologic control, or ...
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| Converting lawn/grass to garden | 8/31/2009 |
Q: Looking to expand existing flower beds and read somewhere that you can place 5 layers of newspaper ...
A: Yes. You can use newspapers and mulch to kill grass, but I would make sure I had at least an ...
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| moths | 8/25/2009 |
Q: We have loads of brown moths approx.3/4 in long on all of the shrubs around the foundation. My ...
A: The best way to control moths and their larvae is a product called BT. BT is an organic insecticide ...
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| sulfur | 7/14/2009 |
Q: is it too late to add sulfur to a flowering veg garden? if okay, add liquid sulfur?
A: You are basically adding sulfuric acid to your plants..and it will burn them..it should be done in ...
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| bush bean bugs | 6/24/2009 |
Q: A tiny, triangular-shaped green bug with 6 legs that hops is eating my 3 inch high bush bean ...
A: You could try that. I personally would use Rotonone, a fast acting light sensitive organic ...
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| Chia seed fertilization | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Is there any advice on how to fertilize chia seeds? What is the difference in fertilizers/pesticides ...
A: You are not just buying certified organic products, you are supporting a sustainable way of life. ...
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| Chia seed fertilization | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Is there any advice on how to fertilize chia seeds? What is the difference in fertilizers/pesticides ...
A: Miracle Grow has an organic fertilizer. Organic chia seed (or any other plant or seed) is grown ...
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| Vegetable Garden | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have started my first tomato, cucumber, and squash seedlings in peat moss filled with store bought ...
A: The lighter color means they need nitrogen. I would use fish fertilizer. Let them dry a little ...
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| soil pH | 3/1/2009 |
Q: What is the best way to lower pH? Mine is neutral at 7.5. I want to plant vegetables, raspberries, ...
A: Yes, as long is it is not added to an established plant, and you wait for two months. You are ...
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| soil pH | 3/1/2009 |
Q: What is the best way to lower pH? Mine is neutral at 7.5. I want to plant vegetables, raspberries, ...
A: Yes, gypsum adds calcium to the soil. http://www.planetnatural.com/site/elemental-sulfur.html ...
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| soil pH | 2/28/2009 |
Q: What is the best way to lower pH? Mine is neutral at 7.5. I want to plant vegetables, raspberries, ...
A: Tricky. Add lots of gypsum and soil sulfur, but don't plan to plant anything for at least two ...
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| Miracle grow | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Does Miracle-grow make an organic for vegatables and where in Missouri can I buy it??'' thanks Pete
A: Yes. Scotts Miracle-Gro Miracle-GroŽ Organic ChoiceŽ All Purpose Plant Food is one of their ...
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| composting | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have begun taking steps towards composting and we were wondering... once we begin a ...
A: We have extensive information on composting on our website: http://www.avant-gardening.com These ...
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| Gardening over grass | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are planning to start an organic garden in our back yard, but right now we have ...
A: Just dig all of the grass up, shake off all the dirt, and compost the roots, or move the sod to ...
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| soil building | 1/11/2009 |
Q: First of all, thank you for your time. I live in Cental Texas, my soil is a couple of different ...
A: The first thing is to test your soil so you know what is missing...you can do that at A&L Plains ...
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| organic gardening | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Using simple wording and terms could you please explain why inter-relationships between living ...
A: Companion planting, or intercropping, allows us to take advantage of certain chemical interactions ...
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| Raised beds for blueberries and raspberries | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I recently built a raised bed for Misty blueberries and 2 raised beds for Heritage Red Raspberries. ...
A: You need to lower the pH of your soil to about 4.5, because it is too akaline. Sawdust, composted ...
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| Asparagus | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I started growing Asparagus 2 years ago. I havent harvested any spears yet, but am anxiously looking ...
A: You could do either. Their purpose is to feed the roots so next years spears will be healthy and ...
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| Winterizing 1st year rhubarb in garden. | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I have planted a rhubarb earlier this year in spring. It now is full of leaves. We had a freeze ...
A: Get some composted manure and add about four inches around the plant. When the leaves are all dead, ...
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| Tomato | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I live in LasVegas Nevada its getting chilly now I bought a Tomato plant about a month or two ago ...
A: Anytime you buy a tomato plant (or any other plant) check to see if it is already rootbound. Most ...
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| loofah squash | 9/21/2008 |
Q: A friend gave a loofah squash plant this spring and it has several large squashes on it.I've never ...
A: In the fall the luffas will begin to loose weight. This is a sign that they are beginning to mature ...
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| soil | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Everything was either optimum or over!! My question is, what do you think of using just liquid ...
A: Liquid seaweed will provide needed trace elements, and fish emulsion will provide nitrogen in the ...
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| heavy soil | 8/9/2008 |
Q: We have an organic garden that has very heavy soil in one area (clay). I've used layers of leaves, ...
A: For information on soil building, please visit our website: ...
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| crop rotation | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Why is it necessary to rotate crops on a farm when in nature the same plants keep coming up year ...
A: Plants in nature generally do not need a lot of nutrients to manage to produce enough seed to ...
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| Short Bell Pepper Plants | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I planted 4 bell pepper plants. One looks like a typical pepper plant, 20 inches tall with normal ...
A: It may have been genetic - characteristics inherent in the seed. We go through our seed and pick ...
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| Vegetables and spotty leaves | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have recently built and implemented a square foot garden in an 8x5 raised bed. I have used this ...
A: Test your soil right away, to eliminate the possibility of an unbalanced soil. It may be too rich. ...
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| organic fertiliser | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Tell me, please, is blood meal as effective as bone meal for Irises (Rhizomes),Lilies (Day or ...
A: Blood meal will provide nitrogen. Bone meal provides phosphorus. They are two different things. ...
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| Greenhouse Plastic | 5/25/2008 |
Q: We are wanting to build a greenhouse but have heard a lot about platic and toxins. Would the ...
A: Not if you use Lexan, a double layer sheet of polycarbonate with air layers inbetween. There is no ...
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| dandelions | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited a chemical-free suburban lawn and garden (Merrick, Long Island, New York). ...
A: The first thing is to remove all the flower heads. Hopefully they have not gone to seed. If they ...
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| arp rosemary | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Do you know if arp rosemary will grow in the ground in Memphis, Tn.(zone 7) & where can I buy one ...
A: ARP Rosemary is good down to zero, for short periods of time, but an extended cold at this ...
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| organic lawn using sugar | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I found some comments on this site by an expert called Charlotte (who is no longer available to ...
A: Never having used this method, we would be more inclined to use organic fertilizers and organic pest ...
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| gardening | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I actually have a couple of questions; First of all, I've read that you should mow over your leaves ...
A: In our experience weed ground covers take over what is planted, take up water and nutrients, and ...
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| gardening | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I actually have a couple of questions; First of all, I've read that you should mow over your leaves ...
A: Actually, in the spring you would want to turn the leaves into the soil. Tilling it or turning the ...
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| Raised beds of rock retaining wall. | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I am interested in planting crowns of asparagus and strawberries here in northwest Ohio this mid ...
A: I don't think there is any problem with using cement. We use a mixture of Portland cement ...
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| still insist organic methods | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I posted a thread on gardenweb.com and tried to see what advice I could get. Here is what I wrote: ...
A: I think that if you do everything right nutritionally, weeds won't be a problem, especially if you ...
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| still insist organic methods | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I posted a thread on gardenweb.com and tried to see what advice I could get. Here is what I wrote: ...
A: Test your soil again and make sure the soil pH is between 6.5 -7 and that you have it balanced. I ...
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| still insist organic methods | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I posted a thread on gardenweb.com and tried to see what advice I could get. Here is what I wrote: ...
A: Not to worry. Peaceful Valley will suggest corn gluten meal, which you are already using. The best ...
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| fresh manure | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Can fresh cattle/horse manure be used safely and effectively to raise soil NPK levels without ...
A: No, sorry. You need to compost "hot" manure - like horse and cow. "Cold" manure can be used right ...
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| raised river rock garden bed | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have priced wood and WOW its expensive so I started to research River Rock (I have tons of it in ...
A: We just dig a little trench and start. River rock is usually not real flat, so you would probably ...
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| root cellar | 12/23/2007 |
Q: poor planning gave my cellar a concrete floor. i am looking at an area about 6'x8' that i would like ...
A: Perfect humidity for a root cellar is between 70 and 95 degrees. Cement will just have a little ...
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| how to handle cover crop over winter | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have a partly-shaded area of about 300 square feet (in a yard near Boston, MA) that has never been ...
A: Over the winter the clover will send long roots down into the soil and will be much harder to pull ...
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| raised vegetable garden walls | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I am on a limited budget and want to build walls for my raised vegetable garden with as innocuous a ...
A: The sheet metal is really sharp, and probably not a good choice for several reasons. Buldging, ...
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| Organic Auditors | 9/17/2007 |
Q: what is an organc auditor? what do they do?
A: From what I understand, organic auditors may arrive unannounced at any growers, processors, ...
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| white clover problem | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have a relatively new house (6years old)with 2 acres, all lawn, all direct sun. Most of the lawn ...
A: Clover is drought tolerant, stays green all winter and converts nitrogen into a form usable by other ...
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| Arp Rosemary | 8/23/2007 |
Q: How and when to harvest Arp Rosemary in zone 6b. Would like to use our Arp Rosemary in preparing ...
A: If it is leggy, it should be pruned back to hardwood, (brown not green stem), and it will branch ...
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| apples trees | 8/11/2007 |
Q: Every year the bugs get the apple before me. Any solution that is safe? I have a dog and a cat. :) ...
A: It depends upon which area of the country you live in. Eastern growers must contend with the plum ...
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| siting a vegetable garden | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I am trying to decide where to place two small raised beds for a home vegatable garden. My yard has ...
A: It depends upon where you live. Tomatoes, beans, corn, cucumbers, carrots, beets, like full sun and ...
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| Russian Sage | 7/23/2007 |
Q: This is one of the most wonderful smelling plants on earth! I love sage and I use it in cooking ...
A: Culinary sage is named Salvia officinalis, and Russian sage is technically not a sage but named ...
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| STINK BUGS!! | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have what seems to be hundreds of stink bugs in my garden. Are they good or bad, and if they are ...
A: Stink Bugs (Cosmopepla bimaculata) belong to the order called Hemiptera, in the Family Pentatomidae ...
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| Wild Onions | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Do you know of an organic way -- no chemicals -- to get rid of or at least to avoid "catching" wild ...
A: I was just saying that chemical herbicides would work if you wanted to go that route. I wouldn't ...
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| Wild Onions | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Do you know of an organic way -- no chemicals -- to get rid of or at least to avoid "catching" wild ...
A: Pre-emergent herbicides are spread on the lawn before certain weeds sprout. They create a film on ...
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| Converting from chemicals to organic lawn | 6/27/2007 |
Q: After a lot of soul searching, I have finally concluded that an organic lawn program is something I ...
A: It can be done gradually. It is mostly a matter of balancing the soil so it will be healthy. For ...
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| 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: It is a soil building question, because 90% of the garden activity is in the soil. It all starts ...
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| yellowing leaves on tomatoes | 6/11/2007 |
Q: We have had a somewhay cooler and wetter spring this year up to a week or so ago and now it's ...
A: It sounds like it might be a TMV virus (Tobacco Mosaic Virus) if anyone has been smoking around the ...
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| ants | 6/10/2007 |
Q: please tell me how to get rid of garden ants from my garden
A: They usually don't do too much harm. Ants are insects in the Order Hymenoptera, and it should be ...
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| green bean pests | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I planted Blue Lake pole beans a few weeks ago, and the sprouts are immediately attacked and eaten ...
A: You could grow your beans pots on the patio, planting 6 beans in each pot, using good quality ...
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| Potato bugs | 5/29/2007 |
Q: How is the best way for me to get rid of potato bugs without using inseticides??
A: The Potato Bug, or The Colorado potato beetle, it is a plump yellow beetle with black stripes he and ...
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| safety of public compost | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Our city offers free compost from the lawn and garden waste they compost. The yard waste is ...
A: You never know what people (or the city) does to their yards. I would not trust it. The organic ...
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| soil | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I asked about the vermiculite. To be more clear, I wonder if it's completely safe to use? Are ...
A: Yes, it is completely safe to use. Horticultural vermiculite is basically a hydrated phlogopite ...
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| How much spaced needed | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I am from Australia. We have sold our city house and am moving to a smaller city near sydney ...
A: We used our GreenzBox (see our website for information about it at: http://www.avant-gardening.com) ...
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| manure from commercially raised ducks | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Does manure from commercially raised ducks contain hormone and/or chemical residues not advisable ...
A: I don't think composting will make a difference even if you run it through a lot of earthworms, but ...
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| manure from commercially raised ducks | 4/12/2007 |
Q: Does manure from commercially raised ducks contain hormone and/or chemical residues not advisable ...
A: Hormones are not allowed in U.S. duck or goose production. The FSIS (Food Safety Inspection ...
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| organic food regulation | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Do you think organic farms should have to be certified to be sold as organic? Would you like this ...
A: Organic farms should be "certified organic" in order for the food they grow to be sold as organic, ...
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| rabbit food | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I recently moved into a new house and am not yet sure about the soil. I am not too sure about ...
A: This is an excellent place to get your soil tested: http://www.al-labs-plains.com/index.html The ...
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| upside down tomatoes | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I've read that you can plant tomatoes in the drainage hole of a terracotta pot so that the plant ...
A: Any of these: nasturtium, parsley, cucumber, basil, chive, garlic, lettuce, mint, peppers, or ...
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| Cavy manure | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I'm not certain if this is the proper forum for this question, but I thought it might be a good ...
A: Cavy manure is very high in nitrogen, it is a cold manure and can be added right to the garden. I ...
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| compost | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I want to have a compost pile and recently saw some nice compost binds on HGTV. The problem is that ...
A: There must be a feed store in a city near you, I would buy some bales of alfalfa hay to layer with. ...
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| mulching | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Is it okay to mulch bare veg garden over winter with wood chips? I have a pile of them, mostly cedar ...
A: There are differing opinions as to the toxicity of using cedar as a mulch. We never mulch with ...
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| winterizing | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I have started rhubarb from seed indoors. The plants are about 4 months old. They are quite hardy. ...
A: If you have not had a hard freeze yet, you can just plant them directly into the garden and when the ...
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| ants in container plants | 8/6/2006 |
Q: I have some plants out on the patio that will need to come in for the winter. Some small brown ...
A: You definitely need to repot them all, and the ants might be raising aphids on the undersides of the ...
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| green bean pests | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I live in Ohio, and have planted blue lake bush snap grean beans. The plants have been doing very ...
A: These are probably flea beatles on the leaves. They are easily organically taken care of by using ...
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| herbicide | 7/22/2006 |
Q: can beer malt, wine w/o alcohol or any various molds, fungi or bacteria solve this problem ?
A: YES! Plain old distilled VINEGAR can be used as a great herbicide for areas that you don't want ...
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| blossom end rot on tomatoes | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I live in Illinois.Last year I lost all my tomatoes with blossom end rot.I planted in a completely ...
A: Blossom end rot is caused by a lack of calcium in the developing fruit usually caused by lack of ...
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| organic farming | 6/14/2006 |
Q: what i sorganic farming? why is it preferred these days?
A: Please go to our website for extensive information on organic gardening: ...
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| Miracle Grow on Vegetables and Tomatoes | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I'm a fairly new, uninformed gardener and I was stunned to see something today that said miracle ...
A: Ah, yes, trying to grow in NM...If you want to grow organically, without chemicals (yes miracle grow ...
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| Soil | 5/13/2006 |
Q: I have few questions if you can answer for me. How Do Alkali soils differ from Saline Soil? Thanks ...
A: It is a matter of soil pH properties. Alkaline soil can range from a pH of 7.5 to 9 or 10, and acid ...
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| tomatoes | 5/2/2006 |
Q: 2 questions really: 1. Are coffee grounds good for growing tomatoes? Better just in the compost or ...
A: Coffee grounds and eggshells are great and will work a lot better if they are composted first, for ...
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| southern penn. veggies and herbs! | 4/18/2006 |
Q: I live in southern Pennsylvania, and im looking to start a garden in my backyard. Specifically i ...
A: Oh, that it were that simple. Please go to our website http://www.avant-gardening.com and read ...
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| ants | 4/4/2006 |
Q: I live in houston,tx. I have dogs. Is there any way to rid the yard of ants organically? Does cedar ...
A: I did a google search for "organic ant control" ...
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| Radish seeds to repel mold. | 1/23/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Germinating radish seeds produce high levels of anti-fungal proteins; do ...
A: Check these out: ...
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| Radish seeds to repel mold. | 1/23/2006 |
Q: Germinating radish seeds produce high levels of anti-fungal proteins; do you have a recipe for using ...
A: "Plant defensins" is a term used for these defense-related proteins which are released during radish ...
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| Organic Agriculture in Israel | 12/9/2005 |
Q: BR, 09/12/05 Well Sir,I'd like to know about organic ag in Israel,main ...
A: http://www.theorganicpages.com/topo/keywordresults.html?key_name=&keyId=cotton+fiber Copy and paste ...
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| composting | 10/11/2005 |
Q: Will materials that have chemicals in them (veggies, coffee,fruit, lawn clippings etc.)break down ...
A: I think this depends upon the state in which you live. You can contact your state department of ...
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| laural hedge | 10/2/2005 |
Q: Is laural hedge chips a good flower bed cover
A: If you are refering to Bay Laurel, commonly used to flavor soups, but never eaten, then direct ...
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| worms in garden | 9/18/2005 |
Q: I have noticed something very strange in my gardens. I have lived here in this house for three years ...
A: I would first test the soil, there is a link on our website: http://www.avant-gardening.com on the ...
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| Russian Sage | 9/3/2005 |
Q: Is Russian Sage edible?
A: Perovskia atriplicifolia - the small lavender flowers have a sweet flavour and can be eaten in ...
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| lettuce quality | 7/15/2005 |
Q: I have noticed that the plants from a mesclun mix seed packet are a bit more bitter than I remember ...
A: I would not add too much composted horse manure, it is high in salt and over time will make your ...
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| Non-hybrid seeds | 5/30/2005 |
Q: Can you help me find an article or site online about why non-hybrid/heirloom seeds are important, ...
A: Visit our website: http://www.avant-gardening.com/biodiversity.html for more information about seed ...
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| starting | 5/27/2005 |
Q: I'd like to know how to mix fertilizer and soil for my herb garden. What container should I use? ...
A: Herbs that are perennial, such as sage, thyme, rosemary, lavender and other woody stemed varieties ...
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| Starting an organic garden in a compromised setting | 5/5/2005 |
Q: I want to start an organic garden, and I want to start composting. However, the yard where I live ...
A: You can buy organic compost, organic soil, and organic nutrients, or find some totallly untreated ...
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| Pet friendly pesticides / alternatives?? | 4/30/2005 |
Q: how do we keep insects out of our garden without endangering pets and other wildlife? thanks in ...
A: If you have an organic soil that is well balanced in nutrient content, that will help a lot by ...
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| Garden Planning | 4/26/2005 |
Q: I am getting ready to plant a garden in which the plants will be mainly used in folklore/herbal ...
A: If you check our website you will find all of that information...http://www.avant-gardening.com ...
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| soil | 3/26/2005 |
Q: I had my soil tested and they say to apply amonium nitrate 5lb per 1000sqft.how is the best way to ...
A: They would all prefer a pH around 6.5. I would not add amonium nitrate, because it is a chemical, ...
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| organic soil building | 3/9/2005 |
Q: I have three raised beds behind my house for growing veggies for my family. Last year had a rather ...
A: You could add some gypsum to bring the soil pH down and add calcium at the same time, or peat moss, ...
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| How can I make my daffodils grow larger? | 2/22/2005 |
Q: How can I make my daffodils grow larger? What can I put in the holes when I plant them?
A: Daffodils should be planted in the late summer or early fall when the temperatures are not going to ...
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| fertilizer for tomatoes | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I am growing some tomatoes in a pot in FLorida, and the instructions said to use a fish fertilizer. ...
A: If you go to our website http://www.avant-gardening.com and check out our link/resource page under ...
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| Loquat Tree seeds | 2/18/2005 |
Q: My question is in regards to my Loquat Tree SEEDS. I grow many things, but need help with some info ...
A: Is there any way to just prune off all the branches on their side of the property line? (It is ...
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| soil | 2/18/2005 |
Q: I have recently begun a new garden in central Texas. My garden in central Oklahoma was basicaly ...
A: We had a similar condition with hard red clay in Arizona that would hardly break up with a backhoe. ...
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| Blueberries | 2/12/2005 |
Q: I mulch my blueberries with woood chips and I would like to know if it would be benefical to spray ...
A: Vinegar is a natural herbicide, and if you are not careful you could kill your plants. We use it ...
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| Organic Herbicide | 12/29/2004 |
Q: I am a International Baccalaureate studentand I need help on my science fair project. I am trying to ...
A: You can use distilled vinegar full strength as a herbicide, it will kill anything because it is very ...
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| Fertilizers | 8/4/2004 |
Q: Are granular fertilizers ever considered organic? Are the N P &K not derived from natural sources?
A: Yes, unlike chemical fertilizers, most granular organic fertilizers release their nutrients slowly, ...
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| biodinamy and Rudolf Steiner | 7/24/2004 |
Q: Is this a proven theory.It seems so ridiculous,but here it is trendy and many of my freinds swear ...
A: Well, having grown seedlings on a heat tape for 25 years, I can tell you that the seeds that I plant ...
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| Green Peppers/possible fungus ETC. | 7/12/2004 |
Q: thx for ur time. this is my first time growing veg. i have abt 35 plants in my greenhouse (aprox.4ft ...
A: The black spots are not natural. I am not sure what they are, but you can do a search for "black ...
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| snails | 7/12/2004 |
Q: What is the best way to protect veges from snails , slugs and slaters/centipedes organically?
A: We discovered when we lived on San Juan Island, slug capital of the world, that the only sure way to ...
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| Beneficial Nematodes & Castile Soap | 7/9/2004 |
Q: Frank and Vicky Giannangelo, I have read that both Dr. Bronner's peppermint castile soap and ...
A: Castile soap will do nothing for fleas. I would dust your pet with Rotonone, it can be used ...
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| disease and organic cure | 7/6/2004 |
Q: We have brown rings around the tops of our tomatoes. There is a line on some of them that runs down ...
A: Go to our website http://www.avant-gardening.com and click at the bottom of the home page on "Planet ...
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| Lawn care | 6/29/2004 |
Q: IS IT ADVISABLE TO USE PRODUCTS SUCH AS COTTONSEED MEAL, CORN MEAL, AND ANIMAL FEED ON MY LAWN?
A: It depends if you want it to be organic or not, if you have pets or not, and if you care if it gets ...
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| Blueberry Bush | 6/10/2004 |
Q: Frank & Vicky: My neighbor has blueberry bushes that produce lots of tasty fruit each June. He ...
A: I don't know where you are located, but I think that you can get good quality plants from Johnny's ...
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| powdery mildew on squash | 4/30/2004 |
Q: Me and my boyfriend share a organic vegetable garden. We have been having some trouble with powdery ...
A: Go to http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/bakingsoda.html for proper instructions of using baking soda ...
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| WEEDS | 4/13/2004 |
Q: I have just cleared out all the weeds and grass from an 8' X 12'area that I plan to start as my ...
A: I don't think you want to eat weed and grass killer. Weeds will grow, but if you mulch heavily, the ...
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| berries | 4/1/2004 |
Q: I don't know if you guys are the right folks to ask, but we're organic gardners (in that we use no ...
A: Strawberries: there is no difference between strawberry runners and nursery plants (except maybe the ...
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| Organic Gardening | 3/26/2004 |
Q: I organic garden in Harrsiburg, PA. I have built my rasied beds over a 12 year period usind leaf ...
A: Please read all the info at: http://www.avant-gardening.com on soil building. Test the soil. ...
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| tomato | 3/17/2004 |
Q: I was wanting to know if you grow tomatos in a green house will they produce all year long. Also I ...
A: Yes, if you have enough light, heat, and nutrients. As long as the temperature does not go below 55 ...
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| safe building materials | 3/15/2004 |
Q: I want to build raised beds in my greenhouse for organics. I need info on safe building materials ...
A: You could build a small cement retaining wall, use bricks, make a stone or rock wall, a rubble/stone ...
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| Pencil shavings in compost | 2/22/2004 |
Q: Is it OK to add pencil shavings to compost? The wood would be OK I'm sure, and the paint ought to be ...
A: Graphite is a source of potassium (K) according to one source featuring a "List of Approved Inputs ...
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