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About Tom Alonzo
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Expertise
I have been growing plants from seeds for at least 20 years. I have grown literally hundreds of different kinds of vegetables, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropicals, some cacti, water plants, iris, rose, lilies, cannas, etc. I enjoy starting from seed.

Experience
I've been growing my own seeds for 20 years with indoor propagation equipment I built myself. I am also an Allexperts volunteer on the perennial forum. I have completed the Master Gardener course through the Kansas State University Extension. I have experience with a wide variety of seeds and I have also read through Norm Deno's books on seed germination.

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Questions Answered By Expert Tom Alonzo
In Category Seeding and Propagation

Subject	Date Asked

Growing flowers from seeds	11/17/2009
Q: I have a couple questions. 1. I am trying to grow flowers from seeds indoors during the winter. Most ... A: Thanx for your question. 1. When watering, make sure your pots drain freely and do not sit for ...
Legality Of Selling Plants Grown From Seed	11/16/2009
Q: Alonzo, You once received a question regarding the selling of perennial flowing plants. The person ... A: Thanx for your question. Some states regulate selling plants and some do not. Anytime you start ...
bismarck seeds	11/14/2009
Q: I got some bismarck seeds from a friends tree and want to try growing them and would like to know ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I have previously answered this question several times so I ...
PACHYSANDRA KNOTTING	11/10/2009
Q: I was told by a gardener that he found that tieing an overhand knot in a cutting speeded the rooting ... A: Thanx for your question. I have never heard of the overhand knot method so I don't really have an ...
seed starting in less light	11/9/2009
Q: Is it safe to assume that if a plant is identified as a deep shade type (eg-African Impatians) that ... A: Thanx for the clarification. Oddly enough, seedlings that eventually grow into shade-loving or ...
seed starting in less light	11/7/2009
Q: Is it safe to assume that if a plant is identified as a deep shade type (eg-African Impatians) that ... A: Thanx for your question. African impatiens seeds should be pressed into the soil and not covered. ...
Persimmon Tree - fruit not tasty	11/5/2009
Q: I have a 2 year old Fuyu Persimmon tree. It now has many red fruits but they all taste "cotton ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question is a bit outside my expertise. I'm not a fruit tree expert. ...
growing trees indoors	11/5/2009
Q: I recently rescued a 4ft Rowan and 6ft Oak which were growing happily from the walls (yes, out of ... A: Thanx for your question. Rowans and oaks in general, are deciduous trees which require a cold, ...
Cross pollination	11/2/2009
Q: I'm trying to grow a wild black seeded anise that is extremely more flavor than the commercial green ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, plants that cross-pollinate will produce seed which results in ...
Copper Beech Seedlings	10/26/2009
Q: Tom, We have a copper beech that is in decline and will be taken down probably in the next two ... A: Thanx for your question. The copper beech seedlings need to go through winter dormancy and they ...
rose of sharon	10/24/2009
Q: My husband came home with a rose of sharon from one of his customers. It is small still a seedling ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose-of-Sharon is also botanically known as Hibiscus syriacus. It is a ...
Quince	10/24/2009
Q: Just read a post and your answer about quince propagation from seed and have a follow up question. ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not an expert with fruit trees or grafting but here is what I know. ...
Banana Trees	10/23/2009
Q: What type of mulch should I use for the winter? A: Thanx for your question. Most bananas will not survive in zones cooler than Zone 8. Musa basjoo is ...
Juniperus Davurica 'Parsonii'	10/23/2009
Q: It's me again, but with a different question! T have some cuttings of the Juniperus Davurica ... A: Thanx for your question. I obtained this information from Floridata - ...
Propagation of Italian Cypress	10/22/2009
Q: Can I root the Italian cypress from cuttings? If so, How? Do I use the tip? Are they real slow ... A: Thanx for your question. The only thing about growing the Italian Cypress from seed is to make sure ...
Propagating by stem cutting	10/22/2009
Q: I am a hobbyist and enjoy propagating plants especially using stem cuttings. I have learned a ... A: Thanx for your questions. We're here to serve so ask as many questions as you like. Whenever ...
Propagation of Italian Cypress	10/22/2009
Q: Can I root the Italian cypress from cuttings? If so, How? Do I use the tip? Are they real slow ... A: Thanx for the followup. My brother and his family live in Deltona. I used to live in Ft. Walton ...
Propagating by stem cutting	10/21/2009
Q: I am a hobbyist and enjoy propagating plants especially using stem cuttings. I have learned a ... A: Thanx for the followup. Your greenhouse in the walk-in closet looks great! I do not recommend ...
Blue berry planting	10/21/2009
Q: I wish to learn how to plant blue berrys from seed or progation. Perferrable from seed. A: Thanx for your question. Blueberry seed are going to be hard to come by except the seed that you ...
Greenhouses and cold frames	10/20/2009
Q: I enjoy propagating plants using stem cuttings. I keep the cuttings in my house. I can't afford to ... A: Thanx for your question. Just use a simple shelving unit or one of those mini greenhouses. Use ...
Propagating by stem cutting	10/20/2009
Q: I am a hobbyist and enjoy propagating plants especially using stem cuttings. I have learned a ... A: Thanx for your questions. Growing techniques are just like people, they are different from ...
hickory/pecan	10/19/2009
Q: Here in England we don't grow pecan nuts but I have understood that hickory wood(popular for tool ... A: Thanx for your question. Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are native to North America from the ...
Moon Plant Seeds	10/19/2009
Q: I have collected the seeds from my moon plant pods and dried them. When is the best time to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. By moon plant, I'm going to assume you mean the Datura plant, jimsonweed, ...
Sprouted lemon seeds for planting.	10/18/2009
Q: I have 3 or 4 lemon seeds which have sprouted, how do I go about planting them? Do I place them ... A: Thanx for your question. I've grown various citrus from seed before. Plant the sprouts in separate ...
Apple Tree Propagation	10/17/2009
Q: Tom: My father has 1 apple tree left in his yard, Possibly Red Deliscious, out of 4 or 5 he started ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not an expert with fruit trees but I will share with you what I do ...
Propagation of Italian Cypress	10/16/2009
Q: Can I root the Italian cypress from cuttings? If so, How? Do I use the tip? Are they real slow ... A: Thanx for your question. Take cuttings of Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)during February. ...
blueberry hardwood propagation	10/11/2009
Q: planted 30 blueberry hardwood cuttings 03/09--18 developed roots by 08/09 and put on new growth and ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a berry expert but I would protect them the same way you ...
copper beech rescue	10/7/2009
Q: I have been given a copper beech in a bonsai situation. Apparently it is about 25 years old, and is ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert at Bonsai and I don't want to steer you wrong. We have ...
Hickory Nuts	10/7/2009
Q: September last year I collected 600+ Hickory Nuts with the intent to implement them into a landscape ... A: Thanx for your question. If you can get the seedlings into the ground now and give them a good ...
avacado planting	10/2/2009
Q: For the past year I have been growing an avacado seed. I did prune it a couple times while it was in ... A: Thanx for your question. First of all, the browning leaves toward the bottom are not a problem. ...
planting jacaranda seeds	9/29/2009
Q: Do I simply plant seeds in soil? Do I water a lot? Sunlight?? A: Thanx for your question. I've planted these seeds before that I received from Portugal. I ...
Sweetpeas	9/28/2009
Q: My sweetpeas have pods and I am not sure where to go from here, I would like to "save" seeds for ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods to dry out and turn yellow. Pick them before they ...
Mimosa seed	9/28/2009
Q: I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyway. I want to grow mimosa trees from ... A: Thanx for your question. I cannot recall anyone asking a "stupid" question on this forum. Remove ...
Propagating Blueberries	9/25/2009
Q: I saw that you answered this question (with great info) but did not mention when is the best time of ... A: Thanx for your question. I regret was not comprehensive in my answer. Here are more details. In ...
Cherry Trees	9/23/2009
Q: I bought several black cherries at Winn Dixie this summer. I planted some of the seeds and they ... A: Thanx for the followup. Somehow, a watermelon seed got into the pot in which you planted your ...
Rose of Sharon Seedlings	9/22/2009
Q: I just finished pulling out thousands of RofS seedlings from my lawn. Do you know how I might ... A: Thanx for your question. You might want to try to use Preen. Preen prevents seeds from ...
Clivia Miniata	9/22/2009
Q: I bought a clivia miniata plant. What type of fertilizer should I be feeding this plant? Also what ... A: Thanx for your question. Clivia is not frost hardy. You can use a standard potting soil. Keep the ...
Cypress Seeds	9/22/2009
Q: How long can you keep seeds before their no good? Where do you have to keep them? ANSWER: Hi Val, ... A: I'm sorry I misunderstood your original question. For some reason I thought you were asking after ...
Cherry Trees	9/21/2009
Q: I bought several black cherries at Winn Dixie this summer. I planted some of the seeds and they ... A: Thanx for your question. Black cherry seedlings should not look like vines. You may have had some ...
Strawberry Guava Trees	9/20/2009
Q: Just wondering if you knew if I could start a Strawberry Guava tree from seeds from the fruit. They ... A: Thanx for your question. If the plant from which you obtained the seed is not a hybrid, the ...
Rose of Sharon seeds	9/20/2009
Q: I have a Lil Kim. How do I get seeds from it to grow more? What do I look for and what do I do with ... A: Thanx for your question. Lil Kim is a patented plant and cannot be reproduced vegetatively by law. ...
Sequoia Seeds	9/19/2009
Q: How long can you keep seeds before their no good? Where do you have to keep them? A: Thanx for your question. In the wild, the cones of the Sequoia can remain on the tree for 8-12 ...
peach tree	9/19/2009
Q: I wonder how long it would take for peach tree, cherry tree to yield fruits. If I were to go to the ... A: Thanx for your question. A peach or cherry tree purchased from the nursery will bear in 1-3 years ...
Growing Prairie Dropseed from Seed	9/19/2009
Q: I really would like to expand my prairie dropseed grasses next year and have collected seed from my ... A: Thanx for your question. Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) seeds benefit from a cold/moist ...
Apple trees	9/19/2009
Q: I have 2 apple trees that are about 10 years old that are planted about 10 feet from each other in a ... A: Thanx for your question. There are a number of reasons why your apple trees haven't set fruit. 1. ...
where can I buy rhubarb seeds, or how can i plant it	9/19/2009
Q: I am looking ofr rhubarb seed to plant my own A: There are several U.S. companies that sell rhubarb seed but I think your government prohibits ...
Yucca plant	9/18/2009
Q: I have had my yucca plants for 8 years now. I want to know if you can use the seeds from the pods ... A: Are we talking about the large native yuccas, growing outdoors, producing a large spike of white ...
lavendar seed starting	9/18/2009
Q: today i harvested lavendar seeds from my lavendar and am wondering how best to start new plants from ... A: Thanx for your question. Your lavender seeds sound to me like they are ripe and so would be ready ...
Datura Pods	9/16/2009
Q: I will be moving in about 2 weeks. I will be moving 50 miles from where I am now. I have the most ... A: Thanx for your question. If the pods on the datura are still green there is too much of a chance ...
rowan tree	9/15/2009
Q: ...I would like to take a cutting from my uncle's rowan tree...its beautiful...sadly he has terminal ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings from your rowan and make new trees. The best way to ...
annual/perenial mixed seeds	9/14/2009
Q: I planted seeds from a box and have so many but don't know what most are. Many look like weeds but ... A: Thanx for your question. I would tag the plants I like and either let the annuals die or if they ...
tropical hibiscus	9/13/2009
Q: I live in New York and I bought a tropical hibiscus - can I bring the plant in the house during the ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can bring the tropical hibiscus indoors for the winter. Try to ...
Overwintering Catalpa Seedlings	9/12/2009
Q: I live in northern South Dakota and am wondering how I am going to overwinter the dozens of catalpa ... A: Thanx for your question. The seedlings will go dormant as winter approaches. I would keep the pots ...
rooting season	9/12/2009
Q: can cane cuttings be first rooted in water, or must it be in rooting substance? and if im going to ... A: Thanx for your question. If you're talking about sugar cane, I'm not an agricultural expert. I do ...
2 rose of sharon, verburnim	9/9/2009
Q: have two rose of sharon and would like to know if we should use the seed pods or cut starters to ... A: Thanx for your question. If the Rose-of-Sharon are not hybrids and you have no other ...
persimmon	9/9/2009
Q: how old does a persimmon tree have to be to have fruit. also i have large trees that don't have ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, persimmons will start bearing fruit as early as their 10th year ...
propagating hibiscuses	9/8/2009
Q: i now that you can propagate hibiscuses by cuttings but cant get my hand on any rooting hormone, so ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you talking about a hardy hibisucs (Hibiscus moscheutos) or the ...
Apple seedlings	9/7/2009
Q: I have 3 little apple seedlings that we started on our window sill about a month ago. It was just ... A: thanx for your question. You have a relatively mild winter in the Portland area. The seedlings ...
butternut	9/2/2009
Q: i would like to know how to start a seedling from a butternut,i live in north central pa.the nuts ... A: Thanx for your question. The link below is to the Ontario Extension news and has an excellent ...
Planting Iris seed from pods	8/30/2009
Q: I live in the Finger Lakes in Upstate NY. Can I plant seeds from pods directly in the ground and ... A: Thanx for your question. You should remove the iris seeds from the pod. Sometimes there is a corky ...
"bean" trees	8/30/2009
Q: I live in the Hudson Valley and there are a lot of "bean" trees here. They have a large heart shaped ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you're referring to the catalpa. ...
growing canna lilies from seed and how to	8/29/2009
Q: I have seeds from this year's canna lilies that were given to me. How and when do I start the ... A: Thanx for your question. Canna seeds are easy to germinate. I wouldn't start them until February ...
apple seed sapling	8/28/2009
Q: My son and I grew an apple tree from a seed its store bought apple I know this will most likely not ... A: Thanx for your question. I have a friend who recently moved back to Bethel, Alaska after living ...
Squash yield	8/28/2009
Q: Frequently, and especially during this cool and early on wet season in Chicago, my plants, grown ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a vegetable expert but have grown a number of different ...
japanese cherry trees	8/26/2009
Q: I am thinking of planting a Japanese Cherry Tree in my yard but I cannot find out if it will bloom ... A: Thanx for your question. You do not need to have to Japanese cherry trees to ensure they will ...
brugmansia cuttings/propagation	8/26/2009
Q: My brug has "Yd" and is in bloom. In the fall I want to take cuttings and need advice. I want the ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert at Brugmansias having only grown them a few times from ...
cold treatment	8/25/2009
Q: Do all flower seeds require the cold treatment to germinate properly or is that a specific ... A: Thanx for your question. No, not all flower seeds require cold treatment. In fact, almost all ...
Germinating Hibiscuc seeds	8/25/2009
Q: how do i go about germinating the hardy {perennial} seeds A: Thanx for your question. Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) seeds are easily germinated. You can ...
Mamosa Seeds	8/24/2009
Q: Mimosa seeds are they flat, hard come from the color part of the flower the beginning of the flower, ... A: Thanx for your question. It just so happens I have a mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin)growing in my ...
tiger lily seeding	8/23/2009
Q: I am wanting to try and plant some of the seeds I have collected from my existing tiger lily plants ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not sure you really have a tiger lily but I also realize that people ...
Harvesting Annual Flower Seeds	8/23/2009
Q: I have several annual plants that is would like to save the seed and I am not sure what to look for. ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know what torino is. I looked it up and had no luck. Do you have ...
science	8/23/2009
Q: Potato plant produces flowers,fruits and seeds.yet they reproduce with the help of eyes on the ... A: Thanx for your question. The potato is a member of the solanum family just as are peppers, ...
Day Lillies seeds	8/20/2009
Q: I have about 100 seeds that I have collected from the day lilies in my yard. If I want to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Absolutely, you can plant your daylily seeds outdoors and they will ...
propagating	8/20/2009
Q: When should i propagate japanese cherry tree? A: Thanx for your question. When you say propagate are you talking about getting Japanese cherry tree ...
Day Lillies seeds	8/19/2009
Q: I have about 100 seeds that I have collected from the day lilies in my yard. If I want to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. If you want to plant them in the spring, the cold treatment is still ...
Strange acorn or seed pod	8/19/2009
Q: I have lived at my current residence for 3 years. I have a medium sized tree that this year ... A: Thanx for your question. These questions are always difficult because everyone seems to have a ...
Japanese Peony	8/18/2009
Q: Can these be started from seed? Should the seed pods be allowed to dry up and open or be sniped off ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, peonies can be started from seed if they set seed. This is they way ...
tomato seeds	8/16/2009
Q: I believe some seeds need to frozen for a while before planting. I have saved seeds from a tomato ... A: Thanx for your question. Some seeds do require a cold treatment to break dormancy and germinate. ...
poppies	8/15/2009
Q: I'm a first time gardener. I planted wild flowers and all of my oriental poppies are falling over. ... A: Thanx for your question. The poppies probably just blew over with the wind. That happens sometimes. ...
planting	8/14/2009
Q: My Mother in Law.used to transplant a Snowball Bush by just cutting a Limb and planting it...i want ... A: Thanx for your question. In order to root the snowball bush cuttings I would take green stem ...
Growing seeds from grocery fruit	8/11/2009
Q: I live in north-central Texas, and I love lemons, pears and pomegranates. How viable is it to try to ... A: Thanx for your question. I really think growing seeds from store-bought fruit is a waste of time if ...
kumquats	8/10/2009
Q: I just got some kumqaut seeds in the mail. Should i soak them in water before i plant them? A: Thanx for your question. No, you do not need to soak kumquat seeds before planting them. Press ...
cherry seeds germination	8/9/2009
Q: i wish to find out how to take seeds from cherrys and germinate them to make a tree? A: Thanx for your question. This is a popular question and has been answered many times on this forum. ...
Getting seeds from flowers	8/8/2009
Q: I've been growing vegetables from heirloom seeds from my grandparents for years with great results ... A: Thanx for your question and your kind words. Here are a couple sites I hope you find helpful. ...
watermelon	8/6/2009
Q: i read your answer about the lack of fruit; i'm having the same prob. it's weed free, i see bees ... A: Thanx for your question. There can be a number of variables that influence whether or not a melon ...
growing confederate jasmine from seed	8/6/2009
Q: I have seed pods on my confederate jasmine. How should I plant them to grow from seed? A: Thanx for your question. Confederate jasmine is usually propagated by cuttings or by layering. ...
Ash tree	8/5/2009
Q: We recently lost our lovely ash tree in a storm. We then cut the truck back at ground level. A ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings from your ash and make new trees. The best way to ...
nectarine	8/5/2009
Q: I have a netarine pit it has dried out do i plant the pit and if so how and is it still able to be ... A: Thanx for your question. This is a popular question and has been answered numerous times on this ...
kumquats	8/5/2009
Q: I live in northwest georgia and i just bought some kumquat seeds, When should i plant my seeds, and ... A: Thanx for your question. Kumquat is probably not going to be hardy to northwest Georgia so you're ...
fuji persimmons	7/28/2009
Q: I am looking for someone that knows about pruning these wonderful fuji persimmon trees. Can I ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not really a tree expert. We do have a tree expert here at ...
hybrid hibiscus	7/27/2009
Q: I collect different types of hibiscus plants, some hardy, some tropical and I have a question. Can ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think you can make the crosses. Hardy (H. moscheutos) and ...
Gall Mites	7/26/2009
Q: We have a large more than 20yrs old maple tree. This year we noticed gall mites on the leaves. ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not really a tree expert. We do have a tree expert here on ...
seeding and propagation	7/26/2009
Q: I am barely a novice gardener,I live in Wisconsin and have a wisteria vine, I have had it for three ... A: Thanx for your question. It can take 15 years or more for a wisteria to bloom from seed. Most ...
Day Lillies	7/26/2009
Q: After the flowers have bloomed and fallen off, must I prune them in any way? A: Thanx for your question. After the blooms have faded you can trim the scapes back to the ground ...
Rose of Sharon	7/24/2009
Q: I have 2 Rose of Sharon bushes about 10 feet apart. Last year both were equally lush and full of ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Like I indicated before, the growths look like lichens or ...
Rose of Sharon	7/21/2009
Q: I have 2 Rose of Sharon bushes about 10 feet apart. Last year both were equally lush and full of ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose-of-Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus is seldom bothered by much except ...
Mulberry Trees	7/20/2009
Q: I have what a friend of mine said was a Mulberry tree in my yard but it never has mulberries on it. ... A: Thanx for your question. Some varieties of mulberries are self-fertile, producing tons of berries ...
fig tree	7/20/2009
Q: I have a huge fig/weed tree that has taken off for years providing nice shade and beautiful leaves. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. You are fortunate to live in Southern California because you ...
Cat Palm seeds	7/19/2009
Q: Tom. I recently planted a Cat palm and have removed several stems full of seeds. I'd like to try ... A: Thanx for your question. The seeds should not be removed from the plant before they turn color to ...
ginko tree propogation	7/19/2009
Q: About 5yrs ago I was given about 16 seeds from a ginko tree of a favorite aunt. Any chance they ... A: Thanx for your question. The website I've attached should be able to answer all your questions. ...
I want to move a snow ball bush	7/18/2009
Q: I have 2 full grown snow ball bushes. Do I cut them back to transplant them, or how do I do this? ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until September and then cut the shrubs back to a size that will make ...
bald cypress trees	7/17/2009
Q: I soaked the acorns from a bald cypress tree in water last winter when they dropped on the ground. ... A: Separate the sprouts carefully and put them in separate pots. Keep them watered and feed them with ...
Bing cherry seed propagation	7/16/2009
Q: I read your response about propagating bing cherry seeds by conditioning them in the refrigerator. ... A: Thanx for your question. The seedling resulting in Sept/Oct will most likely not survive the ...
blueberry plant	7/14/2009
Q: I live in the Hollywood area and have a blueberry plant to put in the ground. It is a bout 2 ft. ... A: Thanx for your question. Because you don't have a lot of space, how about growing the blueberry ...
fig tree	7/14/2009
Q: I have a huge fig/weed tree that has taken off for years providing nice shade and beautiful leaves. ... A: Thanx for your question. This is really a fruit and fruit tree propagation and I'm not an expert in ...
propogating snow ball bush	7/14/2009
Q: You say to put the cutting in a damp, but not soggy soiless mix, what is a soiless mix? A: Thanx for your question. A potting medium that contains peat, usually perlite or vermiculite, and, ...
PLANTING ASPEN SEEDS	7/13/2009
Q: I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS. 1. ARE ASPEN TREES EASY TO GROW FROM SEEDS, AND IS THERE A RESOURCE EXPLAING THE ... A: Thanx for your question. One of the things I noted in my research is that aspen seldom grow from ...
Starting Japanese peony's from seed	7/13/2009
Q: I have a Japanese fern leaf peony and would like to start new plants from it seeds. Is there ... A: Thanx for your question. Take the seeds and plant them in a pot of potting soil about 1/2 inch deep ...
Propagation of achillea seeds	7/12/2009
Q: I harvested some yarrow seeds last year, but was unable to get any of the seeds to germinate this ... A: Thanx for your question. I have grown yarrow from seed. The thing with it, is to sprinkle the tiny ...
Japanese maple root stock for grafting	7/12/2009
Q: I am trying to get set up to graft Japanese maples so I can have a few more maples to work on for my ... A: Here is a link to a site that deals with Acer palmatum rootstocks and bonsai too. I hope this is ...
When Must You Plant To Avoid Loosing Tree	7/12/2009
Q: When Must You Plant To Avoid Loosing Tree? I have grown seven viable avocado trees to date. All ... A: Thanx for your question. I wish I could grow avocadoes in my climate. I would have them in the ...
PLANTING ASPEN SEEDS	7/12/2009
Q: I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS. 1. ARE ASPEN TREES EASY TO GROW FROM SEEDS, AND IS THERE A RESOURCE EXPLAING THE ... A: Thanx for your question. This question is really for the Tree Man on our site, Jim Hyland but I ...
Japanese maple root stock for grafting	7/11/2009
Q: I am trying to get set up to graft Japanese maples so I can have a few more maples to work on for my ... A: Great Name! I am not a bonsai expert but we do have one here on Allexperts who would be much more ...
Beach heliotrope trees	7/11/2009
Q: I've lost fabulous large Beach Heliotrope trees to 2 hurricanes (be it years ago# and finally got ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in Aiea on Oahu for a few years back in the early 80s. ...
Forcing lilys to bloom earlier	7/10/2009
Q: How can I force lilies particularly the Casa Blanca lily to bloom 3 to 4 weeks earlier than normal? ... A: Thanx for your question. Is this mass planting a permanent thing or is it for a one-time show? The ...
Hummingbird Vine	7/10/2009
Q: My grandmother told me that you can get seeds from the blooms of this vine, is this accurate? ... A: The other hummingbird vine is botanically known as Ipomoea quamoclit. It is a member of the morning ...
Hummingbird Vine	7/9/2009
Q: My grandmother told me that you can get seeds from the blooms of this vine, is this accurate? A: Thanx for your question. The hummingbird vine or trumpet vine (I think this is what you are ...
seedlings	7/9/2009
Q: I started six sugar maple seedling in plastic cups in the early spring,and they are about seven ... A: Thanx for your question. It is mid-summer and you should be able to plant them in large pots and ...
Growing a orange tree from a seed	7/9/2009
Q: I have a miniature orange tree that is days away from being completely dead and it has many oranges ... A: Thanx for the followup. Anytime you try to germinate seeds which are the product of hybridization ...
germinating polyembryonic mango seeds	7/9/2009
Q: i see some varieties from mexico [ataulfo] and jamaica are polyembrionic. A Jamaican seed is growing ... A: I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you. I had some trouble looking at the pictures due to ...
germinating polyembryonic mango seeds	7/9/2009
Q: i see some varieties from mexico [ataulfo] and jamaica are polyembrionic. A Jamaican seed is growing ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, one selects the strongest shoot and cuts off the others for ...
African Avocado	7/9/2009
Q: I was in Zambia a few years ago and brought home a seed from a tree there. The fruit was as large ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It reminded me of the huge avocadoes I used to get from ...
African Avocado	7/7/2009
Q: I was in Zambia a few years ago and brought home a seed from a tree there. The fruit was as large ... A: Thanx for your question. Your tree doesn't sound like an avocado to me. Does the fruit have a ...
About Bing Cherry Trees	7/7/2009
Q: I read your answers about how to germinate bing cherry trees using the refrigerator. What I am ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Wow! I lived in Phoenix in 1978 and 1979 and in Glendale in ...
Tiger Lily Propagation	7/7/2009
Q: I have the tiny blackish brown seeds from a tiger lily saved to plant. Shall I let these seeds ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for using the Search function to research past answers. This ...
Leaves withering on my avocado sapling	7/7/2009
Q: I have an avocado sapling that is about two months old (approx. 12-14 inches) and that, until ... A: Thanx for your question. It's normal for leaves to age, shrivel up and fall off. If your tree ...
Growing a orange tree from a seed	7/7/2009
Q: I have a miniature orange tree that is days away from being completely dead and it has many oranges ... A: Thanx for your question. It is possible to grow another tree from the seed of any of the fruit that ...
About Bing Cherry Trees	7/6/2009
Q: I read your answers about how to germinate bing cherry trees using the refrigerator. What I am ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for doing a little background work. It always helps that I ...
mimosa tree	7/3/2009
Q: I have a cut limb from a tree that has sprouted new growth. How do I plant that limb. It is about ... A: Thanx for your question. My experience in growin the mimosa (Albizzia julibrissin) is that I have ...
almond trees	7/2/2009
Q: What's the best way to propagate an almond tree? I now have one tree. Several nuts fell off the tree ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link to the University of California for growing almonds. ...
calla lillies	7/1/2009
Q: Mine are growing fine What do I need to do to get the flower to turn color? They are curled but stay ... A: Thanx for the additional infromation. Are the calla lilies getting enough sun? If they are indoors ...
Day lillies	7/1/2009
Q: Just wondering what to do with the seeds between fall and the time I have to place in fridge. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can keep the seeds in the fridge longer than 2 months. I ...
iris seed pods	7/1/2009
Q: What do I do with the pods on my iris? This is the first year that I have had them. Is it true ... A: Thanx for your question. If you want to save the seeds, allow the seed pod to dry. Watch it every ...
calla lillies	6/30/2009
Q: Mine are growing fine What do I need to do to get the flower to turn color? They are curled but stay ... A: Thanx for your question. Are these the white calla lilies? What color were you looking for? ...
Popagation of Christmas trees	6/30/2009
Q: My family lives on a small farm and my boys would like to earn some extra money. They want to sell ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert. We have one here on Allexperts named Jim Hyland. ...
cherry tree disease	6/29/2009
Q: At the very end of each of the branches on our cherry tree(where the new growth started in the ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but it sounds like you have an infestation of black ...
flowering cherry tree	6/28/2009
Q: A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a tree expert but we do have one here on Allexperts. His ...
Kumquat bearing fruits	6/27/2009
Q: I have a few kumquat seedlings from seeds, germinated on my own and I'm very curious when will they ... A: Thanx for your question. It will take 5-7 years for your kumquat seedlings to grow into a tree and ...
Meteror Cherry Propigation	6/27/2009
Q: I purchaced a Meteor Cherry Tree from a Nursury that is doing quite well. If I propogate from seed, ... A: Thanx for your question. The Meteor cherry tree was developed by the Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm. ...
snowball bush suckers	6/26/2009
Q: How do I cut suckers off my snowball bush (they are very close to the bottom of the bush,all around ... A: Thanx for your questions. Please don't be sorry for asking. That's what we're here for and I enjoy ...
HANDLING SEEDLINGS	6/26/2009
Q: Around a tree (maple) in my backyard there are about 100 little seedlings growing. They are about 2 ... A: Thanx for your question. Just dig up the seedlings carefully. Don't dip them in rooting hormone. ...
nectarine pits	6/25/2009
Q: If you plant the pit of a nectarine, will it grow and produce fruit? A: Thanx for your question. Most likely, the pit or seed of the nectarine will sprout and growing into ...
Cherry trees	6/25/2009
Q: I have my cherry trees started from seed. What is the best way to winter them their first year?? In ... A: Thanx for your question. Some cherry varieties are not hardy to upstate New York. Do you know what ...
SnowBall Bush	6/24/2009
Q: The house that I purchased had a snowball bush in the front yard however it is very close to the ... A: Thanx for your question. Viburnum (snowball bush) is very hardy and tough. Wait until late August ...
bing cherry	6/24/2009
Q: hope you can help. my tree is 17 years old , it use to have white flowers for 10 years but no ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Please give the Maryland Cooperative Extension Service a call. ...
snowball bush suckers	6/24/2009
Q: How do I cut suckers off my snowball bush (they are very close to the bottom of the bush,all around ... A: Thanx for your question. Carefully, dig around the sucker until you locate roots and then sever it ...
pussywillow tree	6/23/2009
Q: We rooted a pussy willow tree about 4 years ago. It is about 8ft tall now. However it does not ... A: Pussy willows have male and female trees. The term for that is dioecious. Are you pruning your ...
planting seeds	6/23/2009
Q: I have some seed pods from a monkey ear tree and need to know what to do to plant the seeds. Am not ... A: Thanx for your question. The monkey ear tree (Enteroloblum cyclocarpum) is related to the mimosa, ...
bing cherry	6/23/2009
Q: hope you can help. my tree is 17 years old , it use to have white flowers for 10 years but no ... A: Thanx for your question. Your tree needs fertilizer as does your grape. You need to find out what ...
Silver Bismarck palm	6/22/2009
Q: I have a bismarck that is aorund 10 years old. It has fruit on it 2 different ones. One the size of ... A: Thanx for your question. If all of the fruit has been removed you may just have two different sizes ...
Cottonwoods Part 2	6/21/2009
Q: I recently asked a question about planting cottonwood seeds. My next question is when I can expect ... A: Thanx for your question. Seed dispersal starts in May through July in the South and June though ...
dwarf rootstock for simitropical fruit varities	6/19/2009
Q: I am looking for a source of dwarf rootstock for various species of tropical fruits. Have any idea ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tropical fruit expert but I would try the University of ...
seedling Locuat	6/19/2009
Q: Tip of majority of my 500 Loquat seedling are turning brown and seems like they are having some ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The temp of 95 is too high for seedlings. Actually, after ...
Mississippi Climate for Moso bamboo and / or palm trees	6/18/2009
Q: Hey fellow K-Stater! I was thinking of doing some growing for some moso and / or palm trees on some ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really a Jayhawk but my niece went to K-State but it's good to hear ...
fruit from a seed-grown tree	6/18/2009
Q: Alonzo: Six years ago I was eating a seedless Clementine tangerine and found one seed in it. I ... A: I completely forgot about the blooming. It takes anywhere from 5-7 years to get fruit from a seed ...
seedling Locuat	6/18/2009
Q: Tip of majority of my 500 Loquat seedling are turning brown and seems like they are having some ... A: Thanx for your question. Please provide the following information. In what type of environement ...
tiny tomato propagation	6/18/2009
Q: I found a flourishing tomato plant in a long vacant lot. The tomatoes are tiny - smaller than ... A: Thanx for your question. I would be very, very careful with the plant you describe. Tomatoes are a ...
fruit from a seed-grown tree	6/17/2009
Q: Alonzo: Six years ago I was eating a seedless Clementine tangerine and found one seed in it. I ... A: Thanx for your question. The Clementine requires another Clementine for pollination. You can also ...
persimmon seed	6/17/2009
Q: I am really intrusting in persimmon tree. Iwould like to known where I can buy persimmon seeds. ... A: Thanx for your question. I have no experience with these sellers. You may want to inquire of the ...
japanese maple	6/16/2009
Q: i have a japanese maple which i like to get a cutting from , how would i go about it. cheers. A: Thanx for your question. I have previously posted here that Japanese maple are nearly impossible to ...
Norway and Silver Maple seed propagation	6/16/2009
Q: I moved into a house I only plan to live in for a few years and noticed both a Norway and a silver ... A: You're welcome. I know it may seem odd to see something invasive being sold by nurseries but they ...
seedlings and plants	6/15/2009
Q: I have a agapanthus africanus ( peter pan) plant i got it in the garden center i was told its a ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have pets that like to sample and/or chew on everything, agapanthus ...
sego palm trees	6/15/2009
Q: My question is two-fold: 1) we transplanted several segos - the one that did not get as much roots ... A: Thanx for your question. The one sego that appear to be dead? Leave it alone for a couple of ...
snowball bush planting	6/15/2009
Q: Someone told me if you plant a snow ball bush in different kind of spoils and get different color ... A: Thanx for your question. Snowball bush blooms are white no matter what kind of soil they are ...
Fuyu persimmon	6/15/2009
Q: Our friends have a fuyu persimmon tree that bears the sweetest fruits but the fruits have no seeds. ... A: Thanx for your question. The Fuyu persimmon is a hybrid and hybrids are almost always grafted onto ...
River Bottom Willow Tree	6/14/2009
Q: We recently fertilized our lawn with Scott's Turf Builder. Now some of the leaves on our River ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, garden plants, trees and shrubs often suffer from overfertilization ...
peony seeds	6/14/2009
Q: Mr. Alonzo, Pertaing to peony tree seeds...do you suggest that the seeds be dried and then ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question is quite valid. While it is true that peony trees are ...
Poplar Cottonwood	6/14/2009
Q: Can I grow poplars from seeds? Ours is dying but is producing seeds. How should I handle them and ... A: Yes, you can grow poplar from seeds. Poplar cotton wood (Populus deltoides) seed is very ...
Norway and Silver Maple seed propagation	6/14/2009
Q: I moved into a house I only plan to live in for a few years and noticed both a Norway and a silver ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a tree expert but I can tell you that the winged seed pods will ...
planting silver bismark	6/14/2009
Q: I have a silver bismark with many fruits on the tree and many that have fallen. I want to know how ... A: Thanx for your question. When you say you have a silver bismark, may I assume you are talking about ...
getting red holly berries	6/13/2009
Q: We had a holly tree planted 3 years ago. We requested a tree that would get red berries. It gets ... A: osanna, Thanx for your question. It took me a while but I think I found the answer. It seems this ...
seedlings and plants	6/12/2009
Q: I have a agapanthus africanus ( peter pan) plant i got it in the garden center i was told its a ... A: Thanx for your question. Learning about things can often be a trial-and-error sort of thing. When ...
Propergating an Acer plant	6/12/2009
Q: My Step Mother recently planted an Acer Plant and within the soil she mixed in the ashes of my ... A: Thanx for your question. I cannot tell you what happens to human DNA in the process of cremation ...
THYME SEED FOR LAWN	6/11/2009
Q: I am considering planting my entire lawn (2000sq ft) with thyme seed (not plants). I've planted a ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the idea of planting an entire lawn of creeping thyme is novel but ...
Plant reversion	6/11/2009
Q: Last summer I paid big bucks for Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty'. I specifically wanted pink. I ... A: Thanx for your question. Potentillas are one of those plants that are very hardy in the cooler ...
Magnolia seedlings	6/11/2009
Q: I have a property in Southern Indiana which has a very large Magnolia tree. After reading about how ... A: He Leaha, Thanx for your question. Unless you want to keep all 100 seedlings, I would take some of ...
Iridescent basil: crossbreed or hybrid?	6/11/2009
Q: First, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I planted 8 different varieties of ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The basil looks a lot like purple basil. Here is a link that ...
How to get Celosia/Cockscomb seed	6/10/2009
Q: I would like to know how to collect the seeds from the flower for next year. Also I live in a cold ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until the flowers dry and then shake or rub the flower over a white ...
Dogwood tree propagation & flowering	6/10/2009
Q: Why would 2 dogwood trees which are 6 feet apart, both planted at exactly the same time, both given ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, I can't answer your question. I'm not a tree expert but we ...
seeds of Japanese maple	6/9/2009
Q: I read much about growing from seed, but no mention at all as to where the seeds come from. I mean ... A: Thanx for your question. Many deciduous trees have inconspicuous flowers in the spring and on these ...
Iridescent basil: crossbreed or hybrid?	6/9/2009
Q: First, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I planted 8 different varieties of ... A: Thanx for your question and you are most welcome. I enjoy participating in this service. Yes, I ...
Malinche Tree	6/8/2009
Q: I have 5 malinche seeds that have sprouted do think there will be any chance these trees can survive ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, the beautiful Malinche tree (Delonix regia) also known as ...
iris seed pods	6/8/2009
Q: I read where you were answering a question about the iris' seed pods. I have never seen them until ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until your iris seed pods turn brown and start to split open. You'll ...
Snowball bush	6/8/2009
Q: I have a snowball bush and something is eating the leaves. Any idea as to what might be eating them ... A: Thanx for the additional information. There are several possibilities. First is aphids. Aphids ...
grape seeds	6/8/2009
Q: will the plants i grow from seed have the same characteristics as their mother plant?? OR, do i ... A: Here are two websites I think you'll find helpful for pruning your grapes. One if from the U.S. ...
Fertilizing a Japanese Maple Tree	6/7/2009
Q: I would like to know what type of Miracle-Gro tree fertilizer spikes are better for a Japanese Maple ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but I would think the regular tree spikes would be ...
wisterial seed pods	6/7/2009
Q: I too have seed pods on my white wisteria for the first time. At what stage should they be picked ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the wisteria seed pods to dry and start to crack open before ...
oriental poppy pod	6/7/2009
Q: I would like to ask what should I do with a oriental poppy seed pod that I have been given recently ... A: Thanx for your question. If the pod was cut from the plant while it was still green there is a good ...
Peaches	6/7/2009
Q: How long does a peach pit need to dry out before you can start the germinating process? Thanks A: Thanx for your question. I would just clean the flesh off of the pit, open it to get the ...
apricot pits	6/7/2009
Q: How long does it take for apricots to grow??? Can I root the pit in water first? A: Thanx for your question. In order get the apricot seed to germinate, it needs to experience 60-90 ...
grape seeds	6/7/2009
Q: will the plants i grow from seed have the same characteristics as their mother plant?? OR, do i ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Typically, grape breeders will graft hybrid cuttings onto a ...
Cherries from Monticello	6/7/2009
Q: You had a reader who wanted to plant cherry pits from cherries from trees at Thomas Jefferson's ... A: Thanx for your very helpful information. I really enjoy learning about this stuff! The cherries ...
grape seeds	6/6/2009
Q: will the plants i grow from seed have the same characteristics as their mother plant?? OR, do i ... A: Thanx for your question. If your seed are taken from a hybrid plant, the resulting progeny will not ...
persimmon trees	6/5/2009
Q: There is a small stand of trees outside my house and this spring the trees started raining blooms. ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think this is a persimmon tree. I think it is a catalpa tree, ...
moving my rose of sharon bush	6/2/2009
Q: i have two rose of Sharon and we have done some land scaping work and one of them are now to close ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to move a shrub is in the late summer or early fall. You ...
Cross-Pollination	6/1/2009
Q: i was just wondering if it was possible to cross-pollinate a Rose and A daisy. My lifelong friend ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not an expert in botany and that's really what this question is about. ...
cherry pips	6/1/2009
Q: i have planted a few cherry pips in compost from reading some off your previous answers it suggests ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for using the Search function. The cherry pits will sprout ...
Lady Palm seed/flower	5/31/2009
Q: Please see attached photo of our 5' tall Lady Palm. This is the first time we've notice it has ... A: Thanx for your question and the picture. What a great looking picture. Unfortunately, your lady ...
Crepe Mryles	5/31/2009
Q: I would like to know if you can grow a tree from the cutting of the crepe mryle tree. A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link from Auburn University in Alabama that has some good ...
brugsmania - Angel Trumpet	5/31/2009
Q: I was given 5 angel trumpet "seeds" for christmas, because my 5 ft angeltrumpet tree got stolen ... A: Thanx for your question. It is not entirely true that you cannot start seeds and be successful with ...
Low maintenance landscapte and sea grape from cuttings	5/31/2009
Q: I lost all of my landscaping from hurricanes a few years ago and am starting over on a budget. I ... A: Here are some websites as you requested that are good for Florida landscaping. ...
sugar maple from seed	5/28/2009
Q: I live in northern Wisconsin and would like to propagate a sugar maple tree. I took some of the ... A: Thanx for your question. Please note that if your father's tree is a hybrid, the seedlings will not ...
english ivy	5/26/2009
Q: Please give me information on how to propagate English ivy? I have tried to start the ivy from ... A: Thanx for your question. English ivy is best started in Spring and Summer. You can take a six inch ...
white peach trees	5/26/2009
Q: I live in southeast Iowa and was given several peach tree sprouts (from pits) from an old fashioned ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, peaches don't do well in Iowa although there are some cultivars ...
Impatients from seeds	5/26/2009
Q: They grew just beautifully - very green strong - they are huge now - but no blooms? What have I ... A: thanx for your question. Have you been fertilizing your impatiens? If so, make sure you're not ...
cherry seeds	5/25/2009
Q: where can i purchase cherry seeds A: Thanx for your question. If you're looking for seeds of cherries like Bing, Montmorency, Ranier, ...
cherry seeds	5/24/2009
Q: I am mikayla, i am only 10 and a half. I planted 5 cherry seeds at my grandma's house and i watered ... A: Thanx for your question. I started gardening when I was a kid myself. I've always enjoyed it and I ...
Propagating Cherry Trees From Seeds	5/24/2009
Q: We live in the southeastern part of Washington State. The valley we live in is mostly farmland ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you were referring to Bing Cherries towards the end of your ...
Roses	5/24/2009
Q: Propagation of Roses. My mother passed away a year ago and at the time I wanted to relocate her ... A: Thanx for your question. No, you don't have to put plastic wrap around them as you are attempting ...
Cuttings from dwalf cherry tree??	5/24/2009
Q: I have a dwalf cherry tree in a pot on my garden.We planted this tree along with my fathers ashes so ... A: Thanx for your question. First, would there be any way you could bend some branches down to the ...
Tree planting	5/21/2009
Q: I hope you can help with this. I am cutting down a Birch tree that is dying and my question is, I am ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but I think I can direct you to someone who is. If ...
Rooting a Lilac Branch	5/20/2009
Q: I would like to know if and how to root a lilac branch-have received two different colors and would ... A: Thanx for your question. If the branches are woody there's a good chance these will not root. For ...
reproduce nectarine tree from seed.	5/20/2009
Q: While relishing a juicy ripe nectarine during the summer of 2008. Noticed the seed shell of this ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If your soils is poorly drained or naturally soggy due to a ...
needing 2 trees to pollinate	5/20/2009
Q: I bought this house in October. Luckily it came with a few fruit trees! I was very excited to see ... A: Thanx for your question. The tree you are describing is probably correctly called an ornamental ...
moso bamboo seeds	5/19/2009
Q: where is a nursery in denver, co to buy moso bamboo seeds or plants? also, do you know of a place to ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't live in or near Denver so I can't tell you where to get (if you ...
yucca plant frost damage.	5/18/2009
Q: we have a yucca plant that is at least 10 years old. this winter it suffered from the frost as you ... A: Thanx for your question and thank you for the picture. I don't think there would be any adverse ...
seed Identification	5/16/2009
Q: What kind of seed that is shaped like a butterbeen but is about four Inches long and about one half ... A: I'm sorry it has taken so long to get back to your but I know of no vegetable seed that is 4" long ...
persimmon seeds	5/13/2009
Q: Estimado Señor Alonzo , disculpe que no es una pregunta de sembrar pero necesito saber donde puedo ... A: Hola Señor Menendez, Estoy en su servicio. Si Ud. quiere las semillas del persimmon japonés toca a ...
Snowball plant	5/12/2009
Q: It is May in Missouri and I had to dig up a 3 foot snowball plant due to some construction. I dug as ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm in Kansas myself. Just make sure that you dig a hole a bit bigger ...
Rose of Sharon Seeds	5/12/2009
Q: We have slope in our yard (full shade) on which we have had no luck growing grass. We would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose-of-Sharon is not a ground cover. It is a shrub and it requires full ...
reproduce nectarine tree from seed.	5/11/2009
Q: While relishing a juicy ripe nectarine during the summer of 2008. Noticed the seed shell of this ... A: Thanx for your question. I was fortunate enough to visit the Bouchard Gardens in Victoria, BC back ...
Pinching	5/11/2009
Q: I have a rather large bunch of Carnations that my husband got for me. I really want to replant them ... A: Thanx for your question. If your husband gave you a bouquet of cut carnations, you will not be able ...
Blueberries by seed	5/11/2009
Q: Will Blueberries planted by seed have any success on a South Pacific island? A: Thanx for your question. Because the blueberries I know of require a cold period to grow well, I ...
arborvitae	5/9/2009
Q: We have arborvitae shrubs that are planted next to the foundation of the house we recently bought. ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, I wouldn't recommend having trees growing too close to the ...
seeds	5/9/2009
Q: I just found your this site while looking for answers. I have just recently started planting some ... A: Thanx for your question. In the vegetable world, we use the term open pollinated or heirloom ...
Cherry Seedlings	5/8/2009
Q: I have noticed that I have about a half a dozen or so of cherry seedlings growing under my cherry ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If the tree is a very old tree, it may NOT be a hybrid but ...
persimmon propogation	5/8/2009
Q: I have a large persimmon tree, male. There are a lot of saplings coming up around it. I assume ... A: Thanx for your question. Persimmon trees are known for producing a number of suckers. A sucker is ...
como propagar mi confederate jasmine	5/7/2009
Q: Hola senor Alonzo: tengo tres plantas de confederate jasmin y quisiera, si es tan amable, me dijera ... A: Buenos Días Elia, Estoy en su servicio. Hace ramas o gajos de 6 pulgadas. Quite todas las hojas ...
seelings in peat pots and watering	5/6/2009
Q: we have vegetable seeds in peat pots, and wonder when and the best method of watering them. they ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, with seedlings we use fertilizer at half strength and do this ...
norfolk Island pine	5/6/2009
Q: I have (NIF) that suffered frost damage and lost most of the fronds. I have kept watering and ... A: If the plant is recovering at the top of the tree you would not want to top it off unless you want ...
seelings in peat pots and watering	5/4/2009
Q: we have vegetable seeds in peat pots, and wonder when and the best method of watering them. they ... A: Thanx for your question. It is always best to water from the bottom. I always do that with my ...
Cherry Seedlings	5/3/2009
Q: I have noticed that I have about a half a dozen or so of cherry seedlings growing under my cherry ... A: Thanx for your question. Wait until the seedlings are about 6 inches tall and have a few of their ...
RROPOGATE	5/3/2009
Q: I have a cherry tree about 15 year old that I would like to make a cutting and give it to a friend ... A: Thanx for your question. Most fruit trees are grafted to stronger root stock. Sometimes the ...
Grande Duke of Tuscany Jasmine	5/1/2009
Q: My grandfather grew them, my mother inherited them and now I've taken on the hobby of tending Grand ... A: Thanx for your question The condition you describe is probably just a natural variation however, ...
peach tree sprouting	4/30/2009
Q: do you by any chance have any pics of peach trees when they first come out of the ground from seed? ... A: Thanx for your question. This is the best I can do. If you do a Google Image search, you can see ...
cedar cone seed germination	4/30/2009
Q: I have several cones from a cedar tree taken from the St. Louis, MO area....I would like to ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The cedar shades will look somewhat like larger versions of ...
cedar cone seed germination	4/29/2009
Q: I have several cones from a cedar tree taken from the St. Louis, MO area....I would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what kind of cedar you have? Remove the seeds from the cone. ...
japanese maple	4/27/2009
Q: I have got a Japanese Maple and just wondering how to plant the cutt off's from the tree and how to ... A: Thanx for your question. Japanese maples have been difficult for me to root. In fact, I have not ...
peach tree sapling	4/26/2009
Q: Hui, I have either a peach tree or a plum tree that we transplanted last year, (not sure which one, ... A: Thanx for your question. Trim off the dead part of the twig now but I wouldn't cut it where it is ...
rhubarb	4/25/2009
Q: When can I or should I cut the seeds from their stems? I've never had seeds on my rhubarb before, ... A: Thanx for your question. I would cut the flower stalk off of my rhubarb as soon as it emerges. All ...
cross pollinating	4/25/2009
Q: I live in Canada just North of Toronto where there are all kinds of ditch lillies(orange in colour) ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, theoretically, ditchlilies (wild daylilies) can have their genetic ...
date seeds to tree???	4/24/2009
Q: i want to ask about my 1st experience that is: about 2 years back i planted some seeds in pot which ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The plants you have may not be Phoenix dactylifera. I was ...
planting seed out side	4/23/2009
Q: First thing is I live in Ohio. I have seeds from a seed pod of a daylily. I would like to know if I ... A: Thanx for your question. Plant the seeds in a pot and cover them lightly with soil. Keep the soil ...
date seeds to tree???	4/22/2009
Q: i want to ask about my 1st experience that is: about 2 years back i planted some seeds in pot which ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are talking about edible date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, it will ...
persimmon stratification	4/18/2009
Q: stored seeds in the fridge at 40 degrees in moist peat moss for 90 -110 days.scratched surface to ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you gave the persimmon seeds the correct amount of time and ...
Avocado Trees	4/16/2009
Q: I have to date grown eight Avocado Trees from seed, various varieties. Six of them now are over a ... A: Thanx for your question. You cannot plant your avocado trees outdoors unless you live in a ...
Planting peach pips	4/13/2009
Q: I live in Israel. I want to plant a peach pip. When should I plant it? Should the point be up or ... A: I've answered this question a gillion times. Popular subject. In the future, if you will use the ...
Royal Empress	4/10/2009
Q: Hey Tom my name is Beau. I have some royal empress tree seedlings that I planted around December. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Royal Emperess tree Paulownia tomentosa, is a fast-growing ...
Burying a snowball bloom	4/10/2009
Q: I have a chinese snowball that I have been unable to grow cuttings. If I bury a bloom on a lower ... A: Thanx for your question. Don't bury the bloom. If you have a branch that you can suspend against ...
Iris	4/10/2009
Q: Do Iris have seed pods and if so what do they look like? How do they cross pollinate? I just got ... A: Yes, irises do produce seed pods. Some of the hybrids are sterile and do not but you can usually ...
Royal Empress	4/8/2009
Q: Hey Tom my name is Beau. I have some royal empress tree seedlings that I planted around December. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would plant the seedlings in separate pots and allow them to get bigger. ...
nectarine seed	4/8/2009
Q: I just ate a nectarine and it was delicious. I have started a garden, several flowerbeds and now I ... A: Thanx for your question. This issue has been raised numerous times here at Allexperts. In the ...
Kimono plant	4/7/2009
Q: Well i have been doing some reacher and i was wondering if the plant dies if you plant the seed from ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several different plants that go by the name kimono. They are ...
fertilizing seeds	4/6/2009
Q: I started many seeds including tomatoes and several varieties of flowers. They are about 1 1/2 ... A: Thanx for your question. As soon as your seedlings have a strong set of leaves after the seed ...
tree peony propagation	4/6/2009
Q: Would you tell me the best time and how to propagate a tree peony? A: Thanx for your question. I had two tree peonies in my life and both are now dead, so, I haven't had ...
sycamore tree problem	4/5/2009
Q: My trees (3) are about 7 years old and 25ft tall. They have no seeds, flowers , balls or ... A: Thanx for your question. I am really not a tree expert and we do have a tree expert on Allexperts. ...
sycamore tree problem	4/5/2009
Q: my tree is about 20ft tall and has two leaders about 6in in diameter. The tree is splitting in the ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not really a tree expert however, we do have an expert here at ...
Apple saplings	4/3/2009
Q: My daughter and I took some seeds from apples we bought at the grocery store and did a science ... A: Thanx for your question. Take the seedlings outdoors after the last frost and place them in a shady ...
growing a cherry tree from a cutting	4/2/2009
Q: I have some small(3-4 foot)branches from a cherry tree that were cut, and the blooms "forced", for a ... A: Thanx for your question. If the blooms were forced out of a cherry tree cutting and the cuttings ...
hisbiscus	4/2/2009
Q: i got it last year it was pretty small, now it is about 4&half feet tall and doing very well i keept ... A: Thanx for your question. You can wait for seeds but your hibiscus is probably a hybrid so the ...
blossom fall off cirtus trees	3/31/2009
Q: Can I use bonide blossom set spray on my cirtus trees..I live in east tx. and why does the blooms ... A: Thanx for your question. I am really not an expert with citrus but I found some answers for you. ...
growing peach from dried seed	3/28/2009
Q: saved seeds from last years peach crop.How do I get the dried seeds to sprout?Prefer to start ... A: Thanx for your question. The seed will probably germinate sooner if you remove the hard shell. Be ...
pussy willow tree	3/28/2009
Q: i have cuttings from a pussy willow tree. how do i get roots started A: Thanx for your question. You can stick the pussy willow cutting directly into moist soil after the ...
Norfolk Island Pine	3/26/2009
Q: I have two 70 to 90 feet Norfolk Island Pine on my property in South Australia. I have collected ... A: Thanx for your question. It's great to hear from Oz. The Norfok Island Pine as you know is a ...
growing peach from dried seed	3/26/2009
Q: saved seeds from last years peach crop.How do I get the dried seeds to sprout?Prefer to start ... A: Thanx for your question. This question has been answered a lot. It seems there are a lot of people ...
wild blueberries from seeds	3/24/2009
Q: I have dried wild blueberries from Europe and want to start some new blueberry plants from them. ... A: Thanx for your question. As long as the blueberries haven't been cooked or heated, the seeds may ...
Growing catnip indoors	3/24/2009
Q: I plan on growing 3-5 catnip plants in my house in our sun room...I just can't find anything ... A: Thanx for your question. Sprinkle the catnip seeds onto the soil and press them into it. Keep the ...
Yukka Tips	3/19/2009
Q: I've got a Yukka 'tip' I bought 18 months ago and has grown about 1.5 metres. I know that if I chop ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what type of yucca you have? Generally, with yucca, you can ...
Princess Plants	3/19/2009
Q: Can I start another plant from a cutting? If so, how is it done? A: Thanx for your question. I think you are talking about Tibouchina urvilleana. You can take ...
brugmansias	3/16/2009
Q: Having both plants, I now know the difference between daturas and brugmansias. I see so many people ... A: Your question is not stupid. First of all, is your brug inside or outdoors? If it is inside, it is ...
bulbil opportunity	3/11/2009
Q: I have an opportunity on my hands to buy lily bulbs that are done blooming for this season. however, ... A: Thanx for your question. What kind of bulbs are you talking about? I can think of tiger lilies ...
Arabian Jasmine Seeds	3/11/2009
Q: For quite some time now I have been growing Sambac Jasmines. I have tried cuttings in order have ... A: Sorry to take so long in answering your question. It appears that the sambac jasmines are ...
Ash Trees	3/7/2009
Q: I live in Ireland, and i just wanted to know what is the best way to proppgate ash?? thanks ANSWER: ... A: Thanx for the clarification. The moutain ash is also called a rowan, correct? I answered a ...
lavender plants from seed?	3/6/2009
Q: Is it practical to grow lavender plants from seed? Can I use the seeds from plants in my garden? ... A: thanx for your question. Lavender is very easy to grow from seed. The seed from the garden may not ...
Norfold Pine Seed Pods	3/6/2009
Q: very helpful. I have a follow up. Would you please tell me how big and heavy the seed pods are? ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Believe it or not in places like Hawaii, Australia and the South Pacific ...
prppogating loquats	3/6/2009
Q: I saw your answer, but you didn't mention having to refrigerate the seed for any time before ... A: Thanx for your question. Loquat seeds are easy to germinate. Soak the seeds for 24-48 hours and ...
propagation	3/4/2009
Q: I have an ornamental grass that I'd like to move to another area in the yard is this a good time to ... A: Thanx for your question. The best time to move ornamental grass is while it is dormant or about to ...
Ash Trees	3/3/2009
Q: I live in Ireland, and i just wanted to know what is the best way to proppgate ash?? thanks A: Thanx for your question. I was lucky enough to visit Ireland back in 1992. It is the home of some ...
Maple rootstock What type of seed is used for Maple rootstock?	3/3/2009
Q: I would like to know which type of maple seed can be used to grow rootstock to graft maples. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. Growing root stock is a bit out of my field of expertise. I would ...
Hibiscus from seeds	3/2/2009
Q: I recently planted some hibiscus from seeds that I purchased. They were poking thru in about 7 days ... A: Thanx for your question. I usually don't start my hibiscus or hibiscus relative seeds like okra ...
blueberry form seeds	3/2/2009
Q: can blueberries grow form seed without cold period? about a month ago ( in jan ) i took a few seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. Some varieties of blueberry require no cold treatment while others do. If ...
Fruit Trees	3/2/2009
Q: my name is Leon and I live in Canada. One of my hobby's is to grow all kinds of plants that do not ... A: Thanx for your question. You didn't say how far north you are in Canada. I'm in Kansas and we are ...
starting veg seeds under artificial light	3/2/2009
Q: I am a beginner trying to learn the in's and out's of starting my garden inside from seed. I have ... A: Thanx for your question. I start a lot of veggies indoors and you're correct, tomatoes, peppers, ...
potting soil	3/1/2009
Q: Can you recommend a potting soil for first year Japanese maple seedlings in an outdoor bed? The ... A: thanx for your question. Why don't you make your own potting soil and you can customize it to your ...
Clivia seeds	2/27/2009
Q: How long do I have to leave last year's stalk on the plant? Last year's flower stalk has one seed ... A: Thanx for your question. The information you are looking for can be found at the Clivia Society. ...
tomato seed Propagation--without cutting	2/27/2009
Q: Well I’m a high school senior working on a plant project. I’m planting tomato seeds early girl ... A: Thanx for your question. When planting the tomato seeds, plant them about 1/4 inch deep in basic ...
propagating jasmine	2/25/2009
Q: Hey , Recently I got a small jasmine cutting/twig from a friend (don't know which kind of jasmine it ... A: Thanx for your question. It doesn't sound like you're doing anything wrong. Continue to water the ...
propagating persimmon seed	2/21/2009
Q: If choosing the method of soaking in hot water to scarifiy, how long,and is there a water temp. that ... A: Thanx for your question. All of my references indicate that persimmon seed are difficult to ...
Juniper/cypress propigation	2/18/2009
Q: I'm in Zone 5 and have access to nice specimens of Oregon Blue Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert at rooting conifers but here is some information I ...
seed expiration dates	2/17/2009
Q: I recently purchased seed packets that contain more seeds than I can use this year. The sell-by ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, you should be able to keep these seeds for at least one year, ...
Bismarckia seedlings	2/17/2009
Q: My seeds germinated in a 14' plastic bag. The top is 2"high, but the root is alredy coming out from ... A: Thanx for your question and it's great to hear from St. Lucia. I'm not an expert on palms but I do ...
apricot tree	2/15/2009
Q: I have 3 apricot seeds that mean a great deal to my family. They were acquired during a family ... A: Thanx for your question. I have previously answered this question. In the future, if you use the ...
hardwood cuttings	2/14/2009
Q: Can I root hardwood cuttings of forsythia,spirea and leucothoe outdoors in Clayton, N.C.? Is there a ... A: Thanx for the followup. You can do hardwood cuttings with Japanese maple too but I understand that ...
tomato seedlings	2/14/2009
Q: I seeded my favorite tomatoes and they came up splendidly, however they are tall and spindly. How ... A: Thanx for your question. I start thousands of tomato seedlings indoors every year. I made a ...
hardwood cuttings	2/14/2009
Q: Can I root hardwood cuttings of forsythia,spirea and leucothoe outdoors in Clayton, N.C.? Is there a ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link that gives excellent instructions on taking hardwood ...
Cherry Tree Seeds	2/11/2009
Q: I have seeds from a cherry tree & just discovered I have to freeze them first before starting their ... A: There are varieties of open pollinated cherry trees also known as heirloom or heritage fruit trees ...
sycamore trees	2/11/2009
Q: I read your answer from 2006 about trying to plant seeds from a sycamore fruit ball. You mentioned ... A: Thanx for your question. If you plant the sycamore seeds outdoors in your Oklahoma climate, that ...
planting palm trees	2/10/2009
Q: I'm interested in cultivating the derrie variety of the palm tree (origin in Iraq). Unfortunately, I ... A: Sorry to take so long getting back to you. I had to go out of town unexpectedly for a few days. ...
Cherry Tree Seeds	2/4/2009
Q: I have seeds from a cherry tree & just discovered I have to freeze them first before starting their ... A: Thanx for your question. I have previously posted the answer to this question and there are a number ...
Buying Seeds	2/1/2009
Q: I need to buy seed for a 5000 sq ft vegetable garden. I live in Southern New Hampshire and I was ... A: Thanx for your question. Here are some options for some companies with whom I've had good ...
Nectarine Seeds	1/31/2009
Q: If I want to grow a nectarine tree from seed, do I crack the shell first or plant the whole thing. ... A: Thanx for your question. It's summertime down under this time of year isn't it? Lucky you! You do ...
Spots on Yucca trees.	1/28/2009
Q: Please tell us how to remove and prevent spots forming in the leaves of the Yucca tree? We live in ... A: The problem you describe sounds like a fungus. Your local nursery should have a good anti-fungal ...
LOTUS BAMBOO	1/27/2009
Q: Please help, I can't find an answer anywhere: I purchased a Lotus Bamboo plant for my friend last ... A: Thanx for your question. Lotus bamboo (it is neither lotus nor bamboo) also known as lucky bamboo ...
lemon tree seed propogation	1/26/2009
Q: I planted five pips in small pot rwo months ago. Only one germinated, but by now it has produced ... A: Thanx for your question. Your lemon seedling needs lots of strong light, preferably in a window ...
Propagating Tri-lobed seed pod from Money Tree	1/24/2009
Q: Greetings. I recently picked a tri-lobed seed pod from what I was told is a Money Tree. It looks ... A: Thanx for your question. Pachia aquatica is the tree I think to which you refer. Also called ...
Apple seeds	1/22/2009
Q: Can you please tell me how I can grow apple through the seeds? A: Thanx for your question. This question has been answered many times. If you will browse past ...
Lemon pits	1/21/2009
Q: Can I grow a lemon tree with a pit and how do I start? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can grow lemon trees from the seeds. They will germinate rather ...
persimmon trees	1/19/2009
Q: Is there any way of telling male from female trees without the presence of flowers? A: Thanx for your question. To my knowledge, there is no reliable method for determining the sex of a ...
weed control for blueberries	1/19/2009
Q: Tom, we have several long rows of blueberries that is being overtaken by crabgrass. Pulling the ... A: Thanx for your question. You can put down horticultural cloth or plastic mulch which will prevent ...
Japanese Maple Seedlings	1/18/2009
Q: A friend and I are going to try growing Japanese Maples from seed. I've been reading a lot aboout ... A: Thanx for your question. Japanese maples will benefit from shade in a hot, muggy summer. If ...
seeds adenium	1/17/2009
Q: Please, where can I bay adenium seeds in London? I want buy directly at shop not via online.Thanks ... A: I don't live in the U.K. so, I really don't have any idea. However, I have heard of Nicky's before. ...
tree germanation	1/8/2009
Q: I have some pear and citrus seed imported from Albania. I am worried, in the past the pear and ... A: Thanx for your question. I would make sure that I start the seeds so they will germinate coinciding ...
propagation broad leaf philodendrun	1/7/2009
Q: The subject tells it all. jrbell A: Thanx for your question. There is a separate section on houseplants here at Allexperts but I think ...
Brugsmania	1/5/2009
Q: What do you do when it is time to take outside? How do you make them bloom? A: Thanx for your question. Take your brugmansia outdoors and place it in the shade for 10 days after ...
Royal Poincianna	12/11/2008
Q: Good Day Thank you for taking the time to answer all the e-mail you obviously receive. Royal ... A: Thanx for your question. I love the Royal Poinciana. I gathered seeds from them at a hotel in Ft. ...
fuji persimmon	12/10/2008
Q: Seeds are rare from this fruit. I have six-eight seeds which I wish to start. What is the method? ... A: Thanx for your question. I guess you didn't browse the past answers as this subject has come up ...
Grafting Pears	12/8/2008
Q: I have two limbs from a pear tree on our old home place. This tree is at least 60 years old. My ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a grafting expert. My expertise lies in seeding and limited ...
yucca or dracaenas tree	12/3/2008
Q: I have a tree that is 12' tall with a second sprout at 10' tall. The trunks are small around and the ... A: I don't consider myself an "expert" with houseplants so I don't want to steer you wrong. If you ...
Planting pomegrantate seeds	11/27/2008
Q: I would like to grow a pomegranate tree from seed. (from seeds of the pomegranates I now have) How ... A: Thanx for your question. When using seeds from store-bought fruit to grow plants remember that the ...
Science project	11/25/2008
Q: What kind of plants can I germinate fairly quickly in water? It can't require a lot of special care ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, I do not do homework or projects as this is a forum for ...
Iris propagation	11/22/2008
Q: I live in the north east US and the ground has already frozen. I want to thin out some Iris plants. ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, early spring is a great time to thin irises although in my ...
yuka	11/22/2008
Q: my yula plants which i keep indoor keep dieing. this is my second and it's going hollow inside - ... A: When you say yucca are you talking about the house plant. If so, we have a separate forum here on ...
Adenium seeds, sproting Indoors zone 5	11/19/2008
Q: I have Adenium seeds That I just Put Into A ziplock baggie In enough soil just to barely cover, ... A: Thanx for your question. I guess you have learned the hard way not to start seeds in New York until ...
Dogwood Trees	11/18/2008
Q: I saw you answer to Sue about growing Dogwood Trees from seeds. I have several Dogwood Trees which ... A: Thanx for your question. I did some research on-line regarding weather patterns. I used to live in ...
Canary date palm seed	11/15/2008
Q: I read your answer concerning the above seed. I have one of these trees, it has seeded and have ... A: Thanx for your question. I hope to visit Spain some day. Yes, you can plant your Canary Island ...
Dogwood Trees	11/15/2008
Q: I saw you answer to Sue about growing Dogwood Trees from seeds. I have several Dogwood Trees which ... A: Thanx for your question. Where are you located and do you know the type of dogwood you have? There ...
Germinating Mango seeds	11/15/2008
Q: I have read a bunch Q&A's regarding persimmon seed germination. There were successes with planting ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I think you have Japanese persimmons so you will have to grow ...
Sago Palm pups	11/14/2008
Q: Yesterday, I took a sharp shevel and removed five large pups (offshoots) from the mother plant at ... A: Thanx for your question. When you removed the pups hopefully they had a halfway decent root system ...
Germinating Persimmon Seeds	11/14/2008
Q: I have read a bunch Q&A's regarding persimmon seed germination. There were successes with planting ... A: Thanx for your question. If you bought the persimmons at a grocery store, it is most likely a ...
Germinating Persimmon Seeds	11/13/2008
Q: I have read a bunch Q&A's regarding persimmon seed germination. There were successes with planting ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are speaking of the American Persimmon, its seeds require cold ...
Sago Palm Seeds	11/13/2008
Q: Yesterday,for the first time,I noticed one of my female palms had opened showing off its orange ... A: Thanx for your question. Seed of the sago palm generally ripen in the January to February ...
Starting seeds	11/11/2008
Q: I have several trees that I would like to start from seeds, Mexican Buckeye, Mountain Laurel, Pinon ... A: Thanx for your question. I would wait until after Christmas to start these seeds. None of them ...
Propogating celosia from seed	11/10/2008
Q: I've propogated/hybridized daylillies from seed, and always "winter" them first for 6-8 wks in the ... A: Thanx for the followup. Platycodon germinate best at 70F so no cold treatment is necessary. They ...
Propogating celosia from seed	11/8/2008
Q: I've propogated/hybridized daylillies from seed, and always "winter" them first for 6-8 wks in the ... A: Thanx for your question. Celosia does not benefit from a cold treatment. Plant the seed on top of ...
pomegranates	11/4/2008
Q: ...we live in mexico, high desert in the state if guanajuato.....pomegantes thrive here (i have ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, especially with fruit trees, using seeds from hybrids most ...
apple seed research	11/4/2008
Q: please any hints you can offer would be GREATLY appreciated. My 8 year old son is doing a science ... A: Your question is a homework question and generally, that's not what I'm here for. I'm just an ...
jack pine seeds	11/2/2008
Q: Gello, I am wondering if there IS anything special I have to do to grown jack pine seeds. I ... A: Thanx for your question. You are correct that jack pine (Pinus banksiana) seeds benefit from the ...
KIWI	10/31/2008
Q: How do you tell if a kiwi vine is male or female? I planted several kiwi seeds approximately 3 ... A: Thanx for your question. To my knowledge the only way to tell a male plant from a female kiwi plant ...
SycamoreTree Fruit...	10/31/2008
Q: We have a pretty old sycamore tree beside our front porch. I like the tree but not the fruit that ... A: thanx for your question. There is a product called Florel (a spray) and it can be expensive but it ...
Royal Empress Tree Seeds	10/31/2008
Q: We just bought Sapphire Dragon Tree seeds off ... A: Thanx for your question. This tree is more commonly known as the Royal Emperess Tree and it is ...
Planting seeds from Red Bird of Paradise	10/30/2008
Q: This fall I have picked the pods off of some healthy Red Bird Of Paradise Plants in my area and now ... A: Thanx for your question. I love this plant and it is easy to grow from seeds. If you will score ...
potting soil for tulips	10/29/2008
Q: Not seeding or germination, I'm afraid, but I do need some help. The company from which I purchased ... A: Thanx for your question. I've never had a problem using commercial potting soils with bulbs but ...
Planting annuals	10/29/2008
Q: I was wondering when is the time to plant annuals, summer and winter annuals? and also when should ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Pansies need 14-16 weeks from seed to flowering. So, plan ...
Persimmon Tree	10/28/2008
Q: Is there a method to stop fruit from growing on our Persimmon tree? I live in the Bay area in ... A: Thanx for your question. You can use Florel or Fruitone on the trees. This is a spray and can be ...
plum tree	10/28/2008
Q: My plum tree really bore fruit this past spring. Everyday I was out picking them up. this went on ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, there are sprays available to prevent fruit trees from setting fruit. ...
Planting annuals	10/28/2008
Q: I was wondering when is the time to plant annuals, summer and winter annuals? and also when should ... A: John, Thanx for your question. I usually start my annual seeds a few weeks before the last frost ...
persimmon seed planting	10/28/2008
Q: I have read you have to plant both male and female trees in order to produce fruit. If I plant seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. I previously answered this one a few weeks ago. Sometimes if you quickly ...
persimmon tree	10/27/2008
Q: I was told that only the mail produces fruit,is this true and how do you tell the difference? A: Thanx for your question. In most cases, only the female bears fruit which makes sense because the ...
persimmon seed planting	10/26/2008
Q: I have read you have to plant both male and female trees in order to produce fruit. If I plant seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. I know of no way to differentiate the seed that will produce a male plant ...
Persimmons	10/26/2008
Q: I want to grow some kind of tree that bears edible fruit in my 6.5 inch clay pot (it is 6.5 inches ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Yes, basically, there isn't a whole lot to choose from for trees. Plus, ...
Persimmons	10/25/2008
Q: I want to grow some kind of tree that bears edible fruit in my 6.5 inch clay pot (it is 6.5 inches ... A: Thanx for your question. Here's the problem. Persimmon just like apples, pears, plums, cherries, ...
tree seeds	10/21/2008
Q: Where can I find tree seeds for sale...I have searched on Internet but found very few. Help please A: Thanx for your question. I will usually provide various names of companies without a specific ...
Propagation of Trees....	10/20/2008
Q: Good morning, Tom....I have a winter home in Sinaloa Mexico. A couple years ago, a friend came over ... A: Thanx for your question. I've grown plumeria before from piece of the tree perhaps 8-10 inches long ...
propagation of laceleaf maples	10/20/2008
Q: Tom, There's a great deal written on websites about propagating laceleaf maples from seeds or ... A: Thanx for your question. I was looking at UBC's website about this. Some things I have read are ...
Bird of Paradise Seeds	10/20/2008
Q: I have 3 bird of paradise in Phoenix Az. however, only 1 of them has seed pods, why is this? Do I ... A: Thanx for your question. Sounds to me like it was just a matter of pollination. At 8 feet tall, ...
avocado sapling withering	10/20/2008
Q: I have an avocado sapling that I've grown from a seed that's at least 18 months old. It's was about ... A: Thanx for your question. In the past, I have severely injured my avocado saplings because of our ...
maple seedling	10/19/2008
Q: I have a maple seedling I started from seed this spring. It is too little to put in the yard yet. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would put the plant in a cold garage or shed for the winter and would ...
coral trees	10/19/2008
Q: I SAW CORAL TREES IN BLOOM AND THEN THE LONG BROWN SEED PODS ---I COLLECTED SOME BEFORE GOING HOME. ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the tree you're talking about is Erythrina. Here's a link to some ...
Mother Stock Trees prunning	10/19/2008
Q: how can we train and prun a stone fruit Mother Stock Tree? A: I'm sorry, I don't know what Mother Stock Tree is. I refer you to Jim Hyland who is on our Trees ...
Variety and propagation of tree	10/18/2008
Q: Tom, I live in Galesburg, Il. (zone 5) In one neighborhood we have several unusual trees. They have ... A: Thanx for the follow-up question. The cypresses are pretty tough trees. They overwinter just fine ...
Variety and propagation of tree	10/18/2008
Q: Tom, I live in Galesburg, Il. (zone 5) In one neighborhood we have several unusual trees. They have ... A: It sounds like Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum). Yes, these trees do grow in the north (we have ...
A few questions	10/16/2008
Q: I have a few questions about seeds and propagation. First off I have tried growing bananas, lithops, ... A: Thanx for your questions. Banana seeds should be soaked in warm water for 48 hours and then planted ...
catalpa trees	10/16/2008
Q: We are going to start seeds under grow lights for a home school project for catalpa and mimosa ... A: Thanx for your question. Mimosa seeds do not need any special treatment. They are members of the ...
bismark palm seed	10/15/2008
Q: tom...do i need to take the palm seed out of its tough husk, or plant it whole the way you describe. ... A: Thanx for your question. There are generally three seeds inside the fruit of the Bismarck palm. If ...
Rose of Sharron propagation	10/15/2008
Q: My sister gave me "seed" or rather large pods from her Rose of Sharron. I don't know whether to ... A: Thanx for your question. Just remove the brown pods (they look like miniature eggs) and you'll find ...
growing oranges and apples from seeds	10/14/2008
Q: I am a 3rd grader at Discovery Elementary in Palm Bay, Fl. I am doing a science project on growing ... A: Thanx for your question. First, the Red Delicious apple seeds will germinate better if you give ...
crepe myrtle seeds	10/12/2008
Q: I have collected alot of seeds and need to know how and when to plant them . Thank you A: Thanx for your question. Start the seeds in January. Plant them about 1/2 inch deep in a good ...
calla lily seeds	10/11/2008
Q: Where and how can i purchase Calla Lily seeds(zantedeschia) ,They can be from either seed store or ... A: Thanx for your question. Chiltern Seeds in the U.K. sells the seeds for $5.76 US and Thompson and ...
wndow sill box	10/11/2008
Q: I am curious how many inches need to be between flowers when planting them into my window sill ... A: Thanx for your question. Spacing in windowboxes depends upon how much space you have in the whole ...
call lilly seed pods	10/11/2008
Q: I've grown calla lillies for several years and love them very much. They are very easy and have ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods to dry completely on the plant if you are trying to ...
Bismarck pines	10/9/2008
Q: I have purchased 5 Bismarck pine nuts and want to know what are the optimum conditions for ... A: Thanx for your question. The picture you posted looks like a Bismark palm not pine. You can start ...
apple seeds	10/8/2008
Q: I got a little crabapple and want to start it's seeds. Do they require drying out before planting? ... A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that unless your seed is from an open pollinated/heirloom ...
Saucer Magnolia (magnolia x soulangiana)	10/7/2008
Q: How do you germinate these seeds (i.e. scarify? stratify? planting conditions: sun or dark, wet or ... A: Thanx for your question. For best results, cold-treat the seed for 60-90 days by placing the seeds ...
propagating Gambel Oak, Chokecherry and Wild Plum	10/6/2008
Q: Your expertise may be just what I am looking for! I am a proffesional Landscape Designer and have ... A: Thanx for your question. 1. Gambel oak will require 2-4 weeks of 40F or lower temperatures to break ...
sugar maple trees	10/6/2008
Q: I am trying to grow a maple tree from a sapling and am wondering if there is anything special I can ... A: I am really not a tree expert. We have a tree expert on this site, Jim Hyland. He was with the ...
dogwood seeds	10/1/2008
Q: I read your article on starting dogwood seeds and was curious about the seed needing to go through ... A: Thanx for your question. Many seeds travel through the digestive tracts of animals before they ...
sutera cuttings	9/30/2008
Q: Could you please explain the best way to propagate Sutera or Copia? I live in Wales in the UK. I ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't have much experience with Sutera and I don't know what copia is. ...
Moving a gala apple tree	9/30/2008
Q: I want to move a gala apple tree. It hasn't shown much growth in the four years since I planted it. ... A: Thanx for your question. This is really out of my circle of expertise. I apologize for any ...
magnolia from seed	9/28/2008
Q: I have been reading up on planting a magnolia from seed. I live in central Va, should I start the ... A: Thanx for your question. You may grow your magnolia seeds either way. Prepare a small seed bed and ...
propagation of mimosa tree	9/26/2008
Q: i have a pretty mimosa growing in spot I don't want it...I am don't think I will be sucessful at ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Take the dried pods and remove the seeds which will looks ...
Yuka Plant	9/26/2008
Q: It has a number of quite large side shoots, can these be cut from the main trunk and re-planted? I ... A: Thanx for your question. One of my dreams is to someday visit Spain and Portugal. You can remove ...
propagation of mimosa tree	9/26/2008
Q: i have a pretty mimosa growing in spot I don't want it...I am don't think I will be sucessful at ... A: Thanx for your question. I would not even bother with cuttings on mimosa. There is no danger of ...
planting seeds	9/25/2008
Q: IF I have a nectarine seed what is the best way to plant it? Do I have to put it in the fridge? A: Thanx for your question. As I have written in past answers, using seed from store-bought fruit is ...
angel trumpet seeds	9/25/2008
Q: I have some angel trumpet seeds and don't know how or when to plant them. Please help! I live in ... A: Thanx for your question. By angel trumpet I'm going to assume that we're talking about Datura which ...
Calla lily seeds	9/25/2008
Q: I planted some calla seeds. It has been 3 weeks and nothing! How long does it take ? Do I need to do ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, they calla seeds will sprout in a couple of weeks but I would put ...
blueberry seeds	9/24/2008
Q: how can I get some blueberry seeds sent to me in Thailand A: Thanx for your question. I know of no sellers of blueberry seeds. It would appear they are only ...
Planting apricot trees from seeds and pollination	9/23/2008
Q: Someone gave me some apricot seeds. I live in Indiana and want to know if, #1. Do apricot trees ... A: Thanx for your question. 1. Apricot trees are self-pollinating and do not require another tree ...
pine tree - poss VA pine?	9/23/2008
Q: I can't remember who I asked this of earlier this month, but I wanted to know about a pine tree ... A: Thanx for your question. The picture is indeed of a lovely tree. Unfortunately, I am not a tree ...
pumpkin seeds	9/23/2008
Q: Tom, I'm in Southern Tier of Upstate N.Y. I have been growing and selling pumpkins for a couple of ... A: Thanx for your question. It is not a stupid question, trust me. Open pollinated simply means that ...
Magnolia seeds	9/22/2008
Q: I have gathered alot of the seeds to make my chances of getting several trees to start. Can I open ... A: Thanx for your question. Leave the magnolia seeds intact when you plant them. One thing you can do ...
Cedar- root rot fungus- Phytophthora species	9/22/2008
Q: On 2 plant samples from a residential contract of my business were identified as having root rot ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree expert but here is a link to some information regarding ...
propagation of Blue Lacecap Hydrangea	9/22/2008
Q: In the late spring and early summer, I took on a project of translplanting my new little growths ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know that you're going to lose any of them. Just mulch them with ...
Propagating	9/21/2008
Q: I have a fruiting black mulberry tree (about 4o yrs. old). My children would like a start of it to ... A: Thanx for your question. If your tree has branches that can be pulled down to the ground without ...
sunflowers	9/21/2008
Q: canI plant sunflower seeds this fall and expect them to come up next year? A: Thanx for your question. I would not recommend planting sunflower seeds now. They'll probably most ...
Sago Cycad propagation	9/21/2008
Q: When is the best time of the year to transplant pups and suckers in an attempt to rapidly establish ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, now is a good time to transplant your cycads. I'd just a good ...
Roses of Sharon Transplanting	9/21/2008
Q: I love Roses of Sharon I grow them all over my property in Rocky Point, NY 11778.Sometimes I loose ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, late summer or early fall is the best time to transplant shrubs ...
re-rooting from a spring (Peace Lilly)	9/20/2008
Q: When my father passed away in May, my mom give each of the four daughters a small Peace Lily from ... A: Thanx for your question. The situation doesn't sound good but what you try is get fungicide at the ...
blueberry stem	9/19/2008
Q: I have been nuturing a small blueberry plant by my front door. I was just working outside and my ... A: Thanx for your question. It is possible to root cuttings but it is the wrong time of the year. If ...
mimosa tree	9/18/2008
Q: i have a 7-8 yr old mimosa tree. i live in pa. i have friends that would love to have one also. i ... A: Thanx for your question. I have a 20 year old mimosa in my backyard. They are a favorite tree of ...
Fijoa seeds	9/18/2008
Q: I have been trying to get hold of seeds for Fijoa trees, variety "Unique" but without result. Could ... A: Feijoa sellowana is available at Thompson and Morgan. Have you inquired of them? Below is a link ...
Apple seeds	9/16/2008
Q: I bought some Washington Granny Smith apples this week at a local grocery store. This morning I ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a tree or fruit tree expert so, I do not know why the seeds ...
Japenese Maple	9/16/2008
Q: I recently purchase a Japanese maple that is beautiful but I've noticed since I've planted it the ... A: Thanx for your question. Although I am not a tree expert, I can offer you this bit of advice. Make ...
Identifing an apple variety	9/8/2008
Q: Tom- This weekend I picked some apples off a tree that is next to the road ditch about a 1/2 mile ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The thing about apples, peaches, pears, etc. is if the fruit ...
Identifing an apple variety	9/7/2008
Q: Tom- This weekend I picked some apples off a tree that is next to the road ditch about a 1/2 mile ... A: Thanx for your question. Infrequently, I get questions from folks about heirloom or possibly ...
propagating heirloom corn	9/7/2008
Q: Tom, I have some very special heirloom corn that was gifted to me. I have grown the corn and all ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I lived in Phoenix back in the late 70s when I was in the AF ...
Propagation of Ipomoea plants	9/7/2008
Q: I have an Ipomoea morning glory plant that I would like to grow next year. The flowers have died ... A: Thanx for your question. If the seed of your morning glory are from a hybrid variety the seed will ...
wisteria pods	9/6/2008
Q: I have the pods that were taken off the tree they are still green can I dry them out and how. Thank ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, you should not remove pods or green seeds from the mother ...
propagating heirloom corn	9/6/2008
Q: Tom, I have some very special heirloom corn that was gifted to me. I have grown the corn and all ... A: Thanx for your question. Corn is pollinated by the wind so corn can pollinate up to one mile away. ...
Ponytail Palms	9/6/2008
Q: My ponytail palm tree died at the top and the trunk broke off then little shoots started coming out ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, I am not an expert at house plants. My research indicates ...
Crepe Myrtle trees	9/5/2008
Q: When the flowers turn to bunches of seeds and weigh the branches down am I supposed to cut the pods ... A: Thanx for your question. You can cut the pods off if you want but it seems like an awful lot of ...
Ellen Danica Propagation	9/4/2008
Q: I recently bought a Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica" which I have owned before and absolutly love. ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Sounds to me like the "Lipstick" would benefit from the ...
cutting and rooting	9/3/2008
Q: What's the best way to cut and root an October Glory as well as a Dogwood? A: October Glory is a patented cultivar and it is illegal to propagate this cultivar without ...
leaves on rose plants and basil turning blak	9/3/2008
Q: I am new to growing plants, especially indoors and need urgent help to save my rose bush and my ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe you are watering your plants too much. In the case of the ...
wisteria seed pods	9/3/2008
Q: I just read the answer you got to your question about propogation of seed pods and it leaves me with ... A: Thanx for the followup. Unfortunately, wisteria grown from seed will not bloom for up to 15 or more ...
wisteria pods	9/3/2008
Q: I have the pods and they are still green can I dry them out and, what do they look like when they ... A: Thanx for your question. Leave the seed pods of the wisteria on the plant until they dry up and ...
mushrooms and dead rose bushes	9/2/2008
Q: I have mushrooms growing everywhere. In the grass, under palms, under rocks. We cut down trees 3 ... A: Thanx for your question. Mushrooms are seeded by spores that travel through the air. Anytime it ...
lillie zantedecshia	9/2/2008
Q: can you give any advice in growing from the seeds produced from my plant. Very many thanks. A: Thanx for your question. The seeds from zantedeschia look like peas. After the seed pod ripens and ...
wisteria seed pods	9/2/2008
Q: I just read the answer you got to your question about propogation of seed pods and it leaves me with ... A: Thanx for your question and I appreciate you going through the prior answers first. I would allow ...
Ellen Danica Propagation	9/1/2008
Q: I recently bought a Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica" which I have owned before and absolutly love. ... A: Thanx for your question. Some hardwood cuttings are hard to root. Hormone powders may not be ...
Propagating from wild fruit tree	8/31/2008
Q: We have an old, storm-damaged, misshapen tree in our Blue Ridge Mountain (VA) woods that we assumed ... A: Thanx for your question. Very possible this peach is an old heirloom or heritage variety. In this ...
Dwarf Peach Tree propogation	8/31/2008
Q: What is the protocol for propagation from a dwarf peach tree? I need your direction from step one, ... A: Thanx for your question. As I have written in past answers, using seed from store-bought fruit is ...
Nectarines from seed	8/31/2008
Q: I read the answer that you have posted but I've never done anything from seed so I want to make sure ... A: Thanx for your question. As I have written in past answers, using seed from store-bought fruit is ...
Maternity plant care	8/29/2008
Q: restaurant My husband and me was at the Cattail Restaurant in Baldwin Michigan. I saw this plant ... A: Thanx for your question. I think the plant to which you refer as a "maternity plant" is the ...
Pomegranate sprouts	8/28/2008
Q: In February or March this year I put some pomegranate seeds in some soil, and four of them came up. ... A: , Thanx for your question. The temperatures seem fine for your pomegranates. I think you're ...
Jacaranda Trees	8/28/2008
Q: Recently, I sowed some 20 Jacaranda Tree Seeds. I now have about a dozen seedlings. All have their ... A: Thanx for your question. I once traded a woman in Portugal for these seeds and grew some plants. ...
english ivy	8/28/2008
Q: My friend has brought me a few English ivy plants (hedera helix) they all have no leaves just vines ... A: Thanx for your question. At this point, your English Ivy may not be salvageable. If you have not ...
Obtaning seeds from a grass	8/28/2008
Q: Alonzo, I have Oriental fountain grass in small patches around the front house. I want to expand the ... A: Thanx for your question. If the grass is a hybrid, you don't want to try to collect seeds because ...
bougainvillia	8/26/2008
Q: I have had some luck rooting Boug. form soft cuttings. I have provided bottom heat and had about ... A: Layering is a great way to propagate Bougainvillea, one of my favorite tropical/subtropical shrubs. ...
SEQUOIA sempervirens - growing from seed	8/25/2008
Q: I have planded quite a few of these seeds and lots have germinated. I have grown them in a ... A: Thanx for your question. What you're describing sounds like damping off disease which is a fungal ...
big leaf philodendron	8/25/2008
Q: I am going to plant a big leaf or selloum philodendron in front of my home, but I have seen others ... A: Thanx for your question. My brother lives in Orlando, Florida and I have seen a lot of big leaf ...
Yucca pods	8/25/2008
Q: I have a yucca plant which is about 6 ft across and 4 ft tall. This summer it bloomed as it does ... A: Thanx for your question. The yucca sends up a thick flower spike on which there were lots of ...
lavender seeds in humid climate	8/25/2008
Q: I've recently moved to Jakarta and am wondering if you can help me even though I'm way over here:) ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have the standard lavender, lavendula angustifolia or lavandula ...
apple seed	8/24/2008
Q: First apologize for my poor english.. i'd like to know when the best moment to place an apple seed ... A: Thanx for your question. No need to apologize. Your English is fine. ;o) First, you need to cold ...
Persimmon Seeds	8/24/2008
Q: I got some persimmon seeds from my brothers place in GA.How do I store the seeds and when and how do ... A: Thanx for your question. It is always better to use fresh seed. I'm not sure how long the ...
Fuji Apple tree sapling	8/24/2008
Q: I live in Vancouver and as a goof decided to try and grow an apple tree from an apple I had just ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I don't think the tree will make it as a houseplant. Leave ...
Peach pit	8/23/2008
Q: I cracked open a peach pit to get the seed, but I think I broke the outer layer off, the seed is ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you know peaches and almonds are related? To be honest with you, I do ...
Nectarine growing	8/23/2008
Q: How to you grow a nectarine from a seed? Dan A: Thanx for your question. Wash the seed and let it dry for a few days. Plant it one inch deep in a ...
Fuji Apple tree sapling	8/23/2008
Q: I live in Vancouver and as a goof decided to try and grow an apple tree from an apple I had just ... A: Thanx for your question. Fuji apples are grown in upstate New York which has a rather harsh climate ...
propagating fruit trees from seeds	8/22/2008
Q: I want to grow a couple of pear, apple, cherry, peach, nectarine, and apricot. How do I go about ... A: Thanx for your question. This must be the year for people experimenting with growing fruit from ...
hydrangeas	8/22/2008
Q: my plant is so big but has no flowers ,why? it is about 8 yrs old ANSWER: Hi Diane, Is this the ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Do all of your pruning after the plant has bloomed. Remove ...
gladiolias	8/22/2008
Q: I've noticed a pod of some sort on the stems where the flowers bloomed. Is this just what remains ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes a seed pod will form on gladioli. If you live in an area where ...
hydrangeas	8/21/2008
Q: my plant is so big but has no flowers ,why? it is about 8 yrs old A: Is this the first year it didn't flower? Did you prune it last year? Prune the plant only after ...
propogating perrenial hibiscus	8/21/2008
Q: I have a drop dead gorgeous perennial hibiscus that has at least 100 huge 12 inch flowers every ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can make cuttings but do those in the late spring or early ...
clematis	8/21/2008
Q: I have a clematis that is approx 2 years old. It appears to be seeding itself in various other ... A: Thanx for your question. You have two separate plants. The purple is a hybrid you probably bought ...
Avacado grafting	8/20/2008
Q: Is summer a good time for grafting of this plant? A: Thanx for your question. Spring is the best time to graft avocadoes. Here is a link to the ...
Canary Date Palm seeds	8/20/2008
Q: What are the steps to plant this type of seed?? I have attached an image of the seed A: Thanx for your question. Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix carariensis) is easy to start from seed. ...
propigating breakstone peaches	8/19/2008
Q: We have an heirloom breakstone peach tree. We have successfully grown additional trees from its ... A: Thanx for your question. I have never heard of breakstone peaches which doesn't mean anything but ...
Planting a Peach Seed	8/19/2008
Q: We have a question regarding the best time in which to plant a peach seed. We recently bought some ... A: Thanx for your question. You can start your peach seeds now by planting them 1-2 inches deep in a ...
crepe myrtle seedlings	8/18/2008
Q: I have Dynomite Red Crepe Myrtle seedlings coming up under some of my trees. I have planted them ... A: Thanx for your question. Crape mytle 'Dynomite' is a hybrid. The resulting seedlings almost never ...
clematis	8/18/2008
Q: I have a clematis that is approx 2 years old. It appears to be seeding itself in various other ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, species clematis can and do self-seed and can become invasive pests. ...
bizzy lizzie	8/18/2008
Q: i put my bizzy lizzies in a flower tower hanging basket every year but this year after about six ... A: Thanx for your question. Bud drop can be caused by too little or too much water. I know, that's ...
Propagation	8/18/2008
Q: Good day, Is it possible to take cuttings of azaleas? What other deciduous shrubs can be ... A: Thanx for the follow-up. Yes, now is a good time to divide your azalea and repot. In D.C. you have ...
bird of paradise;mango, avacado.	8/17/2008
Q: Fourteen feet tall BOP top heavy broke off at base. Can you lie this on the ground and it will ... A: thanx for your question. If there are no roots still attached to the BOP, it is not going to ...
Propagation	8/17/2008
Q: Good day, Is it possible to take cuttings of azaleas? What other deciduous shrubs can be ... A: Thanx for your question. Late summer is not a good time to take cuttings unless you are taking ...
peach seeds	8/16/2008
Q: I read your answer on the peach seed and how they would probably not grow and produce the same as ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry but I'm not sure I understand your question. You have a type of ...
were to get garden starters for a home garden	8/16/2008
Q: hey tom how are you? I was wondering if you know of a place were to buy starter plants for different ... A: Thanx for your questions. I'm fine and I hope you're doing fine as well. Thanx for asking. You ...
planting a copper beech seed	8/9/2008
Q: I am a mail carrier in southern maine and was told by a replacement carrier that did my route when I ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Because the seedlings will be dormant during the winter, I ...
hibiscus	8/9/2008
Q: how do you propagate a hibiscus? and what would cause an older bush that is fertilized and gets ... A: Thanx for your question. Yellow leaves are common with hibiscus in pots and I'll bet if it's in a ...
Shag Bark Hickory	8/8/2008
Q: I transplanted a Hickory tree and it died. Now I have new shoots coming from around the base of the ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, I'm inclined to agree that if the tree is 15 feet tall, it will be ...
planting a copper beech seed	8/8/2008
Q: I am a mail carrier in southern maine and was told by a replacement carrier that did my route when I ... A: Thanx for your question. There are two triangular shaped seeds in each pod and you can take them ...
Shag Bark Hickory	8/7/2008
Q: I transplanted a Hickory tree and it died. Now I have new shoots coming from around the base of the ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds to me like the tree did not die completely and is sending up new ...
pear tree propagation	8/7/2008
Q: Tom, I read with interest your info on growing pear seedlings from seed. Can I be sure the seedling ... A: Thanx for the additional information. There IS a variety called the pineapple pear and it is not ...
Creeping Thyme	8/7/2008
Q: When should I plant Creeping Thyme seed? I live in Cleveland Ohio. Should I plant in late ... A: Thanx for your question. I would wait until February to start the creeping thyme seed. Sprinkle on ...
hibiscus	8/7/2008
Q: how do you propagate a hibiscus? and what would cause an older bush that is fertilized and gets ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are talking about hardy hibiscus which is hardy and grows outdoors ...
Rose of Sharon	8/7/2008
Q: I have a bush that is 2 years old, none of the blooms have ever opened. They turn yellow and fall ... A: Thanx for the additional information. It very well could be iron chlorosis which affects some trees ...
Trumpet Vine	8/6/2008
Q: I have two trumpet vines along a stucco wall. One of the vines has a long seed pod (looks like a ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can use the seeds from the trumpet vine to start new plants. It ...
my lychee seed...	8/5/2008
Q: I've been soaking a lychee seed for about two weeks now to soften the shell and ready a root for ... A: Thanx for your question. Your question is not silly. We're here to help so ask whatever you like. ...
Rose of Sharon	8/5/2008
Q: I have a bush that is 2 years old, none of the blooms have ever opened. They turn yellow and fall ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several reasons why your Rose-of-Sharon may not be blooming. ...
pear tree propagation	8/5/2008
Q: Tom, I read with interest your info on growing pear seedlings from seed. Can I be sure the seedling ... A: Thanx for your question. No, you cannot be sure a seed from your pear tree will be an exact clone ...
propagating a feather leaf maple	8/4/2008
Q: We're going to move in about one year. My wife's father gave her a feather leaf maple that is now ... A: Thanx for your question. There is a lot of debate going on about the viability of cuttings from ...
Flowering crabapple tree	8/4/2008
Q: I recently planted a flowering crabapple tree, and removed the suckers at ground level. I trimmed ... A: Thanx for your question. Unless there is a root system on the suckers, they will not survive. If ...
fruit tree seeds	8/4/2008
Q: This is the person who asked about the plum seeds and peach seeds. If I can't grow them inside, can ... A: Thanx for your question. It is always my pleasure to assist those who thirst for knowledge about ...
Wisteria Bush	8/3/2008
Q: I found a seed pod about 5- 6 inches long on my wisteria vine this was the first year it actually ... A: Thanx for your question. The wisteria is a member of the pea family. The seeds are inside the pod ...
Wild persimmon trees	8/3/2008
Q: I have alot of native ( wild ) persimmon trees but none are bearing fruit!!! Is there something I ... A: Thanx for your question. Have your persimmons bore fruit in the past? It could be because of the ...
fruit tree seeds	8/3/2008
Q: This is the person who asked about the plum seeds and peach seeds. If I can't grow them inside, can ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can start your plum and/or peach seeds indoors but remember, the ...
fruit tree seeds	8/2/2008
Q: I have 4 plum seeds and 1 peach seed and I was wondering if I can start growing them in a 4" pot and ... A: Thanx for your question. Fruit trees can get very old but the production period for a peach or plum ...
Peach seeds	8/2/2008
Q: I was reading your discussion about peach seeds and how to get them started. If I wanted to try the ... A: Thanx for your questions. I want to make sure you understand though, that the seeds of most fruit ...
Killing a Pussy Willow	8/2/2008
Q: We are trying to get rid of a pussy willow we've had for 10+ years. The main tree has died off, but ... A: Thanx for your question. Apparently, some of the roots of the pussy will are still alive. I would ...
Seeds	8/2/2008
Q: I have just eaten a peach, and I would like to know does the peach seed have to be dry or wet when ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure you clean all the fruit off of the seed and then I would allow ...
garlic "ramps"	8/1/2008
Q: there is a seed ball on the top of the plant, what is it used for? planting? if so, do i just put ... A: Thanx for your question. The "seed ball" you describe is actually a capsule of bulbils. The ...
Tall Trees/ No Tomatoes	8/1/2008
Q: My seedling are looking more like trees than tomato vines! I planted the seeds in the last weekend ... A: Thanx for your question. Your tomatoes need to go outdoors. They have a very high light ...
Propogating a Laurel tree	8/1/2008
Q: I have my mom's laurel tree which has very thin looking but is about 4 1/2 tall. It is potted and ... A: Thanx for your question. If you haven't seen any new growth in the past six months, I would hold ...
Starting a yukka plant	8/1/2008
Q: Can and how do you start a yukka plant? Ours grew seeds on the stock after it flowered. Can you ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the yucca seeds are located inside the capsules that are found after ...
canary palm seed	7/31/2008
Q: just found this site, i am so excited!!!would love any info/advice on growing these palms from seed. ... A: Thanx for your questions. Canary Island Date Palm seeds are found in the orange fruit (dates). ...
fruit tree seeds	7/31/2008
Q: I have 4 plum seeds and 1 peach seed and I was wondering if I can start growing them in a 4" pot and ... A: Thanx for the followup. Americans and Europeans have so hybridized fruit trees that it is rare to ...
fruit tree seeds	7/30/2008
Q: I have 4 plum seeds and 1 peach seed and I was wondering if I can start growing them in a 4" pot and ... A: Thanx for your questions. First, the seeds you have are from fruit that were most likely borne on a ...
Redwood seeds	7/30/2008
Q: I have a 40 yr old redwood and the cones fall full of seeds. Can a tree be started from them. Do ... A: Thanx for your question. You should be able to germinate the seeds of the redwood tree. Place the ...
Fruit Growing	7/29/2008
Q: If I bought a peach or nectarine from the store can I grow the seed? And How? A: Thanx for your question. I have responded on this subject quite a number of times. In the future, ...
REPOTTING CRAPE MYRTLES	7/28/2008
Q: ABOUT 3YRS AGO I BOUGHT 4 CRAPE MYRTLES, THEY WERE ABOUT 8" HIGH WHEN I BOUGHT THEM.WHEN I ASKED ... A: Thanx for your question. I know a little about a lot of plants but I don't know a lot about ...
yucca seed pods	7/28/2008
Q: I pulled one off and dissected it finding a lot of flat black seeds. I found it fascinating and ... A: Thanx for your question. I am a Kansas resident too. Yucca glauca is native to Kansas. I saw it ...
purple angel trumpets	7/27/2008
Q: I bought a purple people eater angel trumpet and every time a bloom falls off a seed pod forms to ... A: Thanx for your question. You can clone it so you get an exact type. They're pretty easy like you ...
transplanting	7/27/2008
Q: i have 3 broom plants that i would like to transplant. i understand the bigger the plant the harder ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the bigger the plant the more difficult it is to move. For best ...
propagation	7/27/2008
Q: I want to take cuttings of geranium what time of year is the best time ? and thees plant are new ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Pelargoniums are not reliably hardy in your area. They don't ...
Propogation of Perennial Hibiscus thru Winter	7/27/2008
Q: I have a nice bunch of Perennial Hibiscus that I raised from seed. At this point they are potted and ... A: I know that it may seem hard to believe but hardy hibiscus are very, very hardy. I've seen them ...
Canary Island Date Palm	7/27/2008
Q: A friend of mine was pricked by a frond from a canary island date palm and now has blood poisoning, ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link about the problem you reference in your question. ...
purple angel trumpets	7/26/2008
Q: I bought a purple people eater angel trumpet and every time a bloom falls off a seed pod forms to ... A: Thanx for your question. Eventually, the seed pod will ripen and burst open. The seeds are about ...
morning glories	7/25/2008
Q: Tom - I took your advice and planted a lovely, variegated type of morning glory by my deck to draw ... A: Thanx for your question. Morning glories originated in Mexico and although they are adapted now ...
Propogation of Perennial Hibiscus thru Winter	7/25/2008
Q: I have a nice bunch of Perennial Hibiscus that I raised from seed. At this point they are potted and ... A: Thanx for your question. Are we talking about tropical or hardy hibiscus. The hardy hibiscus are ...
Growing water iris's from seed in my pond	7/25/2008
Q: My Iris's have many ponds on them ready to drop into my pond.I dont have any dirt in it as my pond ... A: Thanx for your question. My brother had Iris pseudocorus growing in his pond and it would set seed ...
Noble fir	7/24/2008
Q: We always buy live trees for Christmas then plant them on our property. One of our oldest has ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the pine cones to become fully mature and ripen. When you take the ...
making a graft	7/23/2008
Q: i would like to graft a apple limb to another apple tree how do i go about this? thank you chuck ... A: Thanx for your question. The University of Minnesota has an excellent site that has pictures and ...
Sources of Apple Seed for Commercial Nursery operations	7/23/2008
Q: I intend to start a commercial Apple Nursery based on using seed. It is intended to scale up Apple ... A: Thanx for your question. I do not know of any nurserymen who sell apple seeds. The reason is ...
Yucca trees	7/23/2008
Q: When u trim an indoor yucca tree so mthat it does not grow any higher, can u re-root the tree growth ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you sure what you have is a yucca tree or is it a dracaena? Here are ...
australian eucalypts	7/23/2008
Q: what is the best way to propagate eucalypt trees from seeds A: Thanx for your question. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I have never tried growing ...
Rose propagation	7/23/2008
Q: The only thing you did not mention was what is the best time of the year to do this. Thank you very ... A: Thanx for your question. We're talking about rose seeds right? The best time to start rose seeds ...
avocado tree's	7/17/2008
Q: Do you ordinally have to have two avocado tree's on the same property for cross polination or can ... A: Thanx for your question. It is highly recommended that there be more than one avocado tree within ...
wisteria bean pods	7/17/2008
Q: Hey Tom, I was wondering what is the purpose of the bean pods on my wisteria bush? This is the 1st ... A: Thanx for your question. The beans are the result of pollination and your plant is trying to ...
cherry seeds	7/17/2008
Q: How is the best way to grow a cherry tree from a seed out of a fresh cherry? A: Thanx for your question. Wash the pit and let it dry for a few days. Plant it one inche deep in a ...
Yucca Houseplant	7/17/2008
Q: I have a Yucca houseplant that is at least 20+ years old. In the past, I "graphed" the plant when ... A: Without knowing the type of plant you have I can only guess. I think you have a type of dracaena. ...
Yucca Houseplant	7/16/2008
Q: I have a Yucca houseplant that is at least 20+ years old. In the past, I "graphed" the plant when ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know what you mean by graphed do you mean "grafted"? Do you know ...
Peach Pit	7/15/2008
Q: I just sliced a peach and asked my mom if i could plant it. Last time it did nothing so i would like ... A: Lynn, Thanx for your question. Allexperts has a search box above and you can also browse past ...
yucca seed planting instructions	7/15/2008
Q: I would like to know the process of planting yucca seeds, I have never tried this before and would ... A: Thanx for your question. I've grown yucca from seeds before and it is pretty easy. Place the seeds ...
calli lillies-propagation	7/15/2008
Q: Tom...Hello. Saw your response to a question on propagation of calli lillies. Please comment on: ... A: Thanx for your question. I guess it's kismet. I will be flying out to Ontario this weekend to ...
cherry tree propigation	7/15/2008
Q: I read one of the answers about by seed-do you need to wait until fall to plant or can you plant ... A: Thanx for your questions. If you have seedlings now, go ahead and place them outdoors in the shade ...
Trumpet Vine	7/14/2008
Q: I bought my first house two years ago and was very excited to begin planning my landscape design and ... A: Thanx for your question. I totally detest the trumpet vine because of its invasiveness. You will ...
Alberta Spruce	7/13/2008
Q: I have 3 beautiful miniature Alberta spruce pine trees that were planted last year in our front yard ... A: Thanx for your question. Allexperts has a tree expert named Jim Hyland who is much more qualified ...
white nectarine seeds	7/13/2008
Q: i read another question/answer on this sight that talked about nectarine seeds, and how they need a ... A: Thanx for your quesion. Yes, you can use your refrigerator to simulate cold stratification or ...
vine leaves	7/12/2008
Q: We are new to growing vines.Last year they where very green . This year all seemed well until they ... A: Thanx for your question. Can you tell me what kind of vines you have? Usually a loss of color can ...
pine trees bug infestion	7/11/2008
Q: I live in upstate NY and have 4 large pine trees that are about 30 yrs old and about 60 ft high. ... A: Thanx for your question. Although I fequently answer questions about trees allow me to refer you to ...
Carrotwood Tree Pods	7/10/2008
Q: Do you know how to prevent Carrotwood from forming those pesky seed pods? I try to trim a lot them ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent the tree from forming seed. ...
question	7/10/2008
Q: My husband recently cut a large branch off of a large lilac bush thinking we could plant it. I am ... A: Thanx for your question. With a lilac, the larger the cutting the greater the chance it won't root. ...
mimosa seeds	7/10/2008
Q: I have some mimosa seed pods and I would like to start them. How do I do that to hopefully ensure ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure the pods are completely dry, like paper. Mimosas are from the ...
Hydroponic Gardening	7/10/2008
Q: I'm not sure if your the right person to ask about this but I'd thought I'd try anyway. I'm ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Local County Extension contacts for Harris County, Texas Harris County ...
growing a plant indoors from a peach pit	7/10/2008
Q: I want, very much, to grow a plant indoors from a peach that I just ate. I live in New York City. I ... A: Thanx for your question. A peach is the fruit of a deciduous tree. That means the tree loses its ...
northern California	7/9/2008
Q: I am moving to solano county california. I have been a gardening in maryland for 50 years. Can I ... A: Thanx for your question. First, I would contact the Master Gardeners of Solano County. ...
Hydroponic Gardening	7/9/2008
Q: I'm not sure if your the right person to ask about this but I'd thought I'd try anyway. I'm ... A: Thanx for your question. If you live in the U.S. your local county extension service has home ...
oliander	7/8/2008
Q: my Oliander doesnt bloom i keep it on my deck and i water it every 2 days or so am i supposed to ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure the pot drains well so your oleanders don't have wet feet. Feed ...
conifers	7/7/2008
Q: what is the best way to propagate conifers A: Thanx for your question. You can propagate conifers frim the seeds found in the cones and you can ...
nandinia	7/7/2008
Q: Is it possible to propagate nandinia.If so how. TY A: Thanx for your question. I would recommend planting ripe seed. These need to be placed in damp ...
Aspen trees	7/5/2008
Q: I have a small grove of aspens that I love but I don't want any more than I have. I am getting so ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't mean to sound flip but the only thing I can think of is just mow ...
Rhubarb Seeds	7/5/2008
Q: I have just harvested some rhubarb seeds, would you have some tips on planting these ? Thanks Bob A: Thanx for your question. Rhubarb seeds are easy to get started. The thing of it is, if your ...
potatoe yeild	7/5/2008
Q: i am a beginner at growing my own vegatables and things are coming alone great,all that is apart ... A: Thanx for your question. For good potato production you need soil that has good tilth (the texture ...
snowball bush	7/4/2008
Q: I planted a 3 ft snowball bush in full sun and am watering it almost every day. It seems to be ... A: Thanx for your question. First, side dress the plant with some well-composted cow manure then, ...
Day Lillies - creating new colors	7/3/2008
Q: I vaguely remember from a college science class that you can create new varieties of plants by cross ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can hand-pollinate your day lilies. You can use a Q-tip or a ...
apple seeding	7/3/2008
Q: It had few no of leaves now.My location is west coast of India, normal temp at arround 27-32c and ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you're probably going to have a tough time growing an apple tree ...
REDWOOD BURRELL	7/3/2008
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF A BURRELL. NOT POPOGATE. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO ACCOMPLISH ... A: Thanx for your question. While I have a little bit of knowledge about trees, types, where they grow ...
Nectarine/Peach Tree	7/3/2008
Q: We received a Peach or Nectarine tree from a friend (we now believe it to be a nectarine tree) - it ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several possiblities. Fruit trees will produce a lot of fruit ...
wild persimmons in the Pacific NW	7/2/2008
Q: For nostalgic reasons my wife and I brought back a wild persimmon fruit from MD last fall. We ... A: I saw the San Juan Islands on an excursion to Victoria but never actually set foot there. The ...
growing nuts	7/2/2008
Q: How can I sprout Almonds, And how can I grow it? Will it grow outdoors in Texas? ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't recommend growing almonds from the seeds you buy at the store ...
sago palm , new shoots	7/1/2008
Q: My Sago palm, about 10 years old, has several shoots coming out of it, and I would like to remove ... A: Thanx for your question. I have only grown sagos from seed so I had to do some research on this. ...
caladium	7/1/2008
Q: Tom! I have 2 different caladiums in bloom. I want them to set seeds. How to pollinate caladiums? ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry it took so long to answer but I have never tried to ...
prunus dolcis	7/1/2008
Q: Is it possible to purchase sweet almond tree seedlings or do I always have to start from seed? A: Thanx for your question. Prunus dulcis is the almond tree and yes it is easy to buy on-line. Most ...
wild persimmons in the Pacific NW	7/1/2008
Q: For nostalgic reasons my wife and I brought back a wild persimmon fruit from MD last fall. We ... A: Thanx for your question. I would imagine the persimmons would be alright in the Pacific NW. These ...
Blueberries in Flagstaff, AZ	6/27/2008
Q: I live in Flagstaff, AZ and am very interested in the possibility of growing edible fruit here in ... A: Thanx for your question. The problem for you won't be so much cold as it will be the highly ...
planting peach pits	6/26/2008
Q: about a month and a half later they sprouted and are now growing like crazy, and i was just ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Central Texas is a good place to grow peaches. To my ...
Magnolia Trees	6/25/2008
Q: I live in northeastern KY and I have a magnolia tree. I am moving soon and I would like to know if ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know if the magnolia is a hybrid or not? If it is a hybrid, seeds ...
Peach propogation	6/25/2008
Q: How do I get a peach pit to sprout. I have soaked them and planted, just soaked, and just planted, ... A: Thanx for your question. I have responded on this subject quite a number of times. In the future, ...
vegetables dying?	6/25/2008
Q: S)and i recently planted cucumbers,watermelon,corn,tomatoes,canteloup,pumpkin,and carrots in small ... A: Thanx for your question. I am very familiar with the Southern California High Desert. I lived up ...
trumpet vines	6/25/2008
Q: I appreciate your candor, Tom. I figured you might tell me to beware the invasive vine. Would you ... A: Thanx for your question. I had a neighbor across the street who grew Ipomoea quamoclit which is ...
maple tree	6/25/2008
Q: We have a large maple tree about 30 ft tall in our new lot. I think it may have been smothered a ... A: Thanx for your question. Is the tree not leafing out at all? Are all the other trees leafed out ...
planting peach pits	6/24/2008
Q: about a month and a half later they sprouted and are now growing like crazy, and i was just ... A: Thanx for your question. You didn't say central-where, as far as where you live so I'll wing it ...
Apple trees from seeds	6/23/2008
Q: I had a golden delicious and a gravenstein 15' apart from each other. I tossed all of the downed ... A: Thanx for your question. Many, many people ask, time-and-time again about growing fruit trees from ...
Cherry trees from seed	6/23/2008
Q: I live in Texas (Houston) but recently visited Monticello in Virginia. I ate some cherries off the ... A: Thanx for your question. According to Texas A&M University, the Houston area does not have a ...
dogwood trees	6/23/2008
Q: Tom: We are trying to find out some information on what cultivar(s) of dogwood trees might be ... A: Thanx for your question. Everything I know about dogwood suggests the tree is deciduous in nature. ...
trumpet vines	6/23/2008
Q: Your information was most helpful. I have a friend with a huge old established trumpet vine. I am ... A: Thanx for your question. I'll start this off by saying I do not care for trumpet vines because they ...
growing nectarines	6/22/2008
Q: I live in New Brunswick Canada and am wondering if there is anyway I can grow nectarines indoors or ... A: Thanx for your question. I have been to New Brunswick several times and it is a very beautiful ...
Aspen volunteers	6/22/2008
Q: I live in the rocky mountains at about 8700 feet. I have several (both mature and young) aspen on ... A: Thanx for your question. Aspens tend to sucker (send out small trees) as you mentioned. If you try ...
redbud	6/22/2008
Q: How do I grow redbud trees from the seed pods or from the cuttings. I currently have three trees, ... A: Thanx for your question. If you see seedlings, dig as deeply as you can around them. Their roots ...
Fagus sylvatica 'tricolor'	6/22/2008
Q: I have a beautiful European tri-color beech (Fagus sylvatica tricolor) from which I had to prune ... A: Thanx for your question. Three feet long is too long. Shorten the cuttings to about 5 inches each ...
Lillies	6/22/2008
Q: Could you please advise me, how much do I cut back my lilles for growth next year. They have ... A: Thanx for your question. You may go ahead and deadhead (remove) spent blossoms now if you like ...
snowball bush, lilac pruning and honeysuckle	6/21/2008
Q: How should I prune my snoball bushes? They are getting large and "leggy." The blooms have died on ... A: Thanx for your questions. Prune snowball bushes right after they bloom. You can cut them all the ...
rose of sharon?	6/20/2008
Q: Tom, I had contacted you earlier about the unknown flowering bush in my backyard. People keep ... A: Thanx for your question. It is entirely possible that you have a genetic deviation in your ...
red rose of sharon seed	6/20/2008
Q: I have read all of your rose of sharon answers and they were very helpful. Do you know where I can ... A: I'm sorry this took so long to answer. Thanx for your question. Go to ebay and do a search for red ...
wisteria	6/19/2008
Q: i will be quick, i am a master gardener also, however i suffered a brain injury (i was hit in the ... A: Thanx for your question. I am sorry to hear about your injury. I can only imagine how trying and ...
peachtrees from seeds	6/17/2008
Q: I just would like to know do the peach seeds have to be from ripe peaches. We have several ... A: Thanx for your question. K-State is great but Rock Chalk Jayhawk Go KU! My niece went to K-State ...
Pond Iris	6/16/2008
Q: Do pond Iris winter in Kansas, or must these be taken in-doors? Thank you! A: Thanx for your question. As a Kansan, I can tell you from first hand experience that there are a ...
hydrangeas in AZ	6/15/2008
Q: I was given a beautiful florist grade hydrangea at the end of May It was in full bloom but now the ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes I think these "florist grade" plants are grown and sold by the ...
CALIFORNIAN LILAC	6/15/2008
Q: HOW DO I TAKE A CUTTING AND HOW DO I GET IT TO ROOT A: Thanx for your question. California Lilac (Ceonothus) can be propagated from seed, soak for 12 ...
white hazy areas of Apple sapling leaves	6/14/2008
Q: My six year old daughter, Anna, has successfully started six apple saplings from seeds, They are ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you may have some spider mites on your seedlings. Continue ...
new tree	6/12/2008
Q: I live in Deux-montagnes, near Montreal. My front yard tree was destroyed by storm. I'd like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you wanting to plant another tree or start a tree from seed? You can ...
Poppies	6/11/2008
Q: I was given a poppy flower that I admired, can that flower pod be planted to grow for next season? ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have a poppy plant allow the blooms to die off and then wait for ...
Orange seeds	6/10/2008
Q: I'm not sure if orange seeds are somewhat like apple seeds in how long it might take to grow, or ... A: Thanx for your question. Citrus seeds sprout readily. Just clean off the pulp and plant them about ...
Wisteria seedpods	6/9/2008
Q: I live in coastal South Carolina. I have a Wisteria (tree form) loaded with seed pods. 1. How do I ... A: Thanx for your question. The wisteria pods should be allowed to dry out and then plucked off of the ...
Fast-growing food from seed	6/8/2008
Q: my name is Nick. I'd like to buy some seeds so that I can quickly and easily grow some food in the ... A: You face a formidable problem with only 2 hours of sunlight. That's really not enough to ...
propagation trumpet vine	6/8/2008
Q: i want to start a Madam Galen Trumpet Vine. i tried to plant the seeds and had no luck even after ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take part of the vine and gently scrape away some of the outer ...
sweet peas	6/6/2008
Q: My friend is growing some sweet peas to hopefully show at an up & coming Horticultural Show. The ... A: Thanx for your question. If your friend is fertilizing with a fertilizer that is high in Nitrogen ...
Peach seeds	6/6/2008
Q: Tom, if I have a peach tree seed from someone's peach tree, will I get peaches if I can get it to ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, eventually, you will get peaches from a peach seed if planted and ...
propagation of mountain ash tree from seed	6/5/2008
Q: As sometimes you find volunteer mountain ash trees growning in your garden can I take the fruit and ... A: Thanx for your question. I have heard and read that certain tree seeds or berry seeds require being ...
Lace leaf seedlings	6/5/2008
Q: Do you have any red lace leaf seedlings??? A: Thanx for your question. I am assuming by red lace leaf you are referring to Acer sp. I ...
when to plan a tree	6/4/2008
Q: WHEN DO YOU START TO ROOT A TREE AND WHEN DO YOU PLAN IT. Thank Kim ANSWER: Hi Kim, Thanx for ... A: Thanx for the additional information. The easiest way to prpagate a tree is by seed. The seed ...
tree	6/3/2008
Q: Tom, A seedling has been growing in my back yard, I potted it. Looks like a nut tree (it has a nut ... A: Thanx for your question. The seedling looks like an oak seedling. Did you have acorns in your ...
propagating tree peony seeds?	6/3/2008
Q: is it possible to start new tree peonies from the deadheaded blossoms? mine has always had a few ... A: Thanx for your question. It is possible to start a tree peony from a seed but it is not common. ...
Garlic harvest	6/2/2008
Q: Just harvested my garlic and got really nice looking bulbs this time. But there are these smaller ... A: Thanx for your question. The smaller structures on your "mother" bulb are indeed offsets. You can ...
Rose of Sharon	5/31/2008
Q: I have a Rose of Sharon in my garden. The last two years I have battled little seedlings all over ... A: Thanx for your question. It is my experience that Rose-of-Sharon can be very invasive. I have ...
Saskatoon berry bushes	5/31/2008
Q: I planted Saskatoon berry bushes about 5 years ago and several have not produced fruit. Some don't ... A: Thanx for your question. Because the Saskatoon berry prefers an acidic soil (pH between 6.0 and ...
potatoes	5/31/2008
Q: I have two questions about potatoes. Sweet potatoes when the vines start to grow can you take a ... A: Thanx for your questions. Sweet potatoes are members of the Morning Glory (Ipomoea) family. You ...
Mulberry trees - Lack of growth	5/31/2008
Q: I have a fruitless mulberry. About 2 years ago it stopped growing. It goes into dormancy earlier and ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not a tree expert like Jim Hyland who is over on our Trees ...
ocotillo	5/30/2008
Q: Can I grow occatillo from seeds? And if so, How do I do it? Seed Depth, soil composition, watering, ... A: Thanx for the follow-up. I was stationed at Luke AFB back in 1978-80 and I lived in Phoenix and ...
Watermelon Quality	5/30/2008
Q: What crop is best planted prior season to yield quality watermelon crop? We want to plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Watermelons love a hot summer in sandy soil that is also rich in nutrients ...
lace leaf Japanese maple seed pods	5/30/2008
Q: I have a gorgeous red lace leaf which I allow to grow as nature designed. For the first time I ... A: Thanx for your questions. The structures you speak of sound like seed pods to me. Allow them to ...
occatillo	5/30/2008
Q: Can I grow occatillo from seeds? And if so, How do I do it? Seed Depth, soil composition, watering, ... A: Thanx for your question. I've never grown ocotillo from seed but everything I read tells me it is ...
Gibberellic acid (GA3)	5/28/2008
Q: I have read a few articles about this hormone and it's uses and I would like to know if you or your ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Truly, this subject is way out of my field of expertise. At best, I'm an ...
How can I get my beech seedlings to grow faster?	5/27/2008
Q: I am a student in botany, and I am trying to grow some beech (Fagus grandifolia) seedlings for an ... A: Thanx for your question. Many trees grow slowly at first others grow quite quickly. Ten inches ...
cherry tree dormancy spray	5/26/2008
Q: I am sad because I sprayed my 10 foot tall 4-in-1 cherry tree with a sulfur/lime dormancy spray too ... A: Thanx for your question. Although I am not a tree expert, I don't think you have killed the tree. ...
germinating seeds	5/26/2008
Q: I had a FLOWERING TOBACCO ALATA PLANT on the balcony, and now I have a hundred seeds. TINY little ... A: Thanx for the followup. The progeny of a hybrid would be the resulting seedlings that ...
radish	5/25/2008
Q: How much thinning do I do when the radishes start coming up? A: Thanx for your question. I thin to about 1 inch in between plants. This will give the radish ...
Snowball Bush	5/25/2008
Q: can a snow ball bush be divided ?? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, your snowball bush can be divided. After it blooms, cut it back to ...
splitting bulbs to propagate	5/25/2008
Q: I have tried doing this and the bulb always ends up rotting; don't know what I'm doing wrong. Can ... A: Thanx for your question. When you dig up your tulips, there should be a clump of bulbs. Tulips ...
Fruit Seeds	5/24/2008
Q: My daughter wants to plant her orange and sweet cherry seeds after she eats them. I always took it ... A: Thanx for your question. It is fun to grow seeds from the fruit we eat. There are several things ...
peony propigation	5/24/2008
Q: How do I propagate a peony plant and after bloom there is a horny thing where the flower was ,what ... A: Thanx for your question. The best method for propigating peonies is to separate the rhizomes after ...
yucca tree houseplant trimming	5/24/2008
Q: So when I cat the trunk, do I have to put something black glue or covering on top of it? Will it ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not sure what you're asking. You are asking if you cut the trunk of ...
cuttings and seeds	5/24/2008
Q: I have a few questions.I want to grow jasmines from seed ,plus honeysuckle.what is the best way? ... A: Thanx for your question. When one says jasmine, it can mean a lot of things and some of those ...
pink hydrangia	5/24/2008
Q: how can i get big pink blooms. when i bought the plant the blooms were bright pink but now they are ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure your hydrangeas are well watered but not soggy. Water once a ...
grapes from seeds	5/23/2008
Q: I planted some grape seeds two years ago and cut them back to about 3/4 feet tall last year. They ... A: Thanx for your question. Vineyard grapes, better shot? Probably not unless these were from an ...
how to separate and transplant pachysandra	5/22/2008
Q: I wanted to take some of the sprouts(?)and plant them in another area under a tree. I have a least ... A: Thanx for your question. I would dig up the plants growing in places in which I don't want them. ...
apple tree from seed	5/22/2008
Q: I planted apple seeds from an apple I bought at my grocery store. The tree has sprouted and is doing ... A: Thanx for your question. Most apples sold in the store are from hybrid trees. These hybrids are ...
loquat seeds and lavender seeds	5/21/2008
Q: I live in Dallas and recently planted some lavender seeds in a potting soil/mulch mix. I planted ... A: Thanx for your question. Lavender can take several weeks to germinate so be patient. I believe ...
Quince tree / bush	5/21/2008
Q: How do I take a clipping from a Quince tree/bush and get it to root? A: Thanx for your question. The easiest way to root a quince shrub cutting is to find a long branch ...
blueberrie seeds	5/21/2008
Q: I am looking for blueberrie seed to plant and also other berrie seed types if available A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry I can't help you. I recall running by a website where they sold ...
snowball start	5/20/2008
Q: My mother wants a start of my snowball bush. We were told that you could simply cut a bloomed ... A: Thanx for your question. I have not heard that one can bury a snowball from the snowball bush an ...
poppy's	5/19/2008
Q: I've been tring to find out about the best time to remove seeds from the poppy plant. Do I remove ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pod to dry out. Take a look at it every day and when it is ...
vine seedlings	5/19/2008
Q: i just had a few questions about growing vine seedlings. Ok, this year i was going to start a small ... A: Thanx for your question. When I was growing Heavenly Blue morning glories last year for the farmers ...
propagating confederate jasmine	5/19/2008
Q: I live in coastal NC (zone 8A) and have beautiful confederate jasmine that are taking over 2 walls ... A: Thanx for your question. You can start new Confederate jasmines by layering which is taking a ...
Persimmon	5/19/2008
Q: I have a wild persimmon tree it is 20 years old and has never beared fruit. It sprouted anoother ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a tree expert but I just answered another persimmon question. ...
persimmon trees	5/18/2008
Q: Are persimmon trees self polinating? A: Thanx for your question. Although I am not a tree expert, I do know this about persimmons. They ...
Lavender Bush	5/18/2008
Q: I live in Eastern Connecticut and I was given a lavender bush.Should I plant it in my garden or keep ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have French Lavender, Lavandula dentata which is only ...
Snowball (Viburnum) Bush	5/17/2008
Q: I have a snowball bush which I bought last year and it bloomed beautifully this year. Now that the ... A: Thanx for your question. I would go ahead and deadhead (cut off the dead blossoms) now and do any ...
propagating beaugainvillas	5/17/2008
Q: I Live in S. Fla and wnat to root my own how do i start A: Thanx for your question. The easiest way is to locate a plant where the owner will let you start a ...
splitting bulbs to propagate	5/17/2008
Q: I have tried doing this and the bulb always ends up rotting; don't know what I'm doing wrong. Can ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry to sound obtuse but can you tell me what type of plant we're ...
Trimming Dogwood Trees	5/16/2008
Q: Tom: Don't know if you are the right person for this question, but I have several 3 year old (about ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not really a tree expert and I would recommend that you contact Jim ...
germinating seeds	5/15/2008
Q: I had a FLOWERING TOBACCO ALATA PLANT on the balcony, and now I have a hundred seeds. TINY little ... A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that the seeds from your flowering tobacco are probably the ...
Planting a grape vine	5/15/2008
Q: .. I enjoyed reading many questions on your page. My question is, I got 10" branch from a grape vine ... A: Thanx for your question. Sometimes a grape or other vine will grow this way but it will probably ...
Gibberellic acid (GA3)	5/14/2008
Q: I have read a few articles about this hormone and it's uses and I would like to know if you or your ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert with Gibberellic acid however, like you, I have read ...
tomato and pepper plants	5/14/2008
Q: I started roma tomatoes and hungarian wax peppers from seeds. I have planted them out in the garden, ... A: Thanx for your question. If you started seeds indoors, they need time to acclimate when introduced ...
Propagating Snowball bushes	5/14/2008
Q: A friend told me she heard that if you bent the bottom branches of the bush and buried the bloom in ... A: Thanx for your question. Your friend is correct. The form of propagation about which you speak is ...
fica tree	5/14/2008
Q: I was recently given a healthy fica that was kept indoors. It is alot bigger in my home than it ... A: Thanx for your question. It has been my experience that all my houseplants enjoyed a summer ...
Jasmin Plant	5/14/2008
Q: I have a Jasmine shrub in the garden,(I live in Crete) It flowers beautifully but it has three large ... A: Thanx for your question. Do you know what kind of jasmine you have? Jasmine is a name given to ...
grapes from seeds	5/12/2008
Q: I planted some grape seeds two years ago and cut them back to about 3/4 feet tall last year. They ... A: Thanx for your question. You may get grapes but chances are, unless these were wild grapes and I'm ...
apricot seedlings	5/10/2008
Q: I am not a gardner but last year I put 6 seeds in a large flower pot. I am not sure now but I was ... A: Thanx for your question. If these are apricot or peach seedlings, the stem will definitiely look ...
snowball bush	5/7/2008
Q: Tom, I have a snow ball bush my grandmother started for me over 20 years ago. Hers was 5ft. tall ... A: Don't fertilize with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Look for a fertilizer that is rated for flowering ...
extreme volume of tree seeds	5/6/2008
Q: Could there be a reason why all the trees in the area where I live (I live in Northern Virginia) ... A: Thanx for your question. In some years trees will produce more seeds or fruit. I don't think it ...
propagation	5/6/2008
Q: i have heard it is possible to start a snow ball bush buy putting a cutting in sugar water ,is this ... A: Thanx for your question. As far as I know when starting a snow ball bush, one needs to take a 6 to ...
is my mimosa tree dead?	5/5/2008
Q: I planted a Mimosa tree last spring and it did wonderful all summer with robust healthy foliage and ... A: Thanx for your question. Generally, mimosas don't do well in the north. I have noticed in my area, ...
Seed pots/newspaper?	5/4/2008
Q: i just had a few questions about making plant pots out of newspaper. I was just wondering can you ... A: Thanx for your help. I've been making paper pots for several years. They come in handy and save me ...
Snowball bushes	5/4/2008
Q: I planted a snowball bush 3 years ago.. It gets really big and green but will not bloom.. What can I ... A: Thanx for the additional information. If you are pruning the plant, don't prune until early fall. ...
Confederate Jasmine	5/4/2008
Q: I have four mature plants that I think are dying. I was wondering if I need to transplant them to a ... A: I'm familiar with Alabama. I lived in NW Florida (Ft. Walton Beach) for three years back in the ...
dark pink dogwood tree	5/3/2008
Q: My neighbor has a beautiful dogwood tree. I have admired it for about 12 years now, through three ... A: Thanx for your question. In the late spring or early summer, after the tree has bloomed, take sever ...
Malinche Tree	5/2/2008
Q: My latest venture in growing/germinating is the,"Malinche Tree" I purchased 5 seeds online. Are you ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, I know what a Malinche tree is (Delonix regia) also known as ...
Silver birch not budding	5/1/2008
Q: I have planted 5 silver birches in my garden (in London UK - clay type soil) in mid March. Three as ... A: Thanx for your question. Test out a couple of the branches by bending and if they snap, the tre is ...
cuttings and stuff	4/29/2008
Q: Umm...I have two more Qs (so far). One is: I heard that when you plant citrus trees from seeds they ... A: Thanx for your questions. I know that most cirtus don't require another for pollinator. I had my ...
Sago Palms	4/29/2008
Q: How to remove seed from pod,plant the seed and future care A: Thanx for your question. Collect seeds when the cone structures fall to the ground. A woody casing ...
propagating poppies	4/28/2008
Q: I have beard that in order for poppy seeds to germinate that they require a frost, is this true? And ... A: Thanx for your question. I've never heard of having to freeze poppy seeds. They have come up quite ...
Building a germinating stand.	4/27/2008
Q: I just read about the 5 shelved stand that you and your brother made. I love the sound of it and I'm ... A: Thanx for your questions. Is it similar to a book case? Absolutely. Yes, one 48-in (4 ft) long ...
tulip and crocus relocation	4/27/2008
Q: I recently moved into my new home and am blessed with a wide variety of perennial flowers, ... A: Dig your crocuses up now and move them. For the tulips, wait until the bloom and then let the ...
Confederate Jasmine	4/25/2008
Q: I have four mature plants that I think are dying. I was wondering if I need to transplant them to a ... A: Thanx for your question. You have four mature plants in separate pots, yes? If they have been in ...
Growing tomatos from seed	4/24/2008
Q: My tomato seedlings are now about three inches high but appear to have stopped growing. The leaves ... A: Thanx for your question. I've been growing tomato, pepper and eggplant seedlings indoors for a ...
seedlings temp.	4/23/2008
Q: i just had a few questions about growing seedlings. I have planted seedlings a long time ago and ... A: Thanx for your question. First of all, when you take seedlings grown indoors, outdoors, they need a ...
dogwood tree	4/22/2008
Q: i have found a large pink dogwood tree is there anyway to get a piece from this tree without hurting ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes it is possible that there are seedlings growing around the main tree. ...
pear tree propagation	4/22/2008
Q: I am aware of the difference between seed propagation and vegetative propagation e.g. grafting. In ... A: Thanx for your question. I do not have the knowledge to answer this question. I know a little bit ...
avacoda tree	4/20/2008
Q: we have an avacoda tree about 9 years old, never has bloomed. another one 8 years old, has bloomed ... A: Thanx for the followup. I used to live in Ft. Walton Beach up north back in the early 80s. My ...
Fruitless Mulberry	4/20/2008
Q: I have a fruitless mulberry tree and I would like to start another fruitless mulberry from the tree ... A: Thanx for the followup. If you have a tree that is not bearing fruit, chances are, clones ...
Fruitless Mulberry	4/20/2008
Q: I have a fruitless mulberry tree and I would like to start another fruitless mulberry from the tree ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings from this tree but just because this tree does not ...
avocado tree	4/19/2008
Q: We planted an avocado tree in Yuma, AZ, and it was doing fine for a few months. Now it's leaves are ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in the Phoenix area from 1978-1980. Usually, if leaves are ...
wisteria	4/19/2008
Q: How can I get this plant to grow in my yard? I want to try making the yard look nice with some ... A: Thanx for your question. Wisteria takes a lot of work to grow. While it is a fast grower it blooms ...
Clematis	4/17/2008
Q: Can you propagate an established clematis plant by taking green cuttings?? If so, will you get the ... A: Thanx for your question. All of your answers are yes. Any time one takes a cutting from a plant, ...
Porpagating tulips from seeds	4/17/2008
Q: I have just pollinated all my freshly bloomed tulips and I'd like to know what I do next to capture ... A: Thanx for your question. Remember that if your tulips are hybrids the resulting seed will not ...
Wisteria pods with seeds inside	4/16/2008
Q: I have a green fuzzy pod from my 45 year old well established Wisteria> Want to plant the seeds from ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you must remove the seed from the pod. Make sure they are dry and ...
Cherry Trees from Seed	4/15/2008
Q: I live in Largo, Florida. Thus far, I have been succesful with a number of trees grown from seed. A ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in Florida years ago and never heard of cherries as a fruit crop. ...
redbuds and pine trees	4/14/2008
Q: would a redbud have any troubles growing next to an older pine tree? A: Thanx for your question. There should be no problem with a redbud growing next to a pine tree as ...
kumquats	4/13/2008
Q: so i have read a bunch of your answers regarding kumquats. i have a paper towel rolled up in a jar ... A: Thanx for your question. My instructions have always been to wrap the seeds in a damp paper towel. ...
Golden barrel cactus	4/13/2008
Q: Beside growing it from seeds, how does one take cuttings from the Goldlen barrel cactus? Could you ... A: Thanx for your question. The only way you're going to get a good cutting from this type of cactus ...
Kumquat seeds	2/27/2008
Q: How do I plant kumquat seeds? I took them out of a kumquat, will they grow? Thanks we live in ... A: Thanx for your question. Kumquat seeds should be pressed into a pot of good potting soil and ...
Citrus propagation	2/27/2008
Q: My question is how long does it take from seeding of lemon root stok to the time one buds with an ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not an expert on citrus. My only experience with it is as a ...
Direction of Avocado Seed in Water	2/26/2008
Q: Oddest thing, I did as directed in the various entries. I toothpicked and suspended my avocado seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, I think the embryo of the seed is closer to the top of the seed ...
Propagation	2/21/2008
Q: I have saved seeds from a Hibicus (Texas Star). Now that spring is almost here it is time to start ... A: Thanx for your question. Hibiscus seeds are easy to get to germinate. Press the seeds about 1/4 ...
Canary Palm Tree seedlings	2/21/2008
Q: I have alot of 4inch canary palm tree seedling on the way, I plan to start them in a ... A: Thanx for your question. I have started palm seeds on many occasions and just use a good quality ...
Avocado	2/10/2008
Q: On the subject of planting a rooting avocado into a medium. I have three currently in suspended in ... A: Hey Christopher Joe, I love Key Largo! It would be great if you made it the avocado capital of the ...
Desert trees	2/6/2008
Q: I am looking at growing a few varieties of desert trees. Can the majority of them be successfully ... A: Thanx for your question. Many trees and shrubs can be successfully propagated from cuttings. In ...
propogating avocado trees	1/28/2008
Q: Is it possible to grow avocado trees from cuttings? How do you go about it? ANSWER: Hi Helen, Thanx ... A: Your LSU Cooperative Extension Service will be of the best service to you in my opinion. Here's ...
angel trumpet	1/28/2008
Q: I have a pink edged brug that keeps losing it's leaves, some stems die back by turning a yellowish ... A: Thanx for your question. Check the leaves closely to see if there is any infestation of spider ...
pumkins & watermelons	1/28/2008
Q: Queensland Australia. I am wanting to begin propagating pumpkins & watermelons & am wandering what ... A: Thanx for your question. I live in a climate in the middle of the U.S. that gets cold in the winter ...
Citris Germination	1/23/2008
Q: Would you be so kind to reiterate (reprint) the number of differing methods to germinate a citrus ... A: Thanx for your question. All I have ever done with citrus seed is allow them to dry out for a ...
lychee	1/22/2008
Q: hi i am studying NVQ level 2 in hoticulture and i am just wondering how to grow lychee and what time ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know what NVQ is. I'm a simple gardener and I do have some ...
propogating avocado trees	1/20/2008
Q: Is it possible to grow avocado trees from cuttings? How do you go about it? A: Thanx for your question. It is difficult to propagate fruit trees via cuttings. The vast majority ...
lilies flowering for the wedding	1/20/2008
Q: I planted Simplon and Siberia in pots(in end of mMay ...winter in Australia) for my sons wedding on ... A: Thanx for your question. I know this isn't going to help but the key is sunlight and heat and I'm ...
Chestnut Trees	1/19/2008
Q: I received two 3 ft chestnut trees as a gift through the mail. I live in Michigan and the ground is ... A: I would plant the saplings in large pots and keep them in a cold garage until spring. Water them ...
Growing a Mulberry tree from a cutting	1/19/2008
Q: A few days ago I reluctantly chopped a black mulberry tree down to 26' from a whopping 31' - quite a ... A: It is interesting to me how a plant functions in one part of the world only to be a bane in another ...
growing a tree seed	1/14/2008
Q: im interested in bonsai and with cutting have made some successful ones but i want to try from seed, ... A: Thanx for your question. Your questions are not silly. I think you will need to cold-stratify your ...
Apple seeds	1/13/2008
Q: When you propagate apple seeds and put them through a cold scarification, do they need to be ... A: Thanx for your question. Apple seeds do not need to be scarified in my opinion, but once cold ...
Growing a Mulberry tree from a cutting	1/7/2008
Q: A few days ago I reluctantly chopped a black mulberry tree down to 26' from a whopping 31' - quite a ... A: Thanx for your question and I apologize I could not get to you sooner. I don't know how mulberries ...
Dracaena (Spikes Plant)	1/2/2008
Q: I have had my Spikes for about three years and this year it took off and was beautiful (50 in"). I ... A: Thanx for your question. I am sorry could not get back to you sooner. Allow the soil to dry ...
Cypress Tree Seeds / Cedar Seeds too	12/30/2007
Q: I live in the Houston area and I would like to know how to grow a Cypress Tree from seed, which I ... A: Thanx for your question. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Cypress and cedar seeds both ...
Peach Pits	12/30/2007
Q: I really have enjoyed reading the, Q & A's on your site. I have looked for a particular "Q & A" but ... A: Thanx for your question. Gently crack the peach pit with a nut cracker just until the pit cracks ...
Peach seeds	12/29/2007
Q: What a great site--thanks for your service to others. I'm writing a story and need to know: If a ... A: Thanx for your question. I am by no means a botanist or scientist so my knowledge is limited. Many ...
Florida and Seeds	12/29/2007
Q: Recently moved to Florida, recently began developing a real desire to grow trees from seed. So far, ... A: Thanx for your question. I used to live in Fort Walton Beach up in the Panhandle. You have soooo ...
Plant lights	12/26/2007
Q: First off, can you use any lights as long as they are flourescent and at least 40+ watts? For ex: ... A: Thanx for your question. I use the 40-watt shop lights (doubles) from Walmart that cost about $11 ...
Dracaena fragrans	12/21/2007
Q: I was wondering what the seed pods for this plant look like and whens the best time to plant the ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, I have never had my corn plant go to seed. I had a plant ...
Re: nobile fir	12/14/2007
Q: Original Post: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Seeding-Propagation-733/noble-fir.htm As a follow up ... A: Kwan, Thanx for your question. You can miniaturize the tree by continuing to cut off the growing ...
Japanese Maple Problems	12/12/2007
Q: The Japanese Maple in front of our house is about 8 years old. We bought it from Home Depot when it ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm not a tree expert but it sounds to me like you may have a verticillium ...
Growing ginseng indoors	12/8/2007
Q: Do you know of a way of growing ginseng indoors or in a greenhouse either seeds or rootlets? Do you ... A: Thanx for your question. I do not have any resources for growing ginseng indoors. This is not to ...
get cherry seeds	12/3/2007
Q: I need get cherrie seeds for propagation in 10 acreage, would you help me in this matter, please?. A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry but I can't help you with your request. If you are going to ...
seeding cherry trees	11/30/2007
Q: I live in the Azores Portugal on the island of Terceira. They say our climate is very similar to ... A: How fortunate you are to live in the Azores. I am a veteran of the Air Force and one of my friends ...
Propagating Japanese Redbud	11/11/2007
Q: I have a 20 year old Japanese redbud Tree,10 feet tall. I wish to have friends plant one or more in ... A: Thanx for your question. If this tree is not a hybrid, give your friends seeds and let them start ...
apple trees	11/9/2007
Q: is there such a thing as male or female apple trees? and if so do u need one of each to grow apples? A: Thanx for your question. To ensure good pollination there should be two apple trees in close ...
Trying to save some pines	11/8/2007
Q: I hope you can help me. I think I'm in the right topic now, the pine tree expert couldn't help me ... A: Thanx for your question. Keep your pine seedlings in a well lit window, a southern or eastern ...
cedar clippings	11/6/2007
Q: I inherited a very green thumb from my mom and I put it to good use. I have many trees I have grown ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't have experience rooting cedar but I found some good instructions I ...
Apple Seedlings in Wisconsin	11/6/2007
Q: My uncle has successfully grown apple seedlings and now that it is getting colder, he wants to know ... A: Store your apple seedlings in a cool, dark (non-freezing) garage or shed. It should be cold but not ...
pumpkin seed preparation	11/1/2007
Q: I would like to know how to prepare and store pumpkin seeds that I harvested from a pumpkin this ... A: Thanx for your question. After you remove the seeds from the pumpkin, clean off all of the pulp and ...
getting apple seeds to grow	10/29/2007
Q: I'm just trying to find out if or how can i get some seeds from and old apple tree to grow as i wish ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take some seeds from the apples and let them dry for a couple of ...
best time and how to seed a lilac	10/29/2007
Q: How can I use a lilac shoot to grow a new plant? When is the best time of year to try? We would like ... A: Thanx for your question. When I grew some lilac from seeds, I started them pressed into the soil of ...
Redbud trimming	10/22/2007
Q: My shrubs have gotten too big, and if i trim them much, all i end up with is leafless stems. All the ... A: Thanx for your question. Before I answer it, are you talking about the Redbud tree (Cercis ...
starting tee nuts from seed	10/22/2007
Q: I have always done good starting black walnut, english walnut,American chestnut and butternut trees ... A: Thanx for your question. You can basically start the seeds you mentioned in your posting the same ...
moonflower	10/22/2007
Q: I had a beautiful moonflower this summer, it has a lot of pods on it now, how do I save the ... A: Thanx for your question. If by moonflower you mean the datura, jimsonweed, thornapple this is the ...
dogwood seed	10/21/2007
Q: Could a dogwood tree be started if you plant the red seedlings that come off the tree? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, dogwood trees can be started by seed but if you have a hybrid tree ...
avocado	10/21/2007
Q: i've been living in yemen for some time and have been unable to travel. i really miss eating ... A: Thanx for your question. It is possible to grow an avocado from seed but the resulting plant will ...
magnolia tree flowering	10/21/2007
Q: How much time will it take for a magnolia seedling to become grown enough to bear flowers??? A: Thanx for your question. It's hard to say how long it will take a magnolia seedling to bear flowers ...
Homework Help	10/20/2007
Q: Why is it important for a seed to stay dormant for a long time? A: Thanx for your question. Normally, I don't do homework questions because I think it is important ...
avacodo seed	10/19/2007
Q: I have just been given an avacodo from a friends tree. it is very large and purple. I live in south ... A: Thanx for your question. There are over 1,000 different varieties of avocadoes. Here is a database ...
I tried	10/18/2007
Q: here is the story: I (an 11 year old girl) was helping out in the office at school, when the head ... A: Thanx for your question. First, I hope you understand that when you use seeds from fruit bought at ...
Michigan cypress tree seeds	10/16/2007
Q: What is the best way to plant a Michigan (UP) cypress tree seed? I heard that they need heat to ... A: Thanx for your question. If by Michigan cypress you mean Taxodium distichum (bald cypress), this ...
Catalpa tree	10/15/2007
Q: Hi I have obtained catalpa tree seeds and was wondering if there is any specific or proven method ... A: Thanx for your question. I have a large, old catalpa growing across the alley from my house and the ...
coral tree	10/14/2007
Q: trying to grow a coral tree from seed, and or cuttings. i live in malibu, CA. have a coral tree ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is some information you may find helpful. ...
Nectarine seeds	10/14/2007
Q: I have a nectarine that was planted from seed. I have it in the house. When I brought it in from ... A: Thanx for your question. A nectarine will most likely not survive the cold Zone 3 winters. I would ...
Fountain grass from seeds	10/14/2007
Q: I collected seeds of Fountain grass and want to establish the plant in my backyard. What time should ... A: Thanx for your question. Chances are, the seeds you collected are the result of hybrids. So, you ...
moles and mole holes and mounds	10/13/2007
Q: We have moles and their trenches in the grass in our back yard and we don't know what to do to get ... A: Thanx for your question. Moles are a problem in certain areas here in Kansas, expecially the river ...
seeding date seeds	10/12/2007
Q: I have seeded the seed of date tree I have never seeded before so plz give me the complete ... A: Salam Abdul, I doubt if a couple of days without water will hurt your seeds. Make sure the soil is ...
sycamore fruit ball	10/10/2007
Q: I finally identified these balls and wonder if they serve any other purpose beside reseeding. I had ... A: Thanx for you question. I can find no information that indicates that sycamore seed balls are ...
sycamore tree seeds	10/9/2007
Q: I read your answer to jamie on this and needed to clarify a couple of things. I have a brown pod ... A: Thanx for your question. Green pods should be allowed to ripen to brown. Yes, water the pot even ...
seeding date seeds	10/6/2007
Q: I have seeded the seed of date tree I have never seeded before so plz give me the complete ... A: Thanx for your question. I have started several different types of palm although I don't believe ...
Pumpkins in the Sring	10/5/2007
Q: I have a project that I am working on and I really need a pumpkin (2-4) in February and March. Is ... A: Thanx for your question. You can try to grow a pumpkin indoors but unless you have a heated ...
Apple trees grown from seed of store bought apple	10/4/2007
Q: I planted seeds from an apple(Fuji, I think)which I bought at the grocery. I got two beautiful ... A: A., Thanx for your question. My expertise is not in fruit trees specifically but in seeding and ...
lilac cuttings	9/30/2007
Q: I am moving and want to take cuttings from 2 of our liliacs...it is Sept 30. CAN I take cuttings ... A: Thanx for your question. Unfortunately, you cannot keep cuttings in the fridge all winter. You can ...
Brugsmania	9/26/2007
Q: I live in the Buffalo, New York area. I started a Brugsmania from a piece of the stalk. It is now ... A: Thanx for your question. You should be able to overwinter your brugmansia although it will probably ...
Desert willow	9/26/2007
Q: We want to grow some desert willow and have access to both cuttings and seeds....we need some ... A: Thanx for your question. Fresh seed should be sowed immediately as it quickly degrades. The seed ...
apple trees	9/26/2007
Q: Can apple trees be propagated by seed? I have just read a book "Guns, germs, and steel" by Jared ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not a scientist. I'm kind of close to being a horticulturist but am ...
Althea seeds	9/26/2007
Q: I live in south GA. I have several beautiful Althea around my deck. I gathered several seed podsa ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the althea is also known as Rose-of-Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). ...
Growing Magnolias	9/24/2007
Q: We live on the Balcones Escarpment in Austin, TX, where the soil is normally basic, resting on ... A: Thanx for your question. I live in an area that has a lot of limestone layers beneath a stratum of ...
japanese maple seedling	9/24/2007
Q: I have been giving a little Japanese maple sapling. It was grown from one of the seeds of the trees ... A: Thanx for your question. If it were me, I would want this little jewel outdoors where it can grow ...
Sprouts turning brown under seed	9/23/2007
Q: This is my first attempt at starting Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir and Concolor trees by seed ... A: Thanx for your question. I would treat the top of the soil (after seed planting) with a thin layer ...
Mango seedling	9/23/2007
Q: I am trying to grow mangos from my mango pits from my yard. They seem to germinate fine and get ... A: thanx for your question. I believe mangos do have a long tap root so you may need a larger and ...
hibiscus seeds	9/23/2007
Q: I have just taken hibiscus seeds from my perennial white and purple hibiscus, what do I do for next ... A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that if your plants are hybrids, most likely, the plants ...
Red Bud, Rose of Sharon and Emerald Greens	9/23/2007
Q: Red Bud - I have a foot tall red bud growing in a large pot. I am in Baltimore, MD. It is growing ... A: Thanx for your question. The red bud should be planted in the ground now. Mulch is with a thick ...
dracaena spike	9/22/2007
Q: I would like to know how to propogate Dracaena spike. I have two large ones outdoors and I would ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have offshoots of the plant, cut them away from the mother plant ...
Propagation of Patio Rose	9/21/2007
Q: We have the following plant and since it is no longer available locally I would like to try to ... A: Thanx for your question. There are several things you can do. You can take 6-8 inch cuttings and ...
Growing Magnolia Tree from Seeds	9/18/2007
Q: I read your answer re: growing a Magnolia plant from seeds of the pod; however Tom, how many of the ... A: Thanx for your question. If you take a large pot, say 8 inches in diamter, you can probaly plant 20 ...
My Japanese Maple will not make seeds	9/18/2007
Q: I have had this tree for over 25 years. It began growing in my parent’s back yard. I thought it ... A: I can't tell you why the tree is not producing seed unless it is a totally sterile hybrid and there ...
propagating apple seeds	9/17/2007
Q: I read your answer to Donna concerning this very question, but somehow my daughter has managed to ... A: Thanx for your question. In the world of nature there are always anomalies. There are also a few ...
DOGWOOD TREES	9/10/2007
Q: i recently was given the pods from a flowering dogwood tree. how do i get them to root or grow? i ... A: Thanx for your question. Remove the seeds from the fruit and get all of the pulp off of them. ...
Propagation from the flower?	9/10/2007
Q: Can you start a dogwood tree from the pods from the flower? A: Thanx for your question. The short answer to your question is yes, you can plant seeds of the ...
I Growing cherry trees from seeds	9/8/2007
Q: I am trying to grow 1 or 2 cherry trees from seeds but am having no luck. Please help. Thank you. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would try to grow 10 or 20 seeds at once that way you can get at least 3 ...
Peach Seeds	9/8/2007
Q: Would peach seeds grow in tropical areas such as the Philippines? We are encouraging development of ... A: Thanx for your question. Peach trees will grow in the tropics but may not set fruit because they ...
fungus on azalea cuttings	9/7/2007
Q: i am trying toroot some azalea cuttings. i have them in a seedling tray with a clear plastic lid ... A: Thanx for your question. I would recommend the cuttings be about 4-6 inches long. Plant them in a ...
Apple seed In Ghana	9/6/2007
Q: I am in Ghana and want to know if I can grow Apple trees in Ghana West Africa. Thank you. Eric Agyei ... A: Thanx for the follow up. If you have access to apples, yes, you can plant those seeds. If you are ...
Blueberry plant propagation	9/6/2007
Q: Tom, can you tell me what is the best way to propagate Bluebberies? Thanks, Bill A: Thanx for your question. The best way to propagate blueberries is via cuttings. Here is a link ...
Lemon Tree	9/6/2007
Q: I bought a small lemon tree 8 years ago. It was about 6 inches high. It is now 8 feet high but ... A: Thanx for your question. Your area is quite rainy and cool so you won't want to put the lemon tree ...
Lemon Tree	9/5/2007
Q: I bought a small lemon tree 8 years ago. It was about 6 inches high. It is now 8 feet high but ... A: Thanx for your question. I would keep cutting back the cenral growing point and not allow the tree ...
Sago Palm "Pups"	9/5/2007
Q: I was recently given 10-12 pups. They range in size from quarter size bulbs with one 8-10 inch fron ... A: Thanx for your question. I once grew sago palms from the large seed. I do not recommend cutting ...
rose propagation	9/3/2007
Q: We are moving out of our home in 2 weeks (Denver) and renting until our home in Oregon is ready in ... A: I am not a rosarian (rose expert) and I believe there are two experts on this website that could ...
Apple seed In Ghana	9/3/2007
Q: I am in Ghana and want to know if I can grow Apple trees in Ghana West Africa. Thank you. Eric Agyei A: Thanx for your question. Apples can be grown in Ghana from what I have read. I understand that ...
wax begonia seeds	9/2/2007
Q: I do hope you can help me.. I would like to gather some seeds from my wax begonias to start next ... A: Thanx for your question. Wax begonias are so much easier to start from cuttings. Just stick a ...
new seedlings	9/2/2007
Q: I live in North East Washington State, & have began growing seeds this year. I have a variety of ... A: Thanx for your question. It's a bit late to be starting perennials from seed. Hopefully, if you ...
wisteria	8/31/2007
Q: they have grown up and over a arch trellis and have grown into each other. In the spring only one ... A: Thanx for your question. You don't say how old these plants and you don't describe the general ...
Rose of Sharon Seeds	8/30/2007
Q: I am new to growing Rose of Sharon. I have new bushes and they bloomed nicely. After they were done ... A: Thanx for your question. The Rose-of-Sharon is a member of the Hibiscus family. Its seeds ...
Hard seeds	8/29/2007
Q: Tom, I love gardening, but I have a hard time trying to grow plants from seed that had a very hard ... A: Thanx for your question. I use a file or sandpaper and just rub the seed until it appears that the ...
Bizzy Lizzy	8/29/2007
Q: How do you take a cutting from a Bizzy Lizzy,my kids would like to do this, and when is the best ... A: Thanx for your question. This site gives some good advice for propagating impatiens (Bizzy Lizzy). ...
Apple trees	8/27/2007
Q: we moved into a house with 3 mature apple trees in our back yard, we love them (we don't know their ... A: Thanx for your question. Apple tree seeds will need a cold period in order to germinate. You can ...
Flowering cherry tree	8/27/2007
Q: I would like to know how to take and plant a cutting from my cherry tree. thank-you, Daisy A: Here is a good site with illustrations that will guide you through the process about which you are ...
Snowball bush seeds	8/25/2007
Q: I just bought some snowball bush seeds off of Ebay. Then I read on a website that you can not grow ... A: Thanx for your question. The seeds are difficult to get to germinate by other than natural methods. ...
drying seeds for replanting	8/25/2007
Q: I recently gathered numerous seeds from my cala lily's that had finished flowering. How do I ... A: Thanx for your question. Once the calla lily seeds have been removed from the main pod, they can be ...
I want to move a mature Honeysuckle vine from my bed?	8/24/2007
Q: I have a honeysuckle vine that is three years old,I want to change the look of the flower bed,cause ... A: Thanx for your question. I would cut the vine back to withing a foot or so above ground now. Dig ...
Dwarf Peach Tree	8/22/2007
Q: Last summer I purchased a $10.00 bargin (Home Depot) peach tree. I live in the Minneapolis, MN ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link from the University of Minnesota. The culture for stone ...
Seeding and Propagation of Apricot Seeds	8/21/2007
Q: My daught would like to plant the pit of teh apricot she ate from the supermarket. What is the ... A: Thanx for your question. Most fruit bought in grocery stores or farmers markets come from hybrids. ...
Sycamore Tree	8/21/2007
Q: I Have 11 sycamore Trees all around my house, full grown. Are they any way I can Take A piece of the ... A: According to the Forestry Service, cuttings from mature sycamore trees cannot be rooted under ...
propagating lemon/lime trees from cuttings	8/20/2007
Q: Are they difficult to propogate from cuttings? A: Thanx for your question. From what I have read it is fairly easy. I have never done it. I have ...
Conifer Propogation	8/20/2007
Q: I have a beautiful slow growing golden Leylandi type conifer and a ground hugging deep blue green ... A: Thanx for your question. Conifers are notoriously hard to root cuttings but it can and is done. ...
Avacado plant	8/18/2007
Q: Ok, I have about 5 seeds that have sprouted. Three are about 2 feet. The other two are now about 6 ... A: Thanx for your questions. One of the problems for people growing avocadoes from seeds is that the ...
calla lilly	8/17/2007
Q: Someone had given me some calla lilly bulbs, and now I've got seed pods which are greenish yellow. ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pod to completely dry out but take a look at it every day ...
propagation aspen tree	8/15/2007
Q: I have a mature aspen that has a baby about 4 feet tall near its trunk about 7 feet away. I would ... A: Thanx for your question. Dig down deeply around the baby and it is probably a sucker attached to ...
lemon tree	8/15/2007
Q: I started a lemon tree from seed, it is now about 2 inches tall and in a fairly large container. ... A: Thanx for your question. If the seedlings have at least one set of true leaves (not the first ...
Tree Clipping	8/13/2007
Q: I am wondering if it is possible to take a clipping from a spruce tree, re-root it and plant it once ... A: Thanx for your question. Spruce can be rather difficult to root. Take cuttings from new growth ...
Corn Propogation	8/13/2007
Q: I tore up my front and backyard to redo them. I worked on the front, but didn't care about the ... A: Thanx for your question. Obviously, someone or something, dumped a lot of corn kernels in your ...
Plamting Grape Vine From Seeds	8/13/2007
Q: Gretings. I am resident in Cameroon, Central Africa. I want to grow grapes from seeds that a ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't know how well grapes would grow in a tropical environment as most ...
Stone Fruit	8/12/2007
Q: Great info here! When you talk about planting a nectarine seed, are you talking about the seed or ... A: Thanx for your question. You may remove the almond-like seed from the nectarine pit. (Almonds - ...
apple tree	8/11/2007
Q: I have a very old apple tree in my back yard - possibly more than 100 years old. There was an ... A: Thanx for your question. There could be a number of reasons for your apple tree's problem including ...
growing cherry trees from pits	8/8/2007
Q: I would like to grow a rainier cherry tree from a pit. We live in Michigan from May until December ... A: Thanx for your question. Seeds obtained from most fruit found in grocery stores are probably the ...
tropical fruit in a cold climate	8/7/2007
Q: I live in Fort St. John, BC, and I am very interested in growing tropical fruit trees among other ... A: I used to grow a lot of tropical stuff and I too live in a non-tropical area. I keep them in large ...
gathering seeds from the Datura pod	8/7/2007
Q: Got a Datura plant earlier this year. I know it is an annual. There are many spiney seed pods on ... A: Thanx for your question. Many daturas are perennial but grow as annuals in areas that are not ...
There is a 'pod' on my camellia	8/7/2007
Q: I have a white camellia about 4-5 years old. Recently I noticed a pod or bulb growing at the base ... A: Thanx for your question. Is this pod growing where a bloom was? In other words, did a bloom dry up ...
Water Plants	8/7/2007
Q: Sir, Due to Global Warming the water level is going to rise above the ground level. Will it effect ... A: Thanx for your question. I am by no means a scientist. I can only speculate based upon data I have ...
lighting for growing seeds	8/7/2007
Q: i had a question about lighting. When germinating seeds can i use a repitle light for lighting? ... A: Thanx for the additional information. Several years ago, my brother and I built a germination ...
lighting for growing seeds	8/6/2007
Q: i had a question about lighting. When germinating seeds can i use a repitle light for lighting? ... A: Thanx for your question. When you say reptile light, is that a flourscent? I use 40-watt shop ...
plum trees	8/5/2007
Q: How do I prepare the plum seeds before planting to grow into a tree? Thanks Bretta. A: Thanx for your question. Most fruit bought in grocery stores or farmers markets are the result of ...
adaptations for a seed plant to survive	8/2/2007
Q: how does a seed plant survive if tall buildings block out sunlight and sunlight is available 6 ... A: thanx for your question. Are you talking about a weed growing amongst the concrete, maybe in a ...
cherry pitts	8/1/2007
Q: I am saving my cherry pits. Can i put them in the refrigator as pits until the winter ? I can not ... A: Thanx for the additional information. No, you cannot put the seedlings out in the cold. They will ...
Daylillies	8/1/2007
Q: I have some Stella D. Daylillies I tried last year to get some of the seeds to grow for me but none ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods to dry out completely and then remove the shiny, black ...
lime trees	8/1/2007
Q: I have 2 dwarf Meyer lemons trees and one Bares lime growing in the same area and planted at the ... A: Thanx for your question. Most fruit trees will fruit better if there is another like tree nearby. ...
rose of sharon starts from seeds	7/31/2007
Q: i moved in 2005 but loved a rose of sharon bush i had at my old house so i collected some seeds ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are growing the seedlings indoors, take them outside and place them ...
baby spider plant	7/31/2007
Q: I've started growing a baby spider plant in water about 10 days ago and I've seen a little growth ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't think it really makes a difference where the plant is rooted as ...
Avacodas	7/31/2007
Q: How to grow a avacoda tree from seed? A: Thanx for your question. Take a fresh seed from the avocado fruit and clean it of all pulp. On the ...
apple tree	7/30/2007
Q: I hope this fits into your expertise. There is an apple tree in my yard that is very old. Three ... A: thanx for your question. Apple trees are usually good for about 30 years but will often live ...
Fruit Sprouts in Texas	7/30/2007
Q: i wanted to ask you a question about different fruit trees and the climates needed to grow them in. ... A: Thanx for your question. Texas is a large state and has diverse climates. Your lemon and kiwi will ...
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIAS FROM SEED	7/30/2007
Q: I WANT TO PLANT SOME SEEDS FROM MY SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA TREE. DO I PLANT THE RED SEEDS THAT ARE IN THE ... A: Thanx for your question. Many years ago, I lived in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. The area was chock ...
Watermelon blooms but no fruit	7/29/2007
Q: I have three watermelon vines in my garden that have been growing since June and have a lot of ... A: thanx for your question. Watermelon plants rely on honey bees for pollination of their flowers. ...
how do I keep my own seeds?	7/29/2007
Q: I have a great crop of bush beans this year - both yellow and green... what do I do to save some of ... A: Thanx for your question. If your beans are hybrids the seeds you save will probably not result in ...
Sycamore Tree	7/29/2007
Q: After recent highway construction, I am left with about 1 acre of "lawn" that has very little top ... A: Thanx for your question. I live in Kansas where there is a lot of limestone, I see trees find ways ...
Rose of Sharon propagation	7/29/2007
Q: I have several lovely Rose of Sharon bushes/trees and get many young plants coming up every new ... A: Thanx for your question. You actually have plenty of time to plant them in time for them to get ...
sunflower seeds	7/28/2007
Q: in a mixture of seeds this year beautiful sunflowers came up in my ocala florida garden...zone ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm guessing the chances are good that this sunflower is a hybrid and the ...
Wild Grape Vine	7/27/2007
Q: Doesn't the wild grape vine kill the trees/shrubs it climbs after getting it all draped? How do you ... A: If the vine is causing a rash, it is not grape vine but probably poison ivy. Poison ivy can behave ...
cherry pitts	7/27/2007
Q: I am saving my cherry pits. Can i put them in the refrigator as pits until the winter ? I can not ... A: thanx for your question. The key to refrigerating seed (vernalization) is to have the seed come ...
cherry propagation	7/25/2007
Q: because of the prevalence of hybridisation in cherry production. You suggest taking a cutting of ... A: Thanx for the followup. I apologize if I was unclear in my previous information. Basically, when ...
cherry seeds	7/24/2007
Q: i need buy cherry seeds, for an 10 acreage, but, I don't know where get it,I apreciate your help. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would do a Google search for fruit tree wholesalers. Try this link as ...
rowan tree cutting.	7/24/2007
Q: Hope I,m not wasting your time with this, I have a 2yr old rowan planted in as a memorial tree in ... A: In regard to your Rowan. The tree is obviously still alive because there is new growth coming out ...
growing a cherry tree from scratch	7/23/2007
Q: i have been gathering some seeds from a group of trees that have been bearing fruit ever since i was ... A: thanx for your question. The process I have described in past regarding the cold treatment of ...
rose of sharon	7/23/2007
Q: I had a piece of a rose of sharon bush given to me and I want to root it to plant it. What is the ... A: Thanx for your question. The easiest way to propagate a Rose of Sharon is from seeds. They ...
rose of sharon	7/20/2007
Q: How do I prevent my rose of Sharon trees from propagating? I have several new plants growing under ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose of Sharon are pretty but they can be messy and invasive. Keep the ...
honeysuckle seeds	7/20/2007
Q: My friend has a 2 year old coral honeysuckle vine . Can I get seeds from this plant? Would they be ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are talking about Lonicera sempervirens, yes, you can collect seeds ...
rowan tree cutting.	7/20/2007
Q: Hope I,m not wasting your time with this, I have a 2yr old rowan planted in as a memorial tree in ... A: Thanx for the additional information. I have been to Scotland back in 1992. We traveled to the ...
Propogating Carrot	7/18/2007
Q: I have a few hundred of a carrot seed that I purchased from a seed company in PEI Canada, the seed ... A: Thanx for your question. I think Healthmaster is a Davers hybrid. That means if you try to save ...
regeneration of coleus plant	7/17/2007
Q: what will i use to slow the regeneration of coleus plant and fast the regeneration of plant?thank ... A: I'm not sure what you're asking. Coleus can be forced to get bushier by removing the flower stalks ...
Lilies in FL	7/17/2007
Q: AHA! The northern way of keeping seeds until time to plant must be the answer to how plants are ... A: I have been growing my amaryllis for many years now. They love to be somewhat rootbound, so I have ...
Avocado Tree	7/16/2007
Q: I grew about 20 feet tall tree from avocado seed & its about (5) years old. It does not bear any ... A: I have read that many avocado varieties are self fertile but from seed, it takes 5-7 years for ...
seed propagation	7/13/2007
Q: You responded to a person trying to propagate a peach seed by saying that if it is a hybrid it will ... A: Thanx for your question. Organic just means that the farmer did not use any chemical pesticides or ...
Germinating peach seed	7/12/2007
Q: I have two peach seeds from a country fruit stand where the peachs were grown on the property. They ... A: You might have an heirloom peach in your orchard so there is no harm in trying. Some folks might ...
blueberry cuttings/propagation	7/11/2007
Q: Can you tell me how to do the blueberry cuttings - bluejay, blueray and/or can I scrape the bottom ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take branches that are close to the ground, strip off leaves off ...
Cleome seeds	7/11/2007
Q: I have my first Cleome bow blooming and they have a lot of seed pods. How and when should I harvest ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods to turn brown before harvesting. Break the pods over ...
bouganvilla	7/10/2007
Q: Is Bougainvillea the same as Mandevilla? Is one hardier than the other? Does one like full sun ... A: Thanx for your question. Bougainvillea and Mandevillea are not the same plant. Bougainvillea is a ...
Purple Leaf Plum Hedge Propogation	7/10/2007
Q: Please tell me what is the best way to propogate my Purple Leafe Plum Hedge plant? Thank you very ... A: Thanx for your question. Take soft wood cuttings in the early summer that are 6-8 inches long. ...
GROWING DAY-LILLIES FROM SEED	7/9/2007
Q: I HAVE NUMEROUS DAY-LILLY PLANTS ALL AROUND Y PROPERTY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE LITLE BLACK ... A: Hey Bill Ray, Thanx for your question. The little black seeds in the seed pod you speak of can be ...
Germinating peach seed	7/9/2007
Q: I have two peach seeds from a country fruit stand where the peachs were grown on the property. They ... A: Thanx for your question. I get so frustrated with these questions more for you than for me. A ...
color of hydrangias	7/8/2007
Q: How do I get the pink hydrangias to turn blue, I heard some kind of acid? A: Thanx for your question. Use Miracid (from the Miracle Grow people) or your local nursery or DIY ...
Daylily Propagation?	7/8/2007
Q: I was cutting back my Day Lily's and noticed that the spent stems actually had developed little ... A: Thanx for your question. Daylilies often produce seedpods. The pods produce viable seeds one can ...
growing sweetcorn in Tenerife,	7/7/2007
Q: we wish to grow sweetcorn here in Tenerife we all year round sunshine. this island belongs to Spain ... A: Linda and Ashley, Sweet corn or maiz can be grown in most countries that get a frost-free period. ...
Transplanting Snowball Bushes	7/5/2007
Q: What is the best time and way to transplant a mature snowball bush? A: Thanx for your question. Wait until early fall. Trim the shrub back severely and then carefully ...
Can these grow fruit?	7/3/2007
Q: I live in NJ not far from New York City. I planted pomegranate seeds, mango pits, grape seeds, an ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, it is fun to grow tropicals from seed. Bear in mind that it will ...
yucca seed pod red worms	7/3/2007
Q: I went to Illinois to see my sisters and brought back a few seed pods from a yucca plant. They were ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like you have yucca moths. The moths pollinate the yucca ...
cross propogation	7/3/2007
Q: Please could you tell me if it would be possible to create a rose by combining 2 rose cuttings ... A: Thanx for your question. You will not be able to create a rose by combinining two cuttings. You ...
success with re-planting hybrid seeds	7/2/2007
Q: I have started re-using seeds from my bell peppers and heirloom tomatoes. I would like to expand ... A: Thanx for your questions. Carrots and onions are biennials. This means that the plants spend the ...
cherry seeds	7/2/2007
Q: I planted cherry seeds in potting soil about 2 weeks ago. I live in Dallas, TX and I bought these ... A: Thanx for your question. I doubt of the seed will sprout right now. They usually need a cold ...
norway spruce	7/2/2007
Q: I was given 10 seeds to grow a norway spruce in memory of my late daughter and, although I follow ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is a link for Norway spruce seeds. ...
daylily	6/30/2007
Q: I live in the Ft. Worth TX area. I will be moving to Oklahoma City within the next 10 months - date ... A: Thanx for your question. You can move day lilies anytime as long as there is no anticipated frost ...
Clematis Progation	6/29/2007
Q: I have a beautiful dark purple Clematis, I am moving and would like to have a start from the plant ... A: Thanx for your question. Take 6-8 inch long cuttings from the green portion of the vine. Strip off ...
rowan tree cutting.	6/29/2007
Q: Hope I,m not wasting your time with this, I have a 2yr old rowan planted in as a memorial tree in ... A: Thanx for your question. I love horticulture and farming and no one is wasting my time asking me a ...
Cherry tree from seeds	6/29/2007
Q: I picked cherries from a small bountiful tree in a public place in my town. They are delicious, ... A: Thanx for your question. People don't seem to understand that most of the fruit one buys in the ...
sprouting a peach pit	6/28/2007
Q: I bought a peach from the store, and would like to sprout it. However, I was unclear about the ... A: Thanx for your question. I have told this story so many times, I think I could do it in my sleep. ...
avocado seeds	6/27/2007
Q: are avocado seeds poisonous? A: Briahna, Thanx for your question. Humans do not ingest avocado seeds so I'm not sure where you are ...
lilac tree	6/24/2007
Q: can you replant a lilac branch that broke off from the tree A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings off of a lilac bush 6-8 inches long (preferable new, ...
Vinca, yellow leaves on random plants	6/23/2007
Q: I have several patches of annual vincas planted in my garden. In two of the groupings (which ... A: Is the soil draining well? If it remains consistently damp, this could cause the yellowing. ...
how to propagate cucumbers and zucchini?	6/23/2007
Q: Can someone explain to me how to propagate cucumbers and zucchini? How far along does the vegetable ... A: Thanx for your questions. It would help me a lot if you could tell me where you are but for now, ...
SEEDING	6/22/2007
Q: Tom,,I started seeds under grow lights in March,,170 marigolds along with,peppers,tomatos and ... A: Thanx for your question. I know growing seeds can be frustrating but you are certainly not stupid. ...
Hibiscus seedlings	6/20/2007
Q: I have started hardy hibiscus from seeds in individual 6 inch pots. The plants are about 6 inches ... A: Thanx for your question. Put the potted plants outdoors in a shaded area where the plants will be ...
Blueberry seed propagation	6/19/2007
Q: I am interested in propagating wild blueberries, specifically Vaccinium myrsinites. I was going to ... A: Thanx for your question. No, I have not had any experience growing blueberries from seed but have ...
Avacado Trees	6/18/2007
Q: I have been trying to grow avacado trees for some time, and have just produced one that is about 3 ... A: Thanx for your question. I pretty much doubt the avocado will survive your North Carolina winters. ...
rooting crabapple tree	6/16/2007
Q: There are 2 crabapple trees that are going to be bulldozed next week that my Mom got apples from as ... A: Sorry I didn't tell you when to take the cuttings. I'd do cuttings in the spring after the last ...
cypress tree	6/16/2007
Q: last year i brought back some cones off a tree from corfu, in the spring the cones opened and out ... A: Thanx for the follow up and the additional information. So, you're in Britain? I had a wonderful ...
rooting crabapple tree	6/13/2007
Q: There are 2 crabapple trees that are going to be bulldozed next week that my Mom got apples from as ... A: Thanx for your question. Small plants coming up around the mother tree are called suckers and ...
Plant Nutrients	6/12/2007
Q: I recently seede some Japanese Maples in a cold frame, if it is possible please could you tell me ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have used a commerical potting soil, you shouldn't have any ...
snowball bush	6/11/2007
Q: I have a fairly large snowball bush. This year it was attacked by very small green worms. I did not ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like viburnum leaf beetle. This pest only feeds on viburnums ...
vegtable garden was left and is full of weeds	6/11/2007
Q: We didn't have time to start our garden this year and now it is full of weeds that are 5 feet tall. ... A: Thanx for your question. I would have the neighbor chop all of the weeds down with a big mower. ...
Growing an Avacado Tree from a Pit	6/9/2007
Q: I have a good-looking avacado tree going in my yard, about three feet tall, that I grew from a pit. ... A: Thanx for your question. Avocadoes should generally be self-fertile, meaning they can pollinate ...
growing japanese maple	6/8/2007
Q: out of the almost 100 1-2 inches new growth of japanese maple that came from my mature tree, only 20 ... A: Thanx for your question. You grew 100 seedlings of Japanese maple? Allow the seedlings to get a ...
propagation	6/7/2007
Q: How can I propagate my Mexican Bush Sage and how do I trim it. Thanks A: Thanx for your question. This plant is easily started from seed. Plant the seed in moist potting ...
immature avacados dropping from tree	6/7/2007
Q: My avacado had numerous blossoms and there are now very small avacados, about the size of a small ... A: Thanx for the follow up. This reference is from the University of California Extension Service for ...
Sequois propagation by seeding	6/7/2007
Q: It rings a bellwith me, that some where I heard that in order for a seed to germinate it must ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, there are some plants that benefit from fire in order to stimulate ...
Snowball bushes	6/7/2007
Q: I bought a snowball plant (a stick and roots) I planted it and nothing is happening. Is it dead? or ... A: Thanx for your question. It sounds like the plant was dormant when you bought it. Allow two more ...
Sycamore propagation	6/6/2007
Q: I have access to two large sycamores on property other than my yard in the Dallas, TX area, but I ... A: Thanx for your question. The seeds are located in the seed balls that are about the size of large ...
Propagating ash trees.	6/5/2007
Q: My daughter collected what I think are the seeds for an ash tree growing by a creek by our house. ... A: Thanx for your question. The seeds will be found in the sprays (clusters) hanging from the tree. ...
Propagation Problem with Cuttings	6/5/2007
Q: Last fall I took several hardwood cuttings of a Rose of Sharon tree. I used a Bio-dome. All the ... A: Thanx for your question. If I understand you correctly you took hardwood cuttings. These cuttings ...
"Perugia" lily (asiatic?)	6/4/2007
Q: I harvested seeds from my white lily Perugia and planted them indoors last fall. They have grown ... A: Thanx for your question. I think this is ahybrid lily that's why the seedlings are not resembling ...
Harvesting rhubarb seeds	6/3/2007
Q: I read a response you wrote to a woman about growing rhubarb from seed. I would like to know when ... A: Thanx for your question. Harvest rhubarb seeds in the summer after the plant has sent up its flower ...
Avocado tree	6/3/2007
Q: I've planted an avocado from a seed. It is now in the ground outdoors. I took the seed from an ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe there are some cultivars of avocado that don't require a ...
Wisteria pods	6/3/2007
Q: Can I plant a wisteria pod now. I got it from a bed and breakfast in Savannah Ga. and it was ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the wisteria pod to dry out and turn brown and then you can plant ...
growing a nectarine tree from seed	6/1/2007
Q: I like to try to grow fruit seeds after I've eaten the fruit. I have an avocado growing now. I ... A: Lisa, Thanx for your question. I just answered a previous nectarine seed question incorrectly. ...
nectarine seed germination	6/1/2007
Q: I have some wonderful necatrines and I have saved the seeds. How do I germinate? what is the ... A: Thanx for your question. Nectarine seeds are easy to grow, however, bear in mind that if you plant ...
cherry trees	5/31/2007
Q: I was wondering if a cherry tree will grow out of cherry pits and if so how? Thank You, Clara A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can grow a cherry tree from the pits. HOwever, the resulting ...
immature avacados dropping from tree	5/31/2007
Q: My avacado had numerous blossoms and there are now very small avacados, about the size of a small ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, the problem of fruit drop is due to a cold spell and/or drying ...
jasmine	5/30/2007
Q: i had bought a Jasmine Sambac a couple of years ago and it used to produce flowers in profusion. ... A: Thanx for your question. Instead of repotting just yet, I would trim it of dead growth and then ...
propagate maple trees	5/28/2007
Q: where do I get the seeds to propagate a new Japanese maple using a live tree? Is there a way to get ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings of green wood about 8 inches long. Strip off all ...
Harvesting Seeds from Impatients	5/23/2007
Q: How and when do I harvest seeds from Inpatients? I have many colors and would like to keep their ... A: Thanx for your question. Once the impatiens have bloomed there will be a green pod a bit smaller ...
apple & flowering cherry tree cuttings	5/19/2007
Q: We have a very old apple tree and also an old flowering cherry tree, both trees still produce fruit. ... A: Thanx for your question. Many fruit trees have suckers or shoots coming up about them. You can dig ...
Fuji Dawn Pansy	5/18/2007
Q: I just recently bought a couple of the type pansy and it hadn't flowered but had lots of buds(or so ... A: Thanx for your question. Here's what I think happened. The pansies had already been blooming ...
3 quick questions for my daughter. 3rd grade	5/16/2007
Q: 1. If you grow a plant from a cutting will a bulb grow? 2. Can all plants grow from cuttings. 3. ... A: I don't know of any plants that will produce a bulb from a cutting, but, I could be wrong. I am not ...
Seed banks	5/14/2007
Q: I have heard word of a global seed bank being built in Norway that will serve as a hedge against ... A: Frankie, Thanx for your question. I'm a simple horticulturist. I only know a little bit about ...
lemon trees from seeds	5/12/2007
Q: How do I start to grow a lemon tree from seeds I have some that are drying out and I don't know if I ... A: Thanx for your question. Most citrus seed is easy to germinate. However, the resulting tree will ...
Flowers, vegetables	5/12/2007
Q: I live in Abilene, Texas...not sure the "zone" we're in for planting...just wondering what flower ... A: Thanx for your question. You are in USDA Zone 7b. For flowers, I recommend cannas, oriental and ...
Japanese Maple Seedlings	5/9/2007
Q: I was wondering if I could grow a Japanese Maple seedling from the little sprouts that come up in ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't see why you couldn't grow one of the sprouts. Just keep it ...
Lilacs in the South	5/4/2007
Q: Can I grow lilacs in Alabama? And where can I find the tree? I love the flower...it reminds me of ... A: thanx for your question. Lilacs generally need a cold period for proper growth and bloom. I have ...
tree propagation	5/1/2007
Q: I have an ash tree that has shoots from the base of the trunk...they are about two to three feet ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Using a very sharp, clean knife and a small container of 10 parts water ...
japanese maple rootstock growing	4/30/2007
Q: I have a low spreading laceleaf japanese maple that I believe was grafted onto a rootstock from a ... A: Thanx for your question. Hybrid trees are often grafted onto stronger rootstock. If you allow the ...
rooting euryops	4/28/2007
Q: I recently had some pieces of my yellow daisy bush break off. I have put them in a pot and kept them ... A: Thanx for your question. Your euryops should root in a clean glass of water or pot of soil in a ...
tree propagation	4/28/2007
Q: I have an ash tree that has shoots from the base of the trunk...they are about two to three feet ... A: Thanx for your question. The shoots about which you speak are called "suckers". Dig the suckers up ...
Planting fruit trees in Montreal	4/24/2007
Q: We've just moved to a house with a big sunny back lawn, and my daughters want to plant fruit trees ... A: Thanx for your question. Check out this nursery in Canada. They have recommendations for sour ...
Coastal redwood tree (blue) propagation	4/23/2007
Q: Tom , I want to start a redwood tree farm, I have 2 60x100 green houses one has heated tables , auto ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm really not qualified to answer this type of question. I'm just an ...
Hardwood propagation from seeds	4/22/2007
Q: I have seeds from several hardwood type trees and I would like to know the best way to propagate ... A: thanx for your question. Do you live in Australia? The Kurrajong does not require any special ...
caster beans	4/21/2007
Q: Witch ony gets direct sun from about noon on my house faces west and I live in southern Ontairo ... A: Thanx for your question. As long as the temperatures don't fall below 10 C and your plants are at ...
growing bing cherrys from a cutting	4/20/2007
Q: We had a huge wind storm this winter and most of a very old cherry tree came down, the downed ... A: Thanx for your question. Cuttings should be 6-8 inches long. Strip off all of the leaves except ...
Gardening	4/13/2007
Q: How do eye propagate Bouganvillas? A: Thanx for your question. Take green stem cuttings from your parent plant, about 8 inches long. ...
seedlings dying in greenhouse	4/13/2007
Q: i have recently purchased a lot of plants including buzy lizzies, petunias salvias etc, for putting ... A: Thanx for your question. My guess is heat, water and sunlight. If any of these are missing, that's ...
tree propogation or rooting	4/11/2007
Q: I live by a cherry orchard and want to take a branch of the tree and create roots so I can plant it ... A: Thanx for your question. If I were to do this, I would take a branch that is green, about 8 inches ...
Potting after extended water growth	4/9/2007
Q: I have a cutting from a Pothos ivy that has been growing very well in a bottle of water for about ... A: Thanx for your question. Pothos can safely be transplanted to a pot and then be transitioned ...
rubber trees	4/9/2007
Q: How do I prune an overgrown rubber tree plant - I just inherited it - it has become leggy and is 8 ... A: In order to get the rubber tree to be bushier, cut half of it off. Feed the tree with 12-12-12 ...
Crepe Myrtle	4/9/2007
Q: Our crepe myrtle has two main stems which are joined at ground level. Someone accidently ran over ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Go to your local nursery, Home Depot and Walmart don't know what this is. ...
Problems starting tomato & pepper seeds	4/8/2007
Q: This is my first attempt at starting from seed. I am attempting to start tomato & pepper seeds to ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure the temperature in the area you are growing your tomato and ...
propogating begonias	4/8/2007
Q: How do you propagate begonias from slips (cuttings). A: Take the cuttings with 2 or 3 leaves on the end and stick the stems in water. They will root in a ...
Wisteria Seeds, Blue,Perennial,Tree,Bonsai	4/8/2007
Q: In the subject that is the way the person who sold me the wisteria seeds named them. I need to know ... A: Thanx for your question. I have no experience with bonsai but you might want to try this link to ...
Costa Rican Project	4/6/2007
Q: I have a few questions. Here is my situation: I am planning on growing about 300 plants and trees ... A: Thanx for your question. 1. Just a dry cool airtight place. 2. You're going to need a green house ...
Stopping daylily propogation	4/5/2007
Q: I have somewhat of an abnormal question - I've searched high and low for an answer and am finally ... A: Thanx for your question. The daylilies will continue to bloom and will not waste all of their ...
Coral Tree ( Erythrina crista-galli )	4/3/2007
Q: I also like growing plants from seed . That is how I got my two Coral Trees . I picked the bean pods ... A: Thanx for the followup. The coral tree is native to Brazil and other tropical areas. Although it ...
Seed Starter	4/3/2007
Q: Tom, About a week ago I started some corn,beans,and some cabbage plants in a Burpee Seed starting ... A: Thanx for your question. The affliction you describe sounds like damping off disease which is a ...
Propagation of pepper trees	4/2/2007
Q: I would like to grow a pepper tree (schinus ariera) from seed. I collected some red berries today ... A: Thanx for your question. Did you know that some of the state governments of Australia consider this ...
Transplanting Zinnia	4/1/2007
Q: .. I am in Tampa, Florida and very new to all of this! I put some Zinnia seeds in a pot and they ... A: Thanx for your question. Place the pot of zinnia seedlings outdoors in a semi-shaded place where ...
Mirabilis jalapa	4/1/2007
Q: I have received a pack of perennials which contains a tuber of the above variety. Nowhere can I ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant's common name is Four O'Clock, originally from Mexico. Not ...
growing avocado trees	4/1/2007
Q: I have a small avocado tree growing about five feet from my house. Is that too close? Also, the soil ... A: Five feet is a bit close to the house but it will probably be ok. If you could dig it up and move ...
Daffodil propogation	3/30/2007
Q: What exactly are the seeds that form at the head of a daffodil? can these be dried, planted etc??? ... A: Daffodils will produce seeds. These should be hard, black, seeds. You can plant them but they ...
Gypsophila seedlings	3/29/2007
Q: This is only the second year I have put in a garden in my yard and made container gardens. Last year ... A: Thanx for your question. The condition you describe sounds like damping off disease which is a type ...
tree root competition	3/27/2007
Q: I am attempting to grow ground cover under a cluster of live oak trees without much success. I was ... A: I was doing some reading on the Asian jasmine. Hardy down to zone 7, moderate water needs. And oak ...
transplanting trees	3/26/2007
Q: Ineed help transplanting asnowball tree and trees that were planted under my deck and trees that are ... A: Thanx for your question. If you have had your last hard frost, now is a good time to transplant. ...
apple seeds	3/26/2007
Q: My nephew planted an apple seed to see if it will grow. How long before we can see if it will ... A: Thanx for your question. Apple seeds require a cold period before they're able to germinate. The ...
tree root competition	3/23/2007
Q: I am attempting to grow ground cover under a cluster of live oak trees without much success. I was ... A: Thanx for your question. I have all kinds of shade plants underneath my oak that do just fine. ...
trumpet flowers	3/23/2007
Q: I have a purpletrumpetflower.My second.My first died in an el nino year.This one is still in a pot. ... A: Thanx for your question. What is you location and climatic conditions? If you want to take a ...
seeds	3/21/2007
Q: I need grape seeds but i don't know where to get them. I need canadice, glenora, himrod, reliance, ... A: I don't know what muhaa or haha means. I do not know of any availability of grape seeds. That ...
Avacado Tree	3/20/2007
Q: Tom, In one of your answers you mention that for an avacado to produce fruit it needs another ... A: You would be absolutely correct in your assumption. I'm a Kansas man who lived in California for a ...
Loquat Seeds	3/20/2007
Q: .. I recently was in Florida and had the oppurtunity to pick loquats. Fascinated by their seeds I ... A: Thanx for your question. Loquat are hardy to zone 7 but not hardy in Indiana. You can try to grow ...
Avacado Tree	3/18/2007
Q: Tom, In one of your answers you mention that for an avacado to produce fruit it needs another ... A: Thanx for your question. Another avocado tree should be close by so that when bees pollinate one ...
propagate zarbera	3/12/2007
Q: yes it is daisy like plant. flowers of bigger size.hi Tom, pl help on zabera propagation with seeds. ... A: I believe the plant about which you are inquiring is the Gerbera. The seeds are in the center of the ...
When to plant Avocado Seedling	3/7/2007
Q: I have 3 Avocado trees that are in pots I started from seeds. They are very healthy and about 3 1/2 ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in Monterey back in the late 70s. Plant your avocado trees ...
tomato sprouts	3/5/2007
Q: I bought one of those "on the vine" tomatoes at my grocery store, ignored it for a bit too long and ... A: Thanx for your question. I've heard of this happening before. Carefully, cut the tomato open and ...
growing a redwood	2/23/2007
Q: Tom, About 60 miles south of Buffalo, NY. EdTom, Not sure if you can help or not, but I'm interested ... A: Thanx for your question. The Coastal Redwood, Sequoia sempervirens is hardy to Zone 7 which is ...
Starting seed indoors	2/18/2007
Q: I am interested in starting an "economical" solution to starting seeds indoors using artificial ... A: Thanx for your question. This is the set-up I use. It is not perfect but it is economical and has ...
Propagation of Canna Seeds	1/11/2007
Q: Last fall I found a site that gave instructions for prop. of Cannas' in a mason jar. I lost all info ... A: Thanx for your question. I am not familiar with the mason jar method for germinating canna seeds. ...
Propagation of hybiscus	1/10/2007
Q: How it is done? A: Giovanni, Thanx for your question. Are you asking after tropical hibiscus or hardy hibiscus? ...
Growing a Lemon Tree	1/2/2007
Q: My lemon tree is 16" tall, 2 1/2 yrs old. Healthy. I pulled off some of the leaves off bottom. It ... A: I don't recommend fertilizing the tree during the fall and winter. Start fertilizing the spring and ...
avacados	1/2/2007
Q: I have an avocado plant that is about 4 or 5 months old it is about 18 inches tall. it grew three ... A: Thanx for your question. I've seen this happen before and a lot of times it happens indoors during ...
peachtrees	1/1/2007
Q: is there a way old trees can b restored A: Thanx for your question. I'm not an expert on fruit trees but I do know that trees like all other ...
propagation	12/31/2006
Q: I ASKED A QUESTION BUT I DID NOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT WHAT IT ALL ABOUT, TOM I ASKED ABOUT A LIMB OF A ... A: I think the branch is too long but you can try it anyway. Make a new cut at the bottom of the ...
Propagation of Pear Fruit Tree	12/31/2006
Q: I would like to know how to propagate a piece off of my friend's wonderful pear tree. It has great ... A: Thanx for your question. I am a master gardener too although I do not participate in the program ...
jasmine seed germination	12/30/2006
Q: This summer my white blooming jasmine produced long slender clusters of seed pods. This week the ... A: Thanx for your question. If this plant is Stephanotis floribunda sow the seeds on top of damp (not ...
Avacodo Plant	12/30/2006
Q: I'v got a nice plant sarted from seed...about 3ft. high..but some leaves are getting brown patches ... A: Thanx for your question. There's not much you can do about the brown spots right now. Come spring, ...
wisteria seed pods	12/30/2006
Q: I have three wisteria seed pods hanging on my wisteria vine for the first time. What do I do with ... A: Thanx for your question. Wisteria are easy to propagate from seed. Fetch the pods now and save the ...
Elijah Blue	12/29/2006
Q: I am looking for a source of Elijah Blue seeds (small quantity). I need seeds, because I can send ... A: Thanx for your question. The only seedsman I could find that sells the seeds for Elijah Blue is in ...
Bamboo Seeds	12/29/2006
Q: Hey tom, Do you recommend a certain website to buy moso bamboo seeds from? I want to make sure I ... A: Hey Logan, Thanx for your question. I have never bought bamboo seeds. You can do a Google search ...
noble fir	12/29/2006
Q: I received a noble fir for Christmas. I am definitely not a gardner and hope you can help to NOT ... A: Thanx for your question. The noble fir (red fir) is one of the largest conifers in the world. You ...
fruit seeds	12/28/2006
Q: I have a variety of fruit seeds ranging from lemons to peaches and I have been keeping them in a ... A: Thanx for your question. Your seeds are most likely still viable if they have not been in the cup ...
Avacado Planting and watering	12/19/2006
Q: I have read your comments on planting avocado seeds. I want to plant the seed into soil directly. ... A: Thanx for your question. Plant the avocado seed pointed end down about 2 inches deep in a very ...
peach seed	12/8/2006
Q: Would it be possible to place a fresh peach seed in a sealed container (vacuum sealed) and store it ... A: Gerry, Thanx for your question. Store the seed in a cool, dry place where it won't be exposed to ...
hippeastrums	12/6/2006
Q: Is it possible to grow hippeastrums from seed and if so how is it done.Thank you A: Thanx for your question. The seed must be very fresh. I have hand pollinated my blooms before ...
cherry trees	11/28/2006
Q: I was wondering if a bing cherry pit will grow if I plant it properly. And if so, what is the ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, a bing cherry pit will germinate if it is planted about 2 inches deep ...
Rose of Sharon	11/26/2006
Q: Can the Rose of Sharon be grown from the seed pods that are developed? If they can, what is the best ... A: Thanx for your question. Rose of Sharon is easily propagated from seed. Allow th pods to dry and ...
peat moss and forest trees	11/25/2006
Q: what is kind of trees that can product the peat moss from falling leaves A: Thanx for your question. Peat moss is vegetative matter that is decomposed or partially decomposed ...
planting persimmons	11/23/2006
Q: my name is Tyler, I live in SC and I was wondering about the best techniques for planting wild ... A: Hey Tyler, Thanx for your question. South Carolina is one of only 5 states I have not yet visited. ...
Sycamore Tree	11/19/2006
Q: I have a sycamore seed pod thing I found by my favorite sycamore tree I pass by on my way to work ... A: Thanx for your question. The sycamore seeds are held in a fruitball at the end of autumn. There is ...
planting elijah blue fescue seeds	11/19/2006
Q: Can I plant elijah blue fescue seeds right on the ground in the spring, or do I need to get them ... A: Thanx for your question. Elijah blue fescue does not come reliably true from seed. The best way to ...
avocado	11/19/2006
Q: Can you tell me we have started a seed in water from a bought avocado, it has sprouted now I have ... A: Thanx for your question. Avocado seedlings will produce fruit in 5-7 years as long as there is ...
poppy seeds	11/18/2006
Q: How deep do you plant poppy seeds? A: Thanx for your question. Poppies cover a wide range of climates. Most poppy seed can be tossed ...
propagating dogwood seeds	11/18/2006
Q: We see beautiful dogwood trees with thousands of bright red seeds. Can these seeds be propigated ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can grow these seeds. Plant them in a pot of good potting soil, ...
magnolia seed pods	11/13/2006
Q: I removed some magnolia seed pods from a magnolia tree. The pods look beautiful. How do I remove the ... A: Thanx for your question. The red seeds on the pod are the actual seeds. They will usually start ...
Avacado Trees (Seedlings)	11/11/2006
Q: I planted an avacado seed for fun and it started to grow, I didnt "tooth-pick" it or any of those ... A: Thanx for your question. Avacado trees are not hardy where it freezes. Now that the tree has a ...
Avacado Seed	11/10/2006
Q: Your answer to Ron provided most of the information I needed. But, when is the right time to ... A: Thanx for your question. As soon as a root shows, you can plant the pit. Just keep the soil moist ...
trumpet plant	11/10/2006
Q: i went to a very reputable nursery and they recommended dormans spray or and summer oil spray. i've ... A: thanx for the follow up. I don't have a lot of experience with either one but the summer oil is ...
pumpkin seeds	11/10/2006
Q: I was just wondering this is going to be are first time saving the pumpkin seeds from craving are ... A: Thanx for your question. If you bought your pumpkin from the local grocery store, the chances are, ...
Hybiscus	11/9/2006
Q: I recently planted a hibiscus in my front flower bed.. I live in Michigan its very cold in the ... A: Thanx for your question. What type of hibiscus do you have? There are tropical hibiscus shrubs in ...
trumpet vine	11/5/2006
Q: I have gazillion seeds from a red/orange trumpet vine which grew at our former home in NC. I now ... A: Thanx for your question. Here's my advice. By the way, Maine is a beautiful state! Identify the ...
Lilac	11/2/2006
Q: I have a 25+ yr old, 1-1/2 story lilac 'tree' which still blooms profusely. In north Maine, they ... A: Thanx for your question. A woman from Utah once gave me some lilac seed and I was successful in ...
quince	10/31/2006
Q: I wish to grow quince from seed. please explain the best way to do this. A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that if your quince fruit is from a hybrid plant, the seed ...
Snowball Bush	10/27/2006
Q: Can you propagate a Snowball Bush? If so, how do I go about it? A: Thanx for your question. Take green wood cuttings about 8 inches long next spring and strip off all ...
Avacado trees	10/25/2006
Q: I'm in California. We are currently in daytime temps. of 80 degrees. I'm watering two to three ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Yes, you are watering it too much even with the sandy soil. Just once a ...
Avacado trees	10/24/2006
Q: We just planted two avacado trees. They are approx. 4ft. tall. Shortly after we planted them they ... A: Thanx for your question. I assume you live in California, Florida or Hawaii? The only thing I can ...
Cherry propagation	10/24/2006
Q: Grandson managed to get a cheery stone to propogate. he now would like to know how many years before ... A: Thanx for your question. Congratulations to your grandson for getting his cherry pit to germinate! ...
Avacado's	10/24/2006
Q: Do you dry the seed before starting an avocado plant or do you start it right out of the fruit? A: Thanx for your question. You do not need to dry the seed before you start it. Wash it and wipe it ...
propagation of delphinium	10/23/2006
Q: I have planted several delphiniums and only one has survived over several years. I would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. Delphiniums are short-lived perennials that seldom last longer than 3-5 ...
propogation	10/22/2006
Q: I too have old family fruit trees that I would like new plants from. One is an apple tree-don't ... A: Thanx for your question. My guess is that your grandfather had heirloom trees. The seeds from ...
Begonia	10/22/2006
Q: Can I store begonia's in my home for the winter? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, you can store begonias indoors for the winter. There are some ...
Chestnut Trees	10/22/2006
Q: I have some Chestnuts that I would like to start indoors and transplant in the spring. What is the ... A: Thanx for your question. It is much easier and less expensive to buy chestnut seedlings. If you ...
Peaches	10/22/2006
Q: I would like to grow a tree from a peach that was given to me today. It was blessed by a Hindu ... A: thanx for your question. I would plant the seed in a pot of good potting soil and leave the pot ...
White Bird of Paradise	10/17/2006
Q: My son was transplanting a 3' and while digging it up broke the plant off above the roots. Can I ... A: Thanx for your question. No, water won't do for rerooting the BOP. How much of the roots were ...
Winter care of Rose of Sharon in zone 5	10/16/2006
Q: My grandson and I set out 5 plants of Rose of Sharon for my husband, he passed away before he could ... A: I am so sorry for your loss and for your grandson's loss. Rose of Sharon are easily propagated in ...
propatation of the beach spider lilly	10/12/2006
Q: I have a very large beach spider lilly (estimate about 100 bulbs in one clump). This year I had ... A: Thanx for your question. I've been doing a lot of research on it. One thing I have noted is that ...
avacado seeds	10/11/2006
Q: What is the best way to start avacado seeds in a jar?Is piercing the seed with toothpicks ... A: Thanx for your question. I have always found it easier and more effective to root avocado seeds by ...
Seeds	10/8/2006
Q: OK, that helps a lot, now, do I just break these pods open or do I soak them?I know you can grow ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Smash the seeds between your thumb and forefinger. I think there are ...
persimmon growing	10/7/2006
Q: when trying to grow persimmons from seed do you have to do something to the seed first to make them ... A: Thanx for your question. Persimmon seeds require an extended cold period in order to break dormancy ...
dogwood tree	10/6/2006
Q: Is there any way to start a new dogwood tree from the one I already have? My neighbors have loads of ... A: Thanx for your question. Here is some information I found on Gardenweb.com and it does work. I ...
Pruning	10/4/2006
Q: I have a 3-yr old snowball bush that has grown very long stems at the top. I pruned the long stems ... A: Thanx for your question. The reason your plant did not bloom on top was because you pruned in in ...
Seeds	10/3/2006
Q: I know you can grow Crype Myrtles from seeds but I'm unsure of when you collect them or for that ... A: Hey Willie, Thanx for your question. People who ask questions are not dummies. In the South, crape ...
Growing trees from Fruit	10/3/2006
Q: If I bury a lemon, or lime, or orange in the ground, is there a good chance a tree will grow in a ... A: Thanx for your question. In general, most fruit will drop to the ground and eventually rot. Most ...
peach seeds	10/2/2006
Q: Do you remove the seed from the stone and what would happen if you just put the stone in the ground ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't recall anyone opening the pit and removing the seed within. I ...
climatis	9/30/2006
Q: Should climatis plants be cut back in the fall? If so, to what extent? A: Thanx for your question. You may cut clematis back if it looks unruly to you or if there is dead ...
hardening off pineapple	9/30/2006
Q: I was able to successfully germinate 3 pineapple seeds. I planted them into containers which ... A: Thanx for your question. This may not be the best time to harden off pineapple. This is a plant ...
Sedum	9/30/2006
Q: Could you please tell me if i could take stem cuttings of sedum (stonecrop) just now as i am moving ... A: Thanx for your question. I would ask one of the neighborhood boys to dig up part of the plant if ...
Pachira aquatica(money tree)	9/30/2006
Q: I am trying to find out what is happening to this tree call a (money tree)that seem to be having sap ... A: Thanx for your question. This tree is native to Mexico down to northern South America. You must ...
snowball bush	9/20/2006
Q: I need to transplant a snowball bush, what is the best way to do this? A: Thanx for your question. First, you need to know whether or not you have 45 days before your first ...
poppys	9/18/2006
Q: i look after a park which is very bland i want to have some colour next summer i was thinking loads ... A: Thanx for your question. The Flanders or corn poppy is a wonderful plant you could use for the ...
Starting Lavendar	9/18/2006
Q: I have tried growing this plant from seed and failed. Will you tell me how to start this plant from ... A: I'm sorry you're having trouble with lavendar from seed. I have grown in by seed on a number of ...
Rose of Sharon	9/16/2006
Q: I have a white on white beautiful Rose of Sharon I would like to take a cutting from but I'm not ... A: Thanx for your question. I found the information below on MarthaStewart.com. I have also ...
starting	9/15/2006
Q: Hey Tom, Thanks for the info on starting "day" lillies from seed. Was very helpfull. I also was ... A: Thanx for your questions. You can start canna seeds easily. I use a block sander to slightly rub ...
Starting Canna Lillies From Seed	9/14/2006
Q: Hey Tom, I'd like to start some canna lillies from seed. What do I need to know? Thanks, Mike A: Thanx for your question. Canna seeds are relatively easy to start. One thing that helps speed up ...
Pear Propagation	9/13/2006
Q: Tom, I saw another question to you that mentioned that you had given him instructions for ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are asking after instructions for the propagation of pears other ...
Growing Daylollies from Seed	9/11/2006
Q: Hey Tom, I would like to start some day lillies from seed. Any tips on harvesting & planting would ... A: Hey Mike, Thanx for your question. Daylily seeds will be found in the round pods on the plant after ...
nectarine seed question	9/11/2006
Q: That is very interesting! So it's like the plant has a natural tendency to revert back to it's ... A: Thanx for the follow up. Many hybrids are genetically unstable and after the first generation will ...
Yellow Lily	9/8/2006
Q: I live in Ohio and have noticed small black seeds in the top pod area off spent bush type yellow ... A: I think the seeds you are describing are from a type of day lily like Stella D'Oro. Yes, you can ...
blueberry propagation from clippings	9/8/2006
Q: I live in North Florida and have a few blueberry bushes (different types) and I would like to grow ... A: Thanx for your question. I lived in Fort Walton Beach for three years while I was stationed at ...
crape myrtle	9/7/2006
Q: I have read that growing a new plant from seeds does not give nearly as great a specimen as the ... A: Thanx for your question. I always advise people that growing from seed can present problems if the ...
nectarine seed question	9/6/2006
Q: Regarding a prior question about planting a nectarine seed, you said most citrus sold in stores ar ... A: Thanx for your question, however, my expertise is not in genetics it is in basic horticulture. I ...
The First Pruning	9/5/2006
Q: I started a cherry tree from a seed and it's about two feet tall. The trunk divides into two main ... A: Hey Ken, Thanx for your question. Let the tree grow to at least 5-6 feet tall before thinking about ...
crepe myrtle seedlings	9/5/2006
Q: I have propagated many crepe myrtle seedlings but do not know how to create multiple trunk bushes & ... A: Multiple trunks and trees result from the maturity of the plant. You have to allow the plant to ...
Apple Tree	9/4/2006
Q: I live in Ireland - where we have a temperate climate. I planted a pip from an apple tree last ... A: I am in Kansas in the U.S. and part of my ancestory is Irish. My mother's side came from Ireland ...
water iris	9/3/2006
Q: ...I have inherited a pond and some yellow Iris in this pond !... at the moment the big green pods ... A: Thanx for your question. If you are in the U.S., especially in the NE, yellow iris, growing in a ...
growing sebastiana pavoniana	9/2/2006
Q: i have a mexican jumping bean and wouldnt want it to die as a result of not having a sebastiana ... A: Thanx for your question. Sebastiana pavoniana is native to the desert Southwest of the U.S. and ...
starting daylillies from their seeds	9/1/2006
Q: I noticed that once the plant is done producing flowers, I have found dark colored "seeds" in the ... A: Thanx for your question. It's a great question and I'm glad you asked it. Yes, once most daylilies ...
Getting seeds	8/31/2006
Q: How do I retrieve the seeds from my geraniums and where are they.. Some of my plants have spikes on ... A: Thanx for your question. Are you talking about zonal geraniums (the kind that aren't hardy in most ...
wisteria seed pods and yucca seeds	8/31/2006
Q: do you need the seed pods from wisteria to dry on the plant before planting them, yucca seed pods, ... A: Thanx for your question. Allow the seed pods of the wisteria to turn brown and become dry. On the ...
seeding cacti	8/29/2006
Q: I've read that you can cut off the arms of some cacti and re-plant them to grow another plant. Is ... A: Thanx for your question. Almost all cacti can be propagated vegetatively (using a cutting from the ...
dividing daylilies	8/27/2006
Q: I planted some daylily seedlings last spring in a container and they are doing well. The soil is a ... A: Thanx for your question. Divide daylilies every three years. If you want to plant the seedlings ...
propagating	8/15/2006
Q: I have a fijoa tree/bush and would like to propagate it to create more... can you please advise on ... A: Thanx for your question. I think you are talking about a feijoa. Pineapple guava? Take green stem ...
brugmansia seedling	8/15/2006
Q: i must tell you i enjoy your forum here. i have a question i'm wondering why the leaves on my ... A: Thanx for your question. Make sure that you keep the soil moist but not soggy. Allow the plants to ...
Propagation of Pear trees from cuttings	8/15/2006
Q: Tom, I set out 8 pear cutting similar to your instructions, with the exception of doing them this ... A: Thanx for your question. There is always the possibility of a cutting not taking root. Sometimes ...
calla lilly propergation	8/14/2006
Q: I saved last years calla lilly seed pod and planted the seeds. Can I grow an identical plant from ... A: Thanx for your question. I doubt that the resulting seedlings will be identical to the parent ...
sunflower seeds	8/13/2006
Q: I have sunflowers and am wondering when or if I cut the blooms to retrieve the seeds, or do I just ... A: Do you have the Mammoth Russian sunflowers or the gray stripe? These are the giant sunflowers that ...
day lilies	8/12/2006
Q: AFTER FLOWERING SOME OF MY DAYLILIES HAVE PODS ON THE DEAD STEM. INSIDE THE PODS ARE BLACK SEEDS. ... A: Thanx for your question. You have seeds inside the pods of your daylilies. You can plant them and ...
hibiscus	8/12/2006
Q: i live in south louisiana and planted a hibiscus in the ground, it is doing quite well, i have now ... A: Thanx for your question. You can dig it up now. Trim the roots so that the root ball is uniform ...
Oak acorns & Pine seeds	8/10/2006
Q: I wanted to germinate a Southern Red Oak acorn(s), Post Oak acorn(s), and Longleaf Pine seed(s). I ... A: Hey Josh, Nice to hear from the South. I lived in Fort Walton Beach for three years while I was ...
avacado	8/9/2006
Q: How do I start an avacado plant from the seed in the fruit or can you? Thanks kc A: Thanx for your question. Wash the seed genlty and then about 1/4 inch below the flat base of the ...
snowball bush	8/8/2006
Q: My husband & I just bought a house that has a beautiful snowball bush. However, we would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. The easiest way (besides seeds) to establish the snowball bush is to take ...
nectarine seeds	8/7/2006
Q: A nectarine seed from the store split & the inside has begun to sprout, Can this be planted? A: Thanx for your question. Yes, the nectarine seedling can be planted. Place it in a 6 inch pot ...
Sapling Apple Tree Pruning	8/7/2006
Q: We have 3 Mt. Fuji trees that are 5-6 ft. tall and were planted from seeds about 16 months ago. They ... A: Thanx for your question. Usually, to encourage branching, I would cut off the main growing point. ...
beginner in gardening	8/5/2006
Q: . i am new to gardening and have purchased a couple of seeds for an indoor plant .. i got a canal ... A: Thanx for your question. All I can tell you without knowing the exact type of plant you have is ...
Creeping thyme	8/4/2006
Q: We have recently planted creeping thyme around a newly constructed stone path in our backyard. We ... A: Bon jour Sylvie, J'aime beaucoup Montreal et Quebec. J'ai visite' Montreal et la Ville de Quebec en ...
Welsh poppy	8/3/2006
Q: Can you tell me what to do with the Welsh poppy seeds I've collected from my garden, do I have to ... A: Thanx for your question. You may sow your Welsh poppy seeds in the fall and they will germinate in ...
Peach tree	8/3/2006
Q: When growing from seed dose the pit have to be fresh or dried out. A: Thanx for your question. Peach pits should be completely dry before planting. Bear in mind that ...
nectarines from seed	8/1/2006
Q: how do you start a nectarine from seed? A: Thanx for your question. Get a 6 inch pot and fill it with regular potting soil. Dampen it but ...
Propagate	7/24/2006
Q: How do you propagate a bing cherry? A: If you're asking how to grow one from seed you'll have to plant it one inch deep in some good ...
snowball bush	7/21/2006
Q: Is there a variety of snowball that I can grow in my zone 3 in northern Minnesota? A: Thanx for your question. I found that viburnum opulus "roseum" is hardy to zone 3. My advice is ...
straight neck squash	7/21/2006
Q: What is the proper way to save seeds? A: Thanx for your question. After the squash is fully ripe and you have cut it off of the vine, slice ...
Day Lillies	7/18/2006
Q: I would like to ask whether it is okay to cut the day lily's foliage off at the base after it has ... A: Thanx for your question. Liz, I do not recommend cutting back the green foliage after the lily ...
Peach sprouts	7/18/2006
Q: What does a young peach tree look like? I think I have one growing, but since I've never seen one ... A: Thanx for your question. A peach sprout 7 inches tall will have leaves that look like a peach's ...
more cherry tree propagation	7/17/2006
Q: i bought some queen anne cherries ( i think they are also called mt. rainier) at my local farmers ... A: Thanx for your question. Your Queen Anne cherries are hybrids. The pits you start will result in ...
Propagation of Sand Cherry and Smoke Trees	7/16/2006
Q: I want to make more trees for my property with trees I already have. How do I do that? I have Smoke ... A: Thanx for your question. The two easiest ways are: 1. Plant seeds in the fall. They should come ...
avocado propagation	7/15/2006
Q: I live in New England, RI,to be exact. At what point will an avocado actually be seen on a tree? ... A: Thanx for a great question! Many people will attempt to grow various types of fruit from seed which ...
Planting Florida peach pits	7/15/2006
Q: Tom, I read your earlier answer on planting a peach pit, but does a Florida peach require 60-90 ... A: Thanx for your question. The short answer is YES. Unless this is a wild peach native to Florida. ...
Avacado Seeding	7/15/2006
Q: I've heard many times over the years that avacado plants can be grown from fruit pit, and I've seen ... A: Thanx for your question. Avocados are easy to grow from the seed or pit one just has to be patient ...
plum tree aphids and ants	7/12/2006
Q: Somtimes my plum tree gets invested with aphids expecially when there are ants around, I noticed on ... A: Thanx for your question. Bees, wasps and ants feed on the aphids. Use a horticultural oil. Here ...
Propagating Crape Myrtles from suckers	7/12/2006
Q: How do you propagate from new suckers? A: Thanx for your question. Use a pitchfork and dig around the sucker deeply and remove the soil ...
Philodendron selloum	7/12/2006
Q: My hushand has had a Philodendron selloum for several years. He wants another one. Where do you get ... A: Thanx for your question. Here's a link you may find useful. ...
Seed Preparation	7/12/2006
Q: Tom, Iam on the South Coast of the State of 'New South Wales' in Australia. Regards, Steve ... A: Hey Steve, Thanx for the followup. Try this website which is out of Kansas State University ...
trumpet vine propagation by seeding	7/11/2006
Q: I have a red trumpet vine --I would say it is mature. I see lots of what looks like little trumpet ... A: Trumpet vines self-seed like crazy and they also send up shoots from the main roots. You can dig ...
Snowball Bush	7/10/2006
Q: When is the best time to transplant an entire bush? I have one on a corner of the house I never see ... A: You may transplant the bush anytime after it blooms, unless you don't care about the current ...
avacado seeds	7/10/2006
Q: I have done the toothpick in the seed in water method and some of the seeds do sprout roots. When I ... A: Plant the seed after it roots in a very large pot (at least 12 inches in diameter. Plant the seed ...
sunflowers	7/10/2006
Q: My sunflowers are 2 ft high and groundhogs have eaten every single start of a sunflower head off! ... A: thanx for your question. Unfortunately, the stems of your sunflowers will not produce a new ...
Selling Plants in Florida	7/9/2006
Q: I noticed that you indicated that the only real issue with selling plants was the state taxes and ... A: Thanx for your question. Actually, in a state like Florida thre are more issues in selling plants ...
planting apple tree from seed	7/9/2006
Q: I have a question about an apple seed that my son planted six months ago. See his god mother had ... A: Hey Chuck, Thanx for your question. I have visited the Seattle area and I really enjoyed my time ...
Seed Preparation	7/9/2006
Q: I am soon taking possession of a small hobby farm and would like to know how to prepare pumpkins ... A: Thanx for your question. Before I answer, please tell me the state and county you are in if you are ...
tiger lillies	7/7/2006
Q: I have a large clump of lillies that I haven't touched in the 14 years we have been in our house. I ... A: Thanx for your question. You didn't say where you lived, so, I'm going to wing it. Actually, the ...
Dividing Daylilies	7/6/2006
Q: How do you divide daylilies? We planted some in a triangular space two years ago, they are doing ... A: Thanx for your question. Thanx for reading our archives. I am here to serve! I love gardening and ...
snowball bushes	7/5/2006
Q: How are snowball bushes started besides seed, can the cuttings be planted directly into soil, or can ... A: In order to root the snowball bush cuttings I would take green stem cuttings in the mid-summer about ...
avacado seeds	7/5/2006
Q: I have recently been trying my hand at planting with 50/50 results. My daughter wants to grow an ... A: Thanx for your question. Once you see the avocado seed root, plant it in a 12 inch wide pot twice ...
fuchsiaseeds	7/5/2006
Q: How do I gather seeds fron a hanging fuchsia and then how do I store then. thank you Dennis A: Thanx for your question. The seed is hard to see. It almost looks like dust. After the bloom has ...
lilies	7/1/2006
Q: i have a large lilie plant need to seperate when and how do i go about doing this A: Separate your lilies in the fall by digging them up and separating the bulbs. Replant in the areas ...
apple seedling pruning	6/30/2006
Q: 15 months ago my son planted an apple seed at nursery. It has now reached about 60cm in height and ... A: Thanx for your question. I think it is cool that your son started the seed and now you've got a ...
starting hydrangea trees or lilac bushes from cuttings	6/30/2006
Q: I would like to know if it is possible to start a new tree or bush from the cutting of either a ... A: Thanx for your question. Take green stem cuttings of your hydrangea and lilac now with no blooming ...
Sesame Seeds	6/29/2006
Q: What happens if you plant a sesame seed? Will it grow a sesame plant, if it hasn't been ... A: Hey J, Thanx for your question. Most sesame seed that are available to us in a culinary environment ...
sycamore seedlings	6/27/2006
Q: I have two sycamore tree seedlings that germinated in small peat pots this spring. They seem to have ... A: Thanx for your question. Don't even keep them moist but don't let them dry completely out. It's ...
garlic seed	6/27/2006
Q: My husband has raised a lot of garlic. Is the big flower about the size of a baseball the seed? If ... A: Thanx for your question. Garlic is not propagated from seed. The bulbs are dug up in the fall and ...
Seeds and Propagation	6/25/2006
Q: I have recently bought 150 acres of land in Camden New York. I am 50 years old. I want to develop ... A: Thanx for your question. If you use seed from the fruit you ate, the resulting trees will not ...
propagating redwood from redwood burrell	6/24/2006
Q: I will try to put the whole burrell in the soil. T burrell is that piece of wood that grows on the ... A: Jaro, I'm sorry I didn't understand your question. It took me some time to figure this out because ...
propagation and seeding	6/24/2006
Q: after you obtain the seeds from the coleus, I understan to let it dry a couple of weeks. Will it ... A: Thanx for your question. Unless you live in the tropics, your coleus will not self-seed. The cold ...
Japanese Maple	6/23/2006
Q: My mother in-law has given me a small piece off of her Japanese Maple to try to get it to grow for ... A: Thanx for your question. Take green cuttings from the main branch of the tree from 6-8 inches long. ...
Lilies	6/23/2006
Q: I received cut lilies in a flower arrangement. They are white with bright orange pollen. I was ... A: Thanx for your question. The pollen is useless. It only stays viable for so long so once the ...
cherry seed propogation	6/22/2006
Q: what is the procedure for saving and germinating favorite cherry tree seed? A: Take your cherry seed and plant it as deep as the seed is wide in a pot of damp but not soggy ...
ginseng	6/21/2006
Q: i live in israel .i cannot bring ginseng seedling to the next year-i have wonderful seeling in the ... A: Shalom Cohen, You are not able to make ginseng to grow again the next year? I believe your climate ...
how to start a new grape vine from existing	6/19/2006
Q: can i start a new grape vine from the root of an existing one? A: Thanx for your question. It is easy to start a grape plant from the root of an existing one. You ...
propagating redwood from redwood burrell	6/19/2006
Q: Several weeks ago I was in Muir Woods in California which is a old redwood growth. In the gift shop ... A: Thanx for the question. I still do not know what a redwood burrell is. I know that redwoods can be ...
venus flytrap tissue culture	6/18/2006
Q: I am not a profesional I just want to propagate my VFT by this technique I just want to know how ... A: Your question is a technical botanical question which is outside of my expertise. I am a simple ...
propagating redwood from redwood burrell	6/17/2006
Q: I have a redwood burrell in a shallow pot filled with water. Redwood is growing nicely, but I would ... A: I am not familiar with a redwood burrell. I know what a redwood tree is and these are easily ...
venus flytrap tissue culture	6/16/2006
Q: please help with with these two multiplication media and petrasplant media what are the differents ... A: This is way outside of my expertise. Can you give me more detailed information so I can help you ...
propagating	6/15/2006
Q: I recently cut a stem from a growing rose bush. How do I root it. I put the stem in water. A: Thanx for your question. I have just stuck a large rose cutting in a pot of soil outdoors, watered ...
propagation	6/15/2006
Q: I have recently inherited a "Grand Duke" jasmine plant which has been passed through 3 generations ... A: Thanx for your question. Take cuttings off of the main vine about 6-8 inches and strip off all but ...
Propagating pineapple from seed.	6/13/2006
Q: I enjoy eating fresh pineapple, particularly the new sweet variety. When slicing through, I usually ... A: Thanx for your question. Pineapples are usually propagated vegetatively. Seeds are only used by ...
lilac seeds	6/12/2006
Q: my mothers lilac bush has seeded & we have never seen this before. Can these seeds be planted? If ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, lilacs will produce seeds sometimes. I have actually grown the shrub ...
hibiscus	6/12/2006
Q: i recently found a very beautiful bright colored hibiscus plant in a pot. i wanted to know whether i ... A: Thanx for your question. Take a green stem and slice it off the main stem and make sure you have ...
daylillies	6/12/2006
Q: ON MY DAY LILLIES I NEVER GET ANY BLOOMS, JUST GREENERY, WHY? A: Thanx for your question. Two reasons I can think of that you're not getting blooms. The day lilies ...
PUMPKIN SEED PREPARATION	6/8/2006
Q: I'm a first time farmer and I'm doing 3 acres of pumpkins. My dilemma is whether to soak my seeds ... A: Todd, Thanx for your question. My expertise is not in vegetable gardening. Have you contacted your ...
avacado seeds in soil	6/7/2006
Q: Have you ever started avacado seeds in soil? If so, any tips? How long would one take to ... A: Yes, I have started an avocado seed in a pot of soil. Just bury it twice as deep as the seed's ...
Avocado Seeds	5/31/2006
Q: Years ago I was able to get avocado seeds to grow but for the past 3 years I cannot get even one to ... A: Thanx for your question. Some seeds may just not be viable. But usually it just takes patience and ...
weed seeds in garden	5/30/2006
Q: I like to use lawn clippings as mulch in my garden. But, at times the grass will produce seed heads ... A: Thanx for your question. I use grass clippings all of the time and yes there are often seed heads ...
honeysuckle propagation	5/29/2006
Q: ! happy gardening!! my mom has a honeysuckle perennial planted outside. it is not a bush but ... A: Thax for your question. The easiest way to propagate this plant quickly is to take one of the parts ...
Lilies	5/28/2006
Q: I'm a 'new' gardener, so please excuse my ignorance. I got an Asian lily as a gift. There are black ... A: This forum is for education so I am certainly not going to demean you or think less of you because ...
Snowball Bush	5/25/2006
Q: I bought a snowball bush about two yrs. ago and it hasn t bloom once ,what am I doing wrong? A: Thanx for your question. Are you pruning your snowball bush? Don't prune it anymore until it ...
Pear tree grafting or cuttings	5/24/2006
Q: Can you explain to me how to go about this ? I have bought a pear tree at a local nursery and want ... A: Thanx for your question. I don't have any experience personally at grafting. I have rooted ...
Mangled Philodendron	5/19/2006
Q: Help! I went to an employees house this evening to deliver some parts and his drive way was lined ... A: Thanx for your questions. Yes, you can pull the stalks apart and transplant individually in the ...
hi , please tell me how to...	5/19/2006
Q: please tell me how to sow lychee trees, if its possible to grow them from seeds. thank you A: Thanx for your question. Yes, lychees are easy to germinate. You must start with fresh seed, so ...
sebastiana pavoniana	5/19/2006
Q: I am an elementary teacher and my students are having lots of fun with mexican jumping beans and ... A: Thanx for your questions. Sebastiana pavoniana is a member of the Eubphorbia family (poinsettias ...
plants growing in pebbles	5/17/2006
Q: i was wanting to know how well plants (radish seeds)can grow in pebbles (like a pot of pebbles) ... A: Thanx for you question. If the pebbles are kept moist, the radish seeds will germinate and come up ...
seed germination	5/17/2006
Q: Why does field corn sprout so much more quickly than sweet corn? A: Thanx for your question. I wasn't aware that field corn sprouted faster than sweet corn. I have ...
tree peony propagation	5/15/2006
Q: A friend gave me a broken branch from a tree peony. It does not have leaves. Is it possible to ... A: Thanx for your questions. I have not had any experience propagating tree peonies. I have read that ...
creeping juniper	5/15/2006
Q: How do you propergate creeping juniper. What time of the year do you take cuttings,how big a ... A: Thanx for your question. Creeping junipers can be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings from all ...
Growing a 3rd apple tree	5/11/2006
Q: just have a question in regards to your answer Do I take the cutting from any part of the tree that ... A: Thanx for the followup. You can take the cutting from most anywhere on the tree. Make sure the ...
Growing a 3rd apple tree	5/10/2006
Q: I brought 2 appple tress about 12 years ago, 1 male and female so to speak, both doing very well. ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take a cutting from your trees. Take more than one cutting of ...
growing carnations from cuttings	5/10/2006
Q: ihave successfully grown 3 carnation plants from cuttings. they propagated on my windowsill and each ... A: Thanx for your question. I've never tried to grow carnations from cuttings before. It's easier to ...
snowball bush planting reccomendations	5/9/2006
Q: i live in washington state and have just purchased a snowball bush in full bloom. where should i ... A: Thanx for your question. Here's good link for snowball bush: ...
Where are the stigmas on spider-plants, and what do the fruits look like?	5/9/2006
Q: Two questions-: Where is the stigma on spider-plant flowers? I know they must be somewhere, because ... A: Thanx for your question. Check out this link: ...
Bacopa seeds	5/3/2006
Q: How do I get Bacopa seeds from the plant. Also is there any place I can purchase Bacopa seeds? I ... A: I looked and looked and could not find a source for the seeds. I've never grown this plant before ...
browning of apple sapling leaves	4/25/2006
Q: I have a couple of apple saplings I've started from organic apples and they have been doing really ... A: Thanx for your question. If the seedlings had been indoors even if in windows or under lights, they ...
Dragon Fruit/strawberry pear/Pitahaya	4/17/2006
Q: I'm interested in growing the above fruit in a Mediterranean climate in Australia. We are now in ... A: Lawrence, Thank you for your questions. I live in the very center of the Midwestern area of the ...
Growing pumpkins	4/9/2006
Q: I live in southeastern Michigan and am hoping to plant a small pumpkin patch this year for my ... A: Thanx for your question. For many plants such as pumpkin the days on the packet indicate the time ...
Bulbs of Day Lillies	4/8/2006
Q: Is there a way to start new lillies from the bulbs of another lilly? A: Thanx for your question. Daylilies don't have bulbs, they have rhizomes and yes, you can start new ...
seed germination	4/8/2006
Q: I would like to grow a grapefruit tree from a seed, from my aunt's tree in Arizona. I will grow this ... A: Thanx for your question. It's easy to grow citrus from seed. Germination usually takes place in ...
Tomatoes	4/4/2006
Q: I homeschool my 4 children (all under 8)and we are doing a vegetable garden this year. I will ... A: I start tomatoes indoors and the best advice I can offer is to prick them out once they have their ...
seed starting question	4/1/2006
Q: Followup To Question -Followup To Question - I think I gave you the wrong email to the last ... A: Hey Peter, My pepper plants are still fairly small. It does take longer for the pepper seeds to ...
seeds	4/1/2006
Q: I am trying growing annuals from seed for the first time. I have some strawflower, daisy, ... A: Thanx for your questions. I would separate my seedlings to one pot each after you see the ...
seed starting question	3/25/2006
Q: Followup To Question -I think I gave you the wrong email to the last question I sent so just in ... A: Hey Peter, I would recommend in the future plant your seeds in a pot and then place the pot inside a ...
seed starting question	3/21/2006
Q: Followup To Question - I think I gave you the wrong email to the last question I sent so just in ... A: Hey Peter, Nice to hear from you again. The days to harvest the seed companies give do not take ...
hybrid veggies	3/21/2006
Q: Will plants cross-pollinate if one is a hybrid and one is not? Also, if I grow a hybrid type of ... A: Thanx for your question. Yes, hybrids will cross pollinate with non-hybrids. Seeds from hybrid ...
Germinating seeds for science project	3/20/2006
Q: My son wants to do a science project and compare the growth rate of the following: kousa dogwood, ... A: Thanx for your question. Crepe myrtle seeds will germinate in about 30 days or less. Dogwood and ...
seed starting question	3/19/2006
Q: I think I gave you the wrong email to the last question I sent so just in case I did I'll submit it ... A: Thanx for the follow up. When the seed packet instructions say 85-92 days that means from the time ...
seed starting question	3/18/2006
Q: I think I gave you the wrong email to the last question I sent so just in case I did I'll submit it ... A: Thanx for your question. I do not recall getting your e-mail address. The best time to start ...
Grape Seeds	2/27/2006
Q: I just wanted to know how grape seeds are spread in the wild. Thx,Pete ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe grape seeds are primarily spread in two ways. One, the fruit ...
How do I propagate Jasmine Sambac?	2/16/2006
Q: I am new to gardening. I had about 30 different plants and about 10 very small ( young) trees. I ... A: Thanx for your question. You can take cuttings from all three of these plants. Make a slant cut ...
Pussy Willow	2/10/2006
Q: I see your expertise is starting plants from seeds but thought you still might be able to help. Can ... A: Thanx for your question. I have expertise in various methods for starting plants. Pussy willows ...
germination	2/4/2006
Q: what is your best advice for germination, Do you believe in pre-chilling? What advice can you give ... A: Thanx for your question. My best advice for germination is number one, follow the directions on ...
How to "harden off" carnation seedlings	1/31/2006
Q: I planted carnation seeds and they are sprouting beautifully. The package said to "harden off" the ... A: Thanx for your question. Carnations won't grow well indoors unless you're talking about growing ...
drying of seeds	1/18/2006
Q: We are currently collecting seeds from various plants in our garden to see what we can propogate and ... A: Thanx for your question. All seeds should be allowed to dry out completely. Wait until the pods ...
when to sow salal seeds	1/13/2006
Q: what is the rite month to sow salal seeds in western washington state. A: Salal seeds require 3-5 months of cold stratification. That means you should plant the seeds in a ...
salal propagation	1/13/2006
Q: what is a good potting soil mix to use for gaultheria shallon(salal) seeds. and do the seeds need to ... A: Thanx for your question. You previously posted a similar question and I answered that question. ...
Propagation	12/14/2005
Q: I have a bouganvilla and would like to create two or three more. Generally, I understand you can ... A: I don't know much about splicing. I do know that you can take softwood cuttings about 6-8 inches ...
Pear identification	11/30/2005
Q: Tom: I assume the boxed pear I mailed you two weeks ago arrived without damage. Were you able to ... A: Thanx for sending the pear. I am going to try to grow the seeds. I also tasted it and it seems to ...
planting peach pits	11/26/2005
Q: I am going to try and grow peach trees from the stone or pit, any advise you can give will be ... A: Thanx for your question. Bear in mind that peaches bought from the store are hybrids and come from ...
Identifying the name of the maple	11/23/2005
Q: I am trying to indentify a maple tree. The leaf is about 2 inches, with 7 points. I collected ... A: Are you sure it isn't a sweet gum? They have seven points. The most I could find in my reference ...
germinating seeds from a Golden Chain Tree	11/23/2005
Q: I have been collecting seeds from a Golden Chain tree. What is the best process to use to ... A: Thanx for your question. I apologize for replying late due to the holidays and some technical ...
propagating seeds from a Big Leaf Maple	11/23/2005
Q: I have been collecting seeds from a Big Leaf Maple. What is the best process to use to successfully ... A: Thanx for your question. I apologize for replying late due to the holidays and some technical ...
propagating seeds from a Dawn Redwood	11/23/2005
Q: I have been collecting seeds from a Dawn Redwood. What is the best process to use to successfully ... A: Thanx for your question. I apologize for replying late due to the holidays and some technical ...
Tree Identification Books	11/7/2005
Q: I am 52 yrs. old and live in Middle Tennessee. All of my life I have had a desire to walk into any ... A: Thanx for your question. When I was a boy, I developed an interest in trees and shrubs and while ...
Radishes,begonia question	11/6/2005
Q: Two brief questions,1,I live near Wash Dc where we have had a mild fall.I planted a batch of Cherry ... A: Thanx for your questions. If you were talking about Spanish black winter radishes, I would say go ...
Pear tree propogation	11/5/2005
Q: Oor old farm home has an ancient, half-live pear tree. Before it completey succumbs, I would like ... A: What a cool question! I love this! The answer is easy. I wish I could have some of the seeds! ...
Self pollinating or not	11/3/2005
Q: I don't know am I asking the right person or not but how do you know if a plant is self pollinating ... A: What kind of plant do you have? Many tomatoes, peppers, etc. can pollinate themselves. Your ...
saving morning glory seeds	10/15/2005
Q: This summer my children and I grew Tall Mix, Blue Star, and Flying Saucer Morning Glories along one ... A: Thanx for your question. I have morning glories come up volunteer every year that have come true to ...
propagating from seed	10/3/2005
Q: I see you've had tons of experience starting plants from seed and enjoy it. I'm an enthusiastic ... A: From my experience seeds from plants of the Solanaceae family are fairly easy to germinate. ...
Seed Pods	9/29/2005
Q: I have some seed pods form my Rose of Sharon, my friends Perennial Hisiscus and some I think are ... A: Thanx for your question. I'm sorry I was so late to respond. Wait until next spring to start the ...
Avocado Seeds	9/29/2005
Q: For these last three weeks I've been trying to plant avocado seeds by using the glass filled with ... A: Thanx for the followup. The sprout should appear above the soil. I would recommend finding a pot ...
Avocado Seeds	9/27/2005
Q: For these last three weeks I've been trying to plant avocado seeds by using the glass filled with ... A: Thanx for your question. If the seed is splitting in two, it sounds to me like the embryo is ...
Celosia 'Kimono' seeds	9/24/2005
Q: I have had some celosia 'Kimono' plants this year. The heads are dying off now and i would like to ... A: Thanx for your question. The plant you mentioned is a hybrid. The seeds will probably not produce ...
wisteria dominuchi/honbeni	9/23/2005
Q: Wisteria Dominuchi which is in bloom now (spring) purple bunch of small flowers .This plant is a ... A: Use green wood cuttings and take off all of the leaves except the top two or three. Use the rooting ...
obtaining seeds from a coleus plant	9/7/2005
Q: I am letting my coleus plants "bloom" so that I may obtain seeds to re-propagate next spring. I ... A: Thanx for your question. After the coleus has bloomed, allow the spike to turn brown. Cut it off ...
Bacopa [sutera cordata]	9/5/2005
Q: I live in UK and have found this pretty plant readily available in garden centres in white, lilac, ... A: Thanx for your question. Great to hear from the UK! The bacopa should set obvious seed pods. ...
Regrow rainforest	9/5/2005
Q: Can the deforested areas of the rainforest somehow be regrown, and how long do you estimate it would ... A: Thanx for your question. I am by no means an expert in ecology, botany or biology but,I have been ...
Clivia Miniata	9/5/2005
Q: I purchased my Clivia in bloom, and when the flowers died back I let the seed pods remain for over a ... A: Thanx for your question. Place the seedlings on top of some growing mix and keep the growing mix ...
Snowball bush	9/1/2005
Q: My husband and I bought 2 snowball bushes in Tenn. this past spring and brought them to Fla. to ... A: Garrison, Thank you for your question. I don't think a snowball bush is appropriate for Florida. ...
alpines/tomatoes in greenhouse	8/25/2005
Q: Is it possible to grow alpines, tomatoes and cucumbers in the same greenhouse? If not,why? A: Thanx for your question. I'm not sure what you mean about alpines. Tomatoes and cucumbers are ...
Seeds	8/15/2005
Q: I am doing research for class and I was needing to know what is the heaviest seed ever. Can a seed ... A: Thanx for your question. I believe the largest and heaviest seed in the world is the seed of a palm ...
tomato plant question	8/8/2005
Q: Followup To Question - This is more of a plant question but I thought maybe you can help.I started ... A: Thanx for using us again. It sounds like a pest. Could be a pest specific to cucumbers and ...
tomato plant question	8/1/2005
Q: This is more of a plant question but I thought maybe you can help.I started tomatos from seed ... A: Thanx for the followup. Cukes love the heat as long as they're getting a lot of water. Sometimes, ...
tomato plant question	7/20/2005
Q: This is more of a plant question but I thought maybe you can help.I started tomatos from seed ... A: Thanx for your question. Tomatoes originate from mountainous