QuestionI seem to have a lot of spiders in my flower garden, webs everywhere....my question is, are they harmful to the plants since they are all webbed up or are they beneficial in eating aphids etc.......thanks, J
QuestionI use all orgnic products on my lawn. I have been told corn gluten meal is fertilizer as well as a seed emergence; however I cant buy it in this area. Can I use just plain corn meal as a seed eme
QuestionI cant buy corn gluten meal is this area, I would like to know if I could use the corn meeal we use for cooking? In the past you have given me a tremendos amount of information, I cant thank you enough
QuestionHi Mack, A few years ago I thought it would be neat if I could gather some leaves,(from various trees), as they turn colors in Fall, spread and attatch them on a mat or matted board like they insert behind a
QuestionI noticed in one of your previous answers that you know how to avoid the little kitties making your flower beds into litter boxes. Does that include spraying the yard. And what is the best way to go about th
Questionhello Charlotte, i dont really have a specific question, im really just looking for tips on the organic/permaculture way of cultivating tomatillos. my idea so far is to grow them in raised beds planted in
QuestionHow would I be able to grow ginger root? Have raised beds which I grow most of my vegtables - would I need specific areas or soils to do so? Hope to hear from you shortly. Thanks. AnswerHi; Sorry I have bee
QuestionI mulch my blueberries with woood chips and I would like to know if it would be benefical to spray with a 5% vinegar solution in order to create an acid soil condition for the blueberries. AnswerVinegar is
QuestionHi- Thanks for volunteering! My question is in regards to my Loquat Tree SEEDS. I grow many things, but need help with some info on this tree.... After the 1000s of loquats ripen and fall off the tree, they
QuestionHi- Thanks for volunteering! My question is in regards to my Loquat Tree SEEDS. I grow many things, but need help with some info on this tree.... After the 1000s of loquats ripen and fall off the tree, they
QuestionHi I am growing some tomatoes in a pot in FLorida, and the instructions said to use a fish fertilizer. I definitely dont want to do that, as I practice a vegan diet. Is there a such thing as organic ferti
How can I make my daffodils grow larger?
QuestionHow can I make my daffodils grow larger? What can I put in the holes when I plant them? AnswerDaffodils should be planted in the late summer or early fall when the temperatures are not going to be hig
Fall Garden, Charlottesville, VA
QuestionMy daughter has asked me to start a small garden for her. What seeds and/or transplants would you suggest for early September planting in VA. AnswerHi Blanche; Well, it is very early to start thinkin
QuestionDear Frank or Vicky, I have three raised beds behind my house for growing veggies for my family. Last year had a rather poor results with it. this year i had a soil test done at our local exte
QuestionHi Mack I plan to start an asparagus garden this spring.I Plan on getting 25 Jersey Giant roots. Planting them about 15 inches apart. My question. How big of an area will the asparagus spears g
Natural Spray to rid fruit trees of moss
QuestionI have a old orchard of trees that I just pruned that produced marvelous fruit last year. I live in the northwest and they are full of moss and I would like to get rid of that naturally. Someone mentio
QuestionHello! I am getting ready to plant a garden in which the plants will be mainly used in folklore/herbal medicine recipes, and I am trying to find a referance (a person, on-line, or a book) that could help me
Pet friendly pesticides / alternatives??
Questionhow do we keep insects out of our garden without endangering pets and other wildlife? thanks in advance - juli AnswerIf you have an organic soil that is well balanced in nutrient content, that will help a
Starting an organic garden in a compromised setting
Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I want to start an organic garden, and I want to start composting. However, the yard where I live has been heavily treated with chemical fertilizers
QuestionWe have just moved back to the family farm. We have the room and the equipment and want to plant an acre to sweet corn. We will plant in stages to guarantee a continuing supply of sweet corn for us and the n
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