I live in zone 4, have oregano vulgaris (common oregano) and Greek oregano in a raised bed with other herbs and, each year, they come back strong...
Thank you so much, Toni..felt bad about doing that!
I've grown Red Russian kale for 4 years now and really have found it to be not only an excellant grower, but highly productive as well. I usually...
A few more tips on the phaleonopsis orchids: when blooming ceases and the flowers drop (they last a month), DO NOT cut off the spikes (stems...
THANK YOU, Anette! I couldn't find any information on doing this but do know it's advised for shallots to force production there, and it seems to...
No, I don't. Bags came in a package deal along with garlic and shallots also, no varieties listed. Planted excess yellows for green onions (at 2...
Sjoerd: I did top onions in containers with three differant tomatoes to see what would come of it, have noticed they are bulbing despite the...
I don't grow the waves, but do the double-blossoming, cascading ones and singles from seed every year and can tell you what I've observed with...
I have onions whose tops have gotten completely out of hand, are flopping in all directions! Question is: can I top these to force better bulb...
Fish_4_all: please try this: look in your phone book for the nearest University of Washington EXTENSION SERVICE office (I know there's one in...
Horsetail contains large amounts of silica, is best used as a scouring agent. To do this, collect the leafless stems, dry briefly in the sun, tie...
When looking at those luscious plants for sale in stores, you must remember they are grown under ultimate COMMERCIAL conditions: regulated...
Why not try some FERTILIZER? If a liquid, mix at half-strength to apply. If a pelleted timed-released type, just work a bit into top of starting...
I have a battery-powered weedeater I only use for quick trims along drive, under trees or along flower beds out front. Doesn't cut a big swath...
Sjoerd: you've made my day with the great pictures of your lottie, Mamma duck, and the WORMS in your soil..all were just fabulous as was the...
Try Charlie's Greenhouse and Supply in Mount Vernon, Wash.. They can help you and if not, can give you some good tips on where to go/what to use.
Newgrown's tip on venting is an excellant one and should be incorporated into the design. An ideal place for them, if roof's to be an inverted...
drissel: try this site, www.ladyslipper.com/paphfaq.htm and I think you'll find answers to questions about your paphs. Information on there is super!
Those orchids are simply BEAUTIFUL, Sherry, the blooms on the phaleanopsis should last a month before "going by". When they do, don't cut off the...
I CHEAT wih the onions, start out buying bags of 50 little bulblets (can be found in hardware stores or chain stores with a gardening...
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