Charles asks… Have you noticed an increase in wild birds this year? We have more variety visiting our gardens and i’ve seen some in the locality which haven’t been around for years like Jays and Kingfishers. http://www.express.co.uk/blogs/post/268/blog/2011/05/22/248012/A-rare-treat-down-by-the-riverbank GardenersCardiff answers: Yes we have had lots of birds, all types of finches, wagtails, blackbirds, starlings, wood pigeons, […]
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Aug 31
Aug 30
Your Questions About Gardening
Lisa asks… How often do you use a cookbook? The Blondes Cookbook Monday It’s fun to cook for Bob. Today I made angel food cake. The recipe said beat 12 eggs separately. The neighbors were nice enough to loan me the extra bowls. Tuesday He wanted fruit salad for supper. The recipe said serve without […]
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Aug 28
Your Questions About Gardening
Lisa asks… Any gardening tips for a newbie? just started gardening a few weeks ago, already have peas carrots cantalope watermelon tomatoes and cucumbers and lettuce growing. im excited but just wondering if anyone has tips or secreats they want to share with me? GardenersCardiff answers: Wow for a first time gardener you have alot […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
David asks… How is your cooking compared to this? MONDAY It’s fun to cook for Bob. Today I made angel food cake. The recipe said beat 12 eggs separately. The neighbors were nice enough to loan me some extra bowls. TUESDAY Bob wanted fruit salad for supper. The recipe said serve without dressing. So I […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Laura asks… Is it rewarding and fun to grow your own vegetables in your back garden ? for years now, I’ve had this fascination and desire to do gardening. Its fun, its relaxing and therapeutic and rewarding. Its november – what sort of Vegetables might I be able to grow now – thru into Dec,Jan […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Jenny asks… How will the pH of my soil affect my gardening tools and materials? GardenersCardiff answers: As long as you wash/rinse them after working and then oil them when done you and the tools will be fine. Mandy asks… What is more adorable: Bums with shopping carts or bums with gardening tools? I saw […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
William asks… Blonde cooking joke, see what you think? MONDAY It’s fun to cook for Bob. Today I made angel food cake. The recipe said beat 12 eggs separately. The neighbors were nice enough to loan me some extra bowls. TUESDAY Bob wanted fruit salad for supper. The recipe said serve without dressing. So I […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Donald asks… is it legal to grow your own tobacco in the united states? GardenersCardiff answers: Sure…not that it stops me from growing other things. =P Charles asks… is it illegal to grow your own tobacco? I don’t think it is but I could be wrong GardenersCardiff answers: No, it’s not illegal. Http://www.angelfire.com/wizard/tobacco There are […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Mandy asks… whats a good gift for someone into gardening/compost? My husband is into organic gardening and his compost pile is making me want to barf. If there was some product to break it down, it would be a win/win for us! He is also growing blueberries/raspberries/ and a peach tree. Thansk for any advice. […]
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