David asks… What is the best method for freezing green beans? I grow my own vegetables and would like to freeze my romano beans. Last year, I followed blanching instructions carefully. After draining the water from them, I sealed them in a freezer bag using a food saver appliance. They were kept frozen for 3 […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Michael asks… How can I make a potted herb mini-garden? I want to make a potted herb garden for a Christmas gift for my dad. He loves cooking and all, and I’d like to make it with the following herbs -Cilantro -Basil -Rosemary -Oregano -Parsley -Tarragon or thyme Can these herbs be store bought as […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Steven asks… What do weed trees look like? I have a big problem in my back yard! All the trees that were beautiful and big keep dying, and a bunch of new ones keep growing on their own. I think the ones that are growing on their own are a result of weeds. Does anyone […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Donna asks… What is your opinion of the Royal Empress Tree? I have ordered one from a gardening magazine, but now im afraid to plant it !! I have heard very conflicting opinions online about it and wanted to know if anyone here has had any personal experience with one. Some say it depends on […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Mandy asks… Where can I find the cheapest and most fertile land in the US? We are thinking of leaving the rat raise and growing our own food, living off the grid etc, back to basics you know. Does anybody know which part of the country has the most fertile land with a long growing […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Sharon asks… How do you create a community garden on a slight incline? I’m a novice to gardening and we are planning to create a community garden. The area suggested is on a slight incline. Maybe 20-30 degree. What are the particular challenges involved in creating a garden in such a landscape and also how […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Sandy asks… Can I still plant veggies if my soil stinks? I’m pretty sure my backyard’s soil has been contaminated by urine and feces by my dog for about 5 years… is there anyway I could make the soil healthy again so I can start planting things? I would really like to grow my own […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Jenny asks… How do you grow large zucchini for stuff zucchini? what are some gardening tips? GardenersCardiff answers: U water them and feed them and give them sun and MIRACLE GROW Mary asks… WHAT are the best flowers to grow in the NT.can we grow lilliums.? all gardening tips will be appreciated. GardenersCardiff answers: What […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Sharon asks… When is the cost of beer going up? I’ve heard that the cost of beer is going to skyrocket due to the cost of hops, a main ingredient. Which batch is going to be the one with a hefty price-tag? GardenersCardiff answers: It has been slowly raising over the past 6 to 9 […]
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