Donald asks… container garden…what’s best? I have a small patio area and would like to start a container garden. what is the best plant to plant that will provide me color and look really nice. I’m thinking impatients….I think there is more out there. I live in zone 6. Where is a good place to […]
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Apr 13
Your Questions About Gardening
Michael asks… Will ‘garden safe’ insecticide soap harm a marijuana plant? I’ve been hearing any store bought pesticide will kill a plant. But I found some that says garden safe, better for you and your garden. And blogs say soap is good to use, is this safe? GardenersCardiff answers: I always like to go as […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
John asks… If there was an imminent food shortage, what would you stock up on? Really want a list of suggestions as to what can keep well for 4-6 months frozen or in a cupboard. GardenersCardiff answers: Dried beans and grains (rice, quinoa, amaranth, oats, buckwheat, rye, etc) and a food mill or food processor […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Charles asks… Lasagna gardening (layering), any tips? Hey.. Has anyone ever did what is considered “Lasagna Gardening“, aka the “No dig garden”, or “Layered Garden”? I’m planning to try it… …and am wondering – anyone here ever have success with this method? Any tips to share? =) GardenersCardiff answers: I was fascinated when I first […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Donald asks… Which of these magazines should I choose a free 1-year subscription to? Good Housekeeping Esquire® Magazine Harper’s BAZAAR® Magazine Traditional Home Better Homes and Gardens Details Magazine I’m a male in my 30s. I was thinking of choosing either Details or Esquire. However, I’ve read Better Homes & Gardens in the past, and […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Mandy asks… What items from the grocery store can be planted to grow your own food? I’ve planted some watermelon seeds I had on hand to get some sprouts that I may cut and use for salad greens or in a stir fry like bean sprouts – but what other things can I do easily, […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
George asks… What kind of information do you look for when you go to gardening sites? I want to start gardening next spring/summer or maybe do container gardening so Im trying to find some good gardening sites that have tips and information for gardening, things like tools, design, flower tips, and that kind of stuff. […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Sharon asks… Do you have a book recommendation about Container Gardening for Vegetables? I’m a novice gardener and I’m interested in starting a vegetable garden next year, but would need to do it in containers. Do you have any book recommendations for container gardening? I’m also looking for suggestions on how to get started and […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
George asks… What are some topics you like to read on? I’m writing articles for some blogs and I’m running out of content. If you are online what would interest you? Do you like human interests stories, news, family, business, gardening etc. GardenersCardiff answers: Ancestry history, Current events (David Carradine, flight 447, etc), Web site […]
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