George asks…
Can I plant any kind of potato eyes to get those kind of potatoes?
I want to grow my own potatoes. I love Yukon Gold and red potatoes. I need to know if I can plant the eyes from these and grow them in Ohio. I don’t know if some potatoes only grow in different climates. Also, is it possible to grow Vidalia onions myself in Ohio? And if so, how do I do it? Thanks to all who answer!
GardenersCardiff answers:
If you grow potatoes from cut up pieces here’s a few things to consider:
1. Some potatoes from grocery stores have “anti-sprout” chemicals put on them so they will keep longer in storage, this chemical usually wears off in time
2. Make sure to let the cut potato pieces dry out for a couple of days so the cut sides have a dried out “skin” on them, otherwise they will attract bugs to munch them before they will sprout.
I live in Michigan and my Yukon Gold potatoes are growing like Crazy.
The best way to grow any type of onions is to start from Sets-these are tiny little onions that have been saved from the previous year, they are about the size of a nickel, more or less. Take these little guys and poke them into the ground every 4 inches or so, after you’ve de-weeded and worked up the ground. Make sure the pointy end of the onion is up, that’s where it will sprout from. Cover them over and water them so the soil settles. Water them every couple of days if it doesn’t rain. Onions are easy to grow in containers too. If you want, you can harvest and use the green pieces (when they get more than 8 inches tall) to use as green onions or scallions, like in cream cheese.
Happy onioning!
Maria asks…
What veg can I simply plant into the ground in the UK and leave it to grow?
I have started to become interested in growing my own veg, I am growing tomato plants and other plants in pots with compost in, transferring them into bigger pots as they grow larger etc. Now if my job changes I may not have the time to babysit all these plants, so I wanted to go back to basics and know what seeds I can put into my allotment and leave them to grow with minimal maintenance except watering during a drought and weeding.
Thanks again for your advice
GardenersCardiff answers:
You can plant pretty well anything you like, most things only need watering – if you have an allotment then the world is your oyster. Most allotments have a clubshouse where you can meet other allotment holders and share hints and tips, I would seek out the old timers with the best patches for their advice. If there are several other young people with busy jobs why not see if they would be happy to do a watering rota so that you only have to make one week night visit to water each week but you water each others allotments as well as your own.
Jenny asks…
Why are so many people growing cannabis?
In the last 10 years there has been a massive increase in homegrown weed in the U.K
Not much of the cannabis in the U.K is imported in from abroad anymore.
Whats caused the increase in people growing there own in recent years, Is it due to the fact more people are turning away from the drug Alcohol and are now using cannabis?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Maybe because its been proven to be a drug with little damage compared to other drugs, its hard to overdose from it and its been kept illegal due to rumors.
And some people with MS grow it to treat themselves, some woman with MS said it made her life worth living on this documentary
i think it was called something like “the truth about cannabis”. I found it on youtube but i can’t find it anymore
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Mary asks…
Would you tend to agree or disagree that people are rediscovering vegetable gardening in America?
Almost year-round, when I visit Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware or any nursery, it tends to be active with people buying supplies for their garden. Also, I have been seeing television programs focusing on neighborhood gardens; there are even websites about “living off of the grid” that incorporate how to live off of your patio garden. What is your view on all this?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I feel the prices of food today is contributing to the fact more people are growing their own. I am totally stunned at the prices I see at the market. We have been growing a garden for about thirty years and the funny thing is,we have no place to really grow one. If there is a will there is a way. We have grown just about everything there is but all in large pots and tubs around the pool and patio. The funniest one I can remember growing are the cantaloupes. We had them in pots but the fruit is so heavy they needed support as they couldn’t lay on the ground to grow. This is kind of embarrassing to say, but I put them in a pair of panty hose and tied them to the fence behind.The panty hose allowed them to grow quite large and supported their weight.Like I said, if there is a will there is a way and I refuse to pay the prices of today’s food when I can grow my own. I think more people should try doing this. It’s fun and fun for the kids. Kind of brings the family together again.
Donald asks…
Where can I get supplies for a Japanese garden diorama?
I need to make a small diorama of a japanese garden (not a zen garden) does anyone know where I could find some good supplies for it?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I guess you’d just use the same stuff that hobby shops sell for making the landscaping for model railroads, etc…. Grass, trees, bushes, gravel, etc. To make a flowering cherry tree for a diorama I once made (for the opera Madame Butterfly), which was seen through the sliding doors, I glued tiny bits of scrunched toilet paper to a multi-branch twig I cut outdoors… Looked pretty convincing!
HTH,
Diane B.
Chris asks…
Best garden supply store for indoor gardening?
what is the best one stop place to shop for indoor gardening? I need lights,soil,nutrients,tomatto,lettuce, and basil seeds. And growing pots. Lowe’s? Homedepot? Walmart? Other? i am searching specifically for CFL lights due to the low cost and good results i have heard about. If nothing else where would i go to get good 65 to 120 wat 6500k CFL’s?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Check out Spray-N-Grow Hydroponics….everything you need for indoor gardening – Fertilizer, supplements, foliar spray, light systems, etc.
Http://www.spray-n-growhydroponics.com/
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