Ruth asks…
what is market gardening?
GardenersCardiff answers:
In market gardening is the relatively small-scale production of fruits, vegetables and flowers as cash crops, frequently sold directly to consumers and restaurants. It is distinguishable from other types of farming by the diversity of crops grown on a small area of land, typically, from under one acre (0.4hA) to a few acres, or sometimes in greenhouses. Such a farm is sometimes called a market garden or truck farm.
Market gardening as a business is based on providing a wide range and steady supply of fresh produce through the local growing season. Many different crops and varieties are grown, in contrast with large, industrialized farms, which tend to specialize in high volume production of single crops, a practice known as monoculture. Market gardening also employs more manual labor and gardening techniques, compared to large-scale mechanized farming. Because production is relatively low-volume, sales are often through local fresh produce outlets, such as on-farm stands, farmers’ markets, community-supported agriculture subscriptions, restaurants and independent produce stores.
Donald asks…
need a lanscaping supply store in chicago land illinois?
that sells river rocks by the ton, bushes, srubs, gardening slupplies
GardenersCardiff answers:
Type in landscaping supply store or nursery and whatever city you are looking in and you will have your answer.
Robert asks…
What is organic gardening?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Organic gardening relies on healthy soil and good weed and pest control using natural means. Organic soil tends to be quite rich and many organic gardeners
have their own compost bins so they can enrich the soil they have naturally. Many garden supply stores sell compost bins and barrels. They also sell food scrap bins for the kitchen to enrich the organic compost heap. Good soil is the key to organic gardening and you can only get there by either buying good organic compost or making your own with a compost bin.
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John asks…
Will Rye and Radish seeds grow better with or without garlic powder and why?
This is my final exam for my biology class and I have no way to obtain the seeds needed, everywhere is out of lawn and garden supplies. I have told my teacher about my problem and she says it is my problem not hers. I am not sure how to go about this but I can’t fail this class, PLEASE help!
GardenersCardiff answers:
You can try some seed catalog companies:
Bupee Seed Catalog: www.Burpee.com
Parks Seed Catalog: www.parksseed.com
Henry Fields Catalog: www.Henryfields.com
Call their toll-free number and explain you problem. I’m sure they will be able to ship you the needed seeds quickly.
As far at the garlic powder is concerned, the only effect I know of is garlic powder is likely to inhibit some kinds of bacteria. As the powder is broken down it may contain some nutrients that the growing seedlings might use. I predicted that there will little difference between the treated seeds and the controls. You were planning to use the same types of seeds in the same potting soil as the treated seeds with garlic powder.
Ken asks…
We make environmentally sound products how do we reach the buyer?
We are asking what will motivate people to search out safer chemicals such as cleaners and garden supplys. Is it government regulations or are there people out there searching for these products?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I worked once for distributor that represented a small company that obtained u.s. Rights to a soil microorganism that was discovered in england and was researched by university of idaho and found significant agricultural applications to ward of soil diseases by becoming part of the plants root system. This was 11 years ago. A large chemical company and a large contributor to the university forced them to sell rights to the microorganism to their corporation west of texas, therefore giving them California. Meaning they had the most environmentally progressive and largest market. They shelved the product. Underfunded we struggled on for two years. The owner had to regretfully let us go. He is still hanging on to this day. The product is safe, i got testing started by organic farmers, nurseries, other universities, county agents, even a prison system but with little money it was to little or no avail and the product still not widely known. That is how it works.
Sandra asks…
Where can I buy a porch goose in the New Orleans area?
I’m trying to find a housewarming gift for my sister. I’m headed down later this week and want to bring her a cement/concrete porch goose (very self explanatory), but don’t want to bring it with me from Ohio, where they’re pretty ubiquitous.
Does anybody know of garden supply stores in the Metairie/Kenner/Destrehan areas where I can find such a thing? Please let me know!
GardenersCardiff answers:
I dont know if they specifically have a porch goose but both are great garden centers.
Perino’s Garden Center Company
3100 Veterans Memorial Blvd , Metairie , LA , 70002-6044
Garden shop offers roses and plants at reasonable prices and offers a large selection.
Charvet’s Garden Center
4511 Clearview Pkwy , Metairie , LA , 70006-2393
This garden center’s two locations offer convenience, knowledge and professional care.
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Jenny asks…
Can you plant the sprouted potatoes you buy in the store or do you have to have special ones from garden suppl
I have a large bag of supermarket potatoes that have sprouted. I have only ever planted the ones you buy in garden supply stores, will these produce a good crop of potatoes?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Yes, they will produce potatoes. But you will have to leave the potatoes out in the sun for a few days before you plant them. They put a chemical on the potatoes that helps to keep them from sprouting, putting them in the sun helps eliminate the effects of the chemical so they will sprout.
Thomas asks…
What is the least expensive company for shipping of products in USA?
Starting a e- commerce store with a drop shipper whose products are fences and garden supplies.
GardenersCardiff answers:
I find that for big, heavy stuff…UPS GROUND is the way to go. If you mail heavy garden supplies through the US postal system, it’ll cost you a fortune because of the package weight…think of what it costs to mail books if you try to send them by first class or priority, and package weight is the only criteria USPS uses to price the cost to mail.
UPS GROUND, on the other hand, specializes in heavy boxes and bases the rate on the size of the box, rather than the weight. My opinion is that Fed Ex is good for getting small letter type packages places fast and DHL’s forte is overseas shipping (import/export stuff). Best place to get more info about these services:
Donald asks…
How can I get a permit to ship seeds internationally?
I sell seeds online (mostly fruit and vegetables) and people from Canada and the UK are interested in buying from me. I know I have to have permits to ship seeds internationally, but most online garden supply stores offer overseas shipping so it is possible.
I’ve called the postal service and asked for resources but they weren’t sure where to go, and I’ve also visited the government websites for the countries I want to ship to, but never found any clear answers.
Does anybody know where and how I can get the permits?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I bought this one: http://www.techawave.com/techawave/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=541907
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Mark asks…
About Auatralia’s major gardening supplies retailer(10 m)?
Does anyone have the name of Auatralia’s major gardening supplies retailer?
I mean it sells garening products(eg. seeds, fertilizer, etc) and have many shops in australia?
i need to do a marketing assignment,URGENT!!
GardenersCardiff answers:
Bunnings? Or Mitre10. Though I think the later is more home improvement.
Lizzie asks…
What is the best organic gardening supply company?
I would love to start to organic garden but I cannot find the supplies in my local garden supply stores. Any catalog suggestions would be great. Thank you.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Avant-Gardening is highly recommended.
Http://www.avant-gardening.com/
Ruth asks…
Gardening/Growing supplies in Aberdeen UK (house plant potting mix, plant food, plat pots etc)?
Gardening/Growing supplies in Aberdeen UK (house plant potting mix, plant food, plat pots etc) can’t find any such shops in google or yahoo, help please
GardenersCardiff answers:
Really?
Walmart
Kmart
Home Depot
Lowes
or similar store.
Or one of these: http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=garden+center+aberdeen+uk&fr=ush-ans
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