Susan asks…
I want to grow my own herbs?
Where can i find seeds or starters, for basil, rosemary and the such?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Your local garden center or nursery. And come spring, often even home improvement stores that have “home & garden” section will have both plants and seeds.
Ken asks…
Growing herbs in upstate new york?
I’m looking to grow my own herbs this year… I cook a lot and I don’t like having to pay $5-$10 for flavorless dry herbs when I can grow them at home.
I’m looking to grow basil, parsley, cilantro, mint, sage, and lavender. I intend on growing them in their own individual containers hanging over a railing, as we have a family of rabbits living underneath our deck.
Where can I buy the seeds? When should I start growing them?
Any advice and suggestions are greatly appreciated!
GardenersCardiff answers:
Walk into any hardware store, or a Target or Wal-mart. They all have those seeds. You’ll need containers, soil, and plenty of sunlight. It is still a bit cold to start the seeds outside, so use a sunny window for now. Then when it warms up, move the herbs outside.
If you get too many herbs, and need to trim the plants, go ahead and trim the extra herbs, then hang them upside down to dry. Fresh dried herbs taste better than store bought.
Sharon asks…
Help with growing herbs?
I want to create a herb garden but I don’t know what herbs to grow. Also, does anyone know anything about herb to herb companion growing?
oh. right. sorry. I live in Australia, in the Central West part of NSW
GardenersCardiff answers:
Hi; Why not grow herbs you may use in cooking? Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley _Italian and curled, coriander.
They can all be grown now. Herb to herb companion planting I dont think is a big issue, but alot of herbs are used as companion planting with vegetables. Eg, garlic with roses (to keep aphids away), wormwood in the vegie garden to keep white moths at bay, etc. Go to your local nursery and see what herbs they have in stock, im sure you will find plenty that you just MUST have and goodluck. Im sure you will love growing your own herbs.
Cheers
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William asks…
Why do doctor’s offices have such BORING magazines?
Why is there never any Cosmo or Vogue issues? Just boring parenting & home & garden magazines IF that. I always have to bring my mp3 player to entertain myself not to mention to drown out the sound of snot-nosed kids!
GardenersCardiff answers:
It has to do with blood pressure. Most peoples blood pressure goes up 5 to 20 points when a PA or lab technician takes it. Now if you were reading Cosmo or Vogue (which are known for their spicy racy content at times. Your blood pressure would go up. Then when it was time to take your blood pressure your blood pressure would go up even more.
Gotta keep the crowd calm. It’s just a guess.
Donald asks…
Is Weeder’s Digest a good name for a gardening magazine?
All of the articles on gardening have been condensed of course.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Yes. I can purchase it at the Barbara Wawa across the street from the Wed Wobster on Woute 66.
Note to self: check 10 watt bulb on head for possibility of burn out.
Sandy asks…
Do you know the best gardening book or magazine for the Pacific NW? (SW Washington to be exact)?
I am really getting into gardening and making my backyard a save haven, but I just don’t know what to plant.
GardenersCardiff answers:
You really can’t beat the “Sunset Western Garden Book” for those of us living in “the west.” It’s specific to our climate and has a zone rating for our area too. The book is easy to follow and covers a wide variety of plants. It’s a great book to begin with!
Http://www.sunset.com/sunset/bookstore/article/0,21684,750512,00.html
You can pick it up easily…bookstores, home improvement stores, Costco. As far as what to plant, go to a good local nursery and begin to ask questions, they will be very helpful and offer good advice. Good luck.
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Ruth asks…
What kind of flowers and plants are cheap and easy to grow?
I’m in MN.
NEW to gardening!
Moved into a house with no landscape work done at all and made a little flower garden in complete sunlight and was wondering what would work well?
Something easy to care for.
The cheaper the better 
Some flowers and plants please.
Thank you all are great!!
I live in Minnesota, USA.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Where do you live?
In warm climates you can plant “Inpatients.” i planTed some 8 years ago, they have not stopped blooming. Still shows Great today
but in MN after the last frost date
with full sun,
suggest go to a garden center and pick up some Marigolds, Petunias, for summer planting
ask your garden center about planting tulips, and other bulbs in the fall for early spring flowers
also ask which perennials ( come up evey year)
Laura asks…
How do you make a home-made water feature?
please send me links to easy and cheap home-made water features for my garden. Thank you!
GardenersCardiff answers:
Some home improvement stores offer very inexpensive fake stones along with pumps, easy to set up. Large stones can be back brakers. Have seen fountain systems for less than $100.00. Could cost you more to go out and buy and transport large stones weighing 50 lbs and up.
Nancy asks…
Wheres the best place to get home made hydroponics information?
I am interesting on doing some community improvement project on next meeting and I would like to “teach my community to fish” if you get the idea. I already have a home made hydroponics garden but base my work on books and chemistry, I would like to links for good easier project ideas and keep their own creativity on their own projects.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Information seems to be prevalent on the web by googling “homemade hydroponics”, but here’s a few sites to start you out:
http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Homemade-Hydroponics-System
http://www.homemadehydroponicsreview.com/
Good luck!
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