James asks…
How should I start a pepper garden?
I really like gardening but I want to start growing peppers like habanaros bhut jolokia and Trinidad scorpions so how should I start when should I start where can I get seeds how many peppers can I get from 1 plant can I sell excess peppers I don’t need where can I sell them and how do I grow peppers?
GardenersCardiff answers:
It is too late to start your plants from seed. Purchase small plants from your local nursery or garden center. They need to be planted in full sun and soil rich in humus. They are also very suitable for pots on you patio. The vibrant color of the fruit make them very attractive plants. Different varieties produce different amounts. Contact your county for FREE professional advice specific for you region. I have sold excess vegetables at farmer’s markets and independent, locally owned vegetable markets.
I have also pickled and canned peppers and vegetables to sell and to give as gifts.
Maria asks…
What is a list of small things I can put in a gift basket for my dad for Christmas?
After hours and hours of thinking of something to get my dad, I’ve finally came up with a small idea. I’ve gonna have one semi-expensive thing in a gift basket surrounded with other small things for my dad. The big thing is going to be a new, quality checkbook since his is so beat up, it’s insane. Do you have any idea on what I can get him to surround the wallet? Just small, cheap things that a dad would like.
GardenersCardiff answers:
What about a calculator and a fancy pen? A bottle of his favorite cologne? A mini bottle of champagne? A packet of peanuts? Some winter gloves? A mug with his name on, or with ‘best dad!’ on.
Some books. How about some tools? Maybe you could buy him a little painted boat that sits on a stand? A photograph frame? What about a gardening set if he likes gardening? Some DVD’s? How about some underwear with a funny word on?
Have a merry christmas!
Richard asks…
What type of gift card do you most like to receive?
I want to offer a gift card as a prize in a corporate promotion and want to find out what type of gift card people most like to receive. Specific suggestions would be welcome.
GardenersCardiff answers:
If you are giving out a gift card for a specific city, make sure the card can be used in that area. For example, I live on the south coast of Oregon. We have 1 Starbucks (in the hospital), few major retailers (no Target, no Home Depot or Lowes, no Office Depot, no Olive Garden or similar restaurants, no Borders or Dalton bookstores). So getting a gift card from one of these vendors wouldn’t attract many people to participate in the promotion.
What we do have (so would be more likely in ‘any’ city) – Walmart, Kmart, JC Penney, McDonalds. Another option is a card that can be used online – these can be used anyplace in the US.
My personal favorite card – Either a American Express, DiscoverCard, JCPenny or Amazon giftcard.
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