Sharon asks… Growing vegetables.? I am thinking of using my very large garden to grow vegetables. Any tips on which are easiest to grow in the UK ( Shropshire ) I want to grow stuff that will attract as few as possible insects and pigeons. GardenersCardiff answers: Beginning a vegetable garden is a massive project […]
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Jun 07
Your Questions About Gardening
Helen asks… What are some helpful hints for growing fruits and veggies? I decided to grow my own garden this year (finally). I am starting small. I bought – 5 tomato plants 1 eggplant plant 2 cucumber plant 1 cantelope plant I bought cages for the tomato plants. How do I plant them? What is […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
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 […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Helen asks… How do I start a vegetable garden in Vermont? There is a run down used-to-be garden in the corner of my property, and i want to turn it into a functioning garden again. Trouble is, I have never had a garden before. I need to know what kind of things I can grow […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
James asks… How to care for a young snapdragon plant…? My best friend just gave me a young snapdragon plant for the holiday season, and, well… Frankly, I don’t exactly have a green thumb. Or, I should say, Iv never tested to see if I have a green thumb. But snapdragons are my favorite flower, […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Maria asks… i have no clue what im doing but im starting a garden looking for advice and tips? im looking to start a garden. i have not a clue what im doing but im going to try it out. need a hobby. ive been reading books and watching some gardening shows. i started this […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Richard asks… Of all vegetables, only 2 can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons…Need your help? All other vegetables have to be replanted every year. What are these 2 vegetables? GardenersCardiff answers: It does depend on where you live, but green peppers and peppadews (so the pepper and chili family) can […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Lisa asks… Gardening tips….bell pepper? Does anyone have any gardening tips for growing bell peppers? GardenersCardiff answers: What, is cyanne2ak nuts?? The plant HAS to flower to produce peppers!! The pepper comes from the flower.(a very small white flower about the size of a dime) I have been growing Bell peppers in the N.E. For […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Robert asks… Seniors, do you start in the house garden plants from seeds? I am taking a giant leap of faith today….am starting plants for the community garden. I have just planted up a lot of little pots!!! GardenersCardiff answers: I prefer to start my own tomato plants and peppers indoors. I also start basil, […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Joseph asks… With the Tomato scare as well as other vegetables and fruits are you thinking of growing your own? GardenersCardiff answers: Even as I write I have 6 tomato plants, 3 green pepper plants, cucumbers and watermelons growing in my garden. Nancy asks… Is America better now that Obama doesn’t let you collect your […]
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