Sharon asks… Does anyone have any helpful money saving tips for gardening? We have a neighborhood news sheet we put out for our own folks who are mid income and some are currently unemployed, so to help them cut some gardening dollar corners, might you have an idea that we could share in our next […]
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Dec 18
Your Questions About Gardening
Lisa asks… What are the Pros and Cons of growing your own food? vegetables, fruits, and chickens? GardenersCardiff answers: The good is the fresh vegetables taste a lot better than what comes from the store. Fresh eggs are much better. So are fruits. The bad. You have to work to plant, water and take care […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Mary asks… What are some tips for starting an herb garden and growing berries and vegetables? …and can I grow them in the same garden or should I use pots for them? GardenersCardiff answers: Good Evening Jack Lapidus, My first and most important tip would be: If you are going to be a gardener, than […]
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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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Your Questions About Gardening
Paul asks… What are the tax consequences of growing your own food? If I grow food for my own personal consumption, do I owe federal income tax on that food? I would apreciate answers from those knowledgeable of the U.S. tax code. GardenersCardiff answers: As long as you do not sell it, it is tax […]
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