Sharon asks… Why is it illegal to grow your own tobacco? Is it because the gov’t is, oh so concerned about our health, or is it to make sure the Big Tobaccy has no competition? Just goes to show that, once again, Americans are free-er [sic] than Canadians, because it is illegal to grow it […]
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Jan 21
Jan 20
Your Questions About Gardening
Nancy asks… What brand of potting soil should I use for vegetables? What brand of potting soil should I use for my container garden in So Cal? I understand that the different vegetables will require different fertilizers but what is a good and preferably inexpensive basic soil to use? Any other container gardening tips are […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Mary asks… How to grow your own vegetables and herbs? I would like to grow my own vegetables and herbs in my back yard. I have the perfect amount of sun light it gets back there it would be perfect for location. I have hesitated doing this only because I worry if it is safe […]
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Jan 17
Your Questions About Gardening
Mandy asks… How do I make tobacco for a pipe? How do I flavor it as well?? Hey everybody. I am planning on soon getting my first tobacco pipe. While I intend on purchasing my first tobacco for smoking, I plan on growing my own too. Can anyone tell me how to make tobacco for […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Susan asks… When is the best time to start an herb garden? I want to start an herb garden and don’t know where to begin. Where is the best place to get the starts, when is the best time to start it and should it be indoors or outside? GardenersCardiff answers: Most garden centers will […]
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Jan 14
Your Questions About Gardening
Daniel asks… How do I grow a wall garden? saw it in a recent garden magazine….i would like to grow chicks and hens in particular! GardenersCardiff answers: You have to get the half baskets and hang them on your wall where you’d like and plant the hen and chick, anlso rose moss make a nice […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
William asks… How will you weather the current economic depression? Hoarding canned goods? Growing you own food stuffs and canning? Hunting/Fishing? America is not prepared for a food shortage. People in the high rise apartments in the urban areas may well starve. The new currency will be growable land GardenersCardiff answers: I’m not doing anything […]
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Your Questions About Gardening
Maria asks… What do I need to start a outdoor fruit and vegetable garden? I’m trying to start a garden in my backyard, but I don’t know what I need to get it up and started. I went to home depot and I just ended up feeling like the guy was just trying to sell […]
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