General
State College, PA
I live in central Pennsylvania (zone 6) and killed some of my lawn before last growing season in order to make a vegetable garden. Things grew quite well with a little bit of plant food & compost side-dressing.
What would be recommended to do this year to help my soil evolve from lawn to...
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by: Ruth Nissly
(6 points)
Posted: February 27, 2013
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Broccoli
State College, PA
I hate flea beetles. I grew great broccoli at my first garden and was so excited, then moved and my new garden had flea beetles that chewed the broccoli plants so much that they died. I moved again, last year, and the first year at this garden I refused to grow broccoli because I was afraid it...
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by: Ruth Nissly
(6 points)
Posted: February 27, 2013
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General
I have three raised beds, each 7' x 3' and it was a very productive summer last year. I am confused about the idea of succession planting, it just seems overwhelming! Is there a simple way to get started with a plan for succession planting so that I can really get the most out my beds this year?
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by: Pamela Croft
(1 point)
Posted: February 27, 2013
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General
A friend of mine says that you can just toss coffee grounds out onto the soil as a way of composting but I am not so sure about this. I thought coffee was very acidic, will that not harm my plants? can they absorb the coffee through their roots?
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by: Stacey Cottrell
(1 point)
Posted: February 26, 2013
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General
Pennsylvania, USA
This is something I am always wondering when I buy herbs at the grocery store that come in a little bit of potting soil: would it be worth it to put them in a bigger pot? Will they continue growing if I don't harvest too much leaves at once? For instance my favorite: basil. It would be would be...
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by: Charissa
(3 points)
Posted: February 26, 2013
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Asparagus
WI
I have a small patch of asparagus in the yard that I planted 2 years ago. I would really like to move it to another spot to make space for a raised bed but I don’t want to risk my asparagus harvest next year. Has anybody ever moved an established asparagus bed before? If I try it will I damage...
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by: Maddy Kendall
(1 point)
Posted: February 25, 2013
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General
I want to plant a vegetable garden in my yard which is currently covered in grass. I want to cut away a section of the grass to make room for the vegetables but I’m not sure what I should do to the soil underneath to make it suitable for growing. Can i just dig it to loosen it up or is it best to...
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by: Danielle
(1 point)
Posted: February 24, 2013
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Tomato
None Given
All of us tomato lovers and would like a decent supply over the summer months. How many should I plant out to keep us going? Is there a very prolific fruit producing variety thats best?
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by: Vicki Albright
(2 points)
Posted: February 23, 2013
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General
United Kingdom
The soil in my garden just isn’t up to task so I have been reading about how you can build a raised bed and I think that this is the solution. I have some pine wood in the garage, can I use that to build it? What is the best soil to fill it with?
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by: Greg Coyle
(3 points)
Posted: February 23, 2013
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Sweet potato
OK Zone 7
What is the best way to start slips from sweet potato and when is it best to transplant them? Lots of different methods out there and I’d like to hear what folks on here think.
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by: Emily Field
(1 point)
Posted: February 23, 2013
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Pepper, bell
Is it usual for a container grown pepper plant which has been overwintering indoors to flower and start setting fruit so early. There’s still snow falling outside here and getting enough light is a problem with north facing windows. The plant is covered in flowers and I can see the tiny fruits....
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by: Jess Haines
(1 point)
Posted: February 22, 2013
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Grape
SC
How do I build a trellis that is suitable for grape growing? Is it similar to raspberries or are there other ways to do it?
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by: Melanie Young
(10 points)
Posted: February 22, 2013
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General
Pennsylvania, USA
Moving into a new home with a little patio I decided I would really like to try and grow my own veggies, fruit and herbs. I will mainly have to keep my plants in pots though. What plants would you recommend to a newby without green fingers?
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by: Charissa
(3 points)
Posted: February 22, 2013
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Apple
PA
We pruned our apple tree in February last year and it did not blossom at all all year. I remember there was a cold snap at some point soon after the tree was pruned. Was it perhaps the weather that caused this or was it as a result of incorrect pruning? It’s a beautiful old tree and I sincerely...
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by: Michelle Hay
(1 point)
Posted: February 22, 2013
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Tomato
FL
I have been trying to help my sister with the tomato seeds she planted and when I asked if they were determinate or indeterminate she looked at me like I just grew another head. Of course she has lost the packet and has no idea what kind of seeds she bought. My question is will I have to wait for...
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by: Denice Williams
(4 points)
Posted: February 22, 2013
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General
PA
Can anyone here recommend the best type of containers to use to transplant seedlings into my veggie garden? I’m planting quite a lot of plants this year and I’d like something a bit more cost effective than the peat pots I used last year for my more sensitive plants.
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by: Marsha Anderson
(5 points)
Posted: February 21, 2013
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Ocala, Florida
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by: ANN BROWN
(1 point)
Posted: February 21, 2013
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Grape
SC
What is the best time of year to plant out grapevines in the yard? I want to try and make my own wine. Is it possible to grow them from seeds or should I buy some transplants? What is a good variety to grow here in SC, especially for wine making?
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by: Melanie Young
(10 points)
Posted: February 21, 2013
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General
NC
I planted a herb garden last year in my backyard and by the Fall, it was totally overrun with weeds and I couldn’t keep up with pulling them out. I would prefer not to have to use any chemicals on my plants is there anything I can do to prepare for planting or does anybody have any suggestions...
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by: Ann McIntyre
(1 point)
Posted: February 21, 2013
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General
Ok so I have been trying to to do the whole grow your own thing but I just can’t get anything to sprout. I gave up last year after spending too much money on seeds and supplies only to have nothing happen. I don’t know if there is any point trying again this year. All my seeds were in trays in...
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by: Susan Davis
(1 point)
Posted: February 21, 2013
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Soybean
My wife and I have about an acre of land by our house that we want to grow soybean on. There are at least two other growers in our area but they do make use of pesticides. We want to do this completely organically and avoid the use of herbicide. What are the best ways of keeping the weeds down on...
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by: George Gifford
(3 points)
Posted: February 20, 2013
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General
I am trying to plan a small 5 x 2 ft raised vegetable bed. I don’t have much space but I’d like to grow at least some tomatos, peppers, beans, lettuce (2 types) and some squash in a square ft design. I don’t know how to fit this all in - isit too much, how many of each plant can I grow in a...
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by: Natasha Jackson
(2 points)
Posted: February 20, 2013
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Bean
I started out growing bush lima bean for canning. I had some plants turn yellow and not growing as well. I also had mold. I could see it on leaves. There were also some insects around in bunches. I hear if I grow another type of plant I could grow it alongside my beans that might help me get max...
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by: Matthew Harris
(1 point)
Posted: February 20, 2013
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PlantVillage
None Given
Neat site. What software does it run on?
Also some first impressions I want to share, these are actually difficult to remember later but are very important as these first impressions are what make people stay. Some of these may sound overly curt but I just want to get them out there without...
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by: Istvan Albert
(3 points)
Posted: February 19, 2013
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General
NY
They cause so much damage and I really want to stop them getting in. They even knocked part of my fence down! Does anyone know of an effective way of deterring them permanently?!
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by: Cat Sullivan
(2 points)
Posted: February 18, 2013
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Pepper, bell
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. I am looking for advice on the best mix to use for growing jalapeño seedlings. Some people seem to use a regular potting mix while others use various soilless mixes. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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by: Bill
(3 points)
Posted: February 18, 2013
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Ginger
What is the best way to grow my own ginger? Can I grow it from seeds or will I be able to grow it from some root bought at the grocery store? Would I just be able to put it straight out in the garden or do I have to start indoors?
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by: Megan Long
(3 points)
Posted: February 16, 2013
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Raspberry
NJ
I would like to plant two varieties of raspberry in my yard, a summer fruiting variety and an autumn fruiting variety. Is there a trellis system that works best for raspberry? I have a fairly large back yard and I know roughly where I would like to plant, I just don't know how to design the...
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by: Beth Johnson
(2 points)
Posted: February 15, 2013
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Pea
NY
I am a complete gardening novice. I've never grown any of my own plants before and I don't even have a garden. I have a small balcony and would really like to grow some pea plants in containers and let them climb around the railings. I like their flowers. Everything I read says they are nice n...
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by: Sophie Brooks
(3 points)
Posted: February 14, 2013
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Clover
near Johnstown, PA
I am considering seeding white clover as a living mulch around my veggies and strawberries to try and keep the weeds down this year. Does anyone have any advice about the best way to do this and any problems I should be aware of? I don't want the clover taking over!
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by: Larry Pelenski
(4 points)
Posted: February 14, 2013
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