General
State College, PA
What would be the best timing to prune fruit trees in colder regions like central PA?
I have an apricot, prune plum, quince and a black elderberry that need pruning. The trees are rather young and have only just started blooming last spring. However, they need to be thinned out already...
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by: Rahel Salathé
(13 points)
Posted: February 13, 2013
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General
San Jose, CA
A good portion of my backyard is shady - probably only around 3-4 hours of sun per day due to tree cover, however I'd still like to try and grow something edible there to maximize my production. What plants will still produce something edible in this much shade?
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by: Amie Frisch
(16 points)
Posted: February 13, 2013
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Okra
I'd like to try my hand at growing some okra in my vegetable garden, is it possible to grow it successfully here in central PA and if so, what is the best way to do it?
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by: Krissie
(1 point)
Posted: February 13, 2013
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Strawberry
FL
Should I start them from seed and transplant to the garden or should I buy some young plants from a nursery? Does either way produce a better result in terms of the quality of the fruit? Thanks
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by: Jill
(2 points)
Posted: February 12, 2013
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Tomato
near Johnstown, PA
I would like to hand pollinate my plants this year as I'm not satisfied by the yields I have been getting. What is the best way of doing this for tomatoes, peppers and squash?
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by: Larry Pelenski
(4 points)
Posted: February 12, 2013
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Pepper, bell
MI
another problem with my pepper plant! i was watering this morning and noticed that there are holes in at least two of the younger leaves at the top of the plant. the plant currently sits in the window and I do not disturb it at all. i am not aware of damaging it and i cant see any trace of any...
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by: Abby
(7 points)
Posted: February 11, 2013
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Celery
None Given
I'm growing celery, but I can't find a comprehensive write up on growing techniques. Should I clip it around a foot to help concentrate the plants energy? Any knowledge shared is appreciated.
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by: Gordon
(2 points)
Posted: February 11, 2013
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General
State College, PA
I would like to use a lamp to help my indoor seedlings get a good head start this year. I assume that a warming lamp like the ones being used for chicken houses won't be the thing to go for... Any suggestions on what lamp/fixture to get?
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by: Rahel Salathé
(13 points)
Posted: February 9, 2013
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Rhubarb
I took this picture of my rhubarb plant at some point over the summer. It survived but what was wrong with it? Will it grow again? As far as I remember, all the other plants nearby were fine and this happened quite suddenly. The soil looks a bit dry because I may have taken the picture before...
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by: Jenny Servick
(1 point)
Posted: February 9, 2013
3
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Blackberry
FL
Hey! I love blackberrys and I would really like to grow them in the yard. I hear they prefer cold temperatures, what are the chances I could grow them here in Florida? I'm just outside Gainesville.
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by: Jill
(2 points)
Posted: February 8, 2013
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Squash
MA
I've had these pictures of my squash plants since summer and wasn't sure who to ask. Both my squash and zucchini plants ended up with strange white spots on their leaves which were quite different from one another. I wondered if it was a disease? It was my first time growing both and I'd like to...
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by: Sarah E
(2 points)
Posted: February 8, 2013
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Raspberry
None Given
I bought a raspberry plant two years ago and it has not fruited. Other than a lack of fruit it seems to be a happy plant. Why would it not fruit?
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by: Molly
(1 point)
Posted: February 8, 2013
2
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Maize (corn)
I am desperate to try my hand at growing corn this summer. All of the advice I can find about growing it seems quite complicated. What is the easiest method for a beginner like me. Are some varieties easier to grow than others? What is the minimum space that I need to grow it? Thanks in advance....
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by: Ellie
(1 point)
Posted: February 7, 2013
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General
State College,PA
I am not sure if this is the right forum for this question, but I thought someone might be able to help. My wife and I tried to grow a few tomato, pepper and herb plants on our balcony last summer, but unfortunately our apartment complex is also home to a large number of squirrels that are...
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by: Alex Hernandez
(2 points)
Posted: February 7, 2013
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Basil
South Carolina
I keep reading that I should plant basil next to my tomato plants to improve their flavor - how does this work? What else can I plant together?
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by: Simon
(2 points)
Posted: February 7, 2013
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General
Zone 7
I think that this year I would like to get started making my own compost to maintain my vegetable garden. How do I get started and what are the best materials to put in?
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by: Ed Simmons
(3 points)
Posted: February 6, 2013
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General
MD
sorry more questions for you. i am trying to choose which plants to grow but i dont know what type of soil i have in my garden. is there an easy way to find this out?
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by: Mel
(2 points)
Posted: February 6, 2013
2
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Cherry (including sour)
We have a cherry tree in our backyard, not sure how old it is, was there when we moved two years ago, but it is quite big and I assume its been there for several years. It’s getting pretty badly damaged by slugs. They are leaving holes all over the leaves and it looks awful. Can you suggest...
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by: Sam Walker
(1 point)
Posted: February 5, 2013
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General
MD
i saw some packs of seeds at the store over the weekend and it made me think that I would like to try to grow some of my own veg this year is it difficult? what do i need to get started? what is the easiest veg to grow?
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by: Mel
(2 points)
Posted: February 5, 2013
2
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Rhubarb
UK
Quick question. I have a wonderful rhubarb plant that I promised to share with a friend so that she too could grow it in her garden. I had completely forgotten about this and now I fear I may be too late to divide the plant. Should I have done this in the autumn?
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by: Robyn
(4 points)
Posted: February 5, 2013
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General
Zone 7
Which mulch is best to use on my vegetable garden? Last year I found it difficult to keep up with the weeds and this year I want to be prepared. I have a variety of plants I want to grow and have just planted several varieties of pepper and lettuce indoors but I also want to grow squash in a few...
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by: Ed Simmons
(3 points)
Posted: February 4, 2013
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General
NC
I am starting to make plans for my vegetable garden this year. I would like to grow peppers, lettuce, peas and maybe eggplant. I plant to start my seedlings indoors soon and I wondered if I should buy a heat mat for my trays. I have some space in the basement to set up my seedlings but my...
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by: Ann McIntyre
(1 point)
Posted: February 4, 2013
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Pear
MO
I really want to try planting some fruit trees in my back yard this year. I’d really like a pear tree. I’ve been trying to read up on how to do this but some sites recommend winter and others say spring for planting. I’m confused. Does any body have any experience with fruit trees and if so can...
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by: Dave P.
(1 point)
Posted: February 4, 2013
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Avocado
South Carolina
Has anybody ever managed to successfully grow an avocado tree from the seed of a store bought one. I have a seed that I have saved from an avocado I had last week. If I plant it will it grow into a tree and if so how do I do it... I’d love to try...
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by: Simon
(2 points)
Posted: February 3, 2013
2
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Apple
York, UK
My wife and I have inherited two apple trees in our new garden. They are growing next to the house and we know NOTHING about gardening. They are at least 10ft tall. A friend of ours said we should prune them over the winter. Is this true? No idea how or when to do this, any help greatly...
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by: Johnboy
(2 points)
Posted: February 3, 2013
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General
MI
This white stuff is growing all over my indoor ceramic pots which have my pepper plants growing in them. Is this a fungus or something? Could it be related to the death of my pepper plant which was in one of these pots? (Posted in pepper section). Is it something I should be concerned about and...
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by: Abby
(7 points)
Posted: February 2, 2013
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PlantVillage
Lausanne, Switzerland
When we started developing PlantVillage, we had a lot of ideas what we wanted it to be. Over time, we let some of them go, refined others, and came up with completely new ones. We'll be working on PlantVillage every day to make it a better platform. Our philosophy is that features will only be...
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by: deactivated
(25 points)
Posted: February 2, 2013
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Pepper, bell
MI
Does anybody know what might have happened to my Cayenne pepper plant? It was doing ok indoors over winter and started looking sickly this week. I think it has died. Any ideas?
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by: Abby
(7 points)
Posted: February 2, 2013
3
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Cucumber
NY
I would love to grow some varieties of cucumber to pickle this year. Can anybody recommend a tasty variety to grow and perhaps share your pickling recipe?
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by: Cat Sullivan
(2 points)
Posted: February 1, 2013
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Tomato
When should I move my tomato plants into the garden? I started from seeds and all my plants are quite tall now but I’m not sure when to plant. I’m in Southern California.
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by: Fred Johnson
(3 points)
Posted: February 1, 2013
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