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
2
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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
2
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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
3
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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
4
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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
2
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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
4
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Raspberry
I just acquired a few raspberry canes from a friend who had them potted and I’m not too sure what to do with them at this time of year. Should I plant them now? I believe that they are summer fruiting although she was unsure what variety. Thank you in advance for your help.
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by: Steve
(1 point)
Posted: February 1, 2013
1
answer
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Sunflower
SA
I have some sunflower plants growing in my garden and I have a bit of space left I would like to plant on. Can anybody recommend something I can plant beside them? I'm in Cape Town South Africa.
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by: Susan D
(4 points)
Posted: February 1, 2013
1
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Tomato
None Given
Just wondering if anybody has any advice on whether I should pull up the tomato plants which survived over winter or will they produce a decent crop again? I have some beefsteaks which look OK but not sure how well they will do this year. Anybody tried this?
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by: Tucker123
(1 point)
Posted: February 1, 2013
2
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Basil
I am growing some basil and other herbs on my balcony and I just cant get rid of the aphids. I try to remove them all only for them to reappear!!! What can I do to get rid of them?
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by: Em
(1 point)
Posted: February 1, 2013
4
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Onion
I started planting my new onion seeds a couple of weeks ago and all was going well but over the last day or two they have started to shrivel up and die. I used a seedling starting mix and started in flat seed trays and I have been watering them every day. I have never grown onion before, did I do...
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by: Red
(1 point)
Posted: January 31, 2013
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Squash
USA
My squash plants have developed this strange mottling on the leaves. Any ideas what this is? Thanks
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by: Maggie Muffins
(1 point)
Posted: January 31, 2013
2
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Tomato
FL, United States
I just picked my first two ripe tomatoes of the year! Think I got lucky - first tomato plants I've ever grown. I keep the plants in containers on the deck out back and I noticed that one of the other tomatos thats still green has some brown spots on it!! Could I have damaged it somehow or is this...
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by: Lauren S.
(1 point)
Posted: January 30, 2013
2
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Asparagus
KS USA
Hi. I’m growing asparagus for the first time this year. I planted my seeds about 8 days and so far they haven’t sprouted, I’m starting to get worried. What could I be doing wrong?
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by: Mike T.
(3 points)
Posted: January 30, 2013
3
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Pumpkin
Florianópolis, Brazil
I have a small garden at my house and I grew pumpkins in my garden for several years without problems, but this year the plant are wilting and not happy. I have have been careful with watering them and this has never happened before. This is a disease? I also want to build a fence for plants to...
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by: Teresa
(1 point)
Posted: January 30, 2013
2
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