How to grow blueberries
Q: I want to grow some blueberries. What do they need to grow well? A: Blueberries need an acidic soil. Unless the pH of your soil is naturally 5.5 or less, do not [Read More]
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Prickly pear cactus can be made edible
Q: While at the beach I saw a cactus with a fruit on it. The fruit looked almost like a ripe plum. Is this edible? A: This is a prickly pear cactus. It grows a [Read More]
Question about grapefruit trees
Q: I have a grapefruit tree that has not set fruit for the last two years. What can I do for it? A: Look for blooms in March or April. If flowers are produced but no fruit [Read More]
About winter squash and strawberries
Q: Does the term winter squash or summer squash refer to the time of year they are grown? A: Summer squash is thin-skinned and does not store well. Winter squash has thick [Read More]
Question about oka pods
Q: How is manure tea made? I want to use it in my organic vegetable garden. A: Fill a croaker or cotton sack with manure. Place it in a large container of water. Leave [Read More]
Need ripe gourdes for luffa creation
Q: I grew some luffa gourds this year. How do I make them into luffa sponges? A: Harvest the fully ripe gourds and wipe them with a 1 to 10 bleach to water solution. [Read More]
Facts about Norfolk Island Pine
Q: I have a two-gallon Norfolk Island Pine. Can I put it in the yard or should I leave it in a container? A: The Norfolk Island Pine is a tender [Read More]
Tips on orchid care
Q: I have an orchid that has black and white spots on the side. What might this be? A: Orchids that get a foliar disease often have black spots. [Read More]
Keith discusses palm trees
Q: I have burned some palm fronds. Can I use the ashes in the landscape? A: Ashes can be used around some plantings. Simply throw [Read More]
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