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What are good butterfly attractant plants, and will monarch butterflies ever come to WA?

Guest — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:26:06 +0000

Question by That Really Cool Cat: What are good butterfly attractant plants, and will monarch butterflies ever come to WA?
I am planning to make a great butterfly garden and seeking some answers.

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Answer by Sue
butterfly bush for one (yes, really)

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Q&A: this summer i grew a vegetable garden and now i need advice about fungi, please?

Guest — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:09:39 +0000

Question by : this summer i grew a vegetable garden and now i need advice about fungi, please?
I had a powdery fungus on some of my plants- cucumber and okra, mostly-m and now it seems to have gotten in my clothing and in damp spots all over my property… I AM NOT INSANE but for four months I listened to people who said this last part was not real: I have it in my hair! and while i was pretending that i believed it was a psychological issue i was also washing my hair too often thereby creating a greater problem because of moisture and depletion of natural oils. can someone tell me anything helpful- i know i will get some advice about seeing a doctor but i can bately pay the bills much less get any help for my problem that way,

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Answer by Jape.
are they indoor plants or outdoor plants? indoor plants means it could be a mold.

also could you describe what it looks like? or a picture?!!!

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when watering house plants how much difference does it make what type of water you use?

Guest — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:44:00 +0000

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Question by lemley: when watering house plants how much difference does it make what type of water you use?
does it make a diference if you use tap, bottled, conditioned, distilledor filtered water on your house plants?

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Answer by Sawyer
Not really. I WOULD suggest you use Miracle Gro with your watering. Plants LOVE that stuff!

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how do i start a career in gardening or working with plants if i have zero experience?

Guest — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:26:07 +0000

Question by Michelle: how do i start a career in gardening or working with plants if i have zero experience?
i would love to work with plants pt, not selling them but taking care of them somehow…yet with no experience i have no clue how to begin. any ideas?

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Answer by Joanne A. W
First, go to work for a nursery and lean all you can.

Join a Master Gardner’s class. Nurseries can help you find classes.

By then you will have all the information you need.

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Best insecticide for insect control on outdoor plants and flowers in small garden ?

Guest — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:08:27 +0000

Question by : Best insecticide for insect control on outdoor plants and flowers in small garden ?
Best insecticide for insect control on outdoor plants and flowers ?

We don’t have pet or children in our home but need to know where I can buy ( ONLINE ) the best insecticide for insect control on outdoor plants and flowers ?

What insecticide works best ?

Is powder or spray best ?

Where to buy it ( online ) ?

How to apply it ?

We just have a small plant and flower garden and would like to keep insects under control as well as posible

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Answer by Audifan8595
You know what the absolute best insecticide is? Chickens. Especially bantams. They love bugs and won’t destroy your plants or beneficial creatures like worms and ladybugs. Plus, they fertilize.
I’m not telling you to run out and get chickens, but that is the best insecticide. It isn’t harmful to the plants or the environment, and you don’t have to do any work in terms of “applying it” except getting the chickens in that area.

If your garden is really small, you could just pick the bugs off yourself. If you have slug problems, put crushed eggshells around the base of the plants, and it will cut them up as they try to reach the plants. If you have beetle problems, take a cup of soapy water and knock the beetles into the cup.

Going off on the soapy water. If you fill a spray bottle with a soap solution and spray it on the plants, that will kill the bugs without hurting your plants. It will make the leaves a little sticky, so it will prevent future bugs from crawling on it, and it discourages leaf eating. Make sure the soap is mild and gentle if you do this, though. Laundry detergent is too harsh. Also, take care when you’re spraying sensitive plants.

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My indoor plants are turning yellow?

Guest — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:02:05 +0000

Question by N: My indoor plants are turning yellow?
Hello
One of my indoor plants is turning yellow, it used to be dark green earlier.
What is the reason for this, and how can I make it to darg green again?
I water the plant once every 8-10 days, about 1.5 litres, whenever the soil feels dry.
Thanks for your help in advance.
It doesn’t get much sunlight, none of our windows face the East, or the west. So, it doesn’t get much sunlight.

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Answer by ilovemariédigby
maybe it’s lacking sunlight..or try unrooting it..see if there are worms..

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i have a small (100-200) gallon garden pond. i have a filtered pump and waterfall 2 plants (one lilly one im n?

Guest — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:09:30 +0000

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Question by : i have a small (100-200) gallon garden pond. i have a filtered pump and waterfall 2 plants (one lilly one im n?
ot sure. also 6 medium to large gold fish. i have put the beneficial bacteria in it and it seems it was clear b4 i put that in now it is very cloudy? please advise…..

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Answer by Kelsey Hartman
You don’t really need the beneficial bacteria, as it is a mini-ecosystem, and will maintain itself. I have snails in my koi pond, and they do a great job of maintaining the algae. Also, the more direct sunlight that the pond gets, the more quickly it will cloud.

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I’m a beginner gardener and i was wondering the best web site to search growing and harvesting tips on plants?

Guest — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:44:58 +0000

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Question by colonel G: I’m a beginner gardener and i was wondering the best web site to search growing and harvesting tips on plants?
i have plants such as broccoletti, cucumber, zucchini, dwarf beans tomatoes,peppers,cauliflower and a heap of herbs but being new to this i was wondering if there is a web site that i could look at to find when to and how to harvest so i get the best out of them

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Answer by Jonia
Hi dear,

Visit these sites:

http://www.gardenersnet.com/veggies.htm

http://www.backyardgardener.com/veg/

http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipstechniques/vegetables/

Good Luck for your garden

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I’m a beginner gardener and i was wondering the best web site to search growing and harvesting tips on plants?

Guest — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:32:15 +0000

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Answer by Jonia
Hi dear,

Visit these sites:

http://www.gardenersnet.com/veggies.htm

http://www.backyardgardener.com/veg/

http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipstechniques/vegetables/

Good Luck for your garden

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Q&A: i have a small (100-200) gallon garden pond. i have a filtered pump and waterfall 2 plants (one lilly one im n?

Guest — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:38:27 +0000

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