I am completely overwhelmed with all the information online about starting a vegetable garden. Looking for personal anecdotes about what works and what doesn't; bonus points if you started on extremely clay-based soil.
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posted by thecaddy
on Feb 8, 2009 -
36 answers
I'm looking for pretty/ interesting blogs about homesteading and living in rural areas
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posted by Sijeka
on Feb 4, 2009 -
19 answers
My girlfriend rescued a sorry-looking Chrysanthemum from a bargain bin at a garden centre and is determined to keep it alive and well. She says she hasn't found clear answers via searching so far, so I've got a few queries on her behalf...
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posted by malevolent
on Jan 10, 2009 -
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Is growing sprouts in my bedroom a good idea or will it result in hellacious odors and weeping and gnashing of teeth?
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posted by fantine
on Dec 3, 2008 -
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What plants are suitable for putting on our deck in Seattle? There's no yard/soil, so they must live in containers. The deck is quite large so I was thinking about large decorative plants like small trees or some form of bamboo. Climate-wise, we have the typical PNW weather of moist winters that only fall below freezing a few days out of the year. Also, we are completely ignorant of gardening and would rather have something that can survive with a minimum of attention.
posted by matildaben
on Nov 18, 2008 -
11 answers
My outdoor basil plants are being chewed away by something that leaves behind tiny black grains. Who is the culprit, and how can I stop it?
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posted by teem
on Oct 31, 2008 -
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I've inherited a greenhouse and it is full of cactuses and succulents. I would very much like to keep them alive and healthy but I do not know where to begin! How can I become a cactus caretaker?
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posted by ageispolis
on Sep 21, 2008 -
4 answers
Can you help me identify this mystery plant/fruit? Will it kill my dog if he eats it? Is it edible? Photos included!
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posted by booknerd
on Sep 19, 2008 -
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Winter container gardening... or, to be more specific, what to do with the containers?
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posted by jal0021
on Sep 17, 2008 -
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My crazy gardener advised me to cut the bottom off of my avocado tree's pot and put the whole shebang in the ground instead of removing it from the pot. Is he crazy?
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posted by mzurer
on Sep 1, 2008 -
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Is there a way to measure how much sunlight different parts of my yard get over the course of a day?
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posted by stbalbach
on Aug 23, 2008 -
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"Pepper," to me, means "bell pepper," but my neighbor gave me two cayenne pepper plants, and the peppers are starting to turn red. When should I harvest them, and what should I do with them?
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posted by shirobara
on Aug 14, 2008 -
18 answers
I always assumed that plants draw all their water/nutrients from the soil, getting only CO2, etc. through their leaves. My girlfriend is adamant that 'leaves need watering because they absorb moisture too'.
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posted by woodblock100
on Aug 4, 2008 -
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How do I nurse a very sick tomato plant back to health? I gave it far too much tomato feed by mistake, and a day later the leaves are horribly droopy/wilted (but still green), though my tomatoes are still looking like they're ripening. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how best to recover it? It's an indoor variety, grown in a foil pouch if that helps.
posted by farfaraway
on Aug 1, 2008 -
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What are
these creepy little
bugs on my flowering plants? They don't appear to be causing much damage, but they're gross and are creeping me out. They steer clear of the herbs and veggies, and only seem to swarm on a couple of flowering plants, mostly on the leaves and stems.
posted by booknerd
on Jul 28, 2008 -
11 answers
Where can I get quality seeds on line? Looking specifically for beets and chick peas (trying out mid-summer planting, why not). I have a broken ankle so I can't get to the garden store and they have garbage seeds anyway. Thanks!
posted by nax
on Jul 21, 2008 -
10 answers
Plant breeders' rights question - propagation and sale or plants, when in ignorance of the fact that the plant you're propagating and selling is a registered variety.
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posted by Jimbob
on Jul 9, 2008 -
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Should I or should I not use mulch in an organic/biodynamic garden in Hawaii, and WHY? help me analyze pros and cons of mulching...
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posted by dahliachewswell
on Jul 7, 2008 -
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I'm wanting to start a little cactus community in one, big pot, but I'm having a hard time finding a pot that's as large as I'd like for a decent price. I'm starting to give up on finding one cheap enough and am now trying to think of another object I could use as a flowerpot substitute. Any ideas?
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posted by picea
on Jul 7, 2008 -
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I'd like to landscape my yard in a way that requires very little maintenance and water.
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posted by medpt
on Jun 29, 2008 -
16 answers
I am going on holiday for 14 days, leaving behind several plants on the window seals in a small flat. There is no neighbor / friend to look after them in our absence. How can I make sure that the plants will not die? I have 2 tomato plants in pots, climbing tomatoes in a hanging basket and few pots with chillies.
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posted by slimeline
on Jun 25, 2008 -
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The soil in my tiny yard is hard as concrete, but I want to grow a garden. Tips?
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posted by maryh
on Jun 17, 2008 -
19 answers
I’m growing garlic and onions for the first time in my new home. Can I harvest the greens from these plants while they’re growing without harming the bulbs? I’m in a colder climate that is very hot in the summer – Winnipeg.
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posted by Jupiter Jones
on Jun 12, 2008 -
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