We planted raspberries and blackberries last year. What should we do with the dry branches and the very long [almost 8-9 ft.] new branches that did not produce berries this year. I would like to have more fruit from the…
We live in Niagara Peninsula,we have a little orchard of about 15 apple trees of all vareities for he last 15 years,we have always have a good crop of apples and good crop of sour cherries. We have clay soil…
I’m experimenting with growing vegetables in containers this year – tomatoes, sweet peppers, lemon cucumbers, scarlet runner beans. I made my own potting soil using peat moss, perlite, and a little pit of compost along with some slow release fertilizers…
We received the above plant as a gift in a 2 gallon pot, which was purchased from Home Depot. When we read the planting instructions, it said in order for the plant to bear fruit we need another plant to…
Recently, a food and wine pairing prompted me think that I need more spice in my life.
Tasting a leek or chive stalk, remaining in the garden after I was going to mulch it over, made me reconsider vegetable gardening,…
Hello!! I live in Toronto, and I’m trying to grow apricots so I can bring them to our property in Prince Edward county. We started them indoors and eventually, after hardening of course, we brought them to our balcony, but…
I have some beet seeds I’d like to plant. Should I start them inside first?
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Hello. I have noticed that there are masses growing on the branches of my plum tree. Last year someone told me that it might be harmful. I cut all the branches with the masses. This year they all grew back…
Composted some infected leaves before I knew what it was. Can I use this compost in pots and containers without compromising the health of the plants, and/or spreading the disease…
I have been assigned the task of maintaining my elderly father’s vegetable garden. Unfortunately, his health is in decline and like many of us 2nd and 3rd generation kids, I don’t know very much about the subject.The garden is about…
