Question from Judy: I teach horticulture for a community college to men in a prison. We have been enjoying some of your old gardening videos. We were wondering what you were doing now? Are any new videos on dvd now? I have limited funds for new materials, but like your style and content. Thank you […]
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Categories : Garden Q & A
Small, Drought-Tolerant, Evergreen, Flowering Trees for a Parkway
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Monday,
November
28th,
2011
at 06:39 PM
Question from Josh: I have about 60-feet of parkway that I want to plant trees in. It’s right outside of downtown Los Angeles, on a bit of a slope, and is surrounded by Craftsman and Victorian homes (in case this helps). The trees will not get a ton of light because the large building next […]
Categories : Trees
Gardening Question: Can I legally prune or cut back Torrey Pine Trees. I have three native Torrey Pines in my yard. They were growing here when my family bought property next door in 1946. My neighbors are complaining that their view is being blocked. I do not want to prune. Can I use the legality […]
Categories : Garden Q & A, Trees
Stop blossoms from dropping off tomatoes
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Thursday,
November
24th,
2011
at 03:49 AM
Question from Holt: Wondering why my tomato plants keep dropping their blooms? Answer from Pat: Tomatoes often drop blossoms early in the season. (This problem and solutions are discussed on page 171 of my book in the chapter for April, which is when this problem usually happens.) There are several reasons and more than one […]
Categories : Garden Q & A, Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Janice: We recently learned that our beautiful home at 2711 Claremont Blvd., Berkeley, CA, was designed by your great grandfather, Thomas Welsh. We had an opportunity to see your book about him at a library. Are any copies available for purchase? Do you know of any other books about him? Many thanks. Answer […]
Categories : Uncategorized
Question from Tandy: I have just happly become aware of your web site. I live in North San Diego County. What do you know about mason bees. Are they worth getting for pollination? Answer from Pat: Yes it certainly is worthwhile encouraging mason bees, sometimes called the orchard mason bees, to set up housekeeping in […]
Categories : Bees
Question from Tressa: I don’t have a question just a note for you. I bought your organic gardening book last year and sent you a message asking for help with snails. I was so impressed that you take the time to answer emails. Anyway, we couldn’t use your suggestion of chickens but found deccollate (spelling […]
Categories : Pests
Animal Pests Chomping on Winter Vegetables
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Friday,
November
18th,
2011
at 05:40 PM
Question from Bonnie: I planted my winter vegetable garden, and something chomped my brussels sprouts and cauliflower seedlings. I think it is crows. Can crows be a problem for a vegetable garden? I don’t think it is rabbits. It could be a possum or something like that. Answer from Pat: Too bad about the veggie […]
Categories : Pests
Shallots grow much like garlic. In Southern California where you live, plant shallots in fall and during the winter fertilize and water them regularly to keep them growing their leafy tops as much as possible. Do the same with garlic. (A good leafy top on any member of the onion family means the bulb will […]
Categories : Vegetables & Fruits
Question for Mary: I have a query regarding succulents. I bought two tiny cathedral plants about 30 years ago on Canal Street in New York. They grew into a huge gothic cathedral, so beautiful, 11–feet tall in my livingroom. Had to cut off the tops, and now they are 11 feet tall, too. Very easy […]
Categories : Pests
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