Question from Sally: I live in Vermont and I am thinking of you guys out there in sunny California growing tomatoes. This thought is driving me crazy with envy. Here in Vermont we are having a cold rainy summer here in Vermont so far and my plants are barely out of the ground. My corn […]
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Categories : Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Charlie: Years ago I bought a grey-leafed scabiosa – has the typical pincushion flower. I want to find the technical name – I think it may be scabiosa varitoma but can’t confirm using the internet. Do you have any ideas? It grows in a ball shape and can get over a foot tall […]
Categories : Flowers
Question from Sharon: In April, My son, who lives in San Marcos, Ca. planted 4 canned floribundas. He now, wants to transplant 2 of the roses. When is a good time to do this? Thanks so much. Sharon Answer from Pat: Wait until January to transplant these roses. To transplant them now so soon after […]
Categories : Roses
Tips And Hints For Growing Easy-Care Warm-Season Crops Planting months: April-August Spacing: Thion to 18 inches apart Special Tips: Grow mildew resistant varieties along coast. Harvesting:frequently to prevent overgrown fruit. Cook male flowers also. Recommended Varieties: Sunburst Hybrid, SpaceSaver, Kuta, Sunglo, Spineless Beauty. Step-By-Step Method For Growing Great Organic Vegetables By Pat Welsh Author Of […]
Question from Olivia: Before writing you with this question I visited your blog to find an answer to my question but I wasn’t able to fully find one therefore I thought I should send you a quick email. My husband is building a raised bed vegetable garden for me. The redwood and cedar are very […]
Categories : Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Courtney: Hello! We installed artificial grass in a part of our yard about 8 years ago and it has been wonderful space for kids and dogs to play (and then I can garden CA natives/drought tolerant plants/vegetables in the remaining areas!). I would very much like to plant a Gold Medallion tree in […]
Categories : Lawns & Grass, Trees
Question from Dan: I’m sorry, please consider this an addendum to the previous contact I just now sent you. In my excitement to read your responses I forgot question number six. The property I now own has two almond trees that quite possibly are over 50 years old. They are also producing almonds but not […]
Categories : Trees
Question from Ann: I have a few large ficus trees (25-30 ft tall) that are providing shade and a very dense privacy screen from my neighbor. I want to top the tree in the fall to 15 ft which will hopefully fill in for shade the following summer. I’m worried about fire danger since I […]
Categories : Trees
What can I do with my bloomed-out phalaenopsis orchids?
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Saturday,
July
9th,
2011
at 12:09 AM
Question from Joanne: Help! People give me Phalaenopsis orchids. I love them of course and put them in the brightest spot in my dark house where I can enjoy them, but I have tried everything to get them to come back into bloom. I feed them and care for them and feel stupid but they […]
Categories : Flowers
Question from Martha: I have 2 squash plants planted in containers, side by side. They started out beautiful. I got 2 nice squash so far. Lately, the tiny squash have been drying up before they get very big, and also the leaves are turning brown underneath the plant. Help! Thank you. Answer from Pat: Yellow […]
Categories : Pots & Containers
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