Question from Dave: A couple of observations to share: Lacewings from Gardens Alive arrived in a tiny container – like the one that contains salsa with your take out taco’s. Hard to believe there’s 10,000 lacewing larvae in there. They are cannibalistic so they are packed in wheat husks to provide some separation. I was […]
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Author Archive for Pat Welsh – Page 65
Releasing Lacewings and Good Results with Worm Castings Against Ants
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Monday,
May
23rd,
2011
at 07:59 PM
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Categories : Pests
Question from Judy: Great website. I just found you. My husband just built a planter box 38x48x12deep. It is on wheels so i can move it to get sun both summer and winter. My growing space is small with everything planted. I have removed much of the none editable landscape. If I can’t eat it […]
Categories : Soils
Question from Donna: I live in Pasadena. I have a built in bbq (facing west) and need to plant a tree near it (no fire concern as not that near) for shade. I want a tree that is pretty, NOT MESSY, small, non invasive roots, does not shed seeds. If the tree sheds everything in a […]
Categories : Trees
Question from Marilyn: I read with interest your reply to the gardener with a question regarding African Iris/Fortnight Lilies. I have already dug up many of my clumps (today)and clipped the leaves to about 6″ above the roots. I am now wondering how long they will take to create new growth and if they will […]
Categories : Flowers
Question from Dave: We’re planning on planting Mexican sage in a full sun area in zone 24. Can you suggest a plant with similar hardiness characteristics that has a red flower or a white flower? Answer from Pat: In my opinion the plant that looks best next to Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) is Copper Canyon […]
Categories : Trees
Question from Trinidad: Would you know what creature is eating the Aeonium heads? There is nothing apparent. I think it is a grass hopper coming in the night and flying away….but it is hard to tell. There is no damage elsewhere, so it cannot be an animal crawling around. Any help would be appreciated. Answer from […]
Categories : Pests
Question from Jim: I’m trying to locate a gardening journal for my wife. She uses your book but would like to take notes and record information specific to our monthly garden needs. I’m hoping you can give me some ideas. Also, you may want to consider creating one to compliment your books. I know there […]
Categories : Month by Month Gardening, Uncategorized
Question from Alice: Today I was at the Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks, Ca. I was eating out side together with lots of people. When I saw a Bee Professional spraying a Hive from the side walk, way up high on a tree. I thought it was yellow jackets, but no, it was bees. At that point they […]
Categories : Bees
Aspergillosis or Fungus Diseases of the Lung Caused by Earth-born Pathogens in Soil and Compost
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Tuesday,
April
26th,
2011
at 09:16 PM
Question from Robin: I am an old friend of Nancy S and Sharrie W. Have known them both close over 25 years…as our sons grew up together. Sharrie told me about a lecture you gave within the last several months about being careful not to inhale fungus in the garden. As it turns out I […]
Categories : Soils
Question from Rebecca: In one of your youtube videos about hand pollenating squash blossoms you showed something you called bee bow? I’ve googled it trying to find it and can’t find it anywhere on the web. Is that the correct name? And do you have a link to where I could find it online? Answer […]
Categories : Bees
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