Organic Gardening Guru|Tips For Those Growing Their Own Food Organically
Jan
17
richard l asked:
The rain butts are open at the top for easy access when watering. They get colonised by insects, notably gnats, which become a nuisance around the garden. Lids and covers have not been very successful. Is there a suitable organic sterilising agent which will contol the insects without harming the plants in the garden? The water is primarily used on fruit and vegetables.
The rain butts are open at the top for easy access when watering. They get colonised by insects, notably gnats, which become a nuisance around the garden. Lids and covers have not been very successful. Is there a suitable organic sterilising agent which will contol the insects without harming the plants in the garden? The water is primarily used on fruit and vegetables.
Jan
16
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Starr asked:
I would like to know a few of the best beginner gardening books available(new ones too), that completely help the new first-time gardener. From starting a garden, to knowing exactly how much topsoil and other fertilizer bags, peat moss - whatever, is needed. I have a design, it’s an 8′ x 8′ circle, and I would love to know how deep is a basic general amount to add the soil, how much. Also, what I need to buy in bags to get my soil all prepared. Can someone please help me in this area? I want to go as organic as possible for the first year - I realize in future years I will learn more and have more of a compost pile, but basically a small basic garden.
I would like to know a few of the best beginner gardening books available(new ones too), that completely help the new first-time gardener. From starting a garden, to knowing exactly how much topsoil and other fertilizer bags, peat moss - whatever, is needed. I have a design, it’s an 8′ x 8′ circle, and I would love to know how deep is a basic general amount to add the soil, how much. Also, what I need to buy in bags to get my soil all prepared. Can someone please help me in this area? I want to go as organic as possible for the first year - I realize in future years I will learn more and have more of a compost pile, but basically a small basic garden.
Thanks so much in advance - Starr
angelique_mystic@yahoo.com (if you care to email me with your help advice too!)
professor grey asked:
I hate to use chemicals on my lawn, I keep things very organic. I’ll tell you what I’ve done so far and if you could please give me additional advice I would be most greatful!!! I trimmed off any spotted leaves from the stem of the plant. I’ve checked the stem for any sign of disease and there does not appear to be any. I’ve cleaned the soil of any fallen leaves. This plant is new, planted rootstock this Spring. The area I planted in had never had roses before. This was the first addition to a rose garden I was just beginning, starting with a rose named Mary Rose which happens to be my recently deceased mom so I really want to keep the plant. PLEASE give me your best advice.
No, I’m not watering too much. If I’m guilty of anything it would be watering too little. The summer has been extremely dry and I know I should water them more. Could that be the problem???
I hate to use chemicals on my lawn, I keep things very organic. I’ll tell you what I’ve done so far and if you could please give me additional advice I would be most greatful!!! I trimmed off any spotted leaves from the stem of the plant. I’ve checked the stem for any sign of disease and there does not appear to be any. I’ve cleaned the soil of any fallen leaves. This plant is new, planted rootstock this Spring. The area I planted in had never had roses before. This was the first addition to a rose garden I was just beginning, starting with a rose named Mary Rose which happens to be my recently deceased mom so I really want to keep the plant. PLEASE give me your best advice.
No, I’m not watering too much. If I’m guilty of anything it would be watering too little. The summer has been extremely dry and I know I should water them more. Could that be the problem???
Jan
16
Filed Under (Mathematics) by admin
dink2925 asked:
My planting medium now contains 76% clay, 18% sand and larger particles and 6 % organic material. I want to mix in sand and organic material so I end up with a medium of 40% clay, 35% sand (larger inorganic particles) and 25% organic material, such as compost. All these items are by volume.
My planting medium now contains 76% clay, 18% sand and larger particles and 6 % organic material. I want to mix in sand and organic material so I end up with a medium of 40% clay, 35% sand (larger inorganic particles) and 25% organic material, such as compost. All these items are by volume.
I’d like a formula I could use since I have other planting beds with different mixtures.
Jan
15
dfx asked:
I have some herbs that I use in food and drink and need to find an organic bug control that works.
I have some herbs that I use in food and drink and need to find an organic bug control that works.
I have a few Spearmint Plants that need some help.
The leaves:
1.) are eaten and have holes in them
2.) have a powder coating on the top side of leaf
3.) some leaves have a fuzzy white coating on top side
The bugs: (ones I can see)
1.) small (pin-head sized), white bugs - on under side of leaf
2.) what looks like green inch worms - on under side of leaf
Is anyone familar with this and can you recommend a good, organic bug control… that really works well.
I have heard of using dish detergent and water to spay on them, but I don’t have luck with that.
Any suggestions?
Jan
14
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
chipoltina asked:
i use chemicals in my garden but next i want to grow organic. how do i clean my soil?
i use chemicals in my garden but next i want to grow organic. how do i clean my soil?
Jan
14
Filed Under (Cooking Recipes) by admin
bob123 asked:
If I do this will at least 5 people a day come to buy? I have tons of eggplants and there organic. I live by the highway with a nice house and big garden in the words. Also, I have a acre of land. With this resort will 5 people come a day if I put a sign up?
If I do this will at least 5 people a day come to buy? I have tons of eggplants and there organic. I live by the highway with a nice house and big garden in the words. Also, I have a acre of land. With this resort will 5 people come a day if I put a sign up?
Jan
14
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
tequila sunrise bloodshot eyes asked:
im a bit new to gardening.. i need some help, thank you:)
1: if i plant bone meal in with my plants, will certain animals like bears come and dig them up? there are a lot of wild animals around.
2: is there any anything i can put around my plants to deter bugs/deer/ other animals?
3: is there anything safe and organic and i can spray on my plants that will keep bugs/disease away but is still completely safe to eat/smoke?
4: would the soil under a 125 maple tree be good for growing plants or is there too much disease?
thank you!!
im a bit new to gardening.. i need some help, thank you:)
1: if i plant bone meal in with my plants, will certain animals like bears come and dig them up? there are a lot of wild animals around.
2: is there any anything i can put around my plants to deter bugs/deer/ other animals?
3: is there anything safe and organic and i can spray on my plants that will keep bugs/disease away but is still completely safe to eat/smoke?
4: would the soil under a 125 maple tree be good for growing plants or is there too much disease?
thank you!!
Jan
13
mom of 3 under 4 asked:
Should I be concerned that they were on my marigolds, which outline my veggie garden, so should I not worry about it too much. I am trying to be as organic as possible, so I dont want a ton of chemicals all over everything.
Should I be concerned that they were on my marigolds, which outline my veggie garden, so should I not worry about it too much. I am trying to be as organic as possible, so I dont want a ton of chemicals all over everything.
Jan
12
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
twEak asked:
I’m thinking of starting a small vegetable garden sometime next year, but I would like to use organic materials as fertilizer.
I’m thinking of starting a small vegetable garden sometime next year, but I would like to use organic materials as fertilizer.
