Organic Gardening Guru|Tips For Those Growing Their Own Food Organically
Sep
02
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KT asked:
This is my first year gardening and I need some suggestions on how to get rid of squash bugs. I have tons all over my zucchini and cucumber plants. I have identified them as squash bugs and have heard suggestions of trying to squish them, spraying lightly soapy water on them, picking them off the plants and dunking them in soapy water, etc. I would prefer to find an organic option if possible. If anyone has any ideas that work please let me know.
This is my first year gardening and I need some suggestions on how to get rid of squash bugs. I have tons all over my zucchini and cucumber plants. I have identified them as squash bugs and have heard suggestions of trying to squish them, spraying lightly soapy water on them, picking them off the plants and dunking them in soapy water, etc. I would prefer to find an organic option if possible. If anyone has any ideas that work please let me know.
Sep
02
snowy_gush_gush asked:
The sprays need to be organic and safe to use on vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs.
The sprays need to be organic and safe to use on vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs.
Aug
30
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jane d asked:
I have a small garden in my back yard. I have a compost pile that I use in the garden. I don’t use chemicals mostly because I don’t have much of a pest problem and the pests I do have are easily controlled without it. So does that make organic or is there something more?
I have a small garden in my back yard. I have a compost pile that I use in the garden. I don’t use chemicals mostly because I don’t have much of a pest problem and the pests I do have are easily controlled without it. So does that make organic or is there something more?
Aug
24
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Elysa asked:
My mom said that just because it’s organic, it doesn’t mean it’s chemical free. She said that they use pesticides from natural sources, not synthetically manufactured. Half of natural sources are carcinogenic, which causes cancer. That’s why she said organic food isn’t really more nutritious than the synthetically ones. I’m very shocked. I’ve been eating organic food because I want to be healthy. I guess the best way is to grow your own food because you know what you put. I started my gardening. Is this possible to grow everything in your garden? When I was in Africa, I never went to the grocery store because I planted all fruits, vegetables and herbs. But it’s impossible here in New Jersey, because summer doesn’t last. I can’t grow in the winter.
My mom said that just because it’s organic, it doesn’t mean it’s chemical free. She said that they use pesticides from natural sources, not synthetically manufactured. Half of natural sources are carcinogenic, which causes cancer. That’s why she said organic food isn’t really more nutritious than the synthetically ones. I’m very shocked. I’ve been eating organic food because I want to be healthy. I guess the best way is to grow your own food because you know what you put. I started my gardening. Is this possible to grow everything in your garden? When I was in Africa, I never went to the grocery store because I planted all fruits, vegetables and herbs. But it’s impossible here in New Jersey, because summer doesn’t last. I can’t grow in the winter.
Aug
16
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kraikaikaigai? asked:
I have ants and other bugs eating my new bean plants.
I have ants and other bugs eating my new bean plants.
Thanks, Mike, for your unhelpful and very stupid reply. Maybe you should try Yahoo.losers instead of Yahoo.questions.
Aug
13
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energyaroundus asked:
I have a small vegetable garden and planted several types of vegetables however there is a single plant growing (at this point about 14 high), that is unlike any other. I assume it was a random seed that snuck in with a batch of organic heirloom tomatoes since this is where it has sprouted however it is not the same leaf and it is producing beautiful, tiny white flowers with a center of deep purple and yellow anthers. Any ideas???
I have a small vegetable garden and planted several types of vegetables however there is a single plant growing (at this point about 14 high), that is unlike any other. I assume it was a random seed that snuck in with a batch of organic heirloom tomatoes since this is where it has sprouted however it is not the same leaf and it is producing beautiful, tiny white flowers with a center of deep purple and yellow anthers. Any ideas???
Aug
10
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MST asked:
I am using an organic fertilizer and the directions say to spread the fertilizer around the drip line. The landscaper who installed the garden said to fertilize closer to the roots so that the fertilizer would not be inhibited by the weed mat. I’m wondering if I am doing it correctly.
Also–what do I do about the mulch–is it ok to put the fertilizer on top of the mulch? I’m kind of new at this….
I am using an organic fertilizer and the directions say to spread the fertilizer around the drip line. The landscaper who installed the garden said to fertilize closer to the roots so that the fertilizer would not be inhibited by the weed mat. I’m wondering if I am doing it correctly.
Also–what do I do about the mulch–is it ok to put the fertilizer on top of the mulch? I’m kind of new at this….
Aug
08
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Little Engine That Could asked:
Every year we spend lots of money to have a large, organic vegetable garden for our family. And, every year pests just eat it up. We do NOT want to put any pesticides on the plants, and prefer to not put ANYTHING on them.
Every year we spend lots of money to have a large, organic vegetable garden for our family. And, every year pests just eat it up. We do NOT want to put any pesticides on the plants, and prefer to not put ANYTHING on them.
Anybody know of any good resources for organic gardening and pest control?
Aug
06
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Dart asked:
I need to keep the neighborhood dogs out of my flower plot. Anyone know an organic way to keep them out?
I need to keep the neighborhood dogs out of my flower plot. Anyone know an organic way to keep them out?
Aug
03
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As the planets Revolve asked:
Mixed cow manure with humus with good good garden soil from Lowes, and planted some plants and herbs in it.
Mixed cow manure with humus with good good garden soil from Lowes, and planted some plants and herbs in it.
I think using the cow manure was a bad idea because I noticed it stinks in the garden, attracts flies, and I think it is sufuorcating or burning the roots of some of my plants.
I even dug one plant up to save it and found maggots underneath it with a stench of cow manure.
Do you guys use cow manure? Also, I’m going for organic, does using cow manure invalidate that my crops are organic?
Did I use it wrong or something? A lot of my other plants seem to be doing ok, although I’m worried how they’ll turn out.
I’m thinking about just not watering them for awhile and letting everything dry out as everything seems damp.
Is that a good idea?
