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Mike Mascio

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1755
 I have been an avid gardener since 1985 and an AllExpert volunteer since 1998. I specialize in soil preparation, seed starting and plant propagation, flowers, vegetables, and general landscaping. I am a strong advocate of the square foot method of gardening and the use of organic controls for pests and diseases.

Elyse Grau

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 300
 I can answer most questions on vegetable and fruit growing, in particular those that pertain to the Northwest, Midwest and other cool areas of the country. I prefer to use only organic/natural methods and materials.

Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Timeliness 9.89
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 522
 I can answer questions about natural gardening. We refer to our type of gardening as Orthodox organic. We do not use chemicals of any kind for pest control or plant growth. I can offer information regarding the growth of herbs and spices, as well. I can also share some canning and freezing tips for enjoying home grown vegetables year round. Growing vegetables provides healthy benefits for the body and the mind.

Don Battales

Thailand
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  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.85
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 397
 jalapeno pepper growing in North Thailand

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2009-11-04 Grow Lights:

Gro-lights need to be on 10-12 hours per day when the seedlings are small; 8-10 hours once they develop their fourth set of leaves. They should always be kept at 3" above the top of the seedlings to ensure

2009-10-30 Indoors gardening:

Dear Kathy, It is possible to grow lettuce and leafy greens to full size indoors without anything extra, just sunlight and warmth. Now as for tomatoes, peppers, etc. you will have to pollinate the blossoms

2009-10-30 Leaves:

Bud: Do you have a lawn mower with a catcher bag? If so, that's the best way to pick up the leaves. Just go over the leaves where they lie (you probably have to raise the blades - but it won't hurt if

2009-10-30 Fertilizer for tomatoes:

Kathy, tomatoes require high amounts of phosphorus and calcium. The phosphorus promotes large tomatoes and a heavy harvest. The calcium is necessary for good color. If your soil lacks calcium, the tomatoes

2009-10-22 When to transplant tomatos:

Kay: Yes, I always dampen the potting mixture before I transplant - in fact, I usually do it before putting the mix into the pots. This is to insure that 1)the medium is uniformly moist, and 2)to aid

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