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kathy crowley

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Expertise

Tropical plants in Florida, Bamboo, Vines, Fruit trees, Antique Roses, rare plants from around the world.

Experience in the area

Nursery business for 19 years

Organizations

Bamboo Society, Rare Tree Society, Rare Fruit Tree Society, Passiflora Society

Publications

Florida Gardening Sarasota Magazine Bradenton Herald Tribune Sarasota Herald Tribune

Education/Credentials

Self taught, family history of nursery business

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

More ways to treat a plant organically from disease instead of poisons.

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Recent Answers from kathy crowley

2012-02-11 plant disease and treatement:

Hi Marianne, there are a few things you can try..   Many natural ingredients also repel cottony aphids if you want to simply get rid of the aphids without killing them. Pepper is a natural repellent that

2012-01-27 Grapefruit houseplant:

Hi John,  The scale sucks the liquid out of the leaves of the plants.  Your tree is unhappy and there is help that will make your tree healthy so the bugs leave it alone.  It will also clean off the leaves

2012-01-19 Stephanotis leaf problem:

Hi Clara, Your plant can have a scale issue or fungus.  Do not over water or you could have root rot, also fungus can cause havoc on your plant.  I would suggest Atomic Grow which is organic and can make

2012-01-02 Cobwebs on Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree:

Hi Brenda, Would need more information as there are good webs and bad webs.  This article I found may help.  Citrus trees are the prey of numerous insects. Some types of citrus are more vulnerable than

2011-12-21 plants underneath carrotwood tree:

Hi Tod,  The problem is the Carrotwoood Tree is a water sucking beast that robs your whole yard of water.  So, you do not mention if you water under this tree or are looking for something that would live

 

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