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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

2009-11-22 Kumquat tree: was dying, got it to stop dropping leaves, but how to stimulate growth?:

Hi Alex, let me help the best I can. I have a Kumquat tree, and the label said "Fortunella". Fortunella is a root stock your kumquat tree may be on if it was't killed prior to your buying it. If

2009-11-21 Lemon tree bark being peeled away:

Hi Scott, that seems very strange. The only thing I can come up with and you may know is if it is getting too much water it would make the bark peel away from the trunk. Stop watering immediately and

2009-11-16 small bead-like structures in soil:

Hi Michelle, what we are coming up with is scale as scale can turn brown. There are so many new insects and pathogens redisigning themselves as they develop resistance to pesticides. If you find this

2009-11-16 diseased ligustrum:

Hi hedvah, It may be root rot although if the tree has been there that long its probably not likely. It could also be a fungus as it sounds like its spreading from the south side of the tree. Probably

2009-11-04 gnats:

Hi Wanda, sounds like white flies as they are small and scatter when you move the plant. I sould suggest Atomic Grow for your solution for a permanent solution to both problems. It is also organic and

 

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