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Certified Master Gardener (University of Georgia, 1987: Raised Bed Gardens, Container Gardening, French Intensive Gardening Method, Organic Gardening Methods, Vegetables, Fruits, Composting, Herbs, Roses, Lawns, Flowering Shrubs

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2009-11-01 bouganvilleas:

Dear Natalie: Question #1. Re: Not flowering: Bougainvillea need a well balanced slow-release fertilizer, too much nitrogen in the fertilizer will cause excessive leaf growth, leading to delayed

2009-10-24 Mulching over fallen leaves:

Dear Nicholas: An excellent dual action approach and an ideal soil additive!! For landscape applications it is best to chop up the leaves with your lawnmower, then apply. Great in vegetable, flower

2009-10-18 Earthworms:

Dear Vidal: Earthworms survive best in temperatures ranging from 50° F to 75° F, which is the approximate temperature of an ambient air cooled gardener's compost heap during summer months. Earthworms

2009-10-08 Scholarship:

Dear Stephen: Listed below is a website that I recommend for your review: http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/HonorsCollege/Scholarshipand

2009-09-20 rhubarb, winterizing in northern Mn:

Dear Sally, Rhubarb needs cold to trigger spring growth. Rhubarb tolerates cold temperatures (-20 degrees F) very well. Cut the last few stalks after the first hard frost and throw them on the compost

 

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