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Frank and Vicky Giannangelo

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Expertise

We will research and answer all questions about organic gardening, soil building, square foot gardening, composting, mulching, planting techniques, sustainable gardening, sustainability, garden design, and how to create a simple reflection pool to attract birds and wildlife. Over the years we have learned that plants respond to the garden's aesthetics, soil conditions, and the attitude of the gardener. The healthier the soil and soul, the healthier the plants become, and are therefore more able to resist insect attacks.

Experience in the area

40 years experience in private and professional organic gardening, creating formal gardens, giving organic gardening workshops, and sharing our insights.

Organizations

New Mexico Registered Organic Gardens

Education/Credentials

BA

What do you like about this subject?

The discovery of the creative and spiritual aspects of gardening.

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

We learn something new each growing season and hope to continue to be able to share our gardening insights, physical and spiritual, with others.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Plants respond to the garden's aesthetics, soil conditions, and the attitude of the gardener. The healthier the soil and soul, the healthier the plants become, and are therefore more able to resist insect attacks.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

We like to think of gardening as an "action-meditation", which over time becomes an unconscious response to the needs of the garden, and inspires creativity - thus providing the gardener with insights into the creative and spiritual aspects of gardening. Please check our website for organic gardening information/newsletter: http://www.avant-gardening.com

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Nicholas10/24/0910101010Outstanding help !!
Nicholas10/24/0910101010Frank and Vicky provided first rate advice .....
Barb09/14/0910101010Awesome! That somehow never ocurred to us! .....
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Recent Answers from Frank and Vicky Giannangelo

2009-11-03 Fertilizers:

1. Roundup is a chemical pesticide, toxic to plant life. Vinegar is an organic method of killing weeds by just making the soil acidic so nothing will grow there until the soil is rebalanced. If you

2009-10-25 Mulching over leaves:

You can find opinions either way about the toxicity of cedar mulch. Our experience comes from the northwest, where we had western red cedar, and it contains a substance called Thujone, and we noticed

2009-10-24 Mulching over leaves:

You could try to take the cedar layer off and get rid of it, or you could just add a four inches of alfalfa mulch and mix it all together in place...that would minimize the effects....I think I would try

2009-10-24 Mulching over leaves:

The best mulch is to get a bale of alfalfa hay, and break it apart and mulch with it. You can just put it right over the leaves. When it breaks down it adds nitrogen to the soil, and worms love it. Cedar

2009-10-08 sowbugs:

Sowbugs usually feed on decaying organic matter, help recycle nutrients into the soil, are active at night, and hide in the dark during the day. Natural predators include frogs and toads. You might consider

 

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