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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.

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I have Master Gardener training and have been gardening for over 25 years. I use organic and natural methods only. I live on 5 acres and have a large vegetable garden, as well as orchard, grapevines and berries.

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Creswell Chronicle

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Recent Answers from Elyse Grau

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

2009-10-22 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

2009-10-22 When to transplant tomatos:

Kay: There is no height requirement for transplanting. If the roots are outgrowing the pot, it is time to transplant. When you do, repot the plant deeply - up to the bottom leaves if possible. As

2009-10-17 frost vs. peppers:

Yes, covering the plants will probably help. Those temperatures are still above freezing (32 degrees). My peppers plants surprisingly survived a couple of frosts and some 29 degree nights, however the

2009-10-16 green spaghetti squash:

You can try them, but unripe winter squash are usually pretty tasteless. Leave them on the vine for as long as you can, maybe covered with some garden cloth. You don't say where you live, but if the vines

 

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