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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
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.
Publications
Creswell Chronicle
Education/Credentials
none applicable
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| bud | 10/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kay | 10/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Marie | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. |
| D | 10/16/09 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you . The frost is going to ..... |
| tom | 10/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you ! |
Recent Answers from Elyse Grau
2009-11-17 What's eating my tomato plants??:
Kay: I can't identify the pest, if it's in the picture I can't see it. But you are panicking for nothing. A little leaf damage will not harm the plants, and in fact can strengthen them (they produce chemicals
2009-11-09 planting tomatos too late?:
Dom: Just pinch the flowers off. It won't be any problem. You may need to continue to pick off the flowers until the plant is large enough to support any fruit. You want to water where the roots are
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
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