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I have been an avid gardener since 1985 and an AllExpert volunteer since 1998. I specialize in soil preparation, seed starting and plant propagation, flowers, vegetables, and general landscaping. I am a strong advocate of the square foot method of gardening and the use of organic controls for pests and diseases.
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Recent Answers from Mike Mascio
2009-11-16 White residue on tomato plant soil?:
Kay, it could be a fungus or the residue from the water soluble fertilizer. Fertilizer should only be applied once every 14 days. Many of the companies recommend a more frequent application, but keep in
2009-11-12 Potatoes:
Potatoes should be grown in loamy soil that has been highly supplemented with organic matter such as shredded leaves, compost, aged manure, and peat moss. It also must have good drainage to prevent the
2009-11-10 Watering tomato plants and suckers:
There really is no reason to remove the flowers. Some gardeners feel this results in a larger harvest when the plant reblooms. I have never found this to be the case. In regard to watering, you need
2009-11-09 Overwintering artichoke plants:
You can either cover them with row covers or mulch them heavily with straw or shredded leaves. I personally prefer the row covers because they are made of a light-weight material similar to sheer curtains
2009-11-04 Grow Lights:
Gro-lights need to be on 10-12 hours per day when the seedlings are small; 8-10 hours once they develop their fourth set of leaves. They should always be kept at 3" above the top of the seedlings to ensure
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