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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-20 | ILSE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much, Jim - you are great |
| 2009-11-20 | ILSE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I looked at the pictures on the web and you are correct. That's what they are. Thank you. |
| 2009-11-18 | Michelle | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-09 | gary m ray | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-05 | Larissa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-02 | Dan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Quick, fantastic advice, much appeciated |
| 2009-10-16 | Dean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you anyway. You're the best! |
| 2009-10-14 | Carole | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-13 | Nissa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for you time and input. I have identified a local nursery and visited them today. I believe I have the right resource for my "local" education. Hard to believe an Oregonian over watered in Arizona. LOL I shall till the soil for a few weeks and continue to inspect it. He also offered to perform a PH test of my soil if I bring it in. we agreed I'd wait until I feel I no longer see evidence of the mold. Thank you again for your clear and accurate communicataion. It's nice to know I don't have the back breaking work of digging out all my soil ahead of me. Warmest Regards, Nissa |
| 2009-10-12 | Dean Smith | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you for helping me your the greatest!!!!! |
| 2009-10-06 | Deborah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your help....I will do as you suggest. |
| 2009-10-04 | Patti | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Response kept simple & to the point, thank you!! |
| 2009-09-27 | Sue | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for all the information Jim. You gave me a direction to start at and hope for a more successful garden next spring. Although I have educated myself through the years by spending hours on the internet, you explained so much more to me than I ever knew. Thanks for your time and help! Sue |
| 2009-09-21 | Kathi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you so very much!! and so quickly the answer came.. very thorough and i greatly appreciate it.. and no I dont blame the dog :) |
| 2009-09-18 | Alex | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-15 | cynthia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-you very much for your response to the question. All the gardening soil is filled with this absorbtion problem. I had also planted day lilies which are pretty hardy even in the worst conditions. All the plants used to be in a clay mix. I thought maybe it was shock until I watered them and could determine the condition of the planting medium. I had bought some hosta's at the local chain store and it appears the store also had packed the new plants in some kind of chips. Considering the time of year and just being exhausted from the hard scaping that I was also doing, I hope they can last with excessive water until the spring. Again, thank-you. Please feel free to post this also as as follow-up. The sandy soil in the Carolina's question I read was certainly a different condition. This particular problem is in Indiana 5 miles away from lake michigan. Your the perfect 10 |
| 2009-09-15 | van | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-10 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, James. Appreciate the help! |
| 2009-09-09 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the quick response and great information! |
| 2009-09-08 | Kelly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you -- I feel much better now knowing that I didn't have a hand at possibly killing off the Hydrangea. Yes, I have seen voles close to the Hydrangea and Rhodos and I've noticed the rhodos are starting to also look droopy. Thanks again for this service. |
| 2009-09-07 | Ryan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-01 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Jim provided a very good answer in just a few hours. I was very pleased with Jim's answer. |
| 2009-08-25 | ethan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-24 | Glenda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you James - I was confused about the ph balance adjustment, and you've clarified this nicely. I live in the Blue Mountains behind Sydney - so there is indeed at least half a world of difference! cheers - Glenda Guest |
| 2009-08-24 | Richard | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Received a remedy to my problem the same day. Very impressive turnaroung dime. Thank you Jim for that prompt and courteous reply. |
| 2009-08-23 | Elizabeth | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks very much! This is great advice for getting things going, and I will definitely visit some local, independent garden centers to get a sense of what and how to plant. |
| 2009-08-17 | Mark D. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks greatly again Jim for your advice! In the meantime I've also read about "diatomaceous earth". That stuff sounds interesting. Mark D. |
| 2009-08-15 | Nancy Wilson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your timely response. I had not taken notice of the amount of sun. Thank you so much for your help. |
| 2009-08-12 | Jann | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much..I really appreciate the timely answer! |
| 2009-08-12 | Soshain | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your detailed advice and expertise - you have been extremely helpful in answering my questions. I will be sure to follow your recommendations and take pictures / samples along to a local expert, and hopefully I can find the cause and correct treatment! Many thanks again for your time, Soshain :o) |
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James L. Crowder
Expertise
I can answer questions about soils, soil amendments, drainage and proper planting. I have extensive background in homeowner labeled pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.) and their proper use. I can also answer questions about the growing requirements of specific plants
Experience
I have 37 years experience in the lawn and garden business split fairly evenly between the retail nursery business and wholesale distribution of consumer lawn and garden products. From 1990 to 2000 I co-hosted a weekly call-in talk radio program in Memphis, TN.
Organizations
Garden Writers Association
Horticultural Board of the Mid South Fair
Publications
Green Thumb Magazine - out of print
Education/Credentials
37 years of learning everday.
Awards and Honors
Past president of the Memphis Horticultural Society.
Past president of the Memphis Bonsai Society.
Memphis Horticultural Society 2008 Horticultural Excellence Award
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