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January 11, 2021Q.Buying Seeds
I hear a lot of people taking about getting seed catalogues and ordering seed? What’s the difference of doing that vs going to a local store?
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GKH_Susan on
January 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I'd say the local stores only carry the most popular seed varieties whereas the catalogs carry more selection plus hard to find seeds. If you aren't looking for any specialty items then the local stores probably will have what you want.
I think there is a convenience factor too with the catalogs and they run sales, too. Catalogs also offer a chance to sit and peruse the varieties and decide at your leisure what to buy.
I have not noticed any difference in the germination rates between the catalogs and the local stores. I've had seeds not come up purchased from catalogs as well as locally bought.
This article might be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/shop/tips-for-ordering-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
January 15, 2021Q.Do You Provide Speakers To Address Small Group Meetings On The Subject Of Nettles…Harvesting, Preparation, Etc.?
Our group is the Whidbey Island branch of Sound Water Stewards. We seek people to address our membership (typically 30-35) at one of our meetings in Freeland.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 15, 2021
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January 16, 2021Q.Do You Allow Contributions To Your Blog?
Hi, I hope you are doing well. I am Harry Klaasen and I manage content marketing for a couple of businesses. I came across your website and felt I could write a good article that would be of interest to your audience. Let me know if this sounds interesting to you so I can proceed further. Being an expert in the field, I will ensure to use high demand keywords, heading tag such that the article is SEO friendly which will also drive traffic on your website. I look forward to collaborating with you. Best Regards, Harry Klaasen
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 18, 2021
Certified ExpertA.We are not accepting blog articles at this time, but I will forward your email to the proper department.
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February 12, 2021Q.Do You Give Free Seeds For Flowers and Veggies?
I am a Broadway performer who grows everything on a fire escape. Any free seeds available?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 13, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I am sorry, but no, we do not have any seeds available. We offer gardening advice only.
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gillianae on
February 22, 2021
PO21 3DJQ.Why Are You Giving Information About How To Remove Tree Lichen?
Lichen is an important part of our ecosystem which is currently being destroyed in large part by human activity. As you have pointed out, they do not do any damage to trees and suggest that the reason people want to remove it is because they find it unsightly. I'm sorry, but I don't believe this is an acceptable reason and I think that you should discourage people and point out the advantages of lichen instead. Incidentally, I and many other people, find them astonishingly beautiful.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.We do point out several times in the article that the lichens pose no harm and there is no need to remove them. We also point out that if the treatments are not done correctly, they could harm the tree.
We appreciate your time and concern in bringing this to our attention. I will forward your comment to the editor. You might enjoy these articles:
https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/beauty/lichens/about.shtml
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/usnea-lichen-information.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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February 25, 2021Q.I Don’t See A Listing Of Nematodes On Your Website
Do you sell beneficial nematodes that kill earwigs? Please direct me to the product(s). Do you have a phone number? Thanks.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 25, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I'm sorry but we don't sell any products. We provide free gardening information. You can usually find vendors online who sell beneficial pest control.
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March 11, 2021Q.Historic District Garden Tour
We are holding our first garden tour in riverside Jacksonville Florida on May 9th Do you have any printed literature that you could send us to give out to our participants? Riverside Avondale Preservation is a non profit organization hosting the tour. We are trying to show people what is possible in an urban garden.
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GKH_Susan on
March 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.No, we aren't able to supply any handouts. Your local extension group produces fact sheets that can be copied and distributed. Contact them for more information or download the materials from their website:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
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