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01/25/12 10:54 AM The Cole Crops by Bill

How to Grow Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts




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01/17/12 11:30 AM Tomato! by Bill

teach More than you ever wanted to know about growing Tomatoes!

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01/17/12 09:59 AM my tulips are sprouting too early by tonye

Hi, i planted tulip bulbs for the first time last fall. We've had a VERY mild winter (Indiana) and the tulips are popping up already. i'm afraid they will start to bloom then cold weather will finally arrive and kill the blooms before they really get started. Is there anything that can be done? Thanks so much, tony

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01/14/12 12:52 PM Philodendron problem - what am I doing wrong??? by snoskiur

Hi. I have the below pictured Philodendron (that's what it is, right?) and many of the leaves are turning brown and tearing. I water it weekly and it's getting indirect northeast light. It's usually 68-70 degrees in the room. There is new growth and new leaves that seem to be showing up occasionally and they seem healthy. Some people have told me to cut off all the damaged leaves, which seems like it would make the plant ugly. And, if I do that, how and where do I cut them so it doesn't leave jagged stalks sticking out everywhere?

I know I'm clueless with this plant, but any advice?

Thanks!!









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01/14/12 12:24 PM I'm loosing the battle with Mealy Bugs! by snoskiur

Hi. I have two Ti Plants and one elephant ear plant that have almost always had Mealy Bugs on them. They're both inside plants. I have been spraying them off every week with water and then spraying them with plant bug spray after they dry, but it seems they're still showing up. Is there anything else I can do to rid these plants of Mealy Bugs?

Thanks!

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01/13/12 05:47 PM Asparagus! by Bill

How to Plant and Grow Asparagus in Your Home Vegetable Garden

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01/12/12 03:24 PM Need Help Saving Unidentified Plant by bostongarden

Hi,

I am new to this forum but thought it would be a good place to learn more about some of the Plants I have. I have had them for a while, and they are not well cared for. At this point I don't know what they are, so I am not sure how best to care for them.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have included 3 pictures of one plant in question.

Thanks! [img]http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/img02836201201120839.jpg/[/img] [img]http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/210/img02835201201120839.jpg/[/img] [img]http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/img02834201201120839.jpg/[/img]

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01/10/12 05:31 PM Terrarium by mich168

Just created my own terrarium yesterday, from scratch. Did not buy a kit. Thought I would share with you.










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01/09/12 08:52 AM aphids and spider mites by fabrictodyefor

rspb So last fall is when I first got on this web page, asking about my bug problem in my new green house...actually it is more like a souped up hoop house! After the battles, I think I had 2 problems that I never really did take care of, one is the spider mites that attacked my pole beans and cukes, the other was the aphids that attacked my corn. I first sprayed both sides of all leaves with soapy water, after that did not work I got some neem oil and sprayed both sides with that solution. I worked really hard on the corn, making sure everywhere was sprayed with the neem oil solution. I finally just pulled the infected plants, which was all of them. Keep in mind this was over about a 6-8 week period, as you always want to give each application enough time. But the aphids just got worse. So my question is.....will they winter kill? We haven't had the severe cold yet (below 0 for days at a time), but we usually get some kind of cold snap when the temp gets down to -20. After reading about neem oil, it is also used as a preventative, so I plan on watering every 3 weeks ago with the neem oil solution. Anything else I should do or be doing. thanks

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01/06/12 04:24 PM My new snake plant.... by dodge

Paid $4.00 for this at lowes the other day......Is it different or am I emagining?

dodge



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Pussy Willow Tree
Weeping Pussy Willow
Salix caprea

This plant grows best with full sun for most of the dayThis plant requires or will tolerate shade during the heat of the day This plant will tolerate some drought, but benefits from periodic wateringThis plant needs a thorough, deep weekly watering, Double icons require boggy or wet conditionsWhite flowering plantYellow flowering plant
For an early indoor bloom, cut branches from Pussy Willows can be brought in the house and set in a water filled vase in a sunny window, anytime after the middle of January. The catkins will develop and make an nice, long lasting display. As with most species of Willow, Pussy Willows grow best when given lots of water.
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8

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