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How do you protect a vegetable garden from the heat in Oklahoma City?

December 27, 2011 6 Comments

Image by Harry Wagner We are getting broccoli and zucchini now. Expect to have peppers and tomatoes in about 3 weeks. Question by KGP: How do you protect a vegetable garden from the heat in Oklahoma City? I follow the planting guidelines provided by the OSU Coop Ext to make sure I plant the right […]

Can I use garden soil in my cats litter tray?

December 26, 2011 17 Comments

Image by clattermonger The garden final takes some sort of shape – the compost heap goes to the back wall where it’s going to stay, the concrete slap is broken up and shifted out, the flower beds down the south fence starts to fill with soil, and the earth montain is nicely coming down in […]

Fertilizer? Organic or Chemical for plants?

December 25, 2011 7 Comments

Image by John Donaghy Planting pineapple on an incline on parish grounds in Dulce Nombre Question by ax7brit101: Fertilizer? Organic or Chemical for plants? I am doing a science fair project and i need help! Which is better for your plants chemical or organic fertilizer?!? Add your own answer in the comments!

I have Airborne seedlings in my Square Foot Garden plot. How to get rid of them?

December 24, 2011 3 Comments

Question by : I have Airborne seedlings in my Square Foot Garden plot. How to get rid of them? I did not plant anything in it for period of time and more weeds than I want to pull up. Add your own answer in the comments!

Would ashes from my wood burning stove be bad tilled into my vegetable garden soil?

December 24, 2011 2 Comments

Image by clattermonger The garden final takes some sort of shape – the compost heap goes to the back wall where it’s going to stay, the concrete slap is broken up and shifted out, the flower beds down the south fence starts to fill with soil, and the earth montain is nicely coming down in […]

what are the best places/ways to learn about organic gardening?

December 23, 2011 3 Comments

Image by Lafayette College Rasberries grown by Cliff and Marilyn Reiter at Lafayette’s organic garden near Metzgar Fields on Sullivan Trail in Forks Twp. recently. Question by Taylor B: what are the best places/ways to learn about organic gardening? What do you think? Answer below!

How much compost do I need to cover a 175 square foot garden 4 inches deep?

December 22, 2011 1 Comment

Image by mrmole Question by gobananas732: How much compost do I need to cover a 175 square foot garden 4 inches deep? I’m beginning a garden, but I’m inexperienced. I’ve got some help, but I need this amount today. Give your answer to this question below!

What is the best rotatiller to buy for a 100 square foot garden?

December 21, 2011 3 Comments

Question by lindabouma: What is the best rotatiller to buy for a 100 square foot garden? I want to purchase one that has good quality and a reasonable price. Any ideas? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

How do I start a vegetable garden in a weed infested area?

December 20, 2011 16 Comments

Question by Tracy R: How do I start a vegetable garden in a weed infested area? We have a 20 x 50 foot area for a vegetable garden. It has a ton of weeds. This Spring we used a hoe, cut down the weeds, pulled a ton of them then sprayed weed killer on top. […]

How should I start my vegetable garden?

December 20, 2011 9 Comments

Question by Maya V: How should I start my vegetable garden? My little brother decided that he wanted to start a vegetable garden and that I should help. The problem is that neither of us really know where to begin. Any suggestions? We live in South Texas. Feel free to answer in the comment section […]