QUESTION: When is compost ready? I have been adding kitchen scraps and some leaves to the large bin in my back yard for almost a year. How do I know when I'm done and can use it? - Erwin B GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Compost can be ready anywhere between month one of … [Read more...]
Herbs and Plants to Include in a Medicinal Herb Garden
By Jennifer Poindexter Medicinal herb gardens were once a common thing to grow around your home. With modern medicine, this tradition has died down some, but it may surprise you how many people still grow their own herbs and plants to help treat minor, common … [Read more...]
What’s the best fertilizer for carrots?
QUESTION: What’s the best fertilizer for carrots? I'd like to grow some bigger carrots this year. - Patricia F GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: The best fertilizer for carrots is one that’s lower in nitrogen and higher in potassium and phosphate. And you’re in luck, because … [Read more...]
Do deer eat herbs?
QUESTION: Do deer eat herbs? I have a lot of deer in my neighborhood and they tend to eat a lot of landscaping. I'm wondering if it's pointless to even try an herb garden or if there's hope. Suggestions and tips? - Julie J GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: Whether or not a deer will … [Read more...]
Choosing a Pot Size for Herbs: a Guide
By Jennifer Poindexter Finding the right pot size for indoor or outdoor herbs can feel tricky. What a plant needs can vary depending upon the type of plant, the root system of the plant, and its growing environment. If you’re feeling uncertain about the size pot your herb … [Read more...]
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