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Comment on Gardening Questions Answered by Matt Mims

Matt Mims — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:52:44 +0000

Hi Phil,
My girlfriend and I have been gardening a 30ft x 150ft section of our backyard in the middle of Modesto for the last 3 years. We have been using the same seeds for the last 3 years and now it is time for a big seed order. We are all about variety, especially our toms and chilis, and have been looking for someone who has posted their favorite variety’s that are proven in our area. I just can’t find anything. We grew 20+ types of Tomatoes from Baker Creek, and really only love 6. We would love a resource to get the variety count back to 20ish with local winners. The same story is for chili peppers, high success and love for the hot’s, but less success with the sweet’s (tried about 12 types of sweet, full sun and partial sun). Anyways happy winter gardening and hope you can help us out.
Matt & Erica

Comment on Chiggers by John

John — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:20:48 +0000

I live in the Santa Cruz mountains and am getting nailed by something living in the leaves and duff (I think). My symptoms and experience are identical to what I read here: http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/habitats
I have no idea what else it could be? Whatever they are, they are very insidious.
— John

Comment on Half Moon Bay California Weigh-off by Francis Coats

Francis Coats — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:27:27 +0000

How do I find the weigh off results for big pumpkins in the US for Fall 2011? The big pumpkins website seems to be inaccessible.

Comment on Pruning Ilex Holly Bush by judy

judy — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:18:28 +0000

I have very tall roshe of sharon bushes (trees)- 10 -11 feet. 2 questions:
1) when is the best time to trim them and how much?
2) the flowers drop off early- sometimes when they are still buds (they do have some black spots on them). What should I do?

Comment on Replacing Sprinkler Valve – Part 1 by Bob Westervelt

Bob Westervelt — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:52:04 +0000

Thank You!

Comment on Transplanting Sego Palms by Barbara Jones

Barbara Jones — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:32:32 +0000

I have a sego palm about 10 years old. This year for the first time there are 4 small shoots coming up from around the base of the palm. How do I remove and replant them. I tried one and when I got it out the bottom had a round deep hole where it looks like one single root pulled out. Can you help me. Barbara Jones from Manchaca, Tx

Comment on Do you have gophers in your yard? by Randall Tanner

Randall Tanner — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:10:02 +0000

Does juicy fruit gum get rid of gophers or is it a myth?

Comment on How To Plant A Magic Bean by Gardeners Heaven

Gardeners Heaven — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:55:22 +0000

Great recycling ideas for old containers actually thanks for sharing

Comment on How to Prune Bushes Tips For Gardening by Will Kendall

Will Kendall — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:08:04 +0000

Hello i read your site frequently and wanted to say all the best for 2010!

Comment on Drought Tolerant Tree For Modesto CA: Crepe Myrtle by Drought Tolerant Crepe Myrtle Trees Around Modesto CA | Phil The Gardener Gardening Tips For Modesto CA And Beyond

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:41:10 +0000

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