Gardening Question Purchased a ‘mint crisp’ honeysuckle in a 1 gal pot; transplanted to a larger planter (hoping to move so I’m trying not to actually plant it). Was doing just fine and growing but has started to have sections where its starting to die. Leaves started to get limp (checked and moisture level was […]
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Author Archive for Pat Welsh – Page 15
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Question from Dan: I just spent the past four hours reading your website looking for answers to several questions. My wife and I bought a house in Banning and moved in June 3rd. Since then I’ve been digging holes for blueberry bushes (6), raspberries and blackberries (4 each), and two 3×7 pits for vegetables. I’ve […]
Categories : Organic Gardening
From Paul: As usual, thanks for your help. Here is my latest plan: Swan Hill Fruitless Olives anchoring the house on both sides and middle in the front. (full sun with sea breeze) Acacia baileyana near street on both sides of driveway. (full sun with sea breeze) Mild slopes in front and side of the […]
Categories : California Natives, Trees
Question from Curtis: We love your book and are encouraging our neighbors to garden organically. I’ve heard many anecdotal stories of coffee grounds helping acidic plants such as blueberries. However, I’ve have not seen a garden book recommend them. I would appreciate your advice. Answer from Pat: It is beneficial to throw coffee grounds (and […]
Categories : Fertilizer, Organic Gardening
Tags : Coffee grounds, gardening
Question from Bonnie: I heard you say in a speaking engagement that the “Chandler” strawberry is your favorite. Is this correct? I really like Chandler strawberries, too. I decided to plant four types, and compare them. Chandler is hard to find sometimes, but I got some plants this spring. Answer from Pat: Yes Chandler is […]
Question from Dave: I have a very reliable and steady source of horse manure (1 quarter horse, 1 draft horse and 1 shetland pony) and an equally reliable source of pine needles. Using the old compost addage “something green and something brown” can I combine the two to create useful compost? Thank you. Answer from […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees
Aspergillosis or Fungus Diseases of the Lung Caused by Earth-born Pathogens in Soil and Compost
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Saturday,
January
3rd,
2015
at 03:49 AM
Question from Robin: I am an old friend of Nancy Schibanoff and Sharrie Woods. Have known them both close over 25 years…as our sons grew up together. Sharrie told me about a lecture you gave within the last several months about being careful not to inhale fungus in the garden. As it turns out I was […]
Categories : Composting, Soils
Question from Gabriella: As always I enjoy seeing you speak, as well as reading your books (I have them all) and your blog. I don’t find anything in your latest organic book about growing edamame in southern cal. Should they be treated like string beans and growing in the spring/summer or like peas and grown […]
Categories : Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Robin: Thank you so much for the informative and entertaining lecture last night! It was a pleasure to meet you finally in person – I gave you my card – Harmony Organic Gardens. and said that I would send you information about the compost/amendment source I had asked you about – I don’t […]
Categories : Fertilizer, Organic Gardening
Preventing Sap From Oozing from Peach and Nectarine Fruit
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Friday,
December
26th,
2014
at 03:49 AM
Question from Jeannette: Is there anything I can do next year to prevent sap on my fruit. The peaches are mottled, if that is a word that makes sense. I don’t know what the ripe fruit will be like but I think they will not be good. Thanks for your help Jeanntte Ps I live in […]
Categories : Citrus & Fruit Trees, Trees
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