Question from Debbie: I just moved into Temecula and I need to bring in truckload of dirt to begin 3 large vegetable beds next week. Is there any particular type of soil to ask for and do you know where to purchase this in that area? Answer from Pat: Look online for a company selling […]
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Vegetables & Fruits – Page 8
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Categories : Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Debbie: I just moved into Temecula and I need to bring in truckload of dirt to begin 3 large vegetable beds next week. Is there any particular type of soil to ask for and do you know where to purchase this in that area? Answer from Pat: Look online for a company selling […]
Categories : Vegetables & Fruits
Tomato Blossom End Rot and Drip Systems
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Wednesday,
April
3rd,
2013
at 12:06 AM
Question from Walt: Thanks for the very informative presentation at the Del Mar Garden Club. You did make a statement for which I need a little more info. You stated for tomatoes NOT to use a drip irrigation system. I have planted grafted tomatoes and would like to know what’s wrong with such a system. […]
Categories : Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Jon: I hope you are recovering well from your surgery and feeling better. My mother (who is 90) has also had several joints replaced as well as heart valve. Hopefully the technology will continue to improve by the time I need something done. I have some more questions for you. We are in […]
Question from Maddie: I recently planted bareroot berries (black/boysen/raspberries) can I plant beets, swiss chard around them? any problems with that? Answer from Pat: There is no problem with planting beets, Swiss chard or any other vegetable near to berries. However, it’s wise to leave a wider path next to berries than for other crops […]
Categories : Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Patty: What do you think are the best strawberries for growing here (Olivenhain) in those vertical hydroponic (cocoa fiber media) towers? THANKS! Answer from Pat: Early November (right now!) is the perfect time to plant strawberries. Easiest strawberry to grow in any strawberry pot or hanging basket or coir (cocoa fiber) hydroponic container […]
Categories : Garden Q & A, Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Kerry: I had this beautiful artichoke plant that I found almost completely wilted tonight. I believe gophers have attacked the root of the plant. Can it be saved? Should I dig it up and try to revive it? I appreciate your help. Answer from Pat: Yes you can save it. Plant it in […]
Categories : Pests, Vegetables & Fruits
Tomato Plants in Winter in Los Angeles
Posted by Pat Welsh
· Wednesday,
February
6th,
2013
at 03:49 AM
Question from Hayley: I have 2 tomato plants in an above ground wooden container. We are in Zone 21/ Los Angeles about 3 or 4 miles inland from the Ocean. We get no frost. The plants are slowly stopping their fruit production and are turning yellow (if not brown). What shall I do with them […]
Categories : Vegetables & Fruits
Question from Marshall: I am 13 years old and was looking at starting a garden for food and i just started turning the ground for spring and letting the rain run into the nice ground i have and i was getting a little anxious and i wanted to start a winter garden so i would […]
Question from Carla: I have several perennials in my very small garden and I am not sure when or if I should cut them back. I live in Southern California. Some of my plants are Mexican heather, calibrachoa, and Marguerite daisy. Answer from Pat: People often ask landscape designers to design an easy-care garden full […]
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