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Butterflies
Species identification, host plants, Monarch waystation help, raising caterpillars, and migration sightings.
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1,879 replies
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Birds
Feeder setups, identification, migration watches, nesting boxes, hummingbirds, and backyard birding tips.
63 threads
4,788 replies
Latest: “Hello Mudit Test” — 2 months, 1 week ago
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Blooms
Native plants, pollinator gardens, plant identification, garden design, and wildflower questions.
95 threads
248 replies
Latest: “color of hydrangeas” — 1 week, 1 day ago
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Bushel Basket
Canning, vegetable gardening, composting, yard projects, beekeeping, and garden recipes.
91 threads
182 replies
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Ask Anything
General questions that don't fit neatly into one section. Our most active forum — 94% of questions get answered.
319 threads
7,097 replies
Latest: “Vaccination” — 1 week, 5 days ago
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Birds
Attracting goldfinch
What will attract goldfinch to my garden? I love them and want them to visit my garden.
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Blooms
Vegetables and flowers
I grow all kinds of vegetables in my garden and want to grow some flowers which can go well with my vegetables. Something edible? Any suggestions?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered blooms 18 years ago
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Watering bougainvillea
I have some bougainvillea growing in the balcony window sill. I let the soil dry out before watering again. Is this ok? Or should I water when the…
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Andrew
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Marigold in winter
Can I grow marigold in pots now? Winter is setting in.
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Andrew
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Bushel Basket
Sawdust for composting
Can I use put sawdust in my compost bin?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered bushel basket 18 years ago
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Growing cilantro indoors
I live in an apartment and don't have space outside. Can I grow cilantro indoors?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered bushel basket 18 years ago
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Blooms
Daylily problem
Leaves of my daylily are turning yellow. What could be the reason?
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Andrew
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Worms in rose buds
I see some holes in my rose buds. I am suspecting worms. I need help in getting rid of these worms.
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Andrew
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Bushel Basket
Long algae in pond
My pond has long green algae growing on rocks. How do I get rid of it?
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✓ Answered bushel basket 18 years ago
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Mold on bonsai
I have this white fluffy substance on the stem and leaves of my bonsai. What is this thing and how do I get rid of it?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered bushel basket 18 years ago

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birds hanging at the ocean
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This little fella dropped by to pose on my Creeping Flox today.
This little fella dropped by to pose on my Creeping Flox today.
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