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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, 4 days ago
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Cutting roses
I know cuttings will work only with some kinds of roses. I have 'Don Juan' and I plan to take some cuttings. Will it work?
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Black slime in lawn
A small area of my lawn has black slime at the roots. This is spreading everyday. What is this and what should I do?
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Trailing pansies and winter
I have some trailing pansies in hanging baskets outside. Should I bring them in during winter? Do they need pruning?
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Andrew
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Rose and PH level
I heard the PH level of soil can affect the color of the rose. Is it true?
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Andrew
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Gladiolus and winter
I have some Gladioli in my garden. Any special care needed for winter?
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Andrew
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Bushel Basket
Not raking leaves
What will happen if I rake the fallen leaves on my lawn and leave them as they are? Will they decompose and become compost?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered bushel basket 18 years ago
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Spots on tomato
I have some tomatoes in containers which I keep outside. Of late, the leaves have black spots on them. Any idea why?
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Andrew
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Raw coffee for compost bin
Is raw coffee safe for compost bins? I have this age old coffee which I had totally forgotten about. It is unusable in the kitchen, but how about…
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Andrew
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Annuals and perennials
What is the difference between the two? The more I read the more I get confused!
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Andrew
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Transplanting daylilies
I want to transplant my daylilies. What would be a good time for that?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered blooms 18 years ago

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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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birds hanging at the ocean
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pelican diving in ocean
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Feed Me
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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