Homeowner Forum / Lawn and Garden / January 2008

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I live in upstate NY, in Otego, right near Oneonta.  I'm located
halfway between Albany and Binghamton.
I plan to start trying to propagate this year but haven't found any
advice specifically for my area.

Hi--new to this group. I am in S.Tx. and have some oaks, as well as an
Arizona ash, some kind of elm, and several others.They all have that
ugly moss growing on them. It may possibly be a little worse on the ones
on the side of the house where it gets less sun, but there is quite a

Here in France my tulips are coming through beautifully, not a sign of
daffs yet!!!
Judith

I'm looking to boost my garden with either mushroom compost or some fertile
soil. Does anyone know what is best for immediate and long term
improvements and anywhere in South Brisbane that I can buy it?
Does anyone know also where I can buy cow manure or something similar?

This plant was labelled with what I assume was a cultivar name - 'Gill
Lewis' - but didn't have any indication of what genus or species it
belonged to.
    http://www.stewart.hinsley.me.uk/Images/GillLewis.jpg

I planted some field beans on my vegetable plot back in November (as
green manure). They are now about 8" tall, on average. I gather the
idea is to dig them in at some stage. When should I do this, and is
there any special method to observe? For example, if I turn the soil,

I'm a keen weeder and efficient tidy-upper of my garden, but I'd like t
do so more.
Could anyone suggest any books I could buy to learn a more in-dept
knowledge of gardening. There are so many books on various subjects ou

help!! besides a fence...how do i keep the derr from eating my small
trees and plants. i use liquid fence but that is sooo expensive. plus
after a watering or rain, it's all gone.
is there a home remedy...some type of organic tea that i could brew to

This is my first time posting here, but I'm hoping you can give me
some advice.
I read this previous thread with interest:  http://tinyurl.com/2cuh86.
I'm afraid I have no idea what species my eucalyptus is: it was here

Port St. Lucie, FL, OS Newsletter posted here:
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And here:
http://www.orchidweb.org/aos/MessageBoard/DB_Topics.aspx?fid=13

We are all in quest of true happiness.  In this world, the idea of
true/perfect happiness is not feasible because this world is
inevitably doomed to total annihilation.  True happiness is found only
in dwelling upon Paradise, and enjoying its blessings.  However, none

Saw the Aerogarden on the TV the other day. Looks great - I've been
thinking of getting one for herbs and chillies.
Any thoughts on them? I don't have any outdoor planting space, only tubs.

I'd like to suggest Eucalyptus perriniana to those looking for an attractive
Eucalyptus.  It was David Poole who first told me about it for the house I
had before I married Ray and David suggested it as a hedge.  It was coming
here to get them that led to me marrying Ray. I duly ...

I have just moved my kids timber playhouse which leaves a bare northfacing
corner 2m x3m, right next to what i call a christmas tree 30ft tall on the
left -so is on the dryside and a fence on the right which is blocking the
east. The soil is quite deep and i will add compost.I am ...